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.
Former K-College professor to discuss book on murder-suicide case
Dr. Gail Griffin will discuss her book, "The Events of October: Murder-Suicide on a Small Campus," at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7.
U-C Davis economist to deliver Sichel talk on 'awakened China'
Dr. Wing Thye Woo will give a lecture titled "An Assessment of Napoleon's Prediction that an Awakened China Would Shake the World" Wednesday, Oct. 7.
WMU alum's nature photography shown through October, reception set
Kallerine "Kallie" Strazdas, a 2014 graduate of WMU's College of Fine Arts has her nature photography on display at the College of Health and Human Services.
WMU course examining startups wins national award
The course, "Entrepreneurship: Understanding Startup Communities," received one of seven 2015 Innovation in Business Education Awards.
Chauncey J. Brinn obituary
Chauncey Brinn, a retired senior executive who oversaw several critical administrative areas, died Sept. 14 at age 83.
Free Chinese culture workshops offered at WMU
Four Chinese culture workshops are being offered to the public this fall for personal enrichment. All are free and last one and a half hours.
Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month
WMU students and members of the public are invited to attend career-related events set for Oct. 7, 8, 14 and 20. A fair for prospective graduate students is set for Oct. 5.
WMU set to honor two for distinguished service
Dr. Joseph G. Reish, University Libraries, and Juan Tavares, International Admissions and Services, will be honored during the University's Academic Convocation.
While new student numbers remain positive, enrollment takes slight dip
The fall 2015 student census at WMU showed a total enrollment for fall of 23,556, which includes 18,567 undergraduates and 4,989 graduate students.
School of Music to present annual scholarship benefit concert
The annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in Miller Auditorium.
Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching
Allison Downey and Dr. Michael S. Nassaney are the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards.