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Former development official to discuss climate change's economic impact

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… experts. Dr. Vinod Thomas , a WMU alumnus, will speak beginning at 4 p.m. in 2028 Brown Hall. WMU President … and Policies for a Sustainable Future." Four WMU faculty members with climate expertise will join the author for the … on the developing world. Participating on the panel will be Drs. Paul Clements , professor of political science; Lisa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42967

WMU, community groups developing plan for local waterways

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… and several environmental nonprofit organizations has been convened to provide input into the plan.  WMU, local … outlines a 10-year strategy on how to increase the use of best management practices, such as green infrastructure.  WMU has been a long-time partner and leader in watershed management. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45863

‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year

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… on campus for a full slate of fun and memorable activities beginning Thursday, Aug. 25 . "We are excited to see so many … our students to help with their transitions to campus, the better off they will be in succeeding here at WMU,"  "There’s a lot of excitement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68816

STEM-focused family event returns to WMU-Grand Rapids

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… event. “Our next generation of students and workers will be facing a world much different than in decades past, so it … to inspire curiosity in children, adults and everyone in between.” GRCC will join Western engineering faculty, … “The AMP Lab was designed to foster collaborative learning between industry leaders, educators and students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71219

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics

College of Education and Human Development

… receives award from WMU Athletics Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Giramia, center, was presented the award by … Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, the $1,000 award will be used to purchase school supplies. Athletes and … where future educators of color can have easy access to the best support that applies to them. The RSO is still active …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73161

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… engineering, is one of just 19 students nationally to be named a 2024 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar by the … were selected through a competitive application process. “I believe I was selected for the 2024 Lifesavers Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328

WMU student receives $10,000 fellowship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University graduate, Sergei Akhmatdinov, B.S.E.’23, has been named a Tau Beta Pi Fellow, earning a $10,000 stipend for graduate … undoubtedly develop into an outstanding technical leader.” Beginning in fall 2024, Akhmatdinov will pursue a Ph.D. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75453

Readings, music featured as part of New Issues fundraiser

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… fundraiser is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at Bell's Eccentric Cafe, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. The event will celebrate and help support the creation of the Herbert Scott Legacy Fund, named after the longtime WMU … editor of the literary press. A donation of $10 is suggested for admission or $5 for students. The event, called …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1293

Abraham L. Poot obituary

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… L. Poot, a Western Michigan University staff member, died March 27 . He was 65. Poot was a laboratory … those two departments' laboratories. While at WMU, he also became involved with Sunseeker, the University's … with, serving as a mentor to hundreds of students and being the University's public face and spokesperson on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6210

WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent

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… cost for that academic year room-and-board package will be $8,473, effective in fall 2013. "In our continued support … demonstrates that an on-campus living experience results in better student academic performance, an increased connection … campus apartments were set by WMU trustees at their December meeting. During the fall 2012 semester, 5,567 residents …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6651