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Jun 26, 2026

Article — World Affairs Council of Western Michigan Announces Leadership Transitions and Welcomes Erica Kubik, Ph.D., as Executive Director and Emily Smith as Director of Programming & Community Engagement

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan today announces a series of leadership transitions, including the retirement of Executive Director Michael Van Denend, the appointment…
May 26, 2026

Article — WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF WESTERN MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS

Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:30 pm Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Members of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (the…
Aug 5, 2025

Article — New Board Members chosen for 2025-26

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (WACWM) has announced the election of four new board members for 2025-26.    Elected to three-year terms to the…
Aug 4, 2025

Article — Board Leadership Chosen for 2025-2026

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan (WACWM) has announced its board leadership for 2025-26.    Kristina Munsters, a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP,…
Sep 3, 2024 — 75th

Article — Vandenberg Prize to go to Bridget A. Brink, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine

Vandenberg Prize with Bridget A. Brink, Ambassador of the United States to Ukraine OCTOBER 15 @ 12 NOON-1:45 P.M. 75th Anniversary Year of the World…
Apr 18, 2024 — 75th

Article — A Bridge from West Michigan to the World for 75 Years

In 1949, the world was still in the aftermath of World War II, and the United States risked falling back into isolationism. It was at…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Article — Video archive: Reflecting on 75 Years of NATO with General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti

We welcome General (ret.) Curtis Scaparrotti, former US European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Article — Video archive: A Geographic Perspective of Global to Local Health Disparities with Debarchana Ghosh

We welcome Dr. Debarchana (Debs) Ghosh, Associate Professor, Geography, University of Connecticut. Looking back at the covid-19 pandemic and other global health emergencies, there…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Article — Video archive: Will technology save us on a hotter planet? with Neela Banerjee

We welcome Neela Banerjee, Chief Climate Editor, NPR. Technology is certain to play a key role in limiting and addressing climate change. But is…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Article — Video archive: The U.N. High Seas Treaty and Protecting our Global Commons with Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb

  We welcome Hiroko Muraki-Gottlieb, Elizabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University. The high seas, nearly â…” of the ocean, belong to all but…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Article — Video archive: Indonesia’s Dangerous Transition with Dan Slater

We welcome Dr. Dan Slater, James Orin Murfin Professor of Political Science; Director, Center for Emerging Democracies, University of Michigan. Despite its large size,…
Apr 10, 2024 — Great Decisions

Article — Video Archive: Perspectives on Managing the Challenges and Opportunities in U.S.-China Commercial Relations with Kyle Sullivan

We welcome Kyle Sullivan, Vice President, Business Advisory Services, US China Business Council. Join us for an evening with Kyle Sullivan from the US-China…