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Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Affairs; Dr. Wei-Chiao Huang , professor of economics; and Dr. William Rantz , professor of aviation … have received the accolade. They were chosen from among nominees across campus who have demonstrated exceptional service in areas that reflect innovative and effective programming, increase WMU's stature …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team

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… Complete euphoria. A breather from everyday life. These are not the emotions one would expect when describing jumping … engineering major who joined the club in fall 2017 and now serves as acting president. "My career path forces me to … gained sponsorships with several local business such as Maggie’s, Belding Tanks and Young Entrepreneurs of America. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible … by Erin Flynn on Interior design students bonded with Donovan Lassig, center, through multiple site visits to … and share them with those families who are also struggling to find accessible spaces. "Every step of this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

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… members weigh in on transportation issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Take the WMU Transportation Survey here … 3 and 4 , the same time period WMU launched a 10-minute, anonymous survey that will collect input on the plan through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Four staff … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

Leaves and Absences from Work

Human Resources

… from the first day of each occurrence of a qualified leave; no more than 12 weeks of a qualified leave may be taken in … is recovering from a serious health condition and is not able to work a full-time schedule). "Intermittent leave" … leave schedule must attempt to schedule their leave so as not to disrupt University operations. At its discretion, the …

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

2015-16 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… graduate students. This is a great opportunity to get to know faculty and to hear about the amazing things happening … with W.W.Cumming asadvisor. He taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1966-2001 and off and on … his research efforts. brown bag discussion Jeannette Lia Gaggino, M.D. Bronson Methodist Hospital Medical Director of …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2015-16-events

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a Distinguished Faculty Scholar award , … Photo of an illuminated leech At the end of a lab table clogged with notebooks and instruments, five European medicinal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers … in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." Free and … —midnight. The Universidad de Burgos, Spain, Musashino University, Japan, and the University of Passau, Germany, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… prompts WMU staffers to build them a home Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Laura Moss and Sharon … bees like leafcutter and mason bees are docile, unless aggressively provoked, and have a mild venom so there's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576