Library Enrichment Programs

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macomb Community College Libraries
Enrichment
Programs
Fall
2016
Fall 2016
August 22–December 17, 2016
LIBRARY
South J Building—586.445.7401
Center C Building—586.286.2104
Monday–Thursday 8 am–9:45 pm
Friday 8 am–2:15 pm
Saturday 9 am–4:15 pm
Sunday 12 pm–5:45 pm
Library Closed:
Labor Day: Sunday, September 4 & Monday, September 5, 2016
Thanksgiving Recess: November 22 – November 27, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016 – Sunday, January 1, 2017
www.macomb.edu/Current+Students/Library
Library Programming Coordinator:
Cassandra Spieles
MMII Programming Coordinators:
Gary Flemming and Cassandra Spieles
MMII Programming Administrators:
Michael Balsamo and Marie Pritchett
Library Exhibits Coordinators:
Cassandra Spieles and Christopher Schimers
Please direct all feedback to [email protected]
Special Presentation
Tueday, October 25, 2016
Farm Protection Laws and Consumer Autonomy:
A Philosophical Presentation
Speaker: Jill Dieterle
Center Campus K 130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00pm – 3:30pm
In most areas of our lives, legal protections are in place to ensure that
we have autonomous control over what happens in and to our bodies.
However, there are few protections in place for autonomous choice when
it comes to the food we purchase and consume. In fact, the current trend
in U.S. legislation is pushing us away from autonomous food choice. In this
talk, Professor Jill Dieterle discusses a troubling example of this trend: farm
protection laws (often called “ag-gag” laws). By preventing or dissuading
third-party depictions of farm industry practices, farm protection laws
leave us unable to determine whether the food we purchase and consume
is consistent with our values. Autonomous choice about the food we buy
and eat is thus undermined.
Sponsored by the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
Pre-registration for MMII events is suggested. Please visit www.macomb.
edu to access the 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 through My Macomb,
please contact MMII at 586.498.4031 or [email protected]. Registration
can also be completed at the event.
The 5-digit registration number for this event is: 43755
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 grapple with understanding. Everyone is welcome.
Admittance is free.
Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives
Cultural Competency Certificate
The Cultural Competency Certificate (C3) is 20 contact hours or 2 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 the Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives. There are three levels,
each requiring 20 contact hours.
MMII is intended to increase the 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 Cultural Competency Certificate 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. Signing in at each event attended is
required. No credit will be given if you do not sign in.
Monitor your progress. When you have acquired 20 contact hours or 2 CEUs, contact [email protected] for an official audit.
Please include your student ID number (or Datatel employee number) in the e-mail when requesting an audit. The subject line
of your e-mail must read MMII Certificate Audit Request. The C3 certificate will be mailed to you. It will also be designated on the
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 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
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
If you encounter a problem registering for events through My Macomb, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031
or [email protected]. Please have the name of the event and the 5-digit registration number ready when calling MMII.
Table of Events
09/06/2016—Amadeus: Film Viewing – Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am–9:30am & 9:30am–11am; CC267
09/07/2016—Boyhood: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5pm–8pm; SJ221
09/09/2016—Identifying Mental Health Needs on Campus: Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm; SJ221
09/12-09/18/2016—Celebrating Constitution Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; C Lib. Lobby
09/12-09/18/2016—Celebrating Constitution Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; S Lib. Lobby
09/15/2016—Amadeus: Script Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8am–9:30am & 9:30am–11am; CC267
09/19-09/22/2016—Mental Health Awareness Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; S Lib. Lobby
09/19/2016—Media Objectification of Girls & Women: Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm–7:30pm; CC101
09/22/2016—Silent Night: Opera Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1:30pm; CC101
09/23/2016—MCDVC: Peer Ambassador Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340
09/26-09/29/2016—2016 One Billion Rising Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; S Lib. Lobby
09/29/2016—A Midwestern Asian-American’s Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm; SJ340
10/03/2016—STEMinists: Michigan Women in Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm–8pm; SJ340
10/05/2016—American Girls: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–12pm; CC267
10/05/2016—Wild: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–2pm CC267
10/07/2016—MCDVC: Healthy Relationships, Healthy Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340
10/10/2016—The Joneses: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30pm–2:30pm; CC267
10/12/2016—The Round House: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–3:30pm; SJ340
10/13/2016—Our Little Sister: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm–8:30pm; CC267
10/17-10/20/2016—Mental Health Awareness Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .during posted library hours; CC163
10/17/2016—The Journey: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm–8pm; SJ221
10/19/2016—Introduction to Bulgarian Culture in Detroit: Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1pm; CC267
10/20/2016—Brave New World: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–12pm; SJ340
10/21/2016—Connect to Protect: LGBT Rights Seminar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm; SJ340
10/24-10/30/2016—Day of the Dead Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . various times; LCC
10/24/2016—Day of the Dead: Mask Making Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–1pm; SJ221
10/25/2016—Farm Protection Laws & Consumer Autonomy: Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–3:30pm; CK130
10/26/2016—At the End of Empire: Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1:30pm; CK130
10/26/2016—Spectre: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–2:30pm; SJ221
10/27/2016—Food for the Ancestors: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11am–12pm; SJ221
10/27/2016—La Ofrenda: Days of the Dead: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1pm; SJ221
11/01/2016—AIDS: The Truth behind an Epidemic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm–9pm; CK130
11/02/2016—Dallas Buyers Club: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–4:30pm; CC101
11/02/2016—The Judge: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30pm–8pm; SJ221
11/03/2016—The Oxford Murders: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12pm–2pm; SJ221
11/04/2016—MCDVC: Consent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–12pm; SJ340
11/07-11/16/2016—Cultural Influences of Wine: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; CC163
11/08/2016—Forrest Gump: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1pm–4pm; SJ221
11/09/2016—Icelandic Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm-8pm; Center Stage Restaurant
11/11/2016—Veterans Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . various times & locations
11/14/2016—The Pursuit of Happyness: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:30pm–2:30pm; CC267
