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WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

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… on Wood KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as … . Wood, a WMU alumna, is a seasoned economic development professional with two decades of experience. She will now lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55254

Campus memorial service set for theatre design professor Roehrick

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… Campus memorial service set for theatre design professor Roehrick Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Greg D. Roehrick KALAMAZOO—Friends and colleagues of Western Michigan University's Greg D. Roehrick , who died … Complex. Roehrick, an award-winning theatrical design professional taught design and technical production courses at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15019

Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp

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… on the obstacle course. Campers work together to get all of their squad members over a wall on the obstacle course. … a scenario on the leadership reaction course. A group of campers rests after completing a scenario on the … the leadership reaction course. ROTC cadets evaluate squads of campers as they complete scenarios on the leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148

Information session slated for student vets

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… on The information session is being sponsored by the Medal of Honor Consulting Corp and WMU's OMVA. KALAMAZOO, … Bernhard Center. In attendance will be representatives of: Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (health as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20304

'Farewell,' exhibit curated by Don Desmett, on display at the Richmond Center

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… exhibit "Farewell: Prints from the WMU Gwen Frostic School of Art University Permanent Collection" will be on display … Friday, May 27 . Farewell has been curated by RCVA Director of Exhibitions Don Desmett . He will be retiring in June after 30 years of work in higher education and the visual arts, most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31994

WMU earns national honors for service to transfer students

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… Michigan University has been recognized as one of the 40 top colleges and universities in the nation for … impact and achievements related to the transfer of community college students as well as partnerships, … Ohio State and Marquette universities and the universities of Kansas and North Texas, when Phi Theta Kappa holds its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31522

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… really important to me, and I see in my future doing a lot of work with it," says Kennedy Williams , an environmental … with these people who play a key role in the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change." Five groups of students presented research related to water …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

Ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary and faculty retirement

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… by Deanne Puca on Concert celebrates the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel KALAMAZOO, … Musicum celebrates its 50th anniversary and the retirement of WMU faculty member Dr. Matthew Steel with a concert at … Special guest artists include John Robison , a professor from the University of South Florida in Tampa and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38946

Nobel Peace Laureate coming to Kalamazoo

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… She will provide her thoughts on advocating for the rights of indigenous people specifically, and working toward racial … session will follow her talk. A suggested donation of $10 per guest is requested. From 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, … by a march to Goldsworth Valley Pond to show their support of protecting the water supply and keeping it safe. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38913

Art exhibit offers fresh perspective on WMU Print Collection

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… Art exhibit offers fresh perspective on WMU Print Collection Submitted … Mich.—This fall, the Richmond Center for Visual Arts will offer a fresh and expanded perspective on the Western … Michigan University Print Collection. Founded in 1969 by Professor Emeritus Curtis Rhodes and housed exclusively within …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41733