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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

Academic Program Review FAQ

Institutional Effectiveness

… program/program cluster, and click "Submit." A step-by-step walkthrough of the process can be found  … to “cluster” similar programs into one template. That way, information that is common to all programs within the … reports to respond to APR questions. What happens after the final review of my program? Reviewed programs will …

https://wmich.edu/effectiveness/program/academic/faq

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, along with chemistry, under the auspices of the … these efforts, the Navy formally recognized “the splendid service rendered the nation by Western Michigan College of …

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

Healing through art and community, a choral concert that made a difference

College of Fine Arts

… from its beginnings in the early 80s through today.   It was a year ago when a colleague showed McWilliams “Of Rage … I knew that regardless, if all of that stuff went wrong, it was still going to make a difference in at least a few … as well. The audience remained in the Dalton lobby long after the performance, talking and interacting with the …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/05/mcwilliamsrecital

2014-15 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… and clinical literature on resurgence of problem behavior after successful treatment, and will describe some recent research from my laboratory suggesting ways that we might prevent or attenuate resurgence when … The presentation highlighted who these students are, what services they typically receive, what can be done to improve …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2014-15-events

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 … Kalamazoo, MI 49009  Mark your calendars and prepare for an afternoon of fun, socializing, and knowledge-sharing! Start … 2025. The help needed will focus on three areas— Customer Service/Communications: This volunteer will send out …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2024

Lys

Theatre

… turned autonomous zone, 2030   CREDIT: David  Lang’s JUST (AFTER SONG OF SONGS) included b y arrangement with Boosey & … Lexi Klapp,  Mary Narusis , Charles St. George,  Bryce Wanstead,  Zachary Widner  Arts Management Assistant s :  Gracie Niec , AJ Howard     Bios   Brooke Candella (Chorus)   is a Sophomore …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/lys-program

The politics behind the Paris agreement on climate change

College of Arts and Sciences

… but the United States opted out of it. Australia and Canada wavered and then backed out of Kyoto, too. China and India, … chance. The online magazine, Quartz , relates how a deal was reached: In the last few hours of negotiations, all … signing on. Australia has elections to get through but afterward it will probably sign.” Keele pointed out that …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-earthday-keele-climate-change

All Life is Learning - May 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… spring has arrived and we’re all excited for both the warmer weather and to continue with face-to-face OLLI … know. We unfortunately are limited in staff and are not always available as we would like to be for instructors. … Masks will become optional in indoor instructional spaces after Friday, May 6. Through May 6, masks must continue to …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/may-2022