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DIA Highlights Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with Events


April 29, 2021
Catch a performance from Revolution Chinese Yoyo on May 6. // Photograph courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Observed throughout May, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the history, traditions, culture, and contributions of our country’s Asian and Pacific Islander community. This year, the Detroit Institute of Arts is celebrating the heritage month with a lineup of nearly 20 virtual events that spotlight artistry from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and more.
Events kick off on May 1 with the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Opening Performance. During the event, choreographer and professional dancer Joori Jung will perform ....

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WHMI 93.5 Local News : Four Local Residents Named To State Boards And Commissions


December 21, 2020
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed 4 local residents to state boards and commissions.
Cristian LaBar, of Howell, was, this past week, appointed by Governor Whitmer to the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists. The Board works with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to promote rules for licensing and ascertaining minimal entry level competency for occupational therapists and therapy assistants. LaBar is an occupational therapist with the Livingston Educational Service Agency Early On program.
Also from Howell, Katheryn Mazzara was named to the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery. A retired senior midwife and certified professional midwife through the North American Registry of Midwives, Mazzara will work with LARA to establish and implement the licensure program for the practice of midwifery in Michigan. ....

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