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Meet Emily: Family and consumer sciences teacher education

College of Education and Human Development

… a teacher? I really liked the program at Western because it was small and not huge. Some of the business classes that I … during your program? I did two internships when I was at WMU. So I did a semester where I had a class that was … things in my program area, I was also able to move up on the pay scale for teaching. Why should future …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-emily-anthony

2017-18 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… We appreciate most those stimuli that evoke behavior that was already at partial strength, typically as the … James Joyce. How do we train lay providers in low resource settings? A closer look at the apprenticeship model of training and supervision Laura Murray, Ph.D. Alumni Achievement Award …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2017-18-events

Work experiences shape student's future in public policy

News

… future in public policy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Li Cheng WASHINGTON, D.C.—Graduates thrive in their fields because of … applied what they were learning in the classroom. Li Cheng was already working at the American Academy of Child & … so I decided to pursue a Ph.D.," says Cheng, who grew up in China. "I chose WMU because the School of Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043

Moving Expense Policy

Payroll and Disbursements

… the actual reimbursement documents. The maximum amount allowable is up to the equivalent of one month's salary of the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/moving-expense

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

News

… celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care … the Miller Auditorium stage to receive her degree, she was one of more than 1,700 students recognized during three … that day. Students' names are announced as they step forward to accept the diploma they've earned from WMU President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism

Study of Ethics in Society

… clubs are open to the public. The first 10 people to sign-up receive a free book. Fill out this form to register . … , professor, will lead each discussion. This book explores ways to address wildlife decline at the individual level … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

News

… and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, according to the Military … the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to help support this population of students assisting with the … serving or prior service, and dependents. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

WMU makes 22nd appearance on U.S. News' list of top universities

News

… of more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities was unveiled today at usnews.com  and will be available … WMU's numerical rank this year is 189 among the total group. This is the 22nd year WMU has appeared in the magazine's … the U.S. News listing comes just weeks after WMU learned it was included on the Washington Monthly's list of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1590

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

News

… faculty member since 1980, is a leading voice of support for science in national conversations about teaching … The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the teaching of evolution and climate change. In 2003, he was named the Western Evolutionary Biologist of the Year, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

Two candidates named finalists for Graduate College dean

News

… lead to a doctoral degree. Graduate students at WMU make up more than 20 percent of the student body and have their … Freudenburg joined the WMU faculty in 2006 when he was appointed department chair and professor of mathematics. … Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana, where he was professor of mathematics and assistant dean. He was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/217