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Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Earth's average … feel like home in a few generations. By century's end, he notes, at least half of Michigan's iconic trout, salmon, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

Social Security Number Policy

Human Resources

… policy on Social Security numbers. This policy does not alter existing policies regarding the use of Social … Security numbers for legitimate university business is not prohibited by this policy. Such internal use must be in … with other university policies. Documents that are no longer needed that contain Social Security numbers must …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-socialsecurity

Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Paid)

Human Resources

… position. Service to other units within the University will not be accepted in determining eligibility for this leave. … professional leave before a staff member is eligible for another such leave. Years of service shall count from the … currently held. A paid professional development leave is not an automatic benefit and must have the approval of the …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-paid

June 25, 2018

Registrar's Office

… ends on Wednesday.  Grades are due next Tuesday, July 3 at noon and will be available for students to view that afternoon.    Summer II begins at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June … dropped from their summer II courses on Friday, July 6.   Notary fee Effective fall 2018, the Registrar's Office will …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2018-06-25

Highly Hazardous Chemicals Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… particularly hazardous substances, such as select carcinogens, reproductive toxin, and substances that have a high … Safety and Health Administration standard Part 350. Carcinogens . Scope This program applies to Western Michigan … Definitions A. Highly Hazardous Materials: Select carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and highly acute and chronic …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/highly-hazardous-chemicals

WMU graduates succeed

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… by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sadarra Fields had no intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in … wing dedicated to the performing arts—she accepted. Fields now directs vocal music at the Marvin L. Winans Academy of … of the organizations in which graduates in those majors are now employed.  Read more about WMU’s distinctive people and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

The spirit of adventure

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… The spirit of adventure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… part of national student mental health effort Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of its Success at … focus on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country enrolled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and nothing could be more appropriate in a learning environment. … The service is also available to enrolled students no matter their location—whether a student is on campus, … or studying abroad. “We know many college students struggle with their mental health. A study recently reported by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023

College of Arts and Sciences

… Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be prepared for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118