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2012-13

Western News

… 2013. The most recent issue is listed first. If you are not able to view these PDF files, you may need to  download  a free copy of Adobe Reader. Western News, June 20, 2013 Story … on saving East Hall; Koretsky named new dean of Lee Honors College; Campus to bid goodbye to two residence halls; …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2012

Programs of Study

Medieval Institute

… in medieval studies, which is open to WMU students minoring in medieval studies . Master of Arts in Medieval … writing theses, one paper may be a chapter of the thesis. Note that students will submit the two papers to the director no later than two weeks prior to examination. Students also …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/academics/currentgrad/programsofstudy

2005-06

Western News

… 2006. The most recent issue is listed first. If you are not able to view these PDF files, you may need to download a free copy of Adobe Reader. Western News, June 22, 2006 Story … Krawutschke, McGurn, Minnick honored; On Campus with Maggie Coughlin. Western News, Jan. 12, 2006 Story highlights: …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2005

Intellectual Property

Research and Innovation

… rights governing the ownership and disposition of new technologies and discoveries are known as "intellectual property" rights, which are derived … itself. The U.S. government grants this 20-year limited monopoly protection in exchange for the inventors teaching …

https://wmich.edu/research/commercialization/intellectual

Funding Opportunities

History

… scholarly research, scientific inquiry, inventive technology and artistic/creative activity. The intent of this funding is to support the student's research, not the student with a salary/stipend. Applications open … https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/grants-student Honors College Research and Creative Scholarship Funds – up to …

https://wmich.edu/history/academics/prospectivegraduatestudents/funding

AI in the Syllabus

Teaching and Learning

… of class or through the introductory module of an asynchronous course, instructors can ensure that students have the … need to meet expectations.   The Challenge One of the biggest difficulties in approaching AI classroom policies is … be biased against English language learners (Liang, 2023). Another reason prohibitive policies may be problematic is …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/ai-syllabus

Making Walking Safer for Pedestrians

College of Arts and Sciences

… Dr. Ron Van Houten says. “People won’t walk places if it’s not safe.” Over his 30-year career, he has spent … get them to reduce their speed. When the signs contained no message, traffic slowed down 30 percent; with a message, … it would be before the sign changed to “Walk.” They later noticed the company had come out with signs that counted …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-vanhouten-safer-walking

Grant allows study of road salt’s influence in lakes

College of Arts and Sciences

… surface area, but is very deep. Stormwater sewers drain runoff, so whatever is put onto the street gets channeled into … mix: “because there is so much salt at the bottom, the lake no longer turns over,” Koretsky said. “The wind is not able to mix it — it doesn’t mix now to the deepest part …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-road-salt-research

Bronco Spotlight: Valerie Leith

Career and Student Employment Services

…   I supervise on average 50 female offenders who are struggling with addiction through an intense structured court … me when pursuing future opportunities for employment. Another aspect that helped me prepare for my career was getting in tune with the community. Knowing the population, resources and dynamics were extremely …

https://wmich.edu/career/valerieleith

Frequently Asked Questions About Suicide

Suicide Prevention Program

… If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide listen non-judgmentally, and help them get to a professional for … is in imminent danger of harming himself or herself, do not leave the person alone. You may need to take emergency … history of being sexually abused, and impulsive or aggressive tendencies. While many people may think about …

https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/basics/faq