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WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

News

… Hill will be razed, allowing the space those structures occupy to be opened up for campus green space and parking for the new alumni center. Community support was appreciated More than a year ago, WMU announced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic

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… investors in New York before the pandemic inserted an abrupt intermission. "When the reading was canceled, David and … , the pair quickly had dozens of Broadway stars lining up to participate—performers like Charl Brown of "Motown the … years ago before all this hit, because the lyrics line up so perfect.y with what we're all feeling in some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

News

… all of the seed flats out of the cooler. The embryos ‘woke up’ and there was no turning back,” says Jackson, who has … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated … native elements in there that are both attractive from a design element but also have a good ecological component?" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

Self-watering planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus

News

… self-watering planters. "The carpet helps bring the water up from the bottom to the soil," says David Prellwitz , a … time to get all of the pots and flats ready to go. "The biggest challenge was space or, more specifically, lack of … Office for Sustainability, noting that the grant program supports innovation and new ideas that often become new norms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64318

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

News

… "The Bronson School of Nursing program has really set us up for success in our field."  That success is evident as Le … with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a job already lined up as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson Methodist … Dr. Maria Roche-Dean , assistant professor of nursing, suggested he focus on the Burmese population because of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… Aviation Elevation When Maya Thornley was growing up, "Rocky Mountain High" was more than a John Denver song.  … with a degree in aviation flight science, she's chalked up a few highs of her own. She was half of a company's first … she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/07/mayathornley

Does My Mask Slow the Spread of COVID-19?

Public Health

… when the person inhales. N95 has its name from its design to block 95% of small particles. Unfiltered air is … use of face masks but does not require Floridians to mask up when frequenting businesses and other public areas. Their … As a citizen of Michigan our governor has instilled Mask Up, Michigan, which is an initiative for all Michiganders to …

https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2020/10/blog-klein

The Domestic Violence of COVID-19

Public Health

… the time of COVID-19, awareness and assistance to those struggling with domestic violence is needed now more than ever … Abusers commonly start as domestic violence victims or grow up in environments where they frequently see abuse before … maintain control over their victims (Pence et al., 1984)   Signs of Abuse in a Partner (via NCADV and The Hotline): …

https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2020/10/blog-dailey

Four connections to Rethink Smart

Brand

… Four connections to Rethink Smart Rethink Smart is wrapped up in helping students actualize purpose , well-being and … to or between majors. 2. Solution Squad , setting up students to navigate Western successfully. A recently … as the Solution Squad provides comprehensive, personalized support to assist students in finding the resources and …

https://wmich.edu/brand/rethink-smart-connections

MLK 2024 Special Guest Speaker I Chaos or Community

Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations

… available through the Miller Auditorium box office for pick up until the evening of the event.  The event is held in …

https://wmich.edu/events/72624