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Wednesday II Meetings for 2012

Wednesday II meetings provide an opportunity to gather in the Heinig Emeriti Lounge, 2nd floor of Walwood Hall, WMU East Campus, 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. We encourage you to mark your calendar and plan to join us for camaraderie, light refreshments, and interesting programs. All Emeriti and surviving spouses are invited.

Wednesday, March 7

“Sounds of the Trumpet in Popular Music/Big Band Themes.”

Bill Morris, Associate Professor Emeritus, Accounting, Co-Director of the Portage Senior Band, President of the Kalamazoo Federation of Musicians.

Part One is a live performance with rhythm accompaniment of the use of various trumpet mutes used for well-known popular songs in the 1920’s through the 1960’s. Part Two includes performances of big band themes of such bands as Benny Goodman and others, using various instruments.

The audience will be asked to identify the songs in Part One and the band leaders and the bands’ theme songs in Part Two. 2 p.m., Emeriti Lounge, 2nd floor, Walwood Hall, WMU East Campus.

Wednesday, April 11

“Our Adventure with Quilting.”

Mary Cain, Professor Emerita, Education and Professional Development, and Mary Cordier, Associate Professor Emerita, Education and Professional Development.

Illustrations of quilting in our lives?now and then. Variations of traditional and original patterns will be presented. Many quilts will be on view. 2 p.m., Emeriti Lounge, 2nd floor, Walwood Hall, WMU East Campus.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

“Voices for Action.”

Richard Cooper, Professor Emeritus Occupational Therapy

This program is a statewide effort to reduce poverty 50% in Michigan by 2020. The local group, under the Lewis Walker Institute, seeks emeriti to become involved in community programs aimed at reducing the effects of poverty on children, adults, and families in Kalamazoo County.