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New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU

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… building on the WMU Parkview Campus that will become the new home of the Michigan Geological Repository for … and data in the state—including approximately 600,000 linear feet of rock and mineral core.   The new facility, … added cost of redrilling, unlocking existing information in ways that advance research, resource management and economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/michigan-geological-repository-research-education-new-facility-groundbreaking

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

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… Asylum Lake Friday, April 2 Submitted by Deanne Puca on A member of the fire burn crew monitors an area burn at the … be right for a burn to take place. Consequently, organizers wait until 24 hours before a scheduled burn to give the … produced, and prior notice is given to people residing near the burn areas. Temporary "burn breaks" are created …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807

WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort

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… WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort Submitted … on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country enrolled in the … were asked to share their attitudes, behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. Becoming a JED Campus was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

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… Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood Submitted … to turn the area into a state-of-the-art campus gateway that offers a "Wow" factor along what WMU President … Department of Transportation is looking at development work near the Stadium Drive/Howard Street intersection. "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075

WMU is part of 13-university EPA research effort on climate, air quality

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… to conduct a multiyear $4.3 million research effort aimed at determining the impact of organic aerosol materials … in terms of scope," Bertman said from his field location near Centreville, Ala. "I've been involved in a lot of … are being taken." Bertman says the Alabama site was selected because it is in an area of the country in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7530

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… dean of WMU's College of Education and Human Development Dr. Suzan Piazza, interim chair of the Department of … Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … When Western came and talked to us about Grow Your Own, it was obvious to me that they understood the needs that were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… any Michigan public university, launching a new platform to meet students where they are and offer them tools to … well as tools for how to cope with stress and anxiety. If I was lacking in a specific area, the Reality Checks gave me … content of their own disciplines, but what employers also want to see is students who have the resiliency, the grit, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn … rolled out in June to coincide with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. He joins celebrities like actress Rita …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Thank You For Your Service

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business. One of her favorite courses to teach was Managing Change, which she began teaching in 2001. The … often saw students on the waitlist as they sought to become change leaders in their industries. Now, Palthe will draw … expectations Industry experience is something that nearly all Haworth College of Business faculty bring to the …

https://wmich.edu/business/retirees2023

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Public Safety has expanded its options for people … emergencies. Extreme or severe weather (e.g., tornado warnings). School closure notifications. Messages required … Messages sent as advisory notifications include: Near-campus emergencies (as WMU DPS is made aware of them, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624