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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

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

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… D.C., where she was hired by then-Michigan Congressman Fred Upton. Her one-course foray into political science at WMU … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … the MLK program and an Upward Bound counselor among other assignments. Those women cared for me and took care of me," …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

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

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

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… they may not be as highly profitable during an economic upswing, when the economy has a downturn, family businesses … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to … begin providing some of these tools in an effort to help support the long-term prospects of the local family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature

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… sustainable society. The awards are presented annually to signatory institutions that are part of the American College … . "The competition allowed us an opportunity to reflect upon our many accomplishments, as well as have some fun and … body in Michigan to initiate and approve a fee that supports campus sustainability initiatives and provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16339