January 2009

Stories About UDM

"Zeeland, Holland hold own at swim invitational"
Hill, Kelly, The Grand Rapids Press, 01-03-2009

Seven of the state's best boys swimming and diving teams took to the pool at Zeeland West on Friday afternoon

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"UDM wins 1st league matchup"
Detorit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 01-04-2009

Free throws were key for the University of Detroit Mercy as the Titans held on to win their Horizon League opener, 71-64, Saturday against Loyola.

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"Vikings survive poor 2nd half"
Maxse, Joe, The Plain Dealer, 01-04-2009

For the second straight season, the CSU men's basketball team was able to come home after a victory against the University of Detroit Mercy, bouncing the Titans in Calihan Hall, 53-44.

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"U-D Mercy explores Generation Y’s needs with Project Millennials seminar"
Zerrike, Jon, University of Detroit Mercy, 01-06-2009

The University of Detroit Mercy will host a seminar on Millenials and their needs on Wednesday and Thursday.

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"Howard, Bulldogs tough it out"
Woods, David, Pluck, 01-11-2009

University of Detroit Mercy hadn't won a Horizon League road basketball game in nearly two years, nor beaten a ranked opponent on the road in 30 years. Yet here they were Saturday, as 20-point underdogs, leading No. 21 Butler with less than three minutes left at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

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"UDM hopes to build off close loss at Butler"
Farrell, Perry, Detroit Free Press, 01-14-2009

A sign that the University of Detroit Titans haven’t given up on themselves or this first season under first-year coach Ray McCallum was evident in Saturday’s 54-50 loss at Butler, a nationally-ranked power in the Horizon League.

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"Tiger's Nate Robertson in best shape of career"
Kornacki, Steve, Detroit Tigers Baseball, 01-18-2009

Nate Robertson balanced on the physioball, his abdominals carrying the load.

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" Fencers grab easy wins in N.Y."
Sawyer, Frances, YaleDailyNews, 01-20-2009

Both the men’s and women’s fencing teams easily trumped their opponents in this past weekend’s tri-meet against Vassar and the University of Detroit in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

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"Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) to Count Homeless in Detroit and Present Update of 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness"
Homeless Action Network of Detroit, The Earth Times, 01-21-2009

The Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND), in partnership with the University of Detroit Mercy Leadership Development Institute; Councilman Kwame Kenyatta, City Connect Detroit, Corporation for Supportive Housing, service agencies; community, business, civic, and media leaders; and people who are homeless.

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"Penguins battle Vikings on ESPNU"
The Jambar, The Jambar, 01-22-2009

Coming off a less-than-stellar two-game stint in Wisconsin, the Youngstown State University men's basketball team has to regain their groove as they entertain the Cleveland State University Vikings in a nationally televised game Friday on ESPNU.

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"Michigan schools give Gift of Life"
Hough, Lucy, TheNorthWindonline, 01-22-2009

Northern's Volunteer Center and Students for Organ Donation are hosting the Gift of Life Campus Challenge from Jan. 14 to Feb. 25.

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"Graduate students compete for M&A award from ACG Detroit"
Henderson, Tom, Finance Monthly, 01-25-2009

he winner of the second annual ACG Detroit Cup will be announced at the annual Crain's Detroit Business/Association for Corporate Growth mergers and acquisitions awards night March 19 at Meadow Brook Hall.

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"Free legal guidance offered to veterans"
Chirinos, Fanny S., CallerTimes, 01-26-2009

Veterans wanting information or help with federal disability and pension benefits can get free legal assistance this Friday and Saturday.

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"Full Steam Ahead: City Advocate, Quicken Exec Talks Streetcars Along Woodward"
Zemke, Jon, ModelD, 01-27-2009

The group of private investors pushing for a streetcar line up Woodward has played it close to the vest. However, one of the leaders of that group, Matthew Cullen, spoke to Model D's Jon Zemke about the project.

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"Men's basketball takes league contest in Detroit after losing to Wright State"
Lurz, Nathan, The Phoenix, 01-28-2009

In an up and down, Jekyll and Hyde week, men's basketball split its games against Wright State and Detroit.

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"Men's basketball team continues home stand"
Langford, Keith, The Jambar, 01-29-2009

After an impressive victory over Cleveland State University on ESPNU, the Youngstown State University men's basketball team encountered a roadblock in a loss to in state rival the University of Akron Zips on Monday night 67-53.

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Stories which utilized a UDM expert

"People Making News"
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 01-04-2009

Murray R. Feldman, a senior shareholder in the Bloomfield Hills law firm of Strobl & Sharp PC, has been elected chairperson of the Workers Compensation Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

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"Mayor race centers on integrity"
Nichols, Darren, The Detroit News, 01-05-2009

Detroit candidates hope that strength of character will win votes.

