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Macomb Community College
Library Enrichment Programs
Winter 2019
Winter 2019
January 7–May 4, 2019
LIBRARY
South J Building – 586.445.7401
Center C Building – 586.286.2104
Monday – Thursday 8am – 9:45pm
Friday 8am – 4:15pm
Saturday 9am – 4:15pm
Sunday 12pm – 5:45pm
Library Closed:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 21, 2019
Holiday Break: Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21, 2019
www.macomb.edu/Library
Library Programming Coordinator:
Cassandra Swiderski
MMII Programming Coordinators:
Gary Flemming and Cassandra Swiderski
MMII Programming Administrators:
Michael Balsamo and Marie Pritchett
Library Exhibit Coordinators:
Cassandra Swiderski and Christopher Schimers
Please direct all feedback to MMII@macomb.edu
Macomb Community College Libraries Enrichment Programs Enrichment can mean education in the largest sense. Enrichment through education is any act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind, character, or physical ability of an individual. Technically, enrichment through education is the process by which society deliberately transmits its accumulated knowledge, skills and values from one generation to another. The Macomb Community College Libraries Enrichment Programs are intended to expand the educational experience at Macomb. The Libraries use programs and presentations to make people think and consider ideas that they would not otherwise have considered. These Programs offer another avenue to engage students in their education and their own intellectual curiosity. As a centralized access point for knowledge, the Libraries offer Enrichment Programs as a service to students and faculty to make ideas come alive and help learners achieve understanding. Everyone is welcome. Admittance is free (unless otherwise noted).
Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives
Cultural Competency Certificate
The Cultural Competency Certificate, or C3, is 20 contact hours or 2.0 continuing education
units (CEUs) acquired through attendance at multicultural and international events,
workshops and activities at Macomb Community College. It is a non-academic certificate
awarded by Records and Registration and the Macomb Multicultural International
Initiatives. There are three (3) levels, each requiring 20 contact hours, and a 4th level
(which requires 40 additional hours).
The C3 is intended to increase knowledge, sensitivity and skills in cross-cultural interactions.
Its purpose is to develop global awareness and local ability in a diverse economy and
world.
The C3 is available to all students, staff and community members. It is free as part of
Macomb Community College’s commitment to providing education, enrichment and
economic development to the College and community. Look for the MMII logo for events
that qualify for Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives credit.
How do I earn the Cultural Competency Certificate?
Please read the following carefully:
You must be in the College database to receive credit for any activities leading to the C3. Please visit the Office of Records
and Registration in person if you are not currently in the College database. Signing in at each event attended is required in
order to receive credit toward earning your C3. No credit will be given if you do not sign in.
Monitor your progress. When you have acquired 20 contact hours or 2.0 CEUs (40/4.0 = level 2; 60/6.0 = level 3; 100/10.0 =
level 4), contact MMII@macomb.edu for an official audit. Please include your Macomb ID number in the email when requesting
an audit. The subject line of your email must read MMII Certificate Audit Request. The Cultural Competency Certificate will be
mailed to you. It will also be designated on your Continuing Education transcript.
How do I register for an MMII event?
There are two ways to register for any MMII event:
1. Pre-Registration
n From the My Macomb portal, under the Self-Service Menu, select NonCredit/Con’t Ed Students
n Select Registration and then Search and Register for Continuing Education Classes from the drop-down menu
n In the 5-Digit Registration Number field, enter the 5-digit registration number unique for each event and select SUBMIT
n Continue to follow the prompts to successfully register
2. Post-Registration
n Fill out a post-registration form and return to facilitator at the event site
Pre-registration for MMII events is suggested. Please visit My Macomb Portal in order to pre-register. Computer
terminals are available at the College Libraries for registration purposes. If you encounter a problem registering
for this event, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031 or MMII@macomb.edu. Registration can also be completed at
the event.
Seating is not guaranteed unless you pre-register.
