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$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services
News
… challenges at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. The recently signed fiscal year 2024 state budget includes a $4 million … Western's Autism Center of Excellence offers broad support to improve the lives of individuals with autism and … is that we have students working with their clients for a significant period of time," Bennett says. While the center …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115
Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
News
… work in concert with faculty and staff in an environment designed to help students pursue their purpose, prosper in … serve on the leadership team at Western. I look forward to supporting the Bronco family in leading innovation and … bridge gaps in access and engagement. Vasquez Heilig grew up in Lansing, Michigan. He attended the University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883
Unoccupied Aircraft System (Drone) Policy
Policies
… Unoccupied Aircraft System (Drone) Policy Responsible office … purposes. UAS Board (UASB) : group of individuals designated the authority to review and decide whether to grant … their UAS seized, damaged or destroyed; maybe subject to significant FAA Administrative Action; civil penalty; …
https://wmich.edu/policies/drones
A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses
College of Arts and Sciences
… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … forums, garden sponsorship opportunities and logistical support, Seed embodies a vision that materializes in the … with farmers markets is you need to have a constant supply,” says Hempel. “If you're just one small garden, you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961
A Semester at the Ballpark
Haworth College of Business
… fun time at the game. In some cases, the team includes a group of students ready to take on the challenges that come … caps in WMU brown and gold. Much of the promotion leading up to the event is coordinated by students. “The WMU Day at … access to limited funding and staffing resources to support their best outreach ideas. When game day arrives, …
https://wmich.edu/business/weitzel2018
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
News
… Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Student Employment Administrators has chosen its Student Supervisor of the Year for the state of Michigan, and the … In that position, Curtis was an effective leader, assigning and allocating numerous tasks to student employees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
Engaging the Muslims
College of Arts and Sciences
… myths about Islam and the Middle East and its preoccupation with terrorism while it ignores things going on in … done to polarize people and make Christians want to beat up on Muslims,” he said. “It was meant to trick … Iraqis have since recaptured 25 percent of it.” Cole also suggested that a free Syrian army must fight Daesh as well as …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/engaging-muslims
Renowned Middle East Expert Juan Cole Discusses Misperceptions about Muslims and Terrorism
College of Arts and Sciences
… myths about Islam and the Middle East and its preoccupation with terrorism while it ignores things going on in … done to polarize people and make Christians want to beat up on Muslims,” he said. “It was meant to trick … Iraqis have since recaptured 25 percent of it.” Cole also suggested that a free Syrian army must fight Daesh as well as …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/juan-cole-0
WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim
News
… said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd . "By lifting up an under-represented population—young people who have … college degree was within reach." Established in 2008 as a signature initiative of WMU, the Seita Scholars Program is a comprehensive support system that aims to increase successful outcomes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092