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Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga
Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better
International Student and Scholar Services
… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship. Three years … scholarship and academic opportunities; hosting lectures, panel discussions and events; and showcasing arts, …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2
Study abroad at Western yields higher student success
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.” Parrott says he grew academically, socially, … providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact
Experience a world of cultures during one week
News
… traditional Chinese clothes, take your picture in the Great Wall photo booth, play traditional Chinese games and … Republic and learn about their country's culture and way of life through food, dance and more. Host: Dominican …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19974
WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… student groups are participating in the 2019 festival. An awards panel of judges composed of WMU students, staff, faculty and … "We all are doing this more so because we miss home and want to share a bit of our culture with people around us." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294
From China to the Midwest, WMU trustee finds a home in Kalamazoo
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… her family, her roommates and a job on TV for spot at Iowa State University. Having grown up on the heels of … of the Communist Party, encouraged her to leave . There was value, they said, to being exposed to new cultures and … providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/03/global-education-chen-zhang
Winter 2023
W Magazine
… their purpose at all stages of life and in all possible ways. They’re not waiting to make their impact on the world. Torrey is going … the 2022-23 cohort has developed all kinds of creative ways to meet consumer needs—and not just after graduation …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/winter-2023
Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually
News
… of a series of academic paper presentations. Others are panel discussions, roundtables, demonstrations and … last year's virtual event and made changes, including new ways for attendees to keep their conversations going after … is not required. Open around the clock, participants can wander through “booths” to check out exclusive sales, flip …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979
Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations
College of Aviation
… many Americans, Covid 19 did a pretty good job of "taketh away" for Kurt Kraczon, but it also did a bit of "giveth" for … on the first day of his safety internship with Republic Airways. May 2023 Raised in Portland, an Ionia County community …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/kraczon
Western community stands in support of Ukraine
News
… alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. Sergeeva was a Fulbright Fellow and graduated from Western in 2017 … in the country is unconscionable," WMU President Edward Montgomery , Faculty Senate President Marilyn Kritzman … We Talk and the Department of Political Science to host a panel discussion about the Russian-Ukrainian conflict …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330