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Ernie Paniccioli I Legendary Hip Hop Photographer

Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—August 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop, an influential music genre that continues to … in Kalamazoo as we honor and uplift the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop," says Dr. Luchara Wallace, director of

https://wmich.edu/events/72616

Decolonizing Digital Hegemonies: Reframing, Disrupting and Occupying Online Spaces

Study of Ethics in Society

… Email for more information Dr. Lusike Mukhongo, associate professor in the School of Communications at Western Michigan University, explores the intricate dynamics of global media ecosystems through analysis of mechanisms of

https://wmich.edu/events/73101

Book Club: Unshrinking

Study of Ethics in Society

… Noa Dahan , a part-time instructor in the Department of Philosophy, will lead the discussions of  Unshrinking  (2024) by Kate Manne.  Manne highlights … tackles ethical questions in arguing that harmful treatment of (and biases against) others on the basis of body size is …

https://wmich.edu/events/74593

"Water is Life:" Indigenous Approaches to Climate Action in Relationship to Mother Earth

Climate Change Working Group

… workshop explores the connections between water, the use of fossil fuels, and climate activism from Indigenous … to the climate crisis.  “Water is Life,” a declaration of the Standing Rock Movement is a contemporary expression of a long history of  intergenerational struggle for …

https://wmich.edu/events/74840

Enhancing Clinical Skills for Strengthening Clients’ Internal Attachment Management in Social Work Practice

College of Health and Human Services

… continuing education course is tailored for social work professionals aiming to elevate their clinical skills in the realm of attachment theory. The course will delve into the intricacies of attachment and focus on strategies to strengthen clients' …

https://wmich.edu/events/74330

The AI Advantage: Meet the WMU Professors Empowering Students through AI Education

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… The AI Advantage: Meet the WMU Professors Empowering Students through AI Education Submitted … in every major. That's why Western Michigan University offers cutting-edge, hands-on experiences to equip students … essential AI skills and an ethical AI mindset. Join a group of internationally recognized WMU faculty who will showcase …

https://wmich.edu/events/72857

Reginald Dwayne Betts: Freedom Reads

Humanities

… A 2021 MacArthur Fellow, he is the Executive Director of Freedom Reads, a not-for-profit organization that is radically transforming the access to literature in prisons through the installation of Freedom Libraries in prisons across this country. For …

https://wmich.edu/events/72712

Native Wildflower Seed Bombs

Climate Change Working Group

… Wildflower Seed Bombs, with  Ameilia  D., WMU Student and Office for Sustainability Land Steward Discover the wonders of native plants and their benefits in this informative session about the local flora of Michigan. Engage in a hands-on experience by learning how …

https://wmich.edu/events/75045

Art Music Activism: A Book Talk with Dr. Cristina Fava

University Libraries

… in 1930s New York City." According to the University of Illinois Press, "Maria Cristina Fava explores the rich … to advance the promotion, circulation, and acceptance of leftist ideas in 1930s New York City." Also, "Fava's … teases out fascinating details from performances and offstage activity attached to works by composers such as …

https://wmich.edu/events/74590

42nd Western Invitational Jazz Festival featuring trombonist Elliot Mason

Jazz Studies

… more information Mr. Mason studied at the Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts on a full tuition scholarship … as well as the Slide Hampton Award in recognition of outstanding performance abilities from Berklee. After … In 2007, Elliot Mason was invited to become a member of the  Jazz  at Lincoln Center Orchestra, directed by …

https://wmich.edu/events/74573