11/15/2016—School of Babel: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1:30pm; SJ221
11/16/2016—A Christmas Carol: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm; CC262
11/16/2016—Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization: Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1:30pm; CK130
11/16/2016—A Christmas Carol: Graphic Novel Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:30pm–2:30pm; SJ221
11/16/2016—A Christmas Carol (1951): Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–4pm; CC101
11/16/2016—A Christmas Carol (2009): Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30pm–4:30pm; SJ221
11/28/2016—The Billionaire’s Vinegar: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1pm; CC267
11/28-12/08/2016—Nordic Food and Culture: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; Center Library
12/02/2016—MCDVC: Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9am–11am; SJ340
12/02/2016—CSSK Knowledge Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10am–12pm; 1:30pm–3:30pm; SJ217
12/02-12/08/2016—The College Success Skills Poster Board Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; SJ217
12/05/2016—Bottle Shock: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–2:30pm; CC267
12/05/2016—The 100-Foot Journey: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm–8:30pm; CC101
12/05-12/08/2016—Innovations in Mathematics: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; S Lib. Lobby
12/06/2016—Tora! Tora! Tora!: Film Viewing – Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–3:30pm; CC101
12/07/2016—Whiplash: Film Viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–4pm; CC267
12/09/2016— Realizing River City: Book Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12pm–1pm; CC267
12/12-12/15/2016—Cultural Influences of Wine: Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours; S Lib. Lobby
12/13/2016—Tora! Tora! Tora!: Film Viewing – Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2pm–3:30pm; CC101
Library Enrichment Series
Upcoming Event • Winter 2017
MLK Day of Service Activities–Student Essay Contest
While Macomb Community College’s MLK Day of Service is Monday, January 16, 2017, the annual
MLK Student Essay Contest begins October 1 and runs through December 2, 2016. The writer of the
winning essay earns a $500 cash prize and will present the essay to the volunteers at the MLK Day of
Service kickoff event in January!
Registration for 2017 MLK Day of Service events will begin in mid-November. Please email mlkday@
macomb.edu with any questions, or visit www.macomb.edu/mlk for official rules for the MLK Essay
Contest and to download an entry form.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Amadeus: Film Viewing – Part 1
Facilitator: Cassandra Spieles
Center Campus C 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am – 9:30am & 9:30am – 11:00am
“Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you…”
Gripping human drama. Sumptuous period epic. Glorious celebration of the music of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart. This marvelous winner of eight Academy Awards portrays the rivalry between the
genius Mozart and the jealous court composer who may have ruined Mozart’s career and shortened
his life.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Boyhood: Film Viewing
Facilitator: Christopher Schimers
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Filmed over short periods from 2002 to 2013, Boyhood is a groundbreaking cinematic experience
covering 12 years in the life of a family. At the center is Mason, who with his sister Samantha, is taken
on an emotional and transcendent journey through the years, from childhood to adulthood.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Amadeus: Film Viewing–Part 2
Center Campus C 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00am – 9:30am & 9:30am – 11:00am
“Forgive me, Majesty. I am a vulgar man! But I assure you, my music is not.”
Amadeus is an expansion of a Viennese “urban legend” concerning the death of 18th century
musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. From the vantage point of an insane asylum, aging royal
composer Salieri recalls the events of three decades earlier, when the young Mozart first gained favor
in the court of Austrian emperor Joseph II, and ends with the commissioning of the backbreaking
Requiem, which eventually costs Mozart his health, wealth and life.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Identifying Mental Health Needs on Campus:
Presentation
Speaker: Karen Wickline
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00am – 12:00pm
Take a peek inside any college classroom and you probably would not be surprised to see anxious
students. But when does everyday anxiety become a problem? For many young adults, college is the
time when mental health issues emerge. Millions of students across college campuses struggle with
depression, anxiety, substance abuse and other health issues, and often others are unaware. Karen
Wickline, Macomb Community College Professor of Psychology, will explore the signs and symptoms
of mental illness in the college environment and provide tips and tools for how to properly interact
with these students.
Pre-registration for MMII events is suggested. Please visit www.macomb.edu to access the 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 through My Macomb,
please contact MMII at 586.498.4031 or [email protected]. Registration can also be completed at
the event.
Monday, September 12 – Sunday, September 18, 2016
Celebrating Constitution Day
Center & South Campus Library Lobbies . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United
States Constitution and those who have become United States citizens. It is observed on
September 17, the day the United States Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in
1787. The law establishing the present holiday was created in 2004. Before this law was enacted,
the holiday was known as “Citizenship Day.”
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to celebrate Constitution Day by signing
a large replica banner of the United States Constitution in commemoration of the signing of one of
the most historic documents in our country’s history.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Amadeus: Film Viewing – Part 3
“My plan was so simple. It terrified me. First I must get the death mass and then, I must achieve his death.”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly
finds a fierce rival in the disciplined and determined Antonio Salieri. Resenting Mozart for both his
hedonistic lifestyle and his undeniable talent, the highly religious Salieri is gradually consumed by
his jealousy and becomes obsessed with Mozart’s downfall, leading to a devious scheme that has
dire consequences for both men.
Amadeus: Script Talk
Amadeus is a play by Peter Shaffer, which gives a highly fictionalized account of the lives of the
composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. In the play, significant use is made of the
music of Mozart, Salieri and other composers of the period. The premieres of Mozart’s operas The
Abduction from the Seraglio, The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute are each the
setting for key scenes of the play. Amadeus won the 1981 Tony Award for Best Play, and was adapted
by Shaffer for the 1984 Academy Award winning film of the same name.
Monday, September 19– Thursday, September 22, 2016
Mental Health Awareness Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Karen Wickline
South Campus Library Lobby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
Students from Professor Karen Wickline’s PSYC 2800 (Abnormal Psychology) sections have come
together to raise awareness of mental health issues that may be affecting our campus and community
at large. This will be explained through the student-created Mental Health Awareness Exhibit.
