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Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter December 2019

Research and Innovation

… in our office this calendar year has been the review and updating of all of our policies, and for many the … and other research related topics. We encourage you to go to our website and check out the policies and procedures … Sciences and other funders of education research.  Go to our website  to register and see the full schedule of …

https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-12-2019

Meals

Travel

… individual meal rate for breakfast, lunch and dinner does include meal taxes and tip. The incidental rate is for … Please Note: When attending a conference or seminar that does not require overnight travel, any costs associated with …

https://wmich.edu/travel/meals

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." Gutierrez She began … and not having those available when I was growing up," says Gutierrez, who moved to the United States from a … funding over time. As the impact of her work grows, so does the praise she's received from community members. Those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… can still throw you a curveball,” adds Carr. “That’s why adaptability and readiness for the unexpected are just …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

Custodial Services

Custodial Services

… is responsible for providing cleaning maintenance and support for more than 50 buildings on the Western Michigan … include lighting, carpet cleaning, floor care, clean up and special projects. Custodial is a vital part of … well as the support of the WMU community) help achieve this goal. Mission statement The mission of Custodial Services is …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/custodial

Defining a Grant or Contract versus a Gift

Research and Innovation

… a Grant or Contract versus a Gift How to define funding or support: is it a gift, grant or contract? It is not always … representative responsible for contracts. Awards are negotiated and accepted on behalf of WMU by ORI. Negotiations … obligation. (See Table) *The presence of any single factor does not represent the condition of a sponsored project or …

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

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… leads, nurturing prospects, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, customer … study abroad program, where he spent one month studying negotiation, global business and culture.  “Headed by Dr. Jim … of all ethnicities while also learning valuable skills in negotiation and global business. It was truly an unforgettable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561

New facility improvement projects continue

News

… Zimmerman and French residence halls that make up the complex located near the Student Recreation Center. … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of … a significant teaching tool on campus. "How often can you go out and show something that was in Michigan before 1812?" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

News

… giving employees paid time off to volunteer. A required upper level business class at Western Michigan University … with resettled refugees to help them learn English. "You go to their house, help them develop their language skills, … offers. Through this program I have grown into someone that does not just want to help but also knows how to help." For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved

W Magazine

… Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved Submitted by Megan Looker on Brown … from vastly different backgrounds but all united by the goal to create a better life. For Dale Brown , a doctoral … received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, does make it possible for program participants to earn a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74812