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Fall Protection Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… may be found at unprotected sides and edges, hoist areas, wall openings, excavations, ramps, walkways, or holes in walking surfaces such as skylights. … safely.   Departments are responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment in their custody.  All fall …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/fall-protection

CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Papua. Fall 2016 enrollment is anticipated to be more than 100 students. CELCIS offers several types of programs: … in the works. “CELCIS faculty continually review new software available to enhance classroom instruction and make … We already offer a very good program, but we are always looking for ways to make it better and more effective …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

News

… change ecology. Dr. David Karowe Dr. David Karowe says if warming is left unchecked, Michigan and other states around … actively sounding the alarm about Earth's unprecedented warming. A key way he's been doing that is by sharing his … Degrees matter Karowe acknowledges that the year 2100 sounds like a long time off. But he says people need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

History

Medieval Institute

… The Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University was launched as a result of conversations between two … in the field. A new master's program in medieval studies was announced in May 1961, and plans were set into motion … ninth conference in 1974 that the number of sessions topped 100. The subsequent growth of the conference in both …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/about/history

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

News

… the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who provide exceptional services to … housing facilities operations, including furniture, annual maintenance and upkeep, renovation projects, new builds and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

News

… Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, June 20 , after a battle with cancer. … campus. Feb. 4, 2000 Northwest Airlines donates a B747-100 to the College of Aviation, making WMU's the only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment

News

… went abroad by the total number of undergraduate degrees awarded in the reporting year. A total of 482 degree-seeking … participation rate for undergraduates of 12 percent, which was more than two percentage points higher than the average … Significant funding support Building on its nearly 100-year commitment to study abroad, IIE has earmarked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

News

… to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1 , in the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave. Members of the public are invited to … a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the presenter For his outstanding work as a … advocate and speaker, Hines earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Behavioral Health in 2012. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

News

… the art project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The efforts of more than 100 school children and dozens of volunteers will culminate … arts-based youth development program created by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … by Lou Rizzolo , WMU professor emeritus of art. Tim Ready , Walker Institute director, says the initiative is one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145