September 2015 WMU News

Former K-College professor to discuss book on murder-suicide case

Dr. Gail Griffin will discuss her book, "The Events of October: Murder-Suicide on a Small Campus," at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7.

U-C Davis economist to deliver Sichel talk on 'awakened China'

Dr. Wing Thye Woo will give a lecture titled "An Assessment of Napoleon's Prediction that an Awakened China Would Shake the World" Wednesday, Oct. 7.

WMU alum's nature photography shown through October, reception set

Kallerine "Kallie" Strazdas, a 2014 graduate of WMU's College of Fine Arts has her nature photography on display at the College of Health and Human Services.

WMU course examining startups wins national award

The course, "Entrepreneurship: Understanding Startup Communities," received one of seven 2015 Innovation in Business Education Awards.

Chauncey J. Brinn obituary

Chauncey Brinn, a retired senior executive who oversaw several critical administrative areas, died Sept. 14 at age 83.

Free Chinese culture workshops offered at WMU

Four Chinese culture workshops are being offered to the public this fall for personal enrichment. All are free and last one and a half hours.

Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month

WMU students and members of the public are invited to attend career-related events set for Oct. 7, 8, 14 and 20. A fair for prospective graduate students is set for Oct. 5.

WMU set to honor two for distinguished service

Dr. Joseph G. Reish, University Libraries, and Juan Tavares, International Admissions and Services, will be honored during the University's Academic Convocation.

While new student numbers remain positive, enrollment takes slight dip

The fall 2015 student census at WMU showed a total enrollment for fall of 23,556, which includes 18,567 undergraduates and 4,989 graduate students.

School of Music to present annual scholarship benefit concert

The annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Miller Auditorium.

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

Allison Downey and Dr. Michael S. Nassaney are the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards.

Panel to discuss human trafficking in 'our own backyard'

The panel will discuss human trafficking on a local and global scale during a public presentation Wednesday, Sept. 30.

WMU wins national higher ed diversity award for third time

The University has been recognized for the breadth of its work in building an inclusive campus environment by the publication INSIGHT into Diversity.

Applications sought for German faculty exchange

WMU and the University of Passau invite applications by Friday, Oct. 30, for a short-term faculty exchange between May 1 and June 30, 2016.

Panel to discuss European migration crisis

The "European Migration Crisis," a panel discussion that is free and open to the public, will be held at noon, Monday, Oct. 5.

Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk

The Real Talk Diversity Series has announced its full slate of 2015-16 events, with a visit and public talk by Dr. Paul Hernandez slated for Wednesday, Sept. 30.

WMU medieval historian to be honored as an emerging scholar

Dr. Luigi Andrea Berto has carved out an international reputation as a medieval Latin historian for his body of new scholarship.

Dr. Chansheng He wins WMU Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

He, professor of geography and an internationally known expert on water resource management, has been selected to receive WMU's highest award for a faculty member.

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

The 2014-15 Make a Difference Annual Award winners, last academic year's most outstanding employees, will be recognized during the annual Academic Convocation Friday, Oct. 2.

State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation

Members of the campus community will gather Friday, Oct. 2, for the University's formal annual Academic Convocation.

Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference

The third annual Michigan Autism Conference in early October will bring leading scientists and treatment practitioners to the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites to share their expertise.

Cooley Innocence Project director to give Constitution Day lecture at WMU

Marla L. Mitchell-Cichon will speak Tuesday, Sept. 29, on "Safeguarding the Constitution: What You Can Do to Improve the American Criminal Justice System."

WMU and WMU Cooley Innocence Project garner $418,000 grant

The WMU Cooley Innocence Project has screened more than 5,300 cases and exonerated three Michigan men who spent years in prison after being wrongly convicted of such serious crimes.

Political science standout, first WMU elected chair Greenberg dies at 88

Dr. Milton Greenberg, professor and provost emeritus at American University, died Aug. 27 after a brief illness.

Feedback on Goldsworth Valley Pond project sought

A design presentation, set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in 159 Bernhard Center, will allow for public input on proposed improvements to the area around Goldsworth Valley Pond.

Prospective students, families welcomed to fall open houses at WMU

The free Friday events are set for Oct. 2, Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bernhard Center on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo.

Western and Wisconsin brass quintets to collaborate on concert

The concert, free and open to the public, will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Arcadia Ales on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum

Tim Suprise will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Boot camp slated for faculty researchers

Get-away space, resources advice, extra motivation and plenty of coffee will all be available during sessions of Faculty Research Boot Camp Sept. 23 and Oct. 21.

Faculty, staff urged to attend expo focusing on employee benefits

The Oct. 1 Benefits and Wellness Expo will feature more than 30 on- and off-campus vendors that deliver employee benefits and wellness programs.