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WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field
News
… major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An elite team runs like a … Western, but as soon as I came here I knew this is where I wanted to go. It's a big school, but not too big, and it … every week. Medallion Scholars are required to complete service hours to maintain their scholarship, but working …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485
Fall Protection Program
Environmental Health and Safety
… may be found at unprotected sides and edges, hoist areas, wall openings, excavations, ramps, walkways, or holes in walking surfaces such as skylights. … and defective components shall be removed from service. The department supervisor shall have a plan and …
https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/fall-protection
Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor
News
… receive Western Michigan University's Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The 2018 award recipients are Ed Gordon , an Emmy award-winning … WMU in 1982. He is president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company, and an active broadcaster. He is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360
Capital Intern Program
College of Arts and Sciences
… areas as diverse as policy making, intelligence and social service, these individuals have at least one thing in … A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … the paper all the time,” Houghton says. “Any time there was a new city manager or township director, or a new judge …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern
Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company
News
… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , Genemarkers chief executive … of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148
WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding
News
… and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … programs dedicated to that goal. The new three-year award from Kresge for Phase 2 of the effort follows … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089
Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady
International Student and Scholar Services
… additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study … programs. The high quality of their language training was internationally recognized in September when CELCIS was … local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … Admission is $10; open to the public. "Signposts Along the way: The Hatred that led to the Holocaust and its Current … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005
Guidelines for Stewarding our Institutional Voice
Office of the President
… Guidelines for Stewarding our Institutional Voice The Western Michigan … ingredients in our ability to accomplish that mission. Stewardship of free speech and academic freedom requires that … emotions. Counseling resources, such as WMU Counseling Services and Uwill , are available to students, and the …
https://wmich.edu/president/leadership/institutional-voice