Spring Break
Washtenaw Community College's Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program has met the "inevitable." It was discontinued by a vote of the Board of Trustees. The certificate, advanced certificate and the associate's in applied science that students can earn in CAD now will end, as well as an associate's in architectural technology and interior design.
The downturned economy has spurned an increase in Washtenaw Community College enrollment. So expect the hustle and bustle around campus this summer to be more acute than last. "It's a historical trend that when unemployment goes up, community college enrollments especially go up," said Linda Blakey, associate vice president of Student Services.
It's easy to write off an idea when you look around at the type of people who are interested in it. People in Star Trek outfits and Furry costumes recently packed a hotel in Romulus for a weekend blast hosted by a group of science fiction fans and Linux users.
Voice staffer Elizabeth Ross is spending her summer vaca in Europe -- but it's not all play and no work. To read her blog, visit: http://elizabeth-ross.com. She'll be updating it regularly.