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Defining a Grant or Contract versus a Gift
Research and Innovation
… or support: is it a gift, grant or contract? It is not always easy to define funding. An award might not meet all of the characteristics in one area … state and local public agencies for procurement of specific services. Proposals for Contracts are submitted through …
https://wmich.edu/research/sponsored-project-vs-gift
Congratulations to the 2016 CHHS Outstanding Alumni Academy inductees
College of Health and Human Services
… On Friday, Oct. 7, the College of Health and Human Services welcomed three inductees to its Outstanding Alumni … This year's CHHS Outstanding Alumni panel discussion was on the topic of Interprofessional practice and patient … made for an interesting conversation. The panel discussion was followed by the CHHS induction ceremony, where inductees …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/2016-academy
History in Full
Paper Technology Foundation
… resources to establish the paper industry in 1867; ample water and timber was readily available. Talented men with names like Lyon, … combined sales of all the manufacturing, distributive, and service industries and 24 percent of total personal incomes …
https://wmich.edu/papertechfoundation/history-full
History of Physics at WMU
Physics
… traces its history to 1904, when instruction began at what was then Western State Normal School. Physics was taught, … these efforts, the Navy formally recognized “the splendid service rendered the nation by Western Michigan College of … Hall with 6,000 pounds of enriched uranium on loan from the AEC. A master’s program launched in 1960 quickly became …
https://wmich.edu/physics/about/history
Free Speech
Free Speech
… as flag-burning, wearing armbands, using the symbol of the swastika or political cartoons, some types of speech are not … a pamphlet published by the Congressional Research Service. Is hate speech protected by the first amendment? … Yes. Hate speech is generally defined as insults towards a person or group of people based on their race, …
https://wmich.edu/freespeech
Pre-Law Application Process
Political Science
… University who have decided to apply to law school will want to consider the following. Deciding where to apply Many … of Political Science or it may be ordered from Law Services using the publication order form in the … wish or can afford. Each application requires a fee ; fee waivers are available in cases of financial need. Apply to …
https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-app-process
All Life is Learning - December 2024
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … learning community and is one of the most tax efficient ways to support your favorite charities. This type of gift, … 2025. The help needed will focus on three areas— Customer Service/Communications: This volunteer will send out …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2024
Fall Protection Program
Environmental Health and Safety
… may be found at unprotected sides and edges, hoist areas, wall openings, excavations, ramps, walkways, or holes in walking surfaces such as skylights. … and defective components shall be removed from service. The department supervisor shall have a plan and …
https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/fall-protection
Capital Intern Program
College of Arts and Sciences
… areas as diverse as policy making, intelligence and social service, these individuals have at least one thing in … A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … the paper all the time,” Houghton says. “Any time there was a new city manager or township director, or a new judge …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern
Spring 2025 Honors College Course Catalog
Lee Honors College
… - 12:15 p.m. 1280 SCHDR 3 credit hours David Watson Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ACTY 2100 … will present an overview of various disabilities, the services which have developed to help individuals function … of the desert southwest and an exploration of culture, archaeology, and ecology. Punctuated by therapeutic soaks in hot …
https://wmich.edu/honors/spring25lhc