Western Express 4/25/14

Western Michigan University news and update highlights for April 18 - 24, 2014. This week's campus photo features President Dunn addressing graduates at a previous commencement ceremony at Miller Auditorium. On Saturday, April 26, more than 2,700 Broncos will become alumni. All four ceremonies will feature music by the Western Brass Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Stephen M.  Wolfinbarger. The national anthem and the alma mater will be sung by the University's chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia professional music fraternity, conducted by Derek Pothoff. Graduates will be welcomed as new alumni of the University by Mark Jackson, president of the WMU Alumni Association.

To learn more about the April 2014 commencement ceremonies, please click here. 


WMU News

Miller Auditorium announces 2014-15 Broadway lineups. Read more here. 

CIS students claim second place award in case competition. Read more here. 

University garners two new grants related to water quality. Read more here. 

WMU MBA students advnace in new strategic case competition. Read more here. 


Athletics News

Watch View from the Q Finale. Here. 

Golf (W) Takes on the Field at 2013 MAC Championships. Read more here. 

Track & Field Earns Four on Academic All-MAC Team. Read more here. 

Men's Tennis Names Year-End Award Winners. Read more here. 

Volleyball Announces 2014 Schedule. Read more here. 

Broncos (Softball) Blank Chips in Eight Innings. Read more here. 


Community News

2014 STAR Awards: Jacob Beach, College Volunteer, makes a difference with Drive Safe Kalamazoo. Read more here. 

2014 STAR Awards: Gary Bigelow, Career Volunteer, puts versatility and humor to good use. Read more here. 

'Hair,' Charlotte's Web,' Tony 'N Tina's Wedding' among the highlights for new season at WMU. Read more here.