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Happy Mother’s Day!

Photos from last Saturday's Celebration of Excellence are now uploaded. Click on the "Spring 2026 Photos" button to view the Flickr album.

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A finalist for the Director of the Autism Services Center has been chosen!

The finalist will be on campus on Friday, January 16. The candidate will visit Western's Main Campus to meet the search committee, Office of Diversity and Inclusion leadership staff, Autism Services Center Staff, and Disability Services for Students Staff, as well as give a campus wide presentation.

The presentation will take place Friday, January 16 at 10:30 a.m., Sangren Hall, Room 1920. We would greatly appreciate your attendance and please share widely in your networks.

If you are able to attend the presentation, we ask that you please complete a survey to provide us with feedback. The link to the survey will be active after the candidate's presentation. You may only submit one evaluation survey and the submission period will end Wednesday, January 21. Please click here to submit a survey for Sean Fields.

Please contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion if you have any questions

WMU is hosting Dr. Cornel West for MLK Jr. Day, Mon. 1/19/26 at 6pm at Miller Auditorium.

Dr. Cornel West is an American philosopher, theologian, and public intellectual with a focus on race, class, and justice.

This event is FREE.

Join us for Hot, Wise, and Unbothered, an open and empowering discussion about the realities of menopause. This event brings together women and health experts to share personal experiences, practical strategies, and scientific insights about navigating this transformative stage of life. From managing physical changes to embracing emotional and spiritual growth, participants will explore how menopause can be not just an ending, but a new beginning marked by wisdom, confidence, and strength.

Come ready to learn, laugh, and connect in a supportive environment that celebrates the power of aging unapologetically.

This event will take place on December 2, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multicultural Center in the Trimpe Building.

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LBGT Friendsgiving is CANCELED due to a low number of folks signing up to bring dishes. 😭

But check out WMU Multicultural Affairs for Students Navigation Specialists and K Promise Scholars' Vibes-giving, Wed., Nov. 19, 7-9pm in the Student Center, ballroom B. 😃

This event is supported by the WMU Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), Kalamazoo Promise Scholars, S.T.Y.L.E., You Beautiful Black Woman (YBBW), WMU Asian Pacific American Student Association (APASA), Latino Student Alliance (LSA), and the Black Student Union (BSU).

ODI is thrilled to share the Gamma Rho Chapter Accounting Leadership Exploration Fair! Presented by NABA at WMU and Beta Alpha Psi!

This event will take place on Thursday, October 30, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, at the John E. Fetzer Center.

This event is designed to connect first- through third-year accounting, finance, pre-business, and undecided students with companies offering early-career opportunities, including business leadership programs, internships, externships, rotational roles, and part-time positions that allow students to gain experience while attending college.

Join us on December 6th for the annual Celebration of Excellence!

This event acknowledges and honors the academic and campus contributions of our multicultural graduates.

This event will take place at the Student Center Ballroom on Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Any students wanting to register for this event will have to do so before November 7th!

Readers and Artists!

Reginald Dwayne Betts, an artist that has been working with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, will be holding separate discussion presentations on his books, 'Felon' and 'Doggerel.'

This event will take place on Wednesday, November 12th in the Multicultural Center in the Trimpe Building at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Betts will be discussing his book, 'Doggerel'

This event requires quests to register online!

For more information on his other presentations, please visit: kiarts.org/betts

Please come together to congratulate the nominees of the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award!

The winning nominee for the 2025 year is the Native American Student Organization!

Shabanaa Bush, NASO Secretary (former President), will accept the award on behalf of NASO at the Fall Awards Celebration!