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"Native son returns to lead Detroit archdiocese"
Wilkinson, Mike & Donnelly, Francis, The Detorit News, 01-06-2009

Allen Vigneron will become the archbishop of Detroit, making him the spiritual leader of the region's 1.4 million Roman Catholics, it was announced at a news conference Monday. He will replace Cardinal Adam Maida, who is retiring, on Jan. 28.

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"Awsome, baby! Dickie V visits"
Williams, Daniel, Denver Daily News, 01-07-2009

Dick Vitale, the iconic college basketball analyst and basketball Hall of Famer was at a book-signing yesterday at Tattered Cover Book Store.

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"Awards given"
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 01-09-2009

Lorri MacDonald, an online forensic science teacher from Dearborn, has received the first-ever Online Teacher of the Year Award from the Michigan Virtual School, a division of Michigan Virtual University. Wendy Schmitt, a business education teacher at Lakeland High School in the Huron Valley Schools district, has received the Excellence Award from the Michigan Education Association.

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"People in the news"
The Detroit News, The Detroit News, 01-09-2009

Discuses hometown heroes, school standouts, and local standouts.

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"Anniversary: Clark"
Livingston Daily, Livingston Daily, 01-11-2009

Joseph and Janet Clark of Northville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 29 with a luncheon at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. They were married Dec. 27, 1958, at Howell Nazarene Church.

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"States beat a path to Michigan to find police officers"
Hunter, George, The Detroit News, 01-12-2009

Police recruiters from Anchorage, Alaska, will visit Ann Arbor next week in hopes of luring experienced officers north.

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"Images capture area's big miracle makers"
McDonald, Maureen, The Detroit News, 01-13-2009

In a season where nearly all the automotive photography work Les Ward supported his studio with for 20 years has vaporized, he is using the North American International Auto Show as a backdrop for new business possibilities.

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"Warren Evans is fighting crime the smart way"
Kennedy, Daniel, Detroit Free Press, 01-15-2009

Virtually lost in the hopeful news that Detroit’s homicide rate has declined by 14 % over the previous year has been any thoughtful analysis about what has caused this significant reduction.

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"Beloit College president finalists named"
GazetteXtra, GazetteXtra, 01-15-2009

Beloit College announced a list of finalists to take over the job of college president.

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"Volunteers worked area during campaign"
Miller, Lisa, TelegraphForum, 01-20-2009

Dougherty, an upstate New York native, and Willard, a suburban Philadelphia native, were among thousands of Americans who signed on with Obama's presidential campaign.

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"Robertson using Pilates to get in shape"
Beck, Jason, MLB.com, 01-21-2009

Nate Robertson is walking in temperatures around 10 degrees Tuesday as he leaves the comfort of his car for Calihan Hall on the campus of the University of Detroit Mercy.

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"For the second year in a row, a law office on wheels is coming to Muskegon this week to offer free legal help to veterans."
Trop, Jaclyn, The Detroit News, 01-22-2009

Retailers hyping their discount bins, offering more coupons and touting additional savings.

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"Flint Powers Catholic rally falls short in 71-63 basketball loss to No. 1 Detroit Country Day"
Khan, Bill, The Flint Journal, 01-27-2009

Sure, Detroit Country Day exacted a measure of revenge Tuesday night, winning 71-63 over a Flint Powers Catholic squad that eliminated the Yellowjackets in the state quarterfinals last season.

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"Ex-CMU coach Jay Smith resurfaces with Detroit"
Mayo, David, The Grand Rapids Press, 01-28-2009

Through the sage advice of a child, Jay Smith rediscovered his past and made it his future.

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"Supply Chain News: Is the UAW Really at the Root of US Automakers Woes?"
SupplyChainDigest, SupplyChainDigest, 12-06-2009

As the “Big Three” US automakers (GM, Ford, Chrysler) struggle with rapidly declining sales and scary cash burn, the federal government bailout has recently given GM and Chrysler some financial breathing room – at least temporarily.

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Stories about UDM students/alumni

"Courtly bond"
Mccabe, Mick, Detroit Free Press, 01-00-2009

Birmingham Marian coach Mary Lillie Cicerone and her daughter, Anina, have found a special relationship.

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"Prinstein achieves goal through hard work and perseverance"
O'Meara, Dan, Observer & Eccentric mirror Hometown, 01-04-2009

Prinstein went overseas to pursue his dream and has played for four professional teams in four countries.

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"The next level"
Lozon, Kevin, The Source, 01-04-2009

This week’s edition features an update on the athletes from local schools and local communities, who are competing at the following colleges.

