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Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… change ecology. Dr. David Karowe Dr. David Karowe says if warming is left unchecked, Michigan and other states around … actively sounding the alarm about Earth's unprecedented warming. A key way he's been doing that is by sharing his … Degrees matter Karowe acknowledges that the year 2100 sounds like a long time off. But he says people need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. … , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, June 20 , after a battle with cancer. … campus. Feb. 4, 2000 Northwest Airlines donates a B747-100 to the College of Aviation, making WMU's the only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

WMU joins national initiative to increase study abroad enrollment

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… went abroad by the total number of undergraduate degrees awarded in the reporting year. A total of 482 degree-seeking … participation rate for undergraduates of 12 percent, which was more than two percentage points higher than the average … Significant funding support Building on its nearly 100-year commitment to study abroad, IIE has earmarked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14323

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1 , in the Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave. Members of the public are invited to … a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the presenter For his outstanding work as a … advocate and speaker, Hines earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Behavioral Health in 2012. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community

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… the art project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The efforts of more than 100 school children and dozens of volunteers will culminate … arts-based youth development program created by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … by Lou Rizzolo , WMU professor emeritus of art. Tim Ready , Walker Institute director, says the initiative is one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145

Michigan Geological Survey receives state funding for continued science support

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… Geological Survey at Western Michigan University has been awarded $500,000 from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's new state … geological mapping—to better understand resources like water, natural gas and aggregates that are available in … holes have been drilled across the state over the last 100 years. The geological repository has 30 years of history …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61873

Sky Broncos place fifth in national championship event

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… in flight events, placing fifth overall.  The event winner was Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott. Longtime … of the events that were contested for team points, so it was a very balanced effort between ground, simulator and … 2014. Devvyn Fader of Essexville, Michigan, is an aviation maintenance technology major. He graduated from Garber High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32349

Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU

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… it's a place to prepare for your future," says President Edward Montgomery . "These data indicate that we continue to … their education. The median salary for WMU graduates was $45,000-$50,000. Of those employed full time, 93% have a … Post-Graduation Activity Survey . Urban compiled more than 100 success stories from WMU graduates, and she heard some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465

CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Papua. Fall 2016 enrollment is anticipated to be more than 100 students. CELCIS offers several types of programs: … in the works. “CELCIS faculty continually review new software available to enhance classroom instruction and make … We already offer a very good program, but we are always looking for ways to make it better and more effective …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

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… international map. A multi-year All-American at Western, he was one of just 32 players selected from across the country … team, honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympic gold medal match … to do some sightseeing and interact with fans along the way. After a whirlwind two weeks, Team USA came away with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star