2012 WMU News

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WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification

Public tree planting Thursday, April 19, at Valley Pond.

WMU hosts annual Teacher Education Career Fair

Job opportunities for teachers to be showcased Wednesday, April 18.

Do it yourself at HullabaZoo Saturday

Free do-it-yourself workshops include screen printing and bike repair.

'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk

Program at Chenery Auditorium April 17-18 features Dr. Boyce Watkins.

Partnership to overcome homelessness part of WMUK spring drive

On-air campaign runs through Friday, April 20.

Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing

Students camp out Friday to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity trip.

Wesley Foundation has finals week fun prep for students

Different giveaways and activities each day, April 16-18.

Really Really Free Market spring edition

Need some spring fashion? Next free exchange market is Wednesday, April 18.

Town hall event planned to unveil sustainability survey results

Meeting Thursday, April 12, in the Chemistry Building is open to the public.

Scholar to discuss new research on early Chinese language

Historical linguist Dr. William Baxter gives free talk Thursday, April 12.

Japan scholar to address Zen, art of mumbo jumbo in haiku

Dr. Adam Kern offers new take on Haiku poetry Thursday, April 12.

Damali Ayo addresses improving community race relations

Author and artist gives multimedia presentation Monday, April 16, at Bernhard Center.

Health care reform assessed from employer's view in WMU talk

Sichel Lecture Series continues with Anne Crumlish Wednesday, April 11.

Candidates for science fields urged to attend event at WMU

WMU alumni talk Friday, April 13, about keys to academic success in the sciences.

Sustainability open house offers fun, educational activities

Public invited to free event Sunday, April 15, at Gibbs House.

Two-day fashion show features student designers

Runway fashion show Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, at Radisson Plaza.

Deadline to apply for Ethics Bowl team approaches

Students have until 5 p.m. Friday, April 13, to apply for Ethics Bowl team tryouts.

Film is tribute to choreographer Pina Bausch

Documentary "Pina" debuts at Little Theatre April 13-15.

Second City returns to WMU for employee training session

Pre-registration is required for April 12 development opportunity.

Business students take first place in ACG finance competition

Drew Guinn and Matthew Maring win West Michigan Chapter title.

Events explore ethical questions of teaching

Philosopher-educator Chris Higgins to host talks April 9-10.

Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families

Race starts at WMU's ROTC battalion and raises funds for wounded veterans.

Dance concerts feature student choreography

Dance students perform in "Incite, In Mind" April 12-15 at Dalton Center.

Event highlights aviation careers

Connect with employers from across the aviation industry Friday.

Ethics of torture, reality of ticking time bombs explored

Dr. Peter Barry gives ethics talk Thursday, April 5, at Bernhard Center.

Tickets still available for Demetri Martin comedy show

Discounted tickets to April 10 show are available to WMU students.

Expert discusses natural products chemistry and anticancer drug discovery

Dr. Gunda Georg delivers Harmon Lecture Monday.

Hard-working students meet academic challenge

Raymond Enbody and Trista Kelly earn 4.0 GPA and lunch with president.

Events recognize service learning and nonprofits

Faculty, students and community partners recognized at April 12 event.