Department of Mathematics

Welcome!  The Department of Mathematics, located in Everett Tower, is one of the largest and oldest academic departments at Western, being among 12 departments listed in the University's first bulletin, published in 1904. We offer major programs in mathematics, applied mathematics, and secondary mathematics education at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels, in addition to numerous minors and general education courses. The Mathematics Faculty is dedicated to excellence in teaching, and maintains its strong reputation for scholarship through an impressive level of research and grant activity. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
Gene Freudenburg, Department Chair

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Adjunct Positions Available for Fall: The Department of Mathematics of Western Michigan University seeks to hire one or more part-time instructors for the fall 2010 semester to teach the following courses. (1) developmental mathematics - algebra I/II; minimum requirements include a bachelors degree (masters preferred) in mathematics or related discipline. (2) precalculus and calculus; minimum requirements include a masters degree in mathematics or related discipline. Classes begin Sept 7, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send cover letter, contact information and resume to Mr. S. Culver at (269) 387-4530 (by fax), or deliver to Math Dept., 3319 Everett Tower, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5248. WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

WMU BIOMATH Seminar Series: This series of talks is designed to enhance the WMU community's awareness of some contemporary issues in the interface between biology and mathematics, and to facilitate opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research in biology, biochemistry, mathematics, statistics, engineering, medicine, and other related fields.

November 19, 2009
January 29, 2010
March 24, 2010

News, Announcements, and Events. Go to the Department Updates page to read about the following items

• Inch selected as Presidential Scholar
• Kalamazoo Area Algebra Project (KA2P) is launched
• Koelling awarded Space Grant
• Department graduate students publish and present their work at national meetings
• Alumni nominations sought
• Math Student Commons upgrades