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E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… of the election means for science policy, the politics of race and democratization efforts in Islamic countries. The … in an Age of Discontent." The book explores the tension between individualism and community throughout the nation's … Chris Mooney, a science and political journalist, blogger, podcaster and experienced trainer of scientists in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert in race, but she is," says DeCamp, who also serves as director … Center for Social Research . "Her dissertation involved race, so I thought we'd be a good team on this." DeCamp's … unconstitutionally removed from a jury pool based on their race. "(Prosecutors) can still come up with a number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… bringing the community together for open dialogue regarding race and to create solutions to eradicate racism. Free. The … hosted by the People's Church.   Ongoing class on a Tibetan Buddhist text that lays out an extensive road map to … hosted by the People's Church.   Ongoing class on a Tibetan Buddhist text that lays out an extensive road map to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

Indiana University scholar to tackle racism then and now in WMU talk

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Indiana University scholar to tackle racism then and now in … scholar from Indiana University will take a long view of race and racism when he talks this month at Western Michigan … His published research has investigated the relationships between colonialism, violence and sexuality. His lecture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19411

LBGT Student Services appoints new coordinator

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… justice advocacy with a focus on the intersections of race, gender, faith, sexual orientation and sexual identity. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/614

Scholar Scamper 5k run and walk benefits honors college scholarships

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… 5 p.m. Thursday, April 3. KALAMAZOO—The Scholar Scamper 5k race will be held on Western Michigan University's campus … , including registration fees for groups and day-of-race registrants, awards and age categories, visit the race's registration website . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14631

Revised road closings for Saturday's Campus Classic

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… annual running of the Homecoming Campus Classic 1K and 5K races. Changes have been made since the road closings were … for shorter periods than originally announced. The 5K race starts and ends at the Western Avenue entrance to the … will be limited to nearly every building on West Campus between 9 and 10:15 a.m., immediately prior to and during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1848

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in May

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 1758 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo, hosted by Jewel Heart. Learn Tibetan Buddhist meditative techniques including … 1758 N. 10th St., Kalamazoo, hosted by Jewel Heart. Learn Tibetan Buddhist meditative techniques including … Free and open to the public. Tuesday, May 22 Reading Race Book Group —6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46478

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is partnering with the BLOCKS Club … founded in 1989 as the Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, was renamed in 2000 in honor of … Walker devoted his career to teaching and research about race and ethnic relations and worked for social justice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Registration open for Turkey Trot 5K run, walk

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… the public, winds through the WMU campus and is the oldest race in southwest Michigan. Register now Packet pickup and … tennis courts. Participants will receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt, with the size guaranteed for those who register prior to race day. A new feature this year is a finisher medal for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43600