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Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gene-drive mosquitoes are generating a lot of buzz right now. The genetically modified bugs could potentially be used to … training to them. “We’d like to keep the ball rolling so whatever is learned and decided upon in these workshops, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

New online Western programs allow flexibility for working adults

News

… at Western Michigan University designed to help meet the needs of working adults. Beginning in the fall 2021 semester, the … for flexible instruction and course delivery increases, we are committed to meeting that need." Demand for more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63768

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

News

… is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … counselor for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year initiative funded … health, and suicide specifically, within Indian country, what we're doing is making a connection between that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

News

… Sept. 2 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select University offices … Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Faculty and staff, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Fall semester classes begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9016

Rockin’ His Wings – Ryan Sewell is No Foo, But Loves His Aviation Gig at Sky West

College of Aviation

… if you hail from Saginaw, Ypsilanti, Ishpeming or some other home-state community.    It's another to make a … stood out to me.  A lot of them looked boring and offered careers that had no appeal."  One finally caught his eye -- … fly and the enormous fleet that we have," Sewell says, "but what really drew me here was the people of the College.  On …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/sewell

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

News

… University’s Student Recreation Center is (Hint: it’s the largest in the Mid-American Conference), how sleek Western Heights Residence Hall suites are for first-year students or what the state-of-the-art the College of Health and Human …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… 10 ways to use the Libraries in your course Submitted by Angela Brcka on … of services, resources and tools that can help you prepare your courses for the next semester. Here are ten ways you can make use of what we offer. 1. Schedule a library instruction session for …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

Montgomery to speak at upcoming community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University President Edward Montgomery is the final speaker for this season's Mercantile Bank of … titled "WMU: Higher Education at the Crossroads" in 1035 Fetzer Center. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are required for this event and can be made by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46667

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

News

… (not verified) on Low-cost Chinese culture courses are open to the public. KALAMAZOO--The Confucius Institute at Western … A half-price tuition discount is offered to individuals age 55 and older as well as to WMU students and part-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37

WMU exceeds national average in attracting international students

News

… over 1,600 international students on campus, representing 105 countries. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is exceeding the national average in attracting international students … covers the 2012-13 academic year, and percentages of change are based on comparisons to the 2011-12 academic year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11325