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February Featured Events

DeMystify Detroit: The Speculators of Detroit

What is property speculation and how has it affected Detroit’s neighborhoods? Join us as Aaron Mondry, real estate reporter for Outlier Media, discusses his recent series of investigative reports on the devastation wrought by rampant speculation in Detroit’s housing market. According to Outlier, “The Speculators of Detroit looks at how bad actors have destabilized neighborhoods, left many residents without safe housing and cost the city hundreds of millions.” Sam Stragand from UM Poverty Solutions will provide commentary on policy responses to housing insecurity, followed by open discussion.  RSVP here.

 

 

March Featured Events

Building Relationships for Mutual Impact

The Office of Community-Engaged Learning (OCEL) at UM-Dearborn supports campus/community partnerships for mutually beneficial teaching and research collaborations. OCEL will tell you the story of how engagement at Dearborn campus has evolved over the past decade through best practices, success stories, and dialogue prompts. Come ready to learn and share – your perspective is important!  RSVP here.