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Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

News

… Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators Submitted by … Davis on Photo courtesy of Kalamazoo Gazette/MLive Media Group KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The director of the National Institutes … year and to have a bill ready for President Barack Obama to sign before the end of the year. For more news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

APA/PSSO Action Recommendations for Senior Leadership

Professional Staff Association of Western

… professional development for non-bargaining staff and supervisors. Require training for anyone (internal and external) hired into supervisory roles to refresh or learn leadership skills. This … during this time of change. Establish accountability among supervisors regarding employee performance reviews. Assess …

https://wmich.edu/psaw/apapsso-action-recommendations-senior-leadership

Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Paid)

Human Resources

… be eligible for all payroll-driven benefits without interruption. Health, life, and long-term disability insurance are … written report of his/her leave activities to his/her supervisor and the appropriate vice president. Procedure The … denied, the department manager/head will indicate such and sign the application. The application and proposal are then …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-paid

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

News

… Students participating in graduation exercises may reserve up to six guest tickets. Those who are eligible to do so and who meet the deadline may request up to two additional tickets while quantities last. These …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Autumn and Chad Edwards grew up in West Texas. Chad in Midland, a smaller city that … areas, the Leelanau Peninsula, every summer. Whether by design or by coincidence, their hobbies are all activities that are notably unplugged.  Their oldest daughter, America, is currently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

Kalamazoo River History

Environmental Health and Safety

… declined. By the mid-1800s several communities had grown up along the river as mill towns and commercial centers: … federal Clean Water Act, serious efforts were made to clean up the river. Although today the river is cleaner, the persistent PCB contamination has led to Superfund designation  of a 35-mile section from Kalamazoo to Allegan …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/services/environmental/water-resources/kalamazoo-river

Testimonials

WMU Paper Pilot Plant

… the thought that less than a hundred days ago, this paper cup was a tree," Sydel says. "With a little bit of … — Global Green's Chairman of the Board "That’s what opened up conversations with larger manufacturers. Because of Western, we have a shot of landing someone even bigger who can do it on the scale of five to ten tons per …

https://wmich.edu/pilotplants/customers/testimonials

Dancing Granny, Sensory Friendly Performance

Theatre

… who may benefit from a sensory-friendly performance. With support from the Kalamazoo Autism Center of WMU, we will provide a welcoming and supportive environment with trained staff, actors, and … A pre-show opportunity will be provided for patrons to get up close to the actors  in costume. A quiet space will be …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/dancing-granny-sensory-friendly

WMU Plates

WMU Plates

… WMU Plates Show your WMU pride and support our students Michigan has issued a license plate for … 75,000 have been purchased, bringing in nearly $930,000 to support student scholarships . Personalized plates You can personalize a plate with up to six capital letters, numbers or spaces. Punctuation …

https://wmich.edu/wmuplates

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

News

… Initially intent on working in theatre, Opolka, who grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, applied to Western Michigan … as a gallery assistant. "I did all of the work of putting up temporary walls, painting walls and general maintenance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508