Boundary-breaking percussion ensemble Clocks in Motion comes to campus
Clocks in Motion will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White.
Shirley A. Ray obituary
Shirley A. Ray, who was assistant director of what was then called Handicapped Student Services at the time of her retirement, died March 16 at age 91. Services will be held Saturday, March 24, in Kalamazoo.
Spring career-related events set; fairs are open to public
Aviation Outlook Day April 6 and the Education Career Fair April 18 are public events while Suit Up March 25 and the Educational Initiative Event April 5 are open to selected students.
WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years
Young and old will be slipping on their dancing shoes Thursday, March 29, and heading to the Bernhard Center for a night of games as well as swing and ballroom dancing.
Sabbatical leave granted to 34 WMU faculty members
Thirty-four faculty members have been granted sabbaticals during the 2018-19 academic year to engage in research and creative projects as well as other work that promotes their professional development.
Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU
Community members as well as WMU students and employees from the Great Lakes area will be meeting April 13-14. The deadline for early registration is 11:59 p.m., EST, Friday, March 23.
WMU celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter
An early April induction of up to 81 top juniors and seniors will mark the 20th anniversary of WMU's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most prestigious honors organization in the nation.
WMUK schedules on-air spring membership drive
Supporters of WMUK may donate to the station year-round or during on-air membership drives, such as the spring drive that will begin Tuesday, March 20.
Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner
The annual scholarship fundraising dinner honoring the legacy of César E. Chávez is set for March 24. Reservations are encouraged at (269) 387-4420 by March 20.
WMU sales students win team gold and individual honors
First-year student Ryan Demas and junior Stacy Zoeller represented WMU in the University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition, coached by senior Marissa Bruno and Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Kelley O'Reilly.
Free campus workshops offered on virtual reality
Open to the entire campus community and surrounding area, workshops will be held in the lower level of Waldo Library. No registration is needed.
Drum Choir presents nine drum sets on one stage
The annual WMU Drum Choir concert, free and open to the public, will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
WIDR celebrates success at intercollegiate broadcasting conference
WMU's student-run noncommercial radio station, WIDR 89.1 FM, won an award for best underwriting spot at the 78th annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System conference.
WMUK honored for broadcasting excellence at statewide event
Public Radio station WMUK 102.1 FM was recognized for broadcasting excellence, receiving three awards in this category from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters at the Great Lakes Media Show.
Finance expert to give update at upcoming community speaker series
Chris Burns, senior fixed-income analyst at Greenleaf Trust, will give a presentation titled "Feeling Vertigo? An Update on Financial Markets and the Economy" at 8 a.m. Friday, March 30, in 2150 Schneider Hall.
Variety of 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. Some scholarships are available.
Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors
The Success @ WMU initiative will provide a peer mentor to all new first-year, transfer and international students during their first year at WMU.
Business college receives naming gift for sales, negotiation and leadership lab
Alumnus Robert Kaiser, owner and chief executive officer of Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, has given a generous naming gift to fund the renovation and expansion of the sales lab in the Haworth College of Business.
WMU looks to collect 200 pints of blood during annual challenge
Donate from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts to help WMU beat Central Michigan in the annual Blood Bash.
WMU public safety named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives
WMU's Department of Public Safety has been recognized as the No. 3 university police force in the nation for its campus safety initiatives.
Renowned public education expert to speak on campus
Dr. Diane Ravitch, author and renowned research professor of education at NYU, will speak on "Education Reform and the Promise of Education." This event has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, in 2000 Schneider Hall.
Poet, advocate for undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker
Poet Marcelo Hernandez Castilo will read from his works at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, as part of the spring 2018 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at WMU.
Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location
The WMU Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, March 14, in Grand Rapids to review new initiatives that will impact all of West Michigan for the coming decades.
Dennis R. Corbin obituary
Dennis R. Corbin, senior associate athletic director for medical services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 at age 63. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, March 12.
Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey
A new online training module and a new campus climate survey—both focused on sexual misconduct—will be rolled out to the campus community this month.
Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon
WMU is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and aid stations and excitement zones for runners participating in the Kalamazoo Marathon Sunday, May 6.
Summer enrollment open for Campus Kids
The Campus Kids Summer Program will run from June 18 to Aug. 24, 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.
Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey
The Student Sustainability Survey measures student awareness, interest and support for campus sustainability projects. The survey is open to all currently registered WMU students through March 31.
Criminologist tapped for his expertise on video games and violence
In the wake of recent high-profile mass shootings, Western Michigan University's Dr. Whitney DeCamp has been serving as an expert for media nationwide on the question of whether such violence is linked to teen video game use.
University Theatre presents 'Fish in the Dark'
Performances of Larry David's comedy "Fish in the Dark" run Friday, March 16, through Sunday, March 25, in the Gilmore Theatre Complex.