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Climate change—Michigan's state in year 2100

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… Center image shows all five Great Lakes. Swirls of tan and green sediment cloud Lake Erie, probably as a result of spring run-off. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The magnitude of future warming in the Great Lakes region depends on choices being … fires as well as flooding will increase, and deadly heat waves and algal blooms will spike. Karowe stresses that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51388

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

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… New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown stands by … are urging changes in behavior and policy to slow the warming trend, and many governments and businesses are … earned a doctoral degree from Western Michigan University, was tapped to lead the charge in Michigan. Tasked with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

'Night of the Research Paper' returns

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… verified) on 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Waldo Library is staging "Night of the Research Paper" from … all or part of the process of doing a research paper or project. "Don't be a research zombie, getting started early … can help quell the fears," event organizers caution. "We want to help our students do their best work and learn about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20057

WMU employees invited to special premiere

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… of WMU's updated orientation video for new hires. Take a walk down the red carpet, pose for paparazzi, meet campus … celebrities and enjoy refreshments. Then sit back and watch the show, as well as a one-time screening of the video project's celebrity blooper reel. Stop by the Fetzer Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15037

Richmond Center hosts 'Trace + Gestures Print Portfolio' exhibit

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… , Patricia Villalobos Echeverria and Melanie Yazzie . This project was made possible by the support of the Frostic School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13744

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a wall of the new WMU Student Center is sure to captivate … set for Tuesday, Aug. 29 . A competition call for artists was sent out in 2020, with artists from around the world … In addition to supporting public art, the goal of the project was to ensure a positive and welcoming visual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

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… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … Scholar, Narayan had the opportunity to develop a service project alongside her 2023 cohort. They launched the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator house was built by, from left, Moss, Youngs, Mullins and (not pictured) Smith. The pollinator house was installed in April at the Parkview Campus, an area Moss … briefed members of the campus community on their house project during a spring presentation that drew many of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

WMU, K College grant to bolster Asian language and culture classes

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… Pagoda near My Tho, a Vietnamese city known as the "Gateway to the Mekong Delta" KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $362,000 Undergraduate International Studies and … of South Asian and Southeast Asian descent. "We want this project to be responsive to the needs of our community," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39247

Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Caroline Konstant (left) nominated Dr. Bob White, … interests involve the integration of cost accounting and project justification methods. He is a member of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927