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Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few … the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing.  After Alice finishes blooming, her removal process will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

News

… aides, presenting their research on community solar and water infrastructure funding. (Courtesy: Getty Images) "The … student from Kalamazoo who is also studying Spanish. "This was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I … not political science majors with plans to enter politics after graduation. But legislation and decisions made by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Career and Student Employment Services

… attended, dates of study, and degree received. Honors and awards Include dean's list standings, departmental awards, scholarships, fellowships, and membership in any … title. Extracurricular activities Include any volunteer or service work you have done, as well as any clubs or …

https://wmich.edu/career/cv

Safety communication options grow out of committee appointed by Dunn

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… are being unveiled this month. The campuswide committee was appointed by Dunn after shootings in Kalamazoo on a single evening last … links and information, including links to campus safety services and links to area media's breaking news alerts. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37740

Personal Protective Equipment Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… with each department paying at a minimum $75.00 per pair toward the purchase unless other arrangements are provided … update hazard assessments and equipment selection and forward to Environmental Health and Safety. Ensure required PPE … including proper maintenance and sanitation. Remove from service any PPE that is defective or damaged. B.  Employees: …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/ppe

WMU's President Dunn announces 2017 retirement date

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… verified) on WMU President John M. Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving for 10 transformative years and awarding some 50,000 academic degrees to students, Western … year full of work still to be completed, and he noted he was announcing his retirement date now, only to "ensure that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33779

Goats to be tested on WMU campus as woodlot management tool

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… Sunday, July 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hungry for a better way to control invasive plants damaging campus woodlots, … Buba, Cinnamon, Diva and seven other goats to its landscape services staff for a week, providing the 10 rented eating … grass. Plus, the seeds of invasive plants aren't viable after passing through a goat's digestive system, so native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33450

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, … other textile annually. And the American Textile Recycling Service estimated the recycling rate for clothing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Life is Better With Ethics Archive

Study of Ethics in Society

… the role of therapy dogs, how to ensure access to their services and how to treat the dogs ethically. Dr. Moe, who … abolitionist history. The Ladies Library Association was only the third women’s club in the United States and the … Public Communication at the University of Navarra titled Toward Flourishing: A Theoretical Reset for Journalism Ethics …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/life-archive

WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse

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… substance use screening and boost intervention and referral services. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Health and … Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, was awarded to Dr. Tiffany Lee-Parker , assistant professor … their internship or clinical experience and one year after graduation. Students will learn empirically based …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797