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WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences has been awarded a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) … Sharma and Abdus Salam .  “Our work will contribute significantly to transforming the traditional energy-intense … temperatures, but this method can also be incorporated into existing paper manufacturing processes with little to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

News

… and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student studying bird behavior, recently provided basic birding lessons at the … and the birds calling,” says Gill, who is originally from Canada. “It can give you an amazing sense of peace and also … wasn’t easy. While the female deposited beakfuls of grass into the box, her mate was busy fending off swallows, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Western's Board of Trustees sets 2024-25 student room and board rates

Student Affairs

… for the 2024-25 academic year. The new rates, which go into effect for the fall 2024 semester, will provide … to live in the residence halls in the fall 2023 semester. Beginning fall 2024, the annual cost for room and board in a … rates for all residence halls with varying meal plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates.    The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75884

Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing

News

… of Western Michigan University students will be pulling an all-nighter this month, but they won't be … and what Habitat for Humanity and student volunteers can do to help. Funds are raised by each Shantytown … forces students outside of their comfort zones and into a situation that most have never been in. "Besides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318

Alumni share their entrepreneurial spirit with Broncos Lead interns

W Magazine

… alumni. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“The entrepreneur's journey can be a difficult one.” This message from Western alumni Joshua … “Because (Room 35) is a small business, I was able to dive into many areas of the business and reach out if I had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72486

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

News

… by Erin Flynn on Lucinda Stinson teaches a class via WebEx from her dining room while her dog, Snowy, looks on. … Services, it means that her dining room has transformed into her classroom. The change seemed daunting at first. … range of emotions, running from fear to confidence that I can do this," says Stinson, who spent the weekend learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter

News

… initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Charter, a framework for institutions to embed health into all aspects of campus culture and to lead … community to make a public commitment to the Okanagan (OH-can-NAH-gan) Charter , a framework for institutions to embed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… to support multilingual students Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kim Huls is a YouTube influencer, teacher and Grow … similar challenges.    "Sometimes with teaching it can be very solitary. I'm in this space with a bunch of … Huls will include different YouTuber's content into lessons to make it more interesting and relevant. One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

News

… the Student Recreation Center, and a one-way flow has been established for people walking through the facility in … student is tested by a Sindecuse staff member. "That way we can capture those close contacts of that person who's … safer for me to get tested," he says. Students are moving into residence halls across campus. "It's okay to be

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… at the Haworth College of Business.  Last spring, he began an internship as an inside sales representative with … them to the company's manufacturing plant to be converted into wheelchair-accessible vehicles.  “They provide people … people that will drive you to be the best person that you can be.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561