Mental illness is a serious societal issue. As many as 1 in 4 people will suffer at some point in their
life from a mental illness, and most mental illnesses emerge between the ages of 18 and 25. Due
to the lack of public awareness of mental illnesses, many people who are suffering go untreated or
are incorrectly diagnosed for many years before they receive the treatment they need. Additionally,
many people suffering from a mental illness feel judged, looked down upon and unworthy in the
eyes of others. The only way to stop the stigma and stereotypes about mental illness is through
education and awareness.
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. Pre-registration is
required for this event.
Please visit www.macomb.edu to access the 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 through My Macomb, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031 or
[email protected]. Registration can also be completed at the event.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Media Objectification of Girls & Women: Presentation
Speaker: Tonya Womack
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm – 7:30pm
This presentation covers gender socialization and how it is portrayed in the media. Participants will
be able to draw comparisons from what we are all taught about gender roles, and the portrayal of
girls and women in the media. Portrayals related to violence against girls and women through ads,
commercials and music, will be highlighted, as will vintage ads, ads and featuring women of color,
children and teens, alcohol, etc. will be examined. Participants will gain new skills in media literacy
as it pertains to the portrayals of girls and women.
the event.
Michigan Opera Theater presents Silent Night:
Opera Talk
Faculty Liaison: Bradley Wakefield
Silent Night, a contemporary opera by Michigan-reared composer Kevin Puts, received a Pulitzer
Prize for music in 2012 and is taking opera houses around the world by storm. Loosely based on
true events from World War I, Silent Night tells of a spontaneous cease-fire between French, Scottish
and German soldiers on Christmas Eve, 1914. Filled with music sung in the multiple languages of its
characters, this opera reminds us that war is unsustainable when we come to know our enemy as a
friend.
the event.
Friday, September 23, 2016
Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence:
The Domestic Violence Peer Ambassador Project
Speaker: Carmen Wargel
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00am – 12:00pm
This program, part of a project started in 2009 by the Macomb Community Domestic Violence
Council (MCDVC), now includes over 250 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 in their personal or professional lives about domestic violence.
For more information about the MCDVC, please visit www.mcdvc.org.
the event.
Monday, September 26–Thursday, September 29, 2016
2016 One Billion Rising Exhibit
Exhibit Director: Cassandra Spieles
One Billion Rising and V-Day, celebrated on February 14, 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 the 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. Pre-registration is required for
this event.
Pre-registration for MMII events is suggested. Please visit www.macomb.edu to access WebAdvisor
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 on WebAdvisor, please contact MMII
at 586.498.4031 or [email protected]. Registration can also be completed at the event.
A Midwestern Asian-American’s Story
Speaker: Jonathan Oaks
The Midwestern Asian-American’s story is not one that is often heard and it is often very different from
the story of Asian-Americans on the West Coast or other parts of the country. In this presentation,
Macomb Community College Professor Jonathan Oaks of Mathematics will discuss his personal
journey of how he ended up in the Midwest and the struggles that he went through as a child, some
of which have followed him into adulthood, and have shaped who he is as a mathematics teacher.
He will also explain why he tries to incorporate issues of international and intercultural education
into all of his classes.
the event.
Monday, October 3, 2016
STEMinists: Michigan Women in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics
Speaker: Julie Gunkelman
Julie Gunkelman is currently a professor of mathematics at Oakland Community College and the
Professional Development Coordinator for the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year
Colleges (AMATYC), among many other things. Professor Gunkelman will speak on her experiences
as a woman in the field of mathematics.
Sponsored by Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
the event.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of
Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales: Book Discussion
Facilitators: Donna Domanke-Nuytten & Cassandra Spieles
Center Campus C 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am – 12:00pm
Instagram. Whisper. Yik Yak. Vine. YouTube. Kik. Ask.fm. Tinder. The dominant force in the lives of girls
coming of age in America today is social media. What it is doing to an entire generation of young
women is the subject of award-winning Vanity Fair writer Nancy Jo Sales’ riveting and explosive
American Girls.
American Girls provides a disturbing portrait of the end of childhood as we know it and the
inexorable and ubiquitous experience of a new kind of adolescence – one dominated by new social
and sexual norms, where a girl’s first crushes and experiences of longing and romance occur in an
accelerated electronic environment; where issues of identity and self-esteem are magnified and
transformed by social platforms that provide instantaneous judgment. What does it mean to be a
girl in America in 2016?
the event.
Wild: Film Viewing
With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all
hope. After years of reckless, destructive behavior, she makes a rash decision. With absolutely no
experience, driven only by sheer determination, Cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the
Pacific Crest Trail, alone. Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman
forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthens, and ultimately heals her.
Friday, October 7, 2016
Healthy Relationships, Healthy Communities
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.
the event.
Multicultural Film Series: The Joneses
Faculty Liaison: Joseph Rice
The Joneses, a seemingly perfect family, are the envy of their posh, suburban neighborhood filled
with all the trappings of the upper middle class. They are the ultimate trendsetters with an endless
supply of high-tech toys, designer clothes, fast cars and the latest gadgets. But as the neighbors
try to keep up with the Joneses, none are prepared for the truth about this all too perfect family.
Professor Joseph Rice will share relevant examples from the film that pertain to Marketing students
at Macomb Community College.
the event.
The Round House by Louise Erdrich: Book Discussion
with Adele Robins
Faculty Liaison: Lou Baltman
In this haunting, powerful novel, Louise Erdrich tells the story of a family and community nearly
undone by violence. Using the quiet, reflective voice of a young boy forced into an early adulthood
following a brutal assault on his mother, Erdrich has created an intricately layered novel that not only
untangles our nation’s history of moral and judicial failure, but also offers a portrait of a community
sustained by its traditions, values, faith and stories.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: Our Little Sister
(Umimachi Diary)
Faculty Liaisons: Cassandra Spieles & Faye Valtadoros
Three sisters, Sachi, Yoshino and Chika, live together in a large house in the city of Kamakura. When
their father, absent from the family home for the last 15 years, dies, they travel to the countryside
for his funeral and meet their shy teenage half-sister. Bonding quickly with the orphaned Suzu, they
invite her to live with them. Suzu eagerly agrees, and a new life of joyful discovery begins for the
four siblings. The four actresses who portrayed the sisters were all awarded or nominated for a 39th
Japan Academy Prize.
