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Every Linear Mile
Nov. 16, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Tom Leeper is a Metro Detroit native who four years ago decided to start riding his bike over every linear mile of the city of Detroit. During this time he has covered ~4,000 miles while taking pictures of every piece of public art. While doing so he has blogged about the experience and share all the pictures he has captured. For more details, see his website at http://www.everylinearmile.com.
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A Soldiers Home
Nov. 23, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Matt Cooper, nationally recognized for a case that he litigated for an Iraq War Veteran from Hartford, MI that protects the rights of all personnel serving in the US Military. Matt effectuated amendments by Congress to the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act, protecting the rights of men and women in the US Armed Forces. He is a charter member and past President of the Paw Paw Area Rotary Club. Matt recently released "A Soldier's Home" which follows Sgt. Hurley from his tranquil life at home, his tour in Iraq, and a Federal Court lawsuit that would result in Congressional Amendments that benefit all servicemembers in the US Military. Sgt. Hurley took on Deutsche Bank, Saxon Mortgage Company, and a Detroit foreclosure law office in a David vs Goliath campaign that lasted seven years, and resulted in the first jury trial of its kind. In addition, Matt co-founded the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Foundation, Inc., a Public Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Charity which is dedicated to assisting United States Servicemembers and their families. |
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Overview of Depression: Diagnosis and Treatment.
Nov. 30, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Hend Talia, MD graduated with a degree in chemistry from Wayne State University. After completing medical school she pursued residency program in psychiatry at Creighton University of Nebraska. She is on staff at many local hospitals and has specialty training in a number of areas in the field of psychiatry. She is a member of several professional societies, and will be giving us a brief overview of depression and various treatment options. |
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The Green New Deal: Is It Feasible?
Dec. 07, 2020 12:00 p.m.
G. Mustafa Mohatarem, Ph.D., retired from GM on October 31, 2018 after 36 years of service. He was named chief economist of General Motors Corporation on March 1, 1995. He served on GM’s Financial Risk Council and The Metals and Energy Steering Committee, and was a spokesperson for the Corporation on economic issues. GM’s Corporate Economics Team is responsible for assessing the impact of worldwide economic developments on the corporation. In addition, the Economics Team provides advice to the corporation on various competitive and economic policy issues. Mohatarem is an expert on trade issues and interacts regularly with officials from the United States and other countries on trade-related issues. He was the lead contact for GM with the United States and other governments during Uruguay Round General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) negotiations, as well as the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He also led the GM team that advocated in favor of China’s accession to the WTO. Mohatarem was born on Oct. 15, 1953, in Quetta, Pakistan. He received an undergraduate degree in economics and mathematics from Denison University, Granville, Ohio, in 1976. He earned both master-of-business-administration and doctorate degrees in economics from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 1979 and 1982, respectively. Mohatarem has also served as visiting assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame. While at GM, he has taught courses as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit. |
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Join us for Holiday Cheer
Dec. 21, 2020 12:00 p.m.
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Miraculous Every Day
Jan. 04, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Storyteller of Grace Even as a young child Kennedy knew that everyone she met had a story, thanks to her wonderful mother. She was taught to love others fearlessly, to choose kindness, and through experience, that life is very precious Miraculous Every Day will challenge you to create habits in your life that will help you become everything you’ve ever dreamed of being. Kennedy believes the most successful people in life follow a routine and a set of daily practices. This journal will challenge you to practice mindfulness, self-reflect, to read, and journal, for the next 21 days. In a world where we all are desensitized to true connection and the beauty of now, it’s time we reconnect with the miracles God presents within our lives every single day. This book will encourage you to be bold, take chances, express yourself, to become bold in who you are and how you love not only others but yourself. |
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Creator of Word Witt
Feb. 01, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Carrie Chapie was an attorney in her previous life, a mom to 3 beautiful humans, community advocate for literacy, anxiety, and learning differences, owner of Darling LLC and creator of Word Witt. |
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Center for Success
Feb. 08, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Heidi Miller is the Director of Learning with Center for Success. Prior to working with CFS, she worked as a teacher in elementary classrooms for ten years in Michigan and internationally. Working to positively impact education and equity are two of her core values. She loves to spend time with her husband, four year old son, and two year old daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys running and reading as many books as possible. |
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Mayan Power and Light
Feb. 15, 2021 12:00 p.m.
