Commentary: If you re looking for diverse talent, look to Detroit
Mary Kramer
Mary Kramer is director of Detroit Homecoming and special projects at Crain Communications.
In recent weeks, CEOs from a number of major companies including some based in metro Detroit have issued statements confirming their commitment to racial equity, commitments underscored in full-page ads in leading newspapers, such as the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times.
But so far, I haven t seen any big companies outside of Metro Detroit announce they were actually expanding in Southeast Michigan to tap diverse talent as part of this equity vision.
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DTE Energy announces Board of Directors for DT Midstream
DTE EnergyMay 7, 2021 GMT
Board comprised of highly qualified, diverse directors with experience and expertise to oversee the new independent midstream company
Director appointments will be effective upon completion of DT Midstream spin-off, which is expected in July 2021
DT Midstream files Form 10 registration statement with Securities and Exchange Commission
DETROIT, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) today announced the composition of the Board of Directors for DT Midstream, the new independent, publicly traded company that is expected to be formed through the planned spin-off of DTE Energy’s non-utility natural gas pipeline, storage and gathering business. DTE Energy expects that the spin-off will be completed in July 2021.
Guide to spring 2021 commencement
Beginning April 30, Michigan State University will hold more than 50 in-person and two virtual commencement ceremonies for the spring 2021 graduating class. More than 9,000 graduates will be recognized across three weekends.
“These graduates will become the next generation of contributors, creators and problem-solvers – affirming the commitment of Spartans to make a positive difference in the world,” said MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. “An MSU degree, energized with determination, is a lifelong asset and platform for success.”
Ceremonies will take place in four outdoor locations on campus: Auditorium Parking Lot, Breslin Center Parking Lot, Erickson Parking Lot and Spartan Stadium Parking Lot. For baccalaureate degrees, there will be 16 ceremonies each day beginning at 8 a.m. on April 30, May 1 and 2.
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