October 20, 2023
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October 21, 2023
WMU Hockey vs. Bowling Green
Cheer on your #9 Broncos at Lawson Arena as they welcome Bowling Green on Saturday, Oct. 21. Puck drop is set for 6PM.
October 23, 2023
Tour of the Frederick Meijer Gardens and Contemporary Tree Sculpture Exhibition
Join a field trip to Frederick Meijer Gardens on October 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM with the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures. We will tour many beautiful gardens, including the beloved Japanese garden, and have a private tour of the Forest of Dreams: Contemporary Tree Sculpture exhibition, featuring the work of 15 exceptional artists, including Maya Lin and Ai Weiwei.
October 24, 2023
Faculty, staff headshots
Sessions for formal headshots specifically for faculty and staff have been scheduled during fall semester. Headshots will not be taken between noon and 12:30 p.m. Photos are taken on a walk-in basis, and no appointments are needed. View the sessions
Navigating Life as a Highly Sensitive Person
Perhaps you’ve suspected you or a loved one is highly sensitive. Being highly sensitive is both a gift and a challenge in today’s world. This workshop will discuss the characteristics of highly sensitive individuals and provide ways for them to navigate for optimal effectiveness and comfort.
Facilitated by Darby Fetzer from Holtyn & Associates.
ChatGPT’s Distortions of the Student-Teacher Relationship
Matthew Noah Smith, associate professor of philosophy at Northeastern University, discusses the ways in which ChatGPT—and AI more generally—has altered the teacher-student relationship. Signature Credit. Register for link.
Co-sponsored by WMUx and the Department of Philosophy.
Special talk by the Consul General of Japan
The Soga Japan Center is hosting a special talk "Japan: People, Society, Tradition and its Relations with the US" by the Honorable Consul General Yusuke Shindo at 4 p.m., Tuesday, October 24, Sangren Hall Room 1920. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Playbook to Success - Athletics Job Fair
Companies from the state, region, and throughout the nation will attend the event to recruit and connect with WMU student athletes for co-op, internship, and full-time positions.
Mean Girls
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).
October 25, 2023
DEI Lunch and Learn - Ableism and its Influence in Health Care Settings
Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck - Ableism and its Influence in Health Care Settings. Join us in the CHHS student engagement center on the third Wednesday of each month for these engaging conversations. Sessions run from 11 a.m. to noon. Free lunch is provided by the CHHS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Wretched of the Earth
Join our book club! Wretched of the Earth by Frantz Fanon covers the means of struggling against those who profit from racism and colonialism, as well as the obstacles to creating alternative forms of knowledge and social relations.
Mean Girls
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).
October 26, 2023
Books and Beer - Untamed Shrews: Negotiating New Womanhood in Modern China - Shu Yang
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard
Join our book club! Douglas Tallamy explores ways that we can address wildlife decline at the individual level regardless of government policy.
Between Violence and Resistance: The Challenges of Latin America in the 21st Century
Edgar Franco-Vivanco, assistant professor of political science at the University of Michigan, examines the role of colonialism and US foreign policy in shaping violence in Latin America. This is the 2023 Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture (rescheduled from Spring 2023). Signature Credit.
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
STAND CLEAR...
Nurse Blake hits the road again with his NEW COMEDY TOUR "SHOCK ADVISED!" Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an EPIC night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the theaters, so it's sure to be the safest place and most fun place to be! Don't miss out and bring an AED cause this is going to get WILD!
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October 27, 2023
ALS Caregiver Lab - Safety & Mobility, Communication & Swallowing Tips
This interactive Caregiver Lab will focus on conserving and preserving speech and voice with ALS, what to do as one’s speech and voice change, safety tips for swallowing, diet modifications, and eating for pleasure.
WMU Theatre Presents Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Live Shadow Cast
Damn it Janet! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back at Miller Auditorium! Tune in for a screening of the original unedited movie with the professional live shadow cast, Rocky Horror in Abundance. Join us for audience participation and a costume contest! There will be a VIP Meet & Greet with members of the shadow cast for a personal photo opportunity and autograph. The VIP Experience is limited to 200 guests & can be added to your ticket at the time of purchase, while supplies last.
October 28, 2023
Launch into Fitness—Oct. 28-29
Begin your journey on fitness launch weekend!
Fitness Launch is a great way to explore which group fitness class is right for you. Several mini-classes featuring the new music and choreography from Les Mills will help you discover your fit! Friends, and family and all West Hills guests can attend the Group Fitness Launch at no cost.