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Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities

College of Health and Human Services

… Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in … lifts and transfers safely. DPT students developed a checklist identifying key parts of a transfer that were … body mechanics. It was concluded that future DPT students should look further into the best training methods to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

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… grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … in carbon dioxide emissions throughout the U.S. economy.” Western's project will be led by the Michigan … and we have other folks that are looking at the risks and how we mitigate and manage those risks. So it's a really …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics

College of Education and Human Development

… Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics Submitted by … for her amazing work with the youth at her school and how important literacy was for them. In addition we were … thesis addressing the lack of diversity in education and how to solve it, which we thought was great. She is also a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73161

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program … needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting … Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy … our lives more and more, and we need to make a change in how we generate power," Gomez says. "If 20 years ago we … integrate old and new technology. "We're very interested in how to model this problem, how to predict the behavior and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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… Book discussion at WMU precedes visit by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Submitted by Deanne Puca on … interested in attending the free event with Abdul-Jabbar should register at kpl.gov/reading-together/2017 . Multiple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38206

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of … look forward to meeting our diverse community and learning how our office can best assist them during their time here.” … hosting lectures, panel discussions and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

Student government offers free legal advice for students

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… Student government offers free legal advice for students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … chief justice. "Students are able to seek legal advice on how to proceed regarding landlord-tenant conflicts, … wsa-chiefjustice@wmich.edu with questions. Contact: Tonya Durlach September 14, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1585

Professor contributes to mathematics education research

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… Professor contributes to mathematics education research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … The various tools represent different approaches to how mathematics education researchers interpret fidelity of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1886

Richmond Center to host exhibit 'Caroline Gore: mercurial silence'

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… Richmond Center to host exhibit 'Caroline Gore: mercurial … silence is the culmination of an investigation of how grief and loss manifest in society. Comparative meanings … multidisciplinary research of historical jewelry, Roman myth, and materials and objects as they relate to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12438