2012 WMU News

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.

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

Agreement between the College of Aviation and two closely allied commercial air carriers will put WMU students on a clear pathway to careers as commercial airline pilots.

'Food Prisons' focuses on body image and eating disorders

Performances Friday and Saturday in Dalton Center.

Prominent Japanese author visits campus

Hiromi Ito to discuss Buddhism and lead bilingual poetry reading Feb. 22.

Movie and discussion focus on weight-loss obsession

Free screening Feb. 16 of "America the Beautiful 2."

Student comedians vie to be Last Bronco Standing

Annual comedy competition is Thursday, Feb. 23, at Bernies.

Bioethics scholar Art Caplan gives public lectures at WMU

Talks Feb. 23 focus on rationing health care and HPV vaccine controversy.

WMU trombone students hit high notes

Eric Bowman, Evan Clifton and Kirsten Schaffert to compete in Paris.

University Concert Band presents free concert

Ensemble's first concert of the semester is Feb. 21 at Miller Auditorium.

Fulbright Scholar Igor Fedotov in concert at Dalton Center

Igor Fedotov performs with acclaimed pianist Gary Hammond Feb. 22.

WMU choirs showcase diverse choral repertoire

Free concert Feb. 26 features University Chorale, Collegiate Singers and Cantus Femina.

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

Dr. David Lyon's "The Gilmore Car Museum: Miles from the Ordinary" gains attention.

Art emeritus publishes retrospective

Joe De Luca's retrospective chronicles five decades of drawings, paintings and constructions.

Professor re-elected to national arts group

Jim Hopfensperger is president of National Council of Arts Administrators.

Administrator earns Kalamazoo-area LGBT award

Dr. Cathryn Bailey honored by Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource Center.

Fifteen engineering societies join to celebrate Engineers Week

Keynote dinner Feb. 21 features sustainability expert Dr. Harold Glasser.

World-renowned violist to lead class, judge contest at WMU

Roger Chase leads chamber music and viola master class Feb. 10.

Prospective college students get financial aid help at campus event

Find out how to maximize college financial aid opportunities Sunday.