2016 WMU News

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.

Campus Activities Board presents Panic! At the Disco

The chart-topping rock band will come to campus for CAB's annual spring concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Miller Auditorium.

Award-winning pianist to perform at annual Western Invitational Jazz Fest

Edward Simon will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $15, $5 for students.

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! is coming to Miller Auditorium for one show at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The show is sold out.

Ailey II set to perform at Miller Auditorium

The renowned dance company will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, as part of its 2016 U.S. tour.

Plan now to take WMU-guided tour of Spain this summer

Reservations are due April 1 for a nine-day tour of Spain July 20 through 29 for WMU alumni and other friends. Due to a lack of preregistrations, this trip has been canceled.

Tango musician J.P. Jofre to give on-campus performance

Jofre, one of today's most exciting tango artists, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25

All classes are canceled. For information on the status of regional locations, visit the Extended University Programs Web page.

WMU cancels evening classes for Wednesday, Feb. 24

The closure is for the Wednesday evening hours only and begins at 5 p.m. Several events on campus will still take place.

Integrated supply management program ranks No. 5 in undergrad education

The listing of the top 100 universities for supply chain education was produced by SCM World, a cross-industry learning community.

Performances of "Chicago" canceled

The performances, slated for Feb. 29 and March 1, were canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Ticket refunds are available at Miller Auditorium.

Emilie A. Garrity obituary

Emilie A. Garrity, retired utility food person in Walwood Union, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, at age 104.

WMU to hold town hall on safety notification guidelines, questions

The special forum is set for 7 p.m. tonight in the Bernhard Center. It will be streamed live online and will be available for 10 days.

President Dunn's statement to the campus community

A forum to discuss campus notifications is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. It will be live-streamed online.

Eugene L. Keller obituary

Eugene L. Keller, a retired Dining Services staff member, died Monday, Feb. 15, at age 91. A visitation is planned for Feb. 21 with a funeral mass Feb. 22.

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

Some campus services at will be on reduced hours during WMU's spring recess, which begins Monday, March 7, and continues through Friday, March 11.

Campuswide forum explores student mental health concerns

The forum is set for 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the Fetzer Center and will feature a panel discussion and remarks from President Dunn.

Wesley Foundation Student Center to open in new building

A community open house is planned for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the foundation's new location, 820 Rankin Ave.

New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

The camps will introduce high school students to the intricacies of starting a business as well as learning about the stock market, how the economy works and how to save.