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Hot Work Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… Hot Work Program Hot Work Program Purpose This program has been developed to prevent fires resulting … that produce heat, sparks, hot slag, or have open flames. This includes, but is not limited to brazing, cutting, grinding, soldering, …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/hot-work

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Martin Luther King Jr. Submitted by Deanne Puca on MLK Day is Monday, Jan. 15. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … day of service, educational programs and presentations. "What is your position in times of challenge and … of the Global Automotive Alliance. Register at  tinyurl.com/BLS2018 .  Wednesday, Jan. 24 "The Easiest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

Points of Pride

College of Health and Human Services

… that are high in demand, high in meaning, high in satisfaction and unsurpassed in impact. Unmatched clinical … affiliates -- the Unified Clinics and the Center for Disability Services -- students practice clinical skills (with faculty supervision) and a broad population of community members receive …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/about/pride

Faculty Spotlights

School of Social Work

… range of research interests that bring a wealth of expertise to our program. In addition to their research … for Resiliency in Families (FASTER Program) FASTER is a project funded by a SAMHSA grant. We are an interdisciplinary team that conducts assessments to understand how …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/facultyspotlights

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – … allowed me to see WMU in a new light as well, appreciating what a gift it is.” In South Africa, there is almost no …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Bronco Advocacy Network

Government Relations

… News that Matters.  The Bronco Advocacy Network (BAN) is a monthly newsletter designed to engage and inform the … together in support of WMU. By staying informed through this newsletter, you’ll join thousands of others, who directly … influences the policies that help WMU thrive. Through this newsletter, we aim to: Highlight the efforts of our …

https://wmich.edu/government/advocacy

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… in second Bronco Challenge Submitted by Erin Flynn on Full Disclosure team members Cloe Fetterolf, Victoria Loikits and … opened my aperture recently and inspired me to think bigger. This challenge was my first opportunity to do that in … presents Green Cat's virtual garden concept. "What makes the (Bronco Challenge) special is that students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… major, Daniela Peña Cabreja routinely sings the praises of Western Michigan University. In addition to … performance opportunities, WMU helped Peña Cabreja discover a new passion and career path. Growing up in the … to pursuing a music degree.  "I went home and thought, 'What am I doing with my life? I should rethink everything.' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476

Frequently Asked Questions

2020 Budget Information

… town hall focused on the COVID-19 health and financial crisis and the pandemic's economic impact on the University. … the most favorable of circumstances is significantly bigger than we have seen in recent memory. To meet that goal … to create a schedule of notices and decisions that is somewhat predictable. Do you anticipate those employees laid off …

https://wmich.edu/2020budget/faq

WMU School of Medicine will be named for medical device pioneer

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… the first class of medical students will be welcomed this fall to the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. The school is a collaboration involving WMU and Kalamazoo's two … in Kalamazoo, it is synonymous with community commitment. What better name for a medical school that is a true …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14100