… Irene E. (Illes) Tocco obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Irene E. (Illes) Tocco … (Illes) Tocco , a retired Dining Services worker at Western Michigan University, died April 18 at Assumption Village in … family obituary and message book . Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of the Valley or to the Assumption …

… Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students will find campus … Fall move in for Western Michigan University students begins  Thursday, Aug. 27 , with new health and safety protocols, more virtual events and expectations for behavior in place. Staff helping students with their …

… 'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation Submitted by Anonymous … event at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 . Thousands are expected to be in attendance and eager to get their first look at the … into a building with such new features as conference rooms, a cafe and a ballroom that can accommodate 180 people. …

… First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj explains her senior … want people pushing your vision forward, designers have to be as invested in the brand as you are—in your communication … for innovation to consider how her suggestion might be implemented. By the end of the internship and with her …

… graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ursery KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—A Western Michigan University graduate student has been selected for a coveted addictions counselor fellowship. … Ursery will receive an $11,000 tuition stipend and will be recognized at the May 2015 Minority Fellowship Program …

… mathematicians are co-authors of new graph theory book Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The book is intended … of Mathematics. The third co-author is Dr. Arthur Benjamin , mathematics professor at Harvey Mudd College. The … book for a more general audience illustrating that math can be fun by showing that graph theory can be used to analyze …

… college dean first speaker in community breakfast series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … of Western Michigan University's business college will be the first topic at the Mercantile Bank of Michigan … in Room 1035. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m . Reservations are …

… 2018 Study Abroad Fair open for students, public Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 , at … who coordinate programs and courses around the globe. WMU study abroad specialists also will be available to …

… Willie Nelson returns to campus for May show Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tickets are now on … career and 200-plus albums, Nelson is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of "Crazy," "Red Headed … published, and landed in the Top 10 on The New York Times bestseller list. 2013 marked the release of "Let's Face The …

… Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tre … WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has become a magician of sorts, bringing the magic of the … came to WMU to pursue a master's degree in public history because the University offers one of the oldest and most …