Jim Tripp obituary
Jim Tripp, a painter/glazier, died Dec. 25, 2015, at age 62. An open house to celebrate his life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.
Exchange industry veteran to give Distinguished Speaker Series talk
Laura Morrison will speak at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, in 2000 Schneider Hall. Her talk is titled "WMU to Wall Street."
Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns
Applications for the matching funds, available to businesses with 500 or fewer employees, are due Friday, March 11.
Ensemble featuring WMU music students to play show at Bell's Eccentric Cafe
The 14-piece orchestral pop band MNOE + Lauren Deming will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. Tickets are available online and at Bell's General Store.
John J. Pruis obituary
John J. Pruis, a former WMU vice president, professor and secretary to the Board of Trustees, died Friday, Jan. 15, at age 92.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offering new classes, trips
Registration is underway for 45 courses and six trips being offered from February through April by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU.
Experienced professional named director of Vision Clinic
George Kremer, a veteran low-vision professional is serving southwest Michigan residents as well as campus community in his new role.
Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist
Siddhartha Roy will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in 1910 Sangren Hall. His talk, titled "Science as a Force for Public Good," is free and open to the public.
Campus Activities Board presents comedian Dave Coulier
Comedian Dave Coulier will be on campus at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in Miller Auditorium. Admission is $1 for WMU students and $15 for the general public.
First draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment
Students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders are encouraged to review and comment on the first draft of WMU's revised strategic plan, which will be posted online.
Lambert R. VanderKooi obituary
Dr. Lambert R. VanderKooi, professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering, died Nov. 17, 2015, at age 80. Services have been held.
'Book of Mormon' coming to Miller Auditorium
The award-winning musical will be part of Miller Auditorium's 2016-17 season. Ticket package holders receive priority ticket opportunities for all shows.
WMU orchestra to present 'Fountains of Music'
The WMU Symphony Orchestra's concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, in Miller Auditorium. The performance is free and open to the public.
Frostic Series teams up with Theatre Kalamazoo to present playwright
The Frostic Reading Series along with Theatre Kalamazoo will present a new work by award-winning playwright Adam Szymkowicz Friday, Feb. 5.
Michael Woodhams obituary
Michael "Woody" Woodhams, former electrician in maintenance services, died Jan. 19. A memorial service will be held Monday, Jan. 25.
Water main break to cause temporary road closure, bus stop change
The break, located on Wilber Street adjacent to the cul de sac near Woodlawn Place, will trigger a repair closure tonight—Jan. 21—from approximately 10:30 p.m. to midnight.
University Theatre presents 'A Soldier's Play'
The all-student cast will give several performances of the World War II murder mystery Feb. 5-14 in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.
WMU, WMU Cooley ink new agreements as Kalamazoo law classes begin
The terms of the new agreements are already enabling the delivery this semester of two upper-level law classes on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo.
Janice S. Weaver obituary
Janice S. Weaver, a retired Dining Services staff member, died Dec. 30, 2015, at age 68. Services have been held. A message book is available online.
Chinese research grants available to faculty
The deadline for submitting proposals, valued at up to $3,000 each, is Friday, Feb. 12. All board-appointed, full-time faculty members are eligible to apply.
Weeklong celebration honors student employees
Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 5 for the outstanding student employee and supervisor awards. Winners will be announced during Student Employee Appreciation Week, Feb. 22-26.
Horn professor to present an exciting program of works with electronics
Lin Foulk will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Diverse list of employers participating in two career fairs
Many student-oriented preparation events are being staged ahead of the annual Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 11, and the Government and Nonprofit Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 12.
Marvin 'Geno' Milkovich obituary
Marvin "Geno" Milkovich, a former carpet cleaner, died Dec. 24 at age 83. A private graveside service is to be held.
Two campus performances set for Tony award-winning musical 'Once'
The show, recipient of the Best Musical Tony award in 2012, is coming to Miller Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 25-26.
Employee, retiree open house to highlight recreation center benefits
Learn more about becoming a member of the Student Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 20-21.
Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97
Robert "Herb" Williams of Kalamazoo died Saturday, Jan. 16, in Battle Creek. A visitation is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20.
WMU duo to kick off spring 2016 Frostic Reading Series
National bestselling author Bonnie Jo Campbell and luminary poet Dr. Daneen Wardrop will headline the first installment of the spring 2016 Frostic Reading Series.
Ira Glass to spin stories of 'This American Life'
The creator of the popular public radio program is coming to Miller Auditorium for one appearance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24.
WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety
College of Aviation researchers will use the grants to study weather information systems with the aim of improving general aviation safety.