Media Source Book

Media Representatives:
In the wake of the latest international events, there are several UDM professors who are available to provide expertise for media in the development of ongoing stories. Feel free to contact any of the following University of Detroit Mercy professors directly, or the University will schedule an interview for you.

Contact Gary Lichtman in UDM's Media Relations Department, 313-993-1254, for scheduling, additional experts, or if you would like a copy of the UDM Media Sourcebook.

American History / Presidents	Gregory Sumner, Ph.D., J.D. Professor of History	313-993-1121
Biochemicals/Chemicals	Mark Benvenuto Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Mary Lou Caspers Professor & Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry	313-993-1184 313-993-1196
Criminal and Constitutional Law	Larry Dubin, J.D. Professor of Law Patrick Keenan, J.D. Professor of Law	313-596-0216 313-596-0261
Cultural Experiences	Lara Wasner, Director, Language and Cultural Training Program	313-993-6191
Deviant Behavior and Criminal Activity	Robert Homant, Ph.D. Chair, Criminal Justice Michael Witkowski, Ph.D. Professor & Director. Security Administration, Criminal Justice	313-993-1051 313-993-1051
Economic Effect	Michael Bernacchi, Ph.D., J.D. Professor of Marketing Michael Whitty, Ph.D. Professor of Business Administration	313-993-1116 313-993-3355
Ethnic Stereotyping	Lyn Lewis, Ph.D. Chair, Sociology	313-993-1094
International Business	Bahman Mirshab , Ph.D. Dean of Business Administration Michael Whitty, Ph.D. Professor of Business Administration	313-993-1204 313-993-3355
Islamic Affairs Experience	Thomas Hamade, Ph.D. Asst. Prof. of Chemical Engineering	313-993-3377
Judaism and the Middle East	Rabbi Marla Feldman Jewish Studies, Adjunct Professor	248-642-5393
Middle East - Taliban	Diane Robinson-Dunn Middle East History Professor	313-993-1107
Peace	Rev. John O'Neill, S.J. UDM Professor	313-993-1059
Power of Prayer	Gary Wright, S.J. Director, University Ministry	313-993-1560
Public Opinion/U.S. Politics - Media	Victoria Mantzopoulos, Ph.D. Chair adn Professor of History	313-993-1056
Public Safety and Private Security	Isaiah McKinnon, Ph.D. Prof. of Education and Human Services Michael Witkowski, Ph.D. Director, Security Administration, Criminal Justice	313-993-6165 313-993-1051
Russian Involvement	Stephen Manning Professor of History - Russia/China	313-993-1087
Stress, Impact on Children	Christine Panyard, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology John Knisely, Ph.D. Asst. Professor, UDM McAuley School of Nursing Michael Witkowski, Ph.D. Director, Security Administration, Criminal Justice	313-993-6123 313-993-6123 313-993-1051
Structure and Technology	Stephen Vogel Asst. Professor, Dean, School of Architecture Julie Kim Asst. Professor, School of Architecture	313-993-1532 313-993-1519
Terrorism	Erick Barnes Professor of Criminal Justice/Terrorism Detroit Deputy Police Chief	313-993-1051
War	Gregory Sumner, Ph.D., J.D. Professor of History	313-993-1121
Water	Alexa Rihana, Ph.D. Asst. Professor of Civil/Environmental Engineering	313-993-1041