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News Briefs: Week of April 8, 2019

Photo by Carmen Cheng | Washtenaw Voice

Sister Pie inspiration talk

The Bailey Library and Entrepreneurship Center will host Lisa Ludwinski, author of “Sister Pie, The Recipes and Stories of a Big-Hearted Bakery in Detroit.” Ludwinski began her bakery Sister Pie out of her parents’ kitchen before becoming a popular spot that has been featured in “Bon Appetit” and “The New York Times.” The event will take place on April 10 at 3 p.m. in the Bailey Library Active Learning Zone.

Police had initially responded to multiple reports of sounds of gunshots, which occurred near a vigil commemorating the victims of the recent mass shooting in a New Zealand mosque.

Officers confirmed the sounds actually originated from popping balloons, which sounded similar to gunshots.

Darwin: Books, Beetles and Botany

Presented by WCC professor David A. Wooten, this seminar will detail the life of English naturalist Charles Darwin and give students a chance to view his private book collection, as well as other artifacts and more. Event will happen on April 10 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Morris Lawrence room 101.

A2 Entrepreneurs Growing Hope Tour

Join the A2 Entrepreneurs club for their tour of local nonprofit organization Growing Hope, as part of their Building Blocks for the Food Entrepreneur workshop series. Learn more about Growing Hope and entrepreneurship in food and local businesses. Event is on April 10, 4-6 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/entregrowhope.

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