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WMU goes for Guinness vow renewal record Oct. 8

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo communities … record attempt is slated for 3:30 p.m. on the Grand Lawn of WMU's Heritage Hall Alumni Center. Kalamazoo Mayor and WMU alumnus Bobby J. Hopewell will serve as the officiant, and WMU Development and Alumni Relations Vice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35208

Panel to discuss human trafficking in 'our own backyard'

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A panel of experts will explore "Human Trafficking: In Our Own … and Exploitation, and Becky McDonald , president of Women at Risk International. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Angie Moe , WMU professor of sociology. The event, which is free and open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27155

State's first lady announces fall summit to be at WMU

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… summit will be held Monday, Sept. 24, at WMU. "I'm proud of the leadership role Michigan has taken to address the prevalence of sexual assault on our college and university campuses. These statewide summits are an important part of our work to raise awareness and prevention efforts to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46489

English, Theatre departments establish new regional play festival

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… that will focus on developing and producing the plays of emerging theatre artists. The inaugural Activate: Midwest … for this free event can be reserved by calling the box office of the Gilmore Theatre Complex at (269) 387-6222. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24528

Thomas J. Carr obituary

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… University staff member, died July 15. He was 87. Carr, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1962 and retired in 1988 after more than 26 years of service to the University. He was associate vice president for operations for the University in the Office of Business and Finance. Services Cremation will take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33588

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… set for 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 , or in case of rain, Wednesday, May 11 . The day will bring together … Technology and Research. Asylum Lake Adventure Day is part of the Kalamazoo Nature Center's Outside While … services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About 20 WMU students and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

Little River Band with special guest Ambrosia at Miller Auditorium

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… breaking the Top 40, Australia's Little River Band was one of the most successful groups to emerge from down under. The … and early '80s. Fans will be treated to an entertaining mix of new material as well as such classics as "The Night … 20 singles, including "How Much I Feel" and "Biggest Part of Me." The band has received heavy FM airplay and most of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37495

Students encouraged to take sustainability survey

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… The survey is open through Sunday, March 23. KALAMAZOO—The Office for Sustainability at Western Michigan University … Survey March 2-23 . In 2010, after receiving the approval of students and the Board of Trustees, the university began charging students an $8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13697

WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes

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… for local residents. The group, headed by Dr. Fritz Allhoff , professor of philosophy, included four WMU students from Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953

WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary

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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the School of Communication has received an honorable mention in a … competitive, nationwide competition. Tirrea Billings , of Saginaw, a senior in the film, video and media studies … award in the 2016 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts in the Student Documentary category. A record …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328