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Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2017

News

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Seventeen staff members are in the running for Western Michigan University's 2017 Make a Difference Annual Award. The 17 candidates are recipients of the 2016-17 fall … O'Keefe , School of Music. Thomas K. Ramsdell , Logistical Services. Carol A. Reid , College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39877

Aviation Flight Science

Academics

… Aviation Flight Science College of Aviation WMU has teamed with regional aviation companies to provide you with … American Flyers Aerosim Flight Academy U.S. Forest Service AviationFlightScience.pdf 323.22 KB WMU College of … as well as technical competencies and is geared toward educating captains—not just training pilots. Because …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/aviation-flight

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2017

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jeffrey Rinvelt of Ann Arbor and James Bolger of Whitehall have been elected chair and vice … directors. A veteran of various startup ventures, Rinvelt was previously the director of Ardesta, where he was engaged … colonel, serving as commanding officer of the Uniform Services Bureau and providing executive direction and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37698

Bronco Challenge

Sustainability

… Impact is an competition that is open to all full time students of Western Michigan University. The challenge … blueprint for a better tomorrow, guiding efforts from clean water to climate action. But sustainability isn't just about … may be the idea for a new business, a new product, a new service or a new public policy, Students are not required to …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/bronco-challenge

Geosciences researcher elected 2016 AAAS Fellows

News

… a professor of geosciences at Western Michigan University, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Association … A nonprofit organization open to all, AAAS includes nearly 250 affiliated societies and academies of science and … general-science journal, and five specialty journals. As a service for the media and public, it also operates the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37476

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

News

… with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, weighs 65 pounds, and talks and gestures … as it maneuvers about on wheels. Pepper, a humanoid robot, was brought to WMU in late July through an anonymous donation. Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the emotions of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

Study Abroad and Research and Creative Support

Lee Honors College

… research and creative activities. The Lee Honors College Awards Review Committee, made up of faculty from various … of proposals rather than financial need. We strongly recommend that students work closely with a faculty mentor to … GPA, honors college sponsored events and community service requirements. Honors college students may receive up …

https://wmich.edu/honors/support

Ph.D. program cohosts second annual PBRN Symposium

College of Health and Human Services

… Research Network Symposium with TrueNorth Community Services. The event was held at the Amway Grand Conference Center in Grand … administration and education to discuss the current and emerging landscape of health care delivery in Michigan. The …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/10-2016-mpbrn

Spindler Policies

Housing and Residence Life

… residents. Spindler students deserve to live in an environment free from harassment, intimidation or emotional … may not exceed 20 gallons. (This policy does not apply to service animals approved by Disability Services for … Smoking: Spindler Hall is smoke free. You must be 100 feet away from the building to smoke. Weapons: The possession, use …

https://wmich.edu/housing/spindler-policies

Degree Works for Faculty and Staff

Registrar's Office

… helps students and advisors monitor a student's progress toward degree completion. Degree Works compares Western Michigan University's degree requirements with coursework completed. It provides an easy-to-read … and staff" app list and select the "Faculty/Advisor Self-Service" link.  Expand the "Personal Information" tab and …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/faculty-staff/degree-works