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WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide
W Magazine
… University professor's pedestrian traffic safety research is garnering national attention—and saving lives in the … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when … next three years. That was the end of the speeding. That's what it takes to make a change. You've got to get people to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296
Top-ranked Occupational Therapy textbook updated
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… use in curricula across the country and world. Drs. Ben Atchison and Diane Dirette , professors of occupational therapy, … of "Conditions in Occupational Therapy," which was published in November by Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. The … affect occupational therapy needs, and how to determine what occupational therapy services to provide. Case studies …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/299
Art emeritus publishes retrospective
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… Art emeritus publishes retrospective Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … emeritus of art at Western Michigan University has published a book chronicling his more than 50 years of work. … in 1996 after 30 years of teaching, drawing and painting in what is now the Frostic School of Art. He earned a Bachelor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/137
Business student 1 of 4 recipients of statewide scholarship
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… Niemchick KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University student is one of four students in Michigan to be awarded a 2013 … and the professors help to motivate me to go out and get what I want. WMU professors like to see students do well, so … I have when I graduate the better off I will be." Niemchick is also the sole recipient of this year's Lakeshore Human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8592
Joan B. Rickard obituary
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… verified) on Joan B. Rickard , a longtime staff member in what is now WMU's Office of University Relations, died Friday, … Rickard For 19 years beginning in 1981, Rickard was an administrative secretary, managing logistics for the areas of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11126
Diversity, leadership institute seeking program proposals
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is accepting program proposals until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 , … student Diversity & Leadership Institute. The institute is for WMU's undergraduate student leaders and will take … to enhance their leadership abilities as they learn about what it means to be a leader in a diverse world and how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12169
Sindecuse Health Center achieves re-accreditation
Sindecuse Health Center
… center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care. Accreditation is recognized as a marker of excellence by medical … companies, state and federal agencies and the public. "What matters to students, faculty and staff is timely access …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46877
Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support
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… Flynn on Student Success Hub will offer streamlined, holistic support to proactively address issues and help students thrive at Western. KALAMAZOO, … coaching to academic guidance and financial aid assistance, Western Michigan University undergraduate students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934
Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event
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… Focus on English language learners at Humanities Center event Submitted … Mich.—A Michigan State University scholar will explore what works and what doesn't when it comes to learning English as a second …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38245
WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7
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… WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7 Submitted by Deanne Puca on … “When a student is blind, they have accessible materials. What a screen reader can’t read, we get a sighted aide to … to a phone camera or computer screen allows agents to relay what they see back to the individual. Using GPS, these …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591