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Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

News

… by Erin Flynn on Okwuchi KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Resilience is essential to success in life. Some people have larger … Okwuchi's . The Nigerian-born plane crash survivor will visit Western Michigan University to deliver the fifth annual … some songs during her lecture. A group of young survivors from Great Lakes Burn Camp will also be in attendance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Native American Student Organization revives WMU Pow Wow

News

… a decade-long hiatus, the spectacular pageantry and artistry associated with a traditional powwow are returning to the Western Michigan University campus. The public is invited to attend the 2015 WMU Pow Wow from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11 , on WMU's main …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22834

Associate Director Major Gifts

Human Resources

… and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts. Major duties Develops and promotes … for major gift prospects in assigned portfolio. Assists in identifying potential major gift prospects, … Required education Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution. Required experience Three …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010424-0

Rhea Olivaccé

Vocal Studies

… Rhea Olivaccé Adjunct Assistant Professor Rhea Olivaccé , soprano, is known for her “wonderfully warm lyric soprano voice.” She … with the Raisin River Ragtime Revue featuring excerpts from the ragtime opera, Treemonisha. Olivaccé’s work as a …

https://wmich.edu/vocal/faculty/olivacc%C3%A9

Books and Beer - Untamed Shrews: Negotiating New Womanhood in Modern China - Shu Yang

Humanities

… to “Books and Beer,” our celebration of the publications from University faculty over the last year. Shu Yang (World Languages and Literatures) will read from "Untamed Shrews: Negotiating New Womanhood in Modern China." There will be a brief Q&A /discussion after the reading. Light snacks and beer from the …

https://wmich.edu/events/72754

Dr. Hedy Habra, Spanish, a finalist in the International Book Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… Dr. Hedy Habra, Spanish, a finalist in the International Book Awards Dr. Hedy Habra Dr. Hedy … master's and doctoral degrees in Spanish literature, all from WMU. She has received WMU's All-University Research and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-habra-finalist

Should You Get a Flu Shot Now?

Sindecuse Health Center

… You Get a Flu Shot Now? For most people, seasonal Influenza is a collection of symptoms such as fever, congestion, … for the community as a whole.  Health experts call this herd immunity. While a mass of vaccinated people gives … the end of October or early November may have more immunity from flu virus outbreaks that occur later than usual. So, …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/flu-shot-timing

Assistant Director Admissions-Transfer

Human Resources

… Assistant Director Admissions-Transfer Job code 008648 Pay grade F Pay type … Required education Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution. Required experience Two … Desired education Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution. Desired experience Three …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008648

Famous writer, director to speak as part of Humanities Center season

News

… a screening of the film "Grassroots in Dry Lands" and is free and open to the public. Helene Klodawsky Klodawsky's … the world, receiving numerous awards, including honors from the Academy of Canadian Cinema, Hot Docs, Rendez-vous du cinema …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31505

Constitution Day at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… Constitution Day at WMU DJ DeLong Creative writing and history major College of Arts and Sciences, Marketing and … pleasure of having history professor Sally Hadden present. However, Hadden had a different plan for the lecture. Rather … or revising one, lawmakers did not look for reference from the national document, but at other states that had …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/constitution-day