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Famous writer, director to speak as part of Humanities Center season

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… neighborhoods and tells of Nuha Dweikat Shaer's important work empowering disadvantaged families in Palestine. In … Klodawsky and Nuha will describe their recent experience of working together, with Nuha offering insight into what it … is "Reimagining Community." In a global culture of war, social injustice and environmental calamity, and with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31505

Gender-based violence topic for fall 2015 Lyceum Lecture Series

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… of topics including gendered violence in college life, at work, in the family, on the street and in other institutions … The categories, dates, topics and speakers are: Campus and workplace sexual dating violence Sept. 16: "Origins of … health services, and Dr. Karen VanDeusen, WMU professor of social work. Reproductive violence Oct. 28: "Maternal and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26686

Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… us … Hispanic. That's just the start; look more into our work ethic, what we believe in, what we do around the … and Hispanic communities at Western and provide supportive social, academic and cultural programming for its members. … comes with the promise of a brighter future. She grew up working alongside her family in farm fields, picking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

Original Raise Your Voice show uses Theatre of the Oppressed methods

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University theatre students, working with the innovative theatre company Shifting Forms, … active participants in the theatrical experience, promoting social and political change. Raise Your Voice Series The … for a safe and supportive environment in which to study, work, live and love. The series addresses issues of street …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27549

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… in many different internship positions and has learned what works well for her. “After my first year at Western Michigan University, I landed an internship making social media graphics for the Iron Mountain Downtown … Co. and Doner, Larsen discovered that her passion lies in social media and strategy. From becoming a social media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

Clemson University prof, ethicist to give ethics talk

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… of the Robert J. Rutland Institute for Ethics. Wueste's work has appeared in various journals, including Cornell Law … Wueste is the editor of the book "Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility." He is a senior fellow of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22320

WMU’s 2025 Gründler Book Prize winner examines how early medieval money systems have influenced the modern economy

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… everyday objects played a crucial role in trade, power and social connections--much like wallets and digital …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-grundler-book-prize-winner

Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner

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… Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … for many years. Community awards Receiving the Chávez Social Justice Leadership Award is Susan Reed of Kalamazoo, … ideals of justice and equality shown by civil rights and social justice icons Chávez, Martin Luther King Jr. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45757

'Nature Loves Courage' brings emerging NYC artists' works to campus

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… 'Nature Loves Courage' brings emerging NYC artists' works to campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … together by curator The Wassaic Project, will exhibit their work "Nature Loves Courage" at Western Michigan University's … art making and strengthening local community by increasing social and cultural capital through inspiration, promotion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20743

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan University students during the … fairs over the summer, and this was part of my 2024 body of work that I presented and sold prints of. I'm primarily a … Art widgets and interactive illustrations. My digital work is not tangible. I find similar enjoyment in using …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025