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WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by Anonymous … and drop-offs. Part of that will involve experimenting with different materials. Kim says aluminum was initially a … contact technique, which keeps the cane tip in contact with the walking surface using a sweeping motion. Kim says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure

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… Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU main campuses closed on … of rapidly falling snow and clear campus parking lots. With a forecast of severe cold and continuing snowfall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20282

March 24, 2020 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… has shared both the University’s commitment to the health and safety of our community as well as examples of essential … access for truly essential requirements collaboratively with our colleagues in Public Safety as well as assuring we … access. The form is NOT required. UPDATE July 22, 2020. With the return of activities to campus by review,  we are …

https://wmich.edu/research/march24-status

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marti Hearron KALAMAZOO, … to their disciplines. The designations will come with supplemental funding to support research and creative … biostatistician. During that time, she was a trailblazer with a number of "firsts" to her credit. Active nationally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

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… clinic identify avenues to improve efficiency amid the pandemic could win a team of Western Michigan University … operations. After observing and analyzing data for several months, they recommended a variety of changes to streamline … set the team up for success. “The team worked very well with each other,” says Geyer. “Our industry contact (WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515

Vivien Sansour

Humanities

… Vivien Sansour Vivien Sansour “The Palestine Heirloom Seed Library: … founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. She works with farmers worldwide on agricultural issues, seed … have seeds to share, you are welcome to bring them, along with cultural information that would help others get to know …

https://wmich.edu/humanities/vivien-sansour

WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation

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… consecutive 'military friendly' designation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU named one of the nation's … Military Friendly Schools KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named one of the nation's most … this fall, when Joyce M. Busch , a U.S. Army veteran with more than 25 years of team management experience, took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills Submitted by Chris Hybels on TRIO … and leadership development types of programs. And so with the students from TRIO FESP, we spent a day doing some …  Lake Camp getting to build connections and deepen bonds with one another. Participating in activities such as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western

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… Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ebony Vision … on, Ebony Vision reached many communities by collaborating with various student organizations to perform at nearby … somebody who looked like you that wanted to be in community with you, that wanted to ensure you were loved and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70863

Erica Martinez

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Erica Martinez Erica Martinez Business Manager Senior Office (269) 387-2349 Send an email Location 3070 Seibert Administration Building … Mailing address Office of Academic Affairs Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI 49008-5204 …

https://wmich.edu/provost/directory/martinez