Alumni News
September 26, 2012
WMUsic Spectacular!
A showcase of talent from WMU's internationally recognized music program will perform for the benefit of Student Scholarships on Sunday, October 7. The 3rd Annual WMUsic Showcase Spectacular will begin at 3 p.m. in Miller Auditorium. Students, faculty, and ensembles in the School of Music will take the stage to...
September 25, 2012
SpeechHero
SpeechHero is an iPad app that allows children with Autism, Down Syndrome, or Asperger Syndrome to communicate more effectively. The alternative, augmented communication devices, are often thousands of dollars in cost—or more—and require special training or certification. As a student at WMU, Aynna Lloyd (BS '10, Speech Pathology and Audiology)...
September 23, 2012
Zhang Collections Center
David Booko, Charles Zhang, Jan Van Der Kley, Lynn Zhang, Pr. John M. Dunn, Dr. Timothy Greene, Peter Strazdas In mid September, WMU Leadership gathered at the site of what will become the structure that houses the archives and regional history collections held by WMU. The gathering gave the center...
September 23, 2012
A Global Gathering
The Fetzer institute is non-profit organization in Kalamazoo that fosters awareness of the power of love and forgiveness in the emerging global community. Founded by John Fetzer, radio and television executive and former owner of the Detroit Tigers, the Fetzer Institute's work is grounded in the simple idea of creating...
September 18, 2012
A New Tradition
The ultimate pre-game Bronco party, the Corral Entertainment Village, is back for its second year. This Saturday, September 22, join us at 10 a.m. (four hours before kick-off) at the Robert J. Bobb Stadium for live music, great food, and Bronco fun. The kid's area will feature free carnival games...
September 13, 2012
Outstanding Principal
Derek Wheaton (MA '89, Educational Leadership) has been named Michigan's 2012 National Distinguished Educator by the National Association of Elementary Principals. Wheaton is the principal of Mattawan Early Elementary School. In December 2011, he was recognized as 2011 Outstanding Practicing Principal by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association...