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Join us in celebrating Dr. Betty Dennis and her remarkable 38 years of service to Western Michigan University.
Thursday, June 19
3 to 5 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services Atrium
Bring your stories and smiles as we celebrate the incredible journey and impact of Dr. Dennis.
Looking for a fun summer camp for your child, ages 6–11? West Hills Athletic Club's Summer Tennis Camp is the place to be! Our weekly camps run now through Aug. 21, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. Each day, campers will enjoy a fun and engaging tennis lesson with our professional coaches, a relaxing snack break (don’t forget to pack one daily!), and a rotating lineup of age-appropriate games like: pickleball, dodgeball, obstacle courses, tag, and more! Guaranteed fun for all campers! Join us for an unforgettable week of summer activities, learning, and laughter. Find out more at wmich.edu/westhills/events/tennis-camps.
WMU employees, join Registered Dietitian, Gretchen Kauth and learn learn about the power of pulses! Pulses are the dry edible seed within the pod of various legumes – think lentils, chickpeas, and beans such as black, navy and pinto. Pulses are nutritious, versatile, affordable, sustainable, and delicious. Tuesday, July 29 from 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. at the Sindecuse Health Center, Room 3131.
Register by Monday, July 28.
Virtual project overview webinars are scheduled and available to everyone over the coming weeks. During these sessions, the project team will provide an overview of calling in the Webex App, discuss physical phone devices, share details on the upcoming transition process, and address any questions.
Register for a webinar https://go.wmich.edu/s/article/Phone-Services-Transition-Project
On Monday, June 23, the area of sidewalk surrounding the Board of Trustees Fountain will be closed for fountain restoration work. This area is located between Waldo Library and University Computing Center. The sidewalk will be closed through Friday, August 15. Please use caution when in the area.
Starting June 3, 2025, the Credential Manager, which powers the change password process, will require 2FA for eligible users.
What does this mean for you?
If you are required to use 2FA, you will be prompted for 2FA while using the Credential Manager application.
What is Credential Manager?
The system that powers the ability for end users to update and manage their password used with their Bronco NetID.
For more information on changing your password, visit the Change My Password help article.
Direct questions to the Help Desk at (269) 387-4357.
The project to demolish Vandercook Hall, located on Oakland Drive, is set to begin this week. Hazardous material abatement will begin on Tuesday, May 27, and will be on-going until demolition starts in early July. Restoration of the site is scheduled to be completed by the end of August.
As announced earlier this year, after structural and environmental assessments of the 86-year-old building, it was determined the building’s architecture would not accommodate the space, technology and ADA needs of modern academic, administrative or student housing facilities. The building has not been used for decades and over time increasingly poses safety and liability risks. There are no plans to build on the property after site restoration.
On Wednesday, May 21, barricades will close West Michigan Ave to vehicular traffic from Ring Rd N to the Gathering Tree. This closure is necessary to start the Pedestrian Green Space project. Those seeking access to Seibert Administration Building, Student Center or Sangren Hall should proceed to parking Lot 41. There is drop off access at Sangren Hall, Wilbur St or Student Center Loop Rd. Metered parking is also available in Lot 28 via Student Center Loop Rd to access the Student Center and Seibert Administration Building. The project will also include the removal of Lot 16 and 94, which will close sometime in June.
All pavement for roadways and walkways will be complete, pedestrian barriers will be removed and pedestrian crosswalk lighting will be…
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Join us as we celebrate the retirement of Dr. Betty Dennis after 38 years of service to WMU. We will be recognizing Betty’s years of service at a celebration on Thursday, June 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the atrium of the College of Health and Human Services building on east campus.
Betty began her career at WMU in Career Planning and Student Employment as a receptionist and credentials supervisor followed by a role as academic advisor in the Haworth College of Business. She then was the Alpha coordinator and advising director for University Curriculum. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Dennis has mentored and trained part-time faculty, particularly in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. She has held various leadership roles, including Associate…