Table of Events 01/18 —MCDVC: Peer Ambassador Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340 01/30—Eric’s Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30–11:30am; CK130 02/01 —MCDVC: Organizing to Prevent Domestic Violence… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340 02/06 —MOT: OperaHERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–2pm; MCPA 02/06 —Building Block of Democracy: The Role of the Free Press in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30–4:30pm; UC Lecture Hall A 02/06 —Building Block of Democracy: The Role of the Free Press in America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30–8pm; MCPA 02/11–2/14—One Billion Rising Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; SJ Lobby 02/13—Addiction 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15–4:30pm; SK316 02/13—A Russian Childhood: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7:30pm; SJ340 02/18—The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5pm; SJ221 02/20—Celebrating BHM: American History Through Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30-2pm; CK130 02/20—Addiction 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15–4:30pm; CC101 02/25—Dark Girls: Film Viewing and Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8pm; CC101 03/01—LGBTQ Rights Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-12pm; SK316 03/05—Queen of Katwe: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4pm; SS101 03/07—Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6:30pm; SJ221 03/18–03/28—Statistics in the Era of World War II: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; SJ Lobby 03/18–03/28—World Cuisine at the Time of WWII: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; Center Library 03/18–03/28—Wine as a “Treasure” During WWII: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; CC162 03/18–03/28—WWII and the Impact on Education: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; CC162 03/18–03/28—Advertising in the World War II Era: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; CC162 03/18—The English Patient: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10:30am; CC267 03/18—Dunkirk: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11am-1pm; CC267 03/19—Their Finest: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30-2:30pm; CC267 03/20— Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl & Their Finest: Book Discussions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-12pm; SJ221 03/20— Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl & Their Finest: Book Discussions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am-12pm; CC262 03/20—The Diary of Anne Frank: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5pm; SJ221 03/20—The Diary of Anne Frank: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5pm; CC101
03/20—Study Abroad Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30–8pm; Center Stage Restaurant 03/21—Flags of Our Fathers: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–3pm; SJ221 03/22—ADULT Mental Health First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am-4pm; SJ132 03/22—Night: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11am; CC101 03/25—Hana’s Suitcase: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2pm; SJ229 03/25—Inside Hana’s Suitcase: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3:30pm; SJ221 03/26—The Imitation Game: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3:30pm; SJ221 03/28—Honoring Veterans of World War II: Creative Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am–12:30pm; CC165 03/28—Letters from Iwo Jima: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30–6pm; SJ221 04/01—Poor Economics: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–12:30pm; SJ340 04/05—Black Swan: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am–12:30pm; CC101 04/11—Cork Dork: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5pm; CC267 04/12 —MCDVC: Healthy Relationships, Healthy Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340 04/25—More Than Honey: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–7:30pm; CK130 04/26—Reign Over Me: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10am–12:30pm; CC101 04/26— Knowledge Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–2pm; SJ340 04/26–05/02— CSSK 1200 Poster Board Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; SJ340 05/03—MCDVC: Consent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340
Featured Event
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Eric’s Story: Opioid Addiction and the
Path to Family Healing and Recovery
Faculty Liaisons: Karen Wickline, Scott O’Farrell & Cassandra Swiderski
Center Campus K130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–11:30am
You may think addiction is something that happens to someone else: It’s the person living in the
shabbier part of town, of a particular ethnicity, or from a poor family. But once you end up in that world,
it’s not who you think it is. It could be the star athlete, the honor student or the kid down the street
whose parents you respect. It’s often the person you never thought would end up down this path. This
is Eric’s story.
Gary and Marlene Schafer, Eric’s parents, will talk about their son, understanding opioid addiction, and
their family’s path to healing and recovery. Words of remembrance for Eric Schafer will be offered by
Chefs Scott O’Farrell and Ray Hollingsworth. Professor Karen Wickline will discuss the opioid crisis that
Macomb County is facing from a psychological standpoint.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70604
Library Enrichment Series
Friday, January 18, 2019
Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence:
The Domestic Violence Peer Ambassador Project
Speaker: Carmen Wargel
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm
This program, part of a project started in 2009 by the Macomb Community Domestic Violence
Council (MCDVC), now includes over 375 Domestic Violence Peer Ambassadors and teaches how to
recognize and respond to domestic violence. Participants get the skills to support survivors and provide
interpersonal education about domestic violence in their personal or professional lives.
For more information about the MCDVC, please visit www.mcdvc.org.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70334
Friday, February 1, 2019
Organizing to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence
Speaker: Carmen Wargel
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm
In this highly interactive workshop, participants will use community organizing tools to develop a
plan of action to promote healthy relationships and prevent domestic/sexual violence. By building on
the important work in this arena already happening at Macomb Community College, and by bringing
new ideas to the table, participants will create social change objectives. At the end of the meeting,
participants will commit to action on changing the College campus norms and institutional practices.
For more information about the MCDVC, please visit www.mcdvc.org.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70329
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Michigan Opera Theatre: OperaHERE
Faculty Liaison: Bradley Wakefield
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30–2pm
Please join us for this fun and informative introduction to opera, featuring rousing performances by
Michigan Opera Theatre studio artists. Austin Stewart, MOT audience coordinator, will speak about the
historical, social, and political context of the upcoming opera.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70727
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Building Block of Democracy:
The Role of the Free Press in America
Speakers: Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein
University Center—Lecture Hall A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30–4:30pm
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8:00pm
The James Jacobs Civic Engagement Project was created to bring nationally-recognized experts to
Macomb County in an effort to create thoughtful dialogue around issues of vital importance to the
region.
