November 2015 WMU News

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

Students and other library patrons can familiarize themselves with a new telepresence robot during weekend test-drive sessions at Waldo Library.

Symphonic and Concert bands to premiere work by faculty composer

The bands will perform "Extinction" by Christopher Biggs, as well as other material, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, in Miller Auditorium.

WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

From growing vegetables without using chemicals to experimenting with vermicomposting, WMU's Gibbs House program gives students an opportunity to do sustainability research in-house.

WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

WMU is the only Michigan school to have appeared on all six years of the annual list of the top colleges considered "the best fit for service members, military veterans and their families."

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

Reservations are due Friday, Nov. 13, to attend the gala dinner and induction ceremony for the 48 people who will be inducted into the 25 Year Club Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Housing market trends to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series

Dan Jaqua, president of Jaqua Realtors, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in 2150 Schneider Hall on WMU's campus.

Experienced administrator named Title IX compliance director

Felicia T. Crawford, a director of Human Resources at WMU, will take up the new post beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1.

WMU Ethics Center offers soul searching for professionals

Nelson Miller, a professor at WMU-Cooley Law School, will speak at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in 205 Bernhard Center.

Internationalize your education in the palm of the mitten

WMU will highlight various countries and cultures during its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Sunday through Saturday, Nov. 15-21.

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

Conner Knepley, a junior from Stockbridge, recently displayed a wheel he designed as an intern for Maxion Wheels at the world's largest auto show.

Memorial service set for engineering professor Fred Sitkins

The service is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo. Friends and colleagues are invited to gather with the family from 2 to 4 p.m at the same location.

University getting ready to adopt new email system

Microsoft Office 365 for Education will be the University's next email system. During the next few months, test migrations to the new system will begin.

Business college dean's Just Business blog debuts

The new blog, which will feature regular posts on business issues of the day, is now available online. The first post takes on the topic of happiness at work.

College of business receives naming gift for career center, ribbon-cutting set

The Haworth College of Business Career Center has received a major gift from Charles and Lynn Zhang, owners of a Kalamazoo financial planning and investment firm.

All things Russian to highlight 20th annual Russian Festival

Some 1,000 people will immerse themselves in Russian history, music, art, dance and crafts during the the annual festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.

Richard L. McAnaw obituary

Dr. Richard L. McAnaw, professor emeritus of political science, died Oct. 21 at age 85. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in Kalamazoo.

University Theatre presents 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood'

The all-student cast will give several performances of the musical murder mystery Nov. 13-22 in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.

Alumnus and CEO to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum

Garrick Pohl, CEO and co-founder of Zipments, will speak at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in 2150 Schneider Hall.

Michigan top executives to speak on campus

The WMU Bronco CEO Forum will be on campus Tuesday, Nov. 10, to speak to and work with students beginning at 12:30 p.m. in 2000 Schneider Hall.

First Lady Snyder to visit WMU, highlight campus assualt prevention initiative

First Lady Sue Snyder will join Dr. Rebecca Campbell at the the Monday, Nov. 9, installment of the Raise Your Voice Series.

Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community

University officials will be joined by personnel from Consumers Energy at the sessions, set for 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 10 and 12, in the Parkview Room of Floyd Hall.

Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans

WMU students and employees are honoring members of the military and veterans in a variety of ways during a lengthy celebration of Veterans Day, which is officially observed Nov. 11.