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Electric Vehicle Chargers

Sustainability

… is proud to host a public electric vehicle charger network for all electric vehicle drivers. WMU has 10 state-of-the … ChargePoint’s smartphone app. WMU parking spots designated for electric vehicle charger use include: 12 near the Miller … a rate of $1.50/hr and continues until the vehicle is unplugged and moved. If you need additional help with chargers or …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/initiatives/chargers

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

News

… walking environment. Looking at cane materials, techniques for use Kim, the project's principal investigator, says the … Kim says aluminum was initially a popular material for cane shafts. Manufacturers then introduced graphite and … visual impairments. "Some blind individuals use a guide dog for their mobility," Kim says. "But that is a relatively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… fulfills one of the objectives of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS): to recognize … WMU, Sultan uses remote sensing techniques and geographic information systems to address a wide range of geological and … of scientific advancement in addressing global challenges.  For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

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

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… wild sisal and cow hides. Somewhere nearby, she hears a comforting melody of crackling firewood, women preparing tea and livestock stirring. For the past 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily … — I'm 60,” Straight says. “I love being with people that, for me, are part of my life. I identify this as part of my …

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

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on 2024 was an exciting year for the Michigan Geological Survey, marked by new leadership … Pearson has worked in the environmental field of Michigan for over 30 years and has been a member of the WMU … “Returning to WMU to lead the Survey is a thrilling honor for me as a geoscientist. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of …

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

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… grand reopening, and it has swiftly become a bustling hub for campus life. Whether students are tucked in a cozy study … camera, or leaping across the dance floor, there’s a place for everyone to learn, grow and thrive.  Originally built in … Pinkster and HGA, the building underwent a $42 million transformation, emerging as an innovative hub for active …

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

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… recent years. From Tanzania to China, opportunities abound for students to see the world from a new perspective, as … at Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education. “From the Department of World … peoples and cultures, more compassionate about their struggles, more sensitive to other people’s needs.” With these …

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

Item Swap

Sustainability

… Swap Do you want to get rid of some of your smaller items before you move out for the summer? Or are you looking to grab a few new-to-you items for your home? The Office for Sustainability and the …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/events/swap

Luis Jacobo

Graduate College

… useful resource at WMU  is the food pantry!  Helpful tip for new grad students: If you are new, talk to people! You …

https://wmich.edu/grad/directory/jacobo-luis

Marc Henry Simon Memorial Scholarship

School of Communication

… scholarship honors a student who demonstrates a capacity for leadership at the university and in the community and who also demonstrates a great capacity for joy. Amount: Each academic year a scholarship award of a … having overcome a challenge such as an injury, academic struggle, or personal hardship. If no applicant meets all three …

https://wmich.edu/communication/marc-henry-simon-memorial-scholarship