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University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

News

… campaign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A social media contest open to all students and employees is underway in an effort to … to promote healthy behaviors among members of the campus community. It invites students and employees to share their … healthy habits by posting photos and videos, along with comments, in social media platforms such as Twitter and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

Nancy S. Wilson obituary

News

… staff in 2000 and retired in 2012 after 12 years of service to the University. She was an occupational health and safety … spent most of her adult life in the health industry. Before coming to WMU, she was head nurse for the Amoco Oil Co. Her … County Sheriff's Office and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, where she was a docent. She earned an associate degree from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39377

Frequently Asked Questions About Colorguard

Bronco Marching Band

… Band office . What is the practice schedule? Do I have to pay for anything? D o I get class credit? What previous … is required, but please understand that we will be holding competitive auditions. Having a great attitude and knowing … tosses in vertical/horizontal/oblique planes and combinations with equipment and body. The Bronco color guard …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/colorguard/colorguard-questions

New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… learning Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Committed to making learning accessible and affordable, Western … of Arts degree in coaching sport performance, an entirely online program, can earn up to 15 out of the required 36 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

University Theatre presents 'Gaslight'

News

… Michigan University theatre students will channel the Victorian era with the drama "Gaslight" Feb. 6-15 in the Shaw Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. Purchase tickets online: wmutheatre.com Performance schedule Friday, Feb. 6, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21461

Communitywide conversation on diversity set

News

… Communitywide conversation on diversity set Submitted by … discussions on diversity within the city of Portage has led to a communitywide conversation Saturday, Feb. 18 , that is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

News

… at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's Face Off Theater Company to bring to the public "Black Lives, Black Words" at … , in York Arena Theatre located inside the Gilmore Theatre Complex on the main WMU campus. The event is free. "Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement

College of Education and Human Development

… Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement … getting new membership and seeing people actually want to come to the meetings for more long term reasons," says … . For more WMU news, arts and events,  visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels April 19, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71430

Shred unwanted documents at free campus event

News

… University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to “get their shred on” by participating in a free campuswide shredding event Tuesday, April 12 , to ensure all professional or personal documents are … destroyed and recycled. The campus Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Committee is hosting the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31212

Local and National Perspectives

Faculty Senate

… Local and National Perspectives Back to Start Connections - Local and National Perspectives … time, students should further develop reading, writing, communication, and critical thinking skills and learn to … (such as poverty, democratic movements, etc). This is where integrative and applied learning approaches should …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/wmuessentialstudies-localandnational