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Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… patent process two years ago. "This patent validates the design of my product and my hard work to this point," says … also make it easier to speak with future influencers and supporters and grow my business." Starting Gate plays role … 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

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Breach Notification Procedures

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… Potential Breaches . The Privacy Officer, or their designee, shall promptly investigate any reported privacy … be approved and directed by the Privacy Officer or their designee. No other WMU personnel are authorized to provide … Delay of Notice Per Law Enforcement’s Request . Upon request from a law enforcement official, the Privacy …

https://wmich.edu/legal/hipaa-breach-proceedures

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Sept. 15 . During the event, representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the Detroit-based firm selected as the project … direction for the placement and internal and external design character of the  dining center . The direction takes … are a unique home away from home that is intentionally designed to support student success." Dining center design The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Student's Experience in UAE

College of Arts and Sciences

… in line.” Among the cultural differences, Dennis and her group went to Shisha cafes or hookah cafes. “We’d go out to tea … said Dennis. They also witnessed sea turtles laying eggs. “We went on a tiny boat, and went for a boat ride out to watch the sea turtles mate and they were popping up everywhere, you’d see one head then two heads then more …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/uae-study-abroad

WMU professor awarded for book that peels back the curtain on Fetzer's secret life

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… in 2015 for his religious study of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg , the Battle Creek Sanitarium director who essentially … not professional theologians or religious specialists. Kellogg and Fetzer fit the bill perfectly," says Wilson. … very interested in biofeedback—this idea that if you hook up … autonomic functions in the body to a machine that can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58233

Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the semester they would be able to give real financial support to organizations in need and were excited to use all … while building upon their leadership readings and assignments. Led by Janice Maatman, the class went through the … based on their established priorities, the class struggled with issues like the age group the organizations …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp

Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

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… theater, religion, literature and culture. They are supported by funding from the Japan Foundation and the WMU … slides. In his presentation, Higuchi will examine the struggles over the meaning of early the 17th century as … her dramatic and powerful readings. Her WMU appearance is supported in part by Saitama University and WMU's Gender and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… . Her company, Breaking Crucial Boundaries, is a podcast designed to have a direct mental and emotional impact on the … financial analysis to help them develop and grow their startup companies and prepare for pitch competitions and talking … connect and share their business concepts. “Through the support and guidance of Starting Gate, I am working toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… executive mentorship for students, an investment fund to support small business acquisition by MBA students and … million from noted entrepreneurs and philanthropists who support the center’s mission. The Haworth family , Greenleaf … WMU. It provides differentiating experiences and lifts up our West Michigan business community. This will be a game …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… level, and what it will mean for privileged groups and underprivileged groups and labor and reorganizing … says the demand for professionals in the field is staggering. “Last time I checked, there were tens of thousands … interact with the web interface of our app. What are good design principles? If we use artificial intelligence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097