Dr. Williams is an esteemed scholar of literature and an unmatched educator. He is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of English, Language, and Literature and recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Golden Apple Award. Dr. Williams' knowledge and passion transform the way his students think about literature and language. Engaging generations of students, he has been a member of the Michigan teaching community since 1970 and has been transformed, too, by his students! Can you say Go Blue?

About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)