November 2017 É«É«À² News

Gymnastics team announces 2018 schedule

The Broncos begin the season at home hosting University of Illinois-Chicago at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14. Other home meets are on Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, March 10 and March 13.

Student group recognized for service activities, outreach

For the 34th time, É«É«À²'s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has earned Super Chapter recognition for its dedication to professional and service activities.

É«É«À² honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game

President Edward Montgomery presented É«É«À² alumnus James C. "Doc" McCloughan with a bronze Bronco during Salute to Heroes night at Waldo Stadium.

Weekly campus United Way drawings continue as book drive surpasses goal

The campus "Book-It" campaign collected more than twice its goal of new of gently used books with a total of 2,132 books donated.

Emeriti Council reports leadership for 2017-18

New officers have been announced for the Emeriti Council, which represents all retired É«É«À² faculty members. Drs. Peter Krawutschke and James Bosco have been named chair and vice chair, respectively.

Evening concert features music inspired by whale songs

É«É«À² faculty, students and guest cellist Alexa Muhly will perform music inspired by whale songs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. A 7 p.m. discussion will precede the performance.

Ethics event will pair efforts to control criminal behavior, climate change

Dr. Ronald Kramer, É«É«À² professor of sociology, is next up in the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's fall series with a Nov. 9 discussion on "Criminal Justice, Social Justice and Climate Justice."

June Mochizuki obituary

June Mochizuki, É«É«À² associate professor emerita of counseling, died Oct. 29 at age 92. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, in Denver.

Fake news discussion to feature international, local panelists

Falsehoods and bigotry in the news will be discussed at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. A March for Racial Equity will precede the discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. Both events are open to the public and part of a daylong event to open the Great Lakes PeaceJam's new program year.

International students at É«É«À² to share their cultures

The 2017 International Education Week observance Nov. 12-20 features numerous free or low-cost events open to the public that are designed to educate and entertain.

Longtime É«É«À² board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84

Kocher, who served as secretary to É«É«À²'s Board of Trustees for 35 years, died Nov. 2 in Kalamazoo. A celebration of her life and a reception are planned for 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Registration open for Turkey Trot 5K run, walk

The Saturday, Nov. 18, event winds through É«É«À²'s campus. Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.

Ringers needed for É«É«À² Day at the Kettles

University community members are asked to show their volunteer and school spirit by donning É«É«À² gear and participating in the Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle campaign Dec. 2.

Campus events scheduled for Veterans Week

Proceeds from the sale of $10 "unit" T-shirts support military scholarships, as well as Silver Star Apartments in Battle Creek, which provides low- to no-cost housing for homeless veterans.

Business dean candidates set for campus presentations this month

The four candidates will give public presentations on campus during the weeks of Nov. 6 and 13. Members of the campus community are urged to attend as schedules allow.

É«É«À² marketing efforts win series of professional association awards

É«É«À² won a gold, two silvers and an honorable mention in four different categories of the 2017 Pride of Case V competition, which showcases best practices in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events and communications.

Theatre to present 'The Game's Afoot'

"The Game's Afoot" will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and run through Sunday, Nov. 19, in Shaw Theatre at É«É«À²'s Gilmore Theatre Complex on Main Campus.

West Michigan aviation power Duncan among honorees at É«É«À² event

The longtime leader of Duncan Aviation will travel to Kalamazoo this week to accept an award honoring his company's long support of aviation education and its partnerships with É«É«À²'s College of Aviation.

Dynamic duo of authors to be featured in Gwen Frostic Reading Series

Gail Wronsky and Chuck Rosenthal will read from their works at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in 157-159 Bernhard Center.

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

This month's global engagement opportunities include Día de los Muertos activities, conversation circles to help international students practice their English and events that celebrate International Education Week.

Researchers' work puts É«É«À² at center of national STEM network

Drs. Andrea Beach and Charles Henderson launch an effort that positions É«É«À² at the central hub of a network of national educators working to build systemic change that will boost undergraduate academic achievement.

Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity

What started with a modest $5,000 internal grant has grown into a nearly $2 million federally funded, four-year project to recruit, retain and graduate more underrepresented students into the nursing profession.