August 2007

Stories About UDM

Northport hires two teachers
Northport Public School will begin the school year with two new teachers More
Leelanau Enterprise, Leelanau Enterprise, 08-05-2007

College's big moves
Paint is wearing of the buildings' exterior, the vents rattle and ping and the first floor floods when it rains More
Twen, Bowdeya, Detroit Free Press, 08-06-2007

Rochester voters narrow council candidates to 8
City of Rochester voters whittled down the field of City Council candidates for the Nov. 6 general election from 12 to 8 Tuesday night. More
Yakey, Randal, The Oakland Press, 08-08-2007

People on the move
Andrew Grove, an intellectual property lawyer for Reising, Ethington, Barnes, Kisselle, Troy, has been appointed as an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. More
The Detroit News, The Detroit News, 08-09-2007

Full Dream Cruise Schedule
Ferndale: 10 am-9pm, University of Detroit Mercy College of Engineering More
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 08-12-2007

UDM Launches hybrid vehicle design courses
University of Detroit Mercy has launched courses in the design and development of hybrid vehicles More
Model D, Model D, 08-14-2007

Phelps withdraw from Japan meet
Hiring: University of Detroit Mercy named Amy Paling its assistant Director of NCAA compliance and academics. More
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 08-20-2007

Discussion on 'Corporate Misconduct' planned
"Conducting an Internal Investigation: Legal and Corporate Issues" is the title of a panel discussion on corporate misconduct scheduled for Tuesday, September 11, at 8 a.m. in the University of Detroit Mercy, School of Law, 651 E. Jefferson, in Detroit. More
Detroit Legal News, Detroit Legal News, 08-23-2007

Detroit's Paradise Valley to be resurrected
Hasting Street was the place to be on steamy summer nights More
Williams. Corey, Times Herald, 08-23-2007

Last Chance
Andy Warhol's Dream America: Screenprint from the collectionn of the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation. More
Krolak, Barbara, Monroe News, 08-23-2007

New area to showcase Detroit's black culture
Hasting Street was the place to be on steamy summer nights. More
Williams, Corey, Flint Journal, 08-24-2007

Joyce Carol Oates; a teacher, academic and one of the most prodigious novelists of all time
Joyce Carol Oates was born in Lockport, New York in 1938, grew up in the countryside and attended the same one-room school as her mother had. More
Guest, Kelly, The Independent, 08-24-2007

Hygiene Benefits for Patients with, Systemic Disease
Dental and medicaal plan copperation is still in its infancy, but more carriers are offering benefits for patients with systemic disease. More
Tekarec, Carol, RDH Magazine, 08-28-2007

People making news
Brad Coulter has joined O'Keefe & Associates as a director. More
Detoit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 08-30-2007

Stories which utilized a UDM expert

Ad agency bodly hails Detroit ties
Campbell-Ewald, the Wareen based advertising agency of 1,300 people, was facing a challenge very similar to the economic quanday confronting the city of Detroit and the State of Michigan. More
Walsh, Tom, Detroit Free Press, 08-05-2007

New boss a mystery to UAW
Just weeks before, into contract talks with the UAW, Chrysler LLC owner Cerberus Capital Management has added a huge dose of uncertainty by naming Robert Nardelli, and executive who has almost no track records with unions, as its chairman and chief executive officer. More
Collier, Joe, Detroit Free Press, 08-07-2007

DIA's opening gambit
When the Detroit Institute of Arts reopens Nov. 23 after extensive renovations, you might think it would run with a bigname, attention-grabbing exhibit to generate excitement and race in the crowds. More
Hodges, Michael, The Detroit News, 08-10-2007

Detroit Web Site connects global water operations
Putting water deals together is an inexact rarely examinined business in which few people show an interest. More
Memba, Alejandro, Detroit Free Press, 08-11-2007

Union rule change sets back workers
When Steve Stidham moved to Saturn's own assembly plant to Spring Hill, Tenn., in 1996 he willingly signed away 19 years of General Motors Corp. seniority rights for the promise of a steady job at what GM billed... More
Merx, Katie, Detroit Free Press, 08-12-2007

Book on Cobb and Ruth a good read
Those were two of the greatest players in the history of Major League Baseball. More
Winger, Don, Midland Daily News, 08-13-2007

Dream Bigger? Event needs to remartket itself
The Woodward Dream Cruise is stuck in gear. More
Bernacchi, Michael, Detroit Free Press, 08-16-2007

Cruise expansion could hit potholes
It's either a great idea or an affront to Metro Detroit history, depending on whom you ask. More
Henion, Andy, The Detroit News, 08-20-2007

Cruise expansion could hit potholes
It's either a great idea or an affront to Metro Detroit history, depending on whom you ask. More
Henion, Andy, The Detroit News, 08-20-2007

