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Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer

News

… with the student center. First, we fenced-off Lot 28, the Waldo Library Parking lot, right after spring commencement. … built. Second, the blocked-off area is massive, so people walking west won't be able to cut through. They'll have to … provides a new view of the College of Health and Human Services building. A less noticeable building takedown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

News

… Flynn on Laura Moss, left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … and it's kind of cleansing … to keep good energy." "It's a way to start activities, events or conversations in a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

All Life is Learning - December 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … learning community and is one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite charities. This type of gift, … a 501c3 public charity that operates the community news service known as NowKalamazoo, where Reid serves as Director …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2025

All Life is Learning - October 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Director's Note Happy Fall! The OLLI fall semester is underway and we have resumed some face-to-face courses. We are excited and look forward to a fun-filled semester with opportunities to continue … Wed. 10/6, 10 a.m. to noon, College of Health and Human Services, Room #1057 The Cemeteries of Kalamazoo County – …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/october-2021

Dr. Angie Moe set to launch research on Syrian refugees

College of Arts and Sciences

… East. She ended up learning about the Syrian refugees. “I wanted to study another area around the Mediterranean,” said … and government organizations who were helping them. “I was like a sponge in that I got a whole new experience of … So far, they are partnering with Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids, which has been doing refugee …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/moe-syrian-refugees

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

News

… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from the Kalamazoo River. Cora Paul carries water samples collected from the river. Brianna Salome, … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

News

… to help others. I am ready to do my part in any way I can.” Senior Rebecca Stierley has accepted a nurse … after she graduates. “As a soon-to-be nurse, it is hard to watch what is going on...” “The unpredictability and the … but is forging ahead within the College of Health and Human Services to prepare students for work during one of the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

Lockout Tagout Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… which could cause injury when they set up, adjust, repair, service, install, or perform maintenance work on equipment … be retained by the authorized employee to whom the lock was issued.  Locking Out and Isolating Power Sources A.  … return to work.  A note attached to their time card is also warranted as an additional safety precaution. Complete a …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/loto

Finding Common Ground

W Magazine

… discourse has really declined in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can … divide. “There’s tension. We have all of these culture wars, whether it’s stem cell research or abortion or … in World War II, at the age of 15. He justified his service with the obligation he felt to protect the innocent …

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

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… group classes on the multipurpose courts. The climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with … Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d … own thing to do.”    Junior Ellie McKean , an SRC customer service specialist and intramural sports participant , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910