March 21, 2024
Burian Lecture - Dr. James Jackson
The 2024 CHHS Burian lecture will be delivered by Dr. James Jackson, author of Clearing the Fog: From Surviving to Thriving with Long COVID. Dr. Jackson is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation and was recently featured on NPR’s Fresh Air. Learn more at wmich.edu/hhs/about/lectures. Register at wmich.edu/hhs/burian-rsvp.
Yellowface Through an Ethics Lens
This multidisciplinary panel discussion of the book Yellowface, presented by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society, will explore several of the major themes in the book, all of which involve the relationship between personal responsibility, morally compromised cultures, and questionabl
Good Food that is Better for the Environment
Virtual Seminar: Dessert with Discussion: Good Food that is Better for the Environment with Dr. Jason Rowntree, coordinated through Kellogg Biological Station.
In-person and virtual options for attendance. Registration is required: Public URL: https://events.anr.msu.edu/GoodFoodForTheEnvironment/
March 22, 2024
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference: Advancing Health Equity
The theme of the 2024 conference is Advancing Health Equity. Dr. James Jackson, author of “Clearing the Fog: From Surviving to Thriving with Long COVID,” will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Jackson is a licensed psychologist specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive rehabilitation and was recently featured on NPR’s Fresh Air.
VITAL Demo Day
Join us for a look at our newest technology space, the Virtual Imaging Technology Lab, during one of our upcoming demo days in Dalton Center room 3006. A unique blend of leading-edge technologies such as video game engines, virtual reality, real-time interactive visuals and virtual production. The room’s most defining feature is its 28’ LED Wall, which is integrated with a 25-camera motion capture system.
Reading Party!
Need an incentive to do some reading? Come to Zhang Legacy Collections Center on Friday afternoons this spring and join others for two hours of quiet reading in a beautiful space.
WMU Theatre Presents Argonautika
As in her Tony Award–winning Metamorphoses, Mary Zimmerman transforms Greek mythology—here the story of Jason and the Argonauts—into a mesmerizing piece of theater. Encountering an array of daunting challenges in their “first voyage of the world,” Jason and his crew illustrate the essence of all such journeys to follow—their unpredictability, their inspiring and overwhelming breadth of emotion, their lessons in the inevitability of failure and loss.
March 23, 2024
St. Patrick's Recovery Workout
Celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day?
Let West Hills Athletic Club get you back on track at our recovery workout on Saturday, March 23, at 8 a.m. Join Dre for this special event.
Sign up ahead to receive your BONUS recovery smoothie from Westnedge Hill Nutrition.
WMU Theatre Presents Argonautika
As in her Tony Award–winning Metamorphoses, Mary Zimmerman transforms Greek mythology—here the story of Jason and the Argonauts—into a mesmerizing piece of theater. Encountering an array of daunting challenges in their “first voyage of the world,” Jason and his crew illustrate the essence of all such journeys to follow—their unpredictability, their inspiring and overwhelming breadth of emotion, their lessons in the inevitability of failure and loss.
March 24, 2024
WMU Theatre Presents Argonautika
As in her Tony Award–winning Metamorphoses, Mary Zimmerman transforms Greek mythology—here the story of Jason and the Argonauts—into a mesmerizing piece of theater. Encountering an array of daunting challenges in their “first voyage of the world,” Jason and his crew illustrate the essence of all such journeys to follow—their unpredictability, their inspiring and overwhelming breadth of emotion, their lessons in the inevitability of failure and loss.
March 25, 2024
Impacts of Floods on Rural Communities in Pakistan: Evidence from a Field Survey
Basic Computer Aided Design and AutoCAD
Join Bronco Makers Club founders Nic and Nate who will teach basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) and AutoCAD, printing existing models, slicing and 3D printing. You can follow one of their design ideas or choose your own! Register now.
March 26, 2024
Free STI and HIV testing
The Kalamazoo County Health and Human Services department will be conducting free testing for sexually-transmitted infections including HIV at Sindecuse Health Center on March 26, 2024. No appointment is needed. Hours are limited to 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Book Club: The Women Are Up to Something
Daniel Kosacz, a part-time instructor in the Department of Philosophy, will lead the discussions of The Women Are Up to Something (2022) by Benjamin Lipscomb This book traces the lives and ideas of four philosophers — G.E.M.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage.
March 27, 2024
"Water is Life:" Indigenous Approaches to Climate Action in Relationship to Mother Earth
Sponsored by WMU's Native American Student Association, with guest speaker Shannon Martin from the Gun Lake Tribal Council
Seed Paper Cards
Student Workshop: Seed Paper Cards, with Jess S., WMU Student and Office for Sustainability Communication Ambassador
Productive Differences: Art, Labor and Education in Southwest China
Join us for Light Center for Chinese Studies guest lecture presented by Prof. Patrick D. Wilson, Associate Professor of Sculpture at Western Michigan University, Frostic School of Art.
Topic: Productive Differences: Art, Labor and Education in Southwest China
Presenters: Prof. Patrick D. Wilson
Book Club: Unshrinking
Noa Dahan, a part-time instructor in the Department of Philosophy, will lead the discussions of Unshrinking (2024) by Kate Manne. Manne highlights fatphobia as a social justice issue that has received insufficient attention.