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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

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

Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Globally recognized for his pioneering work related to extreme weather and climate change,  Dr. … provost and vice president for academic affairs. “His work reinforces WMU’s commitment to providing a high-quality … as a tool to address pressing global issues, such as social impact of extreme weather events, urbanization and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… Disney’s The Lion King to other WMU students through social media. As part of a pilot “student influencer … the performance, students were able to devise a unique social media content strategy for The Lion King and measure … and director of the digital marketing program, who worked with Miller to create and pilot the student …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing

Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum

College of Aviation

… Good thing I got in!!!” After graduation, she went on to work at large hub airports such as Detroit Metro (DTW) and … She also got to engage in fun and interesting projects at work. These experiences gave her a great deal of invaluable knowledge in the professional aviation community. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum

Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel

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… WMU's Lee Honors College who is interested in nursing and social work. Brittney Carter , of Comstock Park, Mich., a sophomore social work major who plans to attend law school. Brittney …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096

WMU food marketing program wins industry award

Haworth College of Business

… that positively affect society through environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions with their Impact … for these efforts is rewarding and helps solidify why we work hand in hand with the industry to grow our future … which offers students professional development and social connections, and multiple internship opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/progressive-grocer-impact-award

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… honor bestowed upon Western faculty for their teaching work. It recognizes instructors who take an active role in … development here at the University have made WMU socially relevant and competitive while also providing … Sherwood Dr. Dee Sherwood Sherwood, associate professor of social work, joined Western's School of Social Work in 2012. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

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… will serve as the umbrella organization for a new social service program aimed at improving outcomes in infant … course taught by Dr. Rick Grinnell , professor of social work. The students who wrote the grant proposal are: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… of disciplines—including occupational therapy, nursing, social work, speech-language pathology, interdisciplinary health, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland