January 2016 WMU News

Acclaimed dance company comes to Miller Auditorium

Momix, known internationally for presenting work of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, will give one performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Fall residence hall sign-up begins

Students planning to return to the residence halls for the 2016-17 academic year can begin the sign-up process for housing on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

WMU student one of six in state awarded prestigious foundation scholarship

Melissa Scheid, a second year physician assistant student, was awarded a $1000 scholarship by the ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ Physician Assistant Foundation.

Documentary to kick off ethics center's spring series

The documentary, "Peace During War," chronicles the turnaround of two former feuding drug dealers and was directed by WMU's Dr. Jennifer Machiorlatti.

Elton Mayo obituary

Elton Mayo, a former member of the Facilities Management staff, died Jan. 26, 2015, at age 83. Arrangements were handled by Life Story Funeral Homes-Betzler.

Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource

The series theme is "Our Blue Marble—Water, Home and Humanity," and talks run through Wednesday, April 13, in the Lee Honors College lounge.

Officials release early results of stakeholder survey

Responders expressed agreement with proposed initiatives for WMU's revised strategic plan and weighed in on how to prioritize objectives.

Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Several activities are planned for Jan. 18 in honor of MLK Day. Classes resume and all offices resume normal hours Tuesday, Jan. 19.

It's game on for Chinese New Year

China's games, food and culture will take center stage during a festive, traditional Chinese New Year celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Joseph T. MacLean obituary

Joseph T. MacLean, former manager of the WMU Bookstore, died Sept. 11, 2015, at age 77. Services have been held.

Informational sessions scheduled on proposed general education changes

The Faculty Senate's Ad Hoc Committee on General Education will hold the three brown bag sessions Jan. 14, 20 and 26.

Spring registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

The 10-week, low-cost courses are open to the public. All of them are taught in English, and they are offered to adults age 18 and older for personal enrichment.

WMU Board sets meeting dates for 2016

Most board meetings are held on campus in the Bernhard Center at 11 a.m., but the 2016 schedule may be modified as necessary.

Sustainable craft brewing education to be focus of upcoming talk

Dr. Steven Bertman will discuss " Sustainable Brewing Education in Kalamazoo" at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in 2150 Schneider Hall.

Edward W. Randt Jr. obituary

Edward W. Randt Jr., a retired journeyman plumber, died Dec. 24 at age 77. Visitation and the funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 15, at 10 and 11 a.m., respectively.

John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary

John "Bokey" D. Satterfield Jr., a retired maintenance services manager, died Dec. 29 at age 73. A visitation is set for Jan. 8 with a service on Jan. 9.

WMU ensembles to present headline performance at state conference

The University Chorale, Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, in Grand Rapids' DeVos Performance Hall.

WMU Symphony nabs 3rd place in national competition

Results for the annual American Prize competition were announced Dec. 30 by the Connecticut-based nonprofit organization.

One Stop offers convenient service to students

The temporary One Stop Center will open on the second floor of the Bernhard Center Jan. 8-14 (closed over the weekend, Jan. 9-10).