2007 News Releases

Detroit Free Press, a guest editorial by UDM President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., reminds us that service to others should be a primary component of every university's mission. Through its service activities, UDM both collaborates in the resurgence of Detroit and enhances its students' education.

In the 2009 tournament, UDM will be the host institution for the championship's Final Four®, also to be held at Ford Field. Officials estimate the Final Four® has about a $75 million economic impact on its host city.

For more information, also see:

• "UDM shares space at Detroit's Big Dance," Detroit Free Press, March 28, 2008
• "Preparations begin for '09 Final Four," Detroit Free Press, April 1, 2008

Rizzolo is also President of "Big Think," an organization that through its mission "promotes the Oneness of Humankind" and "racial, religious and gender equality through workshops and installations." He has taught in France, Norway, Austria, Scotland, Switzerland, Hawaii, Australia, Canada and Albania.

Rizzolo has been nationally honored for his environmental multimedia sculpture installations in Detroit and elsewhere. He is a graduate from the University of Iowa where he received his art degree.

The event is sponsored by AIA Detroit and Barton Marlow, and will be the third of seven lectures of the 2007-2008 lecture series.

Assefa is the new Director of Policy for the Department of Planning and Development in Chicago, advancing Mayor Richard M. Daley's vision of making Chicago, America's most livable city.

Before joining the City of Chicago, Assefa worked in both the private and public sectors of architecture, urban design, and community planning. He has been responsible for the design and integration of sustainable architecture in various cities. As the Senior Urban Designer for the City of San Francisco's Planning Department, Assefa directed land-use and design policy with specific plans aimed at developing a sustainable city policy for downtown San Francisco.

Assefa has taught Architecture at the California College of Arts and served on several civic organizations including the Green Buildings Committee of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research, on the Board of Directors of the Architecture Foundation of San Francisco, and founding member of the Center for Art and Public Life at CCA. Assefa received his BA in Architecture from the University of Illinois and a Masters in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The talk at UDM is free and open to the public. Continuing education points will be offered for this event. For more information please contact the UDM School of Architecture at 313-993-1532, or contact Associate Professor Amy Green Deines at deinesag@udmercy.edu.

Martinico will focus on architectural history and theory, specifically American architecture and urbanism in the 19th and 20th centuries and architectural theory from 1965 to the present. Martinico is one of approximately 800 U.S. faculty and professionals who will travel abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. He is the first faculty member from the School of Architecture to receive the Fulbright Award.

As UDM's Director of the School of Architecture international programs in Warsaw, Poland and Florence, Italy, Martinico holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Detroit.

The Fulbright Program, America's flagship international exchange program, is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Since its establishment in 1946 under legislation introduced by Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, the Fulbright Program has provided approximately 279,500 people—105,400 Americans, the opportunity to study, teach and research abroad. The Program operates in over 150 countries worldwide. The Fulbright U.S Scholar Program is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars.

Beginning this week through Nov. 17, the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity is collecting donations, canned food and clothing for those in need. All contributions will be sent to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit to distribute.

All 10 fraternity members feel so strongly about homelessness, they want to try to understand what it feels like to be without a home. To do so, they are asking their fellow students, faculty and staff to join them for a sleepover outside on UDM's Kassab Mall on the McNichols Campus. No TV, radio, ipod to entertain them, the UDM students are prepared for snow, ice, rain, whatever comes their way. In 2006, the students had rain and very strong winds.

The 3rd annual "Sleep-out for the Homeless" will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.

"We want to experience for one night what so many of our neighbors experience on a daily basis," said Phi Beta Sigma President Alvin Franklin. "Our fraternity does many fundraisers throughout the year, but the holidays can be so difficult for those without families and shelter. We want to help others but also understand what the underprivileged have to go through firsthand. The sleep-out will take place at the same time as the donation collection."

To donate, contact Franklin at 989-714-7010 (mobile) or by e-mail rhonusigmas@yahoo.com. Food and clothing can also be dropped off in the drop box by the University Ministry office in the Student Center, McNichols Campus.

