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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 … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of … Office for Sustainability, noting that the grant program supports innovation and new ideas that often become new norms …

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

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success in our field."  That success is evident as Le … with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a job already lined up as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson Methodist … Dr. Maria Roche-Dean , assistant professor of nursing, suggested he focus on the Burmese population because of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

WMU Board of Trustees meets Thursday

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… for the late trustee  Shani J. Penn . Other agenda items up for board consideration include a recommendation to continue the Law Enforcement Support Office Program at Western; adoption of an amendment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73540

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… a great day to be a Bronco!” might as well be this alum’s signature. Wherever Barry Z. Roberts , BS ′84, goes, he … he’ll most likely be dressed in his Bronco best. “I grew up on Western’s campus,” he says. “The education I received … classes in high school, and so I thought drafting and design would be a great fit for me,” he says. “Believe it or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Bridging the Gap: Kyle Kos explores the impact of artificial intelligence on nursing education

College of Health and Human Services

… and the ethics of healthcare workers using AI.   "My biggest challenge has been time," Kyle admits. " Reading … workload became his biggest hurdle. "I’d suggest splitting up the literature reviews so that you don't burn yourself … professors and mentors have been an incredible source of support throughout the process. "Dr. Vilem has been a huge …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/kos

Housing and Residence Life and Institutional Equity staff win GLASS award at Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers conference

Housing and Residence Life

… from the GLACUHO conference. In the fall of 2020, a group of Housing professional staff came together to create the … with the broader campus community.    “What's particularly significant is how our staff has become catalysts for … focused on the importance of moving past acknowledgement, digging deep and doing the work.   “It’s beyond just checking …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2024/12/glacuho-award

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… into flinging folded flyers began by chance when he showed up for work one day as a line service representative at … airplanes, so it really was kind of a fluke that I showed up that day." Cooper decided to put some of his aerodynamics … we did our competition and just practice throwing the design I was going to make. I had a couple iterations of it," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024

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… football tournament and mini pumpkin give-away to build up energy leading into the big weekend. In addition to all … continued professional growth. These individuals have made significant contributions in their fields, exemplifying the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/homecoming-family-weekend-roundup-2024

Author to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

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… Stories of a Migrant Child," she recounts her life growing up in a family of migrant farm workers and how she overcame …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/277

Comedian Pete Lee coming to campus

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… Pete Lee at Bernie's Wednesday, Jan. 18. KALAMAZOO--Stand-up comedian Pete Lee will be at Western Michigan University … a list of the top 100 comedians in Comedy Central's "Standup Showdown." Lee has been a standout at the Montreal Just … about entertainment presented by CAB. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 13, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/60