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Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis … costumer Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from home for Western Michigan University alumni who are in the medical field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts employees, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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… be the difference between a minimally impactful hurricane and one capable of producing catastrophic rain like the … study led by  Dr. Laiyin Zhu , associate professor in Western Michigan University's  School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability , discovered Saharan dust, which travels …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall

Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week

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… accommodate students as they study for their final exams, Western Michigan University's Waldo Library will be open 24 … be available 24 hours a day during this period. Student and employees use of computers also will be prioritized, … April 22—6 p.m to midnight Monday, April 23—2 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, April 24—2 to 6 p.m. and 9 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46381

From dinosaurs to spaceships, children's summer camp offers it all

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… Puca on Campus Kids camp features weekly themes. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Children's Place Learning … for its 2013 Summer Program. The program begins June 3 and continues through Aug. 30 . Parents may sign up children … blasting off into space, creating a Campus Kids museum and more. Supplemental to the projects are a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5378

Free campus shredding event scheduled

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… scheduled Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by … Oct. 19 , to ensure all professional or personal documents and media are properly destroyed and recycled. The campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49495

Chavez college scholarship available for fall

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… high school seniors who have demonstrated academic success and civic responsibility in their communities have the … annual dinner Saturday, March 31, at the Bernhard Center at Western Michigan University. Eligibility Students living in Kalamazoo, Allegan and Van Buren counties who are enrolled or are planning to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/116

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While sticks and stones are certainly more blatant, there's no question … media," says Dr. David Benac , professor of history at Western Michigan University. "Right now, the pandemic is … 2019. Both are members of the Climate Change Working Group. Western's interdisciplinary Climate Change Working Group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Free shred event scheduled for campus community

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… community Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by … Oct. 27 , to ensure all professional or personal documents and media are properly destroyed and recycled. The campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43127

WMU receives grant to implement summer mentoring program for teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… on Nelson Heymoss KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two members of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development recently received a grant to fund a … in area school districts.  Dr. Regena Fails Nelson , chair and professor of teaching, learning and educational studies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46956

WMU interior design student places in IIDA Michigan Chapter ThinkUp Student Design Competition

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… Chapter ThinkUp Student Design Competition Submitted by Brandi Engel on The proposed floor plan of the "Haworth … The first-place rendering shows the proposed reception and lobby area of the WMU Haworth College of Business, The … and sitting area. Carlee Castle KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Third-year Western Michigan University interior design student Carlee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70963