What does global migration have to do with our community? Drawing on decades of experience responding to humanitarian crises around the world, Jeremy Konyndyk, President of Refugees International, will explore how global forces such as conflict and climate change shape migration and how those realities connect to communities like ours.
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This program is the second in a series titled: From New Americans to Neighbors
West Michigan has long taken pride in being a welcoming place for immigrants and new Americans. What does immigration in that welcoming West Michigan look like today? Join the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan for their annual community speaker series for a discussion designed to foster learning and dialogue around immigration and refugee experiences and to help us educate our community on the importance and value of immigration in the larger world as well as in West Michigan.
With thanks to our sponsoring partner at Kent District Library
RSVPs and Tickets
This program is free and open to the public. If you wish to view a recording of the program, the program will be archived and available on our YouTube channel.
Parking
Free parking is available at the library.
