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WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… Hill will be razed, allowing the space those structures occupy to be opened up for campus green space and parking for the new alumni center. Community support was appreciated More than a year ago, WMU announced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

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… investors in New York before the pandemic inserted an abrupt intermission. "When the reading was canceled, David and … , the pair quickly had dozens of Broadway stars lining up to participate—performers like Charl Brown of "Motown the … years ago before all this hit, because the lyrics line up so perfect.y with what we're all feeling in some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… all of the seed flats out of the cooler. The embryos ‘woke up’ and there was no turning back,” says Jackson, who has … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated … 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 … 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

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

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

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

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

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