Alumni News
June 21, 2012
Therapeutic Writing
In 2006 Rachel Eagly (BSW ’03, Social Work) had a beautiful baby boy, a good job, and no intention of writing a children’s story. However, one incident changed her entire life. Eagly suffered from a stroke one week after her son, Aiden’s, birth that left her with many challenges—including aphasia...
June 19, 2012
Patriotic Broncos
Lest We Forget is a nonprofit organization that strives to encourage patriotic behavior in the Berrien Spring community—and it was founded by Broncos. Alumnus, Don Alsbro (BA ’63, Social Science & Specialist of Education ’79) spearheaded the movement that grew into Lest We Forget. Alsbro, with three other veterans, approached...
June 18, 2012
Bronco Dads and Kids
Father’s day inspired us to collect stories of Bronco Dads and Children—below are a few of our favorites. A Dad and Daughter’s Day“My daughter and I are both working hard to graduate together from WMU in the spring of '13. Mary will be getting her BBA in finance and I...
June 17, 2012
Broncos on the Green
WMU junior and Bronco women’s golfer, Melissa Beurmann, is following in her father’s footsteps in more ways than one. Melissa’s father, Ron Beurmann (BBA ’82, Marketing), is a WMU alumnus and has an impressive 29-year career in the world of golf. The father/daughter team may not be able to see...
June 12, 2012
Jennings is "On Par"
The 5th Annual Greg Jennings Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament took place Friday, June 8th at the Kalamazoo Country Club. The event brought together community members and a range of celebrities for a scramble style golf tournament. Ticket sales sold out around 100 golfers and Jennings was a bit surprised, though...
June 11, 2012
In The Spotlight
If you watched the Tony Awards Sunday night, you may have noticed Godspell star and WMU alumna, Hannah Elless (BFA '09, Musical Theatre Performance), in the spotlight for a moment. Elless is pictured above, fourth in from the left. In a special performance by the cast of Godspell, you can...