Note: This film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
the event.
Monday, October 17–Thursday, October 20, 2016
Mental Health Awareness Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Karen Wickline
Center Campus C 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
Students from Professor Karen Wickline’s PSYC 2800 (Abnormal Psychology) sections have come
together to raise awareness of mental health issues that may be affecting our campus and community
at large. This will be explained through the student-created Mental Health Awareness Exhibit.
Mental illness is a serious societal issue. As many as 1 in 4 people will suffer at some point in their
life from a mental illness, and most mental illnesses emerge between the ages of 18-25. Due to the
lack of public awareness of mental illnesses, many people who are suffering go untreated or are
incorrectly diagnosed for many years before they receive the treatment they need. Additionally,
many people suffering from a mental illness feel judged, looked down upon and unworthy in the
eyes of others. The only way to stop the stigma and stereotypes about mental illness is through
education and awareness.
Sponsored by Macomb Multicultural International Initiatives (MMII).
this event.
terminals are available at the College Libraries for registration purposes. If you encounter a problem
registering for this event through My Macomb, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031 or MMII@
macomb.edu. Registration can also be completed at the event.
Multicultural Film Series: The Journey: The Greek
American Dream
Facilitator: Lena Hatzichronoglou
While conducting research on the feature film A Friendship in Smyrna, filmmaker Maria Iliou
discovered a wealth of previously unseen archival photographic and film footage from over fifty
public and private collections, which tell the fascinating history of Greek immigrants to the United
States. Along with historian Alexander Kitroeff and several scholars and guests, she brings these
stories and photographs to life in order to explore and document a very special story from both sides
of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Journey narrates Greek immigration to America from 1890 to 1980. Interviews with many
prominent Greeks complement the photographic and filmic archival footage.
the event.
An Introduction to Bulgarian Culture in Detroit:
Presentation
Speaker: Daniela Natcheva
Several ancient civilizations, including the Thracians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Ostrogoths, Slavs,
Varangians and especially the Bulgars, have left their mark on the culture, history and heritage of
Bulgaria. Because of this great array of intersecting cultures, the Bulgarian nation has one of the
richest folk heritages in the world. The purpose of this introductory presentation is to share the
background, basic customs and diversity within the local Bulgarian population in and around
Detroit. Professor Daniela Natcheva, a native of Bulgaria, will share both informational and prismatic
aspects of Bulgarian culture, including describing some of the dances, costuming and music. She will
also remark upon some of the upcoming local Bulgarian cultural events being offered in our area, as
well as opportunities to extend social circles within the Bulgarian community.
the event.
EconTalk: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Facilitator: Mark Trueman
Set in London of AD 2540 (632 A.F. – “After Ford” – in the book), the novel anticipates developments
in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation, and classical conditioning
that combine profoundly to change society. Huxley answered this book with a reassessment in an
essay, Brave New World Revisited (1958), and with Island (1962), his final novel. Huxley’s “the World
State” is simply an extreme—but logically developed—version of our society’s economic values,
in which individual happiness is defined as the ability to satisfy needs, and success as a society is
equated with economic growth and prosperity.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Connect to Protect® (C2P®) – Detroit Coalition:
LGBT Rights Seminar
Faculty Liaison: Rochelle Zaranek
The Connect to Protect® (C2P®) – Detroit Coalition offers participation in their informative and
interactive LGBT Rights Seminar. This workshop, primarily hosted by Valentina Djelaj from Wayne
State University, 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 nonjudgmental atmosphere.
the event.
Monday, October 24–Sunday, October 30, 2016
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
For a COMPLETE schedule of Center Campus events, please contact the Lorenzo Cultural Center
at 586.445.7348 or [email protected].
Day of the Dead: Mask Making Session
Facilitators: Cassandra Spieles & Christopher Schimers
La Catrina is the 19th century creation of printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada, who produced several
pieces featuring a posh, moneyed skeleton lady. La Catrina is now a folk figure in the culture. San
Francisco’s Mexican Museum curator David de la Torre spoke to the importance of La Catrina: “Catrina
has come to symbolize not only El Dia de los Muertos and the Mexican willingness to laugh at death
itself, but originally Catrina was an elegant or well-dressed woman, so it refers to rich people… Death
brings this neutralizing force; everyone is equal in the end. Sometimes people have to be reminded.”
Join us as we make paper masks in the Catrina style to celebrate Day of the Dead. Examples will be
provided.
At the End of Empire:
The Late Imperial Site of Inca-Caranqui
Speaker: Tamara Bray
Center Campus K 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Tamara L. Bray is Professor of Anthropology at Wayne State University and author of many books and
articles on Archaeology, with a specialization in the study of pre-Colombian societies of the northern
Andes and the Inca Empire.
Recent research on the northern frontier of the Inca Empire has brought to light important new
information pertaining to the affairs of the imperial state in the final decades of its existence. The
region to the north of Quito associated with the ethnic Caranqui population was the last to be
effectively annexed by the Inca prior to the Spanish invasion. In this talk, Professor Bray will present
the results of recent archaeological investigations at the northernmost imperial center of IncaCaranqui. Based on the evidence, it is believed that this site was originally constructed by Huayna
Capac to commemorate his hard-won victory over the recalcitrant Caranqui, and subsequently
appropriated and re-modeled by Atahualpa to serve as the intended site of his royal lineage.
the event.
Spectre: Film Viewing
South Campus J 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Looking for an action-packed, fun way to become initially familiarized with Day of the Dead? This
2015 James Bond thriller follows 007 (Daniel Craig) from Mexico City to Rome, attempting to decode
a cryptic message. While in Mexico City, Dia de los Muertos serves as the backdrop in the film’s
impressive opener. The production cut no corners in composing an incredibly colorful and intricate
celebration, complete with music, costuming, and a parade of altars and floats. Spectre costume
designer Jany Temine said that the production incorporated authentic elements into the styling for
over 1,500 extras in the scene, many of them modeled after La Catrina.
