by Ruth Orth
It may be cold outside, but spring is in full swing at Miami University Middletown. No doubt more events will be planned as the semester moves forward, but you can find a taste of what’s to come below.
2015 Casper Memorial Lecture featuring Michael Chertoff: Thursday, March 12 at 7pm, Dave Finkelman Auditorium
Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security, will present a lecture titled “Homeland Security: Emerging Risks, Threats, and Solutions” for the annual Casper Memorial Lecture. Secretary Chertoff worked to strengthen American borders; provide intelligence analysis and infrastructure protection; increased the Department’s focus on preparedness ahead of disasters; implemented enhanced security at airports and borders; and spearheaded a national cyber security strategy.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Request tickets at
regionals.miamioh.edu/casperlecture/index.htm
For more information on this event, call 513.727.3471 or email Ruth Willis at willisra@miamioh.edu.
Dancing Wheels: Thursday, April 9 at 12pm, Dave Finkelman Auditorium
Dancing Wheels is the first modern dance company to integrate professional stand-up and sit-down (wheelchair) dancers. Started in 1980, the Cleveland-based company has performed, taught, and inspired children and adults of all abilities around the world. In the United States, Dancing Wheels presents more than 100 performances reaching audiences of 125,000 each year.
This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested at regionals.miamioh.edu//news/2015/dancing-wheels-art-show-promote-same-difference-theme
This event is sponsored by Miami University Middletown’s Student Activities, Disability Services, Student Affairs, Marketing & Public Relations.
For more information on this event, call 513.217.4184 or email CarrieChambers@miamioh.edu.
An Evening of Appalachian Reflections with Ercel Eaton: Tuesday, March 17 at 6pm, Verity Lodge
Ercel Eaton is an author of two books, a poet and a retired journalist after 43 years from the Hamilton Journal News. Her first book is a compilation of her work on life in the Appalachians entitled Appalachian Yesterdays, and is in its fifth printing. A new publication, Caramels, is a collection of her moving poetry. Eaton’s first and foremost ambition has always been to dispel the “hillbilly” stereotype of the Appalachian people.
Verity Traditions programs are free and open to the public. To view a current schedule of programs offered through May 2015, visit www.regionals.miamioh.edu/verity/events.
Miami University Middletown is located at 4200 N. University Blvd.