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Quiet quitting with Dr. Christina Stamper
Haworth College of Business
… among employees and at employers in the past year? Data suggests that younger employees in particular are less engaged … Is this accurate? Throughout various publications, there is no consistent use of the term “quiet quitting.” However, … who go above and beyond their job descriptions with raises, bonuses, high-status job assignments and promotions. …
https://wmich.edu/business/stamper2023
Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection
W Magazine
… sport enthusiast and adrenaline seeker, Garrett Bazany is no stranger to creating his own path—whether down a snow-covered mountain or over perilous rapids. He's traversed … says Bazany, who grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan, and is now in his second year in WMU’s highly competitive physician …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025
Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess
News
… recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25 . Classes … , and will remain closed Thursday through Saturday . Biggby Coffee, K-Zoo Coney and the Bernhard Center Café and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50246
Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness
News
… to focus attention on mental illness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A preview of scenes from … refuge in his blog postings. Like many parents, she struggles with wondering how worried she should be. Additional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463
WMU Sick Leave Policy for Student Employees, Graduate Assistants (non-teaching only), Professional Instructors (part-time), and WMU Temporary Employees
Human Resources
… Leave Policy for Student Employees, Graduate Assistants (non-teaching only), Professional Instructors (part-time), … Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) as amended on February 21, 2025. For your rights and responsibilities under the … for purposes of this accrual, unless the exempt employee’s normal workweek is less than 40 hours. In that case, the …
https://wmich.edu/hr/policies/sickleave
Chemical Hazard Control Program
Environmental Health and Safety
… at WMU to prevent overexposures. This program does not cover the laboratory use of radioactive materials, … equipment and hygiene. This subprogram dose not supersede the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health … and visitors in laboratories, must wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields at all times. Goggles and a …
https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/chemical-hazard-control-program
Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students
College of Arts and Sciences
… of the Year for ability to inspire students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892
Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester
News
… books begin Wednesday, Sept. 12, and continue through mid-November. Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 … up for a book club. To sign up , email the ethics center no later than one week before the group's first meeting. … The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic " by Sam Quinones. This nonfiction book examines the parallel rise of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334
Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week
News
… before midterms to help students relax and also get to know the resources available on campus," says Lynn Loo , a … is a place where you can just come and be you, and there is no expectation," says Davis, who helped create the space … year. "You are able to sit and cry or sit and play the piano or sit and play the ukelele … or color a coloring page. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732
An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations
W Magazine
… future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations Submitted by Erin Flynn on It's not just your neighborhood: Power outages are happening more … engineering and director of the WMU Power Lab . "We know climate change is something that is affecting our lives …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666