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Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food
News
… Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk … will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "A Community Conversation … Pollan has been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Biology …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984
Employees Make a Difference in 2014
College of Arts and Sciences
… Employees Make a Difference in 2014 On Monday, April 14, two College of Arts … semiannual Western Michigan University Make a Difference award ceremony. The Make A Difference award is a campus-wide … for the CAS advising office were applauded for their service to WMU. Brooks was nominated by her colleagues, as …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/make-difference-spring2014
Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan
News
… plan, which is known on campus as The Gold Standard . In addition, the report discusses technological changes that have … WMU's institutional effectiveness measures and progress toward achieving each of the University's five strategic … of students; Promote innovative learning, discovery and service; Advance WMU as a major research university; Ensure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412
WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation
News
… Schools for the sixth consecutive time by one of the leading publishers of magazines for veterans and their families. The annual Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces … practices include on-campus veterans programs, credit for service, military spouse programs and participation in a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401
WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council
News
… in the region. The partnership—signed by WMU President Edward Montgomery ; Kara Wood , associate vice president for community partnerships; and Michael Evans , executive director of the Kalamazoo Literacy Council—formalizes and … best practices for adult literacy instruction, develop service-learning and internship opportunities for students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279
Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced
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… Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced Submitted by … Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center … focus. The Valley I and II complexes have full-service dining rooms while the Valley III complex has a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430
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 … of one year, with possible extension for a maximum of one additional year. Extension requests shall follow the same … Reemployment privilege Upon return, an exempt employee who was on approved unpaid professional development leave will …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid
Autism art show on display, reception planned
News
… Autism art show on display, reception planned Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An art exhibit that was created as part of an autism art project is on display … exhibition is on display in the College of Health and Human Services second floor art gallery where an exhibit reception …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205
WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Experience-Driven Learning to a global level. Forty-seven dedicated faculty, staff and graduate student leaders led … unforgettable experience at Airbus Headquarters! We got a warm welcome and an exclusive tour of their facility, … in Costa Rica student. College of Health and Human Services Dr. Jennifer Harrison and Jennifer Purrenhage – …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty
Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014
News
… in 2008 as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. He joined Battle Creek Unlimited in 1978 as marketing director, and one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920