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James W. 'Bill' Armstrong obituary

News

… professional development, died Feb. 23 in Winona, Minn. He was 85. Dr. James W. 'Bill' Armstrong Armstrong, an … in 1969 and retired in 1989 after more than 20 years of service to the University. He taught teacher education … and later by his mother. At the start of the Korean War in 1950, Armstrong enlisted in the Army. He attained the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5878

Western staff member recognized for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Christy Chambers  was recognized by the Office of the Secretary Defense on … Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Patriot Award. Chambers, a budget analyst in the College of Education … was nominated by a former student employee and Army reserve service member. "We're here to celebrate an employer who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73164

Additional Health and Security Coverage and Services

Travel

… Additional Health and Security Coverage and Services   AIG World Risk Assist Western Michigan University … things as: Medical assistance and travel medical emergency services Emergency cash—from personal funding source. … Lost baggage or passport assistance. Personal and pre-trip services. Other general assistance. Questions: Contact the …

https://wmich.edu/travel/traveling-abroad/health-security

History

Beam Power Plant

… facility, serving the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. 1930s Service extended to Western Michigan University's East … providing steam to Spindler Hall, Oakland Recital Hall and Walwood Hall. 1950s-60s 1950: Steam extended to West Campus … hundreds of thousands of dollars. 2007 Power plant was renamed to Robert M. Beam Power plant in honor of Beam's …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/powerplant/history

Coordinator Strategic Projects

Human Resources

… One year's relevant experience. Experience in customer service, fundraising, hospitality or administrative support. …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/011116

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student McKenna Bowerman knew where her corner of campus was before she had even graduated from high school—Floyd … and hands-on, which matched the kind of environment I wanted to learn in,” says Bowerman. “It made me feel excited … played a big role in my decision to choose WMU.”   Bowerman was in Floyd Hall as a high school student for Innovation …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards

College of Fine Arts

… WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … as nine alumni were honored at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 2 . This year's awards highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/02/grammy-nods-2025

Printed Wireless Sensor for Heavy Metal Detection

Research and Innovation

… Heavy metal contamination, such as from past and present industrial waste,  presents a severe, ongoing threat to the wellbeing … sensor extremely useful for many applications (e.g., food, water, environmental safety). As compared with active …

https://wmich.edu/research/printed-wireless-sensor-metal

Undergraduate Minor

Addiction Studies Program (SPADA)

… arenas. The minor addresses varied aspects of effective service delivery such as prevention, community education, … SPADA course is counted as 45 hours of educational credit towards the CADC. This is the entry-level credential for …

https://wmich.edu/addictionstudies/academics/undergrad

MAC ALDP Fellowship Application

Teaching and Learning

… WMU email address (required) Nominee's History of Service Department/College/University Service: Professional Service Other Required Documents Nomination Letter …

https://wmich.edu/x/instructors/programs/mac-aldp/apply