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Kathleen Schenck

Kathleen Schenck writes about arts and culture, equity, healthy communities and more. With a B.A. and M.F.A. in creative writing and an M.A. in TESOL and applied linguistics, she moved to the Lakeshore following a postgraduate fellowship from the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan. Write to Kathleen about nonprofit volunteer and fundraising opportunities or anything else at contact@thelakeshorewm.com.

Kathleen Schenck's Latest Articles

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo joins Poet Laureate of Douglas Jack Ridl in a virtual conversation.

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo kicks off 2021 Big Read

By Kathleen Schenck

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Arts and Culture

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October 31, 2021

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo has a virtual conversation with Poet Laureate of Douglas Jack Ridl about her book, this year’s Big Read.

Sandra Lake is the 2021 recipient of the Ottawa County Excellence in Equity Award.

Health worker honored with 2021 Excellence in Equity Award

By Kathleen Schenck

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Healthy Communities

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October 31, 2021

Sandra Lake, who led Ottawa County’s response to COVID-19, is described as a “voice for inclusion.” She made sure vaccine clinics were staffed with people who spoke multiple languages.