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Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters

College of Education and Human Development

… have been partial out to different places and wanted to do everything under one roof," says  William   Arbogast , … needed and brought those things to Sindecuse." Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director of Sindecuse Health Center, adds … firefighter for Cooper Township, had his annual physical done at Sindecuse Health Center. Hosting the physical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… is We Talk’s Spring Keynote Speaker. He will discuss how the traditional Seven Grandfathers teaching has guided his work in public service and helped him to engage across … tribal nations allows the opportunity to provide tribally endorsed resources to increase capacity building within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… my sophomore year that teaching was my calling. I grew up working around children because my mom was a children's … a job at a local church daycare. After the pandemic hit, however, the daycare eventually shut down and she was left without a job. Fortunately for her, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

Politics played a role in pandemic shelter-in-place orders, WMU researchers find

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… and gyms closed and many businesses sent employees home to work or laid off staff and completely shut down. The actions have ignited a tug-of-war between public … Michigan University finds politics played a major part in how and when SIPOs were implemented. Funded by a Meader …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61626

WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11

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… Fan Fest from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 , in Waldo Stadium. The event will take place in conjunction with … child to receive new shoes; and volunteers and school staff work to find the right fit for each student's feet. New … donations to purchase shoes in all sizes each year. Learn how to contribute and volunteer online. For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096

Trustees to consider 2020-21 general fund budget proposal Thursday

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… operating budget as University officials continue to work through the funding challenges and uncertainties WMU … operating budget, and the state has not yet indicated how its multibillion-dollar shortfall will impact funding for Michigan's public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60033

University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award

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… achieved greatness by contributing a substantial body of work to their discipline, and they are widely recognized … joined Western’s faculty in 1999 after completing his postdoctoral degree at Penn State University. He earned a Ph.D. … a colleague. “Dr. Atashbar’s work has clearly demonstrated how he has established himself as a teacher-scholar. He has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68941

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck is on a team working to create voice-activated technology that is … research has demonstrated that, compared to people who don't stutter, stutterers are more likely to be unemployed, … and where it falls short. "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why they are not using it and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… from judges. Team SELPE (left to rright): Tatenda Zindoga, Kate Mih and Agnes Nyanamba The winning team for 2023 … something that pushed us out of our comfort zones. That is how SELPE was born,” he says. The process of preparing for … for the pitch went toward getting the audience involved and working on body language. I practiced in front of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591

Trailblazing company mophie to build at BTR Park

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… research university, WMU, is a real honor," says Shawn Dougherty, chief operating officer for the company. "Not … exhilarating relationship that is taking shape with WMU." Dougherty says. Founded in 2005 in Oshtemo, mophie is now … interns as well as engaging the University's faculty on workflow design for the new building. With its facility in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1095