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Latvian official returns to alma mater as visiting scholar

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… interests lie in the area of population geography. He has worked in Kiev as IOM program and training officer and has been an advisor to the special assignments minister for social integration and an expert with the Society Integration Foundation and the governmental group working towards the ratification of the framework convention …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1823

Jerome G. Manis obituary

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… abuse, urban communities and the problems of migrant workers. He received research grants from agencies such as … sociology division of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, vice president and program chair for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5848

Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance

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… Objects of Intolerance to Teach Tolerance and Promote Social Justice: The Case of the Jim Crow Museum." In his … images some may find offensive. Pilgrim also will conduct a workshop for WMU Frostic School of Art students and will be … , are used by scholars, students and civil rights workers to better understand historical and contemporary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10153

Summer camps online at WMU in June

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… Michigan University will be held online to accommodate social distancing guidelines to combat the spread of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58373

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

College of Health and Human Services

… in the classroom to creating inclusive environments at work and home, her journey highlights how visibility and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/06/heath-spotlight

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… incorporating technology exploration, expert panels and networking opportunities aimed at advancing the tech world. … says. “We are particularly excited to elevate this type of work for Western Michigan audiences and grow community … 2 0 innovative artists because their time-based digital works create the kind of ripple effects that stay with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… The lecture, "Does Communitywide Public Health Prevention Work? From Reducing Teen Births to Addressing Today's Opioid … involves in relation to politicians and why it is valuable, is at 6 p.m. in Room 211 Bernhard Center. Monday, … Internet and Society at Harvard University, will speak on "Social Media and Mass Violence." A Yale-trained human rights …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… VanKuiken was the inaugural recipient.  "Matt's hard work for U.S. Senator Stabenow and for the people of … session meetings, help research and draft legislation, and work directly with constituents.  President Montgomery says …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Afro-modern … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Mesa Española —4 … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Mesa Española —3 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

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… They include Discovery Symposia, professional development workshops, a recognition luncheon, and convocation and … and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Events A Fulbright workshop for faculty and administrators runs from 9 to … Awards Dr. Jennifer Harrison , associate professor of social work Barbara Caras-Tomczak , associate director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143