Weekly Newsletter
September 28-October 2, 2020
First Meeting Updates and Preparation
***We will open booking for first meetings on Monday, October 5 and sharing details on how to book your appointment in next Monday's newsletter***
Additionally, students must complete this form at least 48 hours before their semester meeting: Student Needs Assessment. This form aims to help us prepare for your meeting and gather any resources we may need to discuss with you based on your current needs. While we have not opened appointments yet for these meetings to take place, we encourage you to fill this form out at your earliest convenience.
IMPORTANT WMU DATES
October 2020
- 1st - Last day to apply for spring graduation (April 2021)
- 21st - Spring course offerings are made available at 8 a.m. to view online using GoWMU and Course Lookup ***This is an updated date, moved back from 10/12***
- 26th - Last day to receive a 25% refund for a complete withdrawal
November 2020
- 4th - Spring Registration begins ***This is an updated date, moved back from 10/27***
Lean In Series with Office of Student Engagement
We would like to invite you to participate in our virtual event series, Lean In. Lean In will use different movies, podcasts, TedTalks, and more to discuss different aspects of leadership including teamwork, conflict, mentorship, sustainability, and more.
Lean In will consist of two different programs, Watch & Talk and Listen & Learn.
*Watch & Talk has passed*
Program: Listen & Learn
When: Every Other Tuesday starting on 9/29/20 at 3:30 pm
Where: Zoom
You will have the entire week to listen to the podcast, Tedtalk, or Youtube video that we assign whenever is convenient for you. On Tuesday we will meet over Zoom to discuss the topics, viewpoints, and arguments that were presented. We will talk about how we can apply what we learned to the leadership that we perform on a day to day basis.
Contact Office of Student Engagement for more information.
Study Abroad Fair
Join The Haenicke Institute for Global Education for one of two 2020 WMU Study Abroad Virtual Fair sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or Friday, Oct. 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to discuss:
- STUDY ABROAD 101 | Who? What? When? Why?
- GEOGRAPHIC BREAK-OUT | Where?
- MAKING IT HAPPEN | How?
For more information about the WMU Study Abroad Fair, contact us at study-abroad@wmich.edu.
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2020, 09:00 AM
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Social Justice at WMU - Past, Present, and Future
More information: https://wmich.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6429309
Thursday, Oct 1, 2020, 04:30 PM
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New to Campus: Solution Squad
More information on the Solution Squad here: https://wmich.edu/studentservices/solutionsquad
Helpful Tutorials For Various Online Tools:
Webex - https://wmich.edu/webex
Zoom - https://www.youtube.com/user/ZoomMeetings/videos
Google Classroom - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfgqtCi7hdo
Google Hangout - https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google-Hangouts
Microsoft Teams - https://support.office.com/en-us/article/microsoft-teams-video-training-4f108e54-240b-4351-8084-b1089f0d21d7
COVID-19 Safety on Campus
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, and consistent with the State of Michigan* requirements and the WMU Safe Return plan (https://wmich.edu/safereturn), safety requirements are in place to minimize exposure to the Western Michigan University community. These guidelines apply to all in-person or hybrid classes held either inside or outside a WMU building.
Facial coverings (masks), over both the nose and mouth, are required for all students while in class, no matter the size of the space. This applies in all campus buildings. This includes outdoor class settings where social distancing is not possible (i.e., at least six feet of space between individuals). Following this recommendation can minimize the transmission of the virus, which is spread between people interacting in close proximity through speaking, coughing, or sneezing. During specified classes in which facial coverings (masks) would prevent required class elements, students may remove facial coverings (masks) with instructor permission, in accordance with the exceptions in the Facial Covering (mask) Policy** ("such as playing an instrument, acting, singing, etc.").
Facial coverings (masks) must remain in place throughout the class. Any student who removes the mandatory facial covering (mask) during class will be required to leave the classroom immediately.
Facial coverings (masks) are not a substitute for social distancing. Students shall observe current social distancing guidelines in all instructional spaces, both indoors and outdoors.
Students should avoid congregating around instructional space entrances before and after class sessions. Students should exit the instructional space immediately after the end of class to help ensure social distancing and to allow for those attending the next scheduled class session to enter.
Students who are unable to wear a facial covering (mask) for medical reasons must contact Disability Services for Students (https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices) before they attend class.
These guidelines are in place to ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and staff during the pandemic. Noncompliance is a violation of the class requirements and the Student Code of Honor (https://wmich.edu/conduct/expectations-students).
*For current State of Michigan Executive orders, see: https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705---,00.html
**For the WMU Facial Covering (Mask) Policy, see:
UPDATES TO TRIO PROCEDURES
Appointments
Work Center
Programming
Stay tuned as we finalize the Fall 2020 programming schedule for TRIO SSP.
TUTOR RESOURCES
The Writing Center
Click the link below for location and hours!
WMU Signature
Check out their website below for more information!
Bronco Study Zone!
For more information. visit their website!
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/academics/student-success/bronco-study-zone
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