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WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest
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… of WMU and of the honors college, who pledged financial support to launch what will become an annual program. "It was … journalistic writing. In each of these three writing categories, prizes will go to the top three students in two grade groups, 9/10 and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938
WMU trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME
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… 2.5 percent, and increases between 2 and 2.5 percent go into effect for the third year of the contract. Other … action, trustees also granted WMU officials authority to negotiate terms with the city of Kalamazoo for a temporary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48598
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 … and public input sessions, as well as the University's goal of having the new facility achieve at least … and achieve their educational goals," she says. "That's why we developed residential neighborhoods. They provide a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430
Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?
W Magazine
… for centuries. Now artificial intelligence (AI) is opening up a world of possibility that could redefine the future and … Drs. Autumn Edwards and Chad Edwards "It's definitely going to take the world of work by storm. We're going to see … new. It's not Alexa telling you the weather or Siri digging up an obscure fact on a celebrity; this technology is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771
Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe
W Magazine
… are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing a historic artifact submerged for centuries. … River used to flow all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It doesn't even hit Yuma, Arizona, anymore. And Lake Mead, with … global warming, we're only talking about the temperature going up. When we're talking about global climate change, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852
New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan
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… in behavior and policy to slow the warming trend, and many governments and businesses are enlisting help to answer the … to be able to stick to the baseline and then construct our goals from that," says Brown. Michigan is working in … U.S. Climate Alliance toward the goal of reducing emissions up to 28% by 2050 which aligns with the Paris Agreement—a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484
Sindecuse announces shutdown during closure, new pharmacy hours
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… at Western Michigan University will shut down during the upcoming holiday closure, Thursday through Tuesday, Dec. … hours will be discontinued. Hours for the pharmacy's drive-up window will be extended by half an hour on Fridays. … the end of the year are asked to make arrangements to pick up prescriptions no later than Monday, Dec. 23. Visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11569
University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University staff members who go above and beyond to help the Western community thrive are … on behalf of our University,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . Family, friends and co-workers are invited to an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334
Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future
W Magazine
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on When K-12 school districts abruptly transitioned to distance education in the face of the … their teaching experiences during a pandemic, because they got to process it all with each other, with me and with … blocks for everything else we do right now,” says Hinga, suggesting districts put more emphasis on making digital …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902
Safeguarding astronauts with a personal twist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… for NASA and researching the best methods of achieving that goal is essential. Just ask Marie Bridges , a recent … is little scientific understanding of its cause. That’s why I wanted to develop a project that can enable research at NASA as well as possibly support fertility research down the road.” Wipple Bridges’ …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68848