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Volume 19 • Number 15 • April 8, 2008

Spring Brings Creativity, Scholarship and LeadershipSpring brings new sparks of life and I am inspired by the spring-like sparks of creativity, scholarship, and leadership I see at Marygrove College. On Monday, March 31, I was inspired by a well-at-tended Student Forum that allowed me to express and listen to hopes and dreams for the College’s future. I was inspired by our students’ stories and accomplish-ments shared at the Honors Convocation the day before. We have recently com-pleted highly-energized Student Govern-ment elections and a stellar Academic Symposium, among many other events. Coming soon is the Contemporary Ameri-can Authors Lecture, the spring Dance Concert, a presentation by the Marygrove Art Organization, a Spring Dramafest and much more.

In addition, I am enthusiastic about the College’s recently announced leadership and organizational changes as I believe

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Marygrove College New Auteur ShowcaseEnjoy unique, personal video and film projects by Marygrove College students and other students. Marygrove College Theatre from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

APRIL 10-APRIL 24 2008 Degree Exhibition I Wil Keller and Denisa ManiscalcoMAY 1-MAY 15 2008 Degree Exhibition II Amanda Ash, Rebecca LeSure and Darrell Marks The Gallery, 4th Floor, Liberal Arts Contact: Elizabeth DiDonna, 313-927-1538 or edidonna@marygrove.edu

MAY 16, 17 & 18The Magic Flute Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. The Arbor Opera Theatre and Marygrove College students join forces to present Mozart’s opera, The Magic Flute at the Marygrove Theater. Cast members will also work with middle and high school students to help them understand and appreciate opera. Contact: Anthony McGlaun, 313-927-1312, amcglaun@marygrove.edu or Shawn McDonald 313-927-1313, smcdonald@marygrove.edu

MoN., APRIL 7-WED., APRIL 9 International Week Take a trip around the world without leaving campus by taking part in Travel talks on Monday and Tuesday 12 p.m. at Madame Cadillac, Denk Chapman Hall

International Food Festival Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alumni Hall. Contact: Jennifer Gansler, 313-927-1485 or jgansler@marygrove.edu.

APRIL 11, 12 & 13Movement & Metaphor: Spring Dance ConcertPerformances: Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sun., 4 p.m. Dress Rehearsal Thurs., April 10, 7 p.m. This year’s annual dance department concert features guest choreographer Kevin “Iega” Jeff, artistic director of the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in Chicago; Ray Mercer, currently with the New York production of the Lion King; Anthony Levi, from the Aretha Franklin National Tour and Barbara Selinger, from the Detroit Dance Collective. Contact: Jordeen Ivanov-Ericson, 313-927-1307 or jivanov@marygrove.edu

they will spark an enhanced capacity to achieve recruitment and retention goals. I will be assuming oversight of new student recruitment (Admissions) operations. This change will enhance the ability of the Provost’s Office to improve student persistence to gradu-ate by focusing on the quality of their curricular and co-curricular learn-ing experiences. In addition, we are establishing a new Division of Extended Learning to serve the needs of adult learners. Dr. Brenda Bryant will lead this new division as Dean of Extended Learning. Ms. Sally Janecek will also provide important leadership in this new division, becoming Associate Dean of Extended Learning and Executive Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships. Ms. Kimberly Sanders is becoming Dean of Enrollment Services and will oversee the Enrollment Center and the Registrar’s Office. Ms. Sherry Quinn is becoming Director of Admis-sions and will oversee both Undergradu-ate and Graduate Admissions. With Ms. Quinn directing the College’s admissions work, Mr. John Ambrose will enhance our retention efforts by focusing his leadership efforts on the wide range of responsibilities in Student Affairs.

I am grateful for the support you pro-vide to each of these events, activities and new leaders.

David J. Fike, Ph.D. President

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Marygrove Matters, the College’s bi-monthly newsletter, is published by the Communications and Marketing Department and reports on campus news and other information regarding students, faculty and staff. The next issue is scheduled for Thursday, April 22. Please e-mail your information by Thursday, April 17 to bhill@marygrove.edu.

