The city of Detroit has one of the most unique and storied histories in the United States. Starting October 2, the Residental College of the University of Michigan and Semester in Detroit program, in partnership with the Detroit Center, are sharing that story with you.

Detroiters Speak, a six-week speaker series offered by the University of Michigan, provides students and the general public an opportunity to attend discussion panels lead by Detroiters and University of Michigan faculty.

Topics will include:

October 9 - Modern History of Detroit
Speakers: John Gallagher + Krystal Crittendon + Frank Joyce
October 16 - Religion and Spirituality in Detroit
Speakers: Dr. Angela Dillard + Guests)
October 23 - Detroit’s Writing Community
Speakers: Lolita Hernandez + Writer Bill Harris
October 30 - Planning the Riverfront
Speakers: Dr. June Thomas + Faye Nelson (Detroit Conservancy)
November 7 - Music Beyond Motown (special Thursday session at Bert’s Marketplace)
Speakers: Lolita Hernandez + Bill Meyer + Robert Jones
November 13 - Art and Soul of Cass Corridor
Speakers: Michelle Perron (CCS, Kresge Arts in Detroit)
From history and revitalization to music and culture, Detroiters Speak will enlighten and inspire those from all walks of life.

This Wednesday series runs from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the U-M Detroit Center. At no charge, U-M students may access bus transportation from the Ann Arbor campus to the Detroit Center (a Trinity bus will begin loading in front of the East Quad building, located across from the Ross School of Business (701 E. University) at 5:15 and depart from Ann Arbor at 5:30 p.m.). The bus will return to Ann Arbor no later than 9:30 p.m. Complementary parking is available for all other attendees. Refreshments will also be provided. To reserve a seat on the bus, please contact Craig Regester (regester@umich.edu) directly.

To learn more, call: (313) 593-3584 / e-mail: DetroitCenter@umich.edu