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Medieval historian wins WMU’s 2024 Gründler Book Prize

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… , professor of medieval history at the University of Chicago, is the winner of the 2024 Gründler prize for “Corruption, Protection and Justice in Medieval Europe: A … Western’s campus May 9-11 . It is named for the late, longtime director of WMU's Medieval Institute. Given annually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75413

Community Outreach Projects

Professional Support Staff Organization

… For Life movement.  Help fight this disease one step at a time! Kalamazoo County’s Relay for Life's theme this year was “Serving Up a Cure”. Carol Morris-Mier and Bekki Spanjer are … to join. Luminaries were be available to purchase. Our goal of $75,000 was surpassed and we raised $77,000. Thank …

https://wmich.edu/psso/outreach

Recognition Awards reception honored faculty and staff

College of Fine Arts

… Awards reception honored faculty and staff in four categories as part of an event celebrating the hard work and … Gross Stephanie Hovnanian - Excellence in Teaching (Part-time Instructor) Stephanie Hovnanian has served as a … program for over 20 years, where he goes above and beyond what is expected to keep the Design Center and program …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/04/cfa-awards

Walking through the Gateway to India

Haworth College of Business

… labor costs. My view is that students should also witness what it is like for those employees. They earn a fraction of … are paid and the lifestyle permitted by those wages doesn’t come close to what we enjoy in the U.S. I think it’s … says Harrison. “Students were able to experience the sometimes jarring but important point-counterpoint of trips to …

https://wmich.edu/business/india2017

Dr. Tom Carey: 48 years of service, stories and support

Haworth College of Business

… service to the college has laid the groundwork for what the Haworth College of Business is today. Teaching more … and it feels odd not to be doing that” says Carey. “I am going to miss being in the classroom so much. I have loved … He led the Department of Management during some difficult times. As a leader he was open, honest and diplomatic in …

https://wmich.edu/business/carey2022

WMU board approves 2020-21 on-campus apartments rates

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… apartment-style residential units. The approved rates will go into effect starting with the fall 2020 semester. Keeping … single person, per-bed rates with family housing available upon request. Costs may vary depending on the complex, unit … run $418 per resident, reflecting a $12 per month increase. Goldsworth Valley apartment per-person rates will increase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/57019

Senior Director Alumni Engagement

Human Resources

… the University. Ensures that team efforts are executed on time and within budget. Models and reinforces a … plan for alumni outreach. Develops and distributes regular updates on alumni achievements, institutional news, and … programs that engage alumni and further the university's goals and objectives. Prepares reports on alumni engagement …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010965-1

Active Duty

Registrar's Office

… Active Duty The federal government and the University have modified numerous … students called to active duty. Students that are called up to active duty status will need to pay immediate … for a 100 percent tuition refund or—depending on the time of the semester—meet with the professors to discuss …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/students/veterans/active

The Labor of Research in Modern Academia

Medieval Institute Publications

… and ivy alike. Late in the s eason, I landed a full-time gig, teaching a 4/4 load, at a small institution that … of an adjunct. Or an even higher teaching load. This is what academia, in 2024, looks like. And it doesn’t look set to change in the near future. So, here’s my …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2024/04/labor-research-modern-academia

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… as Susan Robinson on Sesame Street. The job of a lifetime perfectly paired Long’s two loves: educating and entertaining. BIG DREAMS While she would go on to have a successful career on the longest-running … girl going after a career in show business. "I wasn't supposed to pursue music," she told a crowd at Rider …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204