"Knowing that Mr. Nyarwath was well-loved and respected as a teacher at both University of Nairobi and several local seminaries around Nairobi where he also taught, I thought it would be a good opportunity for our students to have him teach here at our University," said Gail Presbey, UDM professor of Philosophy, who arranged to have Nyarwath come to UDM.

"It would benefit our students to have exposure to philosophies from Africa, and it would benefit Mr. Nyarwath to have a wider world experience since he rarely leaves Kenya. He could pursue further research here with library access, and interact with scholars at conferences as well as by being invited to give lectures at area universities."

Presbey met Nyarwath in 1993 during her first research visit to Kenya. When she returned to Kenya in 1998-2000 for her Fulbright Senior Scholar position at the University of Nairobi, she and Nyarwath co-taught a course on African Philosophy.

She says that Nyarwath helped to organize an international African philosophy conference in Nairobi while she was there, and also helped her to co-edit a book, entitled Thought and Practice in African Philosophy, based on articles from the conference.

Already familiar with the Fulbright program, Presbey submitted an application for the J. William Fulbright Scholar in Residence grant, which is administered by the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars. The grant was approved for Nyarwath to visit UDM.

"It is an honor for the College of Liberal Arts & Education and the University of Detroit Mercy to have a Fulbright Scholar in Residence joining our College in January 2008," said Liberal Arts and Education Dean Charles Marske. "Professor Oriare Nyarwath is a philosopher with research and teaching interests in sage philosophy. His presence not only will enrich our Philosophy Department but he will be a great resource for the University community through guest lectures and various discussions and meetings in which he will be involved."

Nyarwath is author of Traditional Logic: An Introduction and co-author, with Mary Omosa, Geoffrey Njeru, and Edward Ontita, of Theory and Practice of Governance in Kenya. He has published articles on the problem of corruption in Kenya, philosophy's role in social development, and "freedom" as a concept explored in Kenyan sage philosophy. He has presented papers at conferences on human rights, ethnicity and the problem of ethnicism, and theories on punishment. He is working on his Ph.D. dissertation on topics in African philosophy.

Eight University of Detroit Mercy faculty members have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships to study or lecture around the world, including Presbey, who has served two Fulbright assignments. Currently, Anthony Martinico from the School of Architecture is in Warsaw, Poland, studying as a Fulbright Senior Scholar.

Patterson gave the presentation, "Oakland County's Economic and Technological Development," to the University community, and answered questions about many of the innovative programs he has launched.

"The University prides itself on teaching tomorrow's leaders," said Hriday Prasad, director of UDM's master's degree programs in Product Development (MPD) and Engineering Management (MEM). "We want great things for our students... and it's always exciting bringing back people that have made a difference in our community, people like L. Brooks Patterson." Prasad is an active member of Oakland County's Workforce and Education Committee, Business Roundtable and Automation Alley, southeast Michigan's premier high-tech consortium which Patterson founded in 1998.

Serving his fourth term as Oakland County Executive, Patterson presides over an $822 million annual budget and a county workforce of more than 4,500 employees. During the 13 years of the Patterson administration, Oakland County government has earned respect from Wall Street for its solid tax base and sound financial policies by attaining and maintaining a coveted AAA bond rating, which only 34 of the nations 3,200 counties have received.

Some of the programs that he initiated are: Emerging Sectors, an initiative focused on identifying the top ten emerging and promising business sectors for the new economy of the 21st century, Wireless Oakland, a program designed to blanket the county with free wireless Internet access to Oakland County's 1.2 million residents and 320,000 daily visitors and Count Your Steps, a pedometer walking program for 30,000 third and fourth graders to eliminate childhood obesity.

