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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lowrie lecture series becomes literature fund
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
As part of Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees academic program changes, the Jean E. Lowrie Lecture Series has been renamed the “Jean E. Lowrie Children’s Literature Fund.”
WMU Career Network provides resume services for students
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Need help finding an internship, or searching for a job but don’t quite have a polished resume? Take a visit to the Career Center where advisors are ready and waiting to help.
Western Michigan University’s Career Network offers many helpful options for students who need career, resume and cover letter advice.
New Center for Sustainable Business Practices looks to reach the masses
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Kevin Doby
Western Herald
A new center for sustainable business practices is being started at Western Michigan University and is being led by professor Andrew Targowski, director of the International Society for the Comparative Study of civilizations.
Third candidate for Bernhard Center director speaks
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Elliot Novess
Western Herald
Director of the Bernhard Center candidate Justin TeBrake is excited to learn what Western Michigan University is passionate about and foster trust between himself and the campus community if chosen.
Area students take part in youth policy summit
August 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Ben Coleman
Western Herald
“Oh wow, that’s a very cool picture,” a student said from behind her laptop.
She turned the notebook so that the rest of the group could see.
“That’s cool, email that to me,” another student said from a group of classmates clustered behind a laptop and a table full of fact sheets, pens and paper.
Prospective medical school deans invited to visit WMU campus
July 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
By Krystin Nichols
Western Herald
Western Michigan University’s search for a founding dean of the medical school has moved into its second phase, as candidates, screened by the search committee, were invited to town for formal interviews and to look at the community’s resources.
A beginners guide to credit
July 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Jason Koole
Western Herald
With costly tuition rates and the lack of available jobs, loans and credit cards are often the only viable options for students. What many students don’t realize is that credit card and loan payments affect their credit score.
Kalamazoo community asked to post on BroncoJobs
July 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
By Garret Schuelke
Western Herald
In order to help Western Michigan University students find employment, departments within the university have been asked by WMU’s Career and Student Employment Services to take a greater interest in posting job positions on BroncoJobs.