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Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life

W Magazine

… almost impossible to navigate, an occupational therapist can be an immeasurably helpful guide to an improved quality of … 100 Most Influential Occupational Therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association, is also the donor who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000

Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… health care activist and author will speak in mid-November at Western Michigan University. Richard Kirsch , author … Affordable Care Act is that it shows grassroots politics can still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists … With all the money in politics today, organized citizens can still make change." Richard Kirsch As the national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… of these campaigns and actions that individuals can take in response. The event is hosted by Western's … Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS). The lecture will be live streamed for attendees outside Kalamazoo, including … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… vice president for Facilities Management . Chad M. Stirrett began as a new administrator in the department responsible … of the campus-built environment now and for decades into the future. “There’s always challenges to balance between older facilities and the newer ones and the decision …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four passengers at a time, or a wheelchair … project—New Autonomous Mobility Vision for Michigan—is being funded through the $8 million Michigan Mobility … for our veterans," Asher adds. "New autonomous technology can fill this mobility need now, and completing this project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

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… childhood dreams realized on a daily basis. She’s wanted to be a pilot ever since she boarded her first plane to … years since Bessie Coleman became the world’s first African American female pilot, Black women still make up less than 1% of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

Michigan has minerals America needs

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… are located in Michigan, although more research needs to be done to better characterize their locations, quantity and … magnesium, manganese, niobium, potash, rhenium, rubidium, scandium, strontium, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, … the entire domestic supply of metallic magnesium from 1927 into the late 1930's was produced by the Dow Chemical Co. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic

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… of all of the concerns and anxiety at this time, but INP can at least help with food and urgent expenses.” For the … through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visits, however, will be allowed by appointment only , and will not include … will be collected and provided by pantry staff. Students can access the pantry once every two weeks. Right now, Reed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58738

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… Mich.—The Disney name evokes nostalgia for many who remember their first visit to the Magic Kingdom, treasured … journey following in the footsteps of the American entrepreneur and pioneer in the animation industry. … to learn about topics that they might not have looked into in a much more engaging and exciting way than a typical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Flu shots available at the WMU Student Center Nov. 8 and 9

Sindecuse Health Center

… at the WMU Student Center for events over two days in November. Only influenza vaccines will be given at the student center events. All flu shots given … center for updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccinations. These can be given at the same appointment as a flu vaccine. To …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73259