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WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture

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… awarded to Dr. Gellert Mezei , associate professor of chemistry, who has been studying negatively charged ions, also … eutrophication. "So it's important to monitor them and devise ways of reducing their concentration and also eliminate … for water, are carcinogenic and have been linked to other diseases. In small amounts, they can attack the nervous and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping a kindergartner engaged with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you … grace: Don't expect everything to be perfect! "A lot of this can burn parents out really fast. We saw that in the … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

College-bound students invited to free financial aid event

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… The event, set for 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is being held at sites across the country to help high … their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This form must be submitted by the Sunday, March 1, … deadline to ensure eligibility for the most financial assistance possible. What to expect WMU's event, one of dozens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21363

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… course to enhance collaboration skills Submitted by Chris Hybels on TRIO FESP students, left to right, Chloe … and Abbi Tucker. Student Liv Anzaldua and Molly Moroz, administrative assistant I for TRIO FESP. Liv Anzaldua prepares to walk across the Z-shaped balance beam. Maggie Walters, director of the Adventure Centre  at Pretty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship

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… has been selected to participate as a fellow in the Television Academy Foundation's 2017 Faculty Seminar Program. Members of the Television Academy selected just 25 professors from colleges and … nationwide for the prestigious annual program, which this year takes place Monday through Friday, Nov. 6-10 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43439

New School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability positions WMU for the future

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences is set to undergo an exciting change following the Board of Trustees' approval to establish a new School of Environment, Geography and … Ofori-Amoah leading the way as the founding director. This new school will combine the Institute of the Environment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71600

Founder of holding company next up in speaker series

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… 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or at wmich.edu/business/e-rvsp . Free parking is available in the Fetzer Center lot.   Dempsey Ventures … or to RSVP, contact Alyshia Norris at @email . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20613

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program … the rotunda of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's one of several museums he's helping create … for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has become a magician of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122

University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award

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… will be presented with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Convocation ceremony. Faculty chosen for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award are honored on the basis

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68941

University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

Theatre

… Broadway, stage adaptations of movie favorites and more. This season's performances star alumni from Kalamazoo to New … Ticket prices vary. WMU faculty, staff and students enjoy discounts to WMU Theatre productions. For more informatio n, visit WMU Theatre . Most shows are presented in the Gilmore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385