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"Trupiano leaving Ottawa library"
The Times, The Times, 01-09-2009

Ottawa's library director of seven years is leaving the community for a new position in Bolingbroook.

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"AlixPartners Promotes 6 to Managing Director"
AlixPartners, AlixPartners, 01-14-2009

AlixPartners, the global restructuring, consulting, and financial advisory firm, announced the promotions of six new managing directors effective January 1, 2009.

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"Ernie Harwell ranked as 16th-best announcer of all time"
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 01-15-2009

Ernie Harwell is ranked 16th on the American Sportscasters Association's list of the Top 50 Sportscasters of All-Time.

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"Match Preview: Detroit Waza Flo Pro v. West Virginia Quantum Force"
OurSportsCentral, OurSportsCentral, 01-17-2009

Following a disheartening loss last weekend, the Detroit Waza Flo Pro has a chance to right its ship against the West Virginia Quantum Force Sunday night at 7:00 PM at Compuware Arena.

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"Louise L. Labadie Named a Shareholder of Berry Moorman P.C."
PRWeb, PRWeb, 01-18-2009

The law firm of Berry Moorman P.C. proudly announces that Louise L. Labadie was named a Shareholder of the Firm effective January 1, 2009 by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.

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"Kaplan Career Institute Opens in Dearborn"
MI-Kaplan-Education, The Earth Times, 01-20-2009

Kaplan Higher Education opened a new Kaplan Career Institute campus in Detroit, which began classes today.

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"Huge crowd, deep cold cause few problems at Obama inauguration"
Hyde, Justin, Detroit Free Press, 01-21-2009

Despite the ticked-off ticket holders, the masses of people kind in spirit but scary in number and the sub-freezing temperatures, Tuesday's inauguration appeared to be the Obama administration's first triumph of central planning.

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"U-D hands C.C. first loss"
Beard, Rod, The Detroit News, 01-21-2009

Detroit Catholic Central's top priority was stopping Jordan Morgan, University of Detroit-Jesuit's top player.

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"Saginaw County Hall of Fame announces 2009 ballot"
Neumeyer, Paul, The Saginaw News, 01-21-2009

The 2009 Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame ballot is in the mail to lifetime members, who are asked to vote on candidates in six categories.

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"Free mobile law office rolling into Muskegon to help veterans"
Muskegon News, Muskegon News, 01-22-2009

For the second year in a row, a law office on wheels is coming to Muskegon this week to offer free legal help to veterans.

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"Peoples State Bank Promotes Jeffrey Moore and Carol Woonton"
GlobeNewswire, GlobeNewswire, 01-27-2009

Peoples State Bank, (a subsidiary of PSB Group, Inc. (OTCBB:PSBG)), announced the promotion of Jeffrey L. Moore and Carol A. Woonton.

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"Port Marketing Director to Receive J. Lee Barrett Award"
Technorati, Technorati, 01-27-2009

The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitor Bureau (DMCVB) has selected Cheryl Graham Solomon to receive the J. Lee Barrett Award for bringing the 2012 American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) National Convention to Detroit.

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"New exhibit in Ferndale examines intimate relationships"
PrideSource, PrideSource, 01-29-2009

"Identity Joys," a new exhibit that features the works of two local artists, will run from Jan. 19 to Feb. 20 at the Community Arts @ Paramount Gallery.

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"Getting noticed"
Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press, 01-30-2009

Awards given out.

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"More homeowners renting out rooms"
Williams, Candice, The Detroit News, 01-30-2009

Unemployed due to a back injury, Elizabeth Helmick worked out a simple equation one night while sitting around fretting about her bills.  What she had: extra space.  What she didn't: money.

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Obituaries

"Robert A. Martin"
Press & Argus, Press & Argus, 01-06-2009

Age 72, of Brighton, Michigan and formerly of Northville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009. Bob was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) in January 2008.

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"Edward Buchanan Jr."
Press-Citizen, Press-Citizen, 01-07-2009

Edward B. Buchanan Jr., 81, died Wednesday, January 07, 2009 at Iowa City Rehabilitation and Health Care Center due to complications from a recent fall.

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"Marvin Edwin Camburn 1938-2009: Former Benedictine University dean and professor"
Giangrasse, Kates, Chicago Tribune, 01-12-2009

Marvin Edwin Camburn, who as dean of faculty and instruction at Benedictine University helped more than triple the number of graduate programs, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease Saturday, Jan. 3, at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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"Judge Fredric Grimm dead at 70"
Martinez, Federico, Muskegon News, 01-26-2009

Criminals dreaded being assigned to his court. Even some former colleagues admit to being a little "intimidated" by the man.

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"Teacher led less fortunate"
Hicks, Mark, The Detroit News, 01-29-2009

Mrs. Poledink died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She was 61.

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