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Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… following his passions for numbers and baseball. With the support of the Haworth College of Business, Thelen is sure to … team come together to act as the main line of communication between their individual teams and the WMU Athletic Board. … being personable as one of my greatest strengths. The only way you can grow is by trying something new.” For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… Lexus Lawlor, Joshua VanSlambrouck and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening … to sustainability to Spanish.  “It was a really great way to meet people who care about environmentalism and who … a unit and as individuals.  “We all kind of felt the same way about what we learned,” says Hempel. “We had to work on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… students and staff to talk about their culture and lifeways. (Courtesy: Johnathon Moulds) The tribe offered Broncos … the ecosystems and learning more about the connection between humans and nature. Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , … Affairs Council, which was created in 2021 to elevate, support and advocate for Native American perspectives on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… from Cambodia. "My parents wanted to give their kids a better opportunity here in the United States," she says. … Wong says. It's a dream come true for someone who's always had a fascination with computers and numbers. "It's … one. "It taught me how to put myself out there and to go up against people who could be two or three times my size …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… may receive a fresh artichoke or two in one of their upcoming weekly produce offerings from the couple’s organic … become a concern for many families. Therefore, the way we’re eating is evolving. “More people are cooking and … educating themselves and altering their farming methods to better align with their values. They have taken some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Mardi Gras theme of Children's Place Family Fun Night

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… of age, the following programs are available: Children between the ages of 33-months and 5 years old may … Campus Kids Summer Program is a fun and educational way for school-age children to spend the summer. Weekly, … children learning throughout the summer. A child can be signed up for one week or the whole summer. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21475

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

College of Health and Human Services

… of physical therapy at Western Michigan University who grew up in Coloma, Michigan. “The life lessons of participating … a big difference in a student's life. "Dr. Weir has found a way to help students in need of financial assistance to go … he says. "Because of this scholarship, students are able to better afford this necessary next step in their growth and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… you're going to have a lot deeper root system" which will better absorb and filter rainwater and ease the strain on … water system, says Root. "These landscapes have many uses, way beyond just the aesthetic. These are highly functional … native elements in there that are both attractive from a design element but also have a good ecological component?" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… self-watering planters. "The carpet helps bring the water up from the bottom to the soil," says David Prellwitz , a … packed with annuals for campus. "It was a total team effort between Finch Greenhouse, Landscape Services and the Office … maintain outdoor classrooms and are transitioning away from fossil fuels toward battery-powered landscaping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

WMU trustees approve naming BTR road for the late Robert Jones

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… Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming a new roadway in phase two of the Business Technology and Research … during the deliberation process, and then he garnered support for the park's creation. Fifteen years later, when he … serving in the Michigan Legislature, Rep. Jones played a significant role in removing restrictive legislation on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44980