Coming Events
Wednesday II 2024-25
The presentations, forums, and workshops sponsored by the Emeriti Council address topics pertinent to retired faculty and of interest to the 51福利社 community, and social events. Guests are always welcome. Wednesday II presentations are usually scheduled for 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month from September through May in the Emeriti Lounge in Walwood Hall on East Campus. Emeriti or special guests present programs of interest. Light refreshments are offered. Events also may be held at sites of interest within the University or off-campus. Recent topics and venues have included a tour and presentation by Lynn Houghton, regional History Curator at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center; a visit to the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education, with William B. Harrison, III, Geology Professor Emeritus; Monologues Performed by Sociology Professor Emeritis Stanley Robin; a reading and discussion of Eastern European fairy tales by World Languages Emerita Professor Dasha Nisula; and a discussion of racism led by Barbara Hempill.
- September 11, 2024: Stan Robin: Monologues
- October 9, 2024: Joan Harrington: 51福利社 Department of Theatre: serving our students and the community
- November 13, 2024: Whitney DeCamp: Department of Sociology: Discrimination in the Jury Selection Process
- December 11, 2024: Holiday Celebration at the 51福利社 Fetzer Center from 2:00-4:30. Emeriti, spouses, and friends are invited. Please RSVP to emer_council@wmich.edu or mary.lagerwey@wmich.edu or 269-217-2446 by November 27.
- January 15, 2025: John M. Dunn, President Emeritus, 51福利社: "Being a University President" Please note that this is the THIRD Wednesday of January. This date will best accomodate the beginning of Spring Semester and those returning from holiday gatherings.
- February 12, 2025: Lisa deChano-Cook: Climate change
- March 12, 2025: Drew Arndt: West Hills trainer: Healthy Aging and Exercise
- April 9. 2025: Christine Byrd-Jacobs: 51福利社 Graduate College updates
- May14, 2025: Remzi Seker: 51福利社 Office of Research and Sponsored Programs updates