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A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Air pollution, higher temperatures, water contamination—all are being exacerbated by climate … I didn't have the language or the understanding in terms of ways that I could probably help my community in ways I do … impacted?" She is currently in the design phase of the project, connecting with educators who think their students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… shares expert knowledge with NASA Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney … technologies for a variety of uses, including testing, microwave thruster technologies, cathode oscillation in magnetic … in significant educational value to students working on the project, while also opening this field of study to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

WALI helps expand access to space education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

WALI helps expand access to space education Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on WALI team members (left to right): Carlos Zamorano, Douglas … from other universities to complete mission-related team projects. From this experience, she had an idea of what it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73466

Isiac Chavez on cybersecurity and securing his future

Cybersecurity

… on cybersecurity and securing his future Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether he is working out in the … University senior Isiac Chavez is a proud Bronco. “I was attracted to Western’s overall reputation and the … manageable tasks that we then implement into engaging class projects.” Now in his senior year, Chavez says he's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73110

Ohio family chooses WMU to use newly raised MSA research funds

News

… from multiple system atrophy--MSA--but before he does, he wants to make sure he does all he can to make sure the … degenerative disorder. The $3,350 check they presented was raised in March in what is believed to be the first-ever … the New York Brain Bank at Columbia University. "The MSA project is the Holy Grail for our work over the past few …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/609

Thousands of visitors expected at Kalamazoo Blues Festival

News

… p.m., Marisa & The Madcats 1 to 1:50 p.m., Duffield Caron Project 2:05 to 2:55 p.m., JR Clark 3:10 to 4 p.m., Frog & …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/792

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

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… Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into Western Michigan University's Waldo Library during a downpour 30 years ago led … a second career as an automotive historian and writer. "I was crossing Western's campus between meetings. It was … the nation's premier automotive history destination. The project not only allows members of the public to visit year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

WMU service-learning, community work wins national praise

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… meaningful outcomes in their communities. The honor roll was announced in Washington, D.C., this week at the American Council on … factors, including the scope and innovation of service projects, the extent to which service-learning is embedded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5565

WMU Alumni Association board OKs $1 million for alumni center

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… efforts on renovating the original building that was the birthplace of the University. "As a board, we're … renovation of the core of East Hall into an alumni center was announced in December 2012 by the University. WMU has … effort. Material from that session, other details of the project and information about making a donation to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10111

Daneen Wardrop named WMU's 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar

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… Daneen Wardrop named WMU's 2013 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wardrop KALAMAZOO—An internationally known poet-scholar has … past two years, Wardrop has finished a book-length research project concerning Civil War narratives and was awarded the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9722