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New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs

Student Affairs

… Boot on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Invisible Need Project transitioned this fall to Essential … and claim it, and really be there to help students with what they need.” Left to right, Anna L. Roeder, food pantry … or having interactions with students who were struggling, and it seemed at the time like isolated pockets of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121

Capitalization Policy

Facilities Management

… and Auxiliary Operations Statement of policy To establish capitalization guidelines for land, land improvements, … holdings, and intangible assets. Purpose of Policy To establish a financial accounting capitalization policy for land, … conditions: Extends the useful life of the building beyond what was originally scheduled. Changes the use or purpose of …

https://wmich.edu/policies/capitalization

Monastic Life and Venerated Spaces

Medieval Institute Publications

… van Leeuwen / Flickr (cropped from original). CC BY 2.0. This series examines monastic movements amid broader religious … of religious communities, and the nature of asceticism and monasticism, as well as monastic institutions, … in the Seventh Century: Writing Early Ireland By John Higgins As part of the historicizing corpus of seventh-century …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books/monastic-life

OT professor wins recognition from national organization

News

… recognizes AOTA members who, with their knowledge and expertise, have made a significant contribution to continuing the … and advocate. Innovative teacher "Dr. Lindstrom has a consistent pattern of creating innovative teaching and learning … Home Fit Guide. The program helps older adults understand what they need to do to be able to safely stay in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20777

10 Ways Degree Works Can Help During Registration

Registrar's Office

… 10 Ways Degree Works Can Help During Registration Students can use the "Look Ahead" feature to see … be used. Students considering changing majors can use the "What If" feature to determine which courses will be needed in the new major. Degree Works displays real-time enrollment information so students can see …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/students-10waysdegreeworks

Working to say 'goodbye' to forever chemicals

W Magazine

… cooking equipment, carpet and leather treatments, water-resistant clothing and cosmetics; per- and polyfluoroalkyl … into the chemical group. Dr. Matt Reeves “The contamination is so pervasive and it’s so difficult to quantify the past, … in the Arctic and Antarctic due to atmospheric transport.” What makes PFAS so dangerous are the minute concentrations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75868

U.S. response to Paris attacks explored by lecture series

College of Arts and Sciences

… U.S. response to Paris attacks explored by lecture series Olga Bonfiglio College … In contrast, a political response is all about who gets what, when, why and how. It is typically used pejoratively, … probably won’t—even after the San Bernadino attacks.” What politicians did latch on to was a political response to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/paris

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

News

… opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Gould, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing … waves on Noah Gould 's college experience, he's keeping his foot on the accelerator.  A summer 2024 graduate of … built and tested," he says. "It's an extension of what you learn in the classroom. Your math problem or your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

News

… apart Submitted by Erin Flynn on U.S. Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae is part of the Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Team. As an administrative assistant, he prepared medical supplies for medics … community and a country that gave me the opportunity to be what I am today." After commencement, Ediae is looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Maintaining F-1 Visa Status

International Student and Scholar Services

… Maintaining F-1 Visa Status Maintaining student status Change of address … consult with a Western Michigan University immigration advisor regarding immigration regulations. Carefully read all … aware of, comply with, and maintain all of the information listed on the Maintaining International Student …

https://wmich.edu/international/f-1