University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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A Javanese dancers involved in the Gongs of Truth applied her makeup before heading out on stage. Gongs of Truth, featuring Pencak Silat USA ' s Bapak Waleed.was performed at Hill Auditorium on February I . Ttdjasukmana photo 222 Organizations

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THE DETROIT PROJECT The Detroit Project was a completely student run organization that developed partnerships with organizations in the city of Detroit and built community through service and education. The Detroit Project, commonly referred to as the DP, began in 1999 in Ann Arbor at the University. The DP focused on the community of Brightmoor, found in the northwest region of the city. Within the Brightmoor community, the DP had partnered with over 20 non-profit organizations and local schools. This year ' s executive director Jonathan Gleicher, Business School senior, discussed the increased emphasis of building relationships within the community. As University students, we strive to work in partnership with the community. All of us at the DP are continuously inspired by the outstanding community organizations we work with. The DP was actually a member of the Brightmoor Alliance, a coalition of non-profit organizations that aim to improve their neighborhood. Mari Kawamura, Brightmoor community director and senior majoring in health, poverty and the developing world, was directly involved in maintaining the DP ' s relationship with Brightmoor. The community has been extremely hospitable, appreciative and cooperative. Instead of being weary of our support, they have invited us into their community to help in the mission to revitalize Detroit, Kawamura said. The DP offered many ways for the University ' s students to create relationships with the Brightmoor community. Different from other organizations, the DP requires no membership or level of commitment for volunteers. At the heart of the organization was the central planning team. Fifty members made up the team which was subdivided into specific teams, each dealing with a different aspect of the DP. As for the volunteers, opportunities ranged from one time projects to weekly events. Director of the volunteer experience team and senior with a major in History, Maria Arnold said that the DP felt that this way more students were inclined to be a part of the organization. Arnold added, Because of student ' s rigorous academic sc hedules, it is important for DP to allow flexibility and provide different volunteering options for interested volunteers. The DP is then able to make a greater impact on the community and demonstrate the commitment of students seeking to create a continued University of Michigan presence in Detroit. The different projects included planting trees and flowers, cleaning up parks and lots, demolition of houses, tutoring kids and helping with Safe Nights. There are two large events that the DP annually puts on, the Food and Clothing Drive in the fall, and DP Day in the spring. Although the Detroit Project was centrally aimed at doing service in Detroit, the organization had also put forth an effort to introduce University students into the world of volunteering. It ' s very exciting to see students that originally plan to participate once then decide to work with the community on a weekly basis. This year was no different from the past years; the DP achieved its objectives and continued to se t higher goals. Front Row: Rebecca Mark. Mari Kawamura. Jeanette Dupure. Lauren Konchel. Miriam Bhimani, Jighnesa Patel. Cindy Chiow. Judith Berger, Joanna Hartranft. Row 2: Emily Bremen Laura DePalma, Shyla Kinhal. Jessica Hill, Kristen Hewell, Maria Arnold. Morgan Cox. Rachel Pultusker. Kristen Pavle. Catie Rosen. Row 3: Bradley Buda, Courtney Skiles. Josh Wansten, Janna Burrell, Lauren Strayer, Larry Pier, Carly Hepola. Katherine Woolley. Back Row: Christie Heller. Kelly Courtney, Brian Lau, Evan Major, Jonathan Gleicher, Brianne Studer, Andrew Vandekerckhove, Laura Lozier, Perry Zielak, William Gatziolis. A. Kaminsky photo The Detroit Project 221

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