April 2019 WMU News

Senior engineering students showcase projects at design conference

WMU's 64th Conference on Senior Engineering and Design features 96 capstone projects by 290 seniors.

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

WMU and the extended Kalamazoo community are offering numerous global engagement opportunities this month. Among the activities yet to take place are informative talks and art shows. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.

Experienced administrator, professor to lead Extended University Programs

Dr. Edwin Martini a professor of history, has served as the interim associate provost of EUP since September 2018. His new appointment took effect April 1.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

Dr. Toni Woolfork-Barnes brings more than 30 years of experience in leading various student-focused programs at WMU into her new role with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Craig appointed to Michigan Board of Counseling

Longtime WMU faculty member is one of 11 voting members on the board that oversees the practice of more than 9,000 professional counselors in the state.

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

Hundreds of employers will be on the Western Michigan University campus this semester to participate in career fairs that begin Wednesday, Jan. 23, and conclude Wednesday, April 10.

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Western Michigan University has been named a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, joining just 45 universities worldwide that have the designation.

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 5.