Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma
The workshops will take place on Mondays, April 4 to May 23, on the third floor of WMU's University Medical and Health Sciences Center.
East Campus, Heritage Hall video earns kudos from ad professionals
The video, "Memories of East Campus," produced by Kalamazoo firm Rhino Media, won an Addy award from the American Advertising Federation of West Michigan.
Nobel laureate to give public talk
Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams will speak at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, as part of the opening activities for the 2016 Great Lakes PeaceJam Conference.
Grants to WMU fly past $4.2 million mark in November, December
The year-to-date total of externally funded awards to WMU rose to nearly $16.4 million since the July 1 start of the current fiscal year.
WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse
An interdisciplinary team of researchers received the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Business pitch competition and showcase open to WMU student entrepreneurs
Students are invited to apply to present their business pitches for cash prizes at the K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition Thursday, March 24.
WMU prof takes tax help to indigenous villages in Alaska
For the second year, Dr. Fritz Allhoff, associate professor of philosophy, has led the delegation to western Alaska.
Local gourmet chocolatier to speak at next Entrepreneurship Forum
Steve Laham of Chocolates by Grimaldi will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, March 18, in 2150 Schneider Hall.
East Campus paver donations now being accepted for 2016 installation
Inscribed pavers ordered by March 31 will be added to the Portico Plaza adjacent to Heritage Hall this year.
University names top student employee, supervisor of students
Bryan Birchmeier, a senior working in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and Carolyn Smith, assistant director of admissions, were honored Feb. 29.
'Dancing in the Streets' comes to Miller Auditorium
The onstage celebration of Motown's greatest hits is set for one performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
WMU’s Center for Integrated Supply Management expands services
The Bronco Force Supply Chain Services Group will offer sourcing solutions for companies with limited purchasing resources.
Annual on-campus giving campaign underway
The active phase of this year's Broncos4Broncos annual employee campaign runs March 15 through April 15.
Online ticket sales for WMU Tigers Night are now live
Western Michigan University Night at Comerica Park is Wednesday, June 22. The Detroit Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners.
Annual festival to bring 900 high school singers to campus
The 78th annual Southwestern Michigan Vocal Festival concert will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in Miller Auditorium.
WMU Ethics Center marks 30th year with conference, salute to founder
The WMU Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is celebrating three decades in existence by staging a new bioethics conference and a salute to Dr. Michael Pritchard.
Registration is open for summer courses
The summer I session runs May 9 through June 29. The summer II session runs from June 30 to Aug. 19. Apply to WMU or to register as a guest student online.
'Book of Mormon' to anchor Miller Auditorium's 2016-17 PNC Broadway series
Miller Auditorium has announced its 2016-17 lineup, which also includes performances of "Dirty Dancing" and "Rent." Season subscriptions are available now.
Ethics Center stages original play examining world of academia
The Feb. 25 performance has been rescheduled for 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in 2500 Knauss Hall.
WMU cancels evening classes for Tuesday, March 1
The closure is for the Tuesday evening hours only and begins at 5 p.m. Some events on campus will still take place.
Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey
During the month of March, WMU students taking the sixth annual Student Sustainability Survey can register to win a free iPad mini or a $250 gift card to Buster's.
Carl F. Shuster obituary
Carl F. Shuster, retired director of the pilot plants in the Department of Paper and Printing Science and Engineering, died Feb. 8 at age 87.
Assessment in Action conference returns for 7th year
WMU faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants are invited to the Assessment in Action conference, set for Friday, April 8. The conference is free of charge.
Second draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment
A second draft of WMU's revised strategic plan is available for review at wmich.edu/strategic. An open forum is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.