This week kicked off the Detroit Auto Show, with a visit from President Joe Biden. If you’re planning to go check it out, here’s what to expect. If you’re not into cars, there’s an upcoming event by the Hamtramck Arts and Culture Commission, and there’s still time to participate in the Detroit Month of Design.
Hamtramck Arts and Culture Commission creates community-centered events to bring people together
Hamtramck Arts and Culture Commission members Colleen Burke and Faina Lerman have been working on a three-part series for the commission called Our City to bring people together. The series features poetry, food and music. The events kicked off in June, with one more coming up soon.
Learn more about how you can participate here.
Wayne State’s college of engineering creates DEI committees to increase BIPOC and women enrollment
Wayne State University has a new dean in the college of engineering. Dean Ali Abolmaali comes from the University of Texas at Arlington. Abolmaali says two of his goals are creating more DEI committees, hiring female faculty, and increasing enrollment. Learn more about Dean Abolmaali and his initiatives.