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Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… is led by Dr. Jennifer Harrison , a WMU professor of social work, during the University's spring break. It explores the … of the program, "Health and Permaculture in Guatemala," works closely with two organizations that promote … K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from around the …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/01/sustainability-grant
Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?
W Magazine
… the future and revolutionize the way we communicate, work and live—for better or worse. Drs. Autumn Edwards and … waves of it,” says Dr. Kuanchin Chen. “The question is, how are we going to create unique opportunities for humans … of quantum physics for a group of middle schoolers? It can do that. Want to create an agenda for a work meeting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771
WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service
News
… excellence. 2012-13 recipients Debby Honsberger , utility worker in the Bernhard Café and Market Jill Hamilton , … the Bernhard Café and Market," one colleague wrote. "She does this with her positive attitude, her hard work, her … She is very responsive when asked for her suggestions on how to enhance business or the customer experience." Other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757
Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU
Cybersecurity
… “My professors have been the ones that have made me push to do my best,” says Bbuku, who was motivated to succeed during … given a computer issue or security issue and figuring out how to solve it is one of my biggest strengths,” she says. … I get my degree.” In addition to her keen focus on coursework and her goals, Bbuku seeks out other experiences at …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity
Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours
News
… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 since the University continues … Jan. 2 and will reopen for regular hours on Jan. 5 . Waldo Library is closed Dec. 14 with limited hours until the … of 55 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours
In the heart of Samburu
College of Arts and Sciences
… past 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily rhythm of working with the Samburu people — accompanying women to … her work focused on “traditional knowledge,” especially how the Samburu viewed personhood and consciousness and how … partners. “There’s a lot of facets to the things I’ve done on warfare, but the closest to my heart is on warfare …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu
International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success
News
… (than the rest). And I took all of them," she laughs. "I don't think I wasted any time here. Even during the summer … was still doing something—whether it was studying abroad or working at my internship. It was always interesting." Bosak … on me constantly, asking me what I'm going to do next and how they can help. Some have really gone out of their way." …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success
Persisting through the pandemic
W Magazine
… is not the same world it was a year ago. We’ve seen tremendous challenges—a pandemic, an economic crisis, political … Sime Curkovic provided business students with professional work experience by coordinating remote projects with … once COVID-19 happened, we would do a livestream of the show and that would be it," says Noelle Dewees, a junior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786
Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class
News
… a minimum of three or four trips to campus for laboratory work. In Paskin's class, students complete all labs at home. … "My main goal was to find a way that students could do hands-on lab experiments at home in a budget-friendly … are elementary, but you understand in greater detail how it relates to physiology and how things actually work in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402
Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response
News
… In order to save lives and protect vital frontline health workers, they need supplies and professional … 115 destinations across North America. “The flights that I do operate carry badly-needed essential health care … skills to fly an aircraft at a high level—included how the pilot fits into the global aviation industry, how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982