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Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mostly made out of recycled material, the pollinator house was built by, from left, Moss, Youngs, Mullins and (not … be placed just about anywhere, it's necessary to have water nearby. To supplement the four stormwater retention ponds at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… change ecology. Dr. David Karowe Dr. David Karowe says if warming is left unchecked, Michigan and other states around … numerous public presentations to groups across Michigan and nearby states. One of his more recent talks, "Effects of … progression of color-coded maps that display modern thermometer readings taken from around the world. Called …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season

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… 'The Phantom of the Opera' headlines Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 Broadway season Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … in West Michigan Series. Featured will be a two-week engagement of the spectacular new production of "The Phantom of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45883

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Drs. James Eckert and Brian Gogan will be presented with Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Transcript of Extended Interview with Colin Ireland

Medieval Institute Publications

… Break interview with Colin Ireland, Resident Director-Emeritus at Arcadia University! We discuss his new book, … been—the topic has been overlooked for far too long. Do you wanna expand a little bit on about why you think this … it sounds a bit demeaning—but in many ways Old English can nearly be described as a literature of translation. People …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/ireland-fullinterview

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during Microsoft's Mixed Reality Academy at … education," she says. "The quality of its images is nearly unprecedented; you can almost suspend disbelief and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot

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… with a new, glistening white-plastic being that stands nearly 4-feet tall, weighs 65 pounds, and talks and gestures … as it maneuvers about on wheels. Pepper, a humanoid robot, was brought to WMU in late July through an anonymous donation. Meet Pepper , a humanoid robot that reads the emotions of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42083

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Forever brown and gold: September Buys

College of Fine Arts

… Forever brown and gold: September Buys   In a mere email exchange with WMU Art Education alumna … your best work if you do a job that makes you happy." With awards and accolades including    National Art Education Association (NAEA)   National …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/09/forever-brown-gold-september-buys

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace … to fly in a WMU College of Aviation plane during his time at Western, collecting flight performance data later used … were project-based and required working on a team, understanding how to approach a problem, and knowing when and how to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019