October 2015 WMU News

Award-winning musical 'Jersey Boys' returns to Kalamazoo

Several performances of "Jersey Boys" will be staged at Miller Auditorium for one performance Tuesday through Sunday, Oct. 20-25.

Stulberg silver medalist to solo with University Symphony Orchestra

Oliver Herbert will perform with the orchestra during a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in Miller Auditorium.

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

A short documentary focused on understanding the barriers and challenges faced by Mexicans who migrate to the United States will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15.

Fulbright student awards go to WMU alumni, doctoral candidate

Alumni Keith Carver and Ian Magnuson and doctoral candidate Peter Dobek will be traveling abroad for the 2015-16 academic year.

Homecoming weekend 5k race to prompt road closures

The Homecoming Campus Classic will return for its 17th year Saturday, Oct. 24. Some campus roads will be closed until 10:30 a.m.

WMU Symphonic Band to present variety-packed program

The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in Miller Auditorium.

Public presentations to fill dean of libraries position begin

All public presentations by the four finalists will all be held at 2 p.m. in the Putney Lecture Hall of the Fetzer Center. The dates range from Oct. 7 to Oct. 14.

Graphic novel expert to give talk as part of common read events

Dr. Hillary Chute, University of Chicago, will present a talk Wednesday, Oct. 14, that sheds light on the storytelling medium of Art Spiegelman, author of "Maus I."

Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

WMU students are invited to attend the annual Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.

EUP 'Welcome to Someday' campaign garners marketing award

A marketing campaign for WMU's regional locations has received a national award from the University Professional & Continuing Education Association.

Boil water advisory in effect for some campus locations through Saturday evening

A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect until the broken water main is repaired and water testing is complete, likely Saturday, Oct. 3.

Texas Tenors coming to Miller Auditorium

The Texas Tenors will bring their unique blend of Country, Classical and Broadway to the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

Pianist John Mortensen to present recital

The recital is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. It is free and open to the public.

Columbia University scholar, author to give humanities talk

Nellie Hermann will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in Knauss Hall on "Creative Writing and the Capacity for Empathy."

University Theatre presents 'Ameriville'

Theatrical company Universes, on campus for a residency, will join a student cast Oct. 9-18 in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.

Deborah Brown to join WMU jazz ensembles for annual concert

The annual Jazz Masters Series, featuring Brown, is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Hannah Addario-Berry to present recital celebrating solo cello works

The program, titled "Scordatura," will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Dalton Center Lecture Hall.

The Illusionists to make magic at Miller Auditorium

The world's best-selling touring magic show will give a pair of performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 7-8.

Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

A $24.2 million refund will be used to offset future payments to the Michigan Public Service Retirement System, or MPSERS.