Weekly drawings begin Friday, Oct. 11, for prizes tied to donations to the 2013 campus United Way campaign. The drawings will continue through Friday, Nov. 15.

WMU's finance program was recently accepted into the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute's University Recognition Program. The endorsement includes five annual scholarships for WMU students.

Thomas Sweet, Dell's corporate controller and vice president of finance, will present the next talk in the Haworth College of Business' Distinguished Speaker Series at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16.

"The Price is Right Live," hosted by Mark L. Walberg of "Antiques Roadshow" fame, is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

More than 100 companies will be on hand for the 2013 Business Career Day. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Bernhard Center Ballroom; all WMU students and the public are invited to attend.

This year's ICHITA conference is set for Oct. 17-18. Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict, John Halamka, CIO of Harvard's medical school, will replace keynote speaker Judy Murphy.

Raymond Bonner, author of "Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone Wrong," will be on campus Monday, Oct. 14. He will make a presentation and sign his book from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom.

Award-winning dancer-choreographer Gabrielle Lamb will stage an open rehearsal of the new piece she created for WMU dance students from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Dalton Center's Dance Studio B.

WMU's Symphonic Band will present its first concert of the 2013–14 season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in Miller Auditorium. The concert will pay homage to the School of Music's 100th anniversary.

WMU's School of Music will celebrate its official designation as an All-Steinway School with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Composer and visual artist Betsey Biggs will perform a concert of her works at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Kate McCallum, producer, writer and consultant for some of the most well-known shows on television, including "Miami Vice" and "Law and Order," will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in 2028 Brown Hall.

The Confucius Institute is accepting registrations for Chinese culture classes that are open to the public and begin the week of Oct. 14. The low-cost courses are taught in English and offered to adults age 18 or older.

As an APICS Scholar, Ashley Moyle will attend conferences and learn valuable information pertaining to supply chain operations management, as well as network with supply chain professionals worldwide.

Two graduates and one student in WMU's Creative Writing Program have won important literary awards that will result in the publication of their works. The award winners are Laura Donnelly, Dustin M. Hoffman and Brandon Krieg.

Students and the public can learn about internships and academic programs offered overseas by attending the annual Study Abroad Fair, set for noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom.

The University will celebrate its 90th homecoming the week of Oct. 7. Scores of exciting events have been scheduled, including family weekend Oct. 11-13. Many events are free or low-cost and open to the public.

Eleven poets and writers with ties to Michigan will come together Saturday, Oct. 5, to read from their work and celebrate the life and contributions of author, editor, publisher and WMU alumni Robert J. Bixby.

Comedian Sinbad will bring his show back to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Tickets range from $28 to $42 and are available at Miller Auditorium, by phone and online.

Violinist Regina Carter will appear in concert with her quartet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson.

The University Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Stulberg International String Competition, will present its first concert of the 2013–14 season at Chenery Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.

The fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in the Bernhard Center will provide information on graduate and professional studies at WMU and over 50 other graduate, professional and law schools.

Hal Holbrook brings his one-man show "Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain Tonight!" to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Ticket prices range from $32.50 to $52.50.

Drs. Chris L.S. Coryn, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Evaluation; Michael A. Famiano, physics; and Kristina Wirtz, anthropology, are recipients of the 2013-14 Emerging Faculty Scholar Award.

Four staff members will receive WMU's annual Make a Difference Award for 2012-13 Friday, Oct. 4. The award is the highest honor the University bestows specifically on non-faculty employees for service excellence.

The 15th annual Homecoming Campus Classic 5K race is Saturday, Oct. 12, on WMU's main campus and is open to people of all ages. Online registration is available at wmich.edu/campusclassic/registration through Thursday, Oct. 10.

Kalamazoo's Oktoberfest festival runs from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place. The festival will include food, beverage, and artisan vendors along with live music.

The annual gathering to review accomplishments and focus on the new academic year will kick off at 2 p.m. Friday. Oct. 4. Faculty and staff members will receive awards for exemplary service and scholarship.

Dr. Daneen Wardrop, longtime faculty member and internationally known poet-scholar, will be formally recognized for her contributions to scholarship at WMU and beyond at the Oct. 4 Academic Convocation.

Dr. Holly J. Nibert, Paul R. Solomon and Dr. Sarah E. Summy will receive Distinguished Teaching Awards at the annual academic convocation, set for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.