Elnora Austell, Editor w Tresa Meyer, Graphic DesignerMarygrove College 8425 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221

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Comes Back to Marygrove!One of our school’s most time-honored traditions is about to spring to life again! Commencement ceremonies will once again be held right here on the Marygrove campus! This culminating event that salutes the achieve-ments of our students is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather, ceremonies will be held at Greater Grace Temple at the same time. We will make the decision to move to Greater Grace, if necessary, on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.

CommencementSamuel R.Delany is the 20th author in the Contemporary American Authors Series Madame Cadillac Building, Alumnae Hall

For more information, contact Laurie Kopack, 313-927-1383 or lkopack@marygrove.edu.

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Start Your FAFSA Today!Start! Renew your 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now for maximum aid! Use your (and your parents’) 2007 Federal 1040 tax forms or you can estimate based upon 2006. Got to www.fafsa.ed.gov and start your FAFSA today!

Sign! Use your Federal PIN to sign

your FAFSA. Paper FAFSAs are no longer available and using signature pages will slow down processing.

Submit! When you’re done, don’t forget to click on submit and print out your confirmation page. We will have drawings for prizes if you renew your FAFSA by April 15. Just show us your confirmation page in the Enrollment Center.

Microsoft office 2007 Classes Still Running in the STICThe STIC continues training sessions for Microsoft Office 2007 applications of Word, Excel and Access. If you haven’t seen it yet, there is a new look for these applications – the interface is more colorful and tabs, groups and dialog launchers have replaced menus. Microsoft listened to its users and new features have also been included.

Classes are still available for both day and night students. A calendar of all STIC workshops is available at the Educational Technology Services web page (http://www.marygrove.edu/ets/), in the latest copy of the departmental newsletter, the Marygrove Monitor, or by contacting Technical Trainers Gwen Little (9 a.m.–5 p.m.), 313-927-1285 or John Stabile (2 p.m.–10 p.m.), 313-927-1532.

The following Microsoft Office 2007 classes take place in the STIC, Room L011, in the lower level of the Library.

BASIC WoRD4/11 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3-5 p.m.4/18 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3-5 p.m.

BASIC ACCESS4/7 12-2 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE ACCESS4/14 12-2 p.m.

BASIC ExCEL4/8 10-12 p.m. 4/9 6-8 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE ExCEL4/15 10 a.m.-12 p.m.4/16 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Monday-April 7 Travel in 2009 London/Paris, Senegal, Spain, Mexico 12:00 p.m., Denk-Chapmen

Tuesday-April 8 Reflections of our Studies Abroad-2007/8 Experiences England/Scotland, Mexico, S Africa 12:00 p.m., Denk-Chapmen

Wednesday-April 9 International Taste Festival 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Alumni Hall

*International treats at all events

For more information, contact Jennifer Gansler at jgansler@marygrove.edu or 313-927-1485.

Marygrove College • 8425 West McNichols Rd. • Detroit, Michigan 48221 • www.marygrove.edu

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Celebrating ethnic cultures on Campus

Monday, April 7Travel in 2009

12:00 p.m.Denk Chapman

Tuesday, April 8Reflections of our Studies

Abroad- ’07 & ’08 Experiences England/Scotland, Mexico,

South Africa12:00 p.m.

Denk Chapman

Wednesday, April 9International

Taste Festival11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Alumni Hall/Denk Chapman

International Food and Treats at all events

InformationJennifer Gansler

313-927-1485jgansler@marygrove.edu

Elaine Sherman313-927-1698

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Sponsored by the department of Student Life

International Week April 7-9

Marygrove Holds Forum on StrikeThe news that the American Axle Company was escalating the UAW strike, by seeking replacement workers, sent Campus Minister Barbara Beesley and Assistant Provost Tom Klug into deep discussion about how to meet this chal-lenge. The company’s action is a clear violation of traditional Christian social teachings regarding the right of labor to organize and to strike. After a little more campus consultation, a path of action has now become clear. First, all are invited to an educational forum about the strike that will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at noon in Alumni Hall, Madame Cadillac Building. The seri-ous impact of this strike both directly to tens of thousands of workers, and indirectly to all working people and the American economy as a whole, will be discussed. Second, a strong faith-and-justice-motivated petition has been drafted. Those signing are commit-ting NOT to purchase GM automotive products until its supplier American Axle reaches a just settlement with its workers. As Tom noted, April 4 marked the 40th anniversary of the assassina-tion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was murdered in Memphis where he had traveled to support striking sanitation workers. We cannot think of a better way to honor his memory than to walk in his footsteps. We feel that Dr. King is moving with us, and we encourage everyone on campus to think of ways to encourage justice in the workplace; and in particular, to show support to striking UAW workers. For further information, contact Tom Klug at 313-927-1520 or Sister Barbara at 313-927-1404.

