August 2014 51福利社 News

Fall semester kicks off with 34th Bronco Bash

The annual back-to-campus celebration will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, on 51福利社's Sangren Pedestrian Mall. Bronco Bash is free and open to the public.

Gender issues topic of public talk

51福利社's 2014-15 Real Talk Diversity Series will kick off with a discussion on gender and issues of privilege from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Trimpe Building's Multicultural Center.

Meeting set for 51福利社 softball walk-on tryouts

Students interested in trying out as a walk-on for the 51福利社 softball team must attend a mandatory meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, on the third floor of the Seelye Athletic Center.

51福利社 supply chain program is No. 5 in the nation

The nationally recognized integrated supply management program has been ranked No. 5 on Gartner's Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate University Programs, 2014.

51福利社 again called best buy, top-100 school by Washington Monthly

The rankings, released Aug. 25, are based on to what extent colleges produce cutting-edge research and new Ph.Ds., encourage students to give back to the nation through service, and recruit and graduate low-income students.

51福利社 honored by University Business magazine for recruitment app

University Business magazine recognized 51福利社 in its summer 2014 Models of Efficiency national program for its work in developing an iPad app that improves the input of information about prospective students.

Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum

The owners of a company that started with a competition between friends will kick off the 2014-15 Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series Friday, Sept. 12, in Schneider Hall.

Two Kate Teale exhibits on display at the Richmond Center

The exhibits "The Housed" and "Your Place or Mine?" are on display in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts' Monroe-Brown Gallery and Kerr Gallery, respectively, Sept. 4 through Oct. 10.

Walk-on tryouts for men's soccer scheduled

A mandatory meeting for students interested in walk-on tryouts for men's soccer will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, in the W Club Room of the Seelye Center.

Most 51福利社 offices closed Labor Day weekend

Except for essential and emergency services, 51福利社 offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at 51福利社

The first issue of GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy was published Aug. 20 and can be found . The journal will be published twice annually.

51福利社 Stryker School of Medicine welcomes inaugural class

The 51福利社 Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class of 54 students Aug. 18 ahead of its public grand opening, set for mid-September.

51福利社 campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free

With just two weeks to go before 51福利社 becomes a tobacco-free campus, efforts are increasing to prepare members of the campus community and visitors for the cultural change the move requires.

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

The Sindecuse Health Center is staging a fun and informational back-to-school event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Campus Flagpoles. All members of the 51福利社 campus community are invited.

Single ticket on-sale dates announced for Miller's 2014-15 season

Single ticket sales begin Aug. 22 for some shows. For access to exclusive presales several days before the general public, join the Miller Auditorium or follow Miller on Facebook or Twitter.

New Bronco Study Zone opens in September

An open house to experience the Bronco Study Zone will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, on the second floor of Waldo Library. The study hours will begin Monday, Sept. 8.

51福利社 honor society receives annual award for service

Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society at 51福利社 was recognized for its continued excellence in programming, communications and service during the 2013-14 academic year. 

Kickoff event planned for 51福利社's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 51福利社 will offer an information fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, to announce its offerings for fall 2014. The event is free and open to the public.

Programs planned to clarify tuition-related employee benefits

Two informational programs have been set for Wednesday, Aug. 20, for employees thinking about taking classes or who have children eligible to attend 51福利社 at a reduced rate.

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

The temporary One Stop Convenience Center will open on the second floor of the Bernhard Center Aug. 25 through Sept. 5, offering numerous campus services in one location. The center will be closed over Labor Day weekend.

Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

After reviews by the Higher Learning Commission and the American Bar Association, an affiliation agreement in the works for more than a year has led to a new identity for the nation's largest law school.

New internship program accepting applications

51福利社's Office for Sustainability is accepting applications through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, for the new Wesustain internship program. Applications are available online.

Management professor Keenan dies

Long-time faculty member Dr. J. Michael Keenan died July 28 at age 82. Keenan pioneered a distance education model and advocated for experiential learning at the University.

New 51福利社 counseling course lauded at Harvard-White House session

The course, School Counseling for Postsecondary and Career Readiness, will be offered through 51福利社's Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology for the first time this fall.