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Sustainability office to celebrate campus efforts

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… Sustainability office to celebrate campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca on This year's … during an Office for Sustainability open house. Broncos can learn how to apply for Student Sustainability Grants, and all guests can experience hands-on demonstrations by student experts in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22793

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability Submitted by Madeleine … has struggled to flourish here. “That was the challenge. Can we take one of, arguably, the poorest soil sites on … a branch is removed from a red delicious tree and then it can be grafted onto a more-hardy rootstock—trunk—from a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling Submitted by Nicole Leffler … her new business gave her the freedom to set her own work hours, which allows her to prioritize her school work and … worked so hard for is going to be such a blessing and I CAN NOT wait!” said Belle. In March 2022, Venticinque …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

Event to focus on prescription drug abuse, disposal

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… drugs and the need to properly dispose of these medications. The educational event, which will include games and … abuse in southwest Michigan, how the region's residents can keep their prescriptions safe and how to properly … these drugs are the most commonly abused substances by Americans age 14 and older, but medication that is not taken as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39172

Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant

Unified Clinics

… Angie Moe and her golden retriever, Sunny, sit with a child at the Dog Therapy Clinic. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Therapy Dog … throughout WMU and the community.  Therapy dogs have been trained to provide emotional support which positively … people feel better. Research has shown that therapy dogs can be a calm and supportive presence in unknown or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75451

Veteran's Day blood drive planned

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… students, staff and faculty will have an opportunity to donate blood from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 , at the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts. The … by WMU's ROTC program in honor of U.S. Veterans Day. Donors can sign up at  redcrossblood.org  with the code WMU, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43129

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence  Submitted by Sara Dillon on … community.     The department is looking ahead to significant growth, including expanded research in climate … meals, gear and transportation. To help ensure all students can participate in these essential field experiences, the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Why I Give: Linda Lesniak

W Magazine

… '74, has a passion for empowering women in the field of mathematics, which inspired her to give to future Bronco … WMU, and she told me that it was a good school for teacher training. Finally, since I was poor and WMU offered me … be embarrassed to send $10 if that's all you have. You can always send more later, or you can also give time if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893

Shining light on the future of disinfection

W Magazine

… on Students place their cell phones in an AvaUV Cube device at Valley Dining Center. In the midst of a global pandemic, … UVC light in a highly reflective, contained space that can penetrate hard-to-clean surfaces. It’s the kind of tool … range from small, table-top units called the Capsule that can disinfect small personal items in just 30 seconds to two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, … You help people who are sitting at home wondering how they can be supportive without actually going outside and … order, you immediately went to work and thought, 'How can you support your communities and particularly the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261