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Employees invited to see high-energy orientation show

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty and staff members are invited to attend a performance of "The Bronco … is rated annually by our students and their families as the best part of orientation," says Steve Booher , New Student … coordinator. "It is an entertaining way to get a better handle on issues young people may be wrestling with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16144

Historical novelist snags Light Center research grant

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… of the first order." A Chinese version of the novel will be published by Xiamen University Press. The award also will be used to support the publication of the Chinese … of this controversial figure. The balance of the award will be used to help Xiong cover publication costs for his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31707

Thomas C. Hardie II obituary

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… his career. They included the Michigan chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, which he served as … from 1972 to 1974 and as a three-time advisory committee member. In 1969, he was one of only 50 American conductors in … continued to be active as a private teacher of voice. He returned to campus on occasion to lead ensembles during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21529

WMU to join Michiganders in celebrating 2014 Arbor Day

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… ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25 . The event will be held at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center, which is … Kalamazoo State Hospital. WMU landscape services staff will be planting a scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea), and those … recently confirmed on campus. One of those trees is the biggest dwarf hackberry known to exist in the state and has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15310

Kalamazoo County students are up to something big

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… of up to 40 students in grades four through eight will be making art for a massive sculpture that celebrates … and community among the county's youth. A limited number of seats remain open for the free workshops , all of … Joseph Parish, 930 Lake St. in Kalamazoo. Registrations are being accepted at bigthinkregistrationonline.org for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13855

Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor

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… to help stop human trafficking and child labor will be the focus of a Wednesday, Feb. 26 , presentation at … Commission, and the reporter and chief drafter of the American Bar Association Model Business and Supplier Policies on … policies were recently overwhelmingly adopted by the American Bar Association House of Delegates, together with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702

Reception set for annual student art exhibition

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… awards ceremony for the entire Frostic School of Art will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3 , in the Dalton Recital Hall. Scholarships and exhibition awards will be celebrated and outstanding student achievements will be honored. A reception for the student exhibition in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14740

Explore U.S.-Japan issues with former Japanese ambassador

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Shimokoji KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the public will have a chance to engage in a two-way … during a panel discussion at Western Michigan University being led by the Honorable Shuji Shimokoji , former … Venezuela. The event, "Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan," will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 , in 1035 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30806

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2017

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Seventeen staff members are in the running for Western Michigan University's 2017 Make a Difference Annual Award. The 17 candidates are recipients of the 2016-17 fall and spring … currently is planned for  Friday, Oct. 6. Annual award candidates Barbara S. Adams , School of Music. Andrew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39877

'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' screening benefits Seita Scholars

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… 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' screening benefits Seita Scholars Submitted by Deanne Puca on … one get one free until Wednesday, Nov. 23. A limited number of $5 student tickets also are available. Buy online at  http://bit.ly/24RK1I8 . With each ticket sold, $1 will be donated to Western Michigan University's Seita Scholars …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36581