The student question and answer session will take place in Lecture Hall A at the University Center, 3:30–
4:30pm. The public presentation will follow at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, 6:30-8:00pm.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70369 (Student Q & A)
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70370 (Public Presentation)
Monday, February 11–Thursday, February 14, 2019
2019 One Billion Rising Exhibit
Exhibit Director: Cassandra Swiderski
Faculty Liaison: Kathleen Gerus
South Campus Library Lobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
One Billion Rising is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. It is grounded
in four core beliefs:
■■ Art has the power to transform and inspire
■■ Lasting social change is spread by ORDINARY people doing EXTRAORDINARY things
■■ Local women best know what their communities need and can become unstoppable leaders
■■ One must look at the intersection of race, class and gender to understand violence against women
Join students, faculty, staff and community members to view this student-created exhibit. The exhibit
will display cloth and paper dolls, which have been contributed by students of all majors from previous
semesters’ service learning events. The dolls reflect a variety of experiences and triumphs!
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and
return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70670
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Addiction 101
Speakers: Edie Wakevainen & Mark Kilgore
South Campus K316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15–4:30pm
Drug use takes its toll on the body as well as the brain. This presentation discusses different types of
addiction as well as healthy behaviors needed for recovery.
Sponsored by Care of Southeastern Michigan, Students for Recovery, MCOSA, Greater Macomb
Project: VOX, Student Life and Leadership, and the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives
(MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70266Wednesday, February 13, 2019
A Russian Childhood by Sofya Kovalevskaya:
Book Discussion
Facilitator: Jonathan Oaks
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7:30pm
In the year 1889, Sofya Vasilievna Kovalevskaya, professor of mathematics at the University of Stockholm,
published her recollections of growing up in mid-nineteenth century Russia. Professor Kovalevskaya
was already an international celebrity, and partly for the wrong reasons: less as the distinguished
mathematician she actually was than as a “mathematical lady”—a bizarre but fascinating phenomenon.
This is her story.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70585
Monday, February 18, 2019
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5pm
Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a
Swedish city hospital. She’s fighting for her life in more ways than one. If and when she recovers, she’ll
be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of her friend, journalist
Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those
in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence.
Please note: In Swedish with English subtitles
Warning: This film contains elements of strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language and
some drug use that are not suitable for some audiences. Accordingly, viewer discretion is advised.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70612
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Celebrating Black History Month: American History
Through Music
Performer: Reverend Robert B. Jones
Center Campus K 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30–2pm
American History Through Music showcases the relationship between America’s folk music and its historic
and social changes. The program will include early spirituals set in the 1840s and progress through the
songs of the Underground Railroad, Industrial Revolution, early blues and its offshoots—country, jazz,
bluegrass, gospel, R&B – and continues this journey into rap and hip-hop.
Reverend Robert Jones is a singer, storyteller and self-taught multi-instrumentalist. He uses folk, blues,
spiritual and other American Roots music to champion the beauty and power of our shared culture. A
lifelong Detroiter, Reverend Jones has been performing professionally for nearly thirty years at festivals,
schools, civil rights organizations and churches.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70586Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Addiction 101
Speakers: Edie Wakevainen & Mark Kilgore
Center Campus C101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15–4:30pm
Drug use takes its toll on the body as well as the brain. This presentation discusses different types of
addiction as well as healthy behaviors needed for recovery.
Sponsored by Care of Southeastern Michigan, Students for Recovery, MCOSA, Greater Macomb
Project: VOX, Student Life and Leadership, and the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives
(MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70267
Monday, February 25, 2019
Dark Girls: Film Viewing and Discussion
Facilitators: Kathleen Gerus & Cassandra Swiderski
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–8pm
Dark Girls is a fascinating and controversial documentary that goes underneath the surface to explore
the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world. It explores the roots of classism,
racism and the lack of self-esteem within a segment of cultures that span from America to the most
remote corners of the globe. Women share their personal stories, touching on deeply ingrained beliefs
and attitudes of society, while allowing generations to heal as they learn to love themselves for who
they are.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70600
Friday, March 1, 2019
LGBTQ Rights Seminar
Speakers: Rochelle Zaranek & Kathleen Gerus
South Campus K 316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm
Macomb Community College offers participation in an informative and interactive LGBTQ Rights
Seminar. This workshop, hosted by Sociology Professors Rochelle Zaranek and Kathleen Gerus, shares
helpful information, role playing and a forum for open discussion. Geared towards college students, this
event is an opportunity to connect with fellow students in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70619
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Psychology in Film Series: Queen of Katwe
Facilitator: Autumn Willard-Yakushev
South Campus S 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4pm
Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda is a constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona and her
family. Her world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches the
children how to play chess. Phiona becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player
under Katende’s guidance. Her success in local competitions and tournaments opens the door to a
bright future and a golden chance to escape from a life of poverty.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70732Thursday, March 7, 2019
Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–6:30pm
Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County explores the world of children who reside in discounted
motels within walking distance of Disneyland, living in limbo as their families struggle to survive in one
of the wealthiest regions of America. The parents of motel kids are often hard workers who don’t earn
enough to own or rent homes. As a result, they continue to live week-to-week in motels, hoping against
hope for an opportunity that might allow them to move up in the O.C.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70614
Friday, March 22, 2019
ADULT Mental Health First Aid
Faculty Liaison: Karen Wickline
South Campus J 132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am–4pm
You are more than likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having
a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with
the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate
professional, peer, social, or help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course – first
responders, students 16 years of age or older, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources
professionals, and caring citizen.
