October 26, 2006

Safewalk and Lighting Survey

The MSA Campus Safety Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, will be conducting a safewalk and lighting survey.

Thursday, October the 26th at 8pm

Meeting place: the Michigan League 

Groups will meet at the Michigan League and disperse from there to cover Central Campus as well as some perimeter and off-campus areas.

If you have questions please e-mail Kate Mitroka (Campus Safety Commission Chair) at kfbm@umich.edu.  We look forward to seeing everyone there!!

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March 15, 2006

Rebekah Warren on Improving Student Neighborhoods

Want to see change in Ann Arbor and Lansing?

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- Campus Safety - Corrupt Landlords - Crime - Poor Lighting
- Neighborhood Watch - Higher Ed Funding - Slippery Sidewalks
- AAPD/DPS Policy - Emergency Phones - Student Voting Rights
- A Student City Council Member - Anti-Student Parking Laws
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SPAN (Students Promoting Active Neighborhoods),
Tzedek and the College Democrats Present . . .

REBEKAH WARREN
Democratic Candidate for Ann Arbor State Representative
Training session:
How to make a difference on issues that matter to YOU!

Thursday, March 16th, 6 PM
U of M Hillel
1429 Hill Street

FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED

========Let's make A2 better for students!================
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March 07, 2006

Campus Safety Discussions

The University Dean of Students Office, Campus Neighbors, AAPD Chief Greg O’Dell, and DPS Director Bill Bess will be participating in a series of discussions regarding crime and safety on and around campus. The discussions are open to anyone interested in campus or near-campus crime and safety issues.

Thursday, March 9
Location: MSA Chambers
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Topic: Crime on and near campus

Tuesday, March 14
Location: MSA Chambers
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Topic: Women’s Safety

Tuesday, March 28
Location: William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Topic: Interactions Between Students of Color and Police

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February 18, 2006

Precinct 3-1 Meeting Minutes, 2.18.2006

Topics Covered:

On-Campus Safety Services aren't in effect or convenient
Parking
Lighting
Icy Sidewalks
Other Business

First-reads on the lease-signing ordinance is Tuesday at 7 pm (not Monday due to Presidents' Day). You have to sign up with the City Clerk ahead of time.
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February 13, 2006

First Neighborhood Association Meeting



Do you want to feel safe when walking home?
Get to know your neighbors?
Start a recycling program?
Build student power on Ann Arbor City Council?
Stop a permit parking program from starting in your neighborhood?


STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS!!!!
Come to the first kick-off meeting
836 Tappan Avenue (Pi Beta Phi Sorority)
Saturday, February 18, 3 PM

Cookies, Coffee and Tea will be served

Target: Residents of Precinct 3-1(below), but ALL are welcome!!!
(SPAN will organize other student neighborhood meetings in the future)



Brainchild/sister organization of the Michigan Progressive Party
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