June 2007

Stories About UDM

Sign says Fillmore, but will Detroit?
Only time will tell if there's staying power behind "Fillmore Detroit," the name that takes over today at the venue long known as the State Theatre. More
McCollum, Brian, Detroit Free Press, 06-13-2006

Minia golf kicks off at DIA
As part of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) special line-up of summer events, "Fore!Fun: Artfully Designed Mini Golf" teed off Sunday and runs through Sept. 2. More
Huron Daily Tribune, Huron Daily Tribune, 06-01-2007

Love of America helps student win contest
His genuine appreciation of diversity in American lead one Warren Consolidated Schools fifth grader to win an essay contest. More
Marino, Jocelyn, The Advisor/Source, 06-03-2007

BakBones Integrated Data Protection Solutions Go to the Head of the Class at University of Detroit Mercy
BakBone Software(R), a global provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions, today announced that the University of Detroit Mercy(UDM) is leverging BakBone's technology to significatly shrink backup windows automate the collection of ex-change reporting statistics, and replace complex scripting for oracle database backup. More
CNW Group, CNW Group, 06-06-2007

Plan to transform regional economy
Transforming the regional economy from manufacturing based into a diverse knowledge based economy is the primary goal of the Northwest Ohio Science and Technology Corridor. More
Ramsey, Duane, Toledo Free Press, 06-08-2007

University of Detroit Mercy deploys BakBone's solutions
BakBone Software Inc., a provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions has announced that the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is using BakBone's technology to shrink backup windows, automate the collection of Exchange reporting statistics and replace complex scripting for Oracle database backup. More
Computer Technology Review, Computer Technology Review, 06-12-2007

People on the move
The University of Detroit Mercy honored the following St. John Health, Warren, executives with College of Health Professins Alumni of the Year Awards: Michael Kobernick, M.D., St. John Community Health Center, St. Vincent DePaul, and Maria Storm, vice president of operations and chief nursing officer, St. John Macomb and Oakland Hospital. More
The Detroit News, The Detroit News, 06-20-2007

St. John Detroit Riverview Campus to Maintain Emergency Department, Physician Offices and Support Services Onsite
St. John Health is maintaining an Emergency Department, Physician practices in the Medical Pavilions and pharmacy, X-ray and laboratory services at the Detroit Riverview Center, after the hospital discontinues inpatient care on June 30, 2007. More
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 06-22-2007

New building needed for Health Dept. officials say
With growing programs, the Northwest Michigan Community Health agency wants to add a new building near their current facility on Livingston Boulevard which would accommodate expanded dental services with training through two Michigan universities More
Martinez, James, Gaylord Herald Times, 06-30-2007

Stories which utilized a UDM expert

No paper Stubs: Only Verizon text gets you into Fergie Show
There's seemingly nothing cell phones won't do: take pictures, text friends, play music. Add get you into exclusive concerts to that list. More
Morath, Eric, The Detroit News, 06-02-2007

Sassy Song becomes anthem for an era
Forty years ago today, the saucy track from Aretha Franklin captured the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and in the four decades sinces its release folks have been singing it--at times off key--ever since More
Carter, Kelley, Detroit Free Press, 06-03-2007

Rise in crime tied to ailing economy
With Michigan's economy spurttering last year, robberies and other thefts soared in Detroit, fueling a slight rise in violence and a steep increase in overall crime in 2006. More
Hansen, Ronald, The Detroit News, 06-05-2007

Leonard Leone, father of Wayne State theater, dies at 92
On a cold February day in 1933, 18-year-old Leonard Leone tried to join his family's struggling imported-food business in Detroit's Eastern Market. More
Kohn, Martin, Detroit Free Press, 06-06-2007

Leonard Leone: He was Mr. Theater at WSU
On a cold February day in 1933. 18-year-old Leonard Leone tried to join his family's struggling imported-food business in Detroit's Eastern Market. More
Kohn, Martin, Detroit Free Press, 06-07-2007

MySpace couple finds birth mother
Less than two months after making national news by posting their adoption plea on MySpace.com, a couple desperate for a baby girl says they've found a birth mother More
Ferretti, Christine, The Detroit News, 06-12-2007

Ford's Quality Challenge
Ford Motor Co.'s stunning inquality could help the ailing automaker meet one of its toughest challenges getting back on consumer shopping lists. More
Autoweek, Autoweek, 06-13-2007