Limited seating is available. You must pre-register for this event. No walk-ins will be permitted.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70695Monday, March 18–Thursday, March 28, 2019
2019 Library Fair
1939–1945 Panorama: The Global Landscape at the Time of World War II
South Campus Events
Monday, March 18–Thursday, March 28, 2019
Statistics in the Era of World War II: Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Jonathan Oaks
South Campus Library Lobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
This exhibit is a student-created display focusing on several areas of statistics and mathematics which
relate to World War II.
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and
return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70609
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
LRAC Cross–Campus Book Discussions
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home
in Amsterdam and went into hiding. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the
constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.
In her diary, Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns
thoughtful, moving and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human
courage and frailty, and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose
promise was tragically cut short.
Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans
It is 1940. France has fallen, and only a narrow strip of sea lies between Great Britain and invasion. The
war could go either way and everyone must do their bit. Now in a serious world, in a nation under
siege, a group of callow, jaded and utterly unsuitable individuals must swallow their mutual distaste,
ill-will and mistrust to unite for the common good, for King and Country and—in one case—for better
or worse…
Sponsored by the Learning Resources Advisory Committee (LRAC) and the Macomb Multicultural
International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70694Wednesday, March 20, 2019
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959): Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5pm
In Nazi-occupied Holland in World War II, shopkeeper Kraler hides two Jewish families in his attic. Young
Anne Frank keeps a diary of everyday life for the Franks and the Van Daans, chronicling the Nazi threat as
well as family dynamics. A romance with Peter Van Daan causes jealousy between Anne and her sister,
Margot. Otto Frank returns to the attic many years after the eventual capture of both families and finds
his late daughter’s diary.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70602
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Flags of Our Fathers: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30–3pm
February 1945. Even as victory in Europe was finally within reach, the war in the Pacific raged on. One
of the most crucial and bloodiest battles of the war was the struggle for the island of Iwo Jima, which
culminated with what would become one of the most iconic images in history: five Marines and a Navy
corpsman raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi. The inspiring photo capturing that moment
became a symbol of victory to a nation that had grown weary of war and made instant heroes of the six
American soldiers at the base of the flag, some of whom would die soon after, never knowing that they
had been immortalized.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70611
Monday, March 25, 2019
Stories for all Readers: Hana’s Suitcase by Karen Levine
Faculty Liaison: Padmavathi Lathers
South Campus J229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2pm
In March 2000, a suitcase arrived at a children’s Holocaust education center in Tokyo, Japan. Hana Brady,
May 16, 1931, was written on the outside. Children who saw the suitcase on display were full of questions
and the director, Fumiko Ihsioka, decided to find answers.
