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For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
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… to one another and even battling, in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible … the world. “The value of coming out in nature is to get away from all of the typical things that you’re worrying … birdwatching, Gill says. Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different natural areas. So, we can go …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
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… helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth to do, it's to help people, and I … help people," Davis adds. Christian also empowered Davis to set up the Common Ground, a space on the second floor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821
Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research opportunities while solving a … getting calls from all over asking how other schools can set up a similar program," Kuersten says. She's going on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777
College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall
College of Health and Human Services
… WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in great demand. For the fall of 2022, the … rewarding careers." Teaching nurses in classrooms and other settings requires a special set of skills. The WMU Bronson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762
WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit
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… mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that … surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … of the quality and amount of the potash in the Borgen Bed was done by using core samples provided by WMU geologists …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197
Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd
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… days gone by. The event, WMU's 31st annual Senior Prom, is set for Thursday, March 28 , in the Bernhard Center's East … to WMU . Senior Prom The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450
Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics
International Student and Scholar Services
… Sun says. As he navigated immigration at the airport, Sun watched news of the Capitol attack unfold in real-time. The … government relations at WMU, will discuss how understanding ways to address international conflict is critical for navigating multicultural settings. The two will provide insights into how diverse …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun
Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… on During his time at Western Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the most of his undergraduate studies. Funk … and development center in Lemont, Ill. In 2024 and 2025, he was a manufacturing engineering intern. As an intern, he … three have helped Funk shape his future. “Joe’s goal has always been to be a hands-on engineer working on advanced …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering
New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan
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… are urging changes in behavior and policy to slow the warming trend, and many governments and businesses are … earned a doctoral degree from Western Michigan University, was tapped to lead the charge in Michigan. Tasked with … role. "Dr. Brown is a strategic thinker who knows how to set objectives that matter, design programs to accomplish …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484
Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Wood Hall
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… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Wood Hall Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Update: The precautionary boil water advisory issued for Wood Hall has been lifted. The … be available within 24 hours of collection, and the final set of results will be available within 48 hours. Updates on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50976