March 2017 WMU News

2017-18 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series announced

Miller Auditorium's 2017-18 lineup includes performances of "The Lion King," "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music." Season subscriptions are available now.

KSO principal trombonist to perform free campus recital

Edward "Kip" Hickman will present a solo recital, free and open to the public, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Pianist Christopher Taylor to close WMU's Piano Masters series

Taylor will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Southern Utah University scholar to address need for liberal arts education

Dr. Kristopher Phillips will address not only the importance of a liberal arts education, but also the moral obligation to pursue it when he visits campus March 16.

Campus Campout to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity

The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity's annual winter campout is set for March 13-15 at the Campus Flagpoles, located between Kanley Chapel and the Lee Honors College.

Welcoming messages going up around campus

Students, faculty and staff are leaving welcoming notes for members of WMU’s diverse community through a new University Libraries initiative.

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw nearly 900 industry leaders

WMU’s acclaimed Food Marketing Conference Tuesday and Wednesday, March 21 and 22, is expected to draw nearly 900 industry executives to DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

Endowed scholarship honors psychology professor’s legacy

Established in honor of Dr. Jack Michael, the scholarship fund supports a doctoral student and serves as a tribute to Michael’s influential legacy in the field of behavior analysis.

University Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Classical era

University Symphony Orchestra will perform music from the Classical era in a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

WMU Trumpet Day features guest artist Rex Richardson

Renowned international trumpeter Rex Richardson will headline WMU Trumpet Day Friday, March 17. The free, public event features clinics, master classes and performances.

Horn and piano duo to present a jazz and classical program

Adam Unsworth and Willis Delony will perform at 5 p.m. Tuesday , March 14, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Bronco football announces new season

The first fall 2017 game is set for Saturday, Sept. 2. Fans can order season tickets by calling (888) 4-WMUTIX or (269) 496-8849 and online at wmubroncos.com/tickets.

Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert

Oboist Courtney Miller, in collaboration with pianist Minji Kwon, dancer Kristin Marrs and lighting designer Peggy Mead-Finizio, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

Delores Flowers obituary

Delores "Dede" Flowers, a former administrative assistant for speech pathology and audiology, died Dec. 2016, at age 85.

Miller Auditorium presents a new twist on a classic tale

Several performances of "Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella," are slated for Friday through Sunday, March 24-26. Two pre-show tea party events will take place at WMU's Fetzer Center.

Stanford names two WMU students as University Innovation Fellows

Jill Puckett and Nathan LaWarre are among 224 nationally and internationally named University Innovation Fellows, a global program run by Stanford University.

Next Kzoo Sings event to feature 'Brown Eyed Girl'

"Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing event at WMU's Miller Auditorium. The next event is slated for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 9.

Western Brass Quintet celebrates 50th anniversary season

The Western Brass Quintet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.

Variety of WMU summer camps offered for young people

A listing of all camps, with new listings added as information becomes available, can be found at wmich.edu/admissions/camps

Innovative packing material company focus of entrepreneurship breakfast series

Rich Daniels, founder of RNS Packaging, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, March 17, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Summer enrollment open for WMU's Campus Kids

WMU's Campus Kids camps run from June 12 to Sept. 1, and each week will feature a different theme with special-interest topics. It is open to children who have completed kindergarten, up to age 12.