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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
Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… withstand extreme weather, earthquakes and other threats. Israel Medrano Israel Medrano and Sneha Nath earned a top 15 recognition … for their research in structural adhesives at the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837
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
News
… 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
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
Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding
College of Arts and Sciences
… funding surge of $14 million from the state of Michigan. This funding promises to bolster the survey's efforts and lead to … resource management. "We are excited and grateful that this funding will once again support the survey to conduct …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664
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 often Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] … 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
Connections between engineering and business a win for students
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… finance major with a passion for engineering and racing. He is a leader on the Bronco Racing Formula SAE team and the Bronco Wind Team, both registered student organizations (RSOs) at the College of … are open to all WMU students. “My experience at Western is one of opportunities that allowed me to utilize my skills …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143
WMU accountancy student recognized with $5,000 scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… me to collaborate with other like-minded students to accomplish meaningful goals and to grow professionally and personally.” Of all his faculty relationships, McCauley’s most influential mentor … Crowe LLP in tax and is beginning an audit internship with PwC this summer. During the academic year, he works as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75871