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Students invited to pitch business ideas in new competition

News

… is committed to supporting entrepreneurial talent in West Michigan. “The pitch competition is an event to help … including aviation, business, engineering, geology, health and human services, music, theatre and more. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5733

Humanities center to tackle 'changing climates' in speaker series

News

… Climates' series begins Sept. 26. KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University Center for the Humanities is bringing … Harlem, 6 p.m., 2452 Knauss Hall, "Advancing Environmental Health and Justice: A Community Perspective." March 13: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9350

One Stop offers convenient service to students

News

… thousands of students head back to campus, Western Michigan University will once again offer a one-stop service … will be set up for: Parent and Family Programs Sindecuse Health Center Year-round services offered at Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12477

Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence

News

… out gun violence in Kalamazoo. Facilitated by Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study … the county have determined that gun violence is a public health crisis, and they've both allocated $1 million to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476

Events

We Talk

… one.  Haidt discussed his research, today’s mental health challenges, and offers ideas for collective action to … (R), former U.S. Congressman Mark Schauer (D), and former Michigan Elections Director Chris Thomas. Moderated by Jeff Breneman, Western Michigan University’s Vice President for Government …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/past-events

WMU trustees approve tenure and promotions for faculty

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of … Technology. Dr. Doris Ravotas , School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs. Dr. Jagjit Singh Saini , Department of … of Music. Dr. Doris Ravotas , School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs. Faculty promoted to Faculty Specialist II …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33479

Healthcare, Life and Physical Science Job Fair

Career and Student Employment Services

Healthcare, Life and Physical Science Job Fair Submitted by … with employers in the areas of Biomedical, Environmental, Healthcare, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Research and … Family Sciences, Geological and Environmental Sciences, Health and Human Services and Human Development. The event …

https://wmich.edu/events/68532

University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

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… Recreation Center Weight Room. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has earned another top honor in a … Award competition, besting the second-place University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Green cleaning is a new movement that is defined as cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. Previously, WMU was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

Confined Space Entry Policy

Environmental Health and Safety

… purpose of this confined space policy is to protect Western Michigan University (WMU) employees who enter confined … or     4. Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard. Prohibited condition:  Any condition in a … with this policy shall result in a violation of Western Michigan University Human Resources Rules of Conduct, …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/confined-space

Leaves and Absences from Work: Sick Leave of Absence (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… Procedures Manual Section 13 In the event that a Western Michigan University employee has used all of his/her … Resources should be contacted for details. In general: Health insurance may be continued under the provisions of COBRA. See also health insurance and COBRA . Life insurance may be continued …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-sick