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Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors
College of Arts and Sciences
… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement … get outraged,” says Burrows. “And then they apologize for what the medical profession has done. Doctors have told us …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265
Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events
News
… Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so … come from different countries, and to see their struggle is what motivates us to continue to further our education in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642
Fresh approaches to instruction
University Libraries
… technology integration and hands-on programs for visitors. They analyzed Essential Studies courses and … to be able to teach a different group of students than what I’m used to,” said Carignano. “For them, the trip to the library was just as much about seeing what college is like as it was about learning to use library …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/03/impact-report-fresh-approaches-instruction
Undergraduate Auditions
Trombone Program
… application will be processed by the undergraduate admissions office. Acceptance is based on things like your grade point average, class … Auditions typically occur at one of four New Student Admission Days. Spring semester auditions are typically held in …
https://wmich.edu/trombone/auditions/undergraduate
Signature Authority - University Agreements
Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance
… Unless specifically exempted by other sections of this policy, no member of the University faculty, staff, or student body is authorized to sign any lease, contract or any other … its Board of Trustees, or its staff and determine what steps need to be taken to make the risk acceptable. …
https://wmich.edu/policies/authority-sign-agreements
Scholarships
Physician Assistant
… For Western Michigan University Department of Physician Assistant scholarship information and applications, contact … Shannon Penny . Michael Debaja Endowed PA Scholarship Who is eligible: Students in good standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) … Helen Elizabeth Gibbens PA Scholarship Fund Who is eligible: Students in good standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) …
https://wmich.edu/pa/scholarships
Yousef Alavi obituary
News
… Western Michigan University emeritus in mathematics and statistics, died May 21 . He was 85. Alavi joined the faculty … 38 years of service to the University. He was chair of what was then the Department of Mathematics and Statistics … was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363
Punctuation: Quotation Marks
Writing Style Guide
… in quotes, but if the work also has a title, the title is placed in quotes. (Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6, … when it applies to the whole sentence. Who said "Ask not what your country can do for you"? He asked, "What time is it?" light left …
https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/quotationmarks
WMU closed Monday Jan. 27, due to severe weather
News
… severe weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is closed Monday, Jan. 27. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential … and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed Monday, Jan. 27 , due to severe weather. All … are closed. The WMU Bookstore is also closed Jan. 27. Biggby Coffee is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Subway is open 10 a.m. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13022
Venture Grant Application Definitions
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… of learning and the evaluation of the project. For this reason, project objectives will be both learner- and … in April 2026. Activities Activities represent what learners, faculty, instructors or WMU and community … Activities should clearly align with and explain what, why, how and when key components of the project will …
https://wmich.edu/provost/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants/support