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President Russ Kavalhuna and the leaders of the five Administrative Redesign initiatives will hold information sessions later this month to provide updates and answer questions about the work underway. The in-person sessions are scheduled for the following times:

These sessions will provide an opportunity to: 

Faculty, staff, and administrators are welcome to attend the annual Sustainability Celebration and Basic Needs Fair on Friday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Board of Trustees Plaza. Meet Broncos who are passionate and already implementing campus change projects and initiatives, facilitating work that is prominent in WMU’s strategic plan, to advance sustainability, biodiversity, well-being, and climate change solutions. Enjoy live music and light refreshments. 
 

This workshop will help participants learn the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger, understand why food can make us feel better temporarily, and learn healthy ways to manage emotions without using food.

Thursday, October 1, 12:05-12:55 p.m. 
Sindecuse Health Center, Room 3118

Contact: Gretchen Kauth
@email

The Office of Institutional Research will offer four webinars for fall 2026. Topics include Bronco Insights, institutional rankings and profiles, data governance, and enrollment forecasting.  Join us to learn more about essential aspects of data at WMU. 

Click here for schedule and registration.

The Mental Health Action Team invites you to attend the Mental Health Summit, taking place on Friday, October 2 from 8am to 12pm at Dunbar Hall. The goal of this free, half-day event is to bring WMU community members together to promote mental health and well-being, while offering practical tools and resources to support personal wellness and student success. Presentation topics include understanding and managing anxiety, well-being strategies, coping skills, and social skill building. To register, please click the link below or search for 'Mental Health Summit' in ExperienceWMU.  

Mental Health Summit Registration

Join the College of Education and Human Development in celebrating Amy Burns, Executive Assistant to the Dean, as she retires after an incredible 46 years of service! Throughout her career at Western, Amy has made a lasting impact on the colleagues, students and community members she has worked with.

Click here for event details and RSVP.

The June commencement ceremony has been discontinued and will now be incorporated into the Spring commencement ceremonies. Summer graduates will automatically be invited to attend the spring celebration. Students who prefer to participate in December commencement may make arrangements through the Registrar's Office.

Spring commencement will be held on Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. Specific ceremony times and college assignments are still being finalized and will be announced no later than early January. 

The Evaluation Center invites WMU faculty, staff, and students to join us for our fall 2026 Evaluation Café series! Hear from speakers sharing their perspective, real-world challenges, and things they've learned from their evaluation work. Sessions begin at noon Eastern and are offered both in person at 4410 Ellsworth, where attendees are welcome to join us for lunch, and virtually via Webex. View the Evaluation Cafe schedule and register. 

Sessions for formal headshots specifically for faculty and staff have been scheduled during fall semester from 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Room 4550 of Sangren Hall Other sessions this semester will be taken at the same time and location on Oct. 22 and Dec. 3. Photos are taken on a walk-in basis, and no appointments are needed.