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Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus
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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western … 2020. "And because of the type of soil and fertilizer we can use with these planters, our plants can grow larger." … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318
Shining light on the future of disinfection
W Magazine
… UVC light in a highly reflective, contained space that can penetrate hard-to-clean surfaces. It’s the kind of tool … to frequent surface cleaning. "A big problem is, how do you handle items that people bring into buildings that are … is especially rewarding to have the opportunity to partner with WMU through the first comprehensive site installation," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834
Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center
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… general manager of the WMU Pilot Plants, and doctoral candidate Jason Wang provide a glimpse of the components of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. … actually makes the product even more compostable because you've got that extra 'bug food' it carries to help the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373
Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center
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… at 445 W. Michigan Ave. and will be operated jointly with the CentraCare center in Battle Creek's Burnham Brook … dentistry, lab tests, radiology and much more. Clients can get help with washing their clothes, bathing and other … out of treatment programs designed for older Asian Americans in San Francisco in the early 1970s, says Rod Auton, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556
Grad student knows the rewards of studying abroad at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… abroad in the U.S. “I chose WMU because I fell in love with it during my undergraduate exchange semester here in … in such things is just as important as doing well in your courses, so I am thankful that WMU has been providing … come together and form a solid, coherent skill set that he can use throughout his future career in finance. “I am …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74890
Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad
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… has an incredible ability to forge meaningful relationships with those around her, whether it's students in her English … Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies can do for you For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382
Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force
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… Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force Submitted by Erin Flynn on … . She joins 32 other students from across Michigan tasked with exploring the voting process and advising state leaders … education in contacts, education in location, education in candidates." The group, which will meet three times this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55833
Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU
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… Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth Conference. Update 3/11/20: Out of an abundance of caution, following the University’s decision to cancel large events on campus to reduce risk related to … is also a member of the Nobel Women’s Initiative and works with her sister Laureates to support grassroots women’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403
Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… success, engineers need to augment their academic pursuits with practical experience to find useful solutions to … shop floor offers many good teaching moments to engineers. You may learn how to design a part with less welding, how to … real world problems. “Instead of taking educated guesses, I can now give calculated solutions or computer models that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373
Wellness coach, nurse to speak at Keystone Series breakfast event
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… Table.” The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-5050 or at … goals and address issues such as obesity and stress that can lead to serious problems. Her interest in helping people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10410