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WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition

Sustainability

… Mich.— We live at a moment when a reasonable fear of global apocalypse haunts us all. Whether we feel hope or … despair—the climate crisis affects our heart’s weather. The Office for Sustainability, Department of English and Climate Change Working Group announces "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66950

GrantForward

Research and Innovation

… staff and students can access the GrantForward database of grants from over 12,000 sponsors, which is updated daily. … grant alerts, and save your favorite grants to keep track of them. Create a “Researcher Profile”. GrantForward also recommends grants based on …

https://wmich.edu/research/grantforward

Award-winning poet to visit WMU for Gwen Frostic Reading Series

News

… USA Poetry Award. Another award, the James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets, was bestowed on his collection "Neither World." In addition to five books of poetry, Angel has published an award-winning translation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19215

Richmond Center to host anniversary gala

College of Fine Arts

… at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 , at the facility on the campus of Western Michigan University. In addition to celebrating a decade of contemporary art and community support, the event will raise funds for the future of the center’s world-class exhibition program. It will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43370

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… words like “octopus.” Each student shows different levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a need to better understand English as … says didn’t have a system in place to accommodate the needs of the population.  “My parents were immigrants,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Western Brass Quintet to welcome new member, perform

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of the Bullock Music Performance Institute Series, the … its newest member Dr. Robert White with a performance of music from their latest CD at 7:30 p.m. … hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson , Western Michigan University professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18907

Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the fall 2017 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/2017/10/43443

Director Community Engagement

Human Resources

… relationship building strategies. Plans for implementation of collaborative community-based programs, partnerships and … implementation and supervision in order to ensure alignment of external community needs with internal strategic plans. … monitoring mechanisms for internal and external evaluation of community engagement initiatives. Builds and maintains a …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010440

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

News

… fairs begin Thursday, Jan. 30. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will be at Western Michigan University during … the fairs, but there will be a check-in station at many of the events. Numerous employers will conduct next-day … human development; and the liberal arts, fine arts and soft sciences. Collectively, some 200 employers already have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

Students perform 'Angels in America' at Williams Theatre

News

… Two hours before each scheduled performance, sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt —the … America' "Angels in America" takes place during the height of the AIDS epidemic in Reagan-era New York City, sharing both a political and a personal snapshot of its time and place. It holds a mirror up to a time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44964