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Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university
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… EV programs for Consumers Energy; WMU President Edward Montgomery; and Jeff Spoelstra, director of the Office for … app. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is amping up sustainability efforts. The institution, in partnership … of charger use and will continue until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. Those fees are based on research conducted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042
"Abandoned" - Anna LeChard
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… an abandoned church. A building that is meant for large groups of people is now empty, deteriorating and forgotten. As I entered the church I had an eerie feeling. … and spider webs over everything. It seemed like everyone got up and left, never to return. Nothing was put away or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59471
Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences
W Magazine
… of that. And the longer this persists, the more inequity is going to widen." Gerlach-Houck is part of a … "We want to get a good feel for how much they're using it, why they are not using it and what barriers and facilitators … and biased AI is a threat to human rights." Other groups have attempted similar projects, but she believes her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… situations in life were normal," adds Justin, who grew up on the southwest side of Detroit and entered foster care … when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned house when we … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Annual festival to bring 900 high school singers to campus
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… perform three selections: Rosephanye Powell’s "The Word Was Go," Dan Forrest’s "The Music of Living," and Daniel Elder’s … dedicated to providing an experience in mass singing of good repertoire under the leadership of an inspiring …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30889
WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee
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… thousands of honeybees, the students paused for a sweet, golden treat. "If I could eat like a bee all the time, I'd … the students checked to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? … eggs and everything looks good," he announced to the group before resealing the nuc hive. Most of the students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781
AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms
Teaching and Learning
… a pilot project that harnesses artificial intelligence to support language access for newcomer multilingual learners in … and you could see how proud he was. I already knew he was good at math, but the language barrier had always been in … language growth and connection in extroverted learners. Outgoing students use the technology to boost speaking and …
https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds
Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2014-15 lineup
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… Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2014-15 lineup Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Miller … and the number of shows purchased. Single-show tickets will go on sale several weeks before each performance. For more … "Ballroom with a Twist" Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, 8 p.m. "Gold Company: From Brazil with Love," Greg Jasperse, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16153
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
College of Arts and Sciences
… life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. Jackson worked with WMU … “The last Agave that bloomed at Western was 17 years ago, but it bloomed right as it reached the top of the … don’t know of anyone who has been challenged with the plant going through the top of the greenhouse at this northern …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881
WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.
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… presentations to community and business organizations. Upcoming Sichel presentations The theme of this year's … and director of the Institute for Social Research, "Why has Income Inequality Increased while Education … by the College of Arts and Sciences and the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. The lectures are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876