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University Theatre presents 'Ragtime'

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… University theatre students will perform the three-time Tony Award-winning musical "Ragtime" Nov. 14-24 in the Shaw … Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m. Ragtime is an epic and nostalgic tale that paints a powerful … majors will give free performances following the shows Nov. 15, 16, 22 and 23. Tickets All seating for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11067

WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

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… the eyes of an international panel of judges whose task was to assess the teams' ability to use design principles toto solve a truly wicked problem." The second annual transdisciplinary design contest asked teams of five to work … major from Detroit. The WMU team designed The Local Loop Farm, an agricultural system that exists symbiotically with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

Frank R. Olenchak obituary

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… former Western Michigan University faculty member, died at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 24 . He was 88. … joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1984 as an assistant professor emeritus of education and professional … development after more than 17 years of service to the University. He initially was appointed to teach in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298

Dr. Richard R. Williams obituary

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… R. Williams , founder of Western Michigan University's holistic health program, died Feb. 5 . He was 77. Williams, a … the WMU faculty in 1970 and left the University in 1984 to engage full time in private practice and other endeavors. He began his faculty service in the general studies unit as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14819

Annual student comedy competition coming up

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… 11th annual Last Bronco Standing student comedy competition is set for 9 p.m. at the Little Theatre, and is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22303

Diversity celebrated at annual Pride event

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… June 10-11 , in the Arcadia Creek Festival Site in downtown Kalamazoo. Entertainment and activities Entertainment … Pride begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday with a local DJ, the "Miss or Mister Kalamazoo Pride 2016" local drag competition, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32597

20 new WMU students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based … community service activities included volunteering at the Farmers Alley Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo, taking part in … fix the hospital's computer system to doing monthly magic shows for pediatric patients. Seth Laws , of Lansdale, Pa., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1223

Longtime employees inducted into 25 Year Club

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… Longtime employees inducted into 25 Year Club Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and Dunn In addition to the induction of new members, this year's 25 Year Club gala featured special recognition for … certificates to each of the 25 Year Club inductees, in what is scheduled to be his final participation in the event as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36766

Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, 11 staff members

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… staff members Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a WMU sign KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of four … of marketing, 19 years, effective July 31, 2015. Dr. Christopher J. Schmidt , professor of geosciences, 37 years, … April 30, 2015. Staff retirements Janice P. Anderson , administrator for the Faculty Senate, 16 years, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19694

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Only Lovers Left Alive'

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… Alive' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston star in "Only Lovers Left Alive." … June 6-12 , at the Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Kalamazoo. Show times are announced shortly before the movie opens. Admission is $5.50 for film society members and regular Alamo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16309