March 2017 WMU News

Rising stars in WMU sales and marketing program place at competition

Junior Kaitlyn Phillips and sophomore Lauren Nowakowski represented WMU. They were coached by senior Jeremy Juday and associate professor of marketing Dr. Kelley O'Reilly.

WMU blood drive competition is March 23

Members of the University community and greater Kalamazoo area are invited to participate in Bronco Blood Bash at WMU from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Bernhard Center.

Japanese lessons for teenagers available

The fee is $30 for three lessons, which will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on three consecutive Fridays April 7, 14 and 21.

Free campuswide shredding event open to students and employees

Ensure all professional or personal documents are properly destroyed during campuswide shredding event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in Lot 41 near Sangren Hall.

WMU students plan Night Out in Vegas for area senior citizens

The free Senior Prom is a sure thing for lovers of swing and ballroom dancing. This year's casino-themed event is set for Thursday, March 30.

Ross Gregory obituary

Ross Gregory, retired professor of history at WMU, died Feb. 10. He was 83.

British author, adventurer to take WMU audience on a journey

Victoria Finlay will take a local audience on an unusual journey to faraway places when she speaks about "How to Travel Through the World's Paintbox" at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30.

WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News

WMU has eight programs ranked among the top 100 in their disciplines, four in the top 50 and two programs assessed as the best of their kind in Michigan.

WMU Fostering Success program saluted as a 'beacon' for college access

The Michigan College Access Network has awarded Fostering Success Michigan with the 2017 Beacon Award, recognizing it for leadership in the college access and success field

WMU's Ming Li among national diversity award honorees

Dr. Ming Li, dean of the College of Education and Human Development, is among 39 national higher education leaders to receive INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's 2017 Giving Back Award.

Summer camps offered at Fort St. Joseph archaeological site

The summer camp program provides an opportunity for the public to engage in history and search for evidence at the Fort St. Joseph archeology site

Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

The annual scholarship fundraising dinner honoring the legacy of César E. Chávez is set for April 1. Reservations are encouraged at (269) 387-4420 by March 20.

WMU will award honorary degree to Antonio Flores

Dr. Antonio R. Flores, president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, will receive an honorary degree from WMU during April 29 commencement ceremonies.

Sports Media students getting real-world experience with ESPN3

Students in the WMU School of Communication's Sports Media course are learning the ins and outs of live-sports production thanks to communication instructor Wade Cutler and Bronco Productions.

WMUK brings home two more awards

The station won 2016 Michigan Association of Broadcasters best awards in the Musical Programming and Marketing Materials and Promos categories.

WMU racks up four Educational Advertising Awards

The Office of University Relations received awards for its Brand Book, its Visual Identity Program booklet, the Strike Gold television spot and a letterhead project for the Office of Admissions.

Trustees approve moving ahead with downtown property shifts

As a result of the overall shuffle, WMU would own, debt free, one of the four blocks in a development bordered by Kalamazoo, Westnedge, Eleanor and Cooley streets.

WMU board OKs agreement with Florida's Charlotte County

The economic development investment agreement will pave the way for improvements at Punta Gorda Airport designed to enhance WMU's ability to deliver aviation flight training at the facility.

Tickets on sale for comedian Nick Offerman at WMU

Tickets have sold out for the performance. Comedian Nick Offerman is best known for his work on the program “Parks & Recreation” playing the role of Ron Swanson.

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

Barbara Jane Miller, WMU's first lady for 13 years and widow of the University's third president, James W. Miller, died Feb. 14 at age 98.

Local arts administrator to be next speaker in Mercantile speaker series

Belinda Tate, executive director of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, will give a presentation titled "Building Community Through the Arts" at 8 a.m. Friday, March 31, in 2150 Schneider Hall.

WMU board to consider property moves and Florida agreement

The trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, in 157-159 Bernhard Center. The meeting also will be streamed online.

National Book Award finalist next up in Frostic Reading Series

Dr. Jay Hopler, a finalist for the National Book Award, will be the first reader Thursday, March 16, in the spring 2017 Gwen Frostic Reading Series.

Nationally known health law and bioethics scholar to speak at WMed

Dr. Rebecca Dresser, a nationally renowned health law and bioethics scholar, will speak March 22 at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus Auditorium. Register by March 15 to attend.

Kalamazoo Public School sixth-graders set to visit WMU this spring

KPS will transport all of the district's sixth-graders to WMU this month for a day to engage in hands-on activities related to choosing a college career and to take a University tour. 

WMU's fourth annual military career fair open to public

Boots to Suits military career fair is from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in the Bernhard Center. Attend a free preparation event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Schneider Hall.

WMU Trombone Choir schedules its annual spring concert

The WMU Trombone Choir's annual spring concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

A team of food marketing students posted a first-place finish at the 2017 National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition.

WMU Drum Choir to present annual concert

The WMU Drum Choir will present its annual concert, free and open to the public, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU

Mae Jemison, a former astronaut and the first woman of color in space, will explore the importance of science, technology, engineering and math education at 7 p.m. Thursday, March  23, in Miller Auditorium.