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Physical therapy students research impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities

College of Health and Human Services

… impact of lift training in facilities for adults with disabilities Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Left to right, … Shannon and Molly Perski. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Although there is little research looking into the effectiveness and impact … and metabolically safer transfers. This study does suggest that there is evidence that employees can benefit from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73971

Water by the Spoonful

Theatre

… off a shimmering, sustaining warmth.” -NY Times        This Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a deeply lyrical piece about everyday people trying to cleanse themselves from the constant struggle of substance abuse. Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/water-spoonful

Edward Allan Pozo Endowment For Study Abroad

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… Study Abroad The Global and International Studies Program is pleased to offer a limited number of qualified GIST undergraduate students funds to study abroad. Please … of funds will determine how many awards are made. This award will be applied directly to the student’s WMU …

https://wmich.edu/environment/eap

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

News

… ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 16 , in Miller Auditorium. This will mark the first time President Edward Montgomer y will preside over graduation exercises at WMU. Montgomery will present a total of 1,734 … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection

W Magazine

… Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Alessander … to track changes over time and potentially create exercises for patients to improve balance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—High … physical therapy assistant that can monitor movement and suggest exercises in real time. *Inertial motion units, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71792

Get Started: Accelerate Your Work

Research and Innovation

… organize a study, collect preliminary data, and expand disciplinary portfolios. Occasionally internal funding is released for a specific purpose, like responding to a … in the education process and the advancement of our discovery mission. ORI's Undergraduate Research and Creative …

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Leaves and Absences from Work: University Convenience Leave of Absence

Human Resources

… the University and its employees, the University has established the "University convenience leave of absence" for … not require their particular services. One common example is an absence during the summer period between academic … "University convenience leave of absence" means the absence is voluntary and acceptable to the employee, but it is for …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-convenience

Education and human development alumni recognized as most influential people of West Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… leaders. Sandra Upton , f ounder and chief DEI strategist at Upton Consulting Group and a graduate of WMU's … equity and inclusion (DEI). Crain's describes these lists as the "who's who" of power brokers across the West … a large impact in their wake. CEHD graduates on these lists range from a superintendent of the state's eight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73266

Education and human development celebrates high achievers with annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… high achievers with annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on Rising Star Award recipients, left to right: Dale Brown (doctoral), Logan Bockheim (master's) and Whitney Lewis (undergraduate). Whitney Lewis at left with Tayler Boelk, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71533

The world at Western on display at 27th International Festival

International Student and Scholar Services

… The world at Western on display at 27th International Festival Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's festival is set for Sunday, April 3. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Take a trip …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30854