Food for the Ancestors: Film Viewing
Food for the Ancestors takes a look at Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival. On the colorful streets of Puebla,
witness such cultural traditions as mask dancing, Dance of the Volodores, and artisans creating skull
artwork. View the traditions of eating Mexican meat grasshoppers, ant eggs, and mosquitoes, and
wait with families at gravesites, watching for ancestors to return.
Pre-registration for MMII events is suggested. Please visit www.macomb.edu to access the 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 through My Macomb, please contact
MMII at 586.498.4031 or [email protected]. Registration can also be completed at the event.
La Ofrenda: Days of the Dead: Film Viewing
In the guise of a documentary – a comparative study of Mexican and Chicano celebrations in
remembrance of the dead on the first and second of November each year – La Ofrenda: Days of
the Dead is itself both an offering (ofrenda) and a subversive act. La Ofrenda explores Lourdes
Portillo’s cultural heritage: the Mexico of her childhood and her home today, the Mission District,
San Francisco’s Chicano and Latino barrio. The film “speaks to” the Latino community, to all women
and men who have journeyed from Latin America to the United States or who live simultaneously
in both cultures.
the event.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
AIDS: The Truth behind an Epidemic
Speakers: Kathleen Gerus & Leon Golson
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1.2 million people in the United States are
living with HIV infection, and almost 1 in 8 (12.8%) are unaware of their infection. African Americans
represent 12% of the U.S. population but accounted for 41% of the people living with HIV infection
in 2011. This workshop will present additional pieces of information to modernize our approach to
learning about HIV/AIDS.
AIDS: The Truth behind an Epidemic is an informative and interactive workshop for AIDS awareness,
including candid discussions and scenario role-playing. The goal of this presentation is to educate and
enlighten individuals on facts versus perceived views centered on HIV/AIDS. Macomb Community
College faculty member Kathleen Gerus and special guest lecturer Leon Golson will present.
the event.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: Dallas Buyers Club
Facilitators: Kathleen Gerus & Cassandra Spieles
Center Campus C 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00pm – 4:30pm
Join us in Commemorating World AIDS Day as we view and discuss the 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club.
Texas cowboy Ron Woodroof sees his free-wheeling life overturned when he’s diagnosed as HIVpositive and given 30 days to live. Determined to survive, Woodroof decides to take matters in his
own hands by tracking down alternative treatments from all over the world by means both legal and
illegal. After finding an unlikely ally in Rayon, he establishes a hugely successful “buyer’s club” and
unites a band of outcasts in a struggle for dignity and acceptance that inspires in ways no one could
have imagined.
The Judge: Film Viewing
Robert Downey, Jr. stars as a successful attorney Hank who returns to his childhood home for his
mother’s funeral, only to discover that his estranged father (Robert Duvall) is suspected of murder.
Arrogant and conceited, Hank has no choice but to put his life on hold to deal with his stern, newly
widowed father, the town’s judge, who is accused of deliberately running someone down. Now
determined to find the truth, the big city lawyer must reconnect with the family he left behind years
ago.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: The Oxford Murders
Facilitator: Jonathan Oaks
When an elderly woman is viciously murdered in Oxford, her body is discovered by two strangers
whose lives are immediately changed forever: Arthur Seldom, a prestigious professor of logic, and
Martin, a young graduate student who has just arrived at the university hoping to be Seldom’s pupil.
It quickly becomes clear that this is the first in a series of increasingly bizarre murders, with each
victim’s corpse marked by strange symbols. Professor and student join forces to try and crack the
code, setting into motion an elaborate game with the killer with ever-increasing stakes.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Macomb Community Domestic Violence Council:
Consent
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.
Civil and Social Rights in Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest
Gump: Film Viewing
Forrest is a simple man with a low I.Q. and good intentions, running through childhood with his
best and only friend, Jenny. His mama teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his
destiny. When Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, he finds new friends Lt. Dan and Bubba,
wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze,
donates to people and meets the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest,
who can only think of his childhood sweetheart, Jenny. In the end, all Forrest wants is to prove that
anyone can love anyone. Robert Zemeckis directed this Oscar-winning movie.
Monday, November 7–Wednesday, November 16, 2016
The Cultural Influences of Wine in the United States:
Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Heather Pusta
Center Campus C 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
Wine production is both art and science, a blend of individual creativity and innovative technology.
Wine is a unique commodity; its production predates recorded history. Today, wine is an integral
component of the culture of many countries.
The students of CULH 2025 (Wine Appreciation) will each complete a project choosing one
winery from the United States that has been directly influenced by another country’s winemaking
techniques and history. Unlike many modern foods, wine’s attractions rely not on bold consistent
flavors, but upon a subtle array of shifting sensations that make its charm difficult to define. The
aromas and bouquets of wine coexist and cohabitate in the same curious fashion as the many
different cultures around the world.
This will be an interactive display. In order to receive MMII credit, participants must completed
and return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site. Pre-registration is required
for this event.
registering for this event through My Macomb, please contact MMII at 586.498.4031 or MMII@macomb.
edu. Registration can also be completed at the event.
Porramatur – Taste of Iceland:
A Center Stage Special Event
Skál!
Faculty Liaisons: Scott O’Farrell & Heather Pusta
Center Stage Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30pm – 8:00pm
The roots of Icelandic cuisine can be found in the very oldest cooking traditions of Scandinavia,
tracing its origins back to the Vikings and the first settlers of Iceland. For centuries, hunting, fishing
and foraging sustained Iceland. The island, just south of the Arctic Circle, is so remote, and its growing
season so short, that people would take whatever they could from the land and sea, surviving on
puffin jerky and fermented shark. Today, the elements that had hindered the country in the past
have shaped the cuisine in ways that few other countries can compare. Icelandic cuisine focuses
on quality and fresh ingredients. No matter if it is freshly caught fish, free-grazing Icelandic lamb,
organically grown vegetables or sea salt made the old fashioned way, the pure Icelandic nature
provides healthy foods to local and global markets alike.
