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Bronco Spotlight: Avante Gilstrap

Career and Student Employment Services

… Bronco Spotlight: Avante Gilstrap Bachelor of Business Administration in management, 2018 IT Infrastructure Analyst at … your job? The most rewarding part of my job is being able to implement new technologies that help our employees do … most challenging part of the job is explaining to employees how some technology upgrades are better for the agency as a …

https://wmich.edu/career/avantegilstrap

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

News

… a week. The Western Michigan University graduate student is an advocate for homeless individuals, helping connect … rock bottom, being in that factory and not seeing myself going anywhere … knowing I wasn't living up to my … my curiosity and passion in holistic health." " Dr. John Howie helped me get through some things with meditation. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Bronco Spotlight: Shelby Jordan

Career and Student Employment Services

… Aviation As an aviation technician at Duncan it's my job to gain access to all the areas on an aircraft for … anything to keep the aircraft safe and in the air. What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your … being done right. If you had a campus job or internship, how did they impact your career development? I actually had …

https://wmich.edu/career/shelbyjordan

Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation

… Research at Western Michigan In its simplest form, research is the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship that makes life … and graduate research At many universities, research is reserved for the few. At Western, we believe everyone … We provide undergraduate and graduate students with mentored research and creative activity experiences. Conduct …

https://wmich.edu/research

Fall Welcome Ambassador

Student Transitions

… Fall Welcome Ambassador What is a Fall Welcome Ambassador? These students volunteer their time during Fall Welcome to serve as peer leaders for small groups of first-year and … They were totally amazing. Both were very helpful and went far beyond what was required of them. SWEET! I love her! …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

Bronco Marching Band

… information, please contact the department . What is Western Michigan University's Bronco Marching Band all about? I’ve heard that marching band takes up too much time. What is the commitment? When is Band Camp? … but interested in being in the Bronco Marching Band. How can I join? I hear there are auditions, what are these …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/questions

Retirement Planning

Human Resources

… Retirement Planning Retirement can be a wonderful and satisfying experience when you feel prepared for the big event. … the Employee Handbook or your specific bargaining agreement to identify your eligibility requirements for your employee … will receive additional information via HSA Bank regarding how to elect continued coverage. …

https://wmich.edu/hr/retirement

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

News

… Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based … independently. And just teaching by lecturing is not going to help students in a dynamic, changing world," says  … of medical care. He plans to have students think about how lifestyle choices affect their well-being, and then take …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Meet Jimmy: Physical and health education

College of Education and Human Development

… our programs and equally great food and activities walking distance from campus!" What song should we listen to while we read this? Song Title: E-Pro Artist: Beck Why … rewarding.  Who has been your favorite faculty member so far? My favorite faculty member is definitely Dr. Mike …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-jimmy

All Life is Learning - February 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - February 2025 Director's Note For The Love of … this the month of love. With that sentiment, let us show how much we love our OLLI at WMU as we celebrate the … performance of “Dial M for Murder” on February 23 at Farmers Alley Theater. There are a limited number of tickets …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2025