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All Life is Learning - August 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… through word of mouth; family and friends are the primary way that they come to know about OLLI. Most members are … of OLLI and January Thaw—but less so about fitness classes. Want to learn what else our members had to say? Click here … has room for improvement, it has stabilized in the mid-90s–100 range for “Strongly agree.” We thought you might be …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/august-2025

All Life is Learning - July 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… works best for serving our members; for multitasking in ways that highlight your superpowers; for the fun … Mon. 7/11, 10 a.m. to noon, Rood Hall, Room #2271 Walkable Neighborhoods: Why They Are Important – Gregory A. … one of the finest examples of Wright’s work, including over 100 windows and Arts and Crafts style furnishings. We are …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2022

All Life is Learning – September 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Taste of OLLI, and what a fantastic time we had! This was our most successful Taste of OLLI yet. Thank you to all … without a hitch. During this event, I shared that our OLLI was invited to participate in the Osher National Resource … of Archaeology, which houses a collection of more than 100,000 Classical, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/september-2023

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … Grattan Academy doing yard work, pamphlet making, building maintenance and event organization. In addition, Kreiner has … year to be brass captain, which put her in charge of about 100 band students. She also was chosen for a Meyer Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

All Life is Learning - September 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… register as soon as possible. We know that many of you were waiting for the return to in-person courses; we are excited … continue to navigate the complexities of the pandemic, we want everyone to remain safe, so please remember to wear … families. Needs list: Boxes of size large vinyl gloves 100% apple juice Grape or strawberry jelly Foaming hand soap …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/september-2021

Leave Plans

Human Resources

… approval, provided the supervisor agrees that the absence was due to a bona fide emergency. Separation and retirement. … established on the employee’s behalf, to the extent allowable by plan provisions. In these events, the maximum … are eligible upon retirement for a lump-sum payment of 100 percent of unused accrued sick leave, up to a maximum of …

https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-leave

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

News

… with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a kid," says Bertha Barbee-McNeal , co-founder of … The following year they broke into the Billboard Hot 100 with "Needle in a Haystack" and "He was Really Sayin' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

All Life is Learning - June 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

…     Events     Travel     Wellness Moment Curriculum We want to thank the Kalamazoo Literacy Council and the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … 6/9 and 6/16, 3 to 5 p.m. at Richmond Center of Arts, Room 1004    Ask the Financial Pro with 27 years’ Experience   –  …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/june-2023

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… enrolls more than 1,850 international students from over 100 nations, and carrying their home country's flags down … Month —6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, … of Flags at the WMU Homecoming game —noon to 1 p.m. at Waldo Stadium, hosted by the Haenicke Institute of Global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264

Animal Use in Research, Teaching and Testing

Policies

… information related to exceptions to the Guide and AWA for inclusion in regulatory reports and advising IACUC on … and facilitating corrective actions (e.g., protocol renewal, closure) 4.5.7. Serves as the point of authority on … approved protocols, members of the IACUC and others such as maintenance and custodial personnel as approved by the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/animal-use-research-teaching-testing