Active and retired WMU faculty, staff and spouses are invited to a meeting about healthcare options on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. in Room 1010 of the College of Health and Human Services. Refreshments will be provided.

Association of Retired Faculty (WARF) presenters will discuss affordable options to WMU’s health plan. Presenters include:

Unable to attend? The presentation can be viewed via Zoom; meeting ID is 827 0654 4276, and passcode is 46731. Or view the presentation after the event on the…

WMU Grand Rapids is proud to be an official ArtPrize 2025 venue, showcasing the competition’s first-ever all-digital gallery. From Sept. 18 to Oct. 4, the fifth floor will become the Resonant Gallery, featuring over 20 international artists in the inaugural exhibit, “Ripple Effect.” A second exhibit, Prismatic Gallery, will display five new media works on the first floor. Both are curated by WMU Kinetic Imaging faculty and students. Featured artist Jess Tucker will present a one-time live audio-visual performance on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 7 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

Learn more about WMU Grand Rapids events.

The city of Kalamazoo has announced their 2025 Fall Hydrant Flushing Program schedule, which includes the WMU Campus. 

The Parkview Campus area is scheduled to have the hydrants flushed on Thursday, September 18. The Main/East Campus area is scheduled to have the hydrants flushed on Saturday, September 20. 

Flushing does not affect the safety of the water supply. However, water may appear cloudy or discolored following the flushing. If this occurs, we recommend running the cold water in your building until the water runs clear again. It is also recommended that light colored laundry be done before the testing or after the water is consistently clear.

To learn more, visit the City of Kalamazoo’s website at…

We’re bringing the heat to you with exciting new workouts that feel like a mini vacation. No matter your fitness level, this is the perfect chance to learn the moves, groove, and enjoy some upbeat tunes with friends. No registration required, just throw on your most colorful tropical outfit and join us for a session filled with laughter, sweat, and great energy. 

This year's homecoming weekend is Oct. 10-12, and we want to know about all the happenings! Whether it's a reunion, reception, special performance or something in between, share your event so the WMU Alumni Association can post it on our homecoming tailgate registration page. 

Take our homecoming event survey by Friday, Sept. 26. 

Mark your calendar: The annual WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate is Saturday, Oct. 11, noon to 3 p.m. Gear up for a tailgate adventure packed with great eats and drinks, toe-tappin' tunes, and fall fun and games. Learn more and…

Due to a delay in receiving materials for the Pedestrian Green Space project, our team needs to postpone the opening of the Ring Road North and West Michigan Avenue intersection. Previously scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22, the road will reopen on Friday, Oct. 3. Please continue to follow posted detours until the road is reopened.

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is pleased to announce our fall 2025 Custer Speaker Series! Open to the public, this speaker series is designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding of the world and add depth to experiences.  

On Thursday, Oct. 9, Senior Staff Plasma Physicist at Lam Research Corporation, Dr. Benjamin Lee, will be giving a talk titled “Changes in Plasma Deposition Systems for Semiconductor Manufacturing” at 1:30 p.m. in the Parkview Room (D-132) at Floyd Hall.

On Friday, Oct. 24, Dr. Sajal K. Das, who is Daniel St. Clair Endowed Chair in Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will be giving a talk titled “From Smart…

Join the Heart Walk! Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 25 and be part of the Kalamazoo Heart Walk presented by the American Heart Association. Bring friends and enjoy a morning of movement and fall fun at Homer Stryker Field. Highlights include:

👉 A 2-mile trail along the Kalamazoo River
👉 Hands-only CPR training – join the Nation of Lifesavers
👉 Parker-Hannifin Aerospace Kids Zone
👉 Pet friendly

WMU is proud to support the Heart Walk, and we’re forming teams to walk together. Registration is free, and donations are encouraged to support the American Heart Association. Let’s get Broncos to the top of the leaderboard! Sign up in the Heart Walk app or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yxc2aman…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is hosting their annual Paint the Town Green initiative next week, and we’re inviting WMU faculty and staff to get involved as mentors. Through the Lunch with Littles program, volunteers meet with students over lunch—just 40 minutes, twice a month—to build meaningful, consistent relationships that help young people thrive. No special skills are required, just a commitment to show up and make a difference. Learn more or sign up at https://thinkbigtoday.org/lunch-with-littles/

Under a change in reporting structure, the Office of Institutional Equity and the Office of the Ombuds are now organizationally housed within Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance rather than the Office of the President. This shift in reporting lines does not change the missions, daily operations or staffing of the offices. Students, employees and other constituents can continue to expect the same exceptional services, resources and commitment to fairness that have long defined these offices. Guided by the established policies and best practices in their fields, staff will continue their important work with the professionalism and dedication that our community depends on.