In November 2010, the Center for Professional & Personal Ethics participated in the
National Day of Listening
The campus of Central Michigan University on November 26, 2010 ("Black Friday"). Interviewed on this day were Dr. Bruce Roscoe, Dean of Students, and Sally Goodrow, founder of the Goodrow Fund.
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On November 22, 2010, Hope May interviewed Dr. Nolan Kaiser about a tragic accident that he had at age 14. Fascinated by all sciences, Nolan was replicating one of Thomas Edison's experiments. However, things went tragically wrong resulting in 4th degree burns, complete loss of vision, and the loss of Nolan's left hand. Despite all of this, Nolan earned a Ph.D. in philosophy and taught at Central Michigan University for over 40 years. Here, he talks about his accident, and how it enabled him to overcome his prejudice against the disabled.
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On November 23, 2010, Hope May interviewed Deanna Heath. Deanna worked at the Mt. Pleasant Hospice for many years and was instrumental in raising millions of dollars to build a beautiful new hospice building in Mt. Pleasant, Woodland Hospice, where she was the Director for several years. Deanna explains why she was compelled to leave her position as Hospice Director and return to school to earn an MSW, enabling her to embark on a new career that will take her back to the things called her to hospice in the first place - deep meaningful experience with individuals.
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On November 26, 2010, Hope May interviewed Dr. Bruce Roscoe. Dr. Roscoe has been Dean of Students for 17 years at Central Michigan University. This position he sees both the bright and dark spots of student life. In this interview, he discusses the darkest part of his job -- dealing with the death of students. As we learn, despite the difficulty of this experience, insights are gained - an important one being that young people need more structured help - more rituals - to help them make sense of death of their colleagues. Pictured below is one effort - a 'wall of mourning' that the CMU student government established to serve as a place of rememberance of students that have passed.
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On November 26, 2010, Hope May interviewed Sally Goodrow. John Goodrow, Sally's husband, was rector of St. John's Parish from 1962-1985. From the beginning of his 23 years at St. John's,
John used his discretionary funds to provide financial assistance to community members. John passed due to medical complication in his 50s. In this interview, Sally discusses how the obstacles she overcame in preserving John's legacy, in forming the Goodrow Fund, an important source of support for community members in need of financial assistance.
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John used his discretionary funds to provide financial assistance to community members. John passed due to medical complication in his 50s. In this interview, Sally discusses how the obstacles she overcame in preserving John's legacy, in forming the Goodrow Fund, an important source of support for community members in need of financial assistance.
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On November 27, Hope May interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Wigand, her husband. Dr. Wigand is internationally known for revealing the truth about tobacco. The Academy Award nominated film tells his story (Russell Crowe plays Wigand). In 2003, Dr. Wigand moved to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan where he lives with his Hope (pictured with Dr. Wigand). Here, she interviews him about childhood episodes and lessons which were formative in Wigand's development as a man of conscience. Dr. Wigand also discusses how he continues to pursue the values instilled him by his parents through his role as a member of the Mt. Pleasant Board of Education, and through helping a special student, Sara Mudd, a student of Dr. Wigand's when he was at duPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
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