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New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders

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… New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in … Michigan State Police Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen, center, talks with students in a lab on campus. … alleviate some of the heavy lifting from the front end of this," says Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63526

Western recognized for its support of wounded military members

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… Western recognized for its support of wounded military members Submitted by Deanne Puca on Russell Pliley, … next to a helicopter at a base in Diyarbakir, Turkey, is an Air Force veteran and Western geographic information … Operation Hat Trick (OHT) named Western as a finalist for its 2021 Excellence in Service Award and will make a

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on … staff are hundreds, if not thousands, of plants saved by Christopher Jackson —a greenhouse specialist who could easily … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

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… Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus … Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western Michigan University. Crews from … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Accreditation assessment team invites public comment

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Accreditation assessment team invites public comment … from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will arrive on Thursday, Dec. 21 , to examine all … Safety meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission's 'best practice' standards is part of a voluntary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73789

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

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… Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and … conversation a step further and talk about anti-bias. She suggests resources for parents such as the conscious kid , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday

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… Nobel Peace Prize winner gives public talk Friday Submitted by … University campus. The talk, "Voices on the Margins," is the 10th anniversary Nobel public address sponsored by … for purchase. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 for those in groups of 10 or more, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/344

'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk

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… 'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk Submitted by … freedom fighters in America will speak on "Diversity is More Than Skin Deep" during Kalamazoo County's 14th … Watkins, known as "The People's Scholar," will present his perspective on diversity at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/321