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Dale Michael Burns obituary

News

… University's telecommunications unit, died Aug. 28 . He was 56. Burns joined the staff in 1995 and left the University in 2005 after 10 years of service. Services Private services will be held. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49554

American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of running. Once a season, we’d play against a team from Hawaii in the Samoan Bowl. They knew more about football, but … when we beat them they’d go home with their heads down—that was really awesome!” Uitalia started playing in his junior … of his coaches had played football in the United States. After experiencing a shoulder injury, he was moved to the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/kasimili-uitalia-spotlight

Flying High with Fink – Jason’s Jaunt to WMU’s College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on College of Aviation students always have amazing reasons for choosing their career path, … aviation bug from the stories his grandfather told when he was a U.S. Navy radio operator on flights hunting for enemy … himself, Fink offers some sound advice for those coming after him at the WMU College of Aviation.  "Get involved on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/jasonfink

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… Free, public events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "What is … "The Courage to Create" poetry reading and competition awards reception, 4:30 to 6 p.m. , WMU Trimpe Building … ready near the State Theatre to return students to campus after the community celebration. Community Celebration, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

Timeline

Digital Accessibility

… in 2017, the University has expanded accessibility support services, embedded accessibility into procurement and … for compliance - remediation goal for external/public web services. March 2026 — Inventory audit and risk assessment … complete, external website remediation efforts underway February 2026 — Steering committee hosts in-person and …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/timeline

Ruth E. (Kiel) Sparks obituary

News

… at Western Michigan University, died July 19 . She was 77. Sparks, of Portage, joined WMU's staff in 1980 and retired in 2003 after 22 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48022

Lessie Mae Terrell

College of Health and Human Services

… this as a wife, a mother of six and a full-time worker. After graduating from the Bronson Hospital School of Nursing … System before retiring after an additional five years of service. During her career, she worked in the areas of orthopedics, neurology and hemodialysis. Terrell was loved beyond measure for the care she provided to …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/terrell

Joseph T. Work obituary

News

… in music at Western Michigan University, died Feb. 7 . He was 82. Work joined the faculty in 1961 and retired in 1993 after being associated with the University for more than 30 years. He was an associate professor of music. Services No memorial service is planned. Remembrances Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14538

Register now to reserve booth space at Bronco Bash

News

… and loads of free stuff. Other features include live music, a food court, games and prizes. The early … for booth space is Friday, July 20 . Applications submitted after that date will be assessed a late fee and processed … available booth space. No applications will be accepted after Aug. 10 . Separate applications are available for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/839

Lightning Safety Guidelines

Environmental Health and Safety

…   b. Announcements for personnel         c. Designation of warning and all-clear signals         d. Proper designation … of safer places 3. Be informed of National Weather Service issued thunderstorm watches or warnings and know the … lightning safety experts recommend waiting 30 minutes after both the last sound of thunder and after the last …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/lightning