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Retirement Programs
Human Resources
… participate in the University-sponsored retirement plan. Note: "Benefits-eligible full-time" employees are those in … is based on the value of the account. Benefits-eligible non-bargaining employees have immediate vesting. The funds deposited into the employee's account by the …
https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-retirement
All Life is Learning - July 2024
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… All Life is Learning - July 2024 Director's Note Director's Note We are excited to be entering a new OLLI at WMU program … years. Our journeys began in 2012 under the leadership of Peggy Strong and the banner of our predecessor, the WMU Life …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2024
Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action
W Magazine
… Kobe Brown, a theatre major. Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the mantra … various town hall sessions, design groups and surveys since November 2018. "This is not our work, this is your work," says Proudfoot, who is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294
Disability
Institutional Equity
… are, hence, required to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise … Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the … and others have equal access to its programs, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or …
https://wmich.edu/equity/disability
Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors
News
… Outstanding faculty, staff members awarded WMU's highest honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on President Edward Montgomery … (Back row, from left) Montgomery, Dr. Elena Litvinova, Dr. Wei-Chiao Huang, Dr. Brian Wilson, Dr. Matthew Mingus, Bott, Dustin Skaggs, Dr. Willam Rantz (Front row, from left) Dr. Vun …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55462
Go for Gold: An interview with Lisa Dobbin
College of Fine Arts
… Director of All The World’s A Stage (ATWAS), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) theatre arts education organization … staff artist and Artistic/Educational Director, Dobbin has not only positioned All The World’s A Stage as one of the … a healthy and vibrant community. This homecoming we are honoring Lisa Dobbin with our Art Educators Award. Tell us a …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/10/lisadobbin
Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons
News
… season. They moved back to campus early to train and bond. Now that classes have begun, they're buckling down—ready to … student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … his bachelor's degree in sales and business marketing, is now pursuing his MBA. He also has another goal line he's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896
Entry-Level OTD Curriculum Design
Occupational Therapy
… value of occupational therapy . These five qualities are not only our educational goals, but the curricular … Neuroanatomy . They will take Therapeutic Use of Technology during their second focused block course semester … focus to facilitate adaptation and growth. S tudent knowledge gain and skill acquisition are regularly …
https://wmich.edu/ot/curriculum
Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM
News
… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM Submitted by Erin Flynn on A view … to hash out. But that art imitates chemistry is no question in a unique collaboration at Western Michigan … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132
MIP Author Interview: Jonathan Fruoco
Medieval Institute Publications
… in Middle English. Just a quick reminder that if you have not yet subscribed to our newsletter, you can do that at … the critics as the father of English poetry. However, this notion not only tends to forget a huge part of the history of …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/fruoco-interview