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Application for Graduate Assistantship (admitted students only)

Civil and Construction Engineering

… program as a full­-time student.   Assistantships are awarded for the fall and/or spring semester(s) if funding is … the spring semester is October 1.  Applications received after the deadline date will be considered for the next … You will be informed (in writing) as to assistantship award status.  Name (required) Present address (required) …

https://wmich.edu/civil-construction/grad-app

From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place

Haworth College of Business

… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … have opened up for him on campus. “The biggest way that the college helps to support my professional goals … Hernandez plans to study abroad in Burgos, Spain next fall. After graduation, he hopes to further his education through …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community

WMU Carbon Neutrality Committee

Sustainability

… Neutrality Committee in February 2021. At that time, WMU was committed to carbon neutrality by 2065 and recognized … climate change and the local-to-global impacts already underway. Provost Jennifer Bott charged the committee to align … recommendations for future action. Snapshot - where are we? After introductions in February 2021, the committee met in …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/initiatives/carbon-neutrality

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 … Wed. 10/6, 10 a.m. to noon, College of Health and Human Services, Room #1057 The Cemeteries of Kalamazoo County – … will introduce this program and moderate a discussion afterward incorporating questions from the audience. …

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

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Putting her skills to the test at Boeing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During the initial launch of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the fleet was grounded to address a lithium-ion battery issue. The … role was as a student intern at Flowserve in Kalamazoo and after graduating from Western, she joined Flowserve as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791

Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team

News

… sport. Nothing seemed to click—until he found dance. "I was four when I took my first dance class and I started competing at six," he says. "It's always helped me express my feelings while still being … is the gender roles in dance," he says. "I would love after I graduate to see another guy on Western's team. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211

Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

News

… "We respect the decision of the Governor, and I look forward to working closely with our newest trustees as they … Michigan University," said WMU President John M. Dunn after the announcement. "They are replacing two excellent … increasing responsibility with Daimler Chrysler Financial Services and Chrysler Financial. In addition to a bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

News

… universities. Dunn, WMU's eighth president, retired July 31 after more than 10 years in the leadership role. He is being … WMU launched its Seita Scholars Program in 2008. The award-winning effort, which has grown into the largest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

State association honors Spanish faculty member

News

… of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from the Michigan World Languages Association—MIWLA. … , a master faculty specialist of Spanish, received the award during the 53rd MIWLA Annual Conference in Lansing Oct. … Braun Braun joined WMU's Spanish faculty full time in 2004 after teaching Spanish methodology on a part-time basis for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899

Jazz students continue winning streak in DownBeat competition

News

… jazz studies students and their instructors are upbeat after again earning multiple wins in DownBeat magazine's 41st annual Student Music Awards. In what is regarded as the most comprehensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47375