About
Michigan in the World features exhibitions of research conducted by undergraduate students about the history of the University of Michigan and its relationships beyond its borders. The project was made possible through funding from the University of Michigan History Department and the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies, with additional support from Lisa and Timothy J. Sloan. The Divestment for Humanity team consists of:
Emily Bodden
Emily Bodden is a recent graduate with a degree in Sociology and a minor in the History of Medicine and Health from the University of Michigan. Her interests in resource disparities and issues of social justice motivated her to take the course.
Mario Goetz
Mario Goetz is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan with degrees in History and Social Theory and Practice. His interests in the development of social movements and issues involving the dynamics of race and class in society were a perfect fit for this course.
Emilie Irene Neumeier
Emilie Irene Neumeier is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan, with degrees in History and Political Science. She was inspired to take this course due to her interests in social justice and the effects of globalization on social activism.
Aaron Szulczewski
Aaron Szulczewski is studying history at the University of Michigan. His interests in social activist movements and state of Michigan history led him to take this course.
Leslie Teng
Leslie Teng is recent graduate from University of Michigan, with degrees in History and Political Science. The social activism focus of this class appealed to her and inspired her to take the course.
Matthew Lassiter
Matthew Lassiter is Associate Professor of History and Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan. Divestment for Humanity was developed by students in Professor Lassiter's History 497 course (January-April 2015) and developed in conjunction with the Michigan in the World project.
Gregory Parker
Gregory is administrator of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies and serves as the web liaison for Michigan in the World.