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Brookings Inst. fellow to address Great Recession in Sichel talk

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… to address Great Recession in Sichel talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kohn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A fellow … in academic and policy journals, some of which deal with monetary policy in the Great Recession. He has given … Research. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public in mind. This year's series is being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21736

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Marti Hearron KALAMAZOO, … to their disciplines. The designations will come with supplemental funding to support research and creative … biostatistician. During that time, she was a trailblazer with a number of "firsts" to her credit. Active nationally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Waldo Library to extend hours for end of semester

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… from 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. each day.  The changes were announced by the Western Student Association, which is … before and during final examination week. WSA has partnered with University Libraries in this pilot project, which will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31703

Graduating dance students to present 'Tones'

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… Graduating dance students to present 'Tones' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Performances begin Thursday, April 14. … or (800) 228-9858. The show includes 55 dance majors along with a variety of dance genres such as contemporary, modern, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31510

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western … experience," Gilman says. "It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17186

GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

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… leaders in West Michigan are committed to the state, with more than 90 percent producing products and services … . "The role family owned businesses play in the local economy is starting to emerge," says Joseph Horak , director of … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU pilots 'Go West' to compete in decades-old women's air race

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… to compete in decades-old women's air race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Elizabeth Howerton and … through 10 intermediate stops to reach New Cumberland with the fastest time. Of the more than 50 teams and … team Howerton , the WMU team's co-pilot, is a senior at WMU with a double major in aviation flight science and aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16438

Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members

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… retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The trustees signed off on … All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of … 24 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Gregg McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541

Area Sustainability Leadership Summit hosted by WMU

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… Summit is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO—A keynote talk by a national sustainability leader and a panel … public event will begin at 11 a.m. in the Fetzer Center with a panel discussion by southwest Michigan sustainability … additional opportunities for event participants to connect with southwest Michigan sustainability leaders, WMU faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14523

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… to present free, public program on diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A sociologist and … them, and it inspires people to laugh, think and engage with their lives and others more boldly and creatively. Dark … as well as rejection perpetuates trends and stereotypes within society. During her Kalamazoo appearance, she will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271