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History
Biological Sciences
… History History The first regular school year for Western Michigan University, which at the time was named the Western … Normal School, commenced on Sept. 26, 1904. Two faculty members, Dr. Leslie H. Wood and Charlotte Waite, were hired by … and that “working equipment was accumulating” in classrooms and labs. However, Harvey and Koch were still the only …
https://wmich.edu/biology/about/history
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
News
… WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey Submitted … survey next week that will help its senior leaders better understand employees' work experiences and measure … email message announcing the survey project. "We aspire to be a university of choice. We need to learn more about your …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385
Removal of University Property from Campus
Policies
… Removal of University Property from Campus Policy number 06-16 Responsible office Facilities and Debt Planning … from campus unless they have received explicit, written permission by their supervisor, manager, or director. Summary of contents/major changes This policy has been revised to fit the prescribed University Policy format. …
https://wmich.edu/policies/removal-university-property-campus
Meet Val: TESOL
College of Education and Human Development
… in my home so it was a thing that I had grown up with. And because of that, I feel like it's just my calling. I … because it's unique and there's just some people that you might not know who speak another language in their home and … you can learn how to show that representation in classrooms or in daily life. What is your greatest take away from …
https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-val
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
News
… districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Even before COVID-19, school districts nationwide were battling a … for instructors is increasing at K-12 schools, the number of qualified teachers available is on a sharp decline, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Sponsor Updates
Research and Innovation
… Format for Biographical Sketch Changes to NIH Academic Research Enhancement—AREA/R15 Program NIH Policy Change … & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 20-1) . The new PAPPG will be effective for proposals submitted or due, and awards … and pending support and the project description will be of interest to faculty and staff submitting proposals to …
https://wmich.edu/research/proposals-0/sponsor-updates
Social Work
Academics
… and entry-level skills in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. You will also be encouraged to join student organizations related to the … convinced that WMU's School of Social Work is where you belong, consider this added bonus: It is home to the Journal …
https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/socialwork
Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway
News
… Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Work is expected to be complete in fall 2016. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Site construction for the Goldsworth Valley Enhancements project began March 10 and will result in some changes to pedestrian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31006
New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open
News
… New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Entrance to the new … with a Saturday, Sept. 17 , ceremony and a chance for members of the community to tour the center's dramatically … to make brief remarks and formally launch the center will be: State Sen. Margaret O'Brien of Portage. Dr. James …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885
Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign
News
… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam Beal takes part in a photo shoot for the Alzheimer's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687