Writer Karen Levine follows Fumiko in her search through history, from present-day Japan, Europe and
North America back to 1938 Czechoslovakia and the young Hana Brady, a fun-loving child with a passion
for ice skating. Together with Fumiko, we learn of Hana’s loving parents and older brother George, and
discover how the family’s happy life in a small town was turned upside down by the invasion of the
Nazis.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70613Monday, March 25, 2019
Inside Hana’s Suitcase: Film Viewing
Faculty Liaison: Padmavathi Lathers
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3:30pm
The delivery of a battered suitcase to Fumiko Ishioka at the Tokyo Holocaust Museum begins the true-life
mystery that became the subject of Karen Levine’s best-selling book Hana’s Suitcase. The suitcase came
from the Auschwitz Museum and had Hana Brady’s name painted on it. Larry Weinstein’s masterful film
follows Fumiko’s search to discover the details of Hana’s life.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70616
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
The Imitation Game: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Jonathan Oaks
South Campus J221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3:30pm
During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and
war hero Alan Turing to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself
on charges of ‘gross indecency’, an accusation that would lead to his devastating conviction for the
criminal offense of homosexuality. Little did officials know, they were actually incriminating the pioneer
of modern-day computing. Famously leading a motley group of scholars, he was credited with cracking
the so-called unbreakable codes of Germany’s World War II Enigma machine. An intense and haunting
portrayal of a brilliant, complicated man, The Imitation Game follows a genius who under nail-biting
pressure helped to shorten the war and, in turn, save thousands of lives.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70722
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Letters from Iwo Jima: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30–6pm
Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, Letters from Iwo Jima tells the previously untold story of the Japanese
soldiers who defended their homeland against invading American forces during World War II. With little
defense other than sheer will and the volcanic rock of Iwo Jima itself, the unprecedented tactics of
General Tadamichi Kuribayashi and his men transform what was predicted to be a swift defeat into
nearly 40 days of heroic and resourceful combat. This unique and unforgettable film is the powerful
companion piece to Flags of Our Fathers.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70618Center Campus Events
Monday, March 18– Thursday, March 28, 2019
World Cuisine at the Time of WWII: Culinary Exhibit
Faculty Liaisons: Scott O’Farrell & Ray Hollingsworth
Center Campus Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
In its 11th semester of creating an exhibit, the Macomb Culinary Institute presents: World Cuisine at the
Time of WWII: Culinary Exhibit.
Begin at the Library lobby and retrieve a map of the exhibit, which is stationed in multiple areas on the
first and second floors. At each station, read about the cuisine, customary recipes, ingredients, and all
aspects of food culture related to the time period of World War II.
Two hours of MMII credit will be awarded for answering questions pertaining to all exhibit poster
boards. When finished, the form can be placed in the marked box located at the end of the exhibit.
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and
return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70605
Monday, March 18–Thursday, March 28, 2019
Wine as a “Treasure” During WWII: Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Heather Pusta
Center Campus C 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
This student-created poster board exhibit, presented by Sommelier Heather Pusta’s Wine Appreciation
class (CULH 2025), will highlight the role of wine and winemaking during the period of World War II.
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and
return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70610
Monday, March 18–Thursday, March 28, 2019
WWII and the Impact on Education: Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Brenda Alward
Center Campus C 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
This student-created poster board exhibit, presented by Professor Brenda Alward’s Introduction to
Education class (EDUC 2010), will share information on the impact WWII had on education at the time,
and its lasting effects still felt today.
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and
return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70606Monday, March 18–Thursday, March 28, 2019
Advertising in the World War II Era: Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Joseph Rice
Center Campus C 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
MKTG 2020 (Promotion and Advertising Management) students will showcase the strategy behind
advertisements that ran during the World War II era. From promoting the biggest companies to
supporting the war efforts, see how these ads captured the spirit of this historical time in this student-
created exhibit.
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must complete and
return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70607
Monday, March 18, 2019
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje: Book
Discussion
Facilitator: Cassandra Swiderski
Center Campus C 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30–10:30am
The nurse Hana, exhausted by death, obsessively tends to her last surviving patient. Caravaggio, the
thief, tries to reimagine who he is, now that his hands are hopelessly maimed, the Indian sapper Kip
searches for hidden bombs in a landscape where nothing is safe but himself. And at the center of his
labyrinth lies the English patient, nameless and hideously burned, a man who is both a riddle and a
provocation to his companions – and whose memories of suffering, rescue, and betrayal illuminate this
book like flashes of heat lightning.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70729
Monday, March 18, 2019
Dunkirk: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
Center Campus C 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11am–1pm
In May 1940, hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces.
Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes
in. Meanwhile, hundreds of small boats manned by both military and civilians are mounting a desperate
rescue effort, risking their lives in a race against time to save even a fraction of their army.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70603
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Their Finest: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Stephen Rybicki
Center Campus C267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30–2:30pm
It is 1940. France has fallen, and only a narrow strip of sea lies between Great Britain and invasion. The
war could go either way, and everyone must do their bit. Copywriter Catrin Cole is drafted into the
Ministry of Information to help “write women” into propaganda films—something the men aren’t very
good at. In a nation under siege, they must all swallow their mutual distaste, ill will and mistrust to unite
for the common good, for King and Country, and—in one case—for better or worse.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70726Wednesday, March 20, 2019
LRAC Cross–Campus Book Discussions
Facilitator: Gary Flemming, Stephen Rybicki & Donna Schoumann
Center Campus C 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home
in Amsterdam and went into hiding. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the
constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death.
In her diary, Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns
thoughtful, moving and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human
courage and frailty, and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose
promise was tragically cut short.
Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans
It is 1940. France has fallen, and only a narrow strip of sea lies between Great Britain and invasion. The
war could go either way and everyone must do their bit. Now in a serious world, in a nation under
siege, a group of callow, jaded and utterly unsuitable individuals must swallow their mutual distaste,
ill-will and mistrust to unite for the common good, for King and Country and—in one case—for better
or worse…
Sponsored by the Learning Resources Advisory Committee (LRAC) and the Macomb Multicultural
International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70693
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959): Film Viewing
Facilitator: Donna Schoumann
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5pm
In Nazi-occupied Holland in World War II, shopkeeper Kraler hides two Jewish families in his attic. Young
Anne Frank keeps a diary of everyday life for the Franks and the Van Daans, chronicling the Nazi threat as
well as family dynamics. A romance with Peter Van Daan causes jealousy between Anne and her sister,
Margot. Otto Frank returns to the attic many years after the eventual capture of both families and finds
his late daughter’s diary.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70601Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Wartime Cuisine: A Center Stage Special Event
Faculty Liaisons: Scott O’Farrell, Ray Hollingsworth & Heather Pusta
Center Stage Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–8pm
During World War II, frontline cooks demonstrated incredible creativity to give soldiers a high-calorie
and varied diet. Meals for soldiers were prepared using field kitchens. These kitchens used firewood,
and in order to conceal the smoke from the enemy, the food had to be prepared early in the morning
before sunrise and in the evening after dark. Daily rations usually consisted of bread, second grade
wheat flour, macaroni, meat, fish, combined fats and lard, as well as vegetable oil, sugar, tea, salt and
an assortment of vegetables. In keeping with history, this special dinner will consist of a deconstructed
menu highlighting the food staples available to soldiers during wartime.
Participation in the dinner and reflective questions on wartime cuisine qualifies partakers in 0.15 CEUs
of credit towards the MMII C3 (Cultural Competency Certificate). To receive credit at the dinner, please
see Dr. Gary Flemming or Dr. Cassandra Swiderski that evening at Center Stage Restaurant.
A portion of the ticket sales for this event will benefit the Study Abroad initiative at Macomb Community
College. Please visit www.macomb.edu/mmii for more information on Study Abroad opportunities.
IMPORTANT: There is a $25 per person cost for the dinner, payable to the restaurant after the meal.
There are no walk-ins permitted; you must have a reservation by calling the Center Stage Restaurant
at 586.286.2023. MMII/Macomb College Libraries cannot make reservations.
Sponsored by the Macomb Culinary Institute and the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives
(MMII).
Friday, March 22, 2019
Night by Elie Wiesel: Book Discussion
Facilitator: Cassandra Swiderski
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–11am
Born in the town of Sighet, Transylvania, Elie Wiesel was a teenager when he and his family were
deported to Auschwitz and then Buchenwald. Night is the shattering record of his memories of the
death of his mother, father and little sister, Tsipora; the death of his own innocence; and the despair as
a deeply observant Jew confronting the absolute evil of man. Far more than a chronicle of the sadistic
realm of the camps, Night also addresses many of the philosophical and personal questions implicit in
any serious consideration of the Holocaust.
Note: audio book version on material for this event is available at either Library circulation desk for
our visually impaired participants.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70622
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Honoring Veterans of World War II: Creative Project
Facilitators: Cassandra Swiderski & Christopher Schimers
Center Campus C 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30am-12:30pm
Please join Macomb Community College’s students, staff, faculty and county residents by showing your
support in honoring the Veterans of World War II through participation in an imaginative way.
In this creative opportunity, participants will assist in the design and construction of artwork
commemorating, celebrating, observing, memorializing and remembering the many sacrifices the men
and women—who so bravely fought in World War II—made to defend our country and uphold our
freedom. Upon completion, the artwork will be donated to the Michigan Military Technical & Historical
Society in Eastpointe, Michigan.
Please stop by to take part in this event between 9:30am and 12:30pm for 1 hour of MMII credit.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70754Monday, April 1, 2019
Poor Economics by Abhijit Banerjee: Book Discussion
Facilitators: Mark Trueman & Jonathan Oaks
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–12:30pm
In a book the Wall Street Journal called “marvelous, rewarding,” the authors tell how the stress of living
on less than 99 cents per day encourages the poor to make questionable decisions that feed—not
fight —poverty. The result is a radical rethinking of the economics of poverty that offers a ringside
view of the lives of the world’s poorest, and shows that creating a world without poverty begins with
understanding the daily decisions facing the poor.
In this collaborative discussion, points of view will be presented by Macomb Community College faculty
in two curriculum areas: Economics & Mathematics.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70723
Friday, April 5, 2019
Psychology in Film Series: Black Swan
Facilitator: Paul Chrustowski
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12:30pm
The 2010 film Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, a dancer in a New York ballet company.
