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New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability
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… the first of its kind at a university, according to Nick Gooch , WMU horticulturalist and one of the project’s … planted here and there send taproots down deep, break up the gravely, compacted soil, eventually decay and create … educate somebody. If they say, ‘I don’t like that.’ You ask why and explain what the plants do and why. That’s the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645
Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng Chicago with a fellow Fulbright scholar. KALAMAZOO—Dramatic … believed Burmese Socialism was the only system to study, so why bother studying anything else?" Political protests … his academic journey: "Seven credits in political science does not make one a political scientist—getting the degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
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… her calling. "I started looking at mortality rates and why certain people of one race or one gender or one economic … are dying or getting sicker faster than others. What does their home life look like? Do they have transportation? … most extensive service project earned her the Girl Scouts Gold Award—the organization's highest honor. She spent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190
First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… art Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jossalyn Rogalski grew up surrounded by nature. It fueled her dream of a career … melting glaciers. I did a skyline of factories with smoke going off my forehead and a bunch of different looks that … else that could be over there. Of course, if that doesn't happen, I would be content just working with animals …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
Online repository provides publishing option for campus community
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… to work with University Libraries to create a space for uploading their materials. Meanwhile, graduate students and … or get new ones, that material often disappears for good." Bundza hopes to reduce the likelihood that the … may be purchased. Unlike ScholarWorks, SelectedWorks doesn't have to be archival, and scholars are free to add …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261
Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25
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… for information about those locations. This article will be updated with event cancellations and special hours as … Winter Gala dance concert set for 7:30 p.m. tonight will go on as scheduled. The 7:30 p.m. University Theatre … of “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” is currently planned to go on as scheduled. Campus services Bronco Transit buses …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30604
Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western
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… first years, I was behind others in my growth, so I had to go to physical therapy and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084
Ethics panel to explore the role of questions in teaching
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… teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on What role does question-asking play in higher education? KALAMAZOO—The … learning will be explored by a panel of experts during an upcoming discussion at Western Michigan University as part … and open to the public. Questions explored Members of an ongoing interdisciplinary reading group on teaching will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2893
WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year
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… the first time she knew her developing skill in occupational therapy helped improve life for a patient. It … spoon designed to be virtually spill-proof, but his goal was to go from swivel spoon to regular utensil. "By the … ill grandfather. "If you do not have the injury, that doesn't seem like a big deal. But it's a social norm to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45318
Two-day fashion show features student designers
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… foundation, and proceeds of this spring's fashion show will go toward Susan G. Komen for the Cure," says Meagan Lyles, … you can," notes Arianna Dykstra, MODA treasurer. "Building up your portfolio is one of the most important things you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/296