In an effort to make the program available to more participants, the normally 3-day, back-to-back schedule, has been adapted to run on three consecutive Mondays - October 11, 18 and 25, 2004.

Following input from past participants and a review of programming needs, DOI organizers determined that the new schedule offers more flexibility and opportunities for new venues that will ensure an even greater response from users. For more information, visit the web site at www.culma.wayne.edu/doi.

The DOI provides a historical perspective and candid look at Detroit and the metro region. The three-day sessions are available to anyone wishing to learn about the city and metro area, especially newcomers. Business executives, professionals from nonprofit organizations, university faculty, high school administrators and faculty, government administrators and journalists typically attend.

Background materials, a CD-Rom, with over 200 pages of material, meals and transportation are all provided for a cost of $695. Registration is limited to 50 persons and programs are offered each year in fall and spring. The next program will be offered April 2005.

Please contact DOI director Ann Cuddohy Slawnik for more information at (313) 577-0171, or ann.slawnik@wayne.edu.