John Barrie is Founder and the Chief Innovation Officer of the Appropriate Technology Collaborative, a nonprofit that designs affordable, sustainable, technologies for the world’s poorest people. John is an Architect, Mathematician and Industrial Designer; he has also been an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan. John is co-founder of Mayan Power and Light, a program in Guatemala that teaches Mayan women solar power, and creates Mayan woman owned social venture businesses. In 2019 Mayan Power and Light won the Energy Globe Award for Guatemala. In 2016 Mayan Power and Light was recognized as a “Sustainia 100”, one of the top 100 sustainable enterprises world-wide by the United Nations Compact for Sustainable Development. |
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Detroit Institute of Art
Feb. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Amanda Harrison is a Community Engagement Manager for the Detroit Institute of Arts, focusing on Oakland County. Amanda helps facilitate Inside|Out, a program that brings reproductions of DIA artwork into communities like ours. Amanda also runs senior programming and community outreach at the DIA. She has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Central Michigan University and lives in Rochester. |
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Habitat For Humanity
Mar. 08, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Dena worked in the Detroit area in various marketing roles for fifteen years before taking the position of Director of Development at Habitat for Humanity Capital Region in Lansing in 2010. While in Lansing Dena launched a statewide neighborhood revitalization program - Rock the Block, helped reestablish the affiliate in the community, and increase corporate partnerships through a customized engagement program - “Team Build Workshop”. In 2017 she joined Habitat Oakland where she has grown the Women Build program, launched an Interfaith group, and helped increase awareness through partner videos. To get involved, please contact denav@habitatoakland.org |
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St. Dunstan's Theater
Mar. 15, 2021 12:00 p.m.
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Olympic Walker
Mar. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.
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Crisis Text Hotline
Mar. 29, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Jen has held prominent roles at Crisis Text Line, including creating the volunteer curriculum & training, hiring & training the original supervision team, and serving as the voice of the community. Currently Jen is the Volunteer Experience Engagement Specialist. Bottomline: Jen is the heart of Crisis Text Line and the spine of its philosophy. Prior to her role as Founding Supervisor of Crisis Text Line, Jen created the first Chat and Text Crisis service available in Michigan. Her areas of expertise include community engagement, as well as Public Speaking regarding crisis intervention and suicide prevention. She's able to connect with teens and young adults with her authentic approach in starting those tough conversations. |
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Birmingham City Manager
Apr. 05, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Thomas M. Markus Thomas M. Markus is the City Manager for Birmingham, Michigan. He previously served as Birmingham City Manager from May 1989 through November 2010, and is currently serving a term that began on January 1, 2021 and will conclude on June 30, 2023. Markus has more than four decades of City Manager experience, serving in seven cities in five different states. He has extensive experience in land-use planning, budgeting, advancing strategic plans, project administration, community goals, infrastructure replacement and repair, and more. Markus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Studies and Business Administration/Finance from Mankato State University (now known as Minnesota State University), and a Master of Public Administration degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago. |
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Raising Awareness WIth Students
Apr. 12, 2021
Kady is the Founder and Executive Director of Raising Awareness with Students and a member of the Detroit Rotary Club. She is also a graduate of Michigan State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies specializing in Community Governance and Advocacy with a cognate in Political Science. |
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Apr. 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Good morning team, I would like for you to sign up for this exciting event Maple Rd clean up on April 17 from 10 am until 12 pm. Don't miss all the fun that we will be having showing how much we care about our mission. Everyone will be talking about it don't miss out here is the link Thanks https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA8A92BA1FAC61-maple |
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Community Building
Apr. 19, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Lori Gosselin, B.A., M.Org.M.
Lori believes so strongly in the power of community building to change lives, organizations, and the world itself that she spent 3 years researching and writing a book about it; Sounding the Drum: Community Building in the Digital Age.
She is the CEO of Kalliergo Community Building Corporation, a company she founded to fulfil her mission is to spread community consciousness around the globe.
In her talks, Lori introduces the power of Community building to make leaders of organizations more effective and successful, and to support the mental health and retention of employees. Community building (not team building – they are not the same) is relationship building and relationships form the foundation of any successful collaborative endeavour. |
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Oakland Audubon Society
Apr. 26, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Don was a Research Scientist working in the rubber industry for almost 40 years, having retired in 2016.
He has been an avid birder since he was a young boy (started off on his own without assistance).
He has birded on all 7 continents and 40 countries and all 50 states.
Statistically, he has seen: 5470 species in the world (over 50% of all species), 774 species in the ABA area (815 including Hawaii) and 352 species in Michigan.
He is President of Oakland Audubon Society (has been for the last 13 years) and was a board member at Seven Ponds Nature Center (6 years). He is an ABA member and member of National Audubon. He supports Sierra Club, Greenpeace and other environmental groups.
He loves to bird and travel and is also very active in helping others learn about birding and the environment. |
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