CHICAGO TRIP
Join PLACE on this unbelievable trip to Chicago!
Thursday March 20th - Saturday March 22nd
Visit these sites:
* Loyola University Sustainable Info Commons
* The Morse Theater- Newly renovated Nickelodeon Theater
* SouthGate Market- BIG BOX, pedestrian based, "green" built mall
* Butterfly Social Club- An Organic Night Club
and many more still being scheduled...
Take the new MEGA Bus from Ann Arbor, $50 round trip. Stay with Friends or Family and tour ALL THREE DAYS with fellow EMU students and faculty.
Find out more about this trip by attending the THURSDAY MARCH 6th 4:45PM PLACE MEETING, located in the Studio Room of Strong Hall.
Contact
Jenny Bruen, jbruenplanning@hotmail.com
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
ANNOUNCING THE 2008-09 PLACE OFFICERS
TRI-CHAIR: Aaron Flohr, Courtney Veraldi and Dave Waligora
MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Daryl Graus
PLACE JOURNAL EDITOR: Adam Cook
Congratulations!!! We appreciate you stepping forward and embracing these positions with all of the responsibilities and FUN that's associated with them!
If you have questions about the club or want to get more involved you can reach them at:
Aaron -aflohr@emich.edu
Courtney- cveraldi@emich.edu
Dave- dwaligora@emich.edu
Daryl- dsgraus@comcast.net
Adam- acook10@emich.edu
Come have a pint with them at the Corner Brewery Monday Feb.18th @7pm!!!
MENTORING PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Daryl Graus
PLACE JOURNAL EDITOR: Adam Cook
Congratulations!!! We appreciate you stepping forward and embracing these positions with all of the responsibilities and FUN that's associated with them!
If you have questions about the club or want to get more involved you can reach them at:
Aaron -aflohr@emich.edu
Courtney- cveraldi@emich.edu
Dave- dwaligora@emich.edu
Daryl- dsgraus@comcast.net
Adam- acook10@emich.edu
Come have a pint with them at the Corner Brewery Monday Feb.18th @7pm!!!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Charlevoix Planning and Ski Trip Feb.22nd and 23rd
Do you like northern Michigan? Are you a skier or boarder? Would you like to get away from campus for a couple of days?
Larry Sullivan - Charlevoix County's Senior Planner, Mike Spencer- the Charlevoix City Planner, Keith Carey- the Director of the Downtown Development Authority will be hosting us for a day in the county and a night in the village. Take advantage of this terrific event! You only need approximately $200.00 for everything, if you plan to rent skis/board. We need 10 students to make this trip a go.... so pack up your gear and head out to the winter wonderland of our beautiful state!
Brochures for this trip can be found on the EMU PLACE board in Strong Hall. Please fill out the form and turn it into Jenny by Feb. 18th or email aflohr@emich.edu or Jenny Bruen, jbruenplanning @hotmail.com with questions or comments.
Larry Sullivan - Charlevoix County's Senior Planner, Mike Spencer- the Charlevoix City Planner, Keith Carey- the Director of the Downtown Development Authority will be hosting us for a day in the county and a night in the village. Take advantage of this terrific event! You only need approximately $200.00 for everything, if you plan to rent skis/board. We need 10 students to make this trip a go.... so pack up your gear and head out to the winter wonderland of our beautiful state!
Brochures for this trip can be found on the EMU PLACE board in Strong Hall. Please fill out the form and turn it into Jenny by Feb. 18th or email aflohr@emich.edu or Jenny Bruen, jbruenplanning @hotmail.com with questions or comments.
Professors, Professors, EVERYWHERE!!! Students NEEDED to Attend Faculty Candidate Lectures Feb. 11th-15th
ATTENTION Students!
Next week Feb. 11th- Feb.15th the department will be conducting interviews in search of a new faculty member. This is extremely exciting and important news. With the addition of a new professor, new classes and funding could be made more available to the department... Thus the future of the program(s) in the Geography Department will be more successful. The Department will secure the accreditation, increase our student enrollment and raise the bar in our education. Our program is growing and becoming a source of pride for EMU with the University's approval of another faculty member. HOWEVER your help is needed in order to do this!
YOU HAVE ALL BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND FOUR CANDIDATE LECTURES. They will be scheduled through out the week, please look for details here on the blog or speak to your professor(s). These lectures are apart of the decision making process, with the intention of gathering STUDENT input and opinion, regarding these candidates. Existing faculty are interested in your feedback. Please try and make it to these lectures to assist them in this process and strengthen the quality of your college education.
