2015 WMU News

Professor named to accounting governing board

Dr. Ola Smith, professor of accountancy, has been named to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Board of Examiners.

WMU trustees to meet, consider 2016-17 apartment rental rates

The Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8, for a formal public session. Multiple items are on the agenda for the last meeting of 2015.

Time set aside to discuss main campus improvements

Students and employees interested in development plans for the center of the main campus are invited to share their ideas during a Dec. 10 event.

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

Submit an answer by Monday, Dec. 7 to share what ethical lessons you have learned from the "Star Wars" action films.

Ten staffers honored for outstanding service

The University community honored 10 outstanding staff members Dec. 3 as recipients of this fall's semiannual Make a Difference Award.

Bronco Marching Band to play at Lions game halftime Thursday

The band will reprise a show titled "Sing-Along Favorites" that was originally performed Oct. 24 at WMU's homecoming football game.

Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

Dr. Juan Cole will discuss how misconceptions about Islam affect America's social and political climate at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the Fetzer Center.

Campuswide input being gathered to update strategic plan

President John M. Dunn encourages all students and employees to help shape the University's future by filling out an online, strategic planning survey.

Environmentally friendly farm focus of next Entrepreneurship Forum

Ben Martin, owner of Soil Friends, will speak at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The talk is free; registration is required.

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

Registration is required by Dec. 1 for the free Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium, set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4.

Entrepreneurial speaker part of WMU Innovation Day

The eighth annual Innovation Day is set for 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and will be held on WMU's Parkview Campus.

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Activities at WMU and across the broader Kalamazoo community begin Wednesday, Dec. 2, and are planned through Tuesday, Jan. 19. Due to cold weather, a bus service has been added for the 3:30 p.m., Jan. 18 commemorative walk.

Longtime English professor collaborates with wife in upcoming Frostic event

Dr. William Arnold "Arnie" Johnston, WMU professor emeritus of English, and Deborah Ann Percy will read at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in 208-209 Bernhard Center

WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships

WMU's chapter of the Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society received an Order of the Torch Award for the 2014-15 academic year.

George Vuicich obituary

George Vuicich, professor emeritus of geography, died Monday, Nov. 2, at age 89. A service is set for Saturday, Dec. 19.

WMU jazz ensembles present 'Jazz for the Holidays'

The University Jazz Orchestra, University Jazz Lab Band and Advanced Jazz Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, in Miller Auditorium.

Internationally known researcher, philosopher to give Ethics Center talk

Dr. Helen Frowe, the Wallenberg Academy Research Fellow in Philosophy at Stockholm University, will speak at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, in 157 Bernhard Center.

Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady

The 2015 Open Doors Report, a census published annually by the Institute of International Education, was released Nov. 16.

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

Externally funded awards, much of them for research, pushed the grant total for the 2014-15 fiscal year past $35 million

WMU choirs present A Choral Christmas

Seven of the University’s nine choirs will perform at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo.

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

Joseph Barnett and Stephen John were named winners of the undergraduate gold medal during an event held Nov. 17 in Alexandria, Virginia.

University Symphony Orchestra to perform free preview concert

The concert, set for 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, will preview material that will be performed at the Michigan Music Conference in January.

The Piano Guys bring their show to Miller Auditorium

No tickets remain for the show. The Saturday, Dec. 5, concert is nearly sold out, with only single seats and potential limited view seats remaining.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

The endowment will support the communitywide effort that offers noncredit courses and trips to hundreds of area residents annually.

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

Campus computer labs, library, recreation center, health clinic and other campus facilities will be closed or on reduced hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26-29.

Campus community members will make their marks on new facility

A topping-out ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, to mark a milestone in the Valley Dining Center construction project.

WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges

WMU was recognized by the Sustainable Endowments Institute as the large institution with the most carbon emissions saved to date.

Gold Company to present annual preview concert

The Gold Company and GCII will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

James W. Dempsey obituary

James "Jim" W. Dempsey, a retired administrator in the Office of Admissions, died July 12 at age 84. A tribute or condolence can be made online.

Paper Tech Foundation bestows Honor Award on WMU researcher

The WMU Paper Technology Foundation has recognized Dr. Margaret Joyce, chemical and paper engineering, with a PTF Honor Award.