Nina is cast in the lead role of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. As she becomes immersed in her role, she
gradually loses her grip on reality. The film depicts a number of psychological issues, including
substance abuse, psychosis, hallucinations, and suicide. The film has been debated among mental
health professionals as to what the likely diagnosis of the lead character would be. As such, this film will
be used as a springboard for discussion on differential diagnosis of mental illness.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70587
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker: Book Discussion
Facilitator: Heather Pusta
Center Campus C 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5pm
Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn’t know much about wine—until she
discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate
their lives to the pursuit of flavor. Astounded by their fervor and seemingly superhuman sensory powers,
she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a “cork dork”.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70596Friday, April 12, 2019
Healthy Relationships, Healthy Communities
Speaker: Carmen Wargel
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9am–12pm
This seminar from the Macomb Community Domestic Violence Council (MCDVC) discusses the skills
needed to have healthy, safe and fair relationships in our personal and professional lives, and how
we create communities that support them. Participants will be able to identify and practice healthy
relationship skills such as negotiation and conflict management.
For more information about the MCDVC, please visit www.mcdvc.org.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70328
Thursday, April 25, 2019
More Than Honey: Film Viewing
Faculty Liaisons: Scott O’Farrell & Jim Ford
Center Campus K 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30–7:30pm
More Than Honey tackles the vexing issue of why bees, worldwide, are facing extinction. With the
tenacity of a man out to solve a world-class mystery, director Markus Imhoof investigates this global
phenomenon, from California to Switzerland, China and Australia. This is a strange and strangely moving
film that raises questions of species survival in cosmic as well as apiary terms.
The screening of More Than Honey will coincide with recognizing Macomb Community College’s Bee
Club (formerly known as the Bee Squad), which was organized by the late Jean-Francois Faloppa, a
Macomb College culinary arts professor. The MCC Bee Club provides opportunities for students and
community members to help maintain the local bee population. Upon chef Faloppa’s death, Jim Ford,
a Macomb culinary arts graduate and original Bee Squad member, took responsibility for running
the club. He also teaches the popular beekeeping classes offered through the College’s Workforce &
Community Education Department.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70697
Friday, April 26, 2019
Psychology in Film Series: Reign Over Me
Facilitator: Paul Chrustowski
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12:30pm
Reign Over Me is a 2007 fictional film about character Charlie Fineman (played by Adam Sandler),
struggling with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of losing his family in the
9/11 terrorist attack. The film will be used as a springboard for discussion about PTSD and its treatment.
The film highlights the therapeutic and restorative power of having interpersonal connections with
others.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70730Friday, April 26, 2019
Knowledge Fair: The Celebration of the
College Success Skills (CSSK 1200) Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Heather Mayernik
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–2pm
The Knowledge Fair showcases the strengths and experiences each student in CSSK 1200 has gained
throughout the semester. Each student submits a poster board to be displayed as part of the College
Success Skills Poster Board Exhibit, and many of the students attend the fair to answer questions
related to their chosen topics. This exhibit serves as a wonderful opportunity to meet other students
and acknowledge the creativity, research skills and presentation abilities that CSSK 1200 develops. All
students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to attend.
Sponsored by the Macomb College Libraries.
Friday, April 26 —Thursday, May 2, 2019
The College Success Skills Poster Board Exhibit
Exhibit Director: Cassandra Swiderski
Faculty Liaison: Heather Mayernik
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
This student-created exhibit will showcase poster boards completed by students in the College Success
Skills (CSSK 1200) course offered at Macomb Community College. At the Friday Knowledge Fair, student
exhibitors will present and answer questions and converse with attendees regarding their individual
pieces of work. The goal of CSSK 1200 is to teach students what it takes to be successful in college,
and provide them with opportunities to explore campus resources and connect with peers, campus
employees and members of the community. A variety of poster board topics are covered in this, the
largest exhibit that the Library displays.
Sponsored by the Macomb College Libraries.
Friday, May 3, 2019
Macomb Community Domestic Violence Council:
Consent
Speaker: Carmen Wargel
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm
What is consent?
Consent has become a buzzword for those seeking to address sexual assault on campus and in the
larger community. But what does it mean? How does it work? Why is everyone so confused about
consent? Through a workshop approach, the concept of consent will be examined through practical
examples and skill development. Participants can expect to deepen their own knowledge of consent
and walk away with strategies to better practice consent in their own lives.
For more information about the MCDVC, please visit www.mcdvc.org.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70310Book Reads & Self-Reflections
Literary Louisiana: New Orleans
Interested participants may choose any or all of the following books to read and answer self-reflection
questions. Participants will earn 0.30 CEU credits toward the Cultural Competency Certificate (C3) for
each book and self-reflection form thoroughly completed. Only the books on this list are available for
credit.
