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Diversity and Inclusion

… is located on lands historically occupied by Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadmi nations. Please take a moment to acknowledge and honor … has a list of resources for free to low-cost internet service at home.  Also, PCs for people are another resource …

https://wmich.edu/diversity/resources

Leaves and Absences from Work: Sick Leave of Absence (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… seniority and benefits related to seniority. For 90 days after the end of approved leave Reemployment privilege: … employee is considered a new hire. More than 90 days after the end of approved leave Reemployment privilege: May … to return to work. A copy of this statement is to be forwarded to Human Resources for retention in the employee's …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-sick

WMU closes campuses Jan. 22 for severe weather

News

… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are … Updates will be posted on the Dining Services website . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center are closed … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-22-2026

Team seeks to develop ExpeRT-Earth program model

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Research Award, the workshop will help participants develop a … program following receipt of a $1 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in 2010. ExpeRTS created … high school teachers who gained first-hand experience in scientific research and translating that research into …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-expert-earth

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

News

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice … man of my father's generation," Forman says. "I was born after the voting rights act, after the civil rights act, … Supreme Court. He subsequently joined the Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C., where for six years he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Study Abroad in Heredia, Costa Rica

Spanish

… 3 credits for SPAN 4200 as a hybrid online and experiential/service learning course.  The Universidad Latina de Costa … a world-class location for study abroad. There is no better way to improve your Spanish and learn more about the culture … and elective classes are typically held in the morning or afternoon Monday through Friday. Advanced-level Spanish …

https://wmich.edu/spanish/studyabroad/heredia-costa-rica

Meet Warda: Sport management (B.S.'23)

College of Education and Human Development

… Meet Warda: Sport management (B.S.'23) "The sport management … sport management? I loved how sports impacted my life and wanted to be involved within the sports world after I stopped playing basketball.   Did you or do you play …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-warda

Backward Design

Teaching and Learning

… Backward Design Overview Introduced in Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (1998), "Backward Design" is a framework for taking a more intentional … or essential information will students need to remember after this lesson or course? Step 2: Determine Acceptable …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/backward-design

Information for Community College Counselors

Transfer

… college coursework during a fall or spring semester after graduating from high school.   Early/middle college or … Transfer students must apply by creating a  WMU Gold Gateway  account.   Request official transcripts be sent to WMU … scores.  Students who are eligible for an application fee waiver may self-identify on the Gold Gateway application. …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/counselors

Available Software

University Libraries

… Available Software You will find the software listed below on all of the PCs in Waldo Library, except … 2024 (JAWS and ZoomText) NVDA Ask a staff member at the service desk in the first-floor lobby if you need help …

https://wmich.edu/library/software