In commemoration of Native American Heritage Month, the University of
Mount Union’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host Dr. Don
Bartlette as he presents “Macaroni at Midnight” at 7 p.m. on Thursday,
November 15 in the Campus Grounds of the Hoover-Price Campus Center.
“Macaroni at Midnight” is a tale of Bartlette’s experiences as a
Chippewa Indian child with emotional, speech and physical disabilities,
growing up in poverty, violence, homelessness, child abuse, racism and
alcoholism. Bartlette tells how one person in his community helped him
to overcome childhood disadvantages and survive in a multicultural
world.
Bartlette, while being a full-time public speaker, is also a social
worker, counselor, educator and advocate for minorities, victims of
abuse and persons with disabilities. He has appeared before numerous
radio and television talk shows and local, state and national
conferences.
He has received international recognition, ranging from England’s
“International Men of Achievement,” “Who’s Who in the World,” “20 Most
Interesting People in Stark County” and was nominated for the Marty Mann
award. Bartlette has also worked with countless organizations, ranging
from the National Minority Affairs Coalition, Advisory Board for
Keystone Academy (school for the disabled in Texas), National Institute
for Alternative Care Professionals and all branches of the Armed
Services.
Bartlette is widely recognized for his achievements, being named
“Hometown Hero” and with cities honoring him with “Don Bartlette Day.”