Jenny Bruen
PLACE President
Next week Feb. 11th- Feb.15th the department will be conducting interviews in search of a new faculty member. This is extremely exciting and important news. With the addition of a new professor, new classes and funding could be made more available to the department... Thus the future of the program(s) in the Geography Department will be more successful. The Department will secure the accreditation, increase our student enrollment and raise the bar in our education. Our program is growing and becoming a source of pride for EMU with the University's approval of another faculty member. HOWEVER your help is needed in order to do this!
YOU HAVE ALL BEEN INVITED TO ATTEND FOUR CANDIDATE LECTURES. They will be scheduled through out the week, please look for details here on the blog or speak to your professor(s). These lectures are apart of the decision making process, with the intention of gathering STUDENT input and opinion, regarding these candidates. Existing faculty are interested in your feedback. Please try and make it to these lectures to assist them in this process and strengthen the quality of your college education.
Jenny Bruen
PLACE President
PLACE Meeting TODAY! Thursday February 7th, 4:45PM in the Studio
This is an important Club meeting. If your curious about the Charlevoix or Chicago trips please come and find out more information and sign up! If you want to know more about the DIA/ University Cultural Center Tour of Mid-Town Detroit thats coming up in April, or you just want to be more involved in club decisions... this is a good meeting to attend.
AGENDA
- Announcement of New PLACE officers
- Charlevoix County PLanning & Ski/Snowboard Trip
- Adam Cook talks about the PLACE Journal
- APA Conference this Spring in Las Vegas
- Student Conference TOMORROW! Ride Sharing?
- Other topics prompted by those participating
See you then!
Jenny Bruen
PLACE President
AGENDA
- Announcement of New PLACE officers
- Charlevoix County PLanning & Ski/Snowboard Trip
- Adam Cook talks about the PLACE Journal
- APA Conference this Spring in Las Vegas
- Student Conference TOMORROW! Ride Sharing?
- Other topics prompted by those participating
See you then!
Jenny Bruen
PLACE President
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Model D Speaker Series: Who Sells Detroit?
The next Model D speaker series event will look at the residential real estate market in Detroit — topics include who's buying, what they're looking for, what keeps the Realtors invested in the Detroit market and an overview of the state of the market.
The event will be at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 on the 32nd floor of the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit.
Sign up today — it's free but seating is limited and you must RSVP.
The event starts with registration at 4:30 p.m. The hour-long program starts at 5 p.m., with networking and light refreshments to follow.
Dave Blaszkiewicz, president of the Detroit Investment Fund, will give a presentation on who's moving to Detroit and what are the residential real estate opportunities. The $52 million Detroit Investment Fund is a private-capital fund that offers financing for businesses and real estate projects that can stimulate economic development in Detroit.
Afterward, a panel of Realtors who sell in Detroit will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience.
Panelists include:
• Austin Black II of Max Broock Realtors — Austin is a Detroit residential specialists working with buyers and sellers in the greater downtown loft and condo market. Austin also works with developers in marketing and selling their properties.
• Ryan Cooley of Corktown-based O'Connor Real Estate and Development — O'Connor is a Detroit-based boutique real estate and development office that specializes in residential and commercial sales, with an emphasis on technology and service. All our realtors live and work in Detroit neighborhoods, and the office embraces new technology as a way to help our clients effectively market their properties.
• Joy Santiago of Ralph Roberts Realty — Joy specializes in "Different Dwellings," including many unique condos and homes in Detroit. She has been selling real estate since 1998, and her clients have included some of Detroit's finest DJs, including Derrick May, Mike Grant and Stacey Pullen.
• Elizabeth Tintinalli of Real Estate One — Elizabeth is a Detroit-based real estate agent who started Illuminate Detroit, an annual event that combines art, music and culture, as well as highlighting real estate developments.
Posted by: Kristen Delaney
kristenannedelaney@gmail.com
The event will be at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12 on the 32nd floor of the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit.
Sign up today — it's free but seating is limited and you must RSVP.
The event starts with registration at 4:30 p.m. The hour-long program starts at 5 p.m., with networking and light refreshments to follow.
Dave Blaszkiewicz, president of the Detroit Investment Fund, will give a presentation on who's moving to Detroit and what are the residential real estate opportunities. The $52 million Detroit Investment Fund is a private-capital fund that offers financing for businesses and real estate projects that can stimulate economic development in Detroit.
Afterward, a panel of Realtors who sell in Detroit will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience.
Panelists include:
• Austin Black II of Max Broock Realtors — Austin is a Detroit residential specialists working with buyers and sellers in the greater downtown loft and condo market. Austin also works with developers in marketing and selling their properties.
