June 2015 WMU News

Trustees vote to keep WMU's tuition within the state cap

Acting in formal session, WMU trustees approved a recommendation to increase tuition and required fees for 2015-16 by 3.2 percent. A full-time ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ freshman or sophomore will see a $344 increase over last year.

English, Theatre departments establish new regional play festival

The inaugural Activate: Midwest New Play Festival is set for Friday through Sunday, June 19-21, in WMU's Gilmore Theatre Complex. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

The first of these activities began June 2, but plenty of others are being staged throughout June, July and August. View the summer catalog and register online.

Student awarded Critical Languages Scholarship to study in Jordan

Kristen Canavan, a senior from Ortonville majoring in global and international studies, will study Arabic in Jordan for the summer semester through the prestigious federal scholarship.

WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting

Tuition rates for 2015-16 and an operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 top the agenda for the June 3 meeting of WMU's Board of Trustees.

June Jubilee events mark start of summer in downtown Kalamazoo

The weekend of June 4-6 includes an event-filled kickoff to summer known that will feature the 39th annual Dionysos Greek Festival, Art on the Mall and the Do-Dah Parade.