Oprah, Paris Hilton subopenaed in lawsuit over canadian border crossing
A Detroit record producer has subopenaed Paris Hilton, Oprah, Mick Jagger, and more thean three dozen other celebrities to appear in Detroit on Sept. 22 to testify in his $900 million federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by Canadian border officials. More
Egan, Paul, The Detroit News, 08-22-2007

Guv picks a winner
Last week Jennifer Granhom made probably the best cabinet appointment of her governorship, when she appointed Ismael Ahmed director of the state's Department of Human Services More
Lessehberry, Jack, The Metro Times, 08-22-2007

Automakers blog to build loyalty, beat back critisim
When Al Gore III was arrested last month on drug chargers after being stopped for speeding in his blue Prius, one of the blogs buzzing about the topic came from an unexpected source: Toyota Motor Corp. More
Shepardson, David, The Detroit News, 08-23-2007

Higher Lawyer never lost a criminal case
As he faces a federal indictment that threatens his career, Geoffrey Fieger has turned to a lawyer with even more star power than himself. More
Hansen, Ronald, The Detroit News, 08-29-2007

Petcare takes bigger bite of consumer spending
Organized animal fighting rings such as that involving Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick aside, pet owners today are now likely to spend big to ensure their pets health and comfort. More
Lamothe, Ben, The Oakland Business Review, 08-30-2007

Stories about UDM students/alumni

Paralegal Section begins sixth year with new leaders
The Paralegal Section of the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association begins its sixth year with new leadership. More
Jevahiran, Linda, Detroit Legal News, 08-03-2007

Gladwin High announces top 10 in 2007 graduating class
Gladwin High School recently named its list of top 10 graduating students for 2007 More
Bay City Times, Bay City Times, 08-04-2007

Lawrence Technology University
Alison McGee, a 2003 graduate of Grand Ledge High School has been names to the Dean's list at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. More
Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal, 08-05-2007

Engagement: Omstead-Palizzi
Lindsay Ann Omstead and Nicholas Andrew Palizzi both of Brighton, announce their engagement. More
Livingston Daily, Livingston Daily, 08-05-2007

On The Move
Chris Holden of Brighton has joined the St. Mary's of Michigan, 800 S. Washington, staff as Director of Information Technology. More
Saginaw News, Saginaw News, 08-05-2007

Detroit May Be "Pistons Country," Bus Some 76ers & Cavs" Are Real Heros To Inner City Youth
Some Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers would be unlikely heroes in Detroit, MI, the home of the Pistons. More
PR Log, PR Log, 08-06-2007

Caland notches No. 4
Murphy, a recent graduate form the University of Detroit Mercy and now living in London, Ont. where he works at a gold cours, will now set his sights on the Canadian Amateur Championships. More
Moutsatsos, Emmanuel, The Chronicle Journal, 08-06-2007

Employees express optimism as Chrysler begins new chapter
As the sounds of Mitch Ryder echoed over a crowd of hundreds of employees, acrobats slid down ropes across the face of the company's towering headquarters, building and fireworks exploded from the roof, Chrysler celebrated the opening of a new chapter in its long and storied history. More
Szczesny, Joseph, The Oakland Press, 08-07-2007

Engagement: Kelly & Steel
John and Michelle Kelly of Northville announce the engagement of their daughter Ryan Mae Kelly, to James Bryant Steele, son of William and Ann Steele of Novi. More
Hometown Life, Hometown Life, 08-09-2007

Eaton names Jeff Moelich Vice President
Diversified individual manufactor Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) today announced that Jeff Moelich has been named Vice President- internal audit, effective immediately. More
Jasko, Kelly, Business Wire, 08-10-2007

CITY SURFER: Detroit man takes to the Great Lakes induldge his passion for riding the waves
It wouldn't be this way, not in Oregon or California or Hawaii, places Joe Bidawid has lived and surfed. More
Oleck, Cecilia, Detroit Free Press, 08-10-2007

Ex-boxer turned to officiating, running
A 1954 graduate fof DeVilbiss High School, Falvey began boxing when he was a senior. More
Monroe, Mark, The Toledo Blade, 08-12-2007

GM lends cars to some big radio stars; ethiccs an issue
The trade journal Automotive News reported Wednesday, that General Motors has recruited several prominent radio personalities providing the hosts with new cars and trucks to drive free for two weeks each month. More
Smyntek, John, Detroit Free Press, 08-16-2007

Volunteer of the Week
Chris Patterson has been volunteering for a few months at Cass Community Social Services. More
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 08-18-2007

Mundy's new top cop eager for uniform
After 34 years with the Northville police, James Petres hired on as an analyst/planner with Novi police last year. More
Grand Blanc News, Grand Blanc News, 08-19-2007

BAE Systems Names Dennis Delinger President of Mobility & Protection Systems
Dennis M. Dellinger has been named President of BAE Systems' Mobility & Protection Systems, a newly created line of business resulting from the completed acquisition of Armor Holdings, Inc. earlier this month. More
Business Wire, Business Wire, 08-21-2007

