If you haven't made the drive to Ada to discover one of the area's best kept secrets, Michigan's only Turkish restaurant, you certainly don't know what you're missing. Zeytin has hit its mark with online raves about its shish kebab, made with fresh meats such as lamb, beef, and chicken; all marinated at least […]
Celebrate stories of immigration and belonging with the author of Stealing Buddha's Dinner, a memoir set in Grand Rapids. Beth (Bich Minh) Nguyen will share her experience growing up as a Vietnamese refugee in West Michigan and invite us to reflect on identity, family and finding home. More on Beth Nguyen, author of Stealing Buddha's […]
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. More on Jeremy Konyndyk, […]
Global stories don’t stay far away — they become part of life right here in West Michigan. Members of the Office of Global Michigan, the Refugee Education Center and local leaders will share their own immigration journeys that led them to West Michigan. Learn how global challenges translate into local action and how communities come […]
Test Your Global Knowledge. Represent West Michigan. Compete in Washington, D.C. The Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) program brings together high school students from across the country to explore international affairs, current events, global issues, and more through a fun and challenging team competition. In partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA), the World Affairs […]
