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WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

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… hives during which students scrutinized bees for mites or signs of disease. They also looked at still-encased larvae, … the students checked to see if each colony had a healthy, egg-laying queen. And how was that "nuc" hive coming along? … eggs and everything looks good," he announced to the group before resealing the nuc hive. Most of the students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781

Fostering success of STEM transfer students at WMU is focus of nearly $1M NSF grant

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… at the National Science Foundation is specifically to support low-income but academically talented students in STEM … investigator on the grant, who aims to offer more support for transfer students at Western. "We have a lot of … all of these freshman orientation things, but when you show up in January as a sophomore or as a junior, there just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61436

Bronco Spotlight: Taylor Sayers

Career and Student Employment Services

… personal goals as well as familial goals surrounding the support of their children. My primary duty is to serve as a … people go through life as functionally illiterate, they struggle to understand their health, have a career with a … probation, or somewhere directing an in-house program to support those getting ready to leave incarceration. Don’t get …

https://wmich.edu/career/taylorsayers

Bronco Spotlight: Faith Lambert

Career and Student Employment Services

… for the next day. Through Head Start, all our school supplies are provided, so I do not have to spend any of my … teachers become the best they can be, and help them set up their classroom for success. I can do this with my … and support each other!  Which of your skills had the biggest impact on your success? Being able to be a teacher. I …

https://wmich.edu/career/faithlambert

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… Last year's Michigan State Geographic Bee winner was runner-up at the national competition. creating awareness Each year … using materials prepared by the society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their … to inspire people to care about the planet, the member-supported society offers a community for members to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Climate Change Studies Minor

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… award-winning University. Climate change is the most significant challenge facing the human race. The climate … any number of professional settings as well as be directly significant to your life. Connect the sciences to the human … The Climate Change Research Graduate Scholarship supports the rapidly growing market for professional trained …

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Students Kick Off Model UN in Preparation for National Spring Event

College of Arts and Sciences

… undergraduates represented members of the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and had to negotiate the foreign aid … the 2015-2016 fiscal year.  Working in three separate groups, the students had to address the strengths and … aid projects that included a public health program designed to prevent another Ebola epidemic; development of a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/model-un

Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director

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… Crawford , a director of human resources at WMU, will take up the new post Tuesday, Dec. 1 . The position at WMU is specifically designed to lead and assist the University's senior officials … Resources certification and is Certified in Instructional Design and Training Marketing. For more news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28359

Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays

W Magazine

… shallow tray and a deep tray—with plans to expand to a cup in the future, says Lon Pschigoda , general manager of … manufacturer of natural fiber-forming equipment. Teaming up with WMU allows both sides to further develop and expand … , president and CEO of Kiefel parent company Brueckner Group USA. Contact: Deanne Puca February 22, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874

WMU United Way launches 2019 campaign with a $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… announced its goal of $200,000 at a gathering of supporters Sept. 19 . The theme of this year’s campaign is … well as an opportunity to give back," Montgomery told a group of campus campaign volunteers. "We will work to continue … 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5202. Any new, undesignated gift of at least $50 automatically enters a person …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54984