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Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University full-time faculty, staff and … face shields using 3D printing—have aided the surrounding health care community. Applicants can request up to $10,000 … through many agencies, including the National Institutes of Health,  National Science Foundation, the  National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… ask Marie Bridges , a recent graduate of Western Michigan University’s electrical engineering program. … Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bridges applied for a Michigan Space Grant Consortium Grant, which funds … was to make it easier for NASA to study the long-term health effects, including reproductive health and biological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848

Four fall lectures to address international topics

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… African economic development will be speaking at Western Michigan University this fall. Tsegaye Admasu Tsegaye … professor of Afro-American and African studies and public health at the University of Michigan, will speak on "Africa and the Perversities of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1627

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… of the many career destinations her experiences at Western Michigan University made possible. "I could never imagine … that I would be here one day," says the soon-to-be Western Michigan University alumna, who will graduate with honors on … aviation Broncos. Her research into improving pilot mental health was recognized in broader circles, earning her an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

State regulatory atmosphere is topic of breakfast talk

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… (not verified) on Hilfinger KALAMAZOO--Efforts to revamp Michigan's regulatory and licensing environment will be … of the Keystone Community Bank Breakfast Series at Western Michigan University. Steven Hilfinger, director of the … Hilfinger plans to focus on regulations that protect the health and safety of Michigan's citizens. The Keystone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/778

Gerontology expert Page-Robin dies

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… has died. Ellen Page-Robin , professor emerita of community health services, died Jan. 3 in Kalamazoo. She was 82. Ellen … and received the Distinguished Faculty Award from the Michigan Association of Governing Boards in 1986. Her … Society of America. She also was a delegate to the Michigan White House Conference on Aging in 1981. Page-Robin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21424

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… by Deanne Puca on Robert S. Wirbel , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and … as administrator of safety in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety in the Department of Public Safety. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

Double feature planned for Arbor Day at WMU this year

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… Mich.—Tree plantings are a typical part of Western Michigan University's annual observance of national Arbor … tree-planting ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at the Sindecuse Health Center off of Gilkison Avenue near the building's … tree species, the eastern white pine (Pinus strobus)—Michigan's state tree. The event also will include a short …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23241

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

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… recognized speaker and educator will visit Western Michigan University Wednesday, Sept. 30 . Hernandez Dr. Paul … and relocating to the Midwest. Hernandez enrolled at Michigan State University and earned a doctoral degree in … Christine Iaderosa, coordinator of Theatre for Community Health in WMU's Sindecuse Health Center, with music by Adam …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152

Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members

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… members and 15 staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its April 9 … , professor of physician assistant/integrative holistic health and wellness, 37 years, effective Dec. 31, 2014 Dr. … L. Cardoza , medical office assistant in the Sindecuse Health Center, 15 years, effective April 30, 2014 Sandra …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541