The award-winning musical will be at Miller Auditorium for eight shows Tuesday through Sunday, Oct. 18-23.

The investment will be used to map the subsurface of Michigan in a way that will dramatically enhance economic development and ensure that vital natural resources are protected.

Dr. Mary Cain, professor emerita of education and professional development, died Oct. 1 at age 91. Visitation has been set for Thursday, Oct. 6, with a service set for Oct 7.

Russell P. Griggs, retired construction supervisor with landscape services, died Aug. 13 at age 81.

Kay A. Shearer, retired office coordinator in the Mallinson Institute for Science Education, died Sept. 17 at age 71.

Sylvia Earle, explorer in residence at the National Geographic Society and leader of the NGS Sustainable Seas Expeditions, will speak on "Exploring the Deep Frontier" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

The drop-in, no-commitment singing event is open to all and will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6.

Dustin M. Hoffman, Iliana Rocha and Glenn Shaheen will read from their works at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, as part of the fall Frostic Reading Series.

Lawrence Nolan, an alumnus of both WMU and the WMU Cooley Law School, recently became the 82nd president of the State Bar of Michigan, charged with leading the organization's 45,000 members.

Kalamazoo Mayor and WMU alumnus Bobby J. Hopewell will serve as the officiant for the 3:30 p.m. ceremony; Development and Alumni Relations Vice President Tim Terrentine will emcee.

Margaret J. Watson, retired classroom technology consultant, died Sept. 26 at age 61. No formal service is being held, per Watson's wishes.

Student activities planned for Homecoming Week Oct. 3-8 include a spirit competition, food drive, multicultural talent show, and flag football and basketball tournaments.

Gershwin A. Drain and James M. Field will be honored as this year's distinguished alumni during a reception Oct. 7. Advance registration is requested by Sept. 30.

WMU's official overall student enrollment for fall 2016 is 23,252. At 418, the incoming Lee Honors College freshman class is the largest in University history.

Dr. Jessaca Spybrook, associate professor of educational leadership, research and technology, will receive the 2016-17 Emerging Scholar Award during convocation Friday, Sept. 30.

Dr. Frank R. Olenchak, assistant professor emeritus of education and professional development, died Aug. 24 at age 88.

"Forever Brown and Gold" is WMU's 2016 homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's Oct. 3-8 celebration, including Family Weekend.

President John M. Dunn will deliver his final State of the University address Friday, Sept. 30. Other activities include sessions focused on teaching and assessment, an awards ceremony and a picnic lunch.

The Peppa Pig stage show, based on the top-rated children's television series, is coming to Miller Auditorium for one performance at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.

The book's author, Emily St. John Mandel, will give a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium.

The Western Brass Quintet will perform with the Stockholm Chamber Brass at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. A 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White will precede the show.

This event has been canceled. Piano Day, a free event in the Dalton Center Recital Hall Saturday, Oct. 15, will allow high school students and teachers to experience a taste of piano study at WMU.

The University Symphonic Band will perform classic and new works at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in Miller Auditorium.

The University closed the 2015-16 fiscal year with just over $23.5 million in grants, WMU trustees learned at their Sept. 7 meeting.

Thomas L. Swihart, retired equipment operator for landscape services, died Aug. 24 at age 67. He joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2010 after 24 years of service to the University.

Cello soloist Richard Narroway will perform as part of the WMU Symphony Orchestra's 2016-17 concert season Oct. 9 at Miller Auditorium.

Seth and Dooley will be honored at Fall Convocation, which is set to begin at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in the Bernhard Center.

The events, which are scheduled throughout the fall semester, are intended to encourage discussion about the role of ethics in decision making and moral judgment.

The mixed chamber ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are available from Miller Auditorium.

William Pickard will kick off the 2016-17 Distinguished Speaker Series with a talk at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, on "The 7  Principles of Entrepreneurship."