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WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families
News
… the grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program . One of the largest federal grants in University history, it will fund the Grand Rapids Southeast Promise … for the children of Southeast Grand Rapids." The W.K. Kellogg Foundation , which has invested in Grand Rapids and built …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620
Biography
Trombone Program
… Trombone Retreat Podcast , featuring Steve Wolfinbarger discussing the art of practicing, building a studio culture, … Education degree from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, and the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts … from the University of North Texas. Students in his studio have competed successfully and have won a number …
https://wmich.edu/trombone/meet/teaching
Sphinx Virtuosi to perform at WMU
News
… Virtuosi KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sphinx Virtuosi, comprised of 18 of the nation's top African-American and Latino classical soloists, will perform at Western Michigan University at … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35391
Alumni Excellence Academy Inductee 2016
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… '89, Industrial Engineering Trevor E. Bilicke, born and raised in Albion, MI, is a 1989 WMU graduate of the College of Engineering and … In 1987 he was recognized as the prestigious inaugural Ellis Scholar Athlete for athletics, academics, leadership and …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/bilicke
WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… during the AFS Cast Expo and Congress in Columbus, Ohio. This follows another top three showing of this team at a regional casting competition in Wisconsin. Team … materials,” explains Derrick of the team’s process. “The biggest takeaway for me is we made a fundamental learning that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68171
Charging Station Network Design for Electrified Vehicles in Urban Communities: Reducing Congestion, Emissions, Improving Access
Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities
… Vehicles in Urban Communities: Reducing Congestion, Emissions, Improving Access Advantages of electric vehicles … energy feedstock, reduction of greenhouse gas and other emissions, energy security, fuel economy, reduced operating costs, and reduced emissions leading to lesser air pollution levels. The …
https://wmich.edu/transportationcenter/charging-station-network-design-electrified-vehicles-urban-communities-reducing
Market Research Analyst
Human Resources
… Pay grade F Pay type Exempt/salaried General summary Assists with designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting market research. Major duties Assists with designing, conducting, and coordinating effective … studies using qualitative and quantitative methods. Assists with collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and creating …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010241
Make a Difference staff award nominations due
News
… awards are due by Friday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It … year. The annual award, which may only be received once, is given to each year's four most outstanding semiannual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12876
Book Club: Unshrinking
Study of Ethics in Society
… instructor in the Department of Philosophy, will lead the discussions of Unshrinking (2024) by Kate Manne. Manne highlights fatphobia as a social justice issue that has received insufficient attention. The book … harmful treatment of (and biases against) others on the basis of body size is a moral and political problem on the …
https://wmich.edu/events/74593
Occupancy System
Engineering Division
… are especially effective in areas of short-term and inconsistent use, such as bathrooms, closets, hallways and workrooms. Buildings are considered on an individual basis to evaluate the potential payback from installing the … passive infrared and ultrasonic sensors into one unit. This combination of the long-range detection capabilities of …
https://wmich.edu/facilities/engineering/occupancy-system-lighting-hvac