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Philosophy

… touch. We appreciate knowing that you're interested; feel free to keep us posted on your status, including competing … annual prospectives' weekend. We are able to provide local support (i.e., housing, meals) and look forward to meeting … assistants typically teach discussion sections under the supervision of faculty during their first year, then teach …

https://wmich.edu/philosophy/academics/graduate/faqs

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

News

… and STEM, and then there are the training pieces … and support networks for faculty," says Dr. Heather Petcovic , … Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak "I enjoy thinking about how we can support women on campus, how we can support everyone on campus really, to make this a better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Kathryn Hemmen Reflects on Semester in Japan

College of Arts and Sciences

… International Study Scholarship. This scholarship offers up to $1000 based on need and merit to any CAS student. … Shiga for the spring 2014 semester. She is finishing up her studies with a double major in global and … applying to places that will give them the experiences and freedom that will challenge them most beneficially outside …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/kathryn-hemmen

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… reputation, and I know what I’m learning is setting me up for success.” Grant adds that working closely with professors and leaning into group work has given him an edge in his education. “I’ve always … fans enough!” As the Slukynsky brothers lace up for the biggest contest of their college careers, they carry not only …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

Manager Garage and Transportation Services

Human Resources

… and equipment. Major duties Reviews work orders and assigns maintenance or repairs to appropriate staff. Maintains … vehicle repair and maintenance manuals are complete and up to date. Manages the department budget including … amortization schedules. Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and student employees in compliance with a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008877

WMU prof wins NSF grant to study stress in Kenyan communities

News

… The research team will revisit the Kenyan ethnic groups known as the Samburu, Pokot and Turkana. In earlier … they found older people to be one of the most vulnerable groups, but they were surprised to find teens up to the age of 16 had some of the lowest body mass index …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19986

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

News

… graduated high school in 1999 eying a career in graphic design. He enrolled in some college courses close to home in … he was ready for a change. "I was just unhappy. I woke up one day and said, 'This is not me.' At that point I felt … work and to the greater society." Once homeless and struggling to find direction, Anderson feels like he's finally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Chief Aircraft Inspector

Human Resources

… that manufacturers’ technical documentation is complete and up-to-date. Works closely with flight operations to schedule …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009529

Campus gets ready for United Way launch

News

… commitment to education and recognizes the importance of supporting efforts to provide all children a quality … United-Way supported programs. Those who make any new, undesignated gifts of at least $50, or undesignated gifts that have increased from the previous year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

News

… Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs Submitted … with a fundraising effort featuring a $10 student-designed T-shirt available in mid-September through various … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486