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Emeriti Events
Wednesdays II’s for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Wednesday II’s are monthly events planned for September through May for presentations on diverse and interesting topics. These are scheduled (usually) on the second Wednesday of each month, at 2 p.m., in the Heinig Emeriti Lounge on the second floor of Walwood Hall. Light refreshments are offered.
Events for Fall 2008 and January 2009 are the following: Information for the remainder of Spring 2009 will be added as it becomes available.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Mary Brown (Health, Physical Education and Recreation)
“The Department of Natural Resources: The impact of financial cuts on our critical natural resources and on the environment” Mary Brown is a member of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). She will discuss the purposes of the DNR, their work, and the impact of financial cuts throughout the state. Note: The location for this Wednesday II Presentation will be the ground floor lobby in Walwood because the Emeriti Lounge has been previously reserved.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
John Geisler (Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology)
“From Moccasins to Main Street: A Droll, Quixotic, Quaint, Erratic, and Whimsical History of the Sauk (Native American) Trail in Michigan through its various iterations—now known as US 12.” This program will be made by a droll, quixotic, quaint, and whimsical dilettante who has not outgrown his boyhood fixation on roads and highways—a tour-de-force by a “roadaholic” (currently in remission). Slides will be presented at the whim of the presenter.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Dave (Environmental Studies) and Lyn Hargreave
“People to People: Ways to experience cultures and exchange friendships around the world” Dave and Lyn Hargreave will speak about their experiences traveling and living in other cultures, and provide information as to how others may be involved in international exchange programs.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
“Holiday Stories Presented by Students from the Department of Theatre” This special Holiday Gathering on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of December in the main floor lobby of Walwood will feature our WMU Theatre students. There will be holiday goodies and coffee provided by the Emeriti Council Board. Come and enjoy conversation and refreshments. Students from the Department of Theatre will present Holiday Stories. Please note the change in date for this program to accommodate our student performers’ final exam schedule.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Richard McAnaw (Political Science)
“The Fun and the Uncertainty of the November Election and Implications for the New President”
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TBD
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
TBD
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
TBD
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
TBD
Other Events
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
August Break-Fest
This annual event with buffet breakfast will be held at the WMU Fetzer Center on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2008, beginning at 8:30 am. Featured speaker is WMU President John Dunn. Reservations are required. A reservation form is available in the June 2008 Emeriti News.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Emeriti Council Forum for Fall 2008
The Council is arranging a fall forum “The State Perspective on Higher Education.” Featured presenter is Michigan Lieutenant Governor John Cherry.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Off-campus Outing at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
“Spared from the Storm: Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art” The Council has arranged this docent-led tour especially for emeriti. Registration and payment of $9 per person is required by October 27. The reservation form is available in the June 2008 Emeriti Newsletter.