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Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs

News

… and advertising students. The Bronco Blitz initiative is supported by a Western  Experience-Driven Learning Venture … education, ensuring students are career-ready upon graduation. "I've watched our digital marketing program more than quadruple in size in a few short years, so these initiatives (and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

News

… ambitious winter-spring session. To find out about these upcoming activities, those interested are invited to attend … M.D. School of Medicine, who will bring participants up-to-date on the practice of modern medicine. Breakout … per year, or $17.50 if joining midyear. Programs are designed for passionate learners age 50 and over and offered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital

Haworth College of Business

… business owners with capital, the center has successfully supported its first business acquisition through Sleeping … operations and sales as well as a network of investors and suppliers, Abdella saw a great opportunity to collaborate … with success tied directly to how well talent is managed, supported and developed. The company is already a thought …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373

WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal

News

… schools in 20 West Michigan counties, the project will support teams of school principals and teacher leaders by: Providing intense professional development and support, and money for renewal projects for teams of leaders … who may be future principals. The school team will be assigned a team of coaches who will work with them over a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228

Instructional Development Grants

Teaching and Learning

… Instructional Development Grants Updates   The Instructional Development Grants program is … grant program will be conducted by a faculty advisory group, which will respond to faculty feedback about the grant … student learning through instructional and curricular redesign and innovation. The goal of Instructional Development …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/faculty-development/grants

Capital Intern Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… would reach that high. We started in 1978 with just a couple of interns in Kalamazoo Township.” A longtime political … by the Lee Honors College. Twice a week, students assigned to state representatives, senators, lobbyists and … life,” Witt says. “You’re seeing and contributing to the bigger picture, and that is greatly appreciated and valued by …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western

News

… . “We believe that our strength lies in our commitment to supporting diversity and promoting inclusion so that everyone … reminds me of the beauty of AAPI cultures and traditions. Support and Fellowship Members of the Asian Pacific American … cultural traditions with the Western community. "The two biggest traditions and holidays we celebrate are the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333

On The Town

Theatre

… Matt Shabala Stage Manager:  Taylor Matthews* Costume Designer:  Kathryn Wagner Sound Designer:  Meg Schelling* … Vandenberg Figment: Jake Reinstein Flossie: Madison Bouwer Uperman: Mason Gratton Workman 1: Gerard Wells Emcee: Chris … Battle Creek, MI. Previous Credits: Jack, Into The Woods; Curly, Oklahoma; Diesel, West Side Story. WMU Debut! Riley …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/onthetown-program

Alumni Spotlights

Trombone Program

… success. eVAN CLIFTON (B.M.'15) (NEW) Evan Clifton  is a freelance bass trombonist and studio musician in Nashville, … Autónoma de Querétaro and the Conservatorio J. Guadalupe Velázquez. Sandra is a former soloist, guest conductor … NEIL MAXA (B.M.'88) (new) Neil Maxa  has enjoyed an active freelance career in Las Vegas for over 30 years. As a …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/spotlights

Committees

Board of Trustees

… audits, financial decisions, compliance and reporting with support from the WMU Audit Committee. The Board conducts the … including conflict of interest; and other matters designated by the Chair of the Board, the President, … Board Chair. Members Vice Chair Alan Turfe Trustee James Liggins Jr. Trustee Kara Wood Meetings The committee will meet …

https://wmich.edu/trustees/committees