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Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

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… Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU Submitted by … at WMU: It's the first field research project given the green light since COVID-19 forced college campuses across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… unprecedented investments in potentially world-changing projects, giving students unparalleled opportunities to make … of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, … blast it underground where it can be safely stored, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and aiding global efforts to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

WMU students awarded more than $40,000 toward sustainability projects

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… WMU students awarded more than $40,000 toward sustainability projects Submitted by Anonymous (not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57454

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus … Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at … project, which also involved growing annuals at the Finch Greenhouse in the Department of Biological Sciences rather …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Executive director of local nonprofit to present at first Mercantile Bank of Michigan Speaker Series

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… as well as extensive for-profit business experience. He was selected by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as a "40 … , CEO, and Sam Field , CFO, Helios Solar Feb. 28, Bjorn Green , president and CEO, TowerPinkster March 27, Matt …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54715

First of community input sessions for East Hall renovation set

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… the Little Theatre and across Oakland Drive and adjacent to Walwood Hall in WMU Parking Lot No. 1. Preliminary design … earlier this year, and will include an overview of the project that will explore the range of features other … and service features Possible garden, plaza and green space configurations for the hilltop that impact the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9035

Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus

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… Global warming activist to bring climate fight to campus Submitted … this week when a famous activist in the battle against greenhouse gas emissions visits the campus. Bill McKibben … efforts rewarded when President Obama agreed to put the project on hold. McKibben is the founder of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10071

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

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… in the film, video and media studies program, won the award in the 2016 Broadcast Education Association Festival of … were received this year for the entire competition. As an award winner, she is invited to take part in the BEA 2016 … this award for a really wonderful documentary." about the project Billings' film is titled "Painting Dreams: The Story …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328

Applications now being accepted for Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

… are paid to research and work on campus sustainability projects and policies while living in the historic Gibbs … at the historic Gibbs House. Gibbs House Fellows receive "green jobs" at the Office for Sustainability and are … Office for Sustainability, located at the corner of South Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. Learn more about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38208

Two new additions bring total number of WMU LEED buildings to 12

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… verified) on Western View apartments KALAMAZOO, Mich.—New green building honors for two buildings in Western Michigan … marked the first time any college or university in Michigan was able to certify five buildings in a single year. The event also was what is believed to be the first time anywhere that five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20386