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WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety
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… aimed at improving the use of weather in the cockpit. The goal is to use the latest weather technology research to … surveyed more than 600 pilots and conducted focus groups to identify the gaps in weather-related pilot training. … learning how to read charts and graphical displays, but it doesn't really prepare them to have the ability to make …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646
University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15
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… Advising Award in the Academic Advising Administrator Category. Those nominating Knutson for WMU's Make a Difference … to help when needed, offer advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited … consistently praised her for the exceptional job she does helping students find their career path. They cited her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159
Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved
W Magazine
… Doctoral student launches new program to support justice-involved Submitted by Megan Looker on Brown … from vastly different backgrounds but all united by the goal to create a better life. For Dale Brown , a doctoral … received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, does make it possible for program participants to earn a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74812
Miller Auditorium presents a new twist on a classic tale
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… style. Princess Tea Party price is charged separately and does not include a ticket to the show. Princess Tea Party … woman with savvy and soul who doesn't let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38491
WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes
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… WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes Submitted by … the tax-assistance program services 150 native villages and does about 7,000 returns," Allhoff reports. "Those returns … says. "It's also a great opportunity for our students to go through pretty comprehensive training and to have a new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953
Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus
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… Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus … self-watering planters. "The carpet helps bring the water up from the bottom to the soil," says David Prellwitz , a … ahead of time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318
WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks
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… WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home … made the discovery by chance. Instead of baking or picking up a new hobby to pass time at the beginning of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847
A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant
College of Health and Human Services
… clinic’s mission. The newly awarded grant will directly support her work in providing support services to individuals … delivered, free of charge, to Kalamazoo County youth undergoing developmental trauma assessments, outpatient mental … As the Therapy Dog Clinic continues to grow, so does its impact. With each wagging tail and gentle nudge, …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025
Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus
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… Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus … mentor peers, make residence halls feel like home, serve up tasty treats in campus cafes and help keep our campus … individuals for their great work and their commitment to go above and beyond in support of Western and the greater …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281
National film showing, panel focuses on male survivors of sex abuse
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… National film showing, panel focuses on male survivors of sex … chose the arduous task of healing. Through counseling, support groups and taking action toward prevention, each man is an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/285