March 2012 WMU News

WMU alumna performs 20th-century flute masterpieces

Mira Shifrin gives free, public concert on campus March 18.

WMU hosts daylong jazz festival

Western Invitational Jazz Festival March 17 culminates in public performance.

Music professor celebrates CD release with concert

Scott Cowan performs with Tri-fi and WMU alumnus John Wojciechowski March 16.

Tuition adjustments approved to develop international partnerships

Minimum set at 125 percent of resident rate.

First increase in fines for parking violations since 1998

Trustees okay increase to take effect later this year.

Grants to WMU top $15 million for fiscal year

$3.5 million received November through January.

Net-Inspect CEO to discuss growth of manufacturing

Mike Dunlop speaks at Haworth College of Business March 20.

Dawn Foods CEO to discuss global business challenges

Carrie Jones-Barber speaks Friday at business college.

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

Friday discussion on "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks."

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

Join the Polar Plunge with a contribution of $75

Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction

Workshop March 13-14 at Fetzer Center is $195.

Broncos make historic trip to CCHA semifinals, play Miami

WMU heads to Joe Louis Arena for second year in a row.

Francophone Film Fest features rare films, two filmmakers

Thirteen screenings March 14-18, at Little Theatre.

Hustoles recognized by Michigan women's business group

WMU general counsel among eight business women honored.

Student employee and supervisor of the year honored

Sydney Small and police Lt. Jeffrey Lillard recognized.

Science Olympiad brings 400 youngsters to campus

State Regional Science Olympiad at WMU Saturday, March 17.

Gordon's 'Misrule' continues to attract literary world's praise

"Lord of Misrule" makes list for Orange Prize for Fiction in U.K.

Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion

Team of panelists will discuss new book "Blind Spots" March 13.

Two candidates named finalists for Graduate College dean

Drs. Gene Freudenburg and Susan Stapleton speak March 13-14.

Literary context of Medieval alabaster sculptures focus of talk

Dr. Jessica Brantley visits Kalamazoo Institute of Arts March 15.

KPS Class of 2018 coming to WMU to look at college life

Bronco BUDS encourages middle school students to set their sights on college.

Citizen uprisings in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk

Human rights expert George Lopez to speak at Fetzer Center March 14.

Robert W. Thomas obituary

Retired manager of maintenance services died Feb. 11 at age 85.

Leo Niemi obituary

Professor emeritus of business information systems died March 2 at age 92.

Koretsky named associate dean of Lee Honors College

Dr. Carla Koretsky appointed to associate dean post effective May 7.

Trustees approve retirements of four faculty members

Board also signed off on one resignation, two leaves and a change in department affiliation.

Registration under way for Chinese proficiency testing

WMU hosting online HSK Mandarin Chinese proficiency test.

WIDR Week culminates with 12-hour dance party

Events March 9-17 raise money for independent student radio station.

Role of private health insurance examined in health care debate

Dr. Kate Bundorf talks March 14 about private insurance and Medicare.

Kenyan pastoralists, an Ethiopian emperor, 9/11 are lecture topics

African series begins March 12 with Dr. Bilinda Straight.