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Any Einstein Can Fly a Plane. It takes a Special Kind to Jump Out of One – the SkyDive Broncos!
College of Aviation
… of five versions of university sky-diving/parachuting groups that date back to the 1960s, this one claims the … among members include nursing, psychology, industrial design, education and engineering. Members of the SkyDive … debut drop or the 60th: "For your first jump, you build up a lot of nervousness when heading to altitude. The …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2023/10/skydive
DEI Glossary
College of Arts and Sciences
… - prejudice or discrimination against a particular age-group an especially the elderly Antiracism - opposed to … idea that race) is a sociological rather than biological designation, and that racism pervades society and is fostered … descent, gender-neutral or nonbinary alternative Microaggression - a comment or action that subtly and often …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/dei-glossary
Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership
News
… student Nathaniel Charter-Harris talks with U.S. Rep. Fred Upton. WMU is one of just four collegiate programs chosen by … know how the basic flow of a flight deck and how to set it up, and those things combined will put you well ahead of … industry, this is the place to come," says U.S. Rep. Fred Upton . "The proof's in the pudding. United recognized it—we …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations 2019-20
Sindecuse Health Center
… and matching funds to cover the cost of vaccines for up to 200 uninsured and underinsured WMU students. Students … covered by the University's Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO group 007005281 and their covered dependents age 12 or older …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/seasonal-flu-vaccinations-2019-20
WMU’s commitment to fostering a safe campus environment
News
… to be aware of the University's resources and policies designed to support and protect students and employees should they ever … and federal regulatory requirements. They have been designed to ensure accountability, fair treatment, due process …
https://wmich.edu/news/fostering-safe-campus
WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting
Haworth College of Business
… a campaign for a real client,” says student Anna Griggs . “The independence we were given to operate as our own … side—proposing fun ideas and then gathering hard data to support why they would work was very interesting. I expect to be working on similar pitch decks in my upcoming career, and it was cool to get this experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018
Diversity and Inclusion
Sindecuse Health Center
… grant was for implementation of the assessment findings up to $15,000. Improvements were completed or confirmed in … accessible and more inclusive environment: Changed restroom signs throughout health center from “male/female” to … steps was shared with the campus community at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Healing Symposium on March 20. …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/about/news-update/diversity
WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
News
… a Mississippi inmate on death row. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out his 2010 murder conviction related to a quadruple murder in Mississippi. Justices found the prosecutor in … pool based on their race. "(Prosecutors) can still come up with a number of race-neutral justifications," says Elise …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
Peyser Grant Information
History
… as a source of exclusive or first resort, but as a supplement to other support sources available in the … Scholars and Artist Program, other endowments and designated funds available to WMU faculty and graduate … Guidelines . Applications involving buy-outs of assigned instructional time must be submitted by December 1 …
https://wmich.edu/history/peysergrants
Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India
Haworth College of Business
… broaden your horizons and learn about the world. For a group of 18 Western Michigan University students, their recent … made a special connection with his Indian buddy. “My assigned buddy was Sherin, and I was surprised by how well we … able to meet with several nonprofit groups who are making significant impacts among India’s marginalized populations. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967