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Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… their professors to admit to them, “I don’t know, nobody does.” But for  Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek , associate professor … on rock cores from Michigan as part of a much larger, ongoing study on carbon sequestration.    Carbon sequestration … where he and his students can learn side-by-side.   “Why not, right? When we do authentic work together, everyone …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion

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… and founder Panelists will discuss " Blind Spots: Why We Fail to Do What's Right and What to Do about It " by … we do what we do, what causes us to do what we do and how good we actually are. Drawing on empirical evidence gleaned … in which people miss the mark on these matters and make suggestions about what can be done about it. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/218

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… presentations that inform industry leaders. "I was able to go to a nursing conference and was the only student there. I … "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success in our field."  That success is evident as Le … research around Asian populations. So I wanted to find out why that is," says Le, whose parents immigrated to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… professional aviation maintenance technician Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than … part of a city of 114,000 35 miles northwest of Chicago.  He passed a few other things as well -- being among the … Mihelich reviewing the working components of a jet engine Why Western's College of Aviation?  "It blows all the other …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… the rank of captain and the status of flight operations supervisor for SkyWest Airline, the regional enterprise based … America.   Dillon and fellow WMU Aviation Alumna, Suzie Targosz flying a Cirrus SR20 And wherever he flies, Dillon … garnered while a College of Aviation student.  It doesn't take long for him to spout out the names of folks …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… study. “The College of Arts and Sciences is incredibly supportive of study abroad programs, encouraging their … traveler over winter break.  “I will probably be going back there for the rest of my life,” he says. “Before … peoples and cultures, more compassionate about their struggles, more sensitive to other people’s needs.” With these …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

New WMU T-shirt benefits student scholarship

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… Michigan University student with part of the proceeds going toward a scholarship fund. The "Go West" T-shirts, designed by Jasmine Neldon of Niles, … Pointe Plaza across from campus and will be sold at ugpwmuapparel.com beginning Monday, June 3. Contact: Deanne …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7423

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… Don’t sit all day watching TV and surfing the internet, get up and get moving. It’s important to stick to a schedule—no … services in WMU's Sindecuse Health Center, recommends going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day, … as well as your mind. "If your body feels good, so does your mind," says Amy Seth, director of University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… of early learning and development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to the grocery store with a three-year-old is not what … even what their education will look like,” she says. “So why don’t we plan for how we will manage and utilize screen … development Is a screen really required for this activity? Does screen use achieve an outcome that would not be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… an important consideration and health component. That’s why Western Michigan University Dining Services is … remains open. During the past week, Dining Services ramped up its cleaning protocol, transitioned away from self-serve … its smaller venues. On Monday morning, following Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement all restaurants and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531