WMU Today

WMU Today is a compilation of internal announcements for faculty, staff and retirees. Items are posted by individuals from across the institution. Click on each headline to read the complete text of specific bulletins.

Save the date for the 2026 Suicide Prevention Conference

Posted by Jillian Fraze for College of Health and Human Services

Please save the Date for the 2026 Suicide Prevention Conference, Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Strengthening Campus-Community Connections hosted by the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs at WMU.

Join us on September 18, 2026 as we build a stronger, more connected network of youth mental health support across Southwest Michigan.

Room 4010, College of Health and Human Services,

To stay informed about the event and to receive registration information when it’s available, please fill out this interest form.

14-Day Writing Challenge in partnership with NCFDD

Posted by Tonya Dean for Faculty Development

The Office of Faculty Development, in partnership with NCFDD, invites WMU faculty, instructors, and graduate teaching assistants to join an exclusive 14-Day Writing Challenge. Participants will commit to writing at least 30 minutes daily from May 4–17, 2026. Whether brainstorming or revising a manuscript, the writing challenge will offer support in a structured, motivating environment. Registration closes on April 26, 2026.

Questions? @email

Summer Golf League Registration is Open

Posted by Tammy Boneburg for University Recreation

Registration for the summer golf league is now open. This league is for golfers of all skill levels. The WMU Summer Golf League is an 11-week season that starts May 5 and runs through July 28. We play 9 holes on Tuesdays at Eastern Hills Golf Course. The cost is $250. Proxy prizes are available to win each week for both male and female golfers. All faculty, staff, alumni, and affiliates of WMU are eligible to participate. If you have any questions, please e-mail Kyle Belback at @email.

The last day to register is Friday, May 1.

Sidewalk on north end of Rood Hall closed until further notice

Posted by Laura Kirkendall for Facilities Management

Starting on Thursday, April 16, a section of sidewalk on the north end of Rood Hall will be closed until further notice due to a steam leak that made the area unsafe for pedestrian use. At this time, there is no estimated date for reopening. The sidewalk will reopen as soon as repairs are completed and the area is deemed safe.

View the sidewalk closure map

Matriculation Save the Date

Posted by Joshua Kohnert for Student Transitions

Faculty & Staff,

Please save the date for a special campus tradition as we welcome our newest Broncos.

Matriculation Ceremony:
September 1, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Miller Auditorium

Join us as we officially welcome our incoming students into the WMU community. Your presence helps create a powerful first impression and shows our commitment to their success.

More details to come soon.

-Office of Student Transitions

Join us for Asian Forum: East Asian Perspectives on Aging and the Seasons of Life

Posted by Maddie Christians for Haenicke Institute for Global Education

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education invites the WMU community to attend the 2026 Asian Forum. The event, hosted by WMU Asian Initiatives, is May 2-3 in 1710 Sangren Hall. This year's theme is “East Asian Perspectives on Aging and the Seasons of Life."

Asian Forum is a multidisciplinary conference that brings together scholars from Asia and the West to exchange ideas and foster global dialogue. More than 30 scholars from eight countries and regions will present research. Register by April 29 to receive a complimentary lunch. Learn more about Asian Forum.

Facilities Management to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting

Posted by Laura Kirkendall for Facilities Management

Facilities Management would like to invite the campus community to join us for our Arbor Day celebration! We'll be congregating on the south end of Arcadia Flats, near Ring Road South, to plant a sugar maple tree at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 24.

2026-2027 Tuition Remission Application Form Now Available

Posted by Stephen Konecny for Human Resources

Human Resources is happy to announce that the 2026-2027 Tuition Remission Application form is now available. Eligible faculty and staff may apply for tuition remission for dependent children, spouses, and designated eligible individuals for summer II 2026 through summer I 2027.

Application deadlines:

· Summer II 2026: Friday, June 5

· Fall 2026: Thursday, August 6

Please submit completed applications to Human Resources. Employee and student eligibility criteria are on the application form which is available on the Human Resources website at wmich.edu/hr/forms/enrollment. Please direct questions to hr-hris@wmich.edu or call the HR Service Center at 269-387-3620. The HR Service Center is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate spring graduates during commencement ceremonies May 2

Posted by Deanne Puca for Commencement

Western will grant more than 2,300 degrees to students during commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 2. Graduates hail from 51 countries, including the United States, and will participate in one of four programs at Miller Auditorium beginning at 9 a.m.

Find more information about the spring ceremonies

Student Center Reservation Requests Now Open for AY 2026–2027

Posted by Ben Zblewski for WMU Student Center

The Student Center is now accepting department reservation requests for next academic year. Departments can request space in the Student Center in any of the following ways: Online Reservation Platform: https://wmich.edu/student-center/reservationEmail: Alex Gray — @emailPhone: (269) 387‑4860 We encourage departments to submit requests early to secure preferred dates and spaces.

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