The Detroit Orientation Institute at Wayne State University is now accepting applications for the spring session scheduled on three consecutive Tuesdays, April 17, 24 and May 1. For more information and an application to download, visit the new DOI Web site at www.doi.wayne.edu.

The DOI, now in its 15 th year of operation, offers a historical perspective and candid look at Detroit and the metro region. The sessions, each restricted to 50 participants, are especially beneficial to newcomers or anyone wishing to learn about the city and metropolitan area. Business executives, professionals from nonprofit organizations, university faculty, high school teachers and administrators, government administrators and journalists typically attend.

Each participant receives a CD-Rom with over 200 pages of background information, which is updated annually, and is written exclusively for the Institute by Wayne State University faculty, local journalists and community experts. Meals and transportation are also provided for a tuition cost of $900 per person. Registrations are accepted by phone or fax; however, full payment must be received by April 3 to secure a reservation.

The next program will be offered Oct. 16, 23 and 30. Contact the director, Ann Cuddohy Slawnik, for more information at (313) 577-0171, or ann.slawnik@wayne.edu.

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