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University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

News

… a set of materials specifically written for her classes to supplement the textbook and make sure students understand … editor. His performance credits include "Aching To Go Home," a script and theatrical piece performed at The … Solomon "constantly strives for a fresh, contemporary rigorous academic schedule" by using a wide variety of methods …

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

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… from that split between secular and religious, and they go deeper and deeper.” “His life’s work has been trying to … Siebert’s unique perspective was forged as a child. Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, he was just 6 years old when … “For him, it’s not about him. It’s about something much bigger.” Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

News

… and his team of Michigan National Guard soldiers are up to the challenge. Initially scheduled for annual training … But, at the end of the day, we all know it’s for a really good cause,” Davidson says, estimating his team has … he says. “My wife, Rachael—my girlfriend at the time—got into the occupational therapy program at WMU, which also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

Meet our two new librarians!

University Libraries

… and natural sciences librarian earlier this year. Dylan supports many College of Arts and Sciences programs, … program my senior year, became a symphony librarian, and got accepted into Kent State University's iSchool! Micky: I … of first-year writing, as well as serving as a TA in bigger courses. Then as a reference assistant at a law school, …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/04/two-new-librarians

Bronco Spotlight: Jessica Smith

Career and Student Employment Services

… Title: IT Business Process Analyst Current Employer: Kellogg Company Describe your current job: I work closely with … job was where I first learned the importance of maintaining good working relationships and leveraging contacts within an … get lost in the topic.  Also, know that your career path does not have to be paved with concrete. Life will move you …

https://wmich.edu/career/jessicasmith

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… manager in Amazon’s Artificial General Intelligence group managing several engineering teams that work in key areas … That’s the beauty of college education, it’s not just an algorithm you memorized, or a math problem you solved, but … It is extremely important to consumers and users but does not necessarily align with a for-profit company’s …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Waldo Library Outreach and Information Table Guidelines

University Libraries

… or provide services to all Western students (e.g., student government, campus media) may be granted tabling space in … with no more than two requests granted per week. Groups not affiliated with Western and vendors may not request tables at this time. External groups may be allowed to table if they are partnering with a …

https://wmich.edu/library/policies/table-guidelines

Western's Board of Trustees sets 2024-25 student room and board rates

Student Affairs

… Flats for the 2024-25 academic year. The new rates, which go into effect for the fall 2024 semester, will provide continued support for educational living environments that are safe and … option will be $11,681. The rate changes will support ongoing maintenance, updates and development at WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75884

Hoarseness

Sindecuse Health Center

… of hoarseness is a cold or sinus infection, which usually goes away on its own within two weeks. Common causes     Colds or upper respiratory infections Overuse or abuse of the voice … plenty of fluids to help keep your airways moist. (Gargling does not help.) Use a vaporizer to add moisture to the air …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/self-care/hoarseness

Nicolas Witschi Elected Executive Secretary of WLA

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the Western Literature Association. WLA has been a good place for Witschi for the last 20 years so he feels … anchor the organization in a way that is productive and supportive of the president. He will also help recruit the … of new ways to consider how to build WLA.  When asked why he has chosen to remain so closely connected to WLA, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/witschi-wla