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EngageD -- Oct. 1 - Wayne State University
Oct. 1
Whitmer, state data backs Wilson on reduction of racial gap in COVID infections, deaths
Norma Love-Schropshire, DSW, advocates for digital justice in and out of the classroom
History professor helps explain why urban planning should first look to the past

In the news

Civil rights report lays out ways Michigan schools can level playing field Civil rights report lays out ways Michigan schools can level playing field  

Experts respond after President Trump fails to condemn white supremacist groups at debate  

Experts respond after President Trump fails to condemn white supremacist groups at debate
Michigan’s effort to end gerrymandering revives a practice rooted in ancient Athens Michigan’s effort to end gerrymandering revives a practice rooted in ancient Athens  

Commentary: Disappearance of 'old normal' offers opportunities to build more equitable future  

Commentary: Disappearance of 'old normal' offers opportunities to build more equitable future
DMC drops plans for sports medicine institute near arena DMC drops plans for sports medicine institute near arena  

Ginsburg’s Detroit connections, admirers, reflect on her legacy  

Ginsburg’s Detroit connections, admirers, reflect on her legacy
After decriminalization of 'magic' mushrooms in Ann Arbor, medical professionals issue warnings After decriminalization of 'magic' mushrooms in Ann Arbor, medical professionals issue warnings  

Europe’s far-right stands behind Trump in U.S. 2020 election  

Europe’s far-right stands behind Trump in U.S. 2020 election

 

Highlighted events

A Discussion on LGBTQ  and Religion A Discussion on LGBTQ and Religion  

Join the WSU Office of Multicultural Student Engagement for a conversation on the intersection of LGBTQ and religion. The virtual discussion takes place on Oct. 7 at noon. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.

Two Husbands: One Black, One White; Both Gay and Old; and Still Dancing  

WSU brings you a special virtual conversation for Coming Out Week. On Oct. 9 at noon, Wayne State alumnus Dr. John Hunter and his husband, Dr. Harold Kooden, will share their personal coming-out stories. The couple will reflect on their interracial relationship, John’s career as an artist and Harold’s work as an LGBTQ activist. (Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.)

Two Husbands: One Black, One White; Both Gay and Old; and Still Dancing

 
National Hispanic Heritage Month

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