Press Releases

Marygrove Press Releases

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Feb 11

Marygrove receives Comerica Scholars Program funding

DETROIT, Mich., Feb. 4, 2011—Marygrove College’s Department of Business and Computer Information Systems has been awarded funding for the inception of the Comerica Scholars Program (CSP). The selected recipient will receive a scholarship toward tuition and fees at Marygrove and will be recognized at the College’s annual Honors Convocation in March.

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Jan 11

New exhibit at Marygrove College showcases art in 3D

DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 18, 2010 —Detroit artists Eric Froh, Jennifer Quigley, Chris Turner and Jean Wilson showcase new and rarely seen three-dimensional collages, paintings and installations at The Gallery of Marygrove College. “Process and Form” reexamines the artists’ use of salvaged and repurposed materials in the Detroit aesthetic. The exhibition opens Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 and will remain on view through March 4, 2011.

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Nov 10

Marygrove College announces new VP for Student Affairs And Enrollment Management

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DETROIT, Mich., Nov. 17, 2010 —Marygrove College today announced that Dr. Juliana Mosley will be Marygrove College's next Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Dr. Mosley will officially begin her work with Marygrove on January 1, 2011.

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Oct 10

Detroit City Council honors Marygrove's IMD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 25, 2010 —Detroit City Council recognized the Institute of Music and Dance (IMD) at Marygrove College recently for its distinguished service to the community through a Testimonial Resolution signed by Council President, Charles Pugh along with other members of the council.

The resolution states that, “The Detroit City Council recognizes and acknowledges the Institute of Music and Dance at Marygrove College with accolades for their many years of artistic service to the community, and extends best wishes for continued success in their role of enhancing the arts.”

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Sep 10

Marygrove College and DTE Energy bring Nomkhubulwane to Detroit

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Globe-traveling elephant sculpture aims to start discussions about conservation.

DETROIT, Mich., Sept. 28, 2010 —In specific response to pressing local and global issues involving environmental sustainability and earth care, Marygrove College, with funding support from DTE Energy, will host Nomkhubulwane (Nom-koo-bull-WAH-nee, Zulu for Mother Earth), an elephant sculpture created by South African sculptor Andries Botha. This life-size sculpture, made of galvanized steel and recycled truck tires, is traveling around the world to raise awareness about how people can creatively address issues caused by the expanding human ecological footprint. Nomkhubulwane is one of 17 elephants on display globally by the Human Elephant Foundation (www.humanelephant.org).