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College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… with NASA on May 2 , working primarily in three areas for the next two years: deputy program scientist for the Astrophysics Probe mission, deputy program officer for Laboratory Astrophysics and deputy scientist for one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall

University Libraries

… "This project will create a fresh and inviting study space for students, increase energy efficiency with new lighting, … size of our print collection creates unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "These projects … "Services like Interlibrary Loan or MeLCat are free for WMU students and employees and make it easy to get what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971

Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System awarded $550,000 to effectively address phosphorus, road salt pollution from stormwater runoff

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… Asylum Lake Preserve. The project will include a never-before-tried design developed to remove chlorides associated … with salting the roads in winter. The $550,000 grant for the Asylum Lake Stormwater Treatment System was included in the fiscal year 2023 budget for the state of Michigan and was allocated to the Asylum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68473

Be in a place you know: Dietetics student comes full circle

College of Education and Human Development

… encourages students not to be afraid to go out of their comfort zone when applying to internships and first jobs … fall. Sarah Price “As a senior dietetics student, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend time with a clinical … directly relates to the clinical work I have been doing for the last eight years. To be back at Bronson and teaching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69546

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

… is organizing the distribution of 5,400 free COVID-19 tests for the campus community. The tests are provided by the … as well as in residence halls, the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, Office of Student Engagement, WMU … COVID-19. The health center offers COVID-19 antigen tests for $25 to those who prefer to have a medical professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214

University recognizes electrical and computer engineering professor with scholar award

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… Award during the Fall Convocation ceremony. Faculty chosen for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award are honored on … within national and international academic communities for their excellence," says Dr. Christopher Cheatham , interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Atashbar joined Western’s faculty in …

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

Employers, students connect with in-person, virtual career fairs

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… 2021. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Virtual and in-person career fairs for Western Michigan University students begin Wednesday, Feb. 2 , as hundreds of employers vie for candidates to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as … Career Center for more information. In-person Marketing, Sales and Food Marketing Career Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66700

Interior design student helps plant shop owner grow new business

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… design student from Mendon, Michigan, was lead designer for the new MJ Home store in downtown Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO, … I was wondering if you could help me design a concept for it.'" Collins cracked open his textbooks and got to … the whole organization," Nance says. "I was in health care for 25 years, and I would hire people and say, 'I want you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68254

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

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… Scholar Award that is one of only 38 offered globally for the 2022-23 cycle—to build lasting educational … globally out of more than 440 Fulbright Scholar awards for next fiscal year. A professor of geography, environment … Water Center, one of the largest interdisciplinary centers for water research at any university in the world. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… the entertainment industry—but I didn't know if I could go for it," says Taylor, who grew up in Troy, Michigan. She … project; it's a career that you get to build and mold for yourself," Taylor says. She's taken on the role of … find those resources … and teaching them to advocate for themselves." The new LLC will advance goals of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074