May 2016 WMU News

WMU's Dunn visits UN to talk about international education

Dunn and Dr. Wolfgang Schlör will speak during a Friday, May 6, session focused on educational opportunities for young people in the Arab World.

Fifty seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor

The 2016 class of Presidential Scholars come from across Michigan as well as other states and demonstrate the outstanding academic and artistic capabilities of the University's student body.

Registration underway for summer Chinese culture courses

The five-week, low-cost courses start the week of May 9 and are open to the public, taught in English and offered for personal enrichment.

New Edition comes to Miller Auditorium

The famed R&B group is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17. A limited quantity of VIP meet-and-greet tickets will be available.

Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance

Learn more about WMU's Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan health care plan and costs by attending a talk on "Using the BCBSM Website" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 13.

Eugene M. Bernstein obituary

Eugene M. Bernstein, a former chair of the Department of Physics, died Feb. 20 at age 85. He retired in 1992 after almost 24 years of service to the University.

51st annual congress turns Kalamazoo once more into medieval mecca

The 51st International Congress on Medieval Studies is set for Thursday through Sunday, May 12-15, on WMU's campus.

WMU's Fall Convocation to feature new format, location

The 2016 Fall Convocation is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 30, in the Bernhard Center. It will be a daylong event.

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

Some 100 third graders will be at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve learning about nature from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 11.

WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University

The designation recognizes universities for outstanding service to military service members, veterans, their dependents and their survivors.

Town hall meetings set to update employees on compensation issues

Staff Compensation System employees can hear about recent project developments and future plans by attending a presentation at 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 10.

Motorcycle safety device earns top spot at annual pitch competition

The product, Jacket 360, was invented and pitched by Cody Middleton, a senior from Grand Blanc. Middleton was awarded $1,700.

Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement

Of the 25 finalists in the Trailblazer Student Recognition program, Robert Nyhuis, a marketing and management major, was honored as Trailblazer of the Year.