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Managing your department’s digital presence at wmich.edu just got easier! A new CMS User Guide is now available in goWMU, offering a centralized hub for all web editors.

Whether you are building a new page or refreshing existing content, the updated guide provides:

Step-by-step tutorials: Detailed walk-throughs for all content and component types.

Visual aids: New screenshots to guide you through the interface.

Best practices: Learn about accessibility compliance, branding standards and image preparation.

Roles & navigation: Instructions on managing user permissions and site menus.

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The Department of Biological Sciences' Finch Greenhouse is conducting a limited sale of certain flower and herb plant varieties. Each plant sells for $5/each and are available via preorder only. Faculty, staff, and students may shop the online storefront via the Greenhouse Store. The sale runs from May 18-22, and orders may be picked up at the Finch Greenhouse on the first floor of Wood Hall each day during the sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Proceeds directly support the operation of the greenhouse and for more information, please contact amanda.j.mcphail@wmich.edu.

The Make A Difference Selection Committee is now seeking supporting nomination materials for the  2025-26 Make A Difference Annual Award. Nominate a colleague who has received a Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 Make A Difference Semiannual Award now through May 31 at . View annual award candidates.

A committee of peers will select award recipients based on your comments rather than the individual's reputation, title or position. Provide specific information and use descriptive examples in support of your nominee to ensure they get the full consideration they deserve. For selection criteria and detailed program information, view the program guidelines. Annual Award recipients will be honored at WMU Fall Award Celebration.

WMU Asian Initiatives invites students, faculty, staff and community members to join Tai Chi this summer. Open to all experience levels, sessions promote wellness, balance and mindfulness through guided instruction. Join us to learn more about this ancient Chinese tradition, which promotes low-impact "meditation in motion."

Twelve-week class sessions are set to begin in mid-May. Tai Chi Basic, Tai Chi Intermediate and Tai Chi Fan will be offered. Groups will meet in Sangren Hall. Registration is required. Learn more and sign up at wmich.edu/global/events/community-classes. Participants are encouraged to register early and share this opportunity with others.

WMU Asian Initiatives is a unit of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education.

Need to know whether a WMU system or service is operational, down for maintenance, or unavailable for another reason? The WMU System Status page is a helpful self-service resource that lists all WMU enterprise systems and clearly shows whether they’re available or experiencing an issue.

If you see a system listed as experiencing a Service Disruption, rest assured that our WMU IT teams are already aware and working diligently to restore service as quickly as possible. This page includes updates on planned maintenance as well as unexpected outages or incidents, so you always have the latest information.

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