Pre-registration is required for these activities. Register via the My Macomb Portal. If you encounter a
problem with registering through My Macomb, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031. Please have the
5-digit registration number ready when calling MMII.
After registration, participants will print and complete each book’s questions from the MMII website:
www.macomb.edu/mmii. Return this sheet and completed answers by April 30, 2019 to: Dr.
Cassandra Swiderski, Center Campus C164 during normal business hours.
For questions, please contact the MMII office at 586.498.4031.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
Set in New Orleans and on the Louisiana Gulf coast at the end of the 19th century, The Awakening centers
on Edna Pontellier and her struggle to reconcile her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and
motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South. It is one of
the earliest American novels that focuses on women’s issues without condescension. It is also widely
seen as a landmark work of early feminism, generating a mixed reaction from contemporary readers
and critics.
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70592
Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje
Bringing to life the fabulous, colorful panorama of New Orleans in the first flush of the jazz era, this book
tells the story of Buddy Bolden, the first of the great trumpet players—some say the originator of jazz –
who was, in any case, the genius, the guiding spirit, and the king of that time and place.
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70588
Zeitoun by Dave Eggers
The true story of one family, caught between America’s two biggest policy disasters: the war on terror
and the response to Hurricane Katrina.
Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun run a house-painting business in New Orleans. In August of 2005, as
Hurricane Katrina approaches, Kathy evacuates with their four young children, leaving Zeitoun to watch
over the business. In the days following the storm, he travels the city by canoe, feeding abandoned
animals and helping elderly neighbors. Then, on September 6, police officers armed with M-16s arrest
Zeitoun in his home. Told with eloquence and compassion, Zeitoun is a riveting account of one family’s
unthinkable struggle with forces beyond wind and water.
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70595
The Moviegoer by Walker Percy
The Moviegoer is Binx Bolling, a young New Orleans stockbroker who surveys the world with the detached
gaze of a Bourbon Street dandy even as he yearns for a spiritual redemption he cannot bring himself
to believe in. On the eve of his thirtieth birthday, he occupies himself dallying with his secretaries and
going to movies, which provide him with the “treasurable moments” absent from his real life. But one
fateful Mardi Gras, Binx embarks on a hare-brained quest that outrages his family, endangers his fragile
cousin Kate, and sends him reeling through the chaos of New Orleans’ French Quarter.
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70593The World That Made New Orleans by Ned Sublette
Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history
captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans’
first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical
development of Louisiana’s early years is presented. This innovative history tracks the important roots of
American music, back to the swamp town, making clear the effects of centuries-long struggles among
France, Spain, and England on the city’s unique culture.
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70594
Museum Learning Experiences
Interested participants will have the opportunity to independently attend a number of Detroit cultural
centers. Participating centers are: Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Holocaust Memorial Center, Charles
H. Wright Museum of African American History, Arab American National Museum, Michigan Military
Technical & Historical Society, PuppetART Theater Detroit, and Chaldean Cultural Center. Participants
will earn 0.30 CEU credits toward the Cultural Competency Certificate (C3) for each self-reflection form
completed (0.20 CEU credits for each DIA experience).
Pre-registration is required for these events. Register via the My Macomb Portal. If you encounter a
problem with registering through My Macomb, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031. Please have the
5-digit registration number ready when calling MMII.
After registration, participants will print and complete each museum’s questions from the MMI website:
www.macomb.edu/mmii. Return this sheet and completed answers by April 30, 2019 to Dr. Gary
Flemming, Center Campus N215 or South Campus E219.
For questions, please contact the MMII office at 586.498.4031.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
Detroit Institute of Arts
The DIA has been a beacon of culture for the Detroit area for well over a century. Founded in 1885,
the museum was originally located on Jefferson Avenue, but, due to its rapidly expanding collection,
moved to a larger site on Woodward Avenue in 1927. The new Beaux-Art building, designed by Paul
Cret, was immediately referred to as the “temple of art.” Two wings were added in the 1960s and 1970s,
and a major renovation and expansion that began in 1999 was completed in 2007.
The museum covers 658,000 square feet that includes more than 100 galleries, a 1,150-seat auditorium,
a 380-seat lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services
laboratory.
Individuals will tour the Galleries at the Detroit Institute of Arts and answer questions prepared by
DIA curators and docents.
Detroit Institute of Arts—Islamic Gallery
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70707
Detroit Institute of Arts—African American Gallery
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70735
Detroit Institute of Arts—African Gallery
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70708
Detroit Institute of Arts—Pre-Columbian Gallery
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70713
Detroit Institute of Arts—Asian Gallery
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70710
Detroit Institute of Arts—Native American Gallery
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 70714You can also read
