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11 October 2012
Work Detroit Presents: Dissidence

Opening Friday, October 19, the 2012 Fall exhibition season at Work Detroit continues with, Dissidence.

An opening reception for this intriguing exhibition will take place on Friday, October 19 from 6 - 9 p.m. This event is open to the public and includes complimentary admission, refreshments and parking.

Curated by Ryan Herberholz of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design (BFA student), this exhibition focuses on the globalized voices of dissent that...

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10 October 2012
University of Michigan Medical Development Career Chat

A great opportunity! If you are a Detroit area professional with interest and/or experience in medical development, please join us for an October 15th networking event in Detroit!

The University of Michigan's Office of Development in partnership with the Medical Development team, is hosting the event, "Careers in Philanthropy" with a focus on U-M Medical Development career opportunities. 

Our guests will hear about the organization's goals...

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02 October 2012
Liaoning Musical Troupe Performance

The University of Michigan Detroit Center, in partnership with the Confucius Institutes of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University present the Liaoning Musical Troupe on Sunday, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. Admission to this unique cultural event is free to all attendees.

Direct from China, the Liaoning University Performance Troupe presents an extraordinary variety show of traditional Chinese music, song and dance at the Community Arts Auditorium (450 Reuther Mall)...

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26 September 2012
The Legislative Collaborative series, Carl Levin

*Update: Interview with Carl Levin and event video are embedded at the end of this article*

The University of Michigan Detroit will host Michigan U.S. Senator, Carl Levin (D) on Tuesday, October 9, from 9-10 a.m. as part of its Legislative Collaborative series. This invitation only event is open to the press. The Legislative Collaborative is a quarterly political forum sponsored by the Michigan State University and...

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26 September 2012
Land Abandonment, Land Development: The Future of Detroit

On Friday, October 19 from 12 – 1:30 p.m., the Center for Local, State and Urban Policy (CLOSUP) and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy present, Land Abandonment, Land Development: The Future of Detroit.

This panel discussion on land development and the future of Detroit features John Gallagher of the Detroit Free Press, Wayne State University Professor of Urban Planning, Avis C. Vidal and is moderated by Reynolds Farley, Professor Emeritus of...

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25 September 2012
School of Social Work: MSW/PhD Prospective Student Session

On Friday, November 2 from 4 – 6 p.m., the University of Michigan School of Social Work will host the MSW/PhD Prospective Student Session.

This event provides an opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Social Work Faculty & Staff, Degree Requirements and Financial Aid.

Prospective MSW students will receive an...

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21 September 2012
Michigan Daily Journalism Conference 2012

The University of Michigan Detroit Center in partnership with the Michigan Daily, will host the 2012 Michigan Daily High School Journalism Conference. This free, one-day conference takes place on Saturday, November 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Michigan Daily High School Journalism Conference provides students with an opportunity to listen to professional...

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11 September 2012
2nd Annual Midtown Challenge: *POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2013*

*This Event has been postponed until the Spring of 2013. We are sorry for any inconvience this may cause. Check back soon for updates*

Join the University of Michigan Detroit Center and Semester in Detroit Program on Saturday, September 29 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Midtown Challenge. This team building exercise is open to the public (must at least high school age to participate) and...

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05 September 2012
Detropia: Opening September 14

Opening September 14: DETROPIA

  • Royal Oak: Main Art (filmmakers in person 9/14 & 9/15)
  • Detroit: Ren Cen 4 (filmmakers in person 9/15 & 9/16)
  • Ann Arbor: Michigan Theater (filmmakers in person 9/16)

 

Detroit’s story has encapsulated an iconic narrative over the last century—the rise of manufacturing and the middle class and the promise of a utopian dream. Today the city...

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27 August 2012
Work Detroit Presents: Stamina

Opening Friday, September 7, the 2012 Fall exhibition season at Work Detroit kicks off with, Stamina.

This exhibition focuses on the endurance and physicality required in art making. Whether it’s process or product, art is created or destroyed by the physical stamina of the body. As exhibited in our own bodies, there exists fracturing and dissolving, as well as development and accumulation. Like art making, these processes manifested in our bodies are the result of...

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