Spring Dramafest on April 24 Features original Dramatic WorksDr. Donald Levin, chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages, invites everyone to the first Spring Dramafest, an evening of staged readings of original theatrical works, on Thursday, April 24, in the Marygrove Theatre. The 7:30 p.m. performance is free and open to the public. The Dramafest will present original one-act plays and scenes from longer plays written and performed by Marygrove faculty, alumni, staff and students. Those performing include graduate student Thomas Galasso, faculty members Michael Martin and Dr. Levin, Theatre Manager Leslie Love and alumna Sharon Wallace. The settings of the plays will range from Detroit’s Hastings Street to Elizabethan England. The works will include full casts including Marygrove students. For information about the Spring Dramafest, please contact Dr. Levin at 313-927-1205 or dlevin@marygrove.edu.

Spring Break Service Learning In FloridaDuring Spring Break, Tracee Anderson and Brenda Hobbs didn’t catch up on sleep or assignments. They traveled to Florida where they served breakfasts and lunches to the homeless in Miami, picked squash with migrant workers in the agricultural fields of Homestead, took care of children while their mothers participated in English classes and helped kids with their homework in the Open Door after school program. Great work, Tracee and Brenda, that’s what Service Learning is all about!

HIV/AIDS Testing on Campus April 17There will be HIV/AIDS information and voluntary HIV testing for students, staff, faculty, administrators and the surrounding Marygrove community on Thurs., April 17 from 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tables will be set up on the first floors of the Liberal Arts Building and Madame Cadillac Building. Students from an HIV/AIDS class will engage and share information on an urban crisis that both infects or affects our community. Testing is by the City of Detroit Health Department. It is free, anonymous and takes about 20 minutes. Results are available the same day. Fifty percent (50%) of new infections are among African Americans; 68% of all new infections among women are Black women and 80% of those are infected through heterosexual sex. Fifty percent (50%) of all new infections among men are Black men. HIV/AIDS is no longer a terminal disease, but rather a chronic disease IF discovered early enough. So testing is fundamental to living longer and healthier. For more information contact James Karagon, associate professor of Social Work, at 313-927-1484 or jkaragon@marygrove.edu

Spring Spruce Up Underway on CampusStarting Tues., April 8, a project will begin to improve the appearance and safety of the steps and surfaces at the northwest entrance of the Liberal Arts building. Many more details will be released regarding all the projects, but right now, please be aware of the following work on the stone steps at the Madame Cadillac (MC) and Liberal Art (LA) buildings and please avoid these areas:

Tues., April 8: LA northwest entrance, door will be closed for 1 or 2 days

Thurs., April 9: – LA. southwest entrance to be closed for 1 or 2 days

2008 Winter Semester DatesSATURDAY, APRIL 5 Last day to withdraw from 15-week classes

MoN., APRIL 21 - SAT., APRIL 26 Final Exams

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Classes End

THURSDAY, MAY 8 Baccalaureate Ceremony

SATURDAY, MAY 10 Commencement Ceremony

Now open!!!The Teacher Education Academic Support Lab is now open for MTTC Test Preparation in LA 006. Lab hours are: Mondays 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursday 2 p.m.–7 p.m. Please note: Study groups and individual sessions are arranged by appointment. Contact Diana Binkley, Education Division administrative assistant, at 313-927-1221.

Dean of Students John M. Ambrose, M.Ed., has received the Trailblazer Award from the Alfredine Wiley Founda-tion. The award is given to a community person who has worked with young people as they transition to adult-life.

Congratulations!

Nominations open for the 2008 Presidential Awards by April 11Nominate faculty who have taught at Marygrove for at least 5 years. Awards are for teaching, service, scholarship. Forms at the Library, President’s Office or on-line on the Isidore link. Return forms to Maryann Kummer, President’s Office, Have questions? Contact: Jane Hammang-Buhl at 927-1465 or jhammangbuhl@marygrove.edu.