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WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… chemical consumption,” says Li.   The team is developing a novel method using enzymes and special solvents, known as deep eutectic solvents, to save energy and reduce … they go through a conventional chemical pulping process.   “Not only does this method use fewer chemicals and lower …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma

News

… working towards reunification with their children. There is no fee, as the workshop is covered by a grant to WMU from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30928

Health advisory: Safeguards against mosquito-borne virus recommended

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… one to two weeks, and recovery is complete when there is no central nervous system involvement. Anyone from the … pools, old tires or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55468

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… recognize top four staff members for 2011-12 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—During its Friday, Sept. 21, … one nominator wrote. "Myra is efficient and offers suggestions to improve our business processes." Currie was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service

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… top staff members for outstanding service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Four staff members who have made … employees. She is very responsive when asked for her suggestions on how to enhance business or the customer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… sticks and stones are certainly more blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when … medical mistruths during the COVID-19 pandemic and now are threatening the future of the planet. "If you look … professor of history at Western Michigan University. "Right now, the pandemic is exposing this to some degree; climate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… Michigan University alumna, who will graduate with honors on Saturday, April 29 , with degrees in aviation flight … "I'd like to make an impact in my local community, you know, do some good in the world around me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end … is the worst thing to lose, because at that point you are not sure if there’s any gateway for you," she says. But in … trafficking and online child exploitation. "It is much bigger than myself. I find strength in knowing that the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

Sustainability

… Open house The Sustainability Celebration commences at noon with an open house that will feature campus and … The teams will be servicing bikes during the celebration. No registration is required for this free routine bicycle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… Jan. 30 , the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4, "Do not travel to China," advisory. The warning is intended to … Control and Prevention's highest warning, Level 3: Avoid non-essential travel, which was issued on Monday. WMU is … is prohibited, effective immediately and until further notice. Travel authorizations to China, which are to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804