Western Michigan University news highlights and alumni in the news for August 18 – 25, 2017. This week’s campus photo features Sangren Plaza with Kanley Chapel to the left and Haenicke Hall in the distance. This area is quiet now, but will become busy with activity next week as new students begin to arrive on campus. Several weeks later, Bronco Bash will take over the plaza.
WMU News
Student Recreation Center to Offer high-intensity F45 circuit training. Read more.
Researchers explore human-robot communication with Pepper, a humanoid robot. Read more.
Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students. Read more.
Bronco Athletics News
WMU Volleyball Searching for Greatness in 2017. Read more.
Men’s Soccer Rides Senior Leadership in 2017. Read more.
WMU Football Has Four Named to Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List. Read more.
Alumni in the News
Jeff Terpenning (M.A.’11, Educational Leadership). Capac selects new superintendent. Read more.
Coldwater High School welcomes Todd Farmer (B.S.’93, Geography; M.A.’99, Physical Education) as new Athletic Director. Read more.
Glenn Waters (B.S.’37; Certificate of Teaching ’37; M.A.’57). Greenville man marks 105 years and keeps moving forward. Read more.
Greg Toornman (B.B.A.’92, Industrial Marketing). AGCO Transforms Their Transportation Capabilities. Read more.