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ROTC holds on-campus blood drive

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… by WMU's ROTC program in honor of U.S. Veterans Day. Donors can sign up at redcrossblood.org with the code WMU , but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36129

Finding the tools to feed the world

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Everyone wants to leave an impact—to see the significance of their work. Western Michigan University senior … has guided Remington towards many opportunities that he can use to build his resume and network with future … to my current role as a category management intern at Kellogg’s,” he says. Throughout Remington’s internship, he has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69876

Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

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… "They are capturing and storing this information so people can see how much power is being generated and how placement … in real time the amount of power stored. "Young students can actually see how effects such as sun irradiance and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… sailing on a boat there, trying to get to Greece so they can claim asylum," says Riley Richardson, who is majoring in … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from … is one of the most important things that a student can experience," says Dr. Jessica Gladden, assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Local sheriff to provide community update at breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… of Kalamazoo County will be the next speaker in the Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by … Richard Fuller will give a presentation titled "Together We Can" at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The … as well as an associate degree in law enforcement from Kellogg Community College. Upcoming presentations March 31: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38033

Trustees to meet Thursday, discuss board's presidential assessment

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… Dec. 15 . The event will be livestreamed, and a link can be found at wmich.edu/trustees . For additional details, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66552

WMU's Heritage Hall is finalist for governor's energy award

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… is the best example of a no-regrets policy Michigan can have. Reliable and affordable energy helps fuel … to reduce energy waste is one of the main ways we can keep energy prices affordable in Michigan." Before its … to permit fresh air to circulate in the building. A significant part of the renovation included asbestos and lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33747

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… message patterns? Autumn and Chad Edwards also can control what the robot says to test different patterns … and microphones in my head. I have three wheels, but I can't jump. Most importantly, I have 17 degrees of freedom. It means I can move like no other robot and use familiar gestures so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… during homecoming weekend. Family members of WMU students can purchase tickets at a discount using the Family Weekend … Oct. 7  and close at noon on  Friday, Oct. 11. Students can vote online . The winners will be announced during … Pancake Breakfast—Complimentary all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice served from 9 to 11 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… populations strong and healthy." Although bee houses can be placed just about anywhere, it's necessary to have … bees that are super tiny, like ant size almost. And they can only fly a few hundred feet." The unique resources and … bees like leafcutter and mason bees are docile, unless aggressively provoked, and have a mild venom so there's …

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