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EngageD -- Feb. 25 - Wayne State University
Feb. 25
Students, faculty assist Detroit’s vaccination effort
Wayne State University College of Education researchers report new findings about the relationship between attendance and reading and returning to school after COVID-19
 Warrior family faces rare disease head on
Sonia Eden, M.D., named interim chair of Department of Neurosurgery.
Letter: Demolish I-375 and replace it with opportunity

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COVID-19 rates plunge in Michigan nursing homes following vaccinations COVID-19 rates plunge in Michigan nursing homes following vaccinations  

The difficult job of getting vaccines to where they need to be - A discussion on supply chain science  

The difficult job of getting vaccines to where they need to be - A discussion on supply chain science
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Michigan's top executives see economic optimism, return to in-person work in next six months  

Michigan's top executives see economic optimism, return to in-person work in next six months
Jail lockup tied to early death in U.S. counties Jail lockup tied to early death in U.S. counties  

Lack of school transportation in Detroit drives down reading achievements  

Lack of school transportation in Detroit drives down reading achievements
In changing Grosse Pointes, subtle racism gives way to political extremism In changing Grosse Pointes, subtle racism gives way to political extremism  

Cultural district Wi-Fi to set stage for outdoor programs  

Cultural district Wi-Fi to set stage for outdoor programs
Historic preservation tax credit returns nearly a decade later Historic preservation tax credit returns nearly a decade later  

Flint water crisis: Unresolved questions and a time for national reflection  

Flint water crisis: Unresolved questions and a time for national reflection
How the story of Remus Robinson relates to current racial disparities in health care How the story of Remus Robinson relates to current racial disparities in health care  


 

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Highlighted events

COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall: Communities of Color COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall: Communities of Color  

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is hosting its second COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall on Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. on Facebook Live. Moderated by Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, a panel of experts including Wayne Pediatrics' Dr. Lynn Smitherman will discuss common questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine within communities of color.

Looking Ahead to Juneteenth: Discussing the Past, Examining the Present, Considering the Future  

As we close out Black History Month, join us at 6 p.m. Feb. 25 for a virtual lecture looking ahead to the annual celebration of Black freedom, Juneteenth.

Looking Ahead to Juneteenth: Discussing the Past, Examining the Present, Considering the Future
Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series: Reginald Dwayne Betts Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series: Reginald Dwayne Betts  

Join the Wayne State University Alumni Association and the Irvin D. Reid Honors College for the Arthur L. Johnson Urban Perspectives Lecture Series featuring acclaimed author Reginald Dwayne Betts at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 on Zoom.

Health Disparities and Systemic Racism  

On Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m., the Student Pharmacists Diversity Council will host a panel discussion about how health disparities and systemic racism impact health care and quality of care.

Health Disparities and Systemic Racism
Elevate Their Voices Elevate Their Voices  

The Association for Black Social Workers Student Organization invites you on to a conversation focused on creating a Black social workers guide to holistic wellness. This virtual event will be hosted on Zoom on Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Join us via the Zoom link, with the Meeting ID: 941 0013 4813 and Passcode: 940379, or call 1-646-876-9923.


 
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