The biggest dwarf hackberry trees known to exist in Michigan are growing on WMU's main campus, according to official measurements taken for the Michigan Botanical Club Big Tree Program and National Register of Big Trees.

Groundbreaking dance group Pilobolus will perform at Miller Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. The group is also conducting a master class April 14 at WMU, which the public is welcome to observe.

Dr. David Card, professor of economics at the University of California at Berkeley, will address economics and immigration Wednesday, April 9, when he visits WMU as part of the Sichel Lecture Series.

WMU's public radio station WMUK begins on-air pledging for their spring fund drive Saturday, April 5. The drive will feature a partnership with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and Fair Food Matters.

Some 100 budding geography buffs will descend on WMU's campus for the Michigan State Geographic Bee Friday, April 4, in the Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium

A team of students enrolled in WMU's integrated supply management program finished third overall in a field of 22 at the 2014 APICS Great Lakes District case competition.

Drs. Bernard Han and Andrew Targowski are the recipients of the third annual Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant. They were awarded the grant for a book project.

Fifteen WMU staff members will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the University during a reception Monday, April 14, for semiannual Make a Difference Award winners.

Comedians Nicole Byer, Pete Davidson, Jermaine Fowler and Alice Wetterlund from the popular MTV shows will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Miller Auditorium.

Kevin Brozovich, owner and chief people officer of HRM Innovations, LLC, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, April 11, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Dr. Richard R. Williams, founder of WMU's holistic health program, died Feb. 5 at age 77. A celebration of his life followed by a reception will take place April 13. RSVP at drrichardwilliams.com.

Registrations are being accepted for a talk on inclusion and corporate environments Wednesday, April 9, by Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United.

More than 80 school districts from 18 states will be participating in the 2014 Education Career Fair Monday, April 7, in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The University is one of four institutions nationwide to be considered for the award. A national video contest allows finalists' fans to weigh in with online votes.

Arlene Hutton, author of "The Nibroc Trilogy," will read from her works at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in 208-210 Bernhard Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Christina Puchalski, George Washington University School of Medicine, will present a lecture and webinar at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium.

Through the Small Company Internship Award Program, Southwest Michigan businesses can apply for funding to help them hire WMU student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines.

Five candidates for the position of dean of the WMU College of Engineering and Applied Sciences will visit campus in the coming weeks for a series of meetings and public presentations.

Puppets created by WMU theatre students will come to life in performances of this fairytale adventure April 3-13 in the Williams Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.

The annual Frostic School of Art Student Exhibition is on display in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts' Monroe-Brown Gallery April 3-17. A reception will be held Thursday, April 3 in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

The Brain Awareness Fair features a number of hands-on activities for students of all ages, including building a model neuron, conducting sensory experiments and studying brain specimens.

Registration is now open for a variety of WMU summer camp opportunities for young people, including video game programming, hockey, aviation, music, college preparedness and more.

Dr. Walden A. Baskerville, associate professor emeritus at WMU, died Feb. 11 at age 87. Baskerville retired in 1993 after nearly 15 years of service to the University.

The campus and Kalamazoo communities are invited to participate in on-campus events starting Friday, March 28, that are designed to raise awareness about sexual assault.

Dr. Joseph T. Work, professor emeritus in music at WMU, died Feb. 7 at age 82. Work retired in 1993 after 30 years of service to the University. Memorial guestbook entries can be made online.

Registration ends Friday, March 28, for the Spring Into the Streets volunteer event Saturday, April 5, in Kalamazoo for WMU students. The event kicks off at 10:30 a.m. in the Bernhard Center.

Michael A. Myckowiak, retired regional director of continuing education at WMU, died Jan. 23 at age 89. Myckowiak joined WMU in 1973 and retired in 1984 after nearly 11 years of service to the University.

Architects from TowerPinkster unveiled the final design for the new WMU Alumni Center during the third public input session held March 25. The full presentation is available online.

Registration is open for the Scholar Scamper 5k run and walk, which is set for the morning of Saturday, April 5, on WMU's campus. Early registration discounts are available through 5 p.m. Thursday, April 3.

The campus community is invited to enjoy a meal showcasing ingredients from the Southeast Asia region from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, in campus residence hall dining rooms. The full menu and pricing is available online.