In Memoriam: Elizabeth M. Soden
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- Third Annual U-M 3MT® Competition
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- Registration Now Open! Fall Course for International Scholars, Researchers, Faculty, Staff, and Post-Docs
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- ELI Open House, November 13, 2017
- Registration Now Open: Spring 2018 Course for International Scholars, Researchers, Faculty, Staff, and Post-Docs Runs May 15 – June 14
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- Video: John Swales on Genre & English for Academic Purposes
- Video: John Levis on The Importance of Social Factors in L2 Pronunciation Learning
- Third-Annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition
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- Sign Up Now! "Power Up Your English with Great Self-Study Apps + Sites" Workshop
- ELI 75th Anniversary Celebration
- Registration Now Open! Winter Course for International Scholars, Researchers, Faculty, Staff, and Post-Docs
- Selma film screening and discussion
- Info Session: ELI/SLC Co-Mentoring Program
- Diane Larsen-Freeman Festschrift Published
Elizabeth M. Soden, known as Betsy to her friends and colleagues, received her M.A. in Linguistics at the University of Michigan and taught at the English Language Institute as a Lecturer until her retirement in 1989. At the ELI, she was not only a well-respected teacher and beloved colleague but also served as Reading Coordinator and Student Advisor. After her retirement, she volunteered at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital library and committed much of her time and energy in advocacy work on behalf of the parents of and children suffering from Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Betsy and her husband Vern formed and led the FASD support group in Washtenaw and were on the Michigan-statewide FASD Task force. Her commitment and leadership will be missed by all who knew her.