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Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Paid)

Human Resources

… under the same terms and conditions as when the employee was on active duty. Reemployment privilege Recipients of a paid … procedures. The completed application and proposal are forwarded to the employee's department manager/head. The …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-paid

Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business.  From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to … seeking out networking opportunities.” Beyond the classroom walls of WMU, Stuckhardt has experienced once-in-a-lifetime … Bunzl as a sales intern. My eight-week summer internship was jam packed, consisting of three outside sales shadow …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to the fourth-floor larger model,” says Barton. “We didn’t want the features to be too sharp or too jumbled, because … the team crafted models sturdy enough to withstand heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Closure Policy

Policies

… Staff: Offices/departments which must maintain staff on duty regardless of the conditions. Public Safety Robert M. … announcement of Closure, has reported in with sick leave, was scheduled to be on annual leave, who leaves work early, …

https://wmich.edu/policies/closure

Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus

College of Aviation

… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … operations," he says, "you have to be flexible to be on duty days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Finding a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542

Stop Campus Hazing Policy

Policies

… induces, causes, or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, … (B) Statement of WMU policy regarding prevention and awareness programs related to hazing (as defined by the … schedule for students, staff, and faculty. Hazing Awareness, Education, and Prevention This Policy requires WMU …

https://wmich.edu/policies/stop-campus-hazing

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … childhood experience and not having those available when I was growing up," says Gutierrez, who moved to the United … this is something that's long overdue. I feel like it's my duty," says Gutierrez, remembering the challenges she faced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … the Seita Scholars Program. "For a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of going to college," Justin says. "It wasn't … wanted to serve people, because we believe that we have a duty to others, especially future generations," they say in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

News

… The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James … all while riding on the leading edge of the computer wave. In fact, most students he sat next to at his two … managing jobs and his education, especially pulling double duty on degrees over the last couple of years. "I actually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

2021 History Day Results

History

… Results 2021 Theme: Communication in History Five Top 10 Awards to District 6 Students at the National History Day … National History Day contest this summer. The 2021 contest was held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. … American History) Junior Individual "Hitlers Son's of Duty" by Isaac Chalupa, Baseline Middle School "How Mr. …

https://wmich.edu/history/2021-history-day-results