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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

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… 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