| Professor and CASL alumnus Martin Hershock is finishing up his first full year as Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters.
In his blog, Hershock reflects on the importance of faculty-student connections . This entry is entitled, "Pomp and Circumspect."
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Life is a forever learning process, so be prepared for whatever comes your way. Lolita Hernandez, an award-winning poet and author who spent 33 years as a union autoworker, drew upon her own experience as she addressed graduates of University of Michigan-Dearborn’s College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters on Sunday, April 27.
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Two CASL students, Miriam Bukhsh and Walaa Tout, were honored as Chancellor’s Medallion recipients. The students demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. The Chancellor's Medallion is UM-Dearborn's most prestigious academic honor bestowed on students. CASL student Wedad Ibrahim was named the student speaker for the ceremony.
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| CASL faculty and students are involved in a variety of activities, making an impact locally, regionally and nationally. Please enjoy the following stories.
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| Elevating women’s leadership in Detroit: That’s what University of Michigan-Dearborn students are doing in the Women Leadership and Social Change class, taught by Carla Vecchiola. The course, originally designed by Georgina Hickey, aims to celebrate and highlight the diversity of experiences of female leaders in the past and present.
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A cracked ceramic plate lies beneath a pile of sand and sticks. To many, it’s simply garbage. To John Chenoweth, it’s a glimpse into the past.
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Satori Shakoor wears plenty of hats. Writer. Playwright. Actress. Singer. She even shared the stage with the iconic George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.
“She has all these different facets in her life, and that’s kind of what an interactive documentary is all about—exploring a subject matter by following different paths,” said Jennifer Proctor, assistant professor of journalism and screen studies (JASS) at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
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You’re stuck in a traffic jam and late for a doctor’s appointment. Or perhaps you’re supposed to give a presentation at work and your laptop crashes. Your palms begin to sweat and your heart rate rapidly increases. Walaa Tout knows the feeling. The University of Michigan-Dearborn student wanted to learn how others react to stress, so she joined graduate student Ledina Imami to ask research participants to recite a speech, then take a math test.
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An abandoned building in Detroit is an eyesore for many; but to some urban artists, it’s a blank canvas. “We are an empty canvas,” said graffiti writer Freddy Diaz. “I want to give Detroit something better to look at.”
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On March 28, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters hosted the Sargon Partners' Undergraduate Research Showcase. This event gave CASL students the opportunity to publicly demonstrate their scholarly projects and receive campus-wide recognition for their research work. Thanks to alumnus Jeff Golota ('85 B.S.) of Sargon Partners for supporting student research through this event. Click for the abstract program and photos.
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| Some of the gifts received this year will be used to assist CASL students traveling to Honduras as part of the Global Brigades program. Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led movement for global health and sustainable development. UM-Dearborn is one of more than 200 campuses worldwide with a Global Brigades chapter. Click here to read more about this program and the students' upcoming trip.
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| Academic Departments and Programs
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| UM-Dearborn French Studies professor Gabriella Eschrich will accompany this tour (sponsored by the U-M Alumni Association) and offer her insights into her native Italy and present two lectures during the trip: Writers and Artists from the Italian Renaissance and The School of Sicily.
It’s a unique way to learn while you explore the world. Click here for details.
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| All CASL alumni are invited to become actively involved in affiliate activities and governing board. Click here for details.
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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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| Nominations sought:
Alumni Society Board. Deadline is June 13.
UM-Dearborn’s Alumni Awards. Deadline is June 18.
Saturday, May 17, 1-4 p.m. at Ford Field in Dearborn.
Cruise around with the ‘Block M’ engrained on your license plate! Not only do they look cool — license plate revenue provides $10,000 annually, which is used to support student scholarships. Click here to order yours today.
Alumni Relations is working with Harris Connect to produce a new alumni directory. Harris Connect plans to contact UM-Dearborn alumni over the next few months, in an effort to retrieve updated contact information. If you have any questions, click here or contact Alumni Relations.
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| "A View from the CASL" is a quarterly e-newsletter for CASL alumni.
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