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Three rare campus trees named state champions

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… (not verified) on Andrew Sawyer, National Big Tree Registry, measures a dwarf hackberry tree. KALAMAZOO—One of … official representative for the National Big Tree Registry, measured three of the largest dwarf hackberrys … trees could match the thick girth of the nation's reigning tree. Dwarf hackberrys (Celtis tenuifolia) are native to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14820

Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group

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… Honors college dean honored by international geochemists group Submitted by Anonymous (not … researcher, will be honored with the Geochemical Society's Distinguished Service Award when the group gathers for its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15865

Jazz Orchestra wins perfect score at Notre Dame collegiate fest

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… Jazz Orchestra wins perfect score at Notre Dame collegiate fest Submitted by … and pocketed Outstanding Band and four Outstanding Soloist awards at the 56th annual University of Notre Dame … . The festival, held Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1, is the oldest and one of the most prestigious collegiate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14317

Annual Music Showcase Spectacular slated

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… Spectacular slated Submitted by Deanne Puca on The showcase is set for Friday, Jan. 27. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … WMUsic Showcase Spectacular at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37742

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

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… Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success … heart surgeon Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and soon-to-be graduate of … energy in the student section in Lawson Arena, which is consistently ranked among the top atmospheres in college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165

Margaret J. Watson obituary

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… staff member, died Sept. 26 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo from complications due to cancer. She was 61. … she had worked while a student at WMU. She became supervisor of the Media Laboratory, a student-centered multimedia lab in the Division of Academic Services, in 1983 and classroom technology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347

Veteran's Day blood drive planned

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… Friday, Nov. 10 , at the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts. The blood drive is organized by WMU's ROTC program in honor of U.S. Veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43129

WMU will award honorary degree to Antonio Flores

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… R. Flores , president and chief executive officer of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, will … an honorary degree from Western Michigan University during April 29 commencement ceremonies. Acting at its March 15 … of Trustees approved a recommendation to honor Flores, who is a WMU alumnus, with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38754

NPR favorite 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Public Radio favorite "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!," is bringing their show to Western Michigan University's Miller … Carl Kasell, leads a rotating panel of comedians, humorists and journalists, listener contestants and celebrity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13219

WMU's fourth annual military career fair open to public

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is hosting free events designed to help those who serve or have … the military and their dependents connect with talent acquisition representatives from local corporations as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38645