Western Michigan University news and alumni in the news for February 5 – 11, 2016. This week’s campus photo was taken on April 11, 1954 and features the east entrance to what is now known as Heritage Hall. This week’s Western Express also features some responses to the hashtag #LoveWMU. Find us on Twitter to tell us why you love WMU by using #LoveWMU!
-WMU feels like home. I was gone for 9 years, but Im finally back! There's something special here. @BBoo0713
-I Love WMU because it is the Heart of Kalamazoo and a perfect example of true diversity at work and play for the world to see!! @rbp942
-Why I #LoveWMU - met my wife of 20 yrs in Burnham cafeteria, make great friends and got prepared for the world. @suburbdadchris
-This University made my biggest dream come true. No one can take away my degree! #LoveWMU. @kayleenjohnson
WMU News
Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model. Read more.
Annual concerto competition finals to feature outstanding student musicians. Read more.
Miller, Rinvelt will lead WMU Board of Trustees in 2016. Read more.
Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert. Read more.
WMU adds matching funds to Detroit group’s scholarship program. Read more.
Read more WMU News at wmich.edu/news
Bronco Athletics News
Gymnastics Bests Ball State in Exciting Finish. Read more.
Women’s Basketball Rolls to 65-49 Win on the Road over Bowling Green. Read more.
Men’s Soccer to Hold Spring Prospect Camp March 26. Read more.
Read more Bronco Athletics News at wmubroncos.com
Alumni in the News
Bonnie Bochniak (BA '98, Political Science Public Administration; MPA '05) named OU's new State Relations Director. Read more.
Bob Hercules (BA '79, Communicaton Arts & Sciences). Sundance: Maya Angelou Documentary Pays Tribute to 1950s ‘Miss Calypso’. Read more.