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Recognition Programs

Human Resources

… and honor University employees. Make a Difference awards The WMU Make a Difference awards program is a joint program of the APA, AFSCME, MSEA, … can be considered outstanding and beyond the call of duty. For more information or to nominate someone for the …

https://wmich.edu/hr/resources/recognitionprograms

William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express

College of Aviation

… of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , was born in Liberia and spent his first 10 years in the … in 2015   By the time his age hit double "ones," he was living within visibility of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta … from another passion of mine -- traveling," he says.  "I wanted a job that would allow me to work and fulfill this at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/doe

Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure

College of Aviation

… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … operations," he says, "you have to be flexible to be on duty days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Finding a good …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett

Frostic Reading Series caps spring season with three April events

News

… a Gentle People," "The Gentle Order of Girls and Boys" and "Grass Roof, Tin Roof." Her writing has received support from … also is the author of "Barren Island," winner of the AWP Award for the Novel from the Association of Writers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39157

Graduates Prior to 2000

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

… Joseph Engemann An Analysis of Fecal Coliform Bacteria as a Water Quality Indicator 1997 Kevin Block Advisor: Robert … Programs 1990 H. David Cole Advisor: William Harrison Highway Deicing Salts and the Mobilization of Selected heavy Metals from Stream Sediments 1989 Rosario Canizles de …

https://wmich.edu/science/graduates-prior

How to find out if WMU is closed

News

… if WMU is closed Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Always assume WMU is open KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan … continue normal operation unless notified in one of three ways. 1. Go to www.wmich.edu Closing announcements will be … Weather-related WMU closings since 1999 1999 , Jan. 4-5--Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/50

Physics professor uncovers surprising results from nuclear reactions inside stars

News

… questions. The truth is out there—several light years away among the stars, to be exact. "I'm wearing a ring on my finger. That gold was made in space somehow. And we think we have a pretty … he's been studying the environments inside stars where heavy metals are made—places where violent collisions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65582

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… Challenge Sunseeker 23 won the competition's Aesthetics Award. Courtesy: American Solar Challenge KALAMAZOO, … "My favorite part of the Formula Sun Grand Prix is always seeing our car running on the track and seeing the … Award. "Over the semesters, we have gone from a very heavy solar car to a lighter solar vehicle, and we improved …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

VA Certifying Official

Human Resources

… Affairs. Advise veterans, their dependents and active-duty military on procedures for attaining and using veteran …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009659

Leaves and Absences from Work: Military Leave

Human Resources

… service" refers to voluntary or involuntary performance of duty with the Armed Services, or their reserve components, … or convalescing from an injury caused by active military duty. University reinstatement policy If employees meet … following reinstatement. If the length of military service was more than 180 days, but less than five years, the …

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