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‘It’s not just a set of skills, but an identity’: Professor researches bilingualism at elementary
College of Arts and Sciences
… that indicates that they understood what the teacher was asking. Those who speak Spanish at home are much more … they revert to their native tongue. “If you and I were to walk into a Spanish classroom I guarantee we’d be hearing … mind develop,” she said. In the first year of Wirtz’s project, she received two grants from two foundations. This …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-spanish-wirtz
Making Walking Safer for Pedestrians
College of Arts and Sciences
… Making Walking Safer for Pedestrians By Elena Meadows College of Arts and Sciences Staff Writer Ron Van Houten “Walking is healthy,” Western Michigan University psychology … research into ways to encourage seatbelt use. Van Houten’s project involvement regarding pedestrians includes: — …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-vanhouten-safer-walking
Dance students return from moving experience in Panama
News
… while in Panama. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a class project has now evolved into an active student organization … youth in Kalamazoo. Last year, dance major Sarah Mills was tasked with writing a grant proposal in her dance … submitted her proposal. A dream became a reality when Mills was awarded full funding through the Kalamazoo Artistic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33038
WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall
News
… "And it will attract students from other universities who want the amenities, resources, and learning environment of a … law students to take graduate courses for credits toward their respective degree programs. Dual-listed courses … on legal clinics such as the WMU Cooley Innocence Project. WMU courses taught at the Law School’s campuses. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32560
Research in Medieval and Early Modern Culture
Medieval Institute Publications
… and early modern Submissions: Proposals or completed projects to be considered for publication should be sent to … irony reshaped literary forms, offered new self-reflective ways to engage with moral questions, and contributed to the … comprehensive and full of insight into how the mass liturgy was re-made at a critical period in its development. This …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books/research
Grant allows study of road salt’s influence in lakes
College of Arts and Sciences
… has a relatively small surface area, but is very deep. Stormwater sewers drain runoff, so whatever is put onto the … as soon as possible. It’s just a societal expectation — we want safe roads.” Alternatives, such as putting solar panels … and microbial diversity in the lake. “It’s a fascinating project,” said Koretsky, who said she fell into it by …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-road-salt-research
Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series
News
… of Ethics in Society. The short documentary "Peace During War," profiling the lives of Michael Wilder and Yafinceio … as role models for local youth through the Peace During War Project. Yafinceio "Big B" Harris and Michael "Too …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640
Empower Success
Bronson School of Nursing
… funds the Empowering Nursing Students for Success project. Empower Success targets students from … Fall 2018 Empower Success students Empower Success was designed to recruit, retain and graduate more students … Diversity program. Dr. Mary Ann Stark wrote a grant that was funded through this program. The Bronson School of …
https://wmich.edu/nursing/empower
Conference to explore transforming healthcare through information technology
Haworth College of Business
… through information technology Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Burke KALAMAZOO—A senior advisor for innovation … medical information officer, IBM Healthcare. Topic: IBM Watson Project—Impacts on Future Healthcare. Special messages are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27647
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
News
… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak … an astronaut," says Jacob Ganzak , who took a giant leap toward that goal by securing multiple internships at NASA. … towers for space shuttles, Ganzak was granted access to projects few college students ever receive. "It's probably …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872