By Krystin Nichols Western Herald A “cease and desist” order against Western Michigan University’s Sigma Pi has been put into effect by the university after an 18-year-old woman fell from a balcony during a party at the fraternity’s house. The woman, from Portland, Mich., was found around 12:50 a.m. by police who were contacted for a noise violation at [...]
Sigma Pi under investigation after a girl is found in critical condition
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The changing face of WMU
August 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Kevin Doby
Western Herald
If a person had last visited Western Michigan University over five years ago and came back today, they would notice a great deal of change has been made and is in the process of being made.
Greek Life an option for incoming students
August 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Almost every United States president and vice president born since the first social fraternity was founded in 1825 has been members of a fraternity.
Survival 101: A beginners guide to Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University
August 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University, though smaller in enrollment size than Michigan State University or the University of Michigan, can be overwhelmingly large to a new student.
All you need in one place: WMU One Stop Convenience Center now open
August 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Jason Koole
Western Herald
Fall semester is starting again and that means it is once again time for Western Michigan University’s One Stop Convenience Center to open its doors in the North Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center.
KVA Classic wraps up at Waldo Stadium
August 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Western Herald
If you are a high school football player in Southwest Michigan, then the KVA Classic is something you look forward to each season.
Hosted by the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the KVA Classic is a two-day event hosted at Waldo Stadium on WMU’s campus.
Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes new roundabouts to Kalamazoo
August 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Western Herald
After weeks of detours and construction, members of the Kalamazoo community gathered to cut the ribbon on its first roundabouts in the Arboretum Parkway area on Friday, Aug. 27.
WMU to honor Sopjes on Friday for 35 years of service
August 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
A retirement reception honoring Diane Sopjes of Western Michigan University’s Dining Services will be held on Friday, Aug. 27.
Slocum to be honored for 45 years of service
August 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University will hold a retirement reception on Tuesday, Aug. 31, honoring Don Slocum of facilities management for 45 years of service.
Schellenberg to be honored for 21 years of service
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Jason Koole
Western Herald
Western Michigan University will host a retirement reception on Thursday, Aug. 26, for Penny Schellenberg, who has given 21 years of service to the university.
Student experiment brings Kalamazoo Fire Department to campus
August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Kallie Leonard
News Editor
Western Michigan University Police and the Kalamazoo Township
Fire Department were seen on campus outside Haenicke Hall on Tuesday afternoon after a fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building.
Career Corner: Social networking not all fun and games
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Most people do not think about the way their social networking sites can affect their jobs, however they should.
WMU honors duo for 70 years of service
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Stuart Strayer, parking maintenance coordinator and Lt. Jerald Kuss, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, will be honored for their 70 combined years of service to Western Michigan University this month.
LRC manager retires after nearly 30 years
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Margie Springer, an employee at the College of Health and Human Services, will be honored during her retirement reception on Monday, Aug. 16.
“Don’t Run A-Fowl of the Law”: local residents learn how to raise chickens
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Kevin Doby
Western Herald
Lori Evesque has been raising chickens for the past eight years.
Thursday night she provided information for about 120 Kalamazoo area residents on how they could do the same in their own backyards.
Students, public face restrictions getting involved with oil spill cleanup
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
So far, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency spent $5 million in response to the Kalamazoo River oil spill, according to an article on MLive.com, published Aug. 1.
WMU to replace old electronic billboard with high tech sign
August 8, 2010 By 2 Comments
By Kevin Doby
Western Herald
The electronic billboard on US 131 advertising Western Michigan University’s Business Technology and Research Park is set to be replaced.
Sindecuse Health Manager is online, available to students
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Sindecuse Health Center has announce it’s new online Health Manager, a program that can be used to securely manage your health information from billing to immunization records.
WMU HR chapter wins prestigious award
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
The Society for Excellence in Human Resources participated in and hosted the State Human Resources Games at Western Michigan University this past year. The competition was set up to help HR students study for the Professional in Human Resources exam, taken by those who choose to become certified before they graduate.
Inside the tuition increase
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Chad Houts
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tuition increase for 2010-2011 at a July 23 meeting.
Cycling groups, activists to meet at Bronson Park
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
Bicycle riders, enthusiasts and activists alike, can take part in weekly bike rides around the Kalamazoo area when they visit Bronson Park every Thursday, and the last Friday of every month.
Mothers of Hope hold 3rd annual event
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Mothers of Hope brought together citizens of the Kalamazoo community during their 3rd Annual Ultimate Family Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at Spring Valley Park.
Reverse 911 system open for registration
August 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
A new emergency communication system that is designed to place thousands of phone calls to students, faculty and staff within minutes after an extreme campus emergency has been identified.
Police release sketch of suspect in attack
August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
A sketch was released on Saturday of the suspect in the July 31 assault of a female at Western Michigan University.
Mothers of Hope joins Kalamazoo
August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Laura Christian
Western Herald
Mothers Of Hope has joined the City of Kalamazoo and the Lewis Walker Institute to host the 3rd Annual Ultimate Family Reunion to bring the community together to get healthy and have fun on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010.
WMU’s polling location saw low turnout for primary elections
August 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Ben Coleman
Western Herald
Primary voters went to the polls in Kalamazoo’s 28 precincts Tuesday to choose who will be the Republican and Democratic candidates for everything from governor to state senator to U.S. representative.
WMU campus still on alert following Saturday attack
August 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
The Western Michigan University campus is on alert following a Saturday morning attack on a female student.
WMU reveals name for campus apartments
August 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
By Matt Sutor
Western Herald
Western Michigan University has finally approved the name of the new on-campus apartment complex; it is to be referred to as Western View.