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Students, faculty and staff are invited to stop by the WMU Student Center Oct. 3–12 to view and try out sample residence hall furniture on display. Four companies will showcase bedroom furniture options designed for student living, and everyone is encouraged to test the pieces, share their thoughts and complete a brief survey. Feedback collected will directly influence decisions about furnishings for Golden Oaks, WMU’s new residence hall currently in development. Furniture displays will be located on the second floor of the student center near the information desk.
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The forecast for this year’s homecoming? Awesome with a 100% chance of Bronco pride! Don’t miss this annual WMU tradition. Faculty and staff receive a special discount at registration with the code WMUSTAFF10.
WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Broncopalooza ‘25: Onward for the Brown and Gold
Saturday, Oct. 11 | Noon to 3 p.m.
WMU vs. Ball State | Kickoff 3:30 p.m.
Your trail guide to fun: College Row tents, DIY eats and unlimited beverages, music, facepainting, classic yard games, free WMU swag and more.
Register using the code WMUSTAFF10 to join the adventure! Hope to see you there and Go…
University Advancement announces the 2025-26 Gold Gathering luncheons, open to all WMU faculty and staff. Join your colleagues for great food and fun, networking + a chance to win gift cards, thanks to our sponsors!
Luncheons are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited to 80 people, so register early!
REGISTER now for Nov. 13 luncheon
Gold Gathering Luncheon Dates
November 13, Heritage Hall (Ballroom) February 19, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Parkview Room)March 19, College of Health and Human Services (Room 4010)April 16, TBDWe are grateful to our generous sponsors Redman Agency and Blue Ox Credit Union (…
Celebrate the outstanding contributions of our colleagues at the Fall Awards Celebration this Friday, Oct. 3. The event will honor recipients of the annual Make a Difference, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Teaching, Distinguished Service, Emerging Scholar, Excellence in Diversity and Global Engagement awards.
Join us at 11 a.m. in the Fetzer Center’s Kirsch Auditorium as we recognize the faculty, staff and students whose innovation and commitment impact our University in exceptional ways.
The Gwen Frostic Reading Series has returned, and the first event will feature two English Department alumni who are also state poet laureates. Melba Joyce Boyd and Traci Brimhall will read from their works on Friday, October 10 at 5:00 pm in 1110 Dalton Center.
https://wmich.edu/english/events/frostic
Faculty are invited to apply for funding to support projects that improve international education at Western Michigan University. Funding is available through Article 40.4 of the WMU-AAUP contract. The Haenicke Institute administers the International Education Faculty Development Fund (IEFDF).
Support for international collaboration in research and creative activities, or for international research, including archival or field work.Support for presentation and attendance at international conferences, seminars or workshops.Support for scholarly international travel in order to enrich international knowledge, which will directly contribute to the internationalization of the WMU curricula.Fall deadline: Nov. 1…
🎉👑 Meet Your 2025 Homecoming Court! 👑🎉
We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s Homecoming Court—a group of outstanding Broncos who shine on campus and embody what it means to be bold, spirited, and involved.
From late-night study sessions to leading campus events, these students represent the heart of our community. Over the next two weeks, you’ll see them spreading Bronco pride, sharing their stories, and bringing the energy as we count down to the big game against Ball State University and Crowning Ceremony at halftime! 🏈✨
💛 Who will wear the crown? 💛
Your votes will decide, so stay tuned as voting opens on October 2nd at 9am and closes on October 10th at noon. Get ready to celebrate these incredible leaders who make Homecoming unforgettable…
The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's lecture series continues with talks focusing on structural harms in clinical settings and Uber's surveillance of its drivers.
On Oct. 3, Dr. Kevin Timpe, William H. Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy at Calvin University, will give a talk titled “Systems that Harm: The Ethics of Scaffolding for Support," as the keynote for the 2025 Medical Humanities Conference. The talk is at 11:45 a.m. in 00302 Dunbar Hall. Email @email to attend virtually on Teams. Co-sponsored by the Medical Humanities Workgroup and the Department…
We're pleased to announce that the intersection of Ring Road North and West Michigan Avenue is now open! While the area is accessible, final touches are still underway to complete the project. Remaining tasks include:
Installing pedestrian lighting and benchesAdding Gateway pillar stone caps and plaquesCompleting landscape plantings and treesPlease stay alert and mindful of your surroundings as crews may still be working in the area.