WMU's new music ensemble, jazz group to perform
Birds on a Wire and the Advanced Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.
Dunn set to begin five-day tour of 13 Michigan cities and Chicago
WMU President John M. Dunn will spend five days—Feb. 27-March 3—covering 1,500 miles by bus to say farewell to supporters and shine a light on the University's current and emerging strengths.
Jazz trombonist and award-winning composer to perform free concert at WMU
Award-winning jazz trombonist Nick Finzer will perform in a free, public concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
University Chorale holds free concert in downtown Kalamazoo
The University Chorale's spring concert, free and open to the public, will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at First Baptist Church in Kalamazoo.
Performance features new works by School of Music faculty composer
New works by faculty composer David Colson will be performed by Western Wind Quintet, trumpeter Scott Thornburg, and pianists Silvia Roederer and Lori Sims at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.
Miller hosts Valentine’s Day-themed Kzoo Sings
"Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing event at WMU's Miller Auditorium. The February event is slated for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.
Chrysa Richards obituary
Richards, a former secretary for student activities and leadership in Kanley Chapel and for the Center for Teaching and Learning in Waldo Library, died Jan. 8 at age 58.
String ensemble joins folk trio at Dalton Center
The Kontras Quartet and the Kruger Brothers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. A 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White will precede the performance.
Netflix co-founder headlines student leadership conference
WMU students can learn about leadership, community involvement and personal growth from nationally recognized experts at the Designed to Lead conference Friday, Feb. 24, in the Bernhard Center.
NYC-based ensemble Wet Ink to perform at Dalton Center
The NYC-based ensemble Wet Ink will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. A 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White will precede the show.
Ethics event to feature Purdue scholar's discussion on preventing violence
Dr. Stacey Connaughton, director of the Purdue Peace Project, will discuss how to organize to prevent violence at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, in 2028 Brown Hall
ROTC 5k run supports student scholarships
Registration is open for April 1 run being held in honor of alumnus Capt. Drew Russell, who was killed in Afghanistan. All proceeds go toward a scholarship for deserving WMU students.
Panel discussion examines spread of fake news
"How to Catch Fake News Before It Catches You" is the topic of at panel discussion at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, in the Lee Honors College Lounge.
Snyder appoints Lynn Chen-Zhang to WMU Board of Trustees
Chen-Zhang, of Portage, will serve through 2018, completing an eight-year term begun by Trustee Dana Debel, who resigned from the board last month.
University Theatre presents 'Water by the Spoonful'
The all-student cast will give several performances of the Pulizer Prize-winning play Feb. 10-19 in the Williams Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex.
Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships
Donations from retired faculty and staff members granted emeritus status helped 25 students defray the cost of textbooks this semester.
Learner support program self-study reports available for review
A campuswide team has begun reviewing self-study reports from 117 learner support programs. The reports are available online to WMU faculty and staff members.
Special Olympics Michigan basketball state finals return to WMU
Nearly 500 athletes, coaches and chaperones will take part in the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Basketball State Finals Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Student Recreation Center.
Nominations sought for semiannual staff award
Tuesday, Feb. 28, is the deadline to nominate outstanding staffers for the spring semiannual Make a Difference Award.
Grad students invited to submit papers, posters and panels for humanities conference
Currently enrolled WMU graduate students are invited to make submissions by Friday, Feb. 24, for the Graduate Humanities Conference to be held on campus in March.
Applications due for assessment awards
Applications are due Friday, Feb. 10, for WMU's annual Assessment Excellence Individual and Unit awards.
Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU
WMU will hold its annual Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 9, and the Government and Nonprofit Career Fair Friday, Feb. 10. Both are in the Bernhard Center.
Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion
Lesley Ware, children's book author and proprietor of the Creative Cookie, a boutique sewing studio in Brooklyn, found the support she needed to pursue her passion at WMU.
Horn Day 2017 features Michigan native Leelanee Sterrett
The popular annual festival, which is open to anyone interested in learning more about the horn, will take place Saturday, Feb. 11, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
Applications available for student sustainability grants
Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 2, for up to $75,000 in funding to support student research, activities and initiatives that foster a culture of sustainability.
Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans
The Veterans on Campus for Faculty and Staff simulation assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting military students.
Submissions sought for spring 2017 graduate journal
Submissions of research articles, book reviews, letters to the editor, creative writing, artwork and digital photography for the Hilltop Review are due Sunday, Feb. 12.
WMU health officials invited to White House by Obama administration
The Obama administration recently invited staff from the Sindecuse Health Center to the White House to recognize them for their work in helping uninsured members of the campus community.
University to honor student workers in February
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 10, for outstanding student employee and supervisor awards. Winners will be announced during Student Employee Appreciation Week Feb. 20-24.
Western Wind Quintet to perform at Dalton Center
Western Wind Quintet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.