Roughly the size of Kentucky, with a population of 300,000 (2/3 residing in the capital of Reykjavik), Iceland’s
culinary contributions have included skyr, a soft cheese; pylsur, lamb similar in preparation to the American
hot dog; and ponnukokur, Icelandic pancakes. Culinary traditions are at the heart of Icelandic culture. Join
us as we experience the cuisine with food made by students in the International Kitchen course.
Participation in the dinner and reflective questions on Icelandic cuisine culture qualifies partakers for
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 Spieles 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 $20 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.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Serve
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation
of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War,
then known as “the Great War.” Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year,
November 11 became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of
World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to
American veterans of all wars.
For more information regarding Fall 2016 Veterans Day events, please contact the Office of
Veteran & Military Services at: [email protected] or 586.445.7999.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: The Pursuit of Happyness
Faculty Liaison: Joseph Rice
Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner. Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son
find themselves alone with no place to go. Even though Chris eventually lands a job as an intern at
a prestigious brokerage firm, the position pays no money. The pair must live in shelters and endure
many hardships, but Chris refuses to give in to despair as he struggles to create a better life for
himself and his son. The film highlights sales tactics and the art of marketing, which will be discussed
in greater detail by Professor of Marketing Joseph Rice.
Multicultural Film Series: School of Babel
They are Irish, Senegalese, Brazilian, Moroccan, Chinese. They are between 11 and 15 years old
and have just arrived in France. For a year they will all be together in the same reception class of a
Parisian secondary school, under the supervision of their teacher, Brigitte Cervoni, the driving force
behind the film. Twenty-four students, twenty-four nationalities. In this multicultural arena, we see
the innocence, the enthusiasm and inner turmoil of these teenagers who, caught in the midst of
starting out on a new life, learning a new language and adapting to a different culture, question our
preconceived ideas and give us hope for a better world and a better future.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: Book Discussion
Facilitators: Gary Flemming, Stephen Rybicki & Donna Schouman
Center Campus C 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 12:00pm
Be swept away in an unforgettable Christmas Eve, from Ebenezer Scrooge’s first “Bah, humbug!” to the
arrival of the Ghost of Christmas Past, from the courage of Tiny Tim to the glory of Christmas morning.
A Christmas Carol is the imaginative and entertaining tale that relates Scrooge’s eerie encounters
with a series of spectral visitors. Journeying with them through Christmases past, present, and
future, he is ultimately transformed from an arrogant, obstinate, and insensitive miser to a generous,
warmhearted, and caring human being. Written by one of England’s greatest and most popular
novelists, A Christmas Carol has come to epitomize the true meaning of Christmas.
Sponsored by the Learning Resources Advisory Committee (LRAC) and the Macomb College Libraries.
Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization
Speaker: Wendy Evans
Wendy Evans, an independent lecturer, DIA trained docent, and instructor of Art History at Wayne
State University, will be speaking on the following topic:
The Iraq War, the rise of ISIS and the conflicts in the Middle East are causing terrible human tragedies.
Iraq and Syria are also full of world heritage sites, museums and archaeological areas that contain a
wealth of history that is under threat of loss or destruction.
This illustrated talk will explore the art, ideas, and inventions that led Mesopotamia to be dubbed the
“Cradle of Civilization”. It will look at the archeological discoveries that excited Europe in the 1920’s,
and will discuss the challenges the art and architecture face in the region today.
Wednesday November 16, 2016
A Christmas Carol: The Graphic Novel by Charles
Dickens: Book Discussion
Ebenezer Scrooge is a selfish, miserable old miser. The only thing he cares about is making money
and keeping it. He despises the poor and the needy; and he hates Christmas as much as he hates
laughter and kindness… Until one Christmas Eve when he gets a rude awakening to just how
shallow and sad his life really is.
This timeless story was an immediate success for Charles Dickens when it was first published in 1843.
Presented as a full-color graphic novel, with sumptuous artwork, authentic settings and wonderful
characters, this magical tale can be enjoyed afresh by readers of all ages!
A Christmas Carol (1951): Film Viewing
Facilitators: Donna Schouman & Cassandra Spieles
Cranky and curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge learns the error of his unkind ways and is taught the
true meaning of the holidays when he is visited by the ghost of his late business partner and the
spirits of Christmas past, present and future. Alastair Sim’s tour-de-force performance as Scrooge has
almost single-handedly made this beloved version of Charles Dickens’ story one of the best-loved
Christmas films of all time.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol: Film Viewing
From Walt Disney Pictures comes the magical retelling of Charles Dickens’ beloved tale – Disney’s A
Christmas Carol, the high-flying, heartwarming adventure for the whole family, starring Jim Carrey.
When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true
meaning of Christmas – but he must act on it before it’s too late. This exhilarating and touching Disney
classic is destined to be part of your holiday tradition, adding sparkle and heart to all your Christmases
yet to come.
Monday, November 28, 2016
The Billionaire’s Vinegar by Benjamin Wallace:
Book Discussion
Facilitator: Heather Pusta
The Billionaire’s Vinegar: The Mystery of the World’s Most Expensive Bottle of Wine, now a New York
Times bestseller, tells the true story of a 1787 Chateau Lafite Bordeaux – supposedly owned by
Thomas Jefferson – that sold for $156,000 at auction, and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected
with it. Was it truly entombed in a Paris cellar for two hundred years? Or was it from the moldy
basement of a devilishly brilliant con artist? As Benjamin Wallace unravels the mystery, we meet a
gallery of intriguing players – from the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who speaks of wines as if
they are women to the obsessive wine collector who discovered the bottle. Pursuing the story from
Monticello to London to Zurich to Munich and beyond, Wallace also offers a mesmerizing history of
wine, complete with vivid accounts of subterranean European laboratories where old vintages are
dated, and of Jefferson’s colorful, wine-soaked days in France, where he literally drank up the culture.
