"As an Historian and Dean I have been watching with great interest the contested cultural and political debates surrounding history and memory."
In his blog, "Wrestling with History and Memory," Dean Hershock reflects on the importance of university communities across the country embracing these tough conversations and employing them as tools for moving both their local communities and the nation as a whole forward.
Celebrate Commencement on December 16
Sumer Ghazala and Bryce Michelle Weickwill be recognized as CASL's two Chancellor's Medallion recipients during the university's afternoon commencement ceremony. Each commencement, faculty choose recipients based on academic records, quality of character, vitality, intellect and integrity. [more]
Alumni Suneel Gupta and Farhan Latifwill be the keynote speakers. [more]
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.
MLK Day of Service:Register to volunteer on Monday, January 15!UM-Dearborn Alumni are invited to serve at the official alumni site, the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative, working alongside students, faculty, and staff.
Commitment to Inclusion Reception: Alumni are invited to register and join us on Tuesday, January 16. The annual event is an opportunity to learn about our vision for creating an inclusive campus community, to talk with students whose organizations are fulfilling our vision and to discover what you can do to help further our mission. Questions? Contact Marsha Robinson.
Engagement Day: On Thursday, January 18, the Office of Metropolitan Impact will highlight and recognize the many ways our campus and metropolitan community have engaged in collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships over the past few years. We want your involvement. Apply to be a presenter!
The Alumni Society Board is accepting nominations for board membership until February 15, 2018. This person should have graduated from UM-Dearborn, value the importance of alumni involvement, and be someone you believe could help improve alumni engagement activities. Submit your Alumni Society Board nomination form.
Your Gifts to CASL Change Student Lives
Your gifts to CASL support student success during and after their time at UM-Dearborn. With your help, CASL is able to offer students invaluable experiences in the classroom, out in the field, and around the world. You support these efforts with gifts to the CASL Annual Fund and by funding scholarships, collaborative research, study abroad opportunities, and hands-on learning. Your gifts of all sizes contribute to CASL's ability to provide these opportunities to students. Thank you for being an everyday hero for CASL students!
For example, gifts to theCASL Annual Fund were used to provide support for students like CASL Junior Matthew Fleming so he could conduct research as an undergraduate, present the findings at international and national conferences, and eventually publish these findings. To read about Matthew's research and more, please scroll down to the portion of the article titled Finding Answers, Looking for Solutions.
At UM-Dearborn, students committed to academic achievement and community engagement earn degrees that empower them to realize their future success.
The Victors for UM-Dearborn campaign ensures access to this education through faculty and staff resources that provide students a transformational experience.
We need your support to make these goals a reality. Make your gift today!
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.
UM-Dearborn will once again have a presence at AutoMobili-D. The NAIAS exhibition space focuses on the rapidly evolving global automotive and mobility landscape. The Business Engagement Center team will be located at booth #UA10 during press and industry preview days (January 15-18, 2018). We hope to see you there!
"A View from the CASL" is a quarterly e-newsletter for CASL alumni.
