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WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter

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… mental wellness of students, staff and faculty. President Edward Montgomery gathered with the University community to … of students, faculty and staff members. President Edward Montgomery gathered with the University community to … About the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network Modeled after many countries, the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324

Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan

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… to help guide WMU's transportation planning process. After the upcoming open houses, additional campus engagement … It's critical that we look at current conditions, services and programs and identify deficiencies as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52677

Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on He is an "Ultimate Frisbee Guy."    He has a warm spot in his pilot's log for "Warbirds" -- Spitfires , … His tune is "I am a lineman for the college" -- the line-service team for the WMU College of Aviation .  Fish working …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… to examine best practices in adult literacy and strengthen services for adult learners. The Adult Literacy Research and … priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher

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… Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the area of flexible printed electronics with its highest award. The foundation awarded Dr. Margaret Joyce , a WMU … the faculty, she was employed at SYN-CHEM Inc. as technical service manager and director of research from 1985-96. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28499

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… in collaboration with three other research institutions, was awarded a three-year, $996,000 ADVANCE grant from the … by women. We know that women are very often given larger service loads. We know that there are often biases with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM'

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… integrate field, laboratory and modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. "I … problems, especially those related to issues like clean water and air," Koretsky says. She has been awarded more … as the winner of an international award for distinguished service to her profession by the Geochemical Society. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53579

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual Student Music Awards .  Graduate and undergraduate students secured seven awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition … a pleasure to witness their work ethic and artistry year after year, even under this past year’s pandemic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and … the recipient of the Portage Rotary Club Annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the many years of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 goal during the first few weeks after its launch, gaining almost $89,000. Just 11 percent of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489