WMUK launches fall campaign with shortened drive
WMU's public radio station, WMUK-FM, kicked kicked off its annual fall campaign on Saturday, Oct. 17, and hopes to cut on-air pledging in half.
WMU softball honored for top-25 team GPA
Bronco softball players maintained a collective 3.427 grade point average for the 2014-15 academic year, ranking 24th in the country
Luminary author, journalist, blogger coming to WMU to deliver message on race
Ta-Nehisi Coates, a national correspondent for The Atlantic, blogger and author of two critically acclaimed books, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Registration is closed.
Steampunk-inspired acrobatic show comes to Miller Auditorium
"Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk," a modern mechanical circus featuring innovative cycling machines, is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
University Symphony Orchestra concert to feature folk melodies
The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Professor's exhibit on display at the Richmond Center
The exhibit "Cat Crotchett: Surfacing" is on display in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts' Kerr Gallery through Friday, Nov. 13. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Bronson Healthy Living Campus to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series
Marilyn Schlack, president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in 2150 Schneider Hall.
WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers
The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is celebrating 30 years at WMU at conference, set for March 17-18 at the Fetzer Center.
Coalescence Percussion Duo to celebrate CD release with concert
The duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.
Registration underway for the Homecoming Campus Classic race
The 17th annual 5K run/walk and 1K fun run is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, part of WMU's Homecoming weekend activities.
Alton Brown to bring culinary variety show to campus
The author and producer and host of the long-running show Good Eats is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016.
International expert on geographical naming in Asia visits WMU
Dr. Sungiae Choo, professor of geography at Kyung Hee University in Seoul, South Korea, will speak Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 21-22, on campus.
'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation
The Heritage Hall renovation was done with the aim of achieving LEED Platinum certification, which would make it the first such certification in southwest Michigan.
Gender violence prevention and education founder to visit WMU
Dr. Jackson Katz will speak on "Violence and Silence: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in 2452 Knauss Hall.
Community invited to participate in Parade of Flags
The public is invited to join WMU international students Oct. 24 as they assemble flags from around the world and carry them down the football field before kickoff of the University's homecoming game.
'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend
A gala grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Friday, Oct. 23, with self-guided tours available that day as well as Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25.
Input still sought on Goldsworth Valley Pond area improvements
Comments on the plans are being solicited by Campus Planning through Nov. 30, following an Oct. 1 session that showcased design concepts.
Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015
James S. Brady, office managing member of Dykema Grand Rapids, and Thomas P. Englert, past CEO of Discount Tire Co. Inc., have been selected to receive WMU's 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Paper tech meeting to highlight 100 percent job placement, starting salaries
A full slate of activities is planned for the annual meeting Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Fetzer Center on WMU's campus.
Robbery reported on campus; caution urged
A robbery occurred at just before 1 a.m. near the flagpoles at the center of of campus.
WMU choirs to honor the memory of Thomas C. Hardie with concert
The annual Fall Choral Showcase will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Innovative string quartet to give performance
The Spektral Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion.
WMU Children’s Place Learning Center plans Family Fun Night
The Family Fun Night is set for Tuesday, Oct. 20. This year's theme is "Fall Festival" and the event will feature crafts, games and food.
Herbert W. Kenz obituary
Herbert W. Kenz, a retired WMU administrator and 42-year member of the Army Reserves, died Sept. 17. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19.
Acclaimed author next up in Frostic Series
Award-winning poet Richard Siken will read from his works at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in 157-159 Bernhard Center.
Original Raise Your Voice show uses Theatre of the Oppressed methods
The production "(un)welcome: an exploration of sexual violence and self-empowerment" will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18.
Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence
A physical presence in Southwest Florida would involve the colleges of Aviation and Health and Human Services as well as Extended University Programs.
Sky Broncos make clean sweep at regionals, qualify for national event
The Sky Broncos captured first place in flight and ground events and took the overall regional title as a team at the competition, held in Columbus, Ohio.
Campus event to celebrate life of President Elson S. Floyd
The event, which will include remembrances and a musical performance, is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Drawings to be held Nov. 20 for campus United Way campaign
Employees who give any amount will be eligible for prize drawings to be held Friday, Nov. 20.