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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