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Thrills and chills await at an alumni movie premiere 30 years in the making

College of Fine Arts

… Thrills and chills await at an alumni movie premiere 30 years in the making WMU … of Hamlet. In 1987 they co-wrote, co-produced and directed Housesitter… The Night They Saved Siegfried’s … a huge hit.  Then, with the hubris of young Mavericks we set out to sell it. That is where the story dramatically …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/housesitter

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

News

… From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients … systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … enough about the faculty and staff here. They definitely set me up for success. They're here to work with you every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes

Merze Tate College

… for Dr. Merze Tate Day. Pictured left to right: Tomika Ward, assistant dean of academic advising in Merze Tate College; David Renkiewicz, district director for state Rep. Matt Hall; Dr. Edwin … and received assistance in finding employment. This action set a powerful precedent that still stands today that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638

Retirement Programs

Human Resources

… at orientation. Social Security The University pays a set percentage (in relation to your income) to the federal … University retirement plan The University Board of Trustees designates employee retirement plans. Plans and plan … to the plan are a defined percentage of the employee's base wages. For participating employees hired on or after Jan. 1, …

https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-retirement

WMU football Broncos are headed to the Cotton Bowl

News

… will be playing in the 2017 Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, Jan. 2 . The Broncos … Park , home of the Texas Rangers. Located at 1000 Ballpark Way in Arlington, Globe Life Park is a short 10-minute walk … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36762

Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference

Housing and Residence Life

… Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University … WMU Housing and Residence Life’s groundbreaking work in the diversity, equity and inclusion space was recognized at the … one which the presenting group took into consideration when designing their presentation.    “We know that DEI is under …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award

Disability

Institutional Equity

… Disability Federal and state laws protecting people with … the act upholds and extends the standards for compliance set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 … affected the outcome of the matter   New information that was not reasonably available at the time of the …

https://wmich.edu/equity/disability

Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Like for many Americans, Covid 19 did a pretty good job of "taketh away" for Kurt Kraczon, but it also did a bit of "giveth" for … that the weight was properly balanced.  Later on, he was designated the safety team's "Employee of the Month," and he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/kraczon

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … He also has had a hand in the creation of theatre sets and costumes. Since 2011, Kreiner has been an active … stage managing, and has assisted in the areas of artistic design, and technical design and operation. He also led …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

News

… Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … the utmost dedication, passion, and excellence in teaching, setting a standard for us all,” says  Dr. Julian Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching