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Events:
25th Annual Michigan Women's Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony & Dinner
Wednesday, October
15, 2008
Reception: 5:00 p.m.,
Dinner: 6:00 p.m., Program: 7:00 p.m.
Sheraton Detroit Novi
The
silver anniversary of the Hall of Fame will be
celebrated in style with an evening gala in the metro Detroit
area. Seven women representing the communities of Detroit, East Lansing,
Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Manistee, and Sault Ste. Marie will be
honored at this annual celebration of the achievements of Michigan women
past and present. Sponsorship and program advertising opportunities are
available; see these forms as well as an advance registration form
below. For more details, call (517) 484-1880.
Exhibits:
The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame features more than 200 historical and contemporary
women of Michigan who have been inducted since 1983. This permanent
exhibit offers introductions to and highlights of each of these women.
"Votes for Women"
This returning exhibit chronicles the history of the women's suffrage
movement. You'll be introduced to national leaders such as Susan B.
Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as well as Michigan women who figured
prominently in the movement, including May Stocking Knaggs (Bay City),
Anna Howard Shaw (Big Rapids), and Sojourner Truth (Battle Creek). Among
the many interesting artifacts is a copy of the Women's Century Calendar
dated 1900 which is signed by Anthony.
"Faster, Higher, Stronger:
Michigan Women in Olympic History"
July 13-December 26, 2008
Despite being banned from the ancient Olympics under threat of death,
relegated to non-contact sports in the modern era, and even today
lacking equal representation, women have embraced the philosophy of the
Olympic movement from its inception and excelled at its sports. Over the
years, at least 100 of these women have made their home in Michigan:
some born here, some training here, and some retiring here. All will be
recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in this, the first
exhibit in our state to honor its female Olympic athletes.
"Color, Light,
Energy"
September 7-October 31, 2008
Experience
the artistic vision of Okemos artist Gretchen Foster, who captures
figures, flowers, landscapes, and structures in watercolors and
acrylics.
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