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Capital Intern Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… he’s been keeping for four decades. It's filled with nearly 1,000 names–many of them belonging to prominent figures in … A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his … of their own. “About a quarter of all the internships set up are with former interns,” Houghton says. “Nothing …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern

Highly Hazardous Chemicals Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… University’s compliance with occupational health standards set by the State of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health … limit for chemicals--either 8-hour time-weighted averages (TWA’s) or short-term exposure limits (STEL’s) to which no … (NTP)(latest edition); or A chemical listed under Group 1 ("carcinogenic to humans") by the International Agency for …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/highly-hazardous-chemicals

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… right, got a special, behind-the-scenes tour of Washington, D.C. thanks to alumna Julie Shroyer, B.S.W.'87, … and Joana exemplify the reason for which WMU operates and sets out in its mission to achieve, which is to provide … old photos and found a photo of him when he was maybe 18, and he was working out in the farms. I sent it to him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… on Genemarkers has seen a surge in business due to COVID-19 testing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The expansion of COVID-19 … cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , … Supporting Life Sciences The Michigan Legislature initially set up the BRCC at Western in 2003 as a way to help grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

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… will make a first-time stop in Kalamazoo Saturday, Nov. 19, to do a pregame broadcast from the campus of No. 14 (AP) … football game versus Buffalo will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Waldo Stadium, and will be televised nationally on ESPNU. … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423

Abosede and Navia: GAs for The Kalamazoo Promise

College of Education and Human Development

… program. It feels like our professors truly care and want us all to succeed." Multicultural Affairs for Students … of future KPS students. Also, I assist the current scholars set personal goals, success plans and in locating resources. … and globalization Navia Walker, counselor education (B.S. '21, family science) What is your role as a Kalamazoo Promise …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-promise

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

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… shuttles blasting off from Cape Canaveral accelerate toward the sky with explosive chemical reactions, electric … spark that helped launch her own career. "When I was about 13, my dad took me to Kennedy Space Center, and I was like, … with Lemmer provided a number of practical experiences to set Mooney on the path to success in the aerospace field. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… who recently received a Creative Living for Dancers Award to create work in a virtual space. The evolution of … (outside of dance). So it's very reflective of this COVID-19 experience," Paschich says. Introducing a virtual dance … gave Western dance students a chance to expand their skill set and learn new forms of expression. "Getting to work with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

STEM outreach fosters science excitement, gives career direction

College of Arts and Sciences

… had connections in Gobles, which is a Project Lead The Way school currently offering three biomedical courses … students participated in a 25-minute science lecture, a 10-minute biological sciences career information session … in those subjects. As a result, President Barack Obama has set a priority of increasing the number of students and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… up culinary creations at Western Michigan University for 12 years now. Rob Powers labels food that he's packaged for … food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … Hazel discuss the INP partnership in the Bernhard Center kitchen. Quality is top of mind for the chef, who's been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180