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Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… and advocacy helped end the city’s use of corrosive river water in 2015. Learn how students can collaborate to … learn and challenge differing viewpoints in a respectful way," explains Jeff Breneman , WMU's vice president for … is lending its support to the series as leaders and panelists, including Emma Baratta , vice president for WSA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international students to teach their children about other cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… international students. Curley had a table at the sale and was signing up families who were interested in hosting a … School of Medicine. “Hosting international students is our way of showing our children the world without having to do a … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/bringing-world-home

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… social activities and unable to spend an extended time away.    “Faculty-led programs are great options for students … abruptly halted most international travel, WMU Study Abroad was sending hundreds of students overseas each year. Nearly … providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month … and future BACC events. "I'm so excited!" says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Walker Institute. A self-described … professor at University of Pittsburgh, will join a panel of Western faculty and community partners to offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

WMU advertising students take first place

Haworth College of Business

… advertising campaign for the client that is pitched to a panel of judges comprised of professionals in the … 24-year-old college students that a Meta Quest 2 VR Headset was an essential part of their college experience. Using a … and virtual reality.   “This competition is an excellent way for students to learn about the advertising campaign …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200

World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… taking the form of academic paper presentations. Others are panel discussions, roundtables, demonstrations and … lecture series is endowed in memory of Archibald Cason Edwards Sr. and Sarah Stanley Gordon Edwards . Special plenary lectures Special plenary lectures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … an English language program at a university in Oregon but was dissatisfied with the quality and accessibility of … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation … Depuy preparing to fly a WMU Cirrus SR20 DePuy was raised in Naperville, Ill., which is 28 miles west of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Office of the Provost

… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old award-winning Lakota artist and … of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Waln will host a film and panel discussion for "Pokagon Potawatomi: A Song for …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Litvinova KALAMAZOO, … University as an emerging scholar during a campuswide awards ceremony this month.  Dr. Elena Litvinova , associate … Washington, D.C. to serve on a National Science Foundation panel that was deciding which proposals should be funded and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331