Search
Traditional Chinese fall festival celebrates food, culture
News
… Michigan University in the Student Recreation Center. Admission and parking are free, and for a nominal fee, … sample traditional foods prepared by local restaurants. This is the first such festival at WMU, but organizers plan to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18461
Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents
Haworth College of Business
… set up their tax centers and work up to 14-hour days, assisting the residents with their tax returns. Senior Will … was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to isolated communities of Native Alaskan people who are typically due substantial refunds but historically lack essential resources necessary to be able to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147
Helen J. Flaspohler obituary
News
… for 19 years was instrumental in developing private fundraising efforts for Western Michigan University, died April 18 … with alumni and donors and an increasing focus on fundraising to meet such University needs as scholarships. She … freshmen. During her tenure, she was responsible for raising millions of dollars in support of the University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613
University partners with city to promote 'shared prosperity' for residents
News
… signed July 9 , designates the University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic … civic transformation." Dr. Don Cooney , Kalamazoo city commissioner and Walker Institute associate director, and Dr. … roles in the development of the initiative adopted by commissioners in March. Cooney, a WMU associate professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48062
Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout
University Libraries
… book stacks. Additional new furniture will be added later this spring. "Students are going to love the new space," says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "It feels brighter and … unique challenges for any facility update," says Garrison. "Moving thousands of items off-site wasn't feasible, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135
Women's basketball 2012-13 schedule set
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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