Along with building Oakland County into one of America's most affluent and progressive counties, Patterson has earned numerous awards and honors including: the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Alumnus of the Year Award, the State of Israel Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award and the March of Dimes Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Patterson's lecture is free and open to the public, however, guests are asked to RSVP in advance by calling 313-993-1128 or mpd@udmercy.edu. For more information about the MPD and MEM programs, please contact Hriday Prasad at 313-993-3378.

This year, 18 teams had their arguments evaluated in front of panel of judges drawn from across campus and the metro Detroit community. Among the guest judges were Administrative Law Judge Roy L. Roulhac, Michigan Employment Relations Commission; Michael Hovey, Director of the Office of Catholic Social Teaching for the Archdiocese of Detroit; Dr. Kenneth Richter, Director of Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital; Ed Roberge, Admissions, University of Detroit Jesuit High School; and Floyd Myers Truant Officer, Detroit Public Schools. The answers were rated in terms of intelligibility, focus, depth, and judgment.

Ethics Bowl competition begins when the moderator poses a variety of ethical questions to each competing team, and the team that comes up with the most morally defensible answer will win the match. Questions may address ethical problems on classroom topics (e.g. cheating or plagiarism), personal relationships (e.g. dating or friendship), professional ethics (e.g. engineering, law, medicine), or social and political ethics (e.g. free speech, gun control, etc.).

The first-place team has the honor of representing UDM at the Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, Dec. 1 in Madison, WI. This event is in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE). Forty teams, representing colleges and universities throughout the United States, will put their abilities of ethical reasoning to the test.

As the situation turns increasingly surreal, and the menace to Khaled increasingly real, the question of what it means to be an American takes on a very personal and charged significance. Back of the Throat chillingly explores the tools our government uses to interrogate suspects and is a thought provoking piece of theatre that ultimately leaves the audience with more questions than answers.

The cast of Back of the Throat includes Sean O'Riley, the son of Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Riley. O'Riley is a UDM freshman. This will be his first Theatre Company production. Later this season he is scheduled to appear at Meadowbrook Theatre in Rabbit Hole. The cast also includes UDM students Matthew Klug, Teny Mishigan, David Kowalczyk, Shanna Hurt, Marissa Thorndyke, and guest artist Joe Colosi. The production is being produced with the support of Arab Theatre Arts Guild and www.greatstufftodo.com.

The Theatre Company's performances are held Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Marygrove College Theatre 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Tickets are $15. Discount tickets for senior citizens, faculty, staff and alumni of UDM and Marygrove College are $13. Student tickets are $9. UDM Marygrove student tickets are $5.

The box office is located in Reno Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 313-993-3270. For more information visit us online at http://theatre.udmercy.edu.

Photo Credit: Courtney Burkett
Sean O'Riley in Back of the Throat

Every night over 9,500 of Detroit people reside on the streets or in abandoned buildings seeking shelter and 40 of them are children. With the high cost of housing, food, childcare, healthcare, and education, 3.5 million Americans will experience homelessness in a given year.

University of Detroit Mercy's Student Senate is sponsoring Hunger Week, an annual event, which began last Sunday and will continue through Saturday, Nov. 17. Hunger Week is a collaborative effort between all University departments and organizations in order to show support and solidarity with the hungry, impoverished and homeless.

Full Schedule of Hunger Week Events:

• Nov. 11:

• • 2 p.m. - Hunger Walk beginning at Hart Plaza

  • 10 p.m. - Student Mass, St. Ignatius Chapel,C&F Bldg

• Nov. 12:

• • Food Collection boxes set-up across campus

• Nov. 13:

• • 12:45 p.m. - Speaker from Gleaners Food Kitchen, Student Center Ballroom

• Nov. 14:

• • 7 p.m. - Local Band, Grounds Coffee House

• Nov. 15:

• • 12:45 p.m. & 2 p.m. - Service opportunity, Focus:HOPE

    Meet at University Ministry Office

  • 9 p.m. - "Sleep-out for the homeless" (until 11/6/, 7 a.m.), Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Rho Mu Chapter

• Nov. 16:

  • Collection and Delivery of non-perishable food