• Ryan Cooley of Corktown-based O'Connor Real Estate and Development — O'Connor is a Detroit-based boutique real estate and development office that specializes in residential and commercial sales, with an emphasis on technology and service. All our realtors live and work in Detroit neighborhoods, and the office embraces new technology as a way to help our clients effectively market their properties.
• Joy Santiago of Ralph Roberts Realty — Joy specializes in "Different Dwellings," including many unique condos and homes in Detroit. She has been selling real estate since 1998, and her clients have included some of Detroit's finest DJs, including Derrick May, Mike Grant and Stacey Pullen.
• Elizabeth Tintinalli of Real Estate One — Elizabeth is a Detroit-based real estate agent who started Illuminate Detroit, an annual event that combines art, music and culture, as well as highlighting real estate developments.
Posted by: Kristen Delaney
kristenannedelaney@gmail.com
Friday, February 1, 2008
Upcoming MAP Workshops - Just $25 for Students
The Michigan Association of Planning has some upcoming workshops and training sessions that will be of interest to
students:
Basic Training Workshop
ZBA: Beyond the Basics
Site Plan Review - Newly Revised for 2008
These workshops are held on a variety of dates and in many locations across the
state. Check out the MAP site or the
January 2008 issue of MAP's newsletter for more information.
Think Green
Spring Institute
Lansing Radisson
8:45 to 4:30 pm
Includes lunch, instruction and handouts.
Lastly, the MAP Student Conference is coming up this Friday, February 8th.
If you haven't registered already, be sure to do so.
Posted by: Kristen Delaney
kristenannedelaney@gmail.com
students:
Basic Training Workshop
ZBA: Beyond the Basics
Site Plan Review - Newly Revised for 2008
These workshops are held on a variety of dates and in many locations across the
state. Check out the MAP site or the
January 2008 issue of MAP's newsletter for more information.
Think Green
Spring Institute
Lansing Radisson
8:45 to 4:30 pm
Includes lunch, instruction and handouts.
Lastly, the MAP Student Conference is coming up this Friday, February 8th.
If you haven't registered already, be sure to do so.
Posted by: Kristen Delaney
kristenannedelaney@gmail.com
Adam Cook, the new PLACE Journal Editor writes a letter to students
Greetings to all Planning students and members of PLACE! I hope you
have had a restful Winter Break and are looking forward to the coming
semester. As students in the Planning program at EMU, one of the best
ways we can "get our names out there"--both as individuals looking for
future jobs AND as a Department--is by getting our work published.
Having research or essays cited in a professional or academic
publication can easily become a highlight of a resume or C.V.
The Planning Department has in previous years published such a
Journal--the Journal of PLACE--and we are looking to publish the Journal
at regular intervals throughout 2008. Our goal is to put out an academic
journal that highlights the diverse interests and talents of the
students in EMU's Urban and Regional Planning programs. We want the
Journal to be a publication of high academic quality, but the content
will be largely determined by those who contribute to it.
Contributing does not have to involve taking on a whole bunch of
additional work. Here are some ideas:
--Is there a research paper you've written for a previous class? (Of
course there is!) Why not submit it?
--Have you read a great book relating to planning, land use, or
anything else that would be of interest to fellow students or
professors? Write a quick review.
--Do you work for an organization that is doing exciting things in
planning, land use, or preservation? Let us know what you're involved
in, and what opportunities may be out there for future graduates.
--Do you have a strong opinion on a current issue relating to
planning, on the local, regional or national level? Write an editorial
and let your voice be heard.
As editor, my job will be to compile your work into a publishable
form, so you don't have to worry about minor details. In creating a
great Journal, we can become published authors while putting EMU's
Planning Department on the map (pun intended) when our work is read at
other universities and professional organizations. We can also
strengthen our community of students and professors by making each other
aware of our interests and talents. Who knows? Maybe that person you sit
next to in class likes form based codes as much as you do!
If you have any questions, comments or submissions, feel free to
email me at acook10@emich.edu, or seek out Norm Tyler. We will have our
first issue (made up of previously compiled material) out soon, and I
will email you with an update.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Adam Cook, Editor
Journal of PLACE
have had a restful Winter Break and are looking forward to the coming
semester. As students in the Planning program at EMU, one of the best
ways we can "get our names out there"--both as individuals looking for
future jobs AND as a Department--is by getting our work published.
Having research or essays cited in a professional or academic
publication can easily become a highlight of a resume or C.V.
The Planning Department has in previous years published such a
Journal--the Journal of PLACE--and we are looking to publish the Journal
at regular intervals throughout 2008. Our goal is to put out an academic
journal that highlights the diverse interests and talents of the
students in EMU's Urban and Regional Planning programs. We want the
Journal to be a publication of high academic quality, but the content
will be largely determined by those who contribute to it.
