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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 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 … featured in Broadway's "War Horse" in 2011. Potgieter is not a new face to the WMU Department of Theatre—he last …

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

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

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… 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

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 … staff 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

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… 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 … for other diseases like cancer, but not for MSA,” said Susan, Cervone’s wife of 31 years who helps him with … three years. “I have to deal with it every day,” said Susan. “And, I have to be practical about it every day.” “How …

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 … positions of mentoring or guidance. While today's common usage lends negative connotations to "critic", a more …

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

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes resume Monday, Jan. 12. KALAMAZOO, … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784

Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… is required. An unpaid professional development leave is not an automatic benefit, and must have the approval of the … unpaid professional development leave of absence will not result in any loss of seniority, or benefits that are … also life insurance . Long-term disability insurance may not be continued while off the payroll. See also long-term …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid