December 20, 2011 CHANCELLOR’S WEEKEND MEMO Number 814 As we approach the holiday break and the transition between academic terms at the District, there is a need to acknowledge the contributions of each member of our community that has made this an exceptional educational institution. Those efforts are reflected in the significant demand for programs and services as evidenced in the enrollment growth we are currently experiencing. The number of students registering for Spring 2012 classes exceeded our expectations on the first day of early registration and continues to increase above levels previously seen. This suggests that we have a tremendous opportunity and obligation to ensure that this District maintains high quality programs, instruction and training for our constituents. Skiing Anyone? MUSEUMS Alpine Valley Boyne Mountain The Detroit Historical Museum Crystal Mountain Detroit Institute of Arts Mt. Brighton Detroit Science Center Pine Knob Charles H. Wright Museum Mt. Holly Motown Historical Museum Pewabic Pottery Historic Fort Wayne Visit Stoney Creek Metropark Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Shelby Township Ice Skating Visit Bald Mountain Recreation Area Tobogganing Lake Orion Snowboarding Cross-Country Skiing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Fishing MORE TO DO… Cross Country Skiing Kwanzaa Celebration– Detroit December 26-30. 2011 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Island Lake Recreation– Brighton Holiday Nights– Greenfield Village Highland Recreation Area– White Lake Now Until December 27, 2011 Cars, Trees and Traditions– Auburn Hills Now Until December 30, 2011 CASINOS Greektown– Detroit MGM Grand– Detroit The Big Bright Light Show– Rochester Motor City– Detroit Now Until January 1. 2012 Firekeepers– Battle Creek FOR MORE INFORMATION, DOWNRIVER CAMPUS NORTHWEST CAMPUS CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS WESTERN CAMPUS CHANCELLOR: (313) 496-2510 EASTERN CAMPUS UNIVERSITY CENTER 1 Where learning leads to a better life! FOOTBALL FANS! WINGS ANYONE? Detroit Lions vs. Chargers Red Wings December 24– 4:05pm Home Games Detroit Lions vs. Packers December 27– 7:30 pm January 1– 1:00 pm December 31– 7:00 pm Something sure to put a smile on your face… Ice Skating at Campus Martius Park Wayne County Lightfest Ends December 31, 2011 (313) 963-9393 7:00—10:00pm www.campusmartiuspark.org (734) 261-1990 AT THE MOVIES… SNOWTUBING We Bought a Zoo In the Land of Blood and Honey Boyne Highlands The Adventures of Tintin Boyne Mountain Mission: Impossible– Ghost Protocol The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo Albert Nobbs Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked New Year’s Eve SLEDDING Coming Soon! Indian Springs Metropark War Horse Clarkston/White Lake The Darkest Hour Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Pariah Angels Crest The Iron Lady The Heinz C. Pretcher Educational and A Separation Performing Arts Center Presents…. Want to go Torme Sings Torme somewhere new February 11, 2012 for dinner? The Old Road Dinner Train Blissfield, Michigan (888) 467-2451 Damn Yankees December 31 March 25, 2012 New Year’s Eve Celebration Call (734) 374-3200 for tickets January 7 “Dinner, Drink and a Dead Guy” Murder Mystery Dinner 2 .