Nominate staff and administrators for awards

Once again this year, UDM will present three Commitment to Excellence Awards to outstanding staff and administrative employees.  Nominations are being accepted now through 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

The awards are given to full-time UDM employees who are deeply committed to UDM's mission and the goals of their college, school or department.  For details and the nomination form, see the Commitment to Excellence Award web page.

Colleges to induct members into Halls of Honor

This month, the Colleges of Business Administration and Liberal Arts & Education will induct members into their respective Halls of Honor.  The Business Administration event will take place Sunday, Oct. 11, and the Liberal Arts & Education event, Sunday, Oct. 18.

On each date, the event will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Mass in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building, followed by an induction ceremony and luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the Detroit Golf Club.  For more information, contact Alumni Relations & Special Events at UDMgrad@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1540.

Titan Lounge improved

The lower level of the Student Center received a major facelift recently, with upgrades to the student lounge and game area. The improvements include a new 52" flat-screen TV, which was the Senior Class Gift from the Class of 2009.

Fall marketing campaign under way

UDM's integrated marketing campaign for fall is under way with radio, print and TV advertising, as well as other promotional initiatives. Five billboards promoting UDM are currently located along major highways and thoroughfares. For a complete schedule of the fall campaign, visit the Marketing Plan page.

Peter Peirce Center dedication

At the dedication of the School of Architecture's Peter Peirce Interactive Learning Center, Sept. 25, from left: student presidential ambassador Krista Wilson, Professor of Architecture Tony Martinico, student presidential ambassador Dima Daimi, School of Architecture Dean Steve Vogel, UDM President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J. and Cherry Peirce.  Learn more about the Center on Facility Operations' Renovation page.

CORRECTION: Ford Innovation Symposium, Oct. 15

A headline last week contained an error.  The 2009 Ford Innovation Symposium, featuring speaker Iain Roberts of IDEO, will take place Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 113.  Find out more on the event page.