Events slated for Native American Heritage Month
Several events are taking place at WMU this month that honor Native Americans and share information about Native American history and culture. Among those open to the public are four that start Thursday, Nov. 6.
Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel
Veterans Day as well as former and current military personnel will be honored through a variety of activities taking place on and off campus starting Thursday, Nov. 6.
Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club
Reservations are due Friday, Nov. 14, to attend the gala dinner and induction ceremony for the 53 people who will be inducted into the 25 Year Club Tuesday, Dec. 2.
University Theatre presents 'The Conviction of Lady Lorraine'
A solo performance written and performed by WMU Theatre faculty member Dwandra Nickole Lampkin, "The Conviction of Lady Lorraine" is playing Nov. 6-8 in the York Arena Theatre. This is a free event.
WMU trustees slate special meeting for Nov. 7
Gathering in formal public session at 11 a.m. in Rooms 157-159 of the Bernhard Center, the board will focus on the topic of presidential compensation and a contract extension for WMU President John M. Dunn.
A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system
Dr. John Jellies, honored this fall by WMU, is seeking to unlock the mysteries of the central nervous system through a creature whose anatomy can help answer complex questions about sensory responses and actions.
'Night of the Research Paper' returns
This special event from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, helps students breath life back into their research papers and projects by getting one-on-one help from WMU experts.
Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
WMU community members are invited to make nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, the University's highest faculty honor. Nominations are due Friday, Jan. 30.
Artist, graphic designer to speak in Frostic School of Art lecture series
Accomplished artist, graphic designer and design educator Molly Schoenhoff will speak on Thursday, Nov. 6, in Room 2008 of the Richmond Center for Visual Arts.
Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food
Award-winning, best-selling author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the Western Michigan University campus in at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.
Campus service for Carolyn Harris is Nov. 8
The life of Dr. Carolyn Harris, a WMU professor who died suddenly Sept. 20, will be celebrated during a service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Harris was a 29-year member of the Department of Spanish faculty.