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Dr. Steve and Ann Rhodes pledge $100,000 planned gift to School of Communication
School of Communication
… Dr. Steve and Ann Rhodes pledge $100,000 planned gift to School of Communication In late fall of 2014, School of Communication … I think it’s critical to have some fund for that -- if we can do something to help that, we want to. We thought if we …
https://wmich.edu/communication/steve-ann-rhodes-gift
Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship
News
… Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brueshaber … giant gas planets. Shawn R. Brueshaber , a doctoral candidate at Western Michigan University, is trying to do … Space Science Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117
One-Page Brief: WMU CAS World Language Requirement in Context
College of Arts and Sciences
… One-Page Brief: WMU CAS World Language Requirement in Context WMU's … diverse and well-founded. What the experts say The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) … need for language competencies well beyond what students can acquire in two semesters. This position is supported by …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lec-survey-language-context
Intellectual Property
Research and Innovation
… Intellectual Property The principal rights governing the … arts." Further, many people recognize that a modern economy cannot function without intellectual property protections. … filed in the United States prior to disclosure, the applicant has 12 months from the U.S. filing date to file in most …
https://wmich.edu/research/commercialization/intellectual
Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir
College of Aviation
… Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir By: Annie Targosz This week's Friday Feature is … set a goal for himself to travel to as many countries as he can and learn as many of their languages as possible! Out of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2019/03/friday-feature-ismail-abuzir
Leaves and Absences from Work: University Convenience Leave of Absence
Human Resources
… Leaves and Absences from Work: University Convenience Leave of Absence Policies and … University (i.e., to reduce paid staff at times when they can be spared). In such cases, the University will pay the … without pay. The employee's regular position must be left vacant during the leave of absence. The consent to release …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-convenience
Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2024 Presidential Scholars
News
… Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2024 Presidential … designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … the scholars, proud of all they have accomplished, and we cannot wait to see what they do next in fulfilling their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75101
Repulpable Silicone Release Liner Paper with Dissolvable Layer
Research and Innovation
… Repulpable Silicone Release Liner Paper with Dissolvable Layer … Published 2019/0203420, Pending Examination in US & Canada Reference: 2016-004 Background The adhesive label … for separation from the base-paper. The sacrificial layer can be applied either directly on the paper fiber surface …
https://wmich.edu/research/repulpable-silicone-release
Professional Preparation
College of Aviation
… Professional Preparation Published by Eric Epplett on Thu, Apr 27, … fulfill the “who you know” stated in the first sentence, whereas the classes fill up the “what you know.” There’s no … to these exciting times ahead, but know that my success can largely be attributed to my degree as a professional …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2017/04/professional-preparation
WMU Receives STARTALK Grant
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU Receives STARTALK Grant Dr. Wafa Hassan, assistant professor of Western Michigan University's Department … the program, participants will be taught that technology can be used in innovative ways to create language engaging …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/startalk-grant