March 29, 2005
UDM Theatre Company and Marygrove College collaborate
for the rock musical Godspell
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UDM Theatre Company and Marygrove College have come together for a modern-day
Detroit spin of one of the theatre world's favorite rock musicals, Godspell.
The production features a unique view of Jesus and his followers as they
re-enact parables and scenes from Jesus' life, based on the Gospel according
to St. Matthew. Godspell will be performed from March 31 through
April 10 at the Marygrove College Theatre. There will be a talkback on April
10 immediately following the performance.
The discount ticket price for UDM faculty and staff is $13. Discount tickets for students are $3. To purchase tickets, visit the UDM Theatre box office located in Reno Hall, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call 993-3270. Tickets can also be purchased at the Marygrove box office on performace days, Thursday and Friday from 6-8 p.m., Saturday 3-8 p.m. and Sunday 12:30-2 p.m. [more]
CEC to host Career Builder Workshop series
The Career Education Center (CEC) will sponsor a series of Career Builder
Workshops during the week of April 4-8, designed to assist students in the
career development process. The week will conclude with the Career Builder
Expo, which will provide an opportunity for students to meet potential employers
and learn about career opportunities available after graduation. For more
information about the following workshops, visit the CEC
web site.
- How to Use The Internet in Your Job Search
Monday, April 4 from 3-5 p.m. in the Reno Theatre Conference room - Researching Potential Employers
Tuesday, April 5 from 1-2 p.m. in the McNichols Library - Lead with your strengths: How to make an employer fall in love
with you
Wednesday, April 6 from 3-5 p.m. in the Reno Commons - Dining for Success
Thursday, April 7 from 5:45-8 p.m. in the President’s Dining Room - Career Builder Expo
Friday, April 8 from 12-4 p.m. in the Student Center Fountain Lounge
School of Dentistry Alumni Auction
The School of Dentistry will hold its second annual Alumni Auction on Thursday,
April 21 from 6-10 p.m. at the Ward Conference Center on the Outer Drive
Campus. The auction, which will kick off the School’s Alumni Weekend,
will include a wine tasting and strolling dinner. Sportscaster and author
Eli Zaret will be the auctioneer for this event, which includes both live
and silent auction formats. Proceeds will support the building fund for
the Dental School. Tickets are $60 per person. If you are interested in
attending, please contact Marie Lawson in the dean’s office at 313-494-6620.
Domestic Violence Committee to host spring lecture
and panel discussion
UDM’s Domestic Violence Committee will host its spring lecture and
panel discussion, “Intimate Partner Violence and Homelessness,”
on Tuesday, April 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
Carla Groh, associate professor of Nursing, will discuss the relationship
between intimate partner violence and homelessness followed by a panel discussion,
featuring local providers dedicated to these issues: Detroit Rescue Mission
Ministries, First Step and YWCA Interim House. The event is free and open
to University and local community members.
Thumbs Up!
JoAnne Isbey, associate professor of English, will present
the paper, "Chaucer's 'Wife of Bathe': Transformation from the Loathly
Lady to Medieval Feminist," at the 40th International Congress on Medieval
Studies at Western Michigan University in May.
The Instructional Design Studio recently received a grant for software licenses from CourseMaker Suite - a Learn.com software program.