September 2014 WMU News

Jekyll & Hyde comes to Miller Auditorium

"Jekyll & Hyde," the acclaimed musical based on the classic story of good versus evil by Robert Louis Stevenson, will open Miller Auditorium's 2014-15 PNC Broadway Series with a performance on Oct. 3 and 4.

Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show

Alessandra Santos-Pye's work grapples with the questions of identity, patriotism and other issues brings. She brings her inner struggle to life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University, now through Oct. 17.

Sid the Science Kid comes to Miller Auditorium

A production based on the popular PBS television show, Sid the Science Kid, is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

President John M. Dunn joined six college and university presidents in Grand Rapids to sign the "To College, Through College" initiative aimed at doubling the rate at which the city's public school graduates earn degress.

For second year, WMU earns diversity award from national publication

Western Michigan University has received a 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the nation's oldest and largest publication that focuses on diversity in higher education.

Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area

An all-star lineup of autism researchers will make presentations as part of the Second Annual Michigan Autism Conference Thursday and Friday, Sept. 25-26, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites.

Western Brass Quintet to welcome new member, perform

WMU School of Music's Western Brass Quintet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson.

U-M bioethicist tackles health reform at Medical Humanities Conference

Dr. Susan Dorr Goold, founder and first director of the U-M Bioethics Program, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Fetzer Center's Putney Auditorium as part of the Fourth Annual Medical Humanities Conference.

Consider It Dunn campaign starts with T-shirt fundraiser

Beginning this week, students are selling T-shirts featuring the face of WMU President John M. Dunn for $10. All proceeds will go to the Student Emergency Relief Fund.

WMU student one of four in state to win prestigious $5,000 scholarship

Senior integrated supply management major Sean Perkins is awarded the 2014 Transportation Club of Detroit scholarship for outstanding achievement in supply chain management.

Local artist to display work, lead discussion on culture shift

Psychotherapist and artist Alessandra Santos-Pye of Kalamazoo will provide an interactive dialogue on acculturation surrounding her art exhibit in the Multicultural Center in the Adrian Trimpe Building.

WMU wins $779,072 grant, partners with Oxford in Web project

The grant to Dr. Timothy McGrew will be used to assemble a digital library and interactive web portal of historical religious philosophical writings in partnership with University of Oxford.

Japanese author to visit WMU as visiting scholar, give reading

Hiromi Itō, a radical iconoclast known for her bold explorations of the feminine body, sexuality and motherhood, will read from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Room 3025 of Brown Hall.

WMU to be represented in 'Town vs. Gown' poetry reading

A Western Michigan University professor and two instructors are slated to take part in a "Town vs. Gown" competitive poetry reading Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Kalamazoo Public Library.

Helen J. Healy obituary

Helen J. Healy, associate professor emerita of University Libraries, died July 26 at age 76. Healy retired from University Libraries in 2000 after 36 years of service.

Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops

Installation of a new iconic feature has required construction fencing to be installed inside the turnaround on the West Campus. The Bernhard Center bus stops will remain in their new locations until the fencing is removed.

WMUK, Friends of WMU to host two political forums for voters

The two forums will allow voters to meet and learn more about candidates in the 60th and 61st House Districts and in the 20th Senate District. They are set for Sept. 17 and 24.

WMU Frostic School of Art offering visiting artist lecture series

The fall series is bringing eight artists from across the country to campus through December. All of the lectures are at 5:30 p.m. in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts.

5k race benefits organization that helps injured veterans

The 5k run and walk event is set for Saturday, Sept. 27. Day-of-race registration begins at 8 a.m. at Kanley Track. Sign-up prior to the day of the race is available online.

School of Music presents annual scholarship benefit spectacular

The School of Music will present its fifth annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept 28, in Miller Auditorium. Tickets are available from Miller Auditorium.

Faculty Senate announces leadership for 2014-16

Except for the immediate past president, nine faculty members will serve for the next two years as elected officers and directors on the Faculty Senate Executive Board.

Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

The Invisible Need Project kicked off this summer and is initially focusing on collecting donations for a food pantry set to open Sept. 15 and establishing a Student Emergency Relief Fund.

Traditional Chinese fall festival celebrates food, culture

The University's first China Festival to commemorate the traditional Chinese Moon Festival is set for noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, on campus in the Student Recreation Center.

Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship

The 2014-15 Lyceum Lecture Series is underway, with 11 public talks scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. most Wednesdays through Dec. 3 on campus in the Lee Honors College Building.

Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards

Harold Glasser and Tracey Quada will be recognized at WMU's annual Academic Convocation ceremony Friday, Oct. 10, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

School of Music's Western Jazz Quartet rolls out new CD at concert

The concert is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The Western Jazz Quartet is Andrew Rathbun, Jeremy Siskind, Keith Hall and Tom Knific.

Hospice services discussion kicks off Mercantile Bank series

The director of community relations and development at Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan will present a talk as the Haworth College of Business kicks off its 2014-15 Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series.

German professor to discuss Mohammed caricatures in upcoming talk

Dr. Oliver Hahn, professor of journalism at the University of Passau, will speak at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in 211 Bernhard Center to kick off the WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's fall lecture series.

Free college-level humanities courses being offered

Humanities for Everybody classes for this academic year began Tuesday, Sept. 9. Applications are being accepted on a continuous basis for these free, noncredit courses.

Bronco women’s basketball schedule includes 13 home games

The Western Michigan University women's basketball team will play road games at two Big Ten opponents and a total of 13 home games during the 2014-15 season.