| Professor and CASL alumnus Martin Hershock is wrapping up the Fall '16 semester, as well as the College's strategic planning process.
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| CASL faculty, students and alumni are involved in a variety of
classes, research, activities and philanthropy,
and are making an impact locally, regionally and nationally.
Please enjoy the following stories.
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| Engagement Day 2017Join us on January 19 for our third annual Engagement Day. Meet with students from all three U-M campuses as well as faculty, staff, and community partners to learn new ways to get involved on campus or in the community. Opportunities for service learning, research, and volunteerism will be on display. We are also looking for alumni presenters whose work demonstrates a collaboration between the UM-Dearborn campus and community, including private sector, non-profits, government agencies and others. Click here to apply!
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| 24th Annual MLK Day of Service: January 167:45-8:30 a.m.: Registration, Kochoff Hall,
University Center. 8:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
Following the ceremony volunteers will depart in their own vehicles to the alumni site at Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (7432 Brush St., Detroit, MI 48202). MUFI uses urban agriculture as a platform to promote education, sustainability and community in an effort to empower communities, solve social problems and develop a broader model for redevelopment for other urban communities. Bring boots and gloves and come prepared to work with your hands! Lunch will be provided on-site by the Office of Alumni Relations. Register here.
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| Commitment to Inclusion Reception: February 9, 6 p.m.Fairlane Center (19000 Hubbard Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126)
Speaker: Wright L. Lassiter III, President and Incoming CEO, Henry Ford Health System
Join us for this special event highlighting the inclusive nature of the UM-Dearborn campus community. Come celebrate the wide range of cultures, ethnicities and beliefs on our campus and celebrate how this wonderful diversity is one of our greatest strengths. For more information or to register contact Marsha McMunn.
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Everything we do in CASL supports the success of our students. We provide experiences in the classroom, out in the field and around the world. You support these efforts by funding scholarships, collaborative research, study abroad opportunities and hands-on learning.
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 CASL students at Iceland's Sólheimajökull Glacier. | |
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| With support from Annual Fund gifts, CASL students had the opportunity last summer to see the world through another perspective and to experience an "Educational Expedition" offered through our study abroad programs. Two other CASL Annual Fund options with giving challenges:
- Members of the CASL Dean's Advisory Council offered a challenge of $11,000 to raise funds for the UM-Dearborn CASL Student "Get to Graduation" Fund. Every year CASL students face financial barriers or unanticipated expenses that cause them to struggle to stay in school. Your gift helps eliminate those barriers, gets students to their graduation and shows them the difference philanthropy can make.
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| Academic Departments and Programs
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| Save the Date for Building Success for the 21st Century April 8: 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Fairlane Center
Alumni Day provides high-energy seminars on a number of current topics centered on professional, leadership and personal growth. Connect and learn with fellow alumni on this exciting day of networking and discovery. For more information or to register contact Marsha McMunn.
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Join us for the dedication and reception following the women’s basketball game vs. Lourdes on January 14 at 1 p.m.
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In case you hadn't heard .... UM-Dearborn delivers the Best Bang for the Buck among public universities in the Midwest, according to Washington Monthly's annual ranking!
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| Internships and Co-op
CASL students are looking to gain relevant experience, test out a career field and make valuable contacts. Help CASL students graduate with the professional experience they need to make a difference. Click on a program and follow the links for more information on how to become an employer.
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| "A View from the CASL" is a quarterly e-newsletter for CASL alumni.
Contact us
CASL Administration
UM-Dearborn
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, Michigan 48128
313-593-5490 (phone)
313-593-5552 (fax)
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