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Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

News

… in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When … newly built Schneider Hall on the West Campus in 1991, she was elevated to director of budget, services and operations. … good people who make things happen," she continues. "Every set of freshmen and transfer students, every student seeking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609

Disability

Institutional Equity

… the act upholds and extends the standards for compliance set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 … affected the outcome of the matter   New information that was not reasonably available at the time of the … modification or identify how the denial and/or modification was based on factors proscribed by state or federal law. I t …

https://wmich.edu/equity/disability

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

News

… systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," says Fischer, who … enough about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the … the context of differing racial, cultural and communicative settings. For instance, to be Black in Central and South …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

News

… on ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work … different practicums, so I got a really great variety of settings with patients," she says. "I got to work with kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Hustle matters: Q&A with Aaron Coney

Marketing

… of the most interesting experiences I’ve had in my career was landing a presentation design contract with Disney … Experiences and Products. Although COVID-19 has kept me away from Disney’s Creative Campus, I don’t think I ever had … as accomplishments I’m most proud of, on March 9, 2018, I set a career goal to book 15 guests at a Comic-Con and gave …

https://wmich.edu/marketing/coney2020

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising in Merze Tate … the barrier-breaking Western Michigan University alumna who was a teacher, journalist, author, world traveler and … and received assistance in finding employment. This action set a powerful precedent that still stands today that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette

News

… Courtesy: MSG Entertainment The newest class of Rockettes was introduced to the world atop the Radio City Music Hall … University dance alumna will be in the line. Fentem was among 18 dancers chosen for the newest class of … and she chose a college program that would help broaden her set of skills. Western's Department of Dance is one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927

Building Rental Regulations and Policies

Lee Honors College

… production in its spaces.  Furthermore, no props, set pieces, or scenery may be used if they require being fastened to the floor or walls or being hung from above, and no materials may be used … Equipment MUST be returned to the condition in which it was found prior to Sponsor’s departure. Fees All Applicable …

https://wmich.edu/honors/building-rental

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

News

… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to an announcement by WMU President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to … he will fund through a Transformational Initiatives Fund he set up last fall— Success @ WMU and Esports @ WMU . Matching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612