NAMES AND FACES: Marlee Matlin coming to Albion

Marlee Matlin coming to Albion Fresh on the heels of her recent "Dancing with the Stars" appearance on ABC, award-winning actress Marlee Matlin has agreed to speak at Starr Commonwealth's Founder's Day, to be held Oct. 5 at the institution's Albion campus. Through American Sign Language and the assistance of her personal interpreter, Matlin will address the audience of students, staff, families and friends of Starr Commonwealth as the organization celebrates its 95th anniversary. Matlin won an Oscar for her role in "Children of a Lesser God," and has carved out a meaty film and TV career. A mother of four and deeply passionate about children, Matlin has hosted several educational and children's programs and is the author of a series of children's books. Why Starr? Matlin also is a close personal friend of Henry Winkler, last... [read full story]                    

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