Team discovers way to 'tune' abundant elements for semiconductor use
Researchers, including a WMU professor, have found a way to use a compound made from readily available elements to replace scarce elements for solar cell applications.
University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest
To promote healthy behaviors among WMU students and employees, a contest with prizes is underway on social media platforms using the hashtag #BeHealthyWMU.
Visiting scholar to address climate change and water resources in Asia
Dr. Luo Yi will speak at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in 2708 Wood Hall. His talk is titled "Impact of Climate Change on Water resources in Central Asian Region."
Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits
Employees wanting to learn more about their tuition-related benefits can attend one of several brown-bag informational sessions this fall.
Campus honors Floyd with community celebration and building naming
Members of the campus and Kalamazoo communities gathered Oct. 16 to celebrate Dr. Elson S. Floyd's life. A video of the event can be viewed online.
Miller Auditorium to have 'All Hands On Deck!'
The musical based on Bob Hope’s 1942 USO tour is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
Nominate colleagues for fall 2015 staff award
Nominations for the fall round of Make a Difference awards are due Saturday, Oct. 31. The campuswide peer-to-peer program recognizes staff for their service to the University.
Student vocalists to present pair of operas
School of Music students will stage a beloved Christmas classic and a charming contemporary comic opera at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
U.C. San Diego scholar to tackle economic reform in China in Sichel talk
Dr. Barry J. Naughton will speak at noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, in 2028 Brown Hall. His lecture is titled "Is There a Xi Jinping Model of Economic Reform?"
University Theatre presents 'A Behanding in Spokane'
The all-student cast will give several performances of the black comedy Nov. 6-21 in the York Arena Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.
Journalist, activist Gloria Steinem to speak on campus
"An Evening with Gloria Steinem" is part of the fall Raise Your Voice Series and begins at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in Miller Auditorium.
Event aims to help students with research
"Night of the Research Paper" is set for 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Waldo Library. It is open to all students.
Early morning robbery reported near Burnhams
Campus public safety officials were on the scene immediately after receiving the 3 a.m. report and urge members of the campus community to use caution.
Longtime student advocate named dean of students
Dr. Suzie Nagel moves into the position long held by Dr. Diane Anderson, who remains WMU's vice president for student services.
Flags lowered Monday for Master Sgt. Gregory Kuhse
Flags on all campuses of WMU will be lowered Monday, Oct. 26, in honor of Master Sgt. Gregory Kuhse of Kalamazoo, who died Sunday, Oct. 11.
Made in China Film Festival set for November
Between Thursday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Nov. 17, WMU will be showing three Chinese movies to the public free of charge.
WMU students eligible for deep discount on symphony tickets
A new student ticket offer recently announced by Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra officials allows students to attend some performances for only $5.
Faculty, student ensemble to perform Wednesday night concert
Western Winds will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.
Local alumna selected for fellowship, to study parasitology in Israel
Dr. Elizabeth Warburton will leave Nov. 1 for a 20-month stint as a Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow at Ben Gurion University of the Negev.
Conference to explore transforming healthcare through information technology
The biennial International Conference on Healthcare Information Technology Advancement is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31.
Community invited to help WMU celebrate 2015 Homecoming
History and traditions are taking center stage during Western Michigan University's Homecoming week and Family Weekend, Oct. 19-25 and Oct. 23-25, respectively.
WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception
The Pride Alumni Network will hold ts third annual Homecoming Reception and Social from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center.
University Theatre presents 'The Country Wife'
The all-student cast will give several performances of the bawdy Restoration comedy Oct. 23 to Nov. 1 in the Williams Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.
Community values focus of Heritage Hall grand opening
The Kalamazoo and University communities will gather Friday, Oct. 23, to formally reopen Heritage Hall, the oldest building on the WMU campus.
John D. Sheppard obituary
John D. Sheppard, professor emeritus in accountancy, died Thursday, Oct. 15, at age 83. He retired in 1992 after 27 years of service.
WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans
In preparation for Veterans Day, the students will clean nearly 4,000 headstones from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 31.
Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition
Joseph Barnett and Stephen John are finalists in the Collegiate Inventors Competition. Their invention, NeoVent, has garnered several other honors.
Student Sustainability Grant proposal deadline approaching
Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, for up to $75,000 in Student Sustainability Grant funding to support student research, activities and initiatives.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to speak on campus
The best-selling author and host of the television series "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" will give a talk at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Miller Auditorium.
Expert on campaigns to deliver Clark Lecture at WMU
Dr. Daron R. Shaw, professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Fetzer Center's Putney Auditorium.