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Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While sticks and stones are certainly more blatant, there's no question words also … medical mistruths during the COVID-19 pandemic and now are threatening the future of the planet. "If you look at … the conflict—that's what people gravitate toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social media," says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Office of Service-Learning hosts campus-community event

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… of the local and Western Michigan University communities are invited to gather for a free continental breakfast … members, professional staff members and administrators are encouraged to attend. Free parking is available in the … in that they promote student reflection and learning and are incorporated into course curricula. Projects are

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1434

'Fancy Nancy' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 . The show is geared towards children from two to 10 years of age. Purchase … Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda and Lionel, who are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep … by Meijer and sponsored by Honor Credit Union. Tickets are on sale now and are $25. They can be purchased online at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10179

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Applications are now being accepted for a research and creative … Feb. 7 . All board-appointed, full-time faculty members are eligible to apply. One or two proposals will be funded, … recipients will be announced in late February. The grants are being offered by WMU's Timothy Light Center for Chinese …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12235

2013 summer camps offer a variety of experiences

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… a mystery or playing their favorite sport or instrument are all options for young people this summer at numerous … Fees: $40 registration and $188 per week per child or hourly rates for WMU students, staff and community that range …   www.wmich.edu/specialed/clinic .  June 24 through Aug 2— Upward Bound Program , an academic college preparatory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5961

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… host of activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are open to the public and a number are free or low cost, although advance registration or … Pancake Breakfast—Complimentary all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice served from 7:30 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

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… Sept. 3 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select University offices and services. Most campus services are closed or on reduced hours Saturday through Monday, … Monday, Sept. 1-3, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's, Campus Trends, Subway and Textbook …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1282

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … of Western Michigan University’s incoming freshman class are leading the charge to equip critical care providers battling the novel coronavirus pandemic. Using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… professor at Western Michigan University, who argues masks are not about individuals at all. "The reason you wear a … likely to transmit the disease to someone else. The masks are to make everyone safer." One reason for early skepticism … swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students are brainstorming with Indian business and nonprofit … motorcycle tour through the streets of Bangalore. Broncos are still getting a valuable study abroad experience … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298