SPEAKERS AND EXHIBITS

At The War Memorial

Barbara Pierce Bush, humanitarian and co-founder and Board Chair of Global Health Corps pictured live at The War Memorial.


The Great Crusade Lecture Series: Operation Cobra, The Beachhead Breakout presented by Steve Mrozek
Aug
8

The Great Crusade Lecture Series: Operation Cobra, The Beachhead Breakout presented by Steve Mrozek

The Great Crusade is an upcoming lecture series by Steve Mrozek, Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum. This series will delve into World War II's history and American air power's role in the conflict. Through a mix of storytelling, historical analysis, and personal anecdotes, Mrozek will provide a unique perspective on this pivotal period in history. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those who served and the impact of their contributions on our world today.

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The Great Crusade Lecture Series: The Airborne Phase Overlord, presented by Steve Mrozek
Jul
11

The Great Crusade Lecture Series: The Airborne Phase Overlord, presented by Steve Mrozek

The Great Crusade is an upcoming lecture series by Steve Mrozek, Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum. This series will delve into World War II's history and American air power's role in the conflict. Through a mix of storytelling, historical analysis, and personal anecdotes, Mrozek will provide a unique perspective on this pivotal period in history. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those who served and the impact of their contributions on our world today.

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The Great Crusade Lecture Series: The Road to The Great Crusade
Jun
27

The Great Crusade Lecture Series: The Road to The Great Crusade

The Great Crusade is an upcoming lecture series by Steve Mrozek, Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum. This series will delve into World War II's history and American air power's role in the conflict. Through a mix of storytelling, historical analysis, and personal anecdotes, Mrozek will provide a unique perspective on this pivotal period in history.

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The Great Crusade Exhibit
May
22
to Sep 7

The Great Crusade Exhibit

The Great Crusade is an upcoming lecture series by Steve Mrozek, Director of Selfridge Military Air Museum. This series will delve into World War II's history and American air power's role in the conflict. Through a mix of storytelling, historical analysis, and personal anecdotes, Mrozek will provide a unique perspective on this pivotal period in history. Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices made by those who served and the impact of their contributions on our world today.

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OU Scholars Series: HOP UP PT
Feb
16

OU Scholars Series: HOP UP PT

Continuing in The War Memorial’s fine tradition of presenting poignant thought leaders, we’re thrilled to reconvene our partnership with Oakland University, offering lectures, discussions, and learning experiences with our region’s leading academicians, all completely free to the public.

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OU Scholars Series: Peter Trumbore
Nov
16

OU Scholars Series: Peter Trumbore

Continuing in The War Memorial’s fine tradition of presenting poignant thought leaders, we’re thrilled to reconvene our partnership with Oakland University, offering lectures, discussions, and learning experiences with our region’s leading academicians, all completely free to the public.

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2020 Michigan Fundraising Climate Survey
Mar
10

2020 Michigan Fundraising Climate Survey

Join Montgomery Consulting at the release of the 2020 Michigan Fundraising Climate Survey with a briefing for community and nonprofit leaders. This will be the first 2020 session of a new series focused on the issues, challenges, and opportunities facing community and nonprofit leaders.

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Bringing Back the Predators of Isle Royale: A Restoration Story
Dec
8

Bringing Back the Predators of Isle Royale: A Restoration Story

Isle Royale is a wilderness island in the remotest corner of Lake Superior. Home to the longest predator and prey study in the world, this National Park was faced with a dwindling wolf population and a growing population of moose. If you are curious about why the Park decided to restore the top predator and how complicated it was to do so, please join us for a talk by Phyllis Green, Retired Park Superintendent of Isle Royale. Phyllis will provide a brief orientation to this remote park as well as a photo documentary on the journey across two states and one province to restore the wolf population on Isle Royale.

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Pilgrimage to Peace
Sep
19

Pilgrimage to Peace

Join Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), as she hosts a conversation with Rabbi Dr. Daniel Roth from Israel and Aziz Abu Sarah, a Palestinian-American, about multi-faith dialogue and engagement in constructive conflict, peace and the reality of life in Israel and Palestine.

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Gil Schafer — Creating Places to Call Home: How Tradition, Style, and Memory Can Inspire Ways of Living
Nov
3

Gil Schafer — Creating Places to Call Home: How Tradition, Style, and Memory Can Inspire Ways of Living

Award-winning architect Gil Schafer III, AIA, appears live as part of The War Memorial’s Art & Antiques! Prior to establishing G. P. Schafer Architect, PLLC in 2002, Gil worked in several distinguished practices on large-scale projects around the country; his current work is equally impressive and varied.

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