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New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

News

… to receive $4 million to boost its autism research and professional training initiatives , State Rep. Margaret … use the funding to tackle the growing national incidence of the brain development disorder by: Increasing the number of new professionals in the field each year and developing a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702

Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board

News

… , a Western Michigan University department chair and professor, to the State Board of Accountancy. Smith, chair and professor in the WMU Department of Accountancy, will continue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41684

Adults Doing Life Skills Clinic

Occupational Therapy

… while maintaining and increasing functional skills. Many of the consumers are in wheelchairs, are nonverbal, have … assessment and treatment, sensory modulation, range of motion, attention and activities of daily living. Through evaluation, the   Adults Doing Life …

https://wmich.edu/ot/life-skills-clinic

WMU grants near $2.4 million mark in March

News

… included a new, $416,385 award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Dr. Lisa Baker , professor of psychology, A major goal of this research is to … expand international opportunities for regional K-12 schools and local businesses. Grants for public service were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23420

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

News

… . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no … spring recess, including Kalamazoo Film Society screenings of "The Impossible," Bronco men's and women's basketball … contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Admissions office will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5282

WMU shares applied behavior analysis training videos for autism

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Fuqua KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of free videos on autism assessment and intervention … techniques is now available to a national audience of educators and practitioners, thanks to Western Michigan University's Autism Center of Excellence. The video series includes interviews with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23195

Ph.D. program cohosts second annual PBRN Symposium

College of Health and Human Services

… and education to discuss the current and emerging landscape of health care delivery in Michigan. The 2016 symposium was … in health care. "Self-sufficiency in the delivery of health care is the ability of a household to consistently provide for their basic …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/10-2016-mpbrn

Leaves and Absences from Work: Military Leave

Human Resources

… States military service will be granted an unpaid leave of absence and reinstatement privileges as prescribed by … Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Eligibility "Military service" refers to voluntary or involuntary performance of duty with the Armed Services, or their reserve …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-military

Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended

News

… key areas. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo County and state of Michigan health officials have recommended avoiding outdoor activities after dusk due to local cases of the rare but serious mosquito-borne virus Eastern Equine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468

WMU Theatre Presents More Fun than Bowling

Theatre

… small Midwestern town. He is sitting on a hilltop where two of his three wives are buried. Lois was zapped by lightning … into a perfect bowler's grip. Jake replays the key frames of his life and, from time to time, is visited by his … and a revolver lurking nearby? “Within its thin overlay of absurdum, More Fun than Bowling is a zany romantic comedy …

https://wmich.edu/events/72238