February 2016 WMU News

Campus Activities Board presents Panic! At the Disco

The chart-topping rock band will come to campus for CAB's annual spring concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Miller Auditorium.

Award-winning pianist to perform at annual Western Invitational Jazz Fest

Edward Simon will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, and at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $15, $5 for students.

Daniel Tiger brings Mister Rogers' legacy to the stage

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! is coming to Miller Auditorium for one show at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The show is sold out.

Ailey II set to perform at Miller Auditorium

The renowned dance company will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, as part of its 2016 U.S. tour.

Plan now to take WMU-guided tour of Spain this summer

Reservations are due April 1 for a nine-day tour of Spain July 20 through 29 for WMU alumni and other friends. Due to a lack of preregistrations, this trip has been canceled.

Tango musician J.P. Jofre to give on-campus performance

Jofre, one of today's most exciting tango artists, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

Severe weather closes WMU on Thursday, Feb. 25

All classes are canceled. For information on the status of regional locations, visit the Extended University Programs Web page.

WMU cancels evening classes for Wednesday, Feb. 24

The closure is for the Wednesday evening hours only and begins at 5 p.m. Several events on campus will still take place.

Integrated supply management program ranks No. 5 in undergrad education

The listing of the top 100 universities for supply chain education was produced by SCM World, a cross-industry learning community.

Performances of "Chicago" canceled

The performances, slated for Feb. 29 and March 1, were canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Ticket refunds are available at Miller Auditorium.

Emilie A. Garrity obituary

Emilie A. Garrity, retired utility food person in Walwood Union, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, at age 104.

WMU to hold town hall on safety notification guidelines, questions

The special forum is set for 7 p.m. tonight in the Bernhard Center. It will be streamed live and will be available for 10 days.

President Dunn's statement to the campus community

A forum to discuss campus notifications is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. It will be live-streamed online.

Eugene L. Keller obituary

Eugene L. Keller, a retired Dining Services staff member, died Monday, Feb. 15, at age 91. A visitation is planned for Feb. 21 with a funeral mass Feb. 22.

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

Some campus services at will be on reduced hours during WMU's spring recess, which begins Monday, March 7, and continues through Friday, March 11.

Campuswide forum explores student mental health concerns

The forum is set for 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the Fetzer Center and will feature a panel discussion and remarks from President Dunn.

Wesley Foundation Student Center to open in new building

A community open house is planned for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the foundation's new location, 820 Rankin Ave.

New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

The camps will introduce high school students to the intricacies of starting a business as well as learning about the stock market, how the economy works and how to save.

WMU Food Marketing Conference moves to Grand Rapids

The annual conference, which has grown to upwards of 700 industry attendees and become one of the leading conferences for the industry, will take place April 11-12 at DeVos Place.

Armed robbery reported on campus

An armed robbery was reported in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 17, near the Student Recreation Center.

New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam

WMU’s finance program is now offering advanced preparation for students to become licensed in securities trading, thanks to a sponsorship by Edward Jones.

WMU Concert Band to perform first show of 2016

The Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in Miller Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Awards program showcases assessment efforts

Applications are due Monday, March 14, for WMU's annual Assessment Excellence Individual and Unit awards.

Campus Kids summer enrollment open

The program will run from June 13 to Sept. 2, and each week will feature a different theme with special-interest topics.

Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation

The program, "Zika Virus: A Discussion on the Current Outbreak," is set for noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, in 106 Bernhard Center

Fotoula 'Tulla Kaz' Kazanowski obituary

Fotoula "Tulla Kaz" Kazanowski, a retired senior administrative assistant for the College of Arts and Sciences, died Jan. 7 at age 89.

WMU choirs to present choral showcase

University Chorale, Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.

WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health

An information session for the new degree program is slated for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at WMU’s Grand Rapids Downtown regional location.

Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference

The DESIGNEDtoLEAD conference, developed and led by WMU business students, is set for Friday, Feb. 26, in the Bernhard Center.

Volleyball coach to speak about leadership at community breakfast series

Colleen Munson will give a presentation titled "Western ¾ÅÒ»Â鶹ÖÆƬ³§ Volleyball: Equip and Empower" at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in 2150 Schneider Hall.