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Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

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… Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering … met with Sen. Sean McCann at the Michigan State Capitol to discuss justice reform. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For three years, … says he's seen the program's life-changing impact firsthand. "I provide training workshops (for fellows) on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

WMU Art Collection celebrates 100 years with major fall exhibition

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… 1" (1972) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Approximately 82 works from artists around the world, including Andy Warhol and Robert … Art Collection through Nov. 19 at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts. This commemorative exhibition, "We've Only Just … after World War II. "Martin Luther King" (1986) by Reggie Gammon Notable artworks on view include original …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68966

Student vocalists to present pair of operas

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… Student vocalists to present pair of operas Submitted by Anonymous (not … University’s School of Music will present a beloved Christmas classic and a charming recently composed comic opera. … Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27992

Flags lowered Monday for Master Sgt. Gregory Kuhse

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… Kuhse, 38, died in a helicopter crash in Kabul, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel. Major Phyllis Pelky, of New Mexico, and three others, including two members of the British Royal Air Force also died in the crash. Kuhse was an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27964

Coalescence Percussion Duo to celebrate CD release with concert

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Coalescence Percussion Duo, comprised of Judy Moonert and Gregrey Secor , will celebrate the … Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27847

Campus event to celebrate life of President Elson S. Floyd

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… on Dr. Elson S. Floyd KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The life and accomplishments of Western Michigan University's sixth president, … Sciences building for Floyd. Attendance at that ceremony is by invitation only. Campus community to honor Floyd The … as emcee. WMU was Floyd's first college presidency. Among his major accomplishments was establishment of a new campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27520

Innovative string quartet to give performance

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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are … its inception, the Spektral Quartet has sought out the discourse between the masterworks of the traditional canon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27691

Update: Trustees to consider three labor contracts at Friday meeting

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… be livestreamed . Western and WMU-AAUP negotiation teams this month reached a tentative agreement on a five-year … Aug. 27, 2025. Also on the agenda for the board to consider is a two-year contract with the International Alliance of … and former trustee Kenneth Miller . Individuals who wish to address the board during public comment periods of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65564

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Robert Felkel , professor of Spanish, and Yumi Takahashi-Ede , study abroad specialist in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42799

Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… Employees—AFSCME. The union's 420 members include hourly employees who work in building maintenance and … health benefits for those with an initial hire date that is on or after Jan. 1, 2017; an increase in swing shift … continued until a tentative agreement was reached earlier this month. Membership of the local ratified the contract …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182