Contributing does not have to involve taking on a whole bunch of
additional work. Here are some ideas:
--Is there a research paper you've written for a previous class? (Of
course there is!) Why not submit it?
--Have you read a great book relating to planning, land use, or
anything else that would be of interest to fellow students or
professors? Write a quick review.
--Do you work for an organization that is doing exciting things in
planning, land use, or preservation? Let us know what you're involved
in, and what opportunities may be out there for future graduates.
--Do you have a strong opinion on a current issue relating to
planning, on the local, regional or national level? Write an editorial
and let your voice be heard.
As editor, my job will be to compile your work into a publishable
form, so you don't have to worry about minor details. In creating a
great Journal, we can become published authors while putting EMU's
Planning Department on the map (pun intended) when our work is read at
other universities and professional organizations. We can also
strengthen our community of students and professors by making each other
aware of our interests and talents. Who knows? Maybe that person you sit
next to in class likes form based codes as much as you do!
If you have any questions, comments or submissions, feel free to
email me at acook10@emich.edu, or seek out Norm Tyler. We will have our
first issue (made up of previously compiled material) out soon, and I
will email you with an update.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Adam Cook, Editor
Journal of PLACE
Last Night's Basic Training Course had a Fabulous Response
Dear Club Members,
We had a great turn out for last night's Basic Training Course! You presented some very smart questions and discussion. I don't know about you... but I was proud of our group and the many talented folks in our program. John Enos is a very busy, knowledgeable, well respected planner, yet he found time to help future EMU Planners and Public administrators with a very thorough and educational presentation, just for us. I am grateful that we have him as a resource. I plan to speak to Dr. Jones about arranging to send John a gift on behalf of PLACE. Furthermore, if you feel inclined... please consider sending him a personal thank you card expressing your gratitude.
Here is the address:
Carlisle/Wortman Associates
Attn: John Enos
605 S. Main
Suite #1
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
We have many more events and I look forward to seeing you at all of them..... in fact, please let me know if you have an idea for a club event or would like to initiate and/or lead in any aspect of PLACE. This is a student club and should be organized and led by students. At this time, your current PLACE officers and I are here to facilitate the club, however this is Erik D. and my last semester. I would like to leave knowing PLACE will continue to be a strong club... involved with the university community but also with the larger community as well. So, I ask you to please consider taking a role in the club or becoming apart of its future this semester... before the summer wisks us away. Working within the club during this Michigan economy can only help you that much more in securing employment, learning as much as you can about planning and making important relationships in and outside of school. This brings me to tell you that we are still in the process of securing our next years PLACE officers. We have had A LOT of interest and several commitments already (4 to be exact). I look forward to announcing who the new 08/09 officers will be...at the next PLACE Meeting February 7th. Please try to attend this next meeting.
Again, thank you for being engaged participants at last nights event. I wish you good luck with your classes and job searches and I'll see you soon!
Enjoy the snow!!!
Jenny Bruen
PLACE President
We had a great turn out for last night's Basic Training Course! You presented some very smart questions and discussion. I don't know about you... but I was proud of our group and the many talented folks in our program. John Enos is a very busy, knowledgeable, well respected planner, yet he found time to help future EMU Planners and Public administrators with a very thorough and educational presentation, just for us. I am grateful that we have him as a resource. I plan to speak to Dr. Jones about arranging to send John a gift on behalf of PLACE. Furthermore, if you feel inclined... please consider sending him a personal thank you card expressing your gratitude.
Here is the address:
Carlisle/Wortman Associates
Attn: John Enos
605 S. Main
Suite #1
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
We have many more events and I look forward to seeing you at all of them..... in fact, please let me know if you have an idea for a club event or would like to initiate and/or lead in any aspect of PLACE. This is a student club and should be organized and led by students. At this time, your current PLACE officers and I are here to facilitate the club, however this is Erik D. and my last semester. I would like to leave knowing PLACE will continue to be a strong club... involved with the university community but also with the larger community as well. So, I ask you to please consider taking a role in the club or becoming apart of its future this semester... before the summer wisks us away. Working within the club during this Michigan economy can only help you that much more in securing employment, learning as much as you can about planning and making important relationships in and outside of school. This brings me to tell you that we are still in the process of securing our next years PLACE officers. We have had A LOT of interest and several commitments already (4 to be exact). I look forward to announcing who the new 08/09 officers will be...at the next PLACE Meeting February 7th. Please try to attend this next meeting.
Again, thank you for being engaged participants at last nights event. I wish you good luck with your classes and job searches and I'll see you soon!
Enjoy the snow!!!
Jenny Bruen
PLACE President
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