Plenty of incentives for students to get to the game (Nov. 17) Free food and prizes for students who attend Tuesday's televised football game versus Ball State.

Confucius Institute

Grand opening of Confucius Institute (Nov. 17) Public invited to enjoy presentations, exhibits, performances and more Monday.

Habitat for Humanity holds fundraiser (Nov. 16) Friday's overnight Shantytown event helps provide affordable area housing.

Turkey Trot

Registration is under way for Turkey Trot 5K (Nov. 9) Race starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at Student Recreation Center tennis courts.

Diversity initiative open to all employees (Nov. 19) Apply now to take part in yearlong exploration of diversity and inclusion.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Applications for MLK grant proposals due (Nov. 17) Proposals for all MLK-related events must be received by the Dec. 14 deadline.

Thanksgiving is Nov. 26

Thanksgiving weekend hours (Nov. 17) Most WMU offices are closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26-29, for Thanksgiving.

Safety tips for Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 17) Make sure you take precautions with your personal property before leaving town.

Collecting cored rocks

Carbon storage research earns $601,158 grant (Nov. 19) WMU leads efforts to store greenhouse gas emissions deep underground.

International Education Week

International Education Week events (Nov. 11) Celebration runs through Saturday, showcasing 15 different countries and cultures.

School of Music presents popular holiday show (Nov. 19) Annual Christmas concert Dec. 6 features more than 200 student musicians.

Happy Holidays!

Employee organizations schedule holiday events (Nov. 19) APA gathering is Thursday, Dec. 3, PSSO event is Friday, Dec. 11.

Nine receive Make a Difference Awards (Nov. 19) Staffers will be honored during a Dec. 7 awards reception at the Bernhard Center.