By voice vote at its April 18 meeting, WMU’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the development of an agreement for the University to affiliate with Cooley Law School. For more on the story from WMU News, click here.
Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing are said to be discussing establishing a formal affiliation. For more on the story from the Grand Rapids Business Journal, click on the following link: Schools propose ‘Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School’.
The Western Michigan University School of Music will hit its 100th anniversary this year as the first university in Michigan to be named an All-Steinway Music School, joining other esteemed schools including the Yale School of Music. For more on the story, click here.
Traditional foods, cultural performances, a fashion show and display tables will all be featured during WMU’s 24th annual International Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in the Bernhard Center’s East Ballroom. For more information, click on the following link: Taste and see world cultures at International Festival.
The Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University (WMU) will sponsor a fundraising dinner on Friday, March 15 in the Bernhard Center Ballroom at the university. The evening event – from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – will feature a tribute to Dr. Lewis Walker, WMU professor emeritus of [...]
The nation’s health inequality will be the focus of a conference and lecture this week at Western Michigan University. The conference and lecture Wednesday and Thursday, February 20-21, will feature Johns Hopkins Professor Brian K. Gibbs as well as a series of workshops to address the serious health disparities in American society. The lecture – [...]
Rick DeKam, principal and director of asset management for Midwest Realty Group, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday (February 8th) in 2150 Schneider Hall at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The event is free, but registration is required. To learn more, click here.
Sustainability expert Dr. Mitchell Thomashow will share his framework for creating a culture of sustainability during a trio of events being held on campus Thursday and Friday, Feb. 7-8. For more on the story from WMU News, click here.
A wide range of weekly talks and discussions focused on climate change will be taking place Jan. 9 through April 17 as part of the Lee Honors College’s Lyceum Lecture Series at Western Michigan University. To learn more, click here.
Western Michigan University officials have decided to focus all preservation efforts on renovating WMU’s birthplace, East Hall, transforming the original 34,000 square feet of the building into an alumni center. For more on the subject from WMU News and Cheryl Roland, click here.
Demolition of Western Michigan University’s old Sangren Hall is underway. The building has been replaced by a new facility nearby. For more on the story from MLive, click on the following link: Machines begin tearing down old Sangren Hall at Western Michigan University.
CENTREVILLE – Students who have attended Glen Oaks Community College and transferred to Western Michigan University, prior to obtaining their associate degree, can now receive their associate degree a little easier while continuing their studies at WMU. Glen Oaks Community College was one of four community colleges which signed reverse transfer agreements on Tue., December [...]
Western Michigan University is launching its Best Midwestern High School Writing contest. This year’s contest is open to students from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. The deadline to enter the contest is Thursday, Jan. 10. For more on the story WMU News, click here.
Responsive design is revolutionizing the Web, and Western Michigan University is among the first schools in the country to have a system for providing responsive design across its entire website. For more on the story from WMU News, click here.
Free tickets are available to hear Olympic runner and World War II hero Louis Zamperini speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday (October 23) in the Bernhard Center’s North Ballroom at Western Michigan University. For more on the story, click here.
Dr. Hal B. Jenson, founding dean of the new WMU School of Medicine, announced that preliminary accreditation has been granted, allowing for recruitment to begin for the school’s first class. For more on the story from WMU News, click here.
Republican Congressman Fred Upton and his Democratic challenger, Mike O’Brien, will participate in their first debate Monday evening (October 8th) at Western Michigan University. The event – from 7 to 8 p.m. – will take place in Room 3512 of Knauss Hall on the main campus of WMU. For more on the story from WMU [...]
In their first debate of the campaign, Republican Fred Upton, a 13-term incumbent, and Democratic challenger Mike O’Brien will answer questions from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in 3512 Knauss Hall at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. For more on the story from WMU News, click on the following link: O’Brien and Upton to debate Monday at [...]
U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine is slated to speak in a free public appearance at Western Michigan University Friday evening (September 28). For more on the story from Cheryl Roland of WMU News, click on the following link: U.S. Poet Laureate Levine to speak at WMU’s Schneider Hall.
Historical re-enactors will stage a militia muster at one of Midwest’s oldest historical sites from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (August 11-12) at the Fort St. Joseph archaeology site in Niles. For more on the story from WMU News, click here.
