Western Michigan University news and updates for May 8 – 14, 2015. This week’s campus photo features the plaza area outside of Kohrman Hall with the Dalton Center in the distance. Some students are already back in the classroom after the semester break. Classes began for the Summer I session on Monday, May 11. The semester will end Wednesday, July 1, and classes for Summer II will run from Monday, July 6 to Friday, August 21. The new Fall semester will begin on Tuesday, September 8. View the University's calendars here.
WMU News
Global firm to open North American headquarters at BTR Park. Read more.
WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards. Read more.
Foster Care Month activities celebrate WMU Fostering Success efforts. Read more.
Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU. Read more.
Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park. Read more.
WMU jazz students roll a lucky ‘seven’ in this year’s DownBeat Awards. Read more.
Athletics News
Bronco Baseball Headed Back to the MAC Tournament. Read more.
Register Now for the WMU Bronco Hockey Friends & Alumni Weekend. Read more.
Western Michigan Softball Finishes as MAC Tournament Runners-Up. Read more.
Western Michigan to Host 2015 North Zonals (Tennis-W). Read more.
Community News
About 450 middle schoolers get hands-on experience at United 4 Change Career Day. Read more at mlive.com.