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Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the Advancement of Science, Padian is a prolific author of scientific articles and books whose work shows up in such … the teaching of evolution and climate change. In 2003, he was named the Western Evolutionary Biologist of the Year, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… 2013 Lyceum Lecture Series titled "Climate Change: Scientific, Socioeconomic and Policy Perspectives." No talk … Jan. 30 —"The Dance of the 3 E's: Energy, Environmental Stewardship (CO2 Emissions Mitigation) and Economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in vibrant … artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … to future goals at the University, McElroy and Burns were always thinking of unique ways to make the most of their first year at Western in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… controversy, the conflict—that's what people gravitate toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social … fueling global action on climate change for decades. "It was about the 1850s that people figured out the more fossil … climate change caused by carbon dioxide emerged from a scientific meeting of the minds in Massachusetts in 1979. …

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

Love Aviation Style: Katie Vena and Aaron Mohnke Take Off and Tie the Knot!

College of Aviation

… wife," Aaron says, "it does come with challenges.  Being away from each other for up to four days at a time is hard.  … that as will be shown shortly in this article.   "When I was physically handed my CJO, I will never be able to … working for Paragon Flight Since leaving the brown-and-gold world of WMU, Katie has worn the colors of: Solo …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/mohnke

Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist

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… Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist … and communication director for Virginia Tech's Flint Water Study, will speak at 7 p.m. in 1910 Sangren Hall . His … Professor Dr. Marc Edwards , mounted what it viewed as a scientific relief effort to expose the level of lead in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29841

Culture shocks in Egypt to be discussed in Humanities Center talk

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… need to know and do about it. The series is exploring how scientific research is defining issues that concern everybody, including the warming of the globe, the toxicity of the environment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15730

Drawings begin for campus United Way campaign prizes

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… Drawings begin for campus United Way campaign prizes Submitted by Deanne Puca on … staff members who give any amount to the 2012 campus United Way campaign will be eligible for weekly drawings to be held … certificate to any Millennium restaurant Two tickets to the Gold Company's annual performance at Miller Auditorium on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1776

Downtown merchants vie to show Bronco pride during Spirit Week

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… game, businesses will exhibit Bronco pride in a variety of ways—creatively displaying WMU colors and emblems, flying … organizing partners. Related story Broncos 'bleed brown and gold' for Homecoming Contact: Paula M. Davis September 27, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1799