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New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… 1, 2024 .  Sara Pearson, hiking on an Icelandic glacier with her husband, fellow geologist Adam Heft. In her new … remediation. Transitioning to the public sector with EGLE, Pearson led numerous statewide initiatives, with … facility, facilitate statewide geological mapping, aggregate research and exploration for critical minerals, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

Academics

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

… and be a symbol of the actual population they're working with, maybe it will affect change." - Robert Parsons, … the Dorothy McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic, is housed within the College of Education and Human Development and … to faculty. Additionally, discusses her experience with faculty and the importance of being in an accredited …

https://wmich.edu/cecp/academics

Business Intelligence Developer

Human Resources

… Adapts data pipelines to accommodate modifications triggered by source system changes or business requirements. … drives data quality and integrity initiatives in compliance with University standards. Designs and monitors data audits … project teams and work groups. Builds working relationships with product and technology stakeholders. Maintains system …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010134

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

News

… Tuesday, Aug. 29. As Broncos return, they'll be greeted with open doors at the WMU Student Center, the new heart of campus built with belonging in mind. Bronco Bash is just around the … record numbers to live on campus and will be welcomed back with a new WMU Student Center, ongoing renovations to Dunbar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Elizabeth Terrel

Theatre

… Elizabeth Terrel is a professional actor and coach with a passion for work that is vocally and physically free, … degree from Northern Illinois University where she studied with acclaimed Meisner Master Teacher Kathryn Gately-Poole. … numerous grants to study and present, staying current with trends in the industry. She regularly performs, …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/directory/terrel

Activities

STEM Workforce Collaboratory

… are described below. Microcredentials In collaboration with WMU faculty/instructors and other on-campus partners, … hands-on instruction for a diverse set of students aligned with STEM industry practices and needs.    CUREs and … as identify opportunities for students to engage directly with industry through off-campus internships. STEM-WC …

https://wmich.edu/stem/engagement

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations

College of Education and Human Development

… outcomes among individuals in marginalized populations with disabilities. According to Langston University, the … toward a field that is naturally inclusive of people with disabilities from traditionally underserved … communities.  "Our work continues to recognize that people with disabilities are amongst the most vulnerable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205

Kimberly Buchholz

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… activism. Her work spans multiple design scales and sectors with projects including residential, commercial, mixed use, … learn from practice and project management; interact with project stakeholders; as well as develop their own … journals, and has had various public speaking engagements with non-profit organizations. She has championed design …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/directory/buchholz

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with Western Michigan University’s Department of Geological … education budget and $2.9 million from EGLE, together with a separate one-time allocation of $5 million from the … allocation to many state agencies, including the survey. With much reduced funding and staff following that, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Events

Latinx Employee Association at WMU

… hear from admissions, financial aid, CAMP, MAS, and connect with some relevant RSO's. During this time, they will also be able to get assistance with completing their next steps such as accepting their …

https://wmich.edu/lea/events