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Students asked for feedback on sustainability fee allocation

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… for feedback on sustainability fee allocation Submitted by Anne Copeland on The sustainability survey is open … student opinions on campus sustainability projects. By taking the survey, students can directly influence how … also indicated their desire for increasing WMU's renewable energy infrastructure and the implementation of an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21542

MIP Author Interview: Jonathan Fruoco

Medieval Institute Publications

… The Modern in Medieval Poetry , published in October 2020 by MIP and De Gruyter. My name is Becky Straple-Sovers, and … poetry, what could we say about the authors of Beowulf, The Wanderer, or the Battle of Maldon?" So, as someone who … that, um... Chaucer's not the father of English poetry. It was very important for me from day one. In fact, I tend to …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/fruoco-interview

Part-time instructors honored during week of events

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… instructors honored during week of events Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A week of … by their respective colleges with teaching excellence awards. President John M. Dunn, Provost Timothy Greene and … are invited to drop by, get out of the cold and enjoy the warmth of good food and conversations with colleagues. And …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21984

Kalamazoo's commitment to education topic of panel at WMU

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… commitment to education topic of panel at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Robb KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The evolution of the … of Ethics in Society's lecture series. It is co-sponsored by the WMU Cooley Law School and the College of Education … discussion of Kalamazoo's educational past all the way to its present. Discussion on the past will include the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45977

WMU public safety named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives

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… named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University's Department of Public Safety was recognized in late February as the No. 3 such department … WMU Deputy Chief Carol Dedow Deputy Chief Carol Dedow was on hand to receive the award during the National Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45697

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

Human Resources

… leave is designed to encourage professional growth and thereby increase an employee's contribution to the overall … Reemployment privilege Upon return, an exempt employee who was on approved unpaid professional development leave will … procedures. The completed application and proposal are forwarded to the employee's department manager/head. The …

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

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Even before COVID-19, … 10 years. So, we need to think creatively about people who want to come back to this who are in schools already in some … for human resources at Kalamazoo Public Schools. "We want to lift up our community by lifting up individuals with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Transfer Services

Transfer

… the growth of students to reach their full potential by providing rich learning opportunities through our …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/admitted/services

Job Search Letters

Career and Student Employment Services

… for a prospective employer. While a cover letter may not always be required, it is a great way to explain to an employer who you are, what you can … (1 paragraph) Catch the employer’s attention quickly by leading with a strong statement Clearly express why you …

https://wmich.edu/career/letters

WMU earns national honors for service to transfer students

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… national honors for service to transfer students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU will be honored at Phi … complete a successful transfer and continue their path toward a bachelor's degree. WMU was the only school in Michigan selected for the National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31522