U-M Projects in Detroit

April 2012

On Saturday, April 14 from 8am-12pm, join Midtown Detroit, Inc. and Wayne State University as they team up once again to lead Midtown’s Annual Spring Cleanup Initiative.

Check-in is located at the Wayne State University Welcome Center, located at 42 E. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.

Lunch and an event t-shirt will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Elise Fields at the MDI office: 313.420....

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March 2012

On Saturday, March 17, The University of Michigan Department of Dance and Rackham Graduate School presents Intersections at the Rabbit Hole, from 6pm-8:30pm at the 1515 Broadway theatre.

Choreographed by Tracy Halloran, Intersections at the Rabbit Hole is a contemporary dance performance that focuses on the search for personal and cultural identity of young women. The performance draws on themes from the classic children’s book ...

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Leadership and Public Service Fellowship participants

Funded by the David Bohnett Foundation, the Ford School of Public Policy continues the tradition of sending two interns to the City of Detroit mayor's office. The program has sent students to work on economic development, foreclosure and tax implications, recycling and environmental policy, and a range of other issues. Several mayoral interns have gone on to work for the City since their graduation.

Project Healthy Schools - Detroit logo

The University of Michigan’s Project Healthy Schools, in collaboration with community partners, strives to improve the present and future health of middle school students through school-based education and environmental initiatives. Health behaviors are influenced and improved by these five program goals:

  • Eat more fruits and vegetables
  • Make better beverage choices
  • Be active
  • Eat less fast and fatty foods
  • Spend less time in front of a screen...
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Essay Writing Workshop logo

** This program has ended for the 2011-2012 academic calendar year. Please check back in the fall for information regarding the 2012-2013 academic year. All content is subject to change for the next academic school year.**

Students always tell us that the most intimidating part of our application is the essays. Let us help reduce your anxiety about your essays by attending our essay writing workshop! We’ll talk you through what we’re looking for in your essays and offer some helpful...

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More News

05 March 2012

The Arts of Citizenship program is pleased to announce the 2012 Graduate Student Summer Internships in Public Scholarship

These full-time professional development opportunities in southeast Michigan enable graduate students (Master’s or Doctoral) at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses only) to explore how they may apply their knowledge, skills and interests to careers outside the Academy, while building valuable relationships and...

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19 January 2012
Students spelling out 'ArcStart' with their bodies

ArcStart is a three-week residential program from July 16, 2012 – August 6, 2012, that offers high school students the opportunity to experience the rewarding intensity of a college architecture studio. The program will provide students with a taste of life in a vibrant college town along with the confidence and skills to pursue a career in architecture or design. ...

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12 April 2012
Sing Your Song: A Sankofa Film Series Presentation

The University of Michigan Detroit Center concludes its Sankofa film series with the documentary, Sing Your Song, on Friday, April 20 from 6-8 p.m. The event includes complimentary admission, parking and light refreshments to all attendees. 

Many people are familiar with the musical legacy of Harry Belafonte; however, there was much more to his life than entertainment. This film attempts to fill in the gaps by paying homage to his significant contributions...

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11 April 2012

On Friday, April 20 from 10-11 a.m., the University of Michigan Detroit Center presents, Public Art and Civic Pride. This event includes complimentary admission and parking to all attendees.

Facilitated and created by artepreneur Suzanne Bilek, Public Art and Civic Pride is a slide show presentation showcasing the artwork of Detroit’s city streets. Through murals, marble monuments and creative tributes; come see historical works of art and the contemporary artists...

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16 March 2012
Detroit Center Opening Day Open House

UPDATE: For event photos, visit umdetroitcenter.tumblr.com

The University of Michigan Detroit Center is pleased to host its 2nd Annual Opening Day Open House, Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 9:30am – 4:00pm. This event includes complimentary admission, food, refreshments and parking to all attendees.

The Open House is an opportunity for the U-M and Detroit communities to partake in one of the city’s...

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