Students living in a traditional residence hall and selecting a 15-meal plan option will see an increase of $288 for the full academic year. More information can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates.

Highlights of the May events include meditation classes, Middle Eastern drumming, art exhibits, family concerts and a performance by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra.

Spanish major Desi Taylor took first place for her pitch about a company that puts a creative spin on traditional travel with trips that are 100 percent customized for the client.

The guest speaker for the April 21 event is WMU alumna Dr. Judi Brown Clarke, an Olympic silver medalist in the 400-metre hurdles and a two-time Pan American Games champion.

The WMU Board of Trustees will consider 2018-19 room and board rates for campus residence halls as well as capital outlay priorities for the next five years when it meets in formal session Wednesday, April 18.

WMU's School of Music will present the 50th annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19. The event is free and is open to the public.

To accommodate students as they study for their final exams, Waldo Library will be open 24 hours a day beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 22, through midnight Thursday, April 26. The VR Lab also will extend its hours.

Sponsored projects include a sewer separation study for Bay City, a project aimed at optimizing a food cooling process for the Kellogg Co., and an effort aimed at developing a new hand switch tester for surgical devices produced by Stryker.

Doreen Gildroy and James Janko will be featured at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in 2452 Knauss Hall. WMU graduate student authors will read from their works in the University's M.F.A./Ph.D. Festival at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, in 157-159 Bernhard Center.

Emily Stewart, a WMU junior majoring in social work, has qualified to compete in May at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's national championships.

WMU will add seven new degree and certificate programs in a range of disciplines for students studying at its Punta Gorda, Florida, regional location.

Griselda Daniel, retired assistant to the dean and director of diversity recruitment for the Graduate College, died April 1 at age 80. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, in Walwood Hall's Walwood Commons on East Campus.

The University Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Concerto Concert, featuring the winners of the 2018 Concerto Competition, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in Miller Auditorium.

Sharon K. Johnson, a former custodian in what is now Facilities Management-building custodial and support services, died March 1 at age 73. Services have taken place.

John Bennett, a former shift supervisor in what is now Facilities Management-building custodial and support services, died March 27. He was 90.

Laura Cornish, Katie DeCamp, Brenda Hamlyn, Bette Ludwig, Jeff Stone and Janice VandeVusse will be recognized during a reception at 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, in 157 Bernhard Center.

Geoffrey A. Smith, a former dean of the Division of Continuing Education, died March 1 at age 84. Services have taken place.

Jim Ritsema, Kalamazoo city manager, will talk about "Kalamazoo's Foundation for Excellence" at 8 a.m. Friday, April 27, in 2150 Schneider Hall. Reservations are required for the free event, which begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee will present "It's Time for Women to Stop Being Politely Angry" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the Bernhard Center's South Ballroom. The event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15.

The Department of Music Therapy will host its 38th annual Music Therapy Clinic Concert, free and open to the public, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Middle-school geography whizzes from across the state will be on campus Friday, April 6, to compete for the Michigan National Geographic Bee state title and a chance to travel to Washington, D.C., for nationals.

Disney's "The Lion King" makes its West Michigan debut at Miller Auditorium for a limited two-week engagement April 4-15. Tickets range from $32 to $77 and can be purchased at millerauditorium.com.

Dr. Andrea Beach joins just 44 other educators who will spend 2018-19 working at another institution through the prestigious American Council on Education Fellows Program, which helps develop senior leaders in higher education.

Regi Kurien, owner and president of Amhawk in Hartford will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, April 13. The free event begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required.

Harvard University's Danielle Allen, known for her work on justice and citizenship, will discuss her views on promoting equality through schooling when she presents a public talk at WMU Thursday, April 12.

The multi-platinum, Grammy- and Golden Globe-nominated recording artist, actor and songwriter will come to campus for CAB's annual spring concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in University Arena.

Directed and produced by WMU staff, the film stars current WMU students Jack Kison, Khaliid Canales-King and Mitch Sowers as well as alumnus Dominic Pacinis.

WMU and Kalamazoo will offer numerous global engagement opportunities in April. Highlights include art exhibits, CELCIS conversation circles, jewelry making, family concerts and a choreography showcase.

WMU's Department of Human Performance and Health Education will honor alumni, faculty and student achievements during its Alumni Honor Academy Breakfast from 9:45 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14, at the Fetzer Center.

Key events kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7, in Floyd Hall on the Parkview Campus, with concrete canoe races being held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Ramona Park in Portage.