WMU selects new head for military affairs office
Current staff member Billy L. Clayton will take the helm of the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, effective Oct. 17.
Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage
WMU set a new Guinness World Record for the most vow renewals in one place at one time Oct. 8, when 1,201 couples came together near Heritage Hall.
Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated
Learn about graduate and professional education options Monday, Oct. 24, and broadcasting careers Thursday, Oct. 27. Special events for WMU students begin Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Mexican bank official to discuss migration policy, trade
Dr. Daniel Chiquiar, a high-ranking official at Mexico's central bank, will talk about migration policy and trade Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Committee seeks nominations for observation team
Nominations sought by Oct. 21 for representatives from four WMU units to serve on the Learner Support Program Review and Planning Observation Team.
Duke scholar to address violence, mental illness and the law
Dr. Jeffrey Swanson will explore the intersection of gun violence, mental illness and the law in a free, public discussion Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Employee meetings will explore impact of federal FLSA changes
Identical presentations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, will bring employees up to date regarding Fair Labor Standards Act changes affecting nonexempt/hourly employees.
Students, employees have free access to New York Times
New this fall, the campus community can subscribe to the digital edition of the New York Times. An account with tools for teachers also is available.
Renowned student success scholar to present public talk
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn from Ohio State University will speak on "Success in College and Beyond" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.
WMU choirs present fall showcase
The fall choral showcase, free and open to the public, will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Nominate colleagues for fall 2016 staff award
Monday, Oct. 31, is the deadline to nominate outstanding staffers for the fall semiannual Make a Difference Award.
Concert series features guitarist Fareed Haque
Haque will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. His performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.
Collect/Project offers free performance
Collect/Project will perform a free recital, "Transformed Realities," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Football Broncos add first AP ranking to the mix
With a 45-30 victory Oct. 8 over Northern Illinois, WMU debuted at No. 24 in the Associated Press Poll.
Applications sought for German faculty exchange
WMU and the University of Passau invite applications by Friday, Oct. 28, for a short-term faculty exchange between May 1 and June 30, 2017.
Events to examine ethical questions surrounding drones
"Double feature" of events Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Bernhard Center includes a 4 p.m. panel discussion and a 6 p.m. lecture.
WMU trustees to hear search update, consider capital outlay requests
Trustees will meet Tuesday, Oct. 11, to get an update on the presidential search and consider street name changes triggered by an ongoing wayfaring project.
Anonymous donor reveals himself to students who want to be teachers
Program will help students become educators and enhance the diversity of Kalamazoo Public Schools' teaching staff.
Sky Broncos compete for fourth straight regional title
The Sky Broncos precision flight team is competing in NIFA's Safety and Evaluation Conference at Bowling Green Oct. 9-15.
University Theatre presents 'Romeo and Juliet'
The all-student cast will give several performances of the Shakespeare classic Oct. 7-16 in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.
Football Broncos earn first ever national ranking
Debuting at No. 25 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll, the Broncos are 5-0, with wins against two Big 10 teams.
Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway
Listener contributions support the production of local news and arts content, as well as help the station to purchase popular NPR programs.
Department of Commerce awards $2.1 million for Phase II of BTR Park
The expansion is ultimately expected to attract investments totaling $50 million and create 200 high-tech jobs.
Director of local food incubator to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum
Lucy Dilley, executive director and incubation partner at Can-Do Kitchen, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in 2150 Schneider Hall.
WMU launches United Way campaign to 'Change the Story'
President John M. Dunn and Robert Miller, associate vice president for community outreach, will kick off this year's campaign at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in the Lee Honors College.
Events celebrate LGBT Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day will be celebrated with a series of free, public events at WMU Monday through Thursday, Oct. 10-13.
Registration open for Homecoming Campus Classic run
The annual Campus Classic race, set for Saturday, Oct. 8, kicks off a day of major homecoming activities on WMU's main campus.
Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase
Gold Company, University Jazz Orchestra and University Jazz Quartet will perform with jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids.
WMU lacrosse team goes viral with rock, paper, scissors video
The video of the team settling its rained-out match with the University of Dayton has garnered some 423,000 views and generated nationwide media interest.
Great Works Dance Project celebrates 20th anniversary
This year's anniversary program features emerging and established choreographers whose works span 100 years of dance history and two continents to showcase the aesthetic breadth of the art form.