Fall 2015 Events

Numerous activites take place each semester, held jointly with WMU's chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the mathematics honors society. Unless specified otherwise, events are held in the Alavi Commons, on the 6th floor of Everett Tower. Refreshments are available at 3:50pm for Friday events.


Every Wednesday at noon
Brown Bag Lunch in the Alavi Commons
Bring your lunch and socialize with fellow students and faculty. Everyone is invited!

Friday, September 11, 3-7 p.m.
Bronco Bash!
Stop by Booth 47, near the flagpoles.

Friday, September 18, 4 p.m.
Pizza Party!

Friday, September 25, 4 p.m.
Mathematical Induction: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Allen Schwenk, Professor, Department of Mathematics, WMU.

Wednesday - Friday, September 30 - October 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Book Sale!

Friday, October 9, 4 p.m.
Emeriti Colloquium
Chvátal's t0-tough Conjecture
Professor Linda Lesniak, Drew University and Western Michigan University

Friday, October 16, 4 p.m.
Feedback Forum
Professor Steve Ziebarth, Chair, and Associate Chair Jane-Jane Lo of the Department of Mathematics, WMU.
Share your ideas to make our department a better place!
Students only.

Friday, October 23
Distinguished Alum Event
Marci Tuzinsky, Dean, Community High School, Ann Arbor, MI

Friday, October 30, 4 p.m. 1110 Rood Hall
The Mathematics of Bubbles and Optimal Shapes
Public Lecture by Professor Joel Hass, University of California, Davis

Friday, October 30, 6 p.m., Fetzer Center
Light After Dinner Talk by Professor Joel Hass, University of California, Davis, on A Mathematician Talks to Biologists

Friday, November 6, 4 p.m.
"Lobiri Ha Mi": My Experience Teaching Critical Thinking in the West African Landscape
Kyle Hawk, Alum, Department of Mathematics, WMU

Friday, November 13, 4 p.m.
Games Night!

Friday, November 20, 4 p.m.
From Games, Puzzles, and Problems to Graphs
Jamie Hallas, Undergraduate Student, Department of Mathematics

Friday, December 4, 4 p.m.
Business Meeting & Movie Night!

Friday, December 11, 4 p.m., 2227 Rood Hall
Department Potluck! Featuring music performed by our own students and faculty!

What is Math Club?

Math Club @ WMU is dedicated to promoting engagement in mathematics, by creating opportunities for learning and fun.


Current Officers

Katie Hillenbrand Lawrence Cuneaz

Katie Hillenbrand

Lawrence Cuneaz

President

Vice President

Jamie Hallas
Nathaniel Haeussler

Jamie Hallas

Nathaniel Haeussler

Treasurer

Secretary

Sean English Richard Hollister

Sean English

Richard Hollister

Graduate Representatives


Faculty Advisors

Niloufer Mackey Steve Mackey

Niloufer Mackey

Steve Mackey

 

Steve Ziebarth

Steve Ziebarth

 


Chapter History

Our chapter was established in 1988. Before a chapter can be established at an institution, the PME National Council requires clear evidence of an ongoing history of student mathematical activity outside the classroom, and adequate support for these activities.

We were the fifth chapter to be established in Michigan, and hence were assigned the fifth letter of Greek alphabet: epsilon. Thus, our official name is:

The Michigan Epsilon Chapter
of Pi Mu Epsilon