October 2006

Stories About UDM

RARE Foundation honors Bloomfield Hills residents as 'everday heros'
UDM's urban law clinic becomes a model for Robert and Ellen Dickman's vision. The couple founded The Salvation Army's William Booth Legal Aid Clinic. More
Dargray, Sharon, Unknown, /0-6-10/1

Sisters of Mercy welcome new associate
UDM alumni Vicki Looker becomes is inducted in Mercy ceremony. More
Unknown, Unknown, /0-6-10/1

Foundation elects Fellows officer, bestows award
Charlie Rutherford, part of UDM's Alumni Association, was elected to be an officer of The Michigan State Bar Foundation. More
Unknown, Unknown, 2/-06-10/1

Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers College Night
Represenatives from more than 100 colleges and universities alson with spokesmen from the armed forces and training providers are expected to take part in the 2006 Greater Kalamazoo Area College Night on Monday, Oct. 16, at KVCC's Texas Townership Campus More
Commercial News, Commerical News, 10-03-2006

Character drives 'Of Mice and Men'
Character is everything in John Steinbeck's unflinching American classic "Of Mice and Men," and Arthur Beer isn't about to muddy that. More
Moran, Michelle, Detroit Free Press, 10-04-2006

Of Mice And Menance
The fields of argiculturally rich valleys of California in the 1930s were by and large worked by rough-hewn men. More
Skora, Daniel, Theatre Review, 10-05-2006

UDM law students go the distance fore their clients
The streets of Detroit are dark and quiet at 4 a.a. as the van idles outside of Freedom House. More
Koelsch, David, Oakland Legal News, 10-06-2006

UDM boasts roots in religion
University of Detroit Mercy is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in Michigan More
The Daily Tribune, The Daily Tribune, 10-15-2006

UDM boasts roots in religion
University of Detroit Mercy is the largest and most comprehensive Catholic University in Michigan More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-15-2006

University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's Largest Catholic college
University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's Largest Catholic college More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-15-2006

Dean's Debate to look at affirmative action initiative
Mark C. Gordon, dean of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, announces a Dean's Debate on the controversial ballot initiative that would ban some aspects of affirmative action. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-19-2006

Red mass conducted by law school
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law celebrated its annual Red Mass and luncheon on Tuesday, September 26, at St. Peter and Paul Jesuit church and the UDM School of Law atrium More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-19-2006

The future of legal education and legal practice
Legal Practice in the United States is evolving More
Bryce, Michael, Unknown, 10-19-2006

Do great things at a top-tier school
UDM Advertisement More
Unknown, Macomb Daily, 10-23-2006

Statewide moot court competition to be hosted at Wayne Law School
Moot Court teams from Wayne State University Law School, Ave Maria School of Law, The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School will compete in the Michigan Moot Court competition on Saturday , November 11. More
Unknown, Detroit Legal News, 10-25-2006

The Law Firm Program: a circular innovaiton
In my previous column I wrote about some of the circular changes that the faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law adopted this past May. More
Gordon, Mark, Detroit Legal News, 10-25-2006

Do great things at a top-tier school
UDM advertisement More
Macomb Daily, Macomb Daily, 10-30-2006

First annual immigration law seminar planned
The Michigan Chapter of the American Immigration lawyers Association (AILA) will hold its first annual Immigration Law Seminar on Friday, November 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-30-2006

Stories which utilized a UDM expert

Busse: Grand jury system needs tweaking, won't seek office
Charles Busse, professor of law at UDM, was found innocent of public corruption charges. More
Cook, Jameson, Macomb Daily, /0-6-10/1

Trick or Treat doesn't have to mean trick or sweet
UDM Dental School teacher Chung-Ah Jang gives his professional opinion on children eating candy during halloween. More
Schrader, Jessica, Unknown, /0-6-10/1

Murphy addresses ISIAL
The Incorporate Society of Irish American Lawyers held their first meeting on Tuesday. UDM professor Michael Bryce was amongst the participants. More
Unknown, Unknown, 0/-06-10/1

