2016 WMU News

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.

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.