Search

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

News

… first black student athlete, struck fear in the hearts of gridiron opponents and racked up scoring records that lasted decades, all the while fighting racism on and off the playing field. On Friday, July 28, a Dunlap family delegation toured WMU to visit the campus haunts of the record-setting player known nationally as "The Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41627

Notable Professional Achievement

Philosophy

… Notable Professional Achievement These alumni of the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University had …

https://wmich.edu/philosophy/alumni/professional-achievement

WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of just 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored … at all educational levels. WMU was named the 2014 Best of Green Schools recipient in USGBC's higher education … the council's leadership lauded more than 20 years of WMU sustainability accomplishments in energy conservation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

College of Aviation

… Community and Philanthropic Foundation WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - 2012 The … and guidance to Western Michigan University's College of Aviation.  The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was instrumental … Battle Creek in 1997, then known as the School of Aviation Sciences.  The Foundation has provided grant monies to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/kellogg

Herman W. Linder

College of Aviation

… WMU Faculty Member, Aircraft Mechanic and Pilot WMU College of Aviation Hall of Honor Class of 2013 Herm Linder was born in Washington, Illinois and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/linder

Annual Concerto Concert highlights accomplished music students

News

… Puca on Curry, left, and Sims KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The winners of Western Michigan University's Concerto Competition will … in West Olive, Michigan. He began playing violin at the age of 6 using the Suzuki method with teachers MaryJo Koppenal and Ann Camp. A graduate of West Ottawa High School in Holland, Michigan, Curry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39299

Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

Theatre

… 22, 7:30 p.m. 'The Wiz' "The Wiz" is an urbanized retelling of the classic 1900 children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" in the context of modern African-American culture. It follows Harlem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

Annual Music Showcase Spectacular slated

News

… 27. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music will present its annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular … Friday, Jan. 27 , in Miller Auditorium. This showcase of talent for WMU’s internationally recognized music program … or (800) 228-9858. Produced by Greg Jasperse , conductor of the Gold Company, this event will showcase the polished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37742

Reference List Guidance

Career and Student Employment Services

… members, student organization advisors, and supervisors of volunteer or service learning experiences. Always secure … including names as references.  Remember to send a note of thanks. Provide each reference with a copy of your resume and some idea of your employment goals. …

https://wmich.edu/career/references

Student Given Creative Writing Fellowship

College of Arts and Sciences

… DJ DeLong Creative writing and history major College of Arts and Sciences, Marketing and Communications student employee … and value during their academic careers. While WMU offers numerous internships, fellowships and grants, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/alice-kinney