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WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… by Military Times for sixth consecutive year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436

Campus compensation project heads for home stretch

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… compensation project heads for home stretch Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … notifications on pay grade, title, and salary or hourly pay rates will go to all staff compensation system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23445

Alternative Bronco Breaks

College of Arts and Sciences

… make a difference aren't limited to the city of Kalamazoo, nor the state of Michigan. One of the University's … for Humanity in Queens, NY Animals/Environment with the Loggerhead Marine Life Center/Blowing Rocks Preserve in Juno Beach/Hobe Sound, FL Veterans/Homeless with the Milwaukee …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/alternative-bronco-breaks

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thanksgiving recess officially begins at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20330

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… to fill students' critical unmet needs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the … students. "As the cost of education rises and families struggle to make ends meet, many students cut back on their food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

Field Programmable Block System for the Internet of Things (IoT)

Research and Innovation

… License Status: License Available  Patent Status: US Patent No. 10,255,043 B2  Reference:  2016-011 The Internet of … the way humans and electronic devices interact with one another.   IoT-enabled applications are being developed to … blocks are alerted about each others’ presence, triggering tactile alerts, such as on the bike rider’s ear bud, …

https://wmich.edu/research/field-programmable-blocksystem-iot

Detroit enlists help of WMU teams to boost city operational efficiency

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… teams to boost city operational efficiency Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on City of Detroit KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two teams … the table. We have been taught to ask questions and keep digging until the root cause of a problem is found, and we all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16655

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… the numerous WMU enterprises that partner with businesses, nonprofits and other organizations seeking to tap student talent. Every year, students, no matter their discipline, can have an applied experience … smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s knowing one's “why” and striving to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be … The research team will study how to improve the ergonomic design and cane-use biomechanics to see what has the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Experiencing Research for Teaching Science Application

College of Arts and Sciences

… or sent by regular mail. They must be submitted/postmarked no later than March 31. Send letters of recommendation and official transcripts to: ExpeRTS Attn: Cathy Northcutt Western Michigan University 3225 Wood Hall … who have a clear interest in K12 teaching.  It is not intended for science majors planning to go to medical …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/experts-application