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Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow Submitted by Anonymous … “I observed higher crop yields and incomes for villagers with irrigated cropland than those in identical rainfed … program, one of my professors stated that ‘As a professor, you have to profess in your field.’ That statement led me to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997

Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2014-15 lineup

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… of "The Nutcracker," "Stomp" and "Pinkalicious." Along with the previously announced PNC Broadway in West Michigan … to all four PNC Broadway in West Michigan Series shows, with an optional add-on of the Broadway Series Plus shows. … Imbalance" Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, 8 p.m. "Ballroom with a Twist" Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 8 p.m. "Gold Company: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16153

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in the study of electric propulsion and to network with expert aerospace researchers and organizations, over … to improve my future research,” says Austen Thomas , Ph.D. candidate. “Additionally, I was able to see possible … to her future graduate research. “I was easily one of the youngest and most inexperienced people in attendance, so for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

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… Flynn on Jovanny Ruiz-Alavez graduates Saturday, May 1, with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, … into as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. "I would always go with her everywhere, so when she … help provide for his family. "It's really hard to focus on your grades when you're thinking about how your dad's doing, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students Submitted by Deanne Puca on Instructor Becky … Cooper reads "Macbeth," a tragedy by William Shakespeare, with her ATYP students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most sixth graders … program, George says WMU's precollege Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP) and the Battle Creek Area Math and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… Affordable Care Act is that it shows grassroots politics can still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists with personal stories who led the fight for its passage. … With all the money in politics today, organized citizens can still make change." Richard Kirsch As the national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… of these campaigns and actions that individuals can take in response. The event is hosted by Western's Libraries with support from the Midwest Collaborative for Library … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Philosophy professor awarded Core Fellowship at Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… unique opportunity to focus on his research for two years without other administrative duties while collaborating with … science to try to make a case that there are things we can do if we think carefully about our emotions to allow us … opportunity so cool is that it gives me two years where I can just focus on writing. Which is just an amazing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69140

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… an event series this fall encouraging residents to engage with the question, “What is a life well lived?”  Across … Kalamazoo Public Library’s downtown branch. Participants can register using this link:  https://linktr.ee/kzoolwl   … guest speaker appearance “The wisdom and vision held by our youngest and oldest generations is critical to helping us …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

Jazz vocalist returns for distinguished alumni concert

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… An accomplished jazz vocalist and pianist, Reid will appear with bassist Tom Knific and drummer Keith Hall. Reid earned … appearing on soundtracks for major motion pictures. She can also be heard singing with major artists and ensembles ranging from The Duke …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1940