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Fall/Winter 2019-20
W Magazine
… Waging Peace From unwilling German soldier to catalyst for civility, Dr. Rudolf Siebert has devoted his life to … gem. Innovation leader. WMU is garnering national accolades for its programs propelling students to success. Whether … From heartbreak to hope Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field Geography professor recognized for …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/fall-winter-2019-20
Playing Fair: Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Job Seeker
Career and Student Employment Services
… | Your rights and responsibilities NACE principles for professional practice Choosing and attaining meaningful … post-graduation employment is an important challenge for college students. To aid this process, your career … and your fellow students are active participants. In order for this process to be successful, everyone involved must …
https://wmich.edu/career/fair
WMU takes action to advance racial justice
News
… charge toward racial justice. In addition, the newly formed Racial Justice Advisory Committee will lead efforts to address systemic racism and racial inequities on … New workshops on power privilege and identity, microaggressions and cultural humility: The Office of Diversity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328
Insect Bites
Sindecuse Health Center
… are harmless. If bitten by an insect or spider, bring it for identification if this can be done quickly and safely. … You may also feel burning, numbness or tingling. First aid For emergencies (severe reactions): Check the person's … serious insect reactions carry it with them.) General steps for most bites and stings: Remove the stinger if still …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/self-care/insect-bites
Generational Differences in the Workplace
Career and Student Employment Services
… generations represented in a working environment is another form of diversity. Understanding the characteristics of your … that benefits everyone supporting inclusion. Strategies for working with colleagues from all generations Expand your … strategies Make messages available in multiple formats. Clarify expectations Always clarify expectations …
https://wmich.edu/career/generational
Diversity and Inclusion
Student Affairs
… Common Read Library White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism This fall, the … their second Common Read, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo, … call to white folk everywhere to see their whiteness for what it is and to seize the opportunity to make things …
https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/about/diversity-inclusion
Cuts and scratches
Sindecuse Health Center
… also called a laceration. A cut may be deep, smooth, or jagged. It may be near the surface of the skin, or deeper. A … wounds can be treated at home. Take the following steps. For minor cuts: Wash your hands with soap or antibacterial … and a clean bandage that will not stick to the wound. For minor punctures: Wash your hands with soap or …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/self-care/cuts
Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space
News
… to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … once they're outside Earth's atmosphere. "It's really good for long-duration missions so you can get a much larger … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430
Think Big leads to Rethink Smart
W Magazine
… and, most importantly, determine how best to further fortify these qualities to advance our students. After … as a university that is highly responsive to student needs for purpose, well-being and career. To that end, here are … smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s knowing one's “why” and striving to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956
Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity
Information Technology
… student technician in Western Michigan University’s Information Technology department. With roots in Ann Arbor and … Desk Technician, Jose is often the first point of contact for students, staff, alumni, and retirees facing tech … His goals are refreshingly grounded: build a stable career, form meaningful connections, and explore life beyond the …
https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight