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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals
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… sends its output to China for final processing. Harrison shows off a rock core that contains layers of potash, an … they take huge amounts of water to process and can leave behind tons of toxic waste. "These kinds of … some 7,800 references to publications, with about 100 so far dealing with critical minerals. That database also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988
WMU takes action to advance racial justice
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… hate and racism have no place among us." Information about how to formally submit proposals for the Mountaintop … inequities at WMU and recommend actions the WMU community can take to create a culture of change. The committee is led … New workshops on power privilege and identity, microaggressions and cultural humility: The Office of Diversity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328
Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate
College of Arts and Sciences
… really high in food insecurity. So I started thinking about how I could use the laureateship to both talk about food … of taking these senses and crafting them into art people can connect with," says Brimhall. With her four-year term … with the tourism board and simply serving as a person who can connect others through poetry. In addition to being a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298
Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza
Sindecuse Health Center
… says there are steps members of the campus community can take to limit the spread of seasonal flu. At the top of … don't need medical care or antiviral drugs," she says. "You can do self-care if your symptoms are mild and you're not at … . For comprehensive information about influenza , how to reduce its spread and what to do if you become ill, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579
Ethics Center announces book clubs for spring 2024
Study of Ethics in Society
… Mich.—E thical questions regarding body size, plagiarism, cancel culture and the place of the virtues in living a good … the impacts of "fat phobia" on society. It discusses how the negative treatment of people because of their body … to sign up for each club will receive a free book. Students can earn WMU Signature credit for any book club for which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74500
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… social topics. Free and open to the public. "Homelessness: How it Impacts Families and Children" talk —7 to 8:30 p.m. … the Department of Economics. The lecture will be given by Howard Stein, professor of Afro-American and African Studies and epidemiology in the School of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45285
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… Saiful Andree, 20, admits. What’s even more terrifying, however, is the project's complexity and necessity. … her findings at a school science fair. She knew, however, that to take her work to new heights, she needed to … Google Earth on her laptop, lamenting how the group had to cancel their visit due to safety concerns and EWB’s travel …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases
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… units. The increases will go into effect starting with the fall 2019 semester. While remaining sensitive to … apartment rates will rise between $0 and $27 starting fall 2019. All campus apartments are currently per-bedroom … WMU's total apartment occupancy operated at 98 percent for fall semester 2018. Apartment-style housing continues to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817
Peter and the Starcatcher comes to Miller Auditorium
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… Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The show is appropriate for younger audiences, particularly … a swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan that seeks to discover how Peter Pan became The Boy Who Never Grew Up. The musical … are on sale now and range from $33 to $58. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22650
Business experts predict disruption, shortages, flexibility and inflation in store for 2022
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—Supply chain worries are on the minds of many Americans as they prepare for the holidays, and businesses are … to start shopping early before the shelves are bare. However, the lack of availability is only part of the story … of truck drivers (to get product to its destination). However, in addition to a personnel shortage, the logistics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66267