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Making a Difference for Students Pursuing Careers

College of Arts and Sciences

… and they selected her as one of the Make a Difference Award recipients in the fall round of the semi-annual award that recognizes Western Michigan University staff … just before graduation. [She] provides excellent customer service to her students and her colleagues, she promotes a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/steeno

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

News

… to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher

News

… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the area of flexible printed electronics with its highest award. The foundation awarded Dr. Margaret Joyce , a WMU … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

News

… Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 goal during the first few weeks after its launch, gaining almost $89,000. Just 11 percent of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Dispute Resolution: Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services

Human Resources

… Dispute Resolution: Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services Policies and Procedures Manual Section 10 General … of services Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services was created in early 2000 to help members of the University … about the volunteer mediators (in aggregate, hereafter referred to as "case files") will be kept at the …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-cedrs

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in … and most distinct parts, then act on those. This has always been vital in solving complicated problems that come … my aircraft design and business acumen,” he says. “After five years, I came back home to join WACO as they go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

News

… courage and tenacity, this story focuses on how the Flint water crisis was discovered and then exposed to the world. This book club … the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

News

… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the … the  Distinguished Faculty Scholar ,  Distinguished Service ,   Emerging Scholar ,  Excellence in Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

March 24, 2020 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… 24, 2020 Status Letter Dear Colleagues,  As you are well aware Governor Whitmer issued a stay at home executive order. … contains further instructions and examples of essential services that require physical access to campus as well as … March 25. If an unanticipated need for access arises after this date, we will continue to review as quickly as …

https://wmich.edu/research/march24-status

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … serve as a reminder that perseverance and dedication are always worth it.”  Katie Pesola Quick credits her … has received the Food Marketing Association Distinguished Service Award. Evan Raches  is a junior from St. Joseph, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742