Changing law school curricula
Mark Gordon, Dean, UDM School of Law, discusses changing that he hopes to see take place in the law cirricula. More
Gordon, Mark C., On the Docket, 3/-06-10/1

Stories about UDM students/alumni

Campus Clips
UDM soccer players assist in goals, but UDM's women's soccer team is defeated by Cal-State in Hawaii. More
Unknown, Unknown, /0-6-10/1

Alumnus of the year honored
Frederick W. Lauck was honored as the School of Law Alumnus of the Year. More
Unknown, Unknown, 0/-06-10/1

Emerging respiratory diseases: Avian influenza
It is interesting to observe and note how drastically perceptions surrounding "the flu" have changed in recent years. More
Molinari, John, Unknown, 10-02-2006

No one seems surprised by Marlinga's acquittal
No one seems surprised by former macomb County Prosecutor Carl Marlinga's acquittal on public corruption charges-least of all those familiar with the case. More
Lee, Amanda, Macomb Daily, 10-03-2006

Ullrich receives certification
Donna L. Ullrich, M.A., J.D. of Flint formerly of saginaw Township, has been certified as an etiquette consultant by the Etiquette and Leadership Institute of Athens, Georgia. More
Township Times, Township Times, 10-04-2006

Prasad
Hriday Prasad of Farmington Hills-based Global Microbio Products LLC just returned from meeting with top government officials in India aobut the 40 percent spoilage of the country's fruit and vegetable produce. More
Maliszewski, Joanne, M Biz Review, 10-05-2006

Powers named 'Super Lawyer'
David L. Powers, an attorney with the law firm of Smith, Martin, Powers & Knier, P.C. has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Law and Politics Magazine. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-05-2006

Engineering program gave them jobs-and love
Richard and Michelle Sweeney will forever remember Focus:HOPE as their "One Stop Shop." Its where the Detroit couple found a highly regarded college education, help finding jobs-and each other. More
Rochestor Eccentric, Rochestor Eccentric, 10-08-2006

Two justices, three challengers vie for Michigan Supreme Court seats
Three non-judges who say they have the experience to sit on the Michigan Supreme Court will have a tough time persuading voters to unseat Jutices Michael Cavanagh and Maureen Corrigan, who are up for re-election. More
Eggert, David, The Assoicated Press, 10-08-2006

Cavanagh runs for fourth and last state Supreme Court term
Michael Cavanagh fondly remembers his summers shoveling coal aboard a Great Lakes freighter with stops in Duluth, Oswego,and Silver Bay. More
Eggert, David, The Associated Press, 10-09-2006

Two justices, 3 challengers vie for State Surpreme Court
Lansing- Three non-judges who say they have experience to sit on the Michigan Surpreme Court will have a tough time persuading voters to unseat Justices Michael Cavanagh and Maura Corrigan, who are up for re-election More
Eggert, David, The Associate Press, 10-09-2006

Two justices, 3 challengers vie for State Surpreme Court
Lansing-Three non-judges who say that they have experience to sit on the Michigan Surpreme Court will have a tough time persuading voters to unseat Justices Michael Cavanagh and Maura Corrigan, who are up for re-elections More
Eggert, David, The Associcated Press, 10-09-2006

Jennifer G. Damico
Plunkett & Cooney attorney Jennifer G. Damico was recently appointed to the board of directors of Women Helping Others (WHO), a new Detroit-based non profit organization that provides financial assistance to women cancer patients More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-09-2006

Dr. Reisterer assumes dental practice of Riopelle, D.D.S.
Andrew J. Reisterer, D.D.S. PllC, located at 902 E. Ludington Ave., strives to offer quality dentistry in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-18-2006

The Expert Witness
It seems like only yesterday that the proper demeanor for a witness was to avoid spitting tobacco juice on the courtroom floor or to refrain from making cheap cracks... More
Sase, John, Unknown, 10-18-2006

