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Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Two Western Michigan … experience," Gilman says. "It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296

Historical re-enactors and archaeological dig highlight event

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… and archaeological dig highlight event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Historical re-enactors at Fort … See an archaeological dig in progress. Meet and talk with the archaeologists. Witness militia musket drills. Play … field school at the site since 2002 in partnership with the city of Niles, the Fort St. Joseph Museum and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1119

Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings

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… advisory in effect for three campus buildings Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spindler Hall Update: Jan. 22, … for consumption . You should not drink it, brush your teeth with it or cook with it unless you boil the water for at least one minute. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4142

Francophone Film Fest to feature seven films, two filmmakers

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… Fest to feature seven films, two filmmakers Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Durand KALAMAZOO—Seven rarely … acclaimed feature-length films will be presented, along with five short films. All films are subtitled in English. … man in his early 20s and his efforts to reconnect with his family of origin and his native culture. Durand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5568

WMU's Graduate College names fellows

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… 85 graduate students from across the University were honored in April as recipients of Graduate Research and … "Interactions of Well-defined Metal Nanoparticles with Semiconductors and Molecules for Alternative Energy … the way members of Congress use the local media to connect with their constituents in their districts. The questions he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7016

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic could set … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to COVID-19—a Pew Trust analysis found women with kids under 12 lost 2.2 million jobs between February …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

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… the particles, the key is disorder at the fiber level—not just how you actually build the mask," says Durbin. "It suggests there are alternatives to testing the raw materials … crystals," says Makin. "I was curious if what we had found with disorder in those systems applied to polymer-based …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… trains employees to aid military veterans Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Faculty and … engage simulation participants in role-play conversations with virtual student veterans. Participants get hands-on … participate in the simulation must first create an account with Kognito by visiting kognitocampus.com/login . Use the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

Trustees set strategic direction for WMU for next five years

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… direction for WMU for next five years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The newly approved strategic plan … board some of the key elements of the new plan. "We started with a look at the past and then worked closely with senior leadership to focus on the challenges, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31205

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton … a dozen interdisciplinary teams of students were charged with creating a product, service, business or public policy … even reported that he changed his major in alignment with the new sense of purpose he'd developed in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762