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The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Ethnic Relations on the campus of Western Michigan University presents informative and interesting speakers, community interest, and student-centered events throughout the year.

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"We Good Sis?" Sisterhood, Survival, and Solidarity Among Black Women in Higher Education

Date: Oct. 26
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: WMU Sangren Hall
Come celebrate Walker Week with an honest, affirming conversation about navigating academia while lifting one another up. Come ready to share, listen, and leave feeling seen. Sisterhood isn’t a bonus…

Sound Bath

Date: Oct. 27
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: WMU Sangren Hall
Pause, breathe, and reset during Walker Week. Settle in for a restorative session of soothing sound and vibration to ease stress and quiet the mind. Bring a mat or blanket and just be.

Student Hustle Night w/ DJ Chuck

Date: Oct. 28
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: WMU Sangren Hall
Grab your friends and hit the floor. Walker Week turns up with DJ Chuck spinning the hits. Know the steps or learn as you go, all you need is good energy and your dancing shoes.

Celebrating Dr. Walker's 90th Birthday

Date: Oct. 29
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: WMU Student Center
The highlight of our annual Walker Week celebration. Ninety years of wisdom, leadership, and legacy deserve a party. Join us for stories, gratitude, and cake as we honor Dr. Lewis Walker on his…