A is the first letter of the Alphabet in many of the known languages of the earth. It is naturally the first letter, because it represents the first vocal sound naturally formed by the human organs; being the sound uttered with a mere opening of the mouth without constraint, and without any effort to alter the natural position or configuration of the … [Read more...]
UM-Dearborn Hosts Public Events in April
DEARBORN, Mich. – University of Michigan-Dearborn is inviting the community to campus for events covering trending topics and appealing to a variety of audiences throughout April. The Alfred Berkowitz Gallery participates in the 2011 Michigan Glass Month with an exhibition celebrating new generations of contemporary studio glass artists from Toledo. … [Read more...]
Public Lectures at University of Michigan – Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – University of Michigan Dearborn is inviting the community to campus for events covering trending topics and appealing to a variety of audiences throughout March and early April. Perspectives on Women’s Health Speaker Series welcomes a pioneer in the women’s health movement Judy Norsigian, co-author “Our Bodies, Ourselves” on … [Read more...]
Teacher Seeking Help With Project That Honors Dearborn Men Who Died in Service During Vietnam War
DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn lost 70 soldiers in the Vietnam War, most of them fresh-faced young men just out of high school. While the city has historical archives on these soldiers, there is still a lot of information to be found. Lisa Lark, an English teacher at Edsel Ford High School, has been working hard since June to compile a history of … [Read more...]
Ford Releases Vintage Photo Archive
DEARBORN, Michigan – Thousands of images dating to the earliest days of Ford Motor Company are being hauled out of the Ford archives and licensed for sale for the first time. FordImages.com features more than 5,000 images for sale including commemorative and limited-edition prints, vintage signs and advertisements. The site launched in … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Mosque Bomber Foiled Like Fawkes
DEARBORN, MI - On this day in 1606, Guy Fawkes was executed after his conviction in the Gunpowder Plot against the English Parliament and King James the First. The conspiracy was thwarted before any explosion occurred. During a search of the House of Lords at about midnight on November 4, 1605, Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder – … [Read more...]
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