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Celebrated writer to speak at WMU

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… Jin, who uses the pen name Ha Jin, is the winner of the prestigious National Book Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. He is director of the creative writing program at Boston University. His … for Chinese Studies, and co-sponsored by the WMU Department of English, Haenicke Institute for Global Education and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45979

5K walk to raise funds for clean water initiatives

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… by Deanne Puca on The walk aims to raise awareness of lack of access to clean water. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is … fountains by Miller Auditorium aims to increase awareness of the worldwide lack of access to clean water and to raise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38873

Nominate colleagues for fall 2015 staff award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the fall round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28011

Ensemble featuring WMU music students to play show at Bell's Eccentric Cafe

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… pop band MNOE + Lauren Deming returns with a host of fresh compositions for one performance at 9 p.m. Friday, … and over. The performance by Deming and this all-star group of WMU music students will also feature British … December. The Feb. 12 performance will be a sneak preview of some of the material planned for a debut album. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29984

Student Recreation Center to offer high-intensity F45 circuit training

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… Student Recreation Center to offer high-intensity F45 circuit training Submitted by … first university in Michigan, and sixth in the nation, to offer high-intensity, circuit-based F45 workout classes . Classes will be held on the lower level of WMU's Student Recreation Center in a converted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41489

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

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

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… stopped and resumed as necessary. It is provided by WMU's Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. Topics available to … resources. Manage challenging conversation. Recognize signs of psychological distress. They also receive immediate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

Time magazine's Hero for the Planet to speak at Chenery Auditorium

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… in residence at the National Geographic Society and leader of the NGS Sustainable Seas Expeditions is the next speaker … will explore how more has been learned about the nature of the ocean in the past century than all preceding human … present and future consequences. Sylvia Earle A graduate of St. Petersburg College and Florida State University, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35331

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

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