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Board meeting Thursday includes building project priority list

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… Board meeting Thursday includes building project priority list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During the … will consider the University’s building project priority list. The project priority list, topped by Knauss Hall, is part of the Five-Year Capital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69216

WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation

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… for the sixth consecutive time by one of the leading publishers of magazines for veterans and their families. The … Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces such publications as G.I. Jobs … Affairs. In 2012, WMU and its partner schools, Kellogg Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401

Former Bronco star Tim Lester tapped as new head football coach

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… verified) on Lester at the press conference announcing his appointment. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Former Bronco standout Tim … coach at Western Michigan University, WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard announced Jan. 13.  Lester, who comes … to a Mid-American Conference championship appearance his senior season. Since then, he has risen through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37472

WMU's Food Marketing Conference celebrates 50th anniversary

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… 17 , wiith a conference program that "rivals any in the history of the event," according to Dr. Frank Gambino , … and consumer package goods industries. Registration is ongoing at foodmarketingconference.com . An industry standard, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22121

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Sammy Obeid

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… Thursday, Jan. 23 , in 227 Bernhard Center. The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 … Obeid Obeid has appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent, has toured nationally and has worked with prominent comedians … From 2010 to 2013, Obeid performed stand-up comedy shows for 1,000 days in a row. For more information on Sammy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12924

WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… of $200,000 and increasing participation by 10 percent to a gathering of supporters at the Bernhard Center. The … for the campaign also may be purchased from an Amazon wish list at   http://amzn.to/2vWBoAF and sent directly to United …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019

Facilities Management units recognized for good stewardship

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… —one at the national level—that recognize its commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. In May, … designed to prevent pollution and reduce environmental risks on school grounds, in addition to golf and lawn care … resources aligns with the University's strategic plan, mission and vision," says Peter Strazdas, associate vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1239

5k race benefits organization that helps injured veterans

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… helps injured veterans Submitted by Deanne Puca on The race is hosted by the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. KALAMAZOO, … veterans. Hosted by the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity, registration begins at 8 a.m. for the run at Kanley Track. Sign-up prior to the day of the race is $25 and available at asp5k.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18147

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns … Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 by collecting and returning … precision flight team, the Sky Broncos, launched a campaign to collect and return bottles and cans for cash. About 15 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Claude S. Phillips Jr. obituary

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… emeritus of political science and co-founder of what is now the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, died … in 1957 and retired in 1988 after 31 years of service to the University. He contributed greatly to WMU's growth … the tribulations and quests of an Appalachian miner struggling to improve his life and the life of his family. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15877