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WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing

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… and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU providing the rapid-result antigen … to test has been a key factor that allows areas to open up in a safe way.” Sindecuse gained access to testing equipment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788

Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops

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… mid-November. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Construction fencing went up Monday in preparation for installation of a new iconic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18814

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… communications from 1977 to 2014. It found a discrepancy between when the company's scientists and executives … general public. Benac says it boils down to a strategy designed to make people question accepted science. "If you … a point where we're going to have to sacrifice, there's no way around it. We're going to have to cut back." Still, the …

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

E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… Dionne Jr., author and well-known columnist, will be first up at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 , and will address the … the three speakers who will follow in its aftermath, is one way to fulfill that mission. The WMU Department of Political … in an Age of Discontent." The book explores the tension between individualism and community throughout the nation's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

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… than two pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The … approach plates, departure procedures and route maps in a way that is extremely powerful," Jones says. The Federal … “The college pioneers new methods of instruction that are designed to improve the pilot’s ability to fly and work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… to go with an autism awareness mask," he says. The helmet designed for Bussi. Bussi worked closely with Allen Schneider … that I'm not able to spend as much time with him, being away from home as much as I am. So everything that I work toward is all to try and better his life in some way." Bussi hopes his helmet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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… student employees in Landscape Services. When you grab food between class or between meetings, you are benefiting from … at Gilmore Theatre Complex, you are immersed in a reality designed and supported by student employees," Jeppesen says. … and ability to use inclusive reasoning and judgment as ways she's contributed to enhancing the quality of service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need

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… a result, a week later on her birthday, my sister passed away," Calderón says. "So, I always understood that I wanted … Program for non-English speakers—a year-long course designed to teach language and other basic skills necessary to … allow me to do that. She said that in order to have a better future, I needed to have an education—not only for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67871

Students explore job, internship opportunities at 2023 fall career fairs

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… of fields with hiring employers at the fall 2023 lineup of career fairs, including for the business, engineering, … Campus Employers will meet WMU students from the 14 ABET-accredited engineering and applied sciences … 2 p.m. on Handshake Students will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one sessions or group sessions with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72643

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… University community, including retired faculty members. Up to three awards may be made each year. Award recipients … a particular piece of research or work, but rather for a significant body of achievement—a substantial amount of … member. Nomination procedure All nominations must be supported by at least two sponsors, at least one of whom must …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861