A New Beginning: Commencement May, 2005
Dr. Glenda Price presented an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters to Dominic Pangborn before he delivered the commencement address to the Graduating Class of 2005 at the Detroit Opera House on Saturday, May 14th. Dr. Price awarded the Theresa Maxis Award for Social Justice to the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) and its executive director, Dr. Daniel Krichbaum. [More]

Marygrove Advantage Campaign
The Marygrove Advantage Campaign kicked off on May 23, 2005, to raise funds for the College’s merit-based scholarships for incoming students. These awards help supplement the cost of tuition for students who have excelled academically at the high school or college level. A Marygrove College education brings the confidence and knowledge needed to pursue life goals. Scholarships provide this Advantage for students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience a Marygrove education. [More]

High Honors and College-Wide Awards
Yesenia Lara
EMMET AND FRANCES TRACY SCHOLAR AWARD
Awarded to a returning Marygrove student who has exhibited academic and leadership excellence and high ethical standards of conduct. [More]

Chevon Blalock
ST. CATHERINE MEDAL/MARGARET De SANTIS SCHOLARSHIP
Given to a sophomore or junior who has performed outstanding service to the College or has established the best record for progressive achievement. [More]

Internationally renowned Iraqi professor Naba Saleem Hamid comes to Marygrove June 19
Dr. Naba Saleem Hamid, founder of the non-profit New Horizons for Women, will present “Planting Hope for our Future” at Marygrove College on Sunday, June 19, 2005, from 2:30 till 5:30 p.m. This interactive discussion about the plight of Iraqi women is sponsored by the Masters in Social Justice Program and is free and open to the public. [More]

Summer Dreams
Once again, Marygrove College’s Junior Performers Camp has been chosen to participate in the Detroit Free Press’ “Summer Dreams” program. This year, the Institute of Music and Dance will present three summer camp programs, offering approximately 64 youths ages 5-18 an interactive theatre experience they will not soon forget. [More]

College's Translation Certificate Program Receives Official ATA Approval
Marygrove College is now on the American Translation Association’s list of institutions qualified to prepare students for the national ATA certification examination. Students successfully completing Marygrove’s Translation Certificate Program are now entitled to take the exam if they wish to become certified translators. [More]

Manna From Heaven
2003 Distinguished Alumna Gabrielle Baker Burton ’60 has written a movie that will be released on DVD by MGM on July 12. Manna From Heaven is a feel-good ensemble comedy that answers the question: What happens when you get a "gift from God" (a financial windfall), but years later, find out it was just a loan -- due immediately? [More]

Beyond Words Gallery
May 22 through July 30
"Talking Textiles: Cultural Expressions in West African Cloth”
Reception: Wednesday, June 1, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Marygrove College Library
An exhibition featuring textiles from the collection of Karen F. Dimanche Davis, Chair of the Humanities Department.