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WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

News

… students have made their home in a special communal setting off campus. It’s similar to a college dorm—single … or visitor in assisted-living and nursing homes.  “But this was very unique,” she says. “I wasn’t volunteering and leaving. This was my home. I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

Thrills and chills await at an alumni movie premiere 30 years in the making

College of Fine Arts

… Thrills and chills await at an alumni movie premiere 30 years in the making WMU … love our movie.” One morning, after we had exchanged our customary pleasantries, I followed up with, “Do you have a … a huge hit.  Then, with the hubris of young Mavericks we set out to sell it. That is where the story dramatically …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/housesitter

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

News

… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , Genemarkers chief executive … Supporting Life Sciences The Michigan Legislature initially set up the BRCC at Western in 2003 as a way to help grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Publishing Your Work

Graduate College

… by field and the type of job you plan to pursue. If you want to land a tenure-track position at an R1 or R2 … based on your research focus. You can also search Waldo Library’s online journal database, which allows you to … archival journal issues and recent issues. This embargo is set by the publisher and can last up to 10 years, although …

https://wmich.edu/grad/compass/professionaldevelopment/publishing

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

News

… shuttles blasting off from Cape Canaveral accelerate toward the sky with explosive chemical reactions, electric propulsion is a more efficient way to move rockets, satellites and other objects once … with Lemmer provided a number of practical experiences to set Mooney on the path to success in the aerospace field. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

News

… who recently received a Creative Living for Dancers Award to create work in a virtual space. The evolution of … University's Virtual Reality (VR) Lab , Paschich imagined a way for dancers to be transported into a digital world. John … gave Western dance students a chance to expand their skill set and learn new forms of expression. "Getting to work with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

News

… football game versus Buffalo will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Waldo Stadium, and will be televised nationally on ESPNU. … are No. 14 in the AP Top 25 and No. 21 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff rankings. WMU … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423

All Life is Learning - July 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… the green button that says “Save Changes” Now you are all set to receive texts from OLLI! We hope this new feature … to sit in on a course with you for free. This is a great way to introduce your friends and family to our lovely … deadline to register is July 15, which is just two weeks away, so act now to save your seat! Keep reading for all the …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2024

Retirement Programs

Human Resources

… at orientation. Social Security The University pays a set percentage (in relation to your income) to the federal … to the plan are a defined percentage of the employee's base wages. For participating employees hired on or after Jan. 1, … the University belong to the employee without any delay or waiting period.  Enrollment New employees must establish …

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

STEM outreach fosters science excitement, gives career direction

College of Arts and Sciences

… had connections in Gobles, which is a Project Lead The Way school currently offering three biomedical courses … in a state-of-the-art lab. STEM instructor Bob Lisowski wanted someone to speak to his classes; Beane was willing to … in those subjects. As a result, President Barack Obama has set a priority of increasing the number of students and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem