January 2012 WMU News

Review of campus snow, ice removal procedures

Crews must clear more than 23 miles of roads and 39 miles of walks.

Harlem Gospel Choir brings soul to Miller Auditorium

Performance Jan. 27 will also feature Kalamazoo's GospelFest Choir.

Gov. Snyder praises WMU foster youth program

WMU foster youth program singled out for praise during State of the State address.

Movie produced by WMU students debuts at Miller Auditorium

World premiere of "The Day Job" is Jan. 26 at Miller Auditorium.

Award-winning film 'Drive' playing at Little Theatre

Ryan Gosling stars in "Drive" Jan. 20-22 at the Little Theatre.

Author, son of Holocaust survivors to talk on Israel-Palestine conflict

Norman Finkelstein to talk on Israel-Palestine conflict Jan. 31 in Bernhard Center.

California poet opens spring Frostic Series

Popular series begins Thursday with a reading by T. Geronimo Johnson.

John A. Fochtman obituary

Dr. John A. Fochtman, retired health center physician, died Dec. 13.

Franklin G. 'Greg' Fisk obituary

Dr. Franklin G. "Greg" Fisk, professor emeritus of science studies, died Dec. 28.

James B. Dexheimer obituary

James B. Dexheimer, retired coordinator of fast cataloging in University Libraries, died Jan. 2.

Louella M. Stratton obituary

Louella M. Stratton, retired secretary in Dining Services, died Dec. 31, 2011.

Sally L. Stickan obituary

Retired residence hall staff member died Dec. 7, 2011.

Sign up now to return to residence halls this fall

Added incentives for students who return to residence halls in 2012-13.

Oprah's favorite guest Tererai Trent will speak at WMU

Reservations are required for Trent's free, public talk Jan. 25.

WMU students test drive new late-night bus service

Trial period to determine if expanded hours are needed.

Plug-in vehicles are focus of next SmartCoast talk

Advance registration required for Jan. 20 luncheon featuring David Hurst.

Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU

John Shagonaby, WMU graduate and CEO of Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority, speaks Jan. 27.

Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

Top high school students compete for 20 awards worth $50,000 each.

Comedian Pete Lee coming to campus

Members of campus and local communities may nominate through Jan. 31.

Nominations sought for Excellence in Diversity Awards

Members of campus and local communities may nominate through Jan. 31.

Registration open for Gender and Leadership Summit

Daylong leadership summit Jan. 27 is for WMU students.

WMU offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren

National Research Center for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren opens at WMU in partnership with Georgia State University.

Ethics Center starts spring season with Ninth Amendment talk

Dr. Brian Kalt gives talk on 'Unenumerated Rights in the Constitution.'

Flags lowered Friday for Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz

Schwartz, 34, of Traverse City, Mich., was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan.

WMU alumna to speak on modern Russian Communist Party

Dr. Katia Levintova to give public lecture Jan. 18.

Event welcomes new and returning students to campus

Learn about academic programs and student activities at Jan. 26 event.

Dunn invited to help open new higher ed campus for Haiti

Cap-Haitien campus to help nation rebuild its education infrastructure.

WMU home page remains focused on prospective students

New home page features convey critical marketing messages.

How to find out if WMU is closed

Always assume WMU is open, closings are announced three ways.

Author Michael Eric Dyson headlines MLK event

Author, talk show host, scholar speaks Sunday, Jan. 15, at Miller Auditorium.