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Kalamazoo celebrates Black Arts Festival

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… Black Arts Festival Submitted by Deanne Puca on This year's festival runs July 11-17. Photo credit: … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo’s Black Arts Festival is celebrating 30 years in 2016 from Monday through Sunday, … Monday, July 11 , Community Empowerment, film viewing and discussion, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Epic Center, Kalamazoo. Free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33235

John D. Sheppard obituary

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… in 1992 after 27 years of service. He joined WMU as an assistant professor of accounting in 1965, and he became an … master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Missouri. Services and remembrances Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27929

Longtime faculty member, civic leader Charles Warfield dies at 77

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… annual Dr. Charles C. Warfield Youth Service Award is named for him. Charles Warfield A Kalamazoo native and … Schools Board of Education, serving as president during his tenure on that board. He also was a former member of the … members who helped launch, in 1978, the Northside Ministerial Alliance. He was first appointed to the WMU faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32759

Stulberg silver medalist to solo with University Symphony Orchestra

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… Stulberg silver medalist to solo with University Symphony Orchestra Submitted by … at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 , in Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature cellist Oliver Herbert . Herbert, the 2015 Stulberg …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27538

Women's basketball 2012-13 schedule set

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… Western Michigan Unversity women’s basketball team is scheduled to play two home exhibition games, 12 other … post-season participants." Basketball fans can preview this year's team at one of two pre-season exhibition matches … schedule," Clipfell said. "We have a very young team, and this schedule will throw us into the fire early and often, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1554

Shane Clipfell named women's basketball head coach

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… as the sixth women's basketball head coach in program history. Clipfell is leaving Michigan State University, where he served as … at every level of women's basketball. "Shane embodies the vision and passion, and has the championship experience as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/324

Robert 'Bobby' M. Davidson obituary

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… a part-time percussion instructor and retired in 1983 as assistant professor emeritus of music after more than 30 years of service to the University. He is credited with developing the fully accredited Jazz … Davidson as the "Godfather of Jazz" in recognition of his service to WMU. A more far-reaching accolade followed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/774

Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally

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… Thursday, Sept. 13 , in front of the Bernhard Center. This year's campaign will run through Wednesday, Nov. 14. The University has established a goal of $300,000, which will contribute to the … launch the WMU United Way Campaign 2012," says Dr. Joe Reish, dean of University Libraries and chair of the campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441

Trustees approve retirements of numerous faculty and staff members

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… engineering, 28 years, effective Dec. 31, 2012 Dr. Christopher M. Korth , professor of finance and commercial law, … retirements Sandra F. Blanchard , director of academic advising in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 43 … effective Jan. 31, 2013 Marsha A. Mahan , academic advisor in the Bronson School of Nursing, 24 years, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3400

Matchbox Twenty to play on-campus concert

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… Feb. 13 , at Miller Auditorium. Phillip Phillips, guitarist and 2012 American Idol winner will open the show. … , by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858 or by visiting the Miller Auditorium Box Office. Tickets purchased … sound, magnifying the indelible melodies, crafty lyricism, and catchy hooks that have defined their multi-platinum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3079