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Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2023 Fall Awards Celebration

News

… , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging … and Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, will lead the celebration, which recognizes faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, research and service. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72663

Dean's Excellence Fund

College of Arts and Sciences

… off-campus academic and experiential activities possible for students throughout the college —activities like study … classroom while participating in these ventures, and many former students report establishing mentoring relationships, … or internship opportunities during their encounters. Forming valuable partnerships with area businesses to help …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/giving/excellence-fund

Ingrid Hairston

College of Aviation

… MPA – 1991), VP of Properties and Business of Development for the Birmingham Airport Authority (BHM), Thurgood … Hairston has been recognized at the national level for excellence and distinction, winning multiple awards and … of Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) for 2020 and 2021, leading the Commercial Management …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/hairston

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

News

… by Erin Flynn on Seed, the winning Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact team, earned a $10,000 prize. Team … 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … garden sponsorship and an avenue for assistance in produce sales and logistics. Aquaponics in Education : Team members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… Kristi   VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude has been trying for two years to accommodate  her classroom for  multilingual learners who now represent a third of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Academics

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… Academics The Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies (IIAS) at … anthropology, and biological anthropology. Preparation for careers or graduate studies in areas such as public … in hands-on fieldwork and study abroad experiences. Prepare for impactful careers in a variety of fields, from public …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/academics

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… process includes documenting and storing garments in boxes for long term preservation. Included in the collection are … Michigan University's Iris Cooper is creating an archive for historically significant garments and accessories. The … will serve as an educational and inspirational resource for fashion students and the University.   Iris Cooper "We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

Faculty Advocate Award Nomination Form

Disability Services for Students

… Faculty Advocate Award Nomination Form Nominations may originate from the dean or other … be accepted.  Required materials: A completed nomination form and one support form is required. Additional support forms are optional and …

https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices/faculty-advocate-award-nomination-form

Senior Director Endpoint Management and Executive Success

Human Resources

… type Exempt/salaried General summary Provides leadership for the development and implementation of organization wide endpoint management strategies for all institution owned devices. Coordinates onboarding … lifecycle, budgeting, and procurement. Develops and enforces comprehensive IT policies and procedures that reflect …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010564-0

WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Society for Excellence in Human Resources (SEHR) was awarded a 2022-23 Superior Merit Award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The designation recognizes the student chapter for providing exemplary growth and development opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821