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WMU Researches Rare Disease
College of Arts and Sciences
… this October. However, this check wasn’t just any check nor was the man who presented it just any man. Frank … disorder that impairs the body’s involuntary (autonomic) functions. Formerly called Shy-Drager syndrome, the … symptoms, but also includes progressive failure of autonomic systems that control blood pressure, pulse rate, and …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rare-disease
Media
Seita Scholars Program
… Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans (WMU News, May 31, … mentors a Seita Scholar (WMU College of Arts and Sciences, November 2015) Issues and Ales Event: College Access. … teens leaving foster care (USA Today, June 15, 2009) Kellogg Foundation grants $500,000 to foster care efforts …
https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media
Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess
News
… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes resume Monday, Jan. 12. KALAMAZOO, … the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to non-represented University employees. Many represented …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605
Business student awarded patent for speaking device
News
… student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Daniel Floyd with his invention, … of Floyd's life since childhood. Speaking clearly was a struggle for Floyd, and therapy helped him immensely. Yet when …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784
Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)
Human Resources
… is required. An unpaid professional development leave is not an automatic benefit, and must have the approval of the … unpaid professional development leave of absence will not result in any loss of seniority, or benefits that are … also life insurance . Long-term disability insurance may not be continued while off the payroll. See also long-term …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid
WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree
News
… freshwater science and sustainability degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Two required program courses are offered in … I 2014 session. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and Northwestern Michigan College have joined forces to expand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542
WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth
Haworth College of Business
… grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of … solely by women. Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. But …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104
Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits
College of Arts and Sciences
… Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership class gives nearly $15,000 to four … based on their established priorities, the class struggled with issues like the age group the organizations …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp
All Life is Learning - June 2023
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… All Life is Learning - June 2023 Director's Note Thank you , Dr. Ed Martini ! M any of you know Ed as one of OLLI at WMU’s biggest supporters, advocates , and one of our all-time …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/june-2023
Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math
News
… Students make a protective case to cushion an egg that will be dropped off of a balcony. "It's important to … to experience various career options within science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields," says Alison … age," says Marsh. "I can only imagine where I would be if no one did that for me." FUTURE PROJECTS Marsh checks to see …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203