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Historian donates more than 9,000 books to Medieval Institute

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michael H. Gelting, a medieval historian in Denmark, who was an avid book collector. Dr. Gelting bought widely and … and publications of all kinds. It features a complete set of the Diplomatica Danorum, for example, which is the … volumes and first editions. In practice, Gelting always knew where every single book was located and could find …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-medieval-collection

Van Cooley obituary

News

… died suddenly during a trip to Florida July 31. He was 64. Cooley, a member of the WMU faculty since 1996, was vacationing with friends in Florida when stricken. … Home, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Ind., (317) 842-5310. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

WMU launches first-of-its-kind partnership with Academy of Management, connecting students to global leaders

College of Education and Human Development

… historic agreement creates so many new and meaningful pathways for our students to connect their scholarship, … President Jean Bartunek of Boston College; Roberto Vassolo, president of the Iberoamerican Academy of Management … how they can contribute across academic and organizational settings. — Dr. David Szabla, professor of organizational …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/09/wmu-academy-management-partnership

Horn Day 2015 features U.S. Marine Band member

News

… States Marine Band, is the guest artist at Horn Day 2015, set for 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 , in Western … event includes a guest artist master class and recital, a solo competition for middle and high school participants, a recital by the WMU Horn Choir and WMU student soloists, and a chance for all participants to play in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21562

Emerging Scholar honoree brings history to life

News

… professor of history is receiving the Emerging Scholar Award for research and public history projects that span Civil War prisons, African American history, historic preservation … history, students apply historical methods in real-world settings. One current initiative focuses on Kalamazoo’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2026/09/fall-2026-emerging-scholar-award-evan-kutzler

Friday Feature: Kelly Erdmann

College of Aviation

… and usually spends a few weeks over the summer going on solo hiking trips to push herself to the limit. Kelly is  … so far, Kelly says that going on her first team ride was a fun and different experience because she was flying with someone other than an instructor.  Kelly’s …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/erdmann

Essential Needs and Dining Services team up to demo cooking skills for students

Student Affairs

… skills for students Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Students watch Chef Andrew Francisco and Emily Hazel Mitchell … right, prepare chicken quesadillas, pico de gallo and a warm bean salsa at the WMU Student Center Demo Kitchen. The cooking demonstrations utilized canned food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75288

Nontraditional flute performance to involve dancers and video art

News

… flute, dance, interactive costuming and video art, is set for 8 p.m. Friday, April 1 , in Western Michigan … Flute Project" takes the simplicity and lyricism of the solo flute and illuminates it with multimedia elements. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31201

Distinguished School of Music emeritus to present recital

News

… in Bangkok, Thailand. He has appeared in numerous solo and chamber performances, including a highly acclaimed … recital in New York City’s Carnegie Hall. In 1990, Whaley was the first recipient of WMU’s College of Fine Arts Teaching Excellence Award. He continues to be active as a chamber, solo and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3837

Trombone student captures international win in Paris

News

… by capturing first place in an international trombone soloist competition that concluded Saturday in Paris. Eric … won a trombone valued in excess of $4,000. In Paris, Bowman was in the rare position of having earned a finalist slot in … Trombone Competition for jazz players up to age 25, but was edged out in that event by a student from the Paris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/960