Monday, November 28–Thursday, December 8, 2016
The Culinary Heritage of Nordic Food and Culture:
Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Scott O’Farrell
Center Campus Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
The Culinary Arts program prepares students for technical and managerial careers in restaurants,
catering and instructional food services. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts
and the Certificate in Culinary Arts: Culinary Management are accredited by the American Culinary
Foundation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). With their practical skills and
creative talent, Macomb culinary students and graduates have landed jobs at premier establishments
and have brought home 24 medals from the prestigious International Culinary Olympics held every
four years in Germany.
In their sixth semester of creating an exhibit, the MCCA International Kitchen course presents: The
Culinary Heritage of Nordic Food and Culture.
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, indigenous
ingredients and all aspects of food culture related to that particular country. Countries will include
Iceland, Faroe Islands, Norway and many more!
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 completed
and return a questionnaire, which will be located at the display site. Pre-registration is required
for this event.
Friday, December 2, 2016
Organizing to Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence
South Campus J 340 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:00am – 11:00am
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 MCC, 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 MCC campus community norms and institutional practices.
Knowledge Fair: The Celebration of the College Success
Skills (CSSK 1200) Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Heather Mayernik
South Campus J 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am – 12:00pm; 1:30pm – 3:30pm
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.
Friday, December 2–Thursday, December 8, 2016
The College Success Skills Poster Board Exhibit
Exhibit Director: Cassandra Spieles
South Campus J 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
This student-created exhibit will highlight 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 the library displays.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: Bottle Shock
Facilitator: Heather Pusta
Based on a true story, Bottle Shock chronicles the events leading up to the famous Paris Tastings
of 1976, wherein Napa wines bested the exalted French wines in a blind tasting and put California
wines on the map for good. The story is told through the lives of a father and son duo who founded
Chateau Montelena in the early 1970s and whose Chardonnay went on to win what was eventually
coined the “Judgment of Paris.” Against the backdrop of the turbulent ‘70s and in the shadow of the
French who had dominated the world’s viticulture and viniculture for centuries, unlikely individuals
rose up for California, for America, for wine. And the world of wine was never the same again.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: The 100-Foot Journey
Faculty Liaison: Scott O’Farrell
Starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah
Winfrey, this uplifting story bursts with flavor, passion and heart. When the chilly chef proprietress of
a Michelin-starred French restaurant in southern France gets wind of a culinary immigrant opening
an Indian restaurant just 100 feet from her own, her icy protests escalate to all-out war between
the two establishments. It’s a celebration of triumph over exile as these two worlds collide and one
young man tries to find the comfort of home in every pot – wherever he may be.
Monday, December 5–Thursday, December 8, 2016
Innovations in Mathematics:
Student-Created Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Jonathan Oaks
South Campus Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . during posted library hours
Innovations in Mathematics is a display created by students in Professor Jonathan Oaks’ Math 1100
(Everyday Math) course that exclusively features subjects that are viewed in everyday life, with a
mathematical spin. Topics can range from Martha Stewart to a bottomless trashcan.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: Tora! Tora! Tora! – Part 1
Facilitator: Elton Weintz
This dramatic retelling of the Pearl Harbor attack, “a date which will live in infamy” according to
President Franklin Roosevelt, details everything in the days that led up to that tragic moment in
American history. As United States and Japanese relations strain over the U.S. embargo of raw
materials, Air Staff Officer Minoru Genda plans the preemptive strike against the United States.
Although American intelligence agencies intercept Japanese communications hinting at the attack,
they are unwilling to believe such a strike could ever occur on U.S. soil.
Macomb Community College Professor Elton Weintz of History will facilitate and lead a discussion
following the viewing of the film.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Whiplash: Film Viewing
Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one
of the greats. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor equally known for his teaching talents
as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew
and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s
passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push
him to the brink of both his ability – and his sanity.
Realizing River City by Melissa Grunow:
Book Discussion
Speaker: Melissa Grunow
It’s a story about loss, love, compassion and finally redemption.
At times, life can feel like a challenging feat of survival. Whether it’s living through abusive
relationships or figuring out the complexities of what it means to be a woman searching for love,
Realizing River City is a memoir that proves how despite the troubles we may face, there is hope in
the way we continually risk ourselves in search for the life we want to live. In her poetic exploration
of past relationships, Melissa Grunow’s honest words do not falter in the face of so much loss, taking
the rage we feel about grief and pain and funneling it into truth, beauty, and ultimately redemption
on each page. Realizing River City is about discovering how the most important relationship is the
one we have with ourselves.
Monday, December 12–Thursday, December 15, 2016
The Cultural Influences of Wine in the United States:
Exhibit
Faculty Liaison: Heather Pusta
Wine production is both art and science, a blend of individual creativity and innovative technology.
Wine is a unique commodity; its production predates recorded history. Today, wine is an integral
component of the culture of many countries.
The students of CULH 2025 Wine Appreciation will each complete a project choosing one winery from
the United States that has been directly influenced by another country’s winemaking techniques
and history. Unlike many modern foods, wine’s attractions rely not on bold consistent flavors, but
upon a subtle array of shifting sensations that make its charm difficult to define. The aromas and
bouquets of wine coexist and cohabitate in the same curious fashion as the many different cultures
around the world.
this event.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Multicultural Film Series: Tora! Tora! Tora! – Part 2
Facilitator: Elton Weintz
Macomb Community College Professor Elton Weintz of History will facilitate and lead a discussion
following the viewing of the film.
Book Reads & Self-Reflections
African Literature
Interested participants may choose any or all of the following books to read and answer selfreflection 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 events. Register for these events via the My Macomb Portal.
If you encounter a problem with registering for these events through My Macomb, please contact
MMII at 586-498-4031. Please have the 5-digit registration number ready when calling MMII.
After registering, participants will print and complete each book’s questions from the MMII website:
www.macomb.edu/mmii. Return this sheet and completed answers by November 30, 2016,
to: Dr. Cassandra Spieles, South Campus J 360-3 or Center Campus C 164 during normal
business hours.
Beneath the Lion’s Gaze by Maaza Mengiste
This memorable, heartbreaking story opens in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1974, on the eve of a revolution.
