2012 WMU News

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.

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

Sixteen new charging stations make WMU the new national leader for campuses boasting electric vehicle charging resources.

Deadline for service-learning awards approaching

Nominations are due March 15.

Faculty member selected to head institutional effectiveness

Dr. Jody Brylinsky named associate provost for institutional effectiveness.

More than 600 schools competing in RecycleMania

What you can do to help WMU in this month's national competition.

Henry Rollins stops in Kalamazoo for WIDR fundraiser

  Rollins will share stories from his travels during March 21 spoken-word show.

Student fall ambassador positions available

Mentor incoming students while gaining valuable employment skills.

Pasta lunch fundraiser to benefit Alzheimer's Association

All-you-can-eat pasta March 18 at Sigma Kappa Sorority house.

WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000

Five WMU teams win more than $30,000 in micro grants and awards in the Michigan Clean Energy Venture Challenge, taking top honors in four categories and tying for first in another.

Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns

Creation of a wide pedestrian mall near Sangren will change traffic patterns and reduce congestion at the center of West Campus.

WSA offering two $1,000 scholarships

Awards for promoting campus diversity and disability services.

Register now for Assessment in Action Day

Register by March 20 for March 23 event with Dr. Marilee Bresciani.

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.