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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 … Research and Innovation for internal approval via the PAF system. What if there is a limit on the number of proposals …

https://wmich.edu/research/sponsored-project-vs-gift

2012-13 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… school founded in Chicago Public Schools in 2009–was established to improve academic outcomes for elementary … of the AIL model, the school, and its supporting systems. In this colloquium, factors that contributed to the … USING OBM TO IMPROVE VOLUNTEER PERFORMANCE Veronica Howard, Ph.D. candidate University of Kansas Applied …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2012-13-events

The House That Will Not Stand

Theatre

… Scenic Designer: Dave Nofsinger Costume Designer: Kathryn Wagner Sound Designer: Landen Yocum Stage Manager: Alexander Matthews CAST Beartrice Albans: * Dwandra Nickole Lampkin Agnes Albans: Arise Rock Maude Lynn … of this fictional narrative is very real. The plaçage system (a financial arrangement between free women of color …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/house-will-not-stand-program

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

News

… not a major gap between the science of cures and the way that we actually regulate these therapies." To that end, … patients and others about how laws or bureaucratic systems may impede clinical research. The panel's audience … spoke to how appropriate a setting the new medical school was for this important discussion. The school, named for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Emotional Wellness Resources

Well-being Resources

… provide support at the individual, community, and systemic levels … faculty, and shareholders. Assists with hardship withdrawals, formal complaints, grade appeals, dismissal appeals … drugs use, disruptive behavior, extreme withdrawal, self-harming, verbal or physical harassment, thoughts …

https://wmich.edu/well-being/resources/emotional

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

News

… just so grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment industry—but I … Community for its diversity in student majors and a support system in the event she chose to change her course of study. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

The Book of Silence

Theatre

… Silence By Heldris de Cornuälle Adapted by Lofty Durham and Wally M. Cornell Presented in collaboration with the Mostly … Thomas, and Pauly Likens, and the kids we carry unsilent, always. For every trans and non-binary kid finding themselves … in the US and around the world navigate the immigration system. Donations go to providing legal representation in …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/book-silence-program

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

News

… Mich.— Alyssa Zamora is passionate about theatre. She always has been. But it wasn't until she came to Western Michigan University that … the opportunity to attend college and a built-in support system, but also an avenue to pursue her passions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

News

… solutions company Phonak. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Rattling silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates isn't exactly music to the ears, … to be distorted as it makes its way through the auditory system." It can take the brain a while to acclimate to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

News

… of a co-worker or staff member who is a Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA or POA employee and deserves to be … the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who provide exceptional services to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004