Daily Briefs

 Money pledged to protect DIA art in Detroit bankruptcy 

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Institute of Arts says it has $13 million in new pledges from two major philanthropies to prevent the sale of art and help retirees in Detroit’s bankruptcy.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is pledging $10 million, and the J. Paul Getty Trust is offering $3 million. The Detroit museum is committed to raising $100 million.
 
In a statement Wednesday, DIA director Graham Beal says the gifts are extraordinary. General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler last week pledged $26 million.

The museum, the state of Michigan and other foundations together are giving more than $800 million to soften pension cuts in Detroit’s bankruptcy and keep creditors away from the art collection.

Judge Steven Rhodes has set an Aug. 14 trial on Detroit’s plan to get out of bankruptcy.
 

Mark Weiss Day at Comerica Park Aug. 1

The 12th annual Mark Weiss Day is Friday, Aug. 1, at Comerica Park. This year, the American League Champion Detroit Tigers take on the Colorado Rockies. The picnic starts at 5:30 p.m. on party deck #1 and the game begins at 7:08 p.m. The actual cost for the picnic and ticket to the game is $52. We are requesting a minimum of $125 for each ticket.  The remaining $73 will be a tax deductible gift to the Mark Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was established as a joint project of Wayne Law and the Michigan Association for Justice, formerly known as the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association. Mark, who graduated from the school in 1969, devoted his considerable skills to fighting for the rights of the poor and powerless, and protecting the civil rights of all litigants. To date, 36 scholarships have been awarded to Wayne Law students in memory of Mark Weiss. Tickets will be mailed directly to you through July 25. If a purchase is made the week of the game you are required to personally pick up your tickets from the Office of Special Events and Services at Wayne State University.  They are located at 5700 Cass Avenue, Suite 4300 in Detroit. If you have any questions regarding your ticket purchase, please call 313-577-0300. If you cannot attend the game, but wish to make a contribution to the Mark Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund, donations are accepted online or by mail. If by mail, send your check directly to Wayne State University Law School: Mark Weiss Scholarship Fund, attention: Matt Cunningham at 471 West Palmer Street, Suite 3505, Detroit, MI 48202. Checks should be made payable to Wayne State University.  For questions regarding contributions, Matt can be reached at 313-577-0749 or mc10@wayne.edu. For more information about this event, contact Pam William at 313-577-3465 or plwilliam@wayne.edu.
 

WSU alumni mixer  to be held June 18

WSU Alumni Association will hold their Young Alumni Professionals Mixer from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at the Emagine Theater, 200 N. Main St. in Royal Oak. 
For more information about this event, contact Brandy Dona at 313-577-6199 or brandy.dona@wayne.edu.

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