November 2016 WMU News

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

Literacy experts will share the latest strategies for improving the state of adult literacy in southwest Michigan during a one-day seminar on campus Friday, Dec. 2.

Beatrice P. Hartman obituary

Beatrice P. Hartman, assistant professor emerita of communication, died Nov. 15 at age 91. Services have taken place.

Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit

Support the football Broncos by attending the MAC Championship send-off Thursday, Dec. 1, on Michigan Avenue between Rose and Portage streets. Be there by noon in Bronco gear with flags and signs.

June Marie Conkin obituary

June Marie Conkin, a retired custodian, died Nov. 24 at age 73. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, and the funeral service for Thursday, Dec. 1.

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West Championship

The WMU football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 Friday at Waldo Stadium to claim the MAC West Championship and end a perfect 12-0 regular season.

Services set for WMU historian Ernst Breisach

A Saturday, Dec. 10, funeral service is planned for Dr. Ernst A. Breisach, professor emeritus of history, who died in Kalamazoo Nov. 25 at age 93.

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West championship

The WMU football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 Friday at Waldo Stadium to claim the MAC West championship and end a perfect 12-0 regular season.

'Royally Dunn' at Miller Auditorium features Gold Company and GCII

"Royally Dunn" at Miller Auditorium Saturday, Feb. 11, will feature WMU's acclaimed vocal jazz groups Gold Company and Gold Company II.

WMU student team places third in supply chain challenge

WMU integrated supply management students placed third in the Bowersox Supply Challenge, marking the University's first placement in the national competition.

One Well Brewing on tap for next Entrepreneurship Forum

Chris O'Neill and T.J. Waldofsky, founders of One Well Brewing, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in WMU's Haworth College of Business Entrepreneurship Forum.

Technology educator and entrepreneur part of WMU Innovation Day

Budding entrepreneurs of all ages will be pitching their products, models and prototypes at an Innovation Day celebration Friday, Dec. 2, in Floyd Hall on WMU's Parkview Campus.

Founder of engineering firm to speak about sustainable business

Fred Keller, founder and chair of the Michigan-based firm Cascade Engineering, will be on campus Thursday, Dec. 1, to speak with students and members of the business community.

WMU unveils its results from national campus climate survey

The overwhelming majority of WMU students feels safe and supported by faculty and administrators when it comes to addressing sexual violence, according to the results of a national survey.

Semester-long celebration of Dunn presidency to begin in January

Events to celebrate the successful tenure of WMU President John M. Dunn will include a farewell bus tour, alumni gatherings and campus gala.

Four business dean candidates due on campus in coming weeks

Four candidates for the position of dean of WMU's Haworth College of Business will visit the campus for interviews and public presentations during the weeks of Nov. 28 and Dec. 5.

Miller Auditorium sale starts Friday

Great deals are available for most remaining performances in Miller Auditorium's 2016-17 season online, in person or via phone Friday through Monday, Nov. 25-28.

'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' screening benefits Seita Scholars

A special screening of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Kalamazoo State Theatre will benefit WMU's Seita Scholars program.

Campus event focuses on working with students of concern

A panel of experts will convene in a Thursday, Dec. 1, breakfast meeting to explore best practices in working with students who appear to be in distress and in need of special assistance.

Mary Eleanor (Mariel) Neu obituary

Mary Eleanor (Mariel) Neu, associate professor emerita of art, died Nov. 15 at age 76. A memorial service is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo.

WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games

Research by Dr. Whitney DeCamp, WMU associate professor of sociology, shows the influence of violent video games is insignificant.

WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo

The WMU football Broncos advanced to 11-0 and 7-0 in the MAC after a 38-0 win over Buffalo Saturday at Waldo Stadium.

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

Sunday, Dec. 4, is the deadline to nominate eligible administrators and faculty and staff members for the Global Engagement Award.

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

Faculty members Bradley Wong, clarinet, and Silvia Roederer, piano, will join Kontras Quartet in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

Paper technology with the potential to provide clean drinking water to millions at a cost of just pennies a day has been successfully produced at WMU.

University choirs to perform 'A Choral Christmas'

Six University choruses will perform "A Choral Christmas" at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Kalamazoo's First Presbyterian Church.

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

Campus computer labs, library, recreation center, health clinic and other campus facilities will be closed or on reduced hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 24-27.

Dallas Fed official to discuss fiscal impacts of immigration

Dr. Pia Orrenius, vice president and senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will speak at noon Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Brown Hall.

Community conversation focuses on public trust in state government

A post-election community conversation on the topic "Where Do We Go From Here?" will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Fetzer Center.

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

ESPN College GameDay will make a first-time stop in Kalamazoo Saturday, Nov. 19, to do a pregame broadcast from the campus of No. 14 (AP) WMU. Be at the Sangren Pedestrian Mall by 9 a.m. dressed in your brown and gold.

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

Thomas Giles, manager of culinary operations for WMU Dining Services, finds success at world's most elite culinary competition.