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News Briefs: Week of October 8, 2019

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Crain’s include Bellanca and Hurns in list of notables

WCC President Rose Bellanca and Vice President of Instruction Kimberly Hurns were included in Crain’s Detroit list of 35 “Notable Women in Education Leadership.” According to Crain’s, the list selects people based on their career accomplishments and successes, community contributions and mentorship.

 

Gender and sexuality conference coming to campus

Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community by “gathering, sharing knowledge, building community, and having a lot of FUN!” at the Liberal Arts Building on Oct. 18 from 6-9 p.m. and Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Genocide survivor to present

Rwanda genocide survivor Kizito D. Kalmia will speak at the next meeting of the Global Discussion Series on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. in LA 375. The free public event is hosted by the International Student Center and the Student Activities Office.

 

Student club fair day Oct. 15 & 16

Active student clubs will have tables to greet and inform interested students about their campus activities from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Center. Club leaders interested in setting up a table should submit a table request form on the Campus Connect website.

 

Nicholas Ketchum | Deputy Editor

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