… Affairs welcomes two new associate vice presidents Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a … President and Dean of Students  Dr. Reetha Raveendran will be joining Western Michigan University's Division of Student … and Dean of Students. She replaces Dr. Suzie Nagel-Bennett , who has retired after 23 years to the University. …

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John and Joseph … The Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is to be awarded annually to the company in Starting Gate, WMU's … purpose. This is the inaugural award. This past year has been one of significant activity for John and Barnett, as …

… Annual Bee to bring young geography whizzes to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—About 100 … Center Kirsch Auditorium for the 2013 Michigan Geographic Bee. Participants will test their knowledge of the world and …

… to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 selection, and it has been positively reviewed by numerous media outlets, … “I think my mother kept some of them. But I didn’t think of becoming a writer until I started writing about Alaska in …

… and The Big Noise bring 'A Simpler Christmas' to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wynonna KALAMAZOO, … brings. I love singing the music that inspires me to remember the real reason for the season. My hope is that people … themselves." A five-time Grammy winner and New York Times bestselling author, Wynonna is working on solo material for …

… 'Elf The Musical' comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Based on beloved hit movie, "Elf The Musical" features songs by Tony …

… WMU trustees extend president's contract into 2017 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on President Dunn … we were 10 or 15 years ago. Future leadership is going to be critical to this institution." Trustee William Johnston … means that this year, he will donate more than $45,000 to be used for student scholarship aid. For more news, arts and …

… Erwin W. Rayford obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Erwin W. Rayford Erwin W. Rayford , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died June 18, 2014 . He was 94. Rayford joined the WMU … of industrial technology and education. Services have been held. Remembrances Memorial gifts may be made to the …

… faculty and students perform together in wind ensemble Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Winds will … program will feature the music of Francaix, Sampson, Beethoven, Adams, and Ewazen. Western Winds The ensemble is … University. They perform a wide variety of large chamber works spanning the literature of the past 500 years, …

… distant performances bring live theatre back to WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Marcus Jackson, in the foreground, … actors feel a unique connection to the message. "It's a beautiful piece. It tells about artists who are struggling … all artists are kind of grappling with right now," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance, who is …