Sidewalking
For nearly a decade Opal Ritchie and Wendell White race walked around their Green Acres neighborhood on Detroits northwest side, proud to log at least four miles at a swift. More
McDonald, Maureen, Model Media, 06-19-2007

40 years later. 'Respect' remains anthem of era
Forty years ago "Respect," the saucy track from Aretha Franklin, captured the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and in the four decades since its release, folks have been singing it-at times off key-ever since. More
Carter, Kelley, St. Cloud Times, 06-21-2007

Farmer Jack stores go Hollywood
Hollywood Markets is in the process of acquiring three stores in Oakland County that are now part of the Farmer Jack chain operated by The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc. More
Szczesny, Joseph, The Oakland Press, 06-22-2007

'Age of Love' rages on with twisted battle
If his name doesn't ring a bell, you probably weren't on of the 7 milion viewers who watched Philippousis, 30 as the bachelor on NBC's new summer series "Age of Love." More
Toby, Mekeisha, The Detroit News, 06-25-2007

UAM approves Delphi contract
Delphi worker Ken Blackmer was stocking parts on the assembly line at Flint East on Friday when he heard that UAW members at the auto-parts had approved a contract proposal that would save his plant More
Gopwani, Jewel, Detroit Free Press, 06-30-2007

UAW reaches agreement with Delphi; 10 plants to close
Delphi worker Ken Blackmer was stocking parts on the assembly line at Flint East on Friday wwhen he heard that UAW members at the auto-parts maker had approved a contract proposal that would save his plant More
Gopwani, Jewel, Grand haven Tribune, 06-30-2007

Stories about UDM students/alumni

Web Seminar Explains Sales and Use Taxes
On Thursday, June 28, AGC of Wisconsin is offering a web seminar about sales and use taxes as applied to the consturction industry-a topic that affects everyone in the business More
Larson, Mike, Western Builder, 06-13-2006

PrecisionIR Names Steven L. Schneider Chief Executive Officer
PrecisionIR Group, a worldwide provider of online investor relations services and web-based communication sollutions, today announces the appointment of Steven L. Schneider as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company's Board of Directors More
Business Wire, Business Wire, 06-26-2006

Former Richard AD Bob Wilkinson heads list of 2007 Catholic League honorees
Several Downriver sports figures will be honored during the Catholic League and Catholic Coaches Association Hall of Fame Day June 11 at the Fern Hill Country Club in Clinton Township More
The News-Herald, The News-Herald, 06-01-2007

Honors
Kindra Love of Flint was named to the dean's list. More
Flint Journal, Flint Journal, 06-02-2007

Michael Jenkins names Engineering dean
Dr. Michael Jenkins chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, has been named dean at the College of Enginnering at California State University, Fresno More
Fresno State News, Fresno State News, 06-02-2007

Greener Pastures
Before he became the fact (and mouth) of college basketball on ESPN, Dick Vitale has a successful stint coaching at the University of Detroit in the mid '70s. More
NBC Sports, NBC Sports, 06-02-2007

Freeport residence makse U of Detroit Mercy dean's list
The following University of Detroit Mercy students made the Dean's List for the 2007 Winter Term:Courtney Wierenga. More
The Reminder, The Reminder, 06-02-2007

FIVE THINGS: About a valedictorian
Simona Morhan is graduating from Chadsey High School in Detroit at the top of her class More
Sandoval, Emiliana, Detroit Free Press, 06-03-2007

The Oregan fling quartet
Such is the unofficial credo of the University of Oregan throws contingent, a hard-working group of athletes determined to put its collective stamp on the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships this week More
Anderson, Curtis, The Register-Guard, 06-05-2007

Walter Industries, Inc. Announces Appointment of A.J. Wagner to Board of Directors
Walter Industries, Inc. announced today that A.J.Wagner has been appointed to the board of directors of the Company's audit committee More
Monahan, Michael, Earth Times, 06-06-2007

Local Livonia Resident Opens New 'Full Service' Law Office
Local Livonia, Michigan resident Timothy J. Klisz has opened up the Klisz Law Office, PLLC in his hometown of Livonia More
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 06-06-2007

Perfect Blend
Auburn Hills Avondale coach Dave Muchzynski sat by himself about an hour before his host yellow Jackets were to meet with Fenton High in the Division 2 district opener May 29 More
Davis, Christian, C & G Newspaper, 06-07-2007

College Notes
David Burd of Hart made the University of Detroit Mercy's Dean's List for the 2007 Winter Term. More
Oceana's Herald Journal, Oceana's Herald Journal, 06-07-2007

