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

W Magazine

… 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 … would be blown right now.  The two-time Western alumnus is a senior spacecraft mechanical engineer at Rocket Lab, a …

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

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… lives. As a human resource management student, Loikits is excited to play a role in helping companies realize that … in spring 2024, Loikits of South Haven, Michigan, says she is grateful for the self-discovery opportunities she encountered at the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… staff are hundreds, if not thousands, of plants saved by Christopher Jackson —a greenhouse specialist who could easily add seedling savior to his title. … 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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… Mich.—A planting project with roots in sustainability is blossoming at Western Michigan University. Crews from … carpet and include a reservoir to hold water as well as a moisture-wicking system. David Prellwitz carries one of the … 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

Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship

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… of production, and Stephanie Blodgett , Bell's talent acquisition coordinator, developed this new program with Mike Babb , KVCC sustainable brewing … instructor, and Dr. Steven Bertman , WMU professor of chemistry. "Southwest Michigan is a hub for craft brewing in no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… by climate change, and they're impacting vulnerable and historically marginalized communities at higher rates than … say it's time to acknowledge the lasting effects of historically racist policies. For example, a recent study … the pollution to communities that were redlined—a now illegal practice adopted in the 1930s that refused to insure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023

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… March 6 , and continues through Friday, March 10 . New this year:  Non-bargaining staff will have an additional … encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12 ; … . No bus or shuttle service will be available March 3-10 . Visit the busing webpage for more information on routes. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… known expert on community organizing and empowerment is coming to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo … will be the keynote speaker for a forum and panel discussion with residents of Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood … and the power of partnership and solidarity in the struggle for social change. The McGill Middle East program is

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… merged with ExpressJet Airlines in 2011. The new ExpressJet is the world's largest regional airline, operating an … the nation selected to participate in the AP3 program that is designed to provide the airline with a reliable source of … aviation program has operated since 1997 from the W.K. Kellogg Airfield in Battle Creek. Contact: Charyl Roland February …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

Four partner community colleges sign new agreements with WMU

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… on Pictured left to right: WMU's Greene, LMC's Harrison, LCC's Knight, Glen Oaks' Wheeler and KCC's Bona … colleges with close ties to Western Michigan University visited the WMU campus to sign reverse transfer agreements … College President Gary Wheeler ,             • Kellogg Community College President Dennis Bona ,             • …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3362