Dina Temple-Raston will address the nation's new and emerging challenges in dealing with terrorism and counterinsurgency during a free, public talk at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, in the Fetzer Center's Putney Auditorium.

Jay Baron Nicorvo will read from his recently released poetry collection at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in 208 Bernhard Center. The reading was rescheduled from Jan. 31 due to severe weather.

The University Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert featuring 20th century Russian composers and the premiere performance of an alumna composition at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, in Chenery Auditorium in Kalamazoo.

Rescheduled—Visiting Chinese scholar Dr. Ling Wei's lecture on "Rebalancing or Debalancing: The U.S. Strategies and New Asian Order," originally scheduled for Jan. 31, has been rescheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in 2212 Dunbar Hall.

Employers representing a diverse array of organizations will be participating in Western Michigan University's 35th annual Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Bernhard Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public but tailored to WMU students and alumni.

WMU faculty and staff members are invited to nominate deserving students for inclusion in "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 1.

Four artists will be featured in a spring series of events celebrating international diversity. The artists are visiting to work with students and will also host free public events.

Comedian Chad Daniels will give a performance on campus at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in 227 Bernhard Center. The show is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.

Long-running musical "Les Misérables" will kick off its run of eight Kalamazoo performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Miller Auditorium. Tickets range from $38 to $78.

Neon Trees and Karmin will headline the Campus Activities Board's spring concert Tuesday, April 9, in Miller Auditorium. Band twenty l one l pilots will open the show.

Heather Kasprzak, a 2005 WMU graduate in film, video and media studies, has been named a finalist in the Doritos Crash Super Bowl challenge for the fourth consecutive year.

Sustainability expert Dr. Mitchell Thomashow will share his framework for creating a culture of sustainability during a trio of events being held on campus Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7-8.

University student athletes recorded the highest combined grade point average on record for WMU during the fall semester, including 38 student athletes who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA.

You can find out if WMU is closed due to inclement weather by calling (269) 387-1001, visiting wmich.edu, or tuning in to a local TV or radio station. The WMU Alert system is not used to announce weather closings.

Students planning to return to residence halls (same room) for fall 2013 can now sign up for housing. New room sign-up begins at noon Friday, Jan. 25, and new hall sign-up begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1.

The Groov’tet, a jazz quartet comprised of WMU jazz studies alumni, will reunite for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

The annual Horn Day festival will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, concluding with a final concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Students can play individually or in teams for the chance to win a cash prize in an interactive game show from 9 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in 208 Bernhard Center.

A precautionary boil water advisory, due to city of Kalamazoo repairs to a water main and a subsequent second water main break, will affect East Hall, Spindler Hall and the Seelye Center over the weekend.

Flutist Chris Norman and violinist David Greenberg will perform traditional music of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

A precautionary boil water advisory will be in effect starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, through at least 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 for East Hall, the Seelye Center and Spindler Hall.

John P. Mulligan, a former Western Michigan University residence hall custodian, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Arkansas at age 89. A memorial service has been held.

Dr. Jon R. Adams and Dr. Louann Bierlein Palmer have been selected as the University's first Graduate College Faculty Fellows. Both also serve on the University's Graduate Studies Council.

Willie G. Page, a custodian in Facilities Management who retired in 1998 after 17 years of service to the University, died Dec. 21, 2012, at age 80. Services have taken place.

A research and creative activities grant valued at up to $3,000 is available to support the study of Greater China by WMU faculty members. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, Feb. 1.

Second annual Gender and Leadership Summit for students is set for 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Registration is available through the day of the event for $15.

Most University offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes resume and all offices resume normal hours Tuesday, Jan. 22.

Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis, professor emerita of education and professional development, died Jan. 11 at age 92. Visitation begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in Kalamazoo, with the funeral immediately following at 2 p.m.

Activities begin Thursday, Jan. 17, at WMU, Kalamazoo College and across the broader Kalamazoo community to honor civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. This year's theme is "Seeding the Dream."

Help keep the rate of seasonal flu cases on campus relatively low, by taking everyday precautions to stop the spread of germs and, for those who have not already done so, getting a flu shot.