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Contractors for the I-96 project may wrap up work early and open the stretch of freeway between Telegraph and Newburgh roads later this month.
The Presidential Search Committee is working hard on their efforts to find the new president of Madonna University. To better aid in the search process, the committee is seeking the opinions of students and staff on what they expect of the future president.
With only one year to work with, the eight Broadcast and Cinema Arts students in the 2014 Capstone film class have been hard at work producing an original feature film.
Within one week of living in the Residence Hall of Madonna University, the residents all joined in game of Capture the Flag, to get to know each other as well as have fun together.
The craft of movie-making is no longer mean for Hollywood professionals. Instead, Hollywood came to Madonna University for a week thanks to Project Accessible Hollywood (PAH-fest), where all sorts of people got to tell their stories using digital media.
A few students within the Bridging Lost Gaps program have decided to take on a big responsibility and do a short film based on the non-cognitive variable given to them.
If you or someone you know is looking to expand their education, then Madonna’s Grad school may be the right place. Madonna undergrads can also take advantage of a special discount if they decided to attend Madonna’s Grad school.
Forty different companies attended Madonna’s Spring Career Fair and over 200 students took the opportunity to network with them. Career fairs are beneficial for both students and businesses. It gives businesses the exposure they need and gives students the chance to practice interview skills, make a good impression, and find a job or internship.
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The Madonna University Red Cross Club will host a blood drive later this month in the University Center classrooms. To sign up, email red.cross@my.madonna.edu with your preferred appointment time or visit www.redcrossblood.org and sign up using the sponsor code "Madonna."
As 2014 rolls to an end, the Center for Study Abroad at Madonna University is in preparation for a dozen of new and exciting travel abroad programs.
Destinations for 2015 include the Galapagos Islands, Italy, and Spain. Looking for a terrific Catholic community for young adults? Renewal Ministries’ i.d. 916 may just be the right place for you.
Madonna University students received a $2,500 grant that was used to fund a student-led faculty guided class project regarding pop-up businesses in Southwest Detroit. The students hosted a pop-up event June 11 to promote six local pop-up shops as part of the project.
Retirements reduced the ranks of deans at Madonna University during the 2013-14 school year.
This summer, the College of Nursing and Health named Deborah Vargo as the new Dean. The School of Business selected Cleamon Moorer Jr., and the College of Arts and Humanities installed Kathleen Edelmayer. Vargo comes to Madonna from Lourdes University in Ohio. Moorer previously worked at Kettering University. Edelmayer was chair of the Communication and Writing department at Madonna. 
Twenty Crusaders leaders took a trip to Grand Rapids in February to further develop their leadership skills.
Along the way, the students also experienced personal growth they can apply to all aspects of life and learned lessons they can take back to their on-campus organizations for the betterment of the university as a whole. |
Diversions
The restaurant opened earlier this year and is a bit expensive, but the meals and serve were good.
In addition, patrons receive a free bottle of wine when you dine at AQUA of Plymouth on your birthday or anniversary. If you enjoy healthy, fresh food selections, but are tired of campus food, check out Hommus Express on Six Mile and Newburgh. With lots of options on the menu for any diner it is worth a visit.
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The recent Black and White Ball, hosted by the Peace and Justice group, raised awareness of human trafficking in Michigan.
Proceeds from the ball benefited the Michigan Abolitionist Project (MAP), a group focused on ending modern-day slavery in Michigan. |
Sports
 KeepersbyKelly
With a competitive mentality, a positive attitude and stellar team chemistry, the Crusaders are preparing to excel in conference play this season and go deep into the tournament.
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Opinion
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It’s your first year as a college student, and as you’re walking into a completely foreign environment, you have no idea what to expect. I put together some of the best tips that I have learned from my personal experience as a freshman with hopes to make yours as successful as possible.
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An awesome thing about the study abroad trips is that students can receive many credits in a shorter period of time and the tuition is one-third the price when studying abroad. I took the chance to receive six credits toward my degree on the trip I chose. What a way to save some money and have an experience that could not be achieved in a classroom, in my opinion.
Everyone chooses to serve for different reasons. They may have been inspired by someone else, find a cause close to their heart, or simply want to do what they can to help out another. Regardless of the reason, all service should be completed from the heart, from the desire to make a positive impact in the life of someone else.
For some, taking an unpaid internship may be a waste of time and effort. For many years, students have been asking questions if paid internships are better than unpaid. The value employers put on experience and dedication is what matters. So should students limit themselves to paid internships only?
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