WMU Food Marketing Conference moves to Grand Rapids
The annual conference, which has grown to upwards of 700 industry attendees and become one of the leading conferences for the industry, will take place April 11-12 at DeVos Place.
Armed robbery reported on campus
An armed robbery was reported in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 17, near the Student Recreation Center.
New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam
WMU’s finance program is now offering advanced preparation for students to become licensed in securities trading, thanks to a sponsorship by Edward Jones.
WMU Concert Band to perform first show of 2016
The Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
Awards program showcases assessment efforts
Applications are due Monday, March 14, for WMU's annual Assessment Excellence Individual and Unit awards.
Campus Kids summer enrollment open
The program will run from June 13 to Sept. 2, and each week will feature a different theme with special-interest topics.
Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation
The program, "Zika Virus: A Discussion on the Current Outbreak," is set for noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, in 106 Bernhard Center
Fotoula 'Tulla Kaz' Kazanowski obituary
Fotoula "Tulla Kaz" Kazanowski, a retired senior administrative assistant for the College of Arts and Sciences, died Jan. 7 at age 89.
WMU choirs to present choral showcase
University Chorale, Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health
An information session for the new degree program is slated for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at WMU’s Grand Rapids Downtown regional location.
Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference
The DESIGNEDtoLEAD conference, developed and led by WMU business students, is set for Friday, Feb. 26, in the Bernhard Center.
Volleyball coach to speak about leadership at community breakfast series
Colleen Munson will give a presentation titled "Western Michigan Volleyball: Equip and Empower" at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in 2150 Schneider Hall.
Jane Walter obituary
Jane Walter, a retired scanning machine operator, died Nov. 25, 2015, at age 92. She retired in 1987 after 14 years of service to the University.
Nominate colleagues for spring 2016 staff award
Sunday, Feb. 28, is the deadline to nominate non-faculty employees for the spring round of WMU's semiannual Make a Difference award.
Shirley R. Miars obituary
Shirley R. Miars, a retired statistician in the Registrar's Office, died Nov. 17, 2015, at age 92. She retired in 1987 after 12 years of continuous service to the University.
WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand
Michel Legrand will receive the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in May while in Kalamazoo to perform at the 2016 Gilmore Keyboard Festival.
Miller, Rinvelt will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2016
Kenneth V. Miller of Kalamazoo and Jeffrey Rinvelt of Ann Arbor have been elected chair and vice chair, respectively. Kahler B. Schuemann was elected secretary to the board.
Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert
Performances run Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 25-27, in the Shaw Theatre. Shows begin at 8 p.m. on all dates with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Feb. 27.
WMU counseling professor to edit prestigious professional journal
Dr. Beverly J. Vandiver has been appointed the incoming editor-in-chief of the Journal of Black Psychology. The journal is published six times each year.
WMU adds matching funds to Detroit group's scholarship program
WMU has agreed to partner with Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities by boosting the value of individual awards made by the organization's Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program.
Syracuse economist to address changing state enterprises in China
Dr. Mary E. Lovely will speak at noon Wednesday, Feb. 24, in 2028 Brown Hall as part of the Werner Sichel Lecture Series. The talk is free and open to the public.
Concert to provide unique perspective on climate change
WMU's Advanced Jazz Ensemble will join students from the Frostic School Art for an interdisciplinary show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Deadline approaching for spring 2016 Student Sustainability Grant proposals
Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 3, for Student Sustainability Grant funding to support student research, activities and initiatives.
University Symphonic Band to present a preview concert
The Sunday, Feb. 21, concert will include material the band plans to play at the College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference.
Cirque Zíva comes to Miller Auditorium
Golden Dragon Acrobats Present Cirque Zíva will wow audiences during a single performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.
Student leadership institute accepting registrations
Learn how to become a stronger leader by attending the Diversity and Leadership Institute from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19.
Award winning U-M professor, author next up in Frostic Reading Series
Claire Vaye Watkins, a Guggenheim Fellow and assistant professor in the U-M Helen Zell Writers' Program, will read from her works Thursday, Feb. 28.
Informative fundraiser planned for WMU's Kleinstuck Preserve
Proceeds from the documentary film "Symphony of the Soil" will go toward protecting the preserve. Tickets are sold out.
College financial aid options explained at free event
A College Goal Sunday event will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in WMU's Schneider Hall.
WMU Children's Place Learning Center to sponsor family fun night
The Family Fun Night is set for Wednesday, Feb. 17. This year's theme is "To the Moon and Back" and the event will feature crafts, games and food.