Five students from University of Michigan School of Music performed for over 100 senior citizens on Thursday, December 9 at the University of Michigan Detroit Center. The artists are participants in the Outreach in the Performing Arts program that organizes performances by student musicians at regional schools, hospitals, and retirement centers. Professor Louis Nagel serves as the faculty advisor.
Among the performers were vocalist Ashley Mulcahy, cellist Alan Tilley,...
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Phonz Williams, staff writer for the ABC crime drama, Detroit 1-8-7, returned to his hometown as a featured speaker for the panel, "Detroit in Prime Time: The Significance of Detroit 187" on Thursday, November 4 at the University of Michigan Detroit Center. Nearly 200 audience members attended the event that included a reception for Mr. Williams and other program participants.
After...
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Studio:DETROIT-HS is an integrated architectural exploration education program designed for highly motivated high school students who have been traditionally under-represented in the field of architecture. It is a unique opportunity for interested Detroit area high school juniors and seniors to learn about and explore the possibilities of a career as an architect as well as be matched early in their exploration to mentors in the field. The curriculum takes a practical, hands-on approach to...
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Pat Miller of the School of Social Work recently hosted a College and Career Workshop for the Skillman Foundation’s Technical Assistance Center. Over 30 high school and parents attended the event. The workshop included Detroit Center Director Addell Austin Anderson as the featured speaker.
Detroit Center staff and supporters joined the College of Engineering MEZ Robotics students to march in the recent Detroit Public Schools Back to School Parade.
Read a recent Metro Times article about how the for-credit University of Michigan program that houses students in the city, Semester in Detroit, has affected the lives of several students who participated.
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