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WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… recruitment, admissions and immigration support. The office works in collaboration with various university departments, … to help you thrive academically, personally and socially." Daphne Mariano's parents came with her to Spring …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

News

… to include representatives from various WMU departments, social and nonprofit agencies, businesses interested in workforce development, researchers, students, and others who are working or have an interest in the adult literacy field. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Performer to present free, public program on diversity

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… University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. The free program is open to the public but … experience—and her narratives will be connected to a larger social reality, reminding audience members of their personal and social responsibility regarding the issues her performance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14271

Events planned for National Coming Out Day

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… Among those coming up this week are a resume-writing workshop and a panel discussion. Both events are free and … Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services. The Social Justice and Volunteerism Resume-Writing Workshop will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914

Experience the world’s food, music and culture at WMU’s International Bazaar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… international student groups across campus. The group works to foster a sense of belonging, create leadership … of an international student’s experience and continuously work to create programs that strengthen engagement and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/international-bazaar-2026

Student Recreation Center reopens with safety precautions in place

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… WMU community active this fall semester. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Workout pods. Reduced capacity. Outdoor classes. Western … opportunities for in-person exercise during Fall Welcome—a socially distant fitness mashup event and "glow yoga." … lacking. In addition to building physical, emotional and social well-being, the programming offered by the SRC is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61100

Advancing environmental justice topic of humanities lecture

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… Protection Agency. The environmental justice movement has worked over the past 20 years to impact environmental policy … through the years. She also will highlight WE ACT's work in northern Manhattan neighborhoods as well as the … to consider how the world's temperature, environmental and social climates are changing and what the earth's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13515

Western faculty earn tenure, promotions

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… ; Department of History Jennifer Harrison ; School of Social Work Kevin High ; Department of Aviation Sciences Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68379

WMU Study Abroad offers 12 new faculty-led programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students and the staff's willingness to complete the hard work necessary to bring those programs to fruition," said … abroad programs allow students to take credit-bearing coursework with approved academic objectives under the guidance of … by Dr. Diana Powers-Foltz Dirette Culture, Diversity and Social Justice in Spain —led by Dr. Dee Sherwood and Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50400

Makenna Staudacher – Freshmen, Family and Finding Aviation Gold at WMU

College of Aviation

…  It felt amazing to finally complete something that I had worked so hard to achieve."  Also on her achievement list …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/staudacher