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Discover what Globalization means for you!

GIS major logoGlobalization is leading to greater interconnectedness through economics, technology, communication, and society.  No wonder it affects all of us.  Regardless of where you live, or the subject that you choose to study, globalization will involve you too.  Even if you choose to remain at home, you will be a part of international activities.

The process of globalization is so vast that every academic discipline is involved and has a role to play.  When you graduate, be sure you are prepared to take advantage of the opportunities unfolding before you in our fast-moving world.  How?  Focus your undergraduate study on global and international issues.

Western Michigan University’s Global and International Studies major offers a broad, integrative approach to the study of global and international issues, supported by the methods and theories of several disciplines, language study and regional case studies. You will build an individualized, interdisciplinary major or minor, which may include a study abroad experience, international internships, or other related experiences and opportunities.


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Faculty and advising

Dr. Donald G. McCloud
Director, Dean of the Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education
dg.mccloud@wmich.edu

Dr. Thomas Kostrzewa
("Kostreva" or "Dr. K") Teaches INTL 2000 and advises GIS majors and minors.
ADVISING HOURS: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, or by appointment via e-mail
thomas.kostrzewa@wmich.edu

Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland
Teaches INTL 2000
michelle.metro-roland@wmich.edu

Lee Balcom
Doctoral assistant
Teaches INTL 2500
lee.a.balcom@wmich.edu

Kaitlyn Carr
GIS peer advisor, available for walk-ins and appointments
kaitlyn.m.carr@wmich.edu
ADVISING HOURS: Walk-in advising 1 to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, or by appointment via e-mail 

 
GIS Spotlight


Jaime Leblanc-Hadley
Confucius Institute Assistant
GIS major
Class of 2009
 
 
 

Haenicke Institute for Global Education , Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI 49008-5245 USA
Phone: (269) 387-5890 | Contact HIGE