Yonas kneels in his mother’s prayer room, pleading to his god for an end to the violence that has
wracked his family and country. His father, Hailu, a prominent doctor, has been ordered to report to
jail after helping a victim of state-sanctioned to die. And Dawit, Hailu’s youngest son, has joined an
underground resistance movement – a choice that will lead to more upheaval and bloodshed across
a ravaged Ethiopia.
Beneath the Lion’s Gaze tells a gripping story of family, of the bonds of love and friendship set in a
time and place that has rarely been explored in fiction. It is a story about the lengths human beings
will go to in pursuit of freedom and the human price of national revolution.
Burger’s Daughter by Nadine Gordimer
This is the moving story of the unforgettable Rosa Burger, a young woman form South Africa cast
in the mold of a revolutionary tradition. Rosa tries to uphold her heritage handed on by martyred
parents while still carving out a sense of self. Although it is wholly of today, Burger’s Daughter can be
compared to those 19th century Russian classics that make a certain time and place come alive, and
yet stand as universal celebrations of the human spirit.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
Heart of Darkness is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical
and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling upriver into the
heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure.
Marlow’s discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him
in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but of those that underpin Wester
civilization itself.
Lyrics Alley by Leila Aboulela
In 1950s Sudan, the powerful Abuzeid dynasty has amassed a fortune through its trading firm.
With Mahmoud Bey at its helm, they can do no wrong. But when Mahmoud’s son Nur, the brilliant,
handsome heir to the business empire, suffers a debilitating accident, the family stands divided in
the face of an uncertain future.
Lyrics Alley is the evocative story of an affluent Sudanese family shaken by the shifting powers in its
country and the near-tragedy that threatens the legacy it has built for decades.
The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu
Vimbai is the best hairdresser in Mrs. Khumalo’s salon, and she is secure in her status until the
handsome, smooth-talking Dumisani shows up one day for work. Despite her resistance, the two
become friends, and eventually, Vimbai becomes Dumisani’s landlady. He is as charming as he is deft
with the scissors, and Vimbai finds that he means more and more to her.
The Hairdresser of Harare is an acute portrayal of a rapidly changing Zimbabwe. In addition to Vimbai
and Dumisani’s personal development, the book shows us how social concerns shape the lives of
everyday people.
Museum Learning Experiences
Interested participants will have the opportunity to independently attend a number of Detroit
cultural centers. Participating centers are: Arab American National Museum, Charles H. Wright
Museum of African American History, Detroit Holocaust Memorial Center, Detroit Institute of Arts,
and the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society. Participants will earn 0.30 CEU credits
toward the Cultural Competency Certificate (C3) for each museum self-reflection form completed
(0.20 CEU credits for each DIA or MMTHS experience).
Portal. If you encounter a problem registering for this event through My Macomb, please contact
MMII at 586.498.4031 or [email protected]. Please have the 5-digit registration number ready when
calling MMII.
After registering, participants will print and complete each museum’s questions from the MMII
website: www.macomb.edu/mmii. Return this sheet and completed answers by November 30,
2016 to Dr. Gary Flemming, South Campus E 219 or Center Campus N 114.
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.
Detroit Institute of Arts—Islamic Galleries
Individuals will tour the Islamic Galleries at the Detroit Institute of Arts and answer questions
prepared by DIA curators and docents.
Detroit Institute of Arts—African Galleries
Individuals will tour the African Galleries at the Detroit Institute of Arts and answer questions
prepared by DIA curators and docents.
Detroit Institute of Arts—Pre-Columbian Galleries
Individuals will tour the Pre-Columbian Galleries at the Detroit Institute of Arts and answer questions
prepared by Dr. Gary Flemming.
Holocaust Memorial Center
The tale of the Holocaust is one of epic proportions. It is a history not only of evil—although the
evil is undeniable—but also of great courage, strength and righteousness. At America’s first freestanding Holocaust Memorial Center—the Center prides itself on vividly portraying the Holocaust for
more than 25 years, receiving international accolades and heartfelt thanks from millions of visitors.
Individuals will tour the museum and answer questions prepared by the Holocaust Memorial Center
curators and docents.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History provides learning opportunities,
exhibitions, programs and events based on collections and research that explore the diverse history
and culture of African Americans and their African origins.
Founded in 1965 by obstetrician Dr. Charles Wright, this 125,000-square-foot Museum is located
in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center. Individuals will tour the Museum and answer
questions prepared by docents and Macomb College faculty member Dr. Cynthia Brown El.
Arab American National Museum
The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum in the United States
devoted to Arab American history and culture. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to
mainstream audiences, the Museum continues its commitment to dispel misconceptions about Arab
Americans and other minorities. The Museum brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants
and ethnic groups, paying tribute to the diversity of our nation. Individuals will tour the Museum and
answer questions prepared by Arab American National Museum curators and docents.
Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society
The Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the stories
of Michigan citizens who served and sacrificed, here and abroad, from WWI to present. The
11,000-square-foot museum displays the actual equipment, weapons, uniforms and other artifacts
that bear witness to the high cost of freedom. Individuals will tour the Michigan Military Technical &
Historical Society and answer questions prepared by Dr. Gary Flemming.
Library Displays
Library Displays will highlight materials from the libraries’ collections as they relate to various events
throughout the semester. Displays will be located in the lobbies of South Campus and Center
Campus Libraries. The theme for the Fall 2016 semester is National Memorials of Washington D.C.
September 2016
Washington Monument—Center Campus
Theodore Roosevelt Island—South Campus
October 2016
Korean War Veterans Memorial—Center Campus
Vietnam Veterans Memorial—South Campus
November 2016
Lincoln Memorial—Center Campus
Thomas Jefferson Memorial—South Campus
December 2016
World War I Memorial—Center Campus
World War II Memorial—South Campus
MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
James F. Kelly, Chairperson
Vincent Viviano, Vice Chairperson
Jennifer Haase, Secretary
Roseanne DiMaria, Treasurer
Frank Cusumano, Trustee
Joseph DeSantis, Trustee
Elizabeth Lucido, Trustee
James Jacobs, Ph.D., College President
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