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Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

News

… learning new things— Zabihullah Najafi is looking forward to taking in the full college experience. As a … violence," he says. "There are more than 25 terrorist groups that are active in Afghanistan. There are no jobs, no … to complete background and health checks necessary for resettlement in the United States. In 2019, more than four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Alumni Spotlights

Trombone Program

… bands at East Carolina University. His prior appointment was as the assistant director of concert and athletic bands … Autónoma de Querétaro and the Conservatorio J. Guadalupe Velázquez. Sandra is a former soloist, guest conductor … , director of wind studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has served as the director of bands at …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/spotlights

WMU Students Lobby in Lansing

College of Arts and Sciences

… science and environmental and sustainability studies, wanted students to truly experience American environmental … and Canada. Stretching over 640 miles, Line 5 carries up to 20 million gallons of crude oil everyday and has not been replaced in more than 60 years. Underwater footage of Line 5 shows some original supports have …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lobby-day

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in October

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.  Sign Up for a Weekly Update     October 2018 Monday, October 1 … Month —6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public Library Washington Square Branch, 1244 Portage St., Kalamazoo, … of Flags at the WMU Homecoming game —noon to 1 p.m. at Waldo Stadium, hosted by the Haenicke Institute of Global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49264

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for A Weekly Update February 2018 opportunities Thursday, … encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … Admission is $10; open to the public. "Signposts Along the way: The Hatred that led to the Holocaust and its Current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

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… issued a Level 4, "Do not travel to China," advisory. The warning is intended to limit the spread of coronavirus, … a global health emergency. Level 4 is the highest travel warning issued by the State Department. This is in addition … People infected with coronavirus—2019-nCoV—should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. Currently, there is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

Past Events

World Religions and Cultures

… interesting and informative read! 2022 DR.ALISA PERKINS IS AWARDED THE WHITING SEED GRANT Whiting Seed Grant (1 of only … Works of Annalistes, Foucault, and Microhistory" The runner-up prize ($600) goes to Austin Avison: “Delusional … of Japanese language and literature, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. April 18 - Religious Perspectives - "Islam, A …

https://wmich.edu/religion/events/past-events

Sunny's healing power

College of Arts and Sciences

… Behind the scenes, a gentle-faced golden retriever sits and waits calmly. Three years have passed since six people died … Sunny automatically knows when it’s time to go into support mode. “He quickly bonds with people in a … realize that he (Sunny) or some other dog could be a real asset.” Having worked in child abuse prevention and trauma …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/sunny

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

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… schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was launched by the Kellogg Foundation in 2009 with … can make a powerful and lasting impact on students in ways that can't be measured by test scores and report …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125