Four running for appeals court
Diane Marie hathaway and Valerie White are each trying to do something no one has ever done More
Associated Press, Assoicated Press, 10-20-2006

Hopefuls compete for various judicial posts
This year most of the judicial elecetions on the Macomb County ballot are uncontested races. More
Mt. Clemens Daily, Mt. Clemens Daily, 10-20-2006

Board of Commissioner District 8
Termperance resident Connie Velliquette defeated incumbent James Goebel in the Democratic primary in August More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-20-2006

Seven candidates eye seats on MCC board
The Macomb Community College Board of Trustees oversees the operation of MCC, the state's third largest community college. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-20-2006

Circuit, district court require voter's decisions
As the top two vote-getters in the August Primary, Durance and Lauderbach are battling for a six-year term More
Heng, Cathy, Saginaw News, 10-22-2006

Legal People
Various alumni in the legal profession More
Unknown, Detroit Legal News, 10-23-2006

People in the News
Butzel Long associate attorney Katherine Donohue Goudie was recently elected to the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association (DMBA) Barristers' Board of Directors More
Unknown, Detroit Legal News, 10-23-2006

Campus Class
Brandon Powell scored his first goal of the season. More
Oakland Press, Oakland Press, 10-23-2006

Gregory L. Ulrich
Gregory L. Ulrich, a partner with Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Aeno (CMDA) and a member of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners, representing Wayne, Monroe and Lenawee County lawyers has been named to the American Bar Association House of Delegates for a new two year term More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-23-2006

Voter education forum tackles civil rights
A voter education forum held by citizens for a Fair Ferndale attracted a crowd of 25 people to Xhedos Cafe in Ferndale on Sunday. More
Witowski, D'anne, Unknow, 10-26-2006

Joseph Barker named regional director of NLRB's Chicago regional office
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Chairman Robert J. Battista and General Counsel Ronald Meisburg announced the appointment of Joseph A. Barker as Regional Director of National Labor Relations Board's Regional office in Chicago More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-26-2006

Anderson Challenges Senator Garcia for Senate
Brighton Democrat Donna G. Anderson is competing for the 22nd District Senate seat in the November general election against incumbent Senator Valde Garcia. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-29-2006

Marcinkowski challenges Rogers
Jim Marcinkowski, a Democrat currently living in Lake Orion, is challenging Mike Rogers for an opportunity to serve as 8th District Congressman. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-29-2006

Six contend for two OCC board openings
Six candidates with strong lies to Oakland Community College or education in general are vying for two oen seats on college's Board of Trustees. More
Groves, Dave, Daily Tribune, 10-30-2006

Berry, Reynolds, & Rogowski P.C.
Berry, Reynolds, & Rogowski P.C. is pleased to announce that David W. Berry has been chosen to be listed in the 2007 edition of "The Best Lawyers in America" in the specialities of Land Use & Zoning Law. More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-30-2006

Obituaries

Joseph Berkowski: University registrar took pride in being able to help students.
Registrar Joseph Berkowski of Dearborn Heights died at age 80. He was at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. More
Rossiter, Joe, Free Press, 0/-06-10/1

Martin Wayne Brasher
Martin Wayne Brasher, 74, of Fort Myers, formerly of Monroe, died Sunday at Health Park Hospital. More
Monroe Evening News, Monroe Evening News, 10-05-2006

William Futgenzi
Dr. Fulgenzi drowned while vacationing in Surf City, New Jersey. More
The Italian Tribune, The Italian Tribune, 10-13-2006

George R. Dus Sault
George Richard Dus Sault, 83 of Ashland formerly of Monroe County, died Sept. 15. at Brethren Care Village More
Unknown, Unknown, 10-13-2006

Of Many Things
Robert A. Mitchell, S. J., turned 80 in January. He was 50 years ordained on Saint Ignatius Day, July 31, 2006. More
Linehan, Dennis, America, 10-23-2006