University of Michigan-Dearborn Reporter
Monday, October 6, 2014
Delt Sig cleanup day
Alumni and active brothers of UM-Dearborn's Delta Sigma Phi fraternity participated in the annual Belle Isle Clean Up last month. View more images of Greek Life on campus on Facebook or Instagram.
The (entrepreneurial) spirit of Detroit
What does it take to start your own business? Four College of Business students found out this summer through the Ford Entrepreneurial Internship, which places students in small businesses and organizations across Detroit to learn about entrepreneurship.
Scratch that
College of Engineering and Computer Science students demonstrated the creative side of engineering this summer as they introduced children and youth to music technology as part of The Henry Ford's "Tinker. Hack. Invent." series. 
The green classroom
Associate professor of science education Chris Burke has partnered with Neinas Elementary School in southwest Detroit, where College of Education, Health, and Human Services students learn lessons in sustainability. 
News from the Office of Metropolitan Impact
Save the date for GIS Day November 19. Plus, Public Allies Metro Detroit preps for its second year of service.
Announcements
Ergonomic grants available
University departments and units in need of financial help to purchase equipment or redesign work processes to solve ergonomic issues can receive up to $5,000 in MHealthy ergonomic grant funds. MHealthy's Ergonomics Awareness Team is now accepting applications.

Celebrating Victors: Announcing the campaign for UM-Dearborn
Join us Friday, October 24, as we celebrate victors and their impact on the largest campaign in the university’s history. Experience a campus that will be transformed into a visual and engaging story of celebration. And celebrate your role as UM-Dearborn faculty and staff in fostering positive change across southeast Michigan. 
Events
"Beyond the Binary" with Robyn Ochs"
October 7, 5:30 p.m.
Cultural Spirit Day
October 8, 8 a.m.
National Coming Out Day at UM-Dearborn
October 9, 11 a.m.
Cultural Sensitivity Workshop
October 9, 4 p.m.
Go Blue Friday
October 10, 10 a.m.
Natural Sciences Colloquium
October 10, 2:30 p.m.
COB Alumni Charity Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
October 10, 6 p.m.
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