Western Express May 30, 2014

Western Michigan University news and update highlights for May 23 – 29, 2014. This week’s campus photo features the sculpture "Balance," by Hubertus von der Goltz, which is secured to the north end of Friedman Hall and near the Chemistry Building and Waldo Library. The sculpture was acquired for the University by President Haenicke in 1998. The piece was created to capture the basic human experience of balancing between thought, action, and existence. To learn more about "Balance" and to view other sculptures in the WMU Permanent Art Collection, please click here.


WMU News

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant. Read more here.

Miller Auditorium announces remainder of 2014-15 lineup. Read more here.

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community. Read more here.

Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community. Read more here.

WMU students rack up 6 DownBeat Awards for third year in a row. Read more here.

WMU adds new undergraduate and graduate program concentrations. Read more here.


Athletics News

Broncos (Hockey) Finalize 2014-15 Roster With Addition of Neal Goff. Read more here.

Western Michigan (Baseball) Tournament Run Halted by Kent State Ending 2014 Season. Read more here.

Join Us for the 51st Annual Grand Rapids Alumni Golf Outing. Read more here.

Western Michigan Men’s Soccer Releases 2014 Schedule. Read more here.

Men’s & Women’s Soccer Annual Alumni Weekend Set for Sept. 12-14. Read more here.

Save the Date – Bronco Baseball Golf Outing Set For Sept. 20. Read more here.


Community News

Richland native Ryan Clark bound for Thailand to pursue Muay Thai kickboxing career. Read more at mlive.com.

WMU Associate Vice President Peter Strazdas voted President-elect of national association. Read more at mlive.com.

Western Michigan University names Christine Byrd-Jacobs new associate dean of Graduate College. Read more at mlive.com.