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Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… in some areas of the globe, while others are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing … several areas across the United States. In September, Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Florida as one of the most … weather events come at an increasing cost. Cargo ships can't navigate rivers that have dried up, sending supply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing talent

News

… Partnership Laboratory, is being built in collaboration with West Michigan manufacturers and Grand Rapids Community … for the region, the demand for engineers and designers within manufacturing outstrips the supply of qualified … of WMU's Extended University Programs. "These pathways can lead to new skills, certifications and degrees, but more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42852

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

News

… in the outside community," a faculty member who has worked with her wrote. "This she has done consistently through 32 … efforts to create a Latino studies program and Native American–indigenous peoples program at WMU.  In addition, she has … Brothers/Big Sisters, and presided over the Hispanic American Council. Her state and national contributions have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329

WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services

Haworth College of Business

… Bronco Force Supply Chain Services Group, in conjunction with PeoplePlus Software, of Ann Arbor. The partnership will … supply chain management automation tool—Bronco Source can now support companies with value-added, real-time … PeoplePlus Software Inc. services clients in the U.S., Canada, South America and Asia. PeoplePlus was founded on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30206

Faculty, staff urged to attend expo focusing on employee benefits

News

… register to win fitness trackers and other door prizes and can get their annual wellness screening or a chair massage. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27006

Past Themes and Presenters–Burnham Macmillan Lecture Series

History

… "Visual Culture Jam" (Feb. 9, 2017) Dr. David Perry (Dominican University) "With/Out Discipline: Public Engagement and the Ph.D." (Sept. … the Social Construction of Power" (April 7, 2016) Dr. James Young (U Mass Amherst) “The Stages of Memory: New York’s …

https://wmich.edu/history/burnham-macmillion-lecture-series-past

New state funding will help WMU's aviation programs soar

News

… for the WMU project that is expected to cost $20 million, with $15 million from the state and the balance raised by … "We offer an educational experience few other schools can replicate, and our growth has only been impeded by the … more than 870 students, to continue to turn out much-needed young professionals. The renovation and 67,000-square-foot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32902

Is Ignoring Climate Change Akin to Mass Murder? Troubling Ethical Conclusions about Climate Change and its Effects

Study of Ethics in Society

… creates the undesirable situation in which incredible harms can occur, but if enough people are involved, then no one is …

https://wmich.edu/events/70840

Faculty Publications

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… By:  Gregory Veeck , Clifton Pannell, Xiaoping Shen and Youqin Huang Published: 2021 This is China: The First 5,000 … (Eds.) Published: 2022 Note: This book is OPEN ACCESS and can be downloaded in PDF from link above light left …

https://wmich.edu/geography/about/publications

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

International Student and Scholar Services

… contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … campus in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2015 fair, which is free … website at  wmich.edu/studyabroad . Published by the American Institute for Foreign Study and Institute of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26963