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Grant allows study of road salt’s influence in lakes
College of Arts and Sciences
… has a relatively small surface area, but is very deep. Stormwater sewers drain runoff, so whatever is put onto the … as soon as possible. It’s just a societal expectation — we want safe roads.” Alternatives, such as putting solar panels … and microbial diversity in the lake. “It’s a fascinating project,” said Koretsky, who said she fell into it by …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-road-salt-research
Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series
News
… of Ethics in Society. The short documentary "Peace During War," profiling the lives of Michael Wilder and Yafinceio … as role models for local youth through the Peace During War Project. Yafinceio "Big B" Harris and Michael "Too …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29640
Empower Success
Bronson School of Nursing
… funds the Empowering Nursing Students for Success project. Empower Success targets students from … Fall 2018 Empower Success students Empower Success was designed to recruit, retain and graduate more students … Diversity program. Dr. Mary Ann Stark wrote a grant that was funded through this program. The Bronson School of …
https://wmich.edu/nursing/empower
Conference to explore transforming healthcare through information technology
Haworth College of Business
… through information technology Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Burke KALAMAZOO—A senior advisor for innovation … medical information officer, IBM Healthcare. Topic: IBM Watson Project—Impacts on Future Healthcare. Special messages are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27647
Organizational Change Leadership Faculty
Education Leadership, Research and Technology
… Handbook of Organizational Change Thinkers and The Edward Elgar Handbook on Methods in Organizational Change … and organizational change. Research underway include projects that are exploring organizational change momentum, … MBA in Business Administration and Management from Bowling Green State University; his BA in Communications was earned …
https://wmich.edu/leadership/ocl/faculty
Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal
News
… Out-of-this-world internship launches alum toward astronaut goal Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Ganzak … an astronaut," says Jacob Ganzak , who took a giant leap toward that goal by securing multiple internships at NASA. … towers for space shuttles, Ganzak was granted access to projects few college students ever receive. "It's probably …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53872
Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership
News
… asking students to share their attitudes, behaviors and awareness of mental health issues. Now the University is … student mental health and wellness through Mental Health Awareness Week in fall 2020 and the Mental Health Summit for … Health Framework (EMHF), a national pilot implementation project that addresses the mental health and well-being of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480
Professor to star in one-hour radio special on NPR stations
News
… and ultimately took the stage as a storyteller. She was approached by Michigan Radio to develop a pilot radio … to develop themes for multiple shows. With the help of award-winning, multi-media producer Zak Rosen, Downey built … and their vision in conceiving of and directing this project," Downey says. "I have been a Michigan Radio fan for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2585
Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series
News
… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Exploring the way people choose to eat and its impact on the environment, … Sept. 19: "How Did Meat Become a Global Food?" Dr. Wilson Warren , WMU chair and professor of history Sept. 25: … and Invisible Need committee member, WMU Invisible Need Project Oct. 31: "Food Entrepreneurship in Our Community," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802
Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions
News
… wisdom of decentralizing politics, arguing that the way to restore confidence in democracies is to strengthen … and coordinator of the Policing and Social Justice Project at Brooklyn College, argues that reforms focused on … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657