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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in July
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… as well as social English outside of the classroom with community conversation circles. KALAMAZOO, … include Chinese language and culture camps for local youth and conversation circles to help international … at Bronson Place. The documentary explores a Native American art of basketry that is threatened by the invasive …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40714
Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon
Community Partnerships
… offices are welcome to sign up to host an excitement zone with or without a theme. All volunteers will receive a complimentary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45675
Southwest Michigan slates Chávez dinner, awards program
News
… the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. It begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the dinner at … the world's largest higher education initiative for foster youth, and he is the only higher education professional to … Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. Thomas K. Thornburg and Farmworker Legal Services , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14270
WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species
News
… left in the front row, and Todd Barkman, in the red shirt, with students, alumni and volunteers in front of the large … special concern in the state and also are protected under Canada's Species at Risk Act. Botany students make big … trees on its main campus, plus almost 180 acres of tree canopy at its Parkview Campus and Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807
New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor
College of Arts and Sciences
… of renewable energy technologies. The scholarship, begun with a $10,000 endowment, was officially announced during a … Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his new surroundings. He contacted … the WMU Department of Chemistry faculty played a significant role in his life and career, as well. Having supported …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667
WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit
News
… Fence students and faculty members gather for a group photo with migrant farm workers in Van Buren County, Michigan. … in the Americas Innovation Fund grant will allow for significant expansion of the Both Sides of the Fence study abroad … and its impact on personal and community health. Both Mexican and U.S. students will learn, live and work together in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193
Famous writer, director to speak as part of Humanities Center season
News
… numerous awards, including honors from the Academy of Canadian Cinema, Hot Docs, Rendez-vous du cinema québécois, … will describe their recent experience of working together, with Nuha offering insight into what it means to be a … share insights into the rewards and challenges of working with groups and organizations in order to get meaningful …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31505
Campus community, area senior citizens preparing for prom night
News
… brings together senior citizens from the Kalamazoo area with WMU students and faculty and staff members for a night … and area residents to share an evening of fun and reminisce with current students. The theme for 2016 is "Masquerade" … the Ernest Burnham-Smith Burnham and Henry residence halls with the help of volunteers. Financial assistance is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31071
Living the Arts in the Libraries to take place in April
News
… and the Zhang Legacy Collections Center. A collaboration with WMU arts and humanities groups across campus, many are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39043
Higher education leadership alum named president of Dominican Association of Universities
College of Education and Human Development
… Higher education leadership alum named president of Dominican Association of Universities Submitted by Chris Hybels on … be sworn in on Wednesday, Dec. 6 as president of the Dominican Association of Universities. Dr. Wady Ramírez , a … innovation and sustainable development," says Ramírez. With the new appointment, Ramírez will continue serving as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73267