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CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning … social justice through applied research and community service projects. As part of the mission, the institute is … for classroom exposure while addressing the initial disadvantage they face compared to their peers. Interns will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

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

WMU International Grads

International Student and Scholar Services

… my program and seeing all my hard work pay off. It was a proud and fulfilling moment that reminded me of how … myself. Joju from India, Aviation Management I’ll also always remember the friendships I built along the way, going … me grow professionally through leadership and academic service. Just as importantly, WMU provided me with a global …

https://wmich.edu/international/students/grads

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

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

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… They came from opposite sides of Lake Michigan.  Their bond was forged in the welcoming and caring environment of the … and its relationship with the College of Aviation, which was launched in 2018 and offers current Western students the … was impressed as well, hiring her for its Chicago-based service in 2021.  On her resume was a co-major in aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

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

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February … encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

News

… Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … is set for Saturday, March 30 . Elva Treviño Hart, an award-winning author, will give the keynote address during … Hispanic community. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Lissette Mira-Amaya , an El Concilio board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584