New students will be introduced to "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" during orientation. Month of June.
Leading a Book Discussion for Your Reading Group
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend this 60 minute session on the basics of leading a book discussion with your reading group and friends. This is an excellent way for members of student organizations to learn to lead a discussion within their organizations. Registration required. Nov. 15, 2012 2:00-3:00pm, Waldo Library Meader Room
Call (269) 387-5166 or e-mail miranda.howard@wmich.edu to register.
Part of the Western Success Series sponsored by First Year Experience, two discussion sessions with a chance to win a prize! Aug. 30, 12:30-1:15 or 1:30-2:15, 3012 Student Recreation Center.
Reading with Friends
Hear Linda Dunn, Carol Haenicke, and Joe Reish read their favorite passages from "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." Feel free to share what you found touching, inspiring, or surprising about the book. Refreshments will be served. October 10, Waldo Library Meader Room, 4-5:30pm.
Leading a Book Discussion for Your Reading Group
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend this 60 minute session on the basics of leading a book discussion with your reading group and friends. This is an excellent way for members of student organizations to learn to lead a discussion within their organizations. Registration required. Nov. 15, 2012 2:00-3:00pm, Waldo Library Meader Room
Call (269) 387-5166 or e-mail miranda.howard@wmich.edu to register.
Spring 2013
Rebecca Skloot
Author of "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" will be speaking. Book signing to follow. January 14, 2013. Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex, 7pm. Open seating. WMU and greater Kalamazoo community are welcome to attend.
Research Writing and Ethical Choice: A Panel Discussion of Rebecca Skloot's "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"
Panelists: Elizabeth Bradburn, English; Sue Ellen Christian, Communication; Linwood Cousins, Social Work; and Ann Miles, Sociology. Moderated by Jil Larson, English. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society. January 30, 2013, University Center for the Humanities, Knauss Hall, 4pm.
Lacks Family
Remembering Henrietta Lacks. David Lacks and another member of the Lacks Family will be participating in a question and answer session. Book signing to follow. This is part of the Real Talk Diversity Series. February 11, 2013, Fetzer Center, Kirsch Auditorium, 4:30-8:00pm. RSVP required http://www.wmich.edu/diversityandinclusion/realtalk.html