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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
News
… 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