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Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

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… are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing a historic artifact submerged for centuries. … intensifies. "The Colorado River used to flow all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It doesn't even hit Yuma, Arizona, … precipitation, because warmer air holds moisture better than cooler air. It's contributing to widespread, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Event set to help students, employees learn about rec center

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… to 10:30 p.m. Students and employees can—at no cost—show up with their Bronco Card and workout clothes and check out … SRC memberships, fitness programs and intramural sports. Sign up for drawings. Fitness classes Some classes are … glow sticks and face painting. It ends with final giveaway drawings starting at 10:30 p.m. During the rest of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44327

County event to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity

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… open to the public and will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator . Program for 2018 Bordas The 2018 … to grow their leadership skills. The presentation will draw upon ideas in Bordas' 2007 book titled "Salsa, Soul and … Differences program began in 1999 as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45934

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

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… work focuses on video games—specifically the connection between violent media and behavior. In addition to teaching … mentored by DeCamp. "His expertise in the field has made a significant impact on my (honors) thesis, and I can imagine … efficiency and ethics in his role as faculty, in a way that leaves us inspired to mirror those qualities," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

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

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… and where to vote, and even what choices you have in the upcoming midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8 , through … community can find answers to their voting questions, sign up for election reminders, get help with voter … know the general election is not the only election. In many ways, your local and state government races are more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… loves to work with his hands; it's in his blood. Growing up around his family's farm in Sandusky, Michigan, which … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … engineering before switching his major to engineering design. Two years into the program, he adjusted his plan again …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

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… I can relate to students in KPS in a unique and genuine way because I was once in their shoes." Timmerman taught … the Future Educators Program (FEP), which is a partnership between Western, KPS and the Kalamazoo Promise that is … K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists. Explore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67863

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