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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Student Activities hosts events like ice cream socials for international and domestic students to meet and … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Tibetan Buddhist … of the Arts. The exhibit features the photographic work of Hung Liu and shows the power and perseverance of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41385

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

News

… says judge Laura Evans , director of environment, social and governance for Cirba Solutions. "I think there's … each.  "I think the Bronco Challenge is an incredible, invaluable experience offered to students. Students are not only growing their network and are able to connect with folks in the industry but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

Feminist author, activist to speak as part of new series

News

… of a new speaker series. Soraya Chemaly , a critic whose work focuses on women's rights and the role of gender in … Her presentation, titled "Effecting Change through Social Media," is free and open to the public and part of … Role Reboot, The Feminist Wire and other online media. Her work also appears in The Guardian, Ms. Magazine and CNN. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22205

Services, programs at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month

News

… office of its kind in the nation.  "I think a lot of the work we're doing right now involves awareness and advocacy … advisor. "As humans, we're communal creatures. We're social creatures. We need that support from people around … on a number of topics involving identity and intersectional social justice. Workshops in the program also fulfill some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53968

Managing Matthew Wietstock: Pursuing a Career in Operations through Flight

College of Aviation

… he says.  "The college's recruitment team is so much fun to work with.  I enjoy going to work because I get to do something unique every day." Even … Makes sense because his dream job in aviation is working for a major international airline in its …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/wietstock

MLK Day Teach-In on campus expected to draw hundreds

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… Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU associate professor of social work and associate director of the WMU Walker Institute; and … Kalamazoo City commissioner, WMU associate professor of social work and associate director of the WMU Walker …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44656

Two library staff members honored with KARE awards

University Libraries

… documents coordinator and user services coordinator. Working with students and helping them develop has been very … website is accessible and databases are available."   Her work now centers on acquiring new materials and making them … Her dedication to library programming and helping both coworkers and students was highlighted in her award …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/kare-awards

Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time

College of Arts and Sciences

… and professor for the course. So she and her students work diligently to prove the innocence of those who were … researching a case. He was illiterate. "There are so few social services in the prison system; really, he couldn't … out a better way to manage our criminal justice system and social services in our state." A common occurrence Wrongful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861

Student honored for leadership, service

News

… learn important skills such as bike maintenance, basic woodworking, and provide a space for exploring design projects. … of view... I care most passionately about the link between social and sustainability issues and have found a home with … to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23281

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… would benefit from the curriculum. Courtney will then work with them to tailor lesson plans that will be most … to inspire students to learn more and put that knowledge to work as initiatives to rectify historic inequities become … more just future. "As an environmental justice advocate and social scientist, I recognize the need to center the voices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145