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WMU among four schools in nation recognized for sustainable cleaning
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… included figuring out the most efficient and sustainable way to clean, and we used our College of Health and Human … , director of WMU's Department of Building Custodial and Support Services. The path to certification Included was … of Maryland and University of Virginia. "This is a significant achievement for this team and our University. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21909
Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate
College of Education and Human Development
… create a community of current and future teachers that uplift, support, and mentor each other as they enter into … so much new information while making new friends along the way,” says Mickenzie Atkins , a secondary education student … all education levels about their professions and career pathways. There was also the opportunity for students to network …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409
From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit
College of Education and Human Development
… the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell was looking for inspiration for her … of the time where we stopped using it." Covell's finished design will be displayed in Louisiana's Old State Capitol in … So figuring out how to get the structure to stand up and have this free flowing shape to it," says Covell. …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner
Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence
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… or participate in violence against members of another group," Benesch says. "In many cases of mass murder, including … Benesch cautions, however, against criminal law as the only way to regulate and respond to dangerous speech, because it … he was convicted, during the trial he and his party gained supporters." dangerous speech project Benesch is director of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52594
Business students vie for share of $250,000 competition prize
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… The stakes are high, with more than $250,000 in prize money up for grabs for the teams who make the best product pitches … the help of WMU engineering student Max Chen , who helped design and create a SnapDuct prototype. They'll take that 3D … the country and networking with them, so that I can get a better understanding of entrepreneurship as a whole and what …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52859
Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging
Student Life
… life. In addition, the University found the SRC has a significant impact on student’s feelings of well-being with … of other cultures. “Sports and fitness are global,” says Beth Northuis , assistant director of f itness and wellness … overwhelming, exercise and group sports are an excellent way to keep focused and stay on track. Accounting major and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910
Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves
Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
… to express themselves Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with … to life. Participants at the day program were able to design, create and sell their artwork at the Kalamazoo Art … Bailey. This process allows student staff to collaborate on ways to improve engagement by adapting art-based activities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885
WMU taps leader from Oregon State to take reins of Bronco Athletics
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… a four-decade career at Western, including 24 years heading up the division. “We are grateful to Kathy for her many … leading Bronco Athletics has left an incredible foundation upon which our forthcoming athletic director can build in … State University (OSU) Beavers as deputy athletic director supervising capital projects and internal operations in 2017. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66647
WMU to host 10th International Conference on African Development
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… to sustainable development for African nations. The group will be making their presentations at the … is held biennially, with the location alternating between WMU and Ethiopia. Its primary purpose is to provide … the WMU center. "We have to observe the world in a positive way without imposing our culture." Problems facing North …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48263
Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation
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… too many talented students have found their pathway strewn with barriers or even blocked. Western Michigan … an ecosystem of financial aid and programmatic support designed to meet students where they are and support them in … addition, studies show students who live on campus perform better academically and have higher retention rates than …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513