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An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations Submitted by Erin Flynn on It's not just your neighborhood: Power outages are happening more … engineering and director of the WMU Power Lab . "We know climate change is something that is affecting our lives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25 . Classes … , and will remain closed Thursday through Saturday . Biggby Coffee, K-Zoo Coney and the Bernhard Center Café and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50246

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities

College of Education and Human Development

… Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior learning and … Michigan University. This is a great opportunity for nontraditional students to showcase their prior knowledge and experiences, and fast track their undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/education/pla

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… to focus attention on mental illness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A preview of scenes from … refuge in his blog postings. Like many parents, she struggles with wondering how worried she should be. Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463

Ethics Center offers four book club events for the fall semester

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… books begin Wednesday, Sept. 12, and continue through mid-November. Books are provided free of charge to the first 10 … up for a book club. To sign up , email the ethics center no later than one week before the group's first meeting. … The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic " by Sam Quinones. This nonfiction book examines the parallel rise of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48334

Chemical Hazard Control Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… at WMU to prevent overexposures. This program does not cover the laboratory use of radioactive materials, … equipment and hygiene. This subprogram dose not supersede the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health … and visitors in laboratories, must wear safety glasses, goggles, or face shields at all times. Goggles and a …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/chemical-hazard-control-program

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. "Becoming a Bronco allowed … improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an education but a different way of looking at … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Common Cold

Sindecuse Health Center

… respiratory infections. The most common of these is the Rhinovirus, which causes up to half of all common colds. … contract an average of one to four colds per year. There is no cure for viral infections. So, treatment of colds … a phone, drinking glass or other utensils. Cold viruses cannot multiply on these surfaces, but once transported into …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/self-care/cold

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… puts WMU at center of national STEM network Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beach KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … learned about improving instruction in the disciplines known as STEM—science, technology, engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

Doctor of Philosophy Program Components

Economics

… Components The Ph.D. program in the Department of Economics at Western Michigan University requires the … four theory courses and five courses in quantitative economics. Seven of these courses are taken during your first year:  ECON 5040–Mathematics for Economists (three credit hours) ECON 6190–Introduction to …

https://wmich.edu/economics/academics/doctorate/components