Professor brings 'world of experience' to class
It's hard to keep professor Ellis Ivory. 53, in one place. More
The Belleville Enterprise, The Belleville Enterprise, 06-07-2007

Detroit Interfaith Group Teaches Tolerance Through
In a scene form the documentary "Reuniting The Children of Abraham," a Christian actor says, "Where I grew up there were only two kings of people. You were either a Christian or ou were someone who did not believe in God." More
Padden, Brian, Voice of America, 06-08-2007

Triumph of discovery
Nick Dubin never could figure out why he couldn't do some of the simplest things very well-like tell if someone was joking or follow a conversation that jumped around from topic to topic. More
Kellogg, Alex, Detroit Free Press, 06-10-2007

Phillips
Jessica Phillips of Grand Ledge has been named to the dean's list for the 2007 Winter term at the University of Detroit Mercy. More
Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal, 06-10-2007

Mercy honoring academic sucess
The University of Detroit Mercy has named the following students to the dean's list for the 2007 Winter term. More
Livingston Press, Livingston Press, 06-10-2007

Tentants disputes focus of June 27 presentation
Clark Hill attorney Kevin Fanning will offer a preview of his upcoming presentations, "Ten Ways to Effectively manage Any Tentant Dispute," via webinar on Wednesday, June 27, at 9 a.m. More
Detroit Legal News, Detroit Legal News, 06-11-2007

India's best rugby club test its mettle on grassless ground
Chennai: The sports ground at the Anjuman-E-Himayah-E-Islam orphanage in the heart of Chennai is a scramble of running feet, flaying arms and flying objects More
Ramnarayan, Abninav, Live Mint, 06-11-2007

Marquette Chemistry professor Wilkie honored for Research excellence
Charles Wilkie, Ph.D., Pfetschinger-Habermann Professor of Chemistry at Marquette University, has received the university's 2007 Lawrence G. Haggerty Award for Research Excellence More
Media NewsWire, Media NewsWire, 06-11-2007

Mercy lands Ferrans
Monroe high distance runner Kristie Ferrans has accepted an academic and athletic scholarship to University of Detroit Mercy . More
Monroe Evening News, Monroe Evening News, 06-11-2007

Local Sports: Sontag headed to World Series
Monroe High distance runner Kristie Ferrans has accepted an academic and athletic Scholarship to University of Detroit Mercy More
Monroe News, Monroe News, 06-11-2007

Michigan Dentist Kosinski Attends World's Largest Cosmetic Dentistry Conference
Dr. Timothy Kosinski attened the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's (AACD) 23rd Annual Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2007, in Atlanta, GA May 15-19, 2007 More
News Release Wire, News Release Wire, 06-11-2007

Straight graduates from Albion
Justin Daniel Straight, son of Dr. Timothy and Michelle Straight of Port Austin, graduated from Albion College on May 12, with plans on attending UDM School of Dentistry. More
Huron Daily Tribune, Huron Daily Tribune, 06-12-2007

Morning Briefing
reynolds, Smith Hills Inc., hired Marc Godzina as an architect in its aviation program in its Naperville Office More
The Naperville Sun, The Naperville Sun, 06-13-2007

Druzinski to preside over Stephen Grant murder trial
Circuit Judge Diane M. Druzinski has been assigned to the case through a random draw. More
The Romeo Observer, The Romeo Observer, 06-13-2007

Briefly...
Mary Bont of Newaygo was named to the winter term Dean's List at the University of Detroit Mercy. More
Times-Indicator, Times-Indicator, 06-13-2007

Neighbors in the news
Kerri J. Lebourdais, Milford High School graduate of the class of 1986, is receiving a graduate degree in School Psychology on May 12 form the University of Detroit Mercy More
Milford Times, Milford Times, 06-14-2007

ITC Holding Corp. Announces Organizational Changes
ITC Holding Corp. today announced that on June 8, 2007, its Board of Directors approved a series of organizational changes, effective immediately. More
PR Newswire, PR Newswire, 06-14-2007

3 dads love is spirit of devotion
Real fathers love their children. Meet men who channel dedication and love through words and actions. More
Spratling, Cassandra, Detroit Free Press, 06-17-2007

Grace and elan: 1996 Arthur Ashe nominations awards for athletic and academic excellence
For the third year in a row, Black Issues In Higher Education honors college students of color who excel in both their academic and their athletic pursuits. More
Diverse, Diverse, 06-17-2007

