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Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots

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… community returned to this fall came courtesy of Landscape Services. They readied campus for the academic year by … Michigan, including some of the most unusual and sought-after species, have been nurtured there. Related stories … of the Native Plant Propagation Project's seedlings into waiting containers that they care for until the seedlings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808

Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories

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… Michigan University are encouraged to choose how they want to receive WMU Alert messages and Advisory … made to an individual's WMU Alert preferences to be updated after being saved in the GoWMU portal. Advisory … on the Department of Public Safety website under the Services and Campus Safety tabs. Direct questions about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703

Faucet attachment cuts down on grease and the competition at Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… to clean dishes better than any sponge, scrub pad or dishwasher alone comes from the creative minds of a group of … housing a soap reservoir, retractable hose and rotating water turbine, and uses the water pressure from the sink to … competition. “We spent hours preparing for the competition. After developing the idea through a lot of trial and error, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67954

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… collects suitcases for foster children in need of a way to transport their personal belongings from one foster … Mich. — Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a noble community service project, conceived by graduate students from the … you in some sense of having been there.’” Luggage for Love was developed from an assignment for the spring course …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… and a job already secured. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mey Wong was 6 years old when her family moved to Kalamazoo from Cambodia. "My parents wanted to give their kids a better opportunity here in the … department at Kellogg's—a position she was offered after a successful internship with the company. "I'll mainly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , … research that served as a physicochemical analysis of water sources on Western's campus. As president of the … field and plan to continue their higher education careers after they graduate from Western. Presidential Scholars for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few … the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing.  After Alice finishes blooming, her removal process will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… aides, presenting their research on community solar and water infrastructure funding. (Courtesy: Getty Images) "The … student from Kalamazoo who is also studying Spanish. "This was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I … not political science majors with plans to enter politics after graduation. But legislation and decisions made by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

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… are being unveiled this month. The campuswide committee was appointed by Dunn after shootings in Kalamazoo on a single evening last … links and information, including links to campus safety services and links to area media's breaking news alerts. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date

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… verified) on WMU President John M. Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving for 10 transformative years and awarding some 50,000 academic degrees to students, Western … year full of work still to be completed, and he noted he was announcing his retirement date now, only to "ensure that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33779