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Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion

We Talk

… Association of Former Members of Congress (USAFMC). “So many democratic institutions and public officials are under threat,” says  Scott Schrum , Citizens Rising … Democracy’ speakers will help us better understand how and why we must protect them.” Jeff Breneman , WMU vice …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

News

… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … that we learn very early in life, and it forms the basis of many of our relationships. It is a concept that Scott Matzka … and away from a grade or other extrinsic rewards, realizing how satisfying working with a purpose can be." McIver’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

News

… minerals Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on These rare earth oxides are used as tracers to determine which … sends its output to China for final processing. Harrison shows off a rock core that contains layers of potash, an … and environmentally challenging to extract. Even though many are used for green technologies, they take huge amounts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Safe on Campus promotes LGBTQ allyship, inclusiveness at Western

News

… Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values of Western Michigan University, and the Safe … Due to this overt discrimination and oppression, many LGBTQ folks found unhealthy coping mechanisms and had … allies and voices can bring new perspectives and show that creating inclusion will not only help those that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68227

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

News

… and the newer ones and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” … says. “Western is really well positioned for this. We’ve shown with projects, such as the new WMU Student Center, when … Quality Award Board of Examiners, to name but a few of his many professional credentials. “We are excited that Chad has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Professor, alumna representing WMU abroad through Fulbright awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… universe's formation and a stint in Spain teaching English are on the agenda for a Western Michigan University faculty … and the United States. He will be conducting research on how the universe was formed, in particular, how matter … in density and temperature. This work is important because many stellar environments exist at high densities and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/47977

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

News

… resource offered through Western Michigan University. Learn how to register, when and where to vote, and even what … hours as city hall through 8 p.m. on Election Day. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and … know the general election is not the only election. In many ways, your local and state government races are more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo

News

… architectural tours of central Kalamazoo. All of the tours are PDF files and compiled on a single CD titled "Kalamazoo … and around Bronson Park. "The photographs from the tours show details you wouldn't be able to see except with a long … our entire lives here, they display places we've driven by many times but may have never really noticed or looked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12737

WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

News

… is their protein. And during early development, larvae are fed portions of a substance called royal jelly. This … to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? "Looks good," head … never return. Scientists have not pinned down a cause, but many suggest there's probably not a single cause, rather a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781

Secretary of State Mobile Office to visit campus for voter registration

News

… registration and other services to students, staff and area residents. The stop is part of the 3,000-mile, 2016 Voter Registration Drive, which includes visits to 18 universities and colleges statewide. … 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28 , at the Campus Flagpoles. "With many students attending college in cities away from home, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35167