News Release

The Detroit Free Press writer John Gallagher speaks at UDM School of Architecture event

University of Detroit Mercy's School of Architecture will host a discussion and reception for current and former students, faculty and alumni on April 3, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the Loranger Architecture Building on the McNichols Campus.

The Detroit Free Press Business Writer John Gallagher is the keynote speaker for the event. One of the city's best reporters on the latest architectural projects, he has covered building and urban development news since 1987. Gallagher also co-authored the AIA Detroit: The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture (WSU Press, 2003) and is currently at work on another book about Michigan architects due out this year.

The event is free and open to all current and past Architecture students, faculty and staff as well as the University community.

Release date: March 17, 2008

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