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New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

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… New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn … show the impacts of climate change escalating more quickly than previously thought. "My dream would be in the next 3.5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western alumna named Distinguished Educator of the Year Submitted by Anonymous … in biomedical sciences from Western. “He was one of my biggest inspirations in life and he continues to mentor me to … the capstone course, she found herself with more questions than answers. She wanted to understand what the students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69144

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by Chris Hybels on Charlene Harkness Riley Groves, SOTA president, … students from Western Michigan University's Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) and Student … to add 10,000 square feet of new construction to more than double their programming. The expansion would be two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director

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… input from campus and community partners. She replaces Chris Harris-Wimsatt , who is leaving WMU to assume leadership of the … the Fostering Success Coaching model. Since 2013, more than 225 professionals around the country have been trained …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37081

Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… over playground equipment and cleaning up juice box spills isn't the way most college students choose to spend their … Western Michigan University business student Sam McGrath isn't like most. "I loved getting a chance to work with … on how the experience applies to their future careers. More than a dozen community partners met with students at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… known as the IKA/culinary Olympics, the competition is staged every four years in Erfurt, Germany. "I've dreamed … especially if you medal, it's so rewarding," Giles says. "This was definitely the toughest competition I've ever … and Matt Schellig , were among some 2,000 chefs from more than 50 countries who participated. The WMU staffer earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , announced July 15, is bringing 13 new math and science professionals to Western … a doctoral degree. The program ultimately will impact more than 100,000 Michigan high school students, providing them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste

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… Governor's Energy Excellence Award for the success it triggered in reducing energy waste, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder … announced Aug. 11 in East Lansing. The 1905 facility, which is WMU's birthplace, was selected as Best Public Project for … cooled by 56 geothermal wells using 50 percent less energy than more traditionally heated and cooled buildings. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34177

Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare

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… All Americans? The Future of Healthcare in America," is the title of an event at the Western Michigan University … of Medicine from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. The panel discussion focuses on improving healthcare in today’s … the country.  Falahee joined Bronson in 1987 and has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare law and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400

Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies

Haworth College of Business

… of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch Competition KALAMAZOO, … management major from Grosse Pointe Park, are currently raising capital and creating a manufacturing process. "The … tree maturity from approximately 15 years to less than one year. Pitcher: Alvar Carlson , Master of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997