March 2016 WMU News

Trustees to consider five-year strategic plan for WMU

The Board of Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, in 157-159 Berhard Center.

Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk

The filmmaker will talk about the issues facing Flint, Michigan, disinvestment in low-income communities and other topics Wednesday, April 6.

Four WMU grad programs among nation's top 50 in U.S. News ranking

All seven of WMU's top-100 programs are part of the University's celebrated College of Health and Human Services.

Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU

Leni Sinclair will showcase her photography and speak about her experiences as a photographer from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the Lee Honors College lounge.

China's economy, agricultural system on tap as topic of Sichel Series

Dr. James G. Wen, professor of economics and international studies at Trinity College, will speak at noon Wednesday, March 30.

WMU group premieres new work before it heads to Lincoln Center

"Golden Rule, Turing Test" will be premiered by co-creators Lucas Pino and Jeremy Siskind and the Advanced Jazz Ensemble at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.

WMU one of 50 U.S. universities set to launch survey on sexual assault

The WMU Title IX Sexual Misconduct and Safety Survey will run from March 21 to April 8, allowing University officials to pinpoint areas of concern that students have.

Riverdance marks 20th anniversary, returns to Miller

The international Irish dance phenomenon will give one performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.

Online library survey looks at customer service

Those who take the LibQUAL+ survey have the option of entering a random drawing for one of four Visa gift cards.

Dan G. Malley obituary

Dan G. Malley, a retired WMU custodian, died March 2 at age 68. He retired in 2012 after 12 years of service to the University.

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

Summer camp offerings range from athletics to entrepreneurship to theatre. A full list is available online at wmich.edu/admissions/camps.

Student leadership, academic integrity on tap at Ethics Center event

Cecelia Parnther, a doctoral candidate whose research is focused on academic integrity initiatives in higher education, will speak at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.

Interested students urged to apply for 2016-17 Gibbs House Fellowships

Applications to become Gibbs House Fellows, who are paid to research and work on campus sustainability projects, are due Wednesday, March 30.

WMU's ROTC leadership program to be focus at breakfast series

Lt. Col. Decker B. Hains will discuss "Leadership in Action: WMU Army ROTC—Building Our Nation's Future Leaders" at 8 a.m. Friday, March 25.

Goldsworth Valley enhancements are now underway

Site construction began Thursday, March 10, and will result in some changes to pedestrian paths around the campus.

Flor De Lys Houston obituary

Flor De Lys Houston, a retired library assistant at Waldo Library, died Feb. 16 at age 95. She retired in 1985 after 16 years of service to the University

WMU Humanities Center puts focus on urban food in presentation

Dr. Kami Pothukuchi will present a talk, titled "What Is the Community that Feeds You? Re-imagining Community in Detroit," at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17.

Sixth-grade students to visit WMU to get glimpse of college life

Through the Bronco BUDS initiative, WMU partners with Kalamazoo Public Schools to encourage early middle school students to set their sights on college.

Principal trombonist of the Milwaukee Symphony to give recital

Megumi Kanda, who will be in residence in WMU's School of Music as part of a two day appearance, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Nominations sought for three prestigious campuswide awards

Friday, April 1, is the deadline to make nominations for the 2016-17 Emerging Scholar, Distinguished Service and Distinguished Teaching awards.

Anthony A. Gioia obituary

Anthony A. Gioia, a retired professor of mathematics, died Jan. 4 at age 81. He retired in 1996 after 30 years of service to the University.

Band to perform traditional Irish music with a contemporary flair

Caladh Nua will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.

National honor organization honors WMU chapter advisor

Anthony Helms will be presented with the award and deliver a keynote address at the 2016 ALD National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C, in October.

University Theatre presents 'Big Love'

The all-student cast will give several performances of the play March 18-26 in the Williams Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.

Ten films to be shown during WMU World Languages Film Festival

Ten feature films from around the globe will be screened on successive weekends this month as part of the second annual Kalamazoo World Languages Film Festival.

Idella L. Anderson obituary

Idella L. Anderson, a retired Dining Services staff member, died Nov. 8, 2015, at age 92. She retired in 1985 after 21 years of service to the University

Jazz duo to give intimate performance

Guitarist Philip Catherine and bassist Martin Wind will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Explore U.S.-Japan issues with former Japanese ambassador

An open dialogue with Japanese citizens has been set from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Fetzer Center.

Daniel Tinkler obituary

Daniel Tinkler, a retired power plan operating engineer,  died Aug. 31, 2015, at age 67. Memorial gifts may be made to the Almena United Methodist Church Helping Hands Fund.

Free Chinese culture workshops offered this spring

The Confucius Institute at WMU is accepting registrations for a series of Chinese culture workshops March 15, April 12, April 19, May 17 and June 14.