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

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… experience through a paid internship program. "Our work connected to poverty reduction, the impact of mass … have a heart to serve their communities, are committed to social justice and need training and outlets to make their … to operate a restaurant and also partner with local social services, mental health providers and education …

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

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Friday, Feb. 2 … public. Monday, Feb. 5 "China in the World: Conundrums of a Socialist Market Economy" talk —noon to 1 p.m. in the  … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. "China in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

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… and support services, has 31 sworn police officers and works with local and regional law enforcement partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and … To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org . Annual ice cream social The Ladies' Library in Kalamazoo is hosting an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 , at 333 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo

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… Place KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork; Greek dancing, food and music; a satirical parade … To learn more, visit kalamazooarts.org .   Annual Ice Cream Social  The Ladies' Library in Kalamazoo is hosting an ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 , at 333 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… prevention," says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and primary investigator on the grant. "We are focused … adds a barrier," says Granger, who earned her master's in social work from Western and is also a citizen of the Little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Melinda Lockett receives Lee Honors College Distinguished Service Award

College of Health and Human Services

… and beyond in their service to honors students—those whose work meaningfully enhances the student experience and … or simply being a steady presence in their lives, Melinda’s work continues to have a lasting mark. Melinda will accept …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/lhclockett

Criminality of climate change explored in talk

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… , professor of criminology in the School of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Tasmania in Australia, will speak … of global warming for national security, societal peace and social and ecological well-being. Future research must be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2729

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… meet you where you are Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team of social workers and psychologists with roots at WMU is growing its … says Buys, who is completing her doctoral degree in social work and clinical psychology. Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond

Haworth College of Business

… to how companies, faculty and students interact with the social responsibility dimension of sustainability. Recently, … in a variety of ways. Some executives and academics fear social sustainability will be sidelined during the pandemic. … initiatives. Millennials and Gen Z young adults want to work for firms with values that align with their own. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155