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Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design
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… The parents won their suit and "intelligent design" was found to be a form of creationism, and therefore, … the Advancement of Science, Padian is a prolific author of scientific articles and books whose work shows up in such … the teaching of evolution and climate change. In 2003, he was named the Western Evolutionary Biologist of the Year, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249
Climate change focus of honors college lectures
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… 2013 Lyceum Lecture Series titled "Climate Change: Scientific, Socioeconomic and Policy Perspectives." No talk … Jan. 30 —"The Dance of the 3 E's: Energy, Environmental Stewardship (CO2 Emissions Mitigation) and Economic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798
Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor
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… controversy, the conflict—that's what people gravitate toward. So those are the voices that get amplified on social … fueling global action on climate change for decades. "It was about the 1850s that people figured out the more fossil … climate change caused by carbon dioxide emerged from a scientific meeting of the minds in Massachusetts in 1979. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880
Herbert W. Kenz obituary
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… and longtime member of the military, died Sept. 17. He was 87. Kenz, of Kalamazoo, spent 30 years in education, … He retired as associate director of the office in 1988 after 23 years of service. During his tenure as associate director, Kenz was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27621
Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist
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… Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist … and communication director for Virginia Tech's Flint Water Study, will speak at 7 p.m. in 1910 Sangren Hall . His … Professor Dr. Marc Edwards , mounted what it viewed as a scientific relief effort to expose the level of lead in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29841
Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
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… as well as leadership and business strategy . When Coleman was tasked with completing 15 hours of community service for his business ethics and sustainability class, he … inspired him to seek similar volunteer opportunities even after graduation. "If I'm going to be a leader within my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332
Martin E. Gingerich obituary
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… , professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 19 . He was 84. Gingerich, of Buckley, Michigan, joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in 1990 after more than 21 years of service to the University. He conducted research in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43957
Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree
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… his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to accept his diploma—25 years after beginning his college journey. Tate's family … knew he’d enrolled in classes, none knew how seriously he was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate
Equipment Library supports student success
University Libraries
… device for home use,” said Brandon Meissner , manager, User Services. “They said we saved them hundreds of dollars by …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-equipment-library
Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set
College of Aviation
… choice, Bielat's parents swear that a future in the clouds was cemented by the family's worn-out tape of the original … Gun" flick that captured a boy's imagination. "Maybe it was just a feeling," he says, "but I think I wanted to fly … attached to 'heavies' are also very enticing. After my 10 or maybe even 20 years in the military, I hope …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat