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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities this month

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global engagement … one of the most successful outreach strategies in working toward this goal. Request a classroom presentation Call for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37213

Why I Give: Linda Lesniak

W Magazine

… she’d barely left the state of Indiana. Flash forward to today, and Lesniak’s life in mathematics has taken … the time to do more mentoring of female math students and was an organizer of the National Science Foundation-funded … location, reputation for preparing teachers and financial support.  “I was a very smart girl—not a plus in the 60s—and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893

Grant puts rare Latin manuscript into WMU's collection

News

… in northern France between 831 and 833, the original text was the work of Paschasius Radbertus, a Benedictine abbot … the Body and Blood of the Lord." The influential writing was widely disseminated during the Middle Ages and was … as a tool for individual study, rather than the kind of group use that was the purpose of some larger medieval …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36070

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… title. King went on to play professionally for the Omaha Supernovas. What’s so great about the resilience of women in … we love it. — Logan Case, No. 12 senior WMU volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Microbiological Safety and Security Policy

Policies

… microbiological agents, recombinant DNA biosafety, and occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Legal and local … Biosafety Committee (IBC). NOTE: Blood-borne pathogen occupational exposure control is under the auspices of the … October 6, 2021 - 2:55pm No changes necessary, so reset review date for another 3 years. Direction of VP for …

https://wmich.edu/policies/microbiological

Medical Chaperone

Policies

… as a chaperone during any medical examination.  Unless waived by the patient, chaperones must attend all Sensitive … Examinations. Summary of contents/major changes This Policy sets forth WMU’s expectations regarding having chaperones … result in transfer of care in non-emergency situations.  Updated to remove from Board of Trustees oversight to …

https://wmich.edu/policies/medical-chaperone

Most Americans don’t eat worms … yet!

Haworth College of Business

… don’t eat worms … yet! Food fuels our bodies and has always been an important manifestation of identity, culture … for fish farming. The Zophobas morio worm is called a “super worm” because it is an excellent source of protein and … in little physical space with minimal use of pesticides and water and no discernable environmental impact. Insect …

https://wmich.edu/business/zofo

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

Haworth College of Business

… member for the accelerator since its inception so the move was a natural fit. “Our staff possesses extensive business … We mentor students in Starting Gate teams in a similar way.” Quote Through the support and guidance of Starting Gate, I am working toward …

https://wmich.edu/business/startinggate2023

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… remote work, so the transition to using the tool full-time was seamless for both faculty and students. Cooper Frost … them less resourceful to navigate the challenges life always presents us professionally and personally.” And the … doing is why leadership and business strategy students sign up for the program. “We’ve gotten to see how Rhino’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

News

… inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton … more than two years, a committed and magnanimous group of Western Michigan University undergraduate students has … incentive to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946