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.
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.