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Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)
Human Resources
… leaves. Completion of two (2) full-time years of service, or the equivalent, in an exempt position is … Reemployment privilege Upon return, an exempt employee who was on approved unpaid professional development leave will … procedures. The completed application and proposal are forwarded to the employee's department manager/head. The …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid
Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus
Haworth College of Business
… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … 3810 to assist Kenco, a top-ranked, third party logistics service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project
Front Desk Team
Lee Honors College
… and represent ourselves. I hope LHC is just as fun and rewarding for you as it has been for me. If you see me in the … abroad in Spain this past summer for two months, and it was the best experience ever! If you want to talk about … out with friends and family. Ashley Solis Major: Healthcare services and Sciences (Pre-PA) Year: Junior Hometown: …
https://wmich.edu/honors/lhc-front-desk
Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates
College of Education and Human Development
… test on her mentor, Kelly McHugh. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"It was a little nerve wracking, but it was good," said Sarah Cook , a nutrition and dietetics … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. The WMU programs in nutrition and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841
Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo
College of Education and Human Development
… Education student receives achievement award from YWCA Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Whitney Lewis was one of six recipients who won the YWCA Kalamazoo's 2023 … honored by the YWCA Kalamazoo for her volunteer work and service to the community on May 18 . She was one of six …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71728
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western
News
… Xi chapter during Western Homecoming 2022 festivities, was the first Black Greek organization established on … brotherhood and academic excellence while providing service and advocacy for members. Brothers M. Scott Johnson … side," says Max Doggett , current chapter president and an aerospace engineering student from Detroit. Brothers of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476
Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary
News
… studies at Western Michigan University, died Jan. 8 . She was 98. Kaarlela joined what is now the Department of … with emerita status in 1986 after nearly 23 years of service to the University. She was appointed department chair in 1980 and served in that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979
Gender and Women’s Studies
Academics
… and Women’s Studies Honor Society, Students for Sexual Awareness, Womyn’s Equality or OutSpoken. Others pursue an … that involve community organizing, education and social services are a great fit for gender and women’s studies … Film, Video and Media Studies Bachelor's in Healthcare Services and Sciences History Philosophy Political Science …
https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/gender
Addressing Common Areas of Concern
Housing and Residence Life
… resolving the situation. Encourage your student to work toward solving his or her own problems, but know that your … a few doors down the hall. Fitting in “I hate it here and I want to come home…” “I don’t know anyone here…” “I don’t fit … offer advice on managing the situation, provide a mediation service or inform your student on how to change rooms. The …
https://wmich.edu/housing/parents/concerns
Western joins new initiative to increase Michigan's child welfare workforce
News
… populations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with Western and four other … training sessions that can offset some requirements of preservice training for child welfare professionals. Western … Central Michigan University, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. Western's first cohort will begin in …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/western-joins-initiative