Simon selected for Education Bell Award
The Father Flohe Foundation presented the 2007 Fr. Flohe Education Bell Award to Mark Simon family in memory of their sister Rose Mary Simon at St. Patrick's graduation commencement ceremonies on June 3. More
Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal, 06-17-2007

Concrete Association Enter Into Cooperative Understanding
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the American Concrete Institute (ACI)to minimize duplication of activities and to cooperate in areas of technical committees, educational seminars, publications, certifications, and other related activities. More
Construction News, Construction News, 06-18-2007

From a Syracuse Corner store to Le Moyne's top job
John Smarrelli Jr. credits working in his parents' corner grocery store in Syracuse, where he did everything from slicing deli meat to accounting, as helping him get to where he is today-the Le Moyne College president's officce. More
Cole, Nancy, The Post-Standard, 06-20-2007

Leelanau Lessons: Emelia Schuab
A 6 ton granite boulder outside the county building in Leland bears her name. More
Leelanau Enterprise, Leelanau Enterprise, 06-23-2007

Still Playing
One morning about two months ago, Wildwood Racquet Club co-owner will Cleveland was walking toward the front desk when he happened to look over his shoulder toward the courts. More
Sebring, Blake, The News Sentinel, 06-23-2007

Award-Winning Author Tom Stantion To Visit O'Brien Field
Tom Stanton, an award-winning author of several baseball books, will be visiting O'Brien Field on Thursday, June 28, as part of his 21 state "Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth Resurrection and Redemption Book Tour." More
Our Sports Central, Our Sports Central, 06-25-2007

Shrine's Harris has long-distance calling
The Royal Oak Shrine senior who captured both the 1600 and 3200 runs at the MHSAA Division 4 State track and field meet earlier this month will be displaying his immense talent at the University of Detroit Mercy soon. More
The Daily Tribune, The Daily Tribune, 06-25-2007

Peoples State Bank Appoints Commercial Lending Offices
R. Kevin Finn was appointed Vice President, Commercial Lender. Previously he was Senior Banker, Commerical Lending at J.P. Morgan Chase. Mr. Finn earned a Bachelors Degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Business Administration form the Univeristy of Detroit. More
Prime Newswire, Prime Newswire, 06-26-2007

FTI branches out in Detroit with Former Ford exec aboard
James C. Gouin, who started at Ford in 1979 and left as vice president in March, has accepted a position with Baltimore-based FTI Consulting Inc. More
Webster, Sarah, Detroit Free Press, 06-27-2007

Volunteer guides needed at State Capitol
IF youlike people,can you climb stairs, want to learn more about Michigan history and have a few hours per week to donate, the Capitol Tour and Information Service is looking for a few good volunteers. More
Dozier, Vickki, Lansing State Journal, 06-27-2007

In the 21st round of the NBA draft, the Sonics pick...
Aside from owning gold medals, American Olympic legends Carl Lewis, Bob Beamon, and Bruce Jenner share something in common. More
McGrath, John, The News Tribune, 06-27-2007

Hibbard
Kyle Hibbard of Plainwell has been named to the University of Detroit Mercy winter semester 2007 dean's list. More
Union Enterprise, Union Enterprise, 06-28-2007

Obituaries

John Muller Sr.: Family, law made life worhtwhile
A passion for law and devotion to family were guiding forces in the life of John Muller Sr. More
Rossiter, Joe, Detroit Free Press, 06-05-2007

Florian Muske: Dentist patched up hockey stars
As the former team dentist for the Detroit Red Wings, Dr. Florian Muske never wanted to work. More
Rossiter, Joe, Detroit Free Press, 06-08-2007

Ex-nursing board head also was at St. Vincent
Stella J. "Pete" Piotrowski, 90, former head of the Ohio Board of Nursing was head emergency room nurse and associate director of education at what is now St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, died of cardiac arrest June 10 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus More
The Toledo Blade, The Toledo Blade, 06-17-2007

David Allen Shafer
David Allen Shafer, age 35 of Holland, died on June 5, 2007 in Hollad, Hospital. More
Morning Sun, Morning Sun, 06-19-2007

UCLA professor who designed Chinese twin-engine plane dies at 96
Tung-Hua Lin, a civil engineering professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, who designed China's first twin engine airplan, has died More
San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union Tribune, 06-24-2007

Plane designer Lin dies at 96
Tung-Hua Lin, a civil engineering professor at the University of California-Los Angeles, who designed China's first twin engine airplane, has died. More
Monterey Co. Herald, Monterey Co. Herald, 06-25-2007