Becoming: Special Live-Stream Event with Michelle Obama

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CWRU to participate in a special live event with former First Lady, Michelle Obama, author of the critically acclaimed bestselling memoir BECOMING, published by Crown.  

Mrs. Obama has always been interested in reaching out to young people. She is very enthusiastic and committed to this first-of-its-kind event, which will be her only Higher Education appearance this year.

Key Themes for Mrs. Obama's Talk

• Owning your Story and Finding your Voice
• Unseen History
• Support Systems
• Challenges as a First-Gen and Minority Student
• Learning to Swerve/Adapt

Important note: In order to receive the livestream link to participate on your own, you must register online at rsvp.michelleobamainconversation.com by November 5th. If you miss the deadline to register, you can still attend one of the on-campus watch parties on Tuesday, November 9th at 1pm.

The livestream and student trip is sponsored by the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students; Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity; Office of the Provost; Graduate Student Council; Residence Hall Association; Interfraternity Congress and Panhellenic Council Executive Boards; University Student Government; University Diversity Collaborative; University Media Board; and the Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence.

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