February 2012 WMU News

Johnston, Carlson to lead WMU trustees in 2012

William Johnston and Jeanne Carlson elected chair and vice chair, respectively.

Something old, new in Gold Company's Lincoln Center show

Students to perform with Paquito D'Rivera at famed Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Nominations open for some of WMU's most prestigious awards

Deadlines for faculty and staff awards approaching.

Phyllis A. DeHollander obituary

Former staff member died Aug. 28 at age 65.

Festival brings more than 900 singers to campus

Daylong choral event March 15 culminates in free, public performance.

Memorial concert for Greg Fisk reflects love of classical music

Service is March 10 for WMU professor emeritus.

Hazel L. Starcher obituary

Retired assistant to the dean of health and human services died Feb. 2 at age 79.

WMU trustees set to elect 2012 leadership

Board to elect its chair and vice chair at Wednesday's meeting.

Spring recess hours for selected campus services

Many campus services will operate on reduced hours March 2-11.

'The Muppets' is Wednesday's featured Miller Movie

Film starring Amy Adams and Jason Segel is playing at Miller Auditorium.

French film 'Le Havre' debuts at WMU's Little Theatre

Eight screenings March 2-4 on WMU's East Campus.

Fraternity camping out to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity

Members of Alpha Tau Omega to spend 48 consecutive hours at the Campus Flagpoles.

Online occupational therapy journal taking shape

Submissions sought for inaugural issue of Open Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Road trip introduces college talent to Michigan engineering firms

Students to spend spring break touring leading companies around the state.

Comic book art on display at Richmond Center

Original page and cover art from Marvel Comics' "The Amazing Spiderman" are on display in Kerr Gallery through June 29.

Video art by Peter Campus on display at Richmond Center

"Existentialism and a Half-Life in Video" is open through March 23.

Disney recruiting at WMU

Learn about paid internships with the Disney College Program Feb. 27.

Updated WMU apps for Android and iPhone released

Free WMU Mobile app at iTunes Store and Android Market.

Business students win national finance competition

Alison Huey and Joshua Kallen nab first place in Financial Services National Industry Issues Competition.

Kirsten Dunst stars in 'Melancholia' at Little Theatre

Critically acclaimed film playing on campus this weekend.

Registration under way for spring Lifelong Learning classes

Low-cost, short-term educational programs for adults.

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

WMU's five teams are among a total of 16 competing from across the state.

Trombone student named finalist in two solo competitions

Senior trombone major Eric Bowman has been recognized by the International Trombone Association as a finalist in both the jazz and classical categories.

Theatre students stage 'The Cure for Love'

Comedy written by WMU faculty member Jay Berkow premieres March 15-25.

Allison Downey featured at Ann Arbor storytelling festival

Education professor performing at The Ark Storytelling Festival Saturday.

Broadway costume designer visits WMU to talk about career

Tracy Christensen will talk about her costume design work Thursday, Feb. 16.

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

Plans depend largely upon state and federal tax credits.

Israeli soldiers to talk about their experiences

Soldiers talk about Israeli-Arab conflict and IDF Monday, Feb. 20.

Student sustainability grant proposal deadline extended

Students have until March 1 to apply for sustainability grants totaling $45,000.

Food industry is topic of Keystone breakfast talk

Dr. Frank Gambino to discuss trends and economic conditions Feb. 24.