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Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western
Office of the Provost
… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old award-winning Lakota artist and … can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western scientific knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence
Culture shocks in Egypt to be discussed in Humanities Center talk
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… need to know and do about it. The series is exploring how scientific research is defining issues that concern everybody, including the warming of the globe, the toxicity of the environment and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15730
WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings
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… Garage, a citywide vehicle maintenance and parts warehouse facility, and the Shoemaker Terminal Garage, a bus maintenance and parts warehouse facility for buses that are part of the Detroit … Achievement of a 95 percent rate of parts on hand for repairs at one facility, based on a pilot project with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539
WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… papermaking with $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, … Atilhan is a leading researcher on a $2.5 million grant awarded to WMU by the U.S. Department of Energy. KALAMAZOO, … well with the DOE’s mission to support transformative scientific solutions for pressing environmental challenges …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114
Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design
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… The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the Advancement of Science, Padian is a prolific author of scientific articles and books whose work shows up in such … the teaching of evolution and climate change. In 2003, he was named the Western Evolutionary Biologist of the Year, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249
Climate change focus of honors college lectures
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… 2013 Lyceum Lecture Series titled "Climate Change: Scientific, Socioeconomic and Policy Perspectives." No talk … Jan. 30 —"The Dance of the 3 E's: Energy, Environmental Stewardship (CO2 Emissions Mitigation) and Economic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798
Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… sustainability and recycling research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … part of WMU’s Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering. Wanting to draw attention to the rate that an individual's … Scholar). His research at Western has been supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Turkey …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741
Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar
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… Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in vibrant … artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058
Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve
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… for the show are $5 per person. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Stewards of Kleinstuck environmental group in Kalamazoo will … Kleinstuck Preserve is owned and managed by WMU. The Stewards of Kleinstuck aims to restore balance to the property … agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30114
Tobacco whistleblower to speak as part of Ethics Center series
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… addition to educational seminars, Smoke-Free Kids provides scientific and technical input to governmental organizations …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22713