Sales students place second overall in national competition
The team of Marissa Bruno and Tyler Hughey, both sales and business marketing students at WMU, placed second overall at the E & J Gallo Winery Collegiate Sales Competition.
Generational differences in the workplace next topic in community speaker series
Kevin Brozovich and Jacob Bradley, both of HRM Innovations, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The free event begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Speaker to address ties between immigration, NAFTA
Sociologist James W. Russell will explore the massive economic displacement NAFTA provoked in Mexico at noon Thursday, Nov. 2.
Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title
The Broncos finish out the regular season Saturday, Nov. 4, hosting Bowling Green on Senior Day at 1 p.m.
WMU board to meet Nov. 1, consider sponsored programs policy
The board will consider a number of informational items, including two that focus on University research and economic development initiatives.
No classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess
No WMU classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 26. Employees, students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open.
Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award
Tuesday, Oct. 31, is the deadline to nominate outstanding staffers for the fall semiannual Make a Difference Award.
Water quality research and engineering firm is newest BTR Park partner
The Michigan office of veteran-owned engineering and sciences firm Drummond Carpenter is now housed in the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center, located at the BTR Park
Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club
Reservations are due Nov. 10 for the invitation-only induction gala honoring 25 people who have built their careers at WMU.
WMU's Heritage Hall continues award run for technology, efficiency
WMU's Heritage Hall has won first place for engineering excellence in the 2017-18 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Technology Awards.
Luminary playwright takes stage in Frostic Reading Series
Reginald Edmund, managing curating producer of Black Lives, Black Words International Project and resident playwright of Chicago Dramatists, will read from his works at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2.
Children's Place receives grant to support student-parents
WMU is one of only four Michigan schools to receive the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program, or CCAMPIS, grant.
Sky Broncos bring home fifth consecutive regional championship
Capturing the top spot in both flight and ground events at regionals, WMU aviators qualified for the national competition April 30 to May 5.
WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year
In preparation for Veterans Day Nov. 11, some 600 WMU business students will spend Oct. 28 cleaning a portion of the nearly 27,000 headstones at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta.
Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship
Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti is one of only 25 faculty members nationwide to be named a 2017 Faculty Seminar Fellow. This year's seminar takes place Nov. 6-10 in Southern California.
Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive
The campus campaign is in its final week to collect 1,000 new or gently used books by Tuesday, Oct. 31, for students in kindergarten through the third grade.
Former administrator visiting campus for book signing
Dr. Christopher Tremblay will sign his book, "Walt's Pilgrimage: A Journey in the Life of Walter Elias Disney," Nov. 8 in the Zhang Legacy Collection Center.
Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public
Michigan women and others are invited to sign up by 5 p.m. Nov. 1 to attend the luncheon that is set for Nov. 10. A fee discount is available to WMU faculty and staff.
Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award
Recognize the internationalization contributions of WMU colleagues and make a nomination for the award by the Nov. 1 deadline.
Wide range of activities slated for annual Benefits and Wellness Expo
This year's Benefits and Wellness Expo is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center.
Top names in investigative medicine part of new seminar series
Seminars in Investigative Medicine, a new research seminar series, is underway at the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, featuring speakers who represent a veritable who's who in the field of immunology.
Award-winning short story author next in Gwen Frostic Reading Series
Danielle Evans, author of the story collection "Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self," will read from her works at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, in 157-159 Bernhard Center.
Local brewery next up in entrepreneurship speaker series
Charles Grantier and Tim Davis will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Symphony Orchestra performs works by Beethoven and Ravel
The orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.
Bronco Marching Band comes to Miller Auditorium
The band will give one performance of "Season in Review" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. Tickets can be purchased online.
Richmond Center to host anniversary gala
The benefit gala, celebrating the center's 10th anniversary, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Tickets can be purchased online.
Students and faculty perform side-by-side for an exciting concert
Western Winds will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.
U-M prof to discuss income inequality, taxes during talk
Dr. James Hines Jr., professor of economics and law, will speak from noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in 2028 Brown Hall.
University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house
During the Oct. 26 event, attendees can learn about community mapping projects being conducted, options for attendee-collected data, and WMU being named a Center for Academic Excellence in the Geospatial Sciences.
Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare
Healthcare experts will discuss proposed methods of improving healthcare for Americans from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.