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Spring 2023

W Magazine

… plot line; artificial intelligence is rapidly workin gits way into everyday life. Western's AI experts explore how … device became known as just a tool for students to use no different than a pencil or a microscope. It is seldom seen … Laws degree at spring commencement, following 36 years of service in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read how Upton …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/spring-2023

Information Technology Acquisition Policy

Policies

… major revision of the existing IT Acquisitions Policy, providing a new framework governing the compliance of the … resource.  Information Technology Resource Any hardware, software application, service, system, or database used in support of university …

https://wmich.edu/policies/information-technology-acquisition

Password Policy

Information Technology

… office Information Technology Enforcement official Senior Director of IT Security & Privacy Classification Board of … data, cloud computing processes, and other sensitive services. In particular, passwords are the user’s ‘keys’ to … access, such as, online banking, personal ISP (internet service provider) accounts, Facebook, Twitter, or other …

https://wmich.edu/policies/password

Campus Climate Initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

… Campus Climate Initiatives W.K. Kellogg Foundation diversity, equity, and inclusion implementation grant recipients awarded Summer and Fall 2014 The Diversity, Equity, and … context of disability. Through this examination, Disability Services for Students will garner meaningful and detailed …

https://wmich.edu/diversity/initiatives

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

News

… exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. They will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … Faculty Scholar and the recipients of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Initiated in 2006, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of Environment, Geography, … of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability looks forward to pursuing their mission: To foster the training of … as well as increase the number of students engaging in service learning with local organizations—sharing their own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… American Affairs Council and assistant secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior Bryan … the land where Western Michigan University now stands was home to the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi people, whose … engagement and collaboration, including bolstering support services and community for indigenous students, launching an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

News

… are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … WMU against the Eastern Michigan University Eagles. In addition, the WMU Bookstore is offering discounts to alumni … . Thursday, Oct. 4 Homecoming tailgate luncheon—WMU Dining Services lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all dining centers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

News

… began organizing free grocery handouts. "We were handing out cookies from the back of my car," laughs Famiano, … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … approximately 8,000 bags of groceries. It has also expanded services to offer rent assistance, raising nearly $200,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics

News

… search, Western Michigan University has named a new director for intercollegiate athletics. Dan Bartholomae , … director can build in the years to come,” President Edward Montgomery says. "Dan comes to Western with a strong record of service in Division I athletics and a commitment to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647