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Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift workstations at the kitchen table or sidled a lawn chair up to a work bench for some video conferencing privacy. But … minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we should also not stand in the same position for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Prior Approval Request Policy

Policies

… Prior Approval form to make allowable changes. Depending upon the awarding agency, Expanded Authority may allow … into subsequent years, and inclusion of costs incurred up to 90-days prior to the initiation of the budget period. … may subject WMU employees to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment by the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/prior-approval-request

Custodial Services

Custodial Services

… is responsible for providing cleaning maintenance and support for more than 50 buildings on the Western Michigan … include lighting, carpet cleaning, floor care, clean up and special projects. Custodial is a vital part of … and dedication of the custodial staff (as well as the support of the WMU community) help achieve this goal. Mission …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/custodial

Winter break at the Libraries: What you need to know

University Libraries

… will be closed, library materials can still be picked up at our new outdoor pickup window  Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 21–23, during … it. Browse our digital collections to see historically significant photographs, manuscripts and more.  Use course …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/12/winter-break

Dual Use of Research Concern Policy

Policies

… of this Policy is to lay out the processes that make up the institutional review and oversight by Western … or technologies that could be directly misapplied to pose a significant threat with broad potential consequence to … 4.2.5.2. Section D.2 of the DURC companion guide suggests several strategies for mitigating risks: 4.2.5.2.1. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/dual-use-research-concern-policy

Virtual Bash will have interactive video game feel

News

… resources, and local businesses; breakout rooms to catch up with old friends and meet new ones; and even a photo … outside of campus," adds Jenna Kisell , a senior graphic design and marketing student and Virtual Bash intern. "It's a … the top finishers. All students who attend can also pick up bags filled with goodies from vendors the following week …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65084

Benefits Open Enrollment

Human Resources

… roll over into the next year. This is also a good time to update your address and life insurance beneficiary designations. PLEASE SELECT YOUR 2025 BENEFITS GUIDE BELOW … .  HMO health enrollment form fillable . To enroll a designated eligible individual effective Jan. 1, 2025, …

https://wmich.edu/hr/openenrollment

Meet Jada: Administrative Assistant I

College of Education and Human Development

… ceramics classes at the KIA. It's a great place to pick up new hobbies and crafts and the people (staff, … campus and why? Waldo Library - I love books! If you had a superpower, what would it be? Teleportation - I'd travel the …

https://wmich.edu/education/staff-jada

Nuventive Improve

Assessment

… improvement and departmental improvement and enables follow-up to ensure that the changes that are made and initiatives … are a faculty or staff member at WMU and would like to set up a Nuventive Improve account or have any questions about …

https://wmich.edu/assessment/resources/nuvimprove

Conference Grant

Graduate Student Association

… they are not presenting. The funds can be used to pay for up to $1000 of the costs associated with attending a … options.  How much funding is available? The grant covers up to $1,000 in registration, accommodation, transportation …   Can the GSA make purchases for me, or do I need to pay up front and be reimbursed? GSA can pay for things like …

https://wmich.edu/gsa/funding/conference-grant