Gold on Diamond for Rafter
Guelph's Kaleigh Rafter has earned a gold medal with the Canadian Softball team at the 24th Summer Universial in Thailand More
Guelph Tribune, Guelph Tribune, 08-21-2007

Ex-cops' attorneys Kilpatrick trade insults
Liars. That was the accusation exchnged today by attorneys for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the lawyer for the two ex-cops who say the mayor retaliated against them. More
Josar, David, The Detroit News, 08-21-2007

Ex-lawyer earns less, enjoys his work more
Tee song says you're never fully dressed without a smile, which means that during the years Rod Brown was a lawyer, he was definitely underdressed. More
O'Connor, Brian, The Detroit News, 08-21-2007

Michigan Governor Granholm Appoints Michelle Rick Judge of 29th Circuit Court
Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the recent appointment of Michelle Rick as judge of the 29th Circuit court, which serves Clinton and Gratiot counties, for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2009 More
All American Patriots, All American Patriots, 08-22-2007

Governor appoints new judge for Gratiot
Michelle Ricks' term is effective Sept. 10 after Gov. Jennifer Granholm appointed her to replace Judge Jeffery Matthew who retired in late April and teaches at the Cooley Law School Grand Rapids campus. More
Field, Susan, The Morning Sun, 08-22-2007

Area golfers strike gold on greens; Seven students earn US scholarships
Seven local golfers, wh o have worked with Barrie golf instructor Murray St. Onge, have turned their love of golf into scholarships at U.S. colleges and universities More
Dawson, Dave, Osprey NewsNetwork, 08-24-2007

Owen Academy all shiney and like new
Kenelle Hughley is not a dirt-under-her finger nails sort of girl, but she appreciated the impact of what the volunteers were doing. More
Rubin, Neal, The Detroit News, 08-24-2007

Salvation army opens legal clinic
Pontiac city leaders in Pontiac were joined by prominent members of the law communty Thursday as the Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division opened the second location of its William Booth Legal Aid Clinic More
Smothers, Kaniqua, The Oakland Press, 08-24-2007

Better late then never; Despite attending high school an extra year, Denis Morris grad secures scholarship
Coming off a fifth place finish at the Canadian junior track and field championships, the 18-year-old Denis Morris High School grad is bound for the University of Detroit Mercy on a running scholarship More
Rogers, Alison, St. Catherines Standard, 08-25-2007

Honors
University of Detroit Mercy: Alison McGee of Grand Ledge was named to the winter 2007 dean's list. More
Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal, 08-26-2007

Lifelong law enforcer takes police chief post
After 34 years with the Northville police, James Petres hired on as an analyst/planner with Novi police last year. More
Swartz Creek News, Swartz Creek News, 08-26-2007

Rick appointed circuit judge
Gov. Jennifer M. granholm has named her deputy legal counsel as a circuit judge for Gratiot and Clinton counties. More
Saginaw News, Saginaw News, 08-28-2007

New federal judge sworn in Paul L. Maloney fills U.S. District Court seat at Kalamazoo courthouse
Minutes after being sworn in Wednesday as one of three new judges for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Paul L. Maloney joked about what the two-plus-year war for confirmation did to him More
Turner, Lynn, Kalamazoo Gazette, 08-30-2007

School sister of St. Francis celebrates 70 years as educator
Sister Sophia Duris (Vincentella) recently celebrated 70 years as a School SIster of St. Francis More
Leader Times, Leader Times, 08-30-2007

Residents seek seats on Milford Village Council
Milford village voters will elct four village council members and the council president at the Sept. 11 general election. More
Wingblad, Aileen, Observer & Eccentric, 08-30-2007

Obituaries

George Thomas Trtan
George Thomas Trtan, 71, of 18 Schubert Lane, Fond du Lac died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at St. Agnes Hospital. More
Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, 08-02-2007

West Point Graduate Clarence M. Davenport Jr.
Clarence M. Davenport Jr., 89, a retired Army colonel who was the sixth black graduate of West Point and had a second career in research and academica, died of pancreatic cancer July 23 at Maplewood Park Place in Bethesda. More
Sullivan, Patricia, The Washington Post, 08-09-2007

Nun a teacher, counselor, and chaplain
Sister Kathryn Ann Cullen who was a teacher in elementary and high schools, a guidance counselor, and a hospital chaplain, died Tuesday in St. Anne Mercy Hospital from complications of respiratory problems. More
The Toledo Blade, The Toledo Blade, 08-10-2007

Dr. Dennis Michael Destino
Dennis Michael Destino,88, De Pere, died Wednesday Aug. 15, 2007, at St. Vincent Hospital More
Green Bay Press Gazette, Green Bay Press Gazette, 08-17-2007