Western Michigan University news and updates for January 16 – 22, 2015. This week’s campus photo features John G. Kemper’s drawing of campus in the early 1950’s “End Papers.” Kemper, a member of the art department faculty from 1942-70, created more than 300 designs for the University in the form of posters, plaques, brochures, and most importantly, the University seal.
“West Michigan Avenue is along the lower edge of the drawing (north is "down," south is "up"), while the railroad tracks and U.S. 12 (Stadium Drive) cut across it on the diagonal. At the very top are Walwood Hall, the Little Theatre, and Spindler Hall, separated by Oakland Drive which runs down to meet U.S. 12. Oliver Street is not shown; at this time it was only a short lane stopping near Spindler.
In the details we see an airplane next to the Industrial Arts and Mechanical Trades Buildings where students learned aircraft mechanics and where, during World War II, naval cadets received ground and flight instruction… Antennae atop McCracken (science) and Maybee (music) Halls give a hint to the programs offered within. The far right edge of the drawing depicts Vande Geissen Road and the Gateway Golf Course.”
Click here to learn more about “End Papers” and to view an interactive image that names each of the buildings.
WMU News
Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations. Read more here.
Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 scholarships. Read more here.
Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter to perform on campus. Read more here.
Frostic Reading Series teams with Theatre Kalamazoo for play festival. Read more here.
Athletics News
Witkowski Makes NHL Debut. Read more here.
Football to hold walk-on tryouts Feb. 2. Read more here.
Broncos (Tennis-M) predicted to win MAC title. Read more here.
Women’s Tennis Picked Fourth in MAC. Read more here.
Big third period leads WMU to 4-2 win over no. 5 UMD. Read more here.
WMU posts 30-point win over defending MAC Champion Bowling Green. Read more here.