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The Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan is retiring

By Shelley Irwin
Published July 7, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT

Michael Van Denend joins in to share the details.

He retires from service, ED of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan, Michael Van Denend, shares his 9 years of experience in expanding the Council into one of West Michigan's leading forums for international affairs and global education.

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Shelley Irwin
Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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