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Episode #622 - March 18th, 2014

Tonight. there's a wonderful film called "Girl Rising" that will be showed Saturday, March 29th at Notre Dame.  Matt Deitchley from INDOT will be on to talk about the impact of the weather. There is a cool Poetry Slam taking place this Thursday at the Snit Museum on the campus of Notre Dame. Dick Kuehl and Greg Furry will share about the annual South Bend Bicycle Swamp Meet.

Original Airdate: March 18, 2014

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    Girl Rising
    Phyllis Wezeman, Liz Rosencruntz More Information
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    There's a wonderful film called "Girl Rising" that will be showed Saturday, March 29th at the Hesburgh Library on the campus of Notre Dame. It's the story of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 different countries that deals with the struggles they face to get education. This powerful fill is being presented by the Malawi Matters group and Phyllis Wezeman and Liz Rosencruntz will share the trailer of the film and tell us what Malawi Matters does. More info here: www.malawimatters.org

    Guests

    1. Phyllis WezemanPresident/VolunteerMalawi Matters Inc.
    2. Liz RosencruntzBoard Member/VolunteerMalawi Matters Inc.

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    INDOT
    Matt Deitchley More Information
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    The roads have taken a beating this winter and Matt Deitchley from INDOT will be on Experience Michiana tonight to talk about the impact of the weather, the start of road construction season, and the importance of safe driving through construction zones. Get more info here: www.in.gov/indot/

    Guests

    1. Matt DeitchleyMedia Relations DirectorINDOT

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    Poetry Slam
    Coleen Hoover, Bridget Hoyt More Information
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    There is a cool Poetry Slam taking place this Thursday at the Snit Museum on the campus of Notre Dame. It's a contest where the audience will be asked to participate. You could be one of the poets or judges. Coleen Hoover and Bridget Hoyt will give us all the details tonight on Experience Michiana. If you want to sign up contact Coleen here: hoover.14@nd.edu or 574-631-4799.

    Guests

    1. Coleen HooverCreative Writing Program CoordinatorUniversity of Notre Dame
    2. Bridget HoytCurator of EducationThe Snite Museum

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    South Bend Bicycle Swamp Meet
    Dick Kuehl, Greg Furry More Information
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    If you're excited about the approach of Spring and are looking forward to getting out on your bicycle, then you'll want to watch Experience Michiana tonight where Dick Kuehl and Greg Furry will share about the annual South Bend Bicycle Swamp Meet. It's happening this Sunday, March 23rd at the Big Red Barn at Saint Patrick's County Park. There will be a little bit of everything new and used that you would need to be ready to ride. It's put on by the Michiana Bicycle Association and NIMBA. Get more info here: www.mabbike.com or www.NIMBA-bike.org

    Guests

    1. Dick KuehlTreasurerMichiana Bicycle Association
    2. Greg FurryBoard MemberNIMBA

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