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WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… Rafferty . The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes and sixth-grade art … Rafferty's adaptation of Bruce Coville's award-winning novel works a fine balance between the mundane and magical … of training for live theatre." Potgieter Potgieter is a freelance theatre arts practitioner currently based in Cape …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

News

… Anderson says. "Our students graduate with excellent knowledge of the content of their own disciplines, but what … any business and are able to navigate that successfully and not get thwarted from accomplishing their goals." The … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

News

… of equity and inclusion. Today the University is announcing two major initiatives aimed at dismantling systemic … in an effort to demonstrate that hate and racism have no place among us." Information about how to formally submit … New workshops on power privilege and identity, microaggressions and cultural humility: The Office of Diversity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Disability

Institutional Equity

… are, hence, required to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise … Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the … and others have equal access to its programs, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or …

https://wmich.edu/equity/disability

Walking through the Gateway to India

Haworth College of Business

… social justice and how the two can exist in business and nonprofit ventures in India and globally,” says Harrison. … settings one day and rural villages receiving aid from nonprofit organizations the next. Crucial learning took … By that point, so much trust had developed that people felt free to express themselves. There were a few tears—including …

https://wmich.edu/business/india2017

Updates in Academic Affairs: September 15, 2016

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and is based in the Bernhard Center. The day includes keynote lectures, workshops, an awards ceremony recognizing … begins at 8:30 a.m. in rooms 208-210 and includes keynote presentations by past WMU Distinguished Teaching Award … members.  I would like to extend my thanks to Dr. Susan Freeman and Codie Stone for leading this effort to help …

https://wmich.edu/provost/updates-academic-affairs-september-15-2016

Media

Seita Scholars Program

… Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans (WMU News, May 31, … mentors a Seita Scholar (WMU College of Arts and Sciences, November 2015) Issues and Ales Event: College Access. … teens leaving foster care (USA Today, June 15, 2009) Kellogg Foundation grants $500,000 to foster care efforts …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11. … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002

WMU Researches Rare Disease

College of Arts and Sciences

… this October. However, this check wasn’t just any check nor was the man who presented it just any man. Frank … disorder that impairs the body’s involuntary (autonomic) functions. Formerly called Shy-Drager syndrome, the … symptoms, but also includes progressive failure of autonomic systems that control blood pressure, pulse rate, and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rare-disease

Bas-Reliefs on East Campus

Planning, Space Management and Capital Projects

… bas-reliefs flanking the inscribed building name. It is not known who designed the bas-reliefs. Through the years many faculty have freely given time and talent in support of the …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/planning/east-relief