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Prescribed Burn

Asylum Lake Preserve

… the back-fires in the middle. Standing in a safe location up-wind, the roar of the head fire was so loud that several …

https://wmich.edu/asylumlake/burn

Commercialization

Research and Innovation

… recognition and career enhancement. Potential to open up new funding sources for research—the corporate sector. A … IP. Opportunity for personal financial gain, which can be significant. Opportunity for bringing more resources back to WMU colleges and departments to support further research activities. Compliance—disclosing IP …

https://wmich.edu/research/commercialization

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

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… enterprise "The world of an entrepreneur and startup business is full of pivots," says Adam McFarlin , a 2008 … a business is a critical feature of our economy, and startup activity is a standard gauge of economic vibrancy. "Young … As with many entrepreneurs, Brandon Zavala's first and biggest pivot was leaving a steady job to pursue his startup. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living … Lassig "He went from walking with crutches around our home, up and down stairs … to within about 12 to 16 months losing … and share them with those families who are also struggling to find accessible spaces. "Every step of this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Two to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… It pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is widely recognized … building an impressive body of her own scholarly work, and supporting the careers of countless others. In addition, many … "I want to emphasize that Rozanne Elder can be looked upon as the keystone holding together monastic and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19495

Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new

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… center and dining facility is finished! The gold fins are designed like Michigan tree foliage to help shade the building … almost time for demo day! Construction fencing is going up around Dunbar Hall to reimagine learning for students . … Lee Honors College near Rood Hall? Get excited, an even bigger dino is on the way! Check out the new Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… opening of the Evaluation Lab, an innovative initiative designed to serve the Kalamazoo community while providing … learning The Evaluation Lab's inaugural group of student evaluators includes nine undergraduates and … evaluators meet with local organizations’ leaders, design surveys, analyze data, conduct interviews and focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

Teacher Education Pathways

College of Education and Human Development

… seek advising in the School of Music advising office .** Occupational education studies (6-12) Occupational education … (PK-3 elementary education, K-12 special education) is designed to prepare students to assume teaching … languages (PK-3 elementary education, K-12 TESOL) is designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of …

https://wmich.edu/education/pathways

Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public

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… challenges that women of color encounter. Overall, the group's mission is to provide a forum and means of support for women of color employed in faculty, … nationally with the ACE Office of Inclusive Excellence Group to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… Mich.—The smile on Dr. Lori Gray’s face could light up the entire Western campus, but five years ago when she … mindfulness-based training for survivors. Her first group of four stroke survivors, in a partnership with a … training, Gray couldn’t be more pleased with the focus-group responses from the four people in her pilot study. “All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900