The Detroit Orientation Institute (DOI) at Wayne State University is now accepting applications for the fall session scheduled on three consecutive Tuesdays, Oct. 17, 24 and 31. For more information, visit the DOI Web site at www.doi.wayne.edu

The DOI, now in its 15th 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 $750 per person. Registrations are accepted by phone or fax; however, full payment must be received by Sept. 26, 2006 to secure a reservation.

The next program will not be offered until spring 2007 – April 17, 24 and May 1.

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

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 11 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students.