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WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit

News

… Innovation Fund competition April 9 . The universities awarded grants were celebrated the following day at a … piloted last summer by the College of Health and Human Services and funded by the Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo. … of the Fence is offered through WMU Study Abroad in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. To learn more, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… Heiser , interim director of Career and Student Employment Services and director of WMU Signature . "It's about … learning projects that embody one of 10 chosen pathways : Arts and culture Civic engagement Diversity, … Sustainability Teaching and student success Those pathways appear as designations on a student's diploma and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312

WMU grads ready for diplomas and promise of 89 percent success rate

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… through employment, continued education or military service. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Thousands of Western Michigan University seniors are hurtling toward May 2 graduation with the knowledge that last year's … in the $40,000 to $45,000 range. A student looking into an aerospace engineering degree would find a 91 percent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22630

Communitywide race and fun run has Halloween theme

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… will take place on Nov. 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Don't pack away those costumes after the parties and trick-or-treating … building. Immediately following the race, there will be an awards ceremony featuring prizes for best costume as well as … provide students with opportunities for networking, service and cultural enrichment, helping them gain a broader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19776

Internal Partnerships

Corporate Engagement

… around us. If you are a faculty or staff member who wants to: Engage with a corporate or community organization for a project/class/volunteer or service opportunity Connect your students with local …

https://wmich.edu/corporate/internal-partnerships

Dispute Resolution

Human Resources

… and encourages employees to use the free dispute resolution services offered on campus when reasonable agreements cannot … reached by other means. Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services is a free, private conflict resolution service that …

https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-dispute

WMU recognized again for forestry management under national program with new focus

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… includes Tree Campus K-12 and Tree Campus Healthcare as a way to distinguish those institutions from college and … program, an Arbor Day observance and sponsorship of student service-learning projects. "Your entire campus community … be proud of your sustained commitment to environmental stewardship," read a letter from the Arbor Day Foundation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61814

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… to the Bureau of Labor Statistics—they are looking for ways to continue telling meaningful and accurate stories … reporting experience and providing an important service to the local community.  “This is an incredible … Foundation, and Kathy Jennings , managing editor of Second Wave Media Southwest Michigan—who share a passion for local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

Family and Medical Leave of Absence

Human Resources

… spouse, child, parent or next of kin who is a covered service member with a serious illness or injury. Eligibility …

https://wmich.edu/hr/fmla

Fast Facts

Haworth College of Business

… continuing their education and 2 were engaged in military service. Please review the Career Outcomes Report for … Systems bachelor's degree, 37 were employed full time, 1 was employed part time and 3 employed their degree to gain … their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or was otherwise continuing their education. Please review the …

https://wmich.edu/business/about/facts