Elections
aren't just about what happens at the ballot box—they're about how
communities build power, hold leaders accountable, and drive systemic
change from the ground up.

Join Semester in Detroit and the Michigan Community Scholars Program for our 3rd Annual Day in Detroit, an immersive day trip to the city, where we will connect directly with the organizers who are reshaping electoral and community politics. On this trip we'll move past campaign headlines to explore the actual tools, strategies, and relationships that drive social change and policy.
The day includes:Morning workshops w/local education justice coalition 482Forward and economic and housing justice organizers from Detroit ActionLunchtime Community Dialogue & Reflections at the U-M Detroit Center in MidtownHands-on Afternoon Excursion -- let's explore! 
Day in Detroit is open to all students. Free roundtrip transportation is provided for registrants. We tentatively expect to leave Ann Arbor at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. More details will be shared as they become available.