Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally
WMU's United Way campaign charges employees, retiress and students with the goal of raising $300,000. A kickoff rally will take place at noon Thursday, Sept. 13, in front of the Bernhard Center.
September 2012 WMU News
Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season
Dr. Carola Jungwirth will give her perspective on gender equality at German Universities on Tuesday, Sept. 18, kicking off the fall season of the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society lecture series.
Women's basketball holding walk-on tryouts
Walk-on tryouts to be held Thursday, Sept. 27, at 8 a.m. in University Arena. Only current, full-time WMU students may try out for varsity athletic teams.
Luncheon features fresh, locally sourced foods
Farmers market luncheons will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 12, in the Bernhard Café and Market as well as all residence hall dining rooms, featuring locally grown or produced food.
St. Louis Symphony bass trombonist presents solo recital
Gerry Pagano, former Interlochen Arts Camp instructor and member of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, will perform in a free, public concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Office of Service-Learning hosts campus-community event
Kalamazoo and campus communities invited to the second annual Campus and Community Breakfast, to be held Friday, Sept. 28, from 8 to 10 a.m. Registration is required by Sept. 20.
Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Your Sister's Sister'
The Kalamazoo Film Society will present eight showings of the dramatic comedy "Your Sister's Sister" Friday through Sunday, Sept. 14-16, at the Little Theatre. Admission is $5.
Internationally known chamber ensemble to perform free concert
Trio Solari will perform a free concert Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert is sponsored by the WMU School of Music.
Flu and meningitis vaccination clinics announced for 2012
Six clinics, scheduled throughout the fall semester, will administer vaccinations to students, employees and their dependents, and retirees. Vaccines are also available at Sindecuse Health Center on a walk-in basis.
Western View sign-up in progress for next year
Students interested in living in the Western View housing complex for the 2013-14 academic year should begin the application process now. Room assignments will begin in January 2013.
Welcome events for graduate students begin
Graduate students and their families are invited to campus during two days of activities Thursday and Friday, Sept. 6-7, held to provide information and fun.