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Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… in Michigan is among the state's top priorities, and a group of Western Michigan University students is driving … professionals. (Courtesy: Madison Rose Photography)  "The governor created a Growing Michigan Together Council that brought together all kinds of people. And what did they say the central challenge facing the state is? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

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… As it turned out, however, their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the … learn about topics so contemptible and controversial, and what educational value do those lessons offer? Mangrum says … “I realized that just because you have something to say doesn’t mean that, 1) it has to be said, and 2) you can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic

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… Reed , committee chair of the Invisible Need Project. “It doesn’t take care of all of the concerns and anxiety at this time, but INP can at least help with food and urgent … could have done everything right – planned for expenses, gotten an on- or off-campus job, budgeted, but COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58738

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time unless a space is exempt from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5282

New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact

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… of brittle materials, drastically reducing the time and the cost to manufacture everything from complex … This included a three-month boot camp for emerging startup companies under the direction of Silicon Valley venture … allowing plastic-like cutting with no cracking. Not only does this greatly reduce the cutting time, it also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443

WMU employee wins Regional United Way sweepstakes

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… Kim LaViolette , landscaping, won a new automobile up to a value of $30,000 through a sweepstakes run by the … who knew about the surprise broke out in applause. A longtime donor, LaViolette said she's glad to make a difference … the region. The 2016 sweepstakes was supported by Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union, Cole Automotive Group, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36968

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on (March 2020)  Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education : Distance … protection equipment such as gloves, masks, disposable gowns, face shields, respirators and ethanol or isopropyl … in an effort to give back to nonprofits during an uncertain time. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A lot can happen in a year. On March …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification

WMU Student Center

… outdoors inside for students in need of some relaxation any time of year. Biophilic design elements can be found … marks another win for sustainability at Western Michigan, supporting the university’s commitment to people, places, and … standards. Buildings are graded on a point system in categories including energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental …

https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification

WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!

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… the doctor in? Yes! Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Gayle Ruggiero explains how telehealth services work at Sindecuse … Health Center continue to care for patients during a time of the COVID-19 outbreak. Telehealth visits are a way … secure and not recorded. A provider will recommend follow-up care if a patient needs to be seen for an in-person visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58931

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… Sciences' annual Theodosia Hadley Lecture, discussing "What Darwin Said (and Didn't Say): Evolution, Intelligent … faculty member since 1980, is a leading voice of support for science in national conversations about teaching … focusing on the evolution of flight in pterosaurs. A one-time high school teacher, he was principal author of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249