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

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… change are alarming. Scientists are urging changes in behavior and policy to slow the warming trend, and many … in my Ph.D. program to look at the data and see what we can pull together to construct some type of dashboard to be … insight from "in-house" EGLE experts, Brown is reaching out into communities across Michigan, having conversations about …

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

Physics alumnus journeys from space dreams to quantum realities

College of Arts and Sciences

… and computational nuclear physics. Hlatshwayo's journey has been one of curiosity ignited by a childhood fascination … Elena Litvinova , Hlatshwayo's doctoral dissertation delved into on non-perturbative dynamical kernels, essential in … Western’s physics department. Thanks to his work, my group can build on it and continue the quantum computing research …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73965

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… pioneering two-year research project designed to determine best practices for engaging students, faculty and staff in … 50 WMU facilities. The company and University have entered into an agreement to effect upgrades that are expected to … These efforts are part of the WMU's commitment to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

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… is big business right now, with the sport exploding into primetime TV specials and a growing professional … the competition; pickleball helped him find fellowship and belonging on campus. Myint found community on the pickleball … company. "Western has given me a great network of people I can reach out to. In business, it's not what you know, it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… on Megan Taylor KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you type in #community into TikTok, Instagram or your preferred social media, … senior  Megan Taylor  of McBain, Michigan, will certainly be in your feed. Inspired by well-known companies like Nike … impact with the campaigns I work on. I love how advertising can affect people in different ways, and I enjoy that it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033

Spring recess hours for selected campus services

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… campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced hours during spring semester recess, which … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 27, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/170

Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people

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… Mentor. Philanthropist.  There are many words to describe honors student Kendall Owens ; busy might be the most … and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her … health care system and fulfilling requirements to launch into my career as a nurse," Owens says. "I feel that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad … about Haenicke Institute study abroad scholarships can be found online. Among the eight recipients from the … staff interested to learn more about the Gilman Scholarship can contact the WMU Study Abroad Office . The Gilman …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday

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… it meets at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 . The meeting will be livestreamed at wmich.edu/trustees.   On Nov. 29 , the … teams representing the University and the 350-member Professional Instructors Organization (PIO) reached a … for a new salary minimum of $1,190 per credit hour to go into effect for the spring 2024 semester and a salary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783

Time to review winter weather policies, issues

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan weather can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up … is open. During the past 18 years, the University has only been closed for 16 days due to weather. When it does close, … like a penguin" might be appreciated by colleagues rushing into work and could even prevent a slip and fall that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064