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Climate change—Michigan's state in year 2100

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… of spring run-off. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The magnitude of future warming in the Great Lakes region depends on choices being … most abundant species are predicted to decline by at least 50 percent under business as usual. Just nine species will … moderate biome change—changing from one major ecosystem type to a different type. "If we follow the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51388

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Each time you board an airliner, no doubt you wish good tidings for the people in control of the aircraft, that they … Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … good fit because I have always found myself doing hands-on types of mechanical things and enjoying that kind of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek

Risk spikes with increased hacking during holiday season

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… systems, e-commerce sites and mobile phones, according to Dr. Alan Rea , Western Michigan University professor … of business information systems. "Although there are always attacks against our data and devices, the holiday … login to a site to change or verify information. Instead, type the site address in your web browser and update the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50748

Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist

College of Aviation

… Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages … located in the Lake Michigan shoreline community about halfway up the state's Lower Peninsula.  He is the director of … Specialists at the University of Michigan diagnosed a type of epilepsy that doesn't manifest in people until their …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye

Annual bike race to be held on Parkview Campus

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… and Applied Sciences. To register, visit USA Cycling and type "BTR Park Criterium" in the event search box. Online … Thursday, June 7 . The day of competition—which attracts 250 to 300 cyclists from the Midwest and awards $5,000 in cash prizes—is the Saturday event of the SW …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46948

One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge

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… to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will … to the American Red Cross website at redcrossblood.org and type donorsassemble (all one word) in the search box, download and use the Blood Donor App, or call (800) 733-2767. For the fastest experience possible, those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408

College financial aid options explained at free event

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… Student Aid, or FAFSA. Most students qualify for some type of financial aid, with a priority deadline of Tuesday, … Goal effort, is open to everyone thinking about attending college, regardless of age. What to bring Volunteers … completing and filing the FAFSA.Students and parents or guardians need to bring a variety of materials to College Goal, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30202

Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

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… WMU campus, the new complex will be home to approximately 750 students. The complex is targeted at new students and … select the final name. The name selected, Western Heights, was the choice of students, she said, and it met the hopes … Western Heights, which is the first residence hall of its type in Michigan, is intended to build multiple levels of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo … Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Many a Bronco aviator, with WMU diploma still fresh in hand, takes the career path to Apogee … on instructing others to obtain their Cirrus Vision Jet type rating at the Cirrus Vision Center in Knoxville,TN. “I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee-0

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… emergencies to protect infrastructures Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "My research interests evolved from the unsolved … Shameek Bhattacharjee KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a relatively new type of research, Dr. Shameek Bhattacharjee , assistant … such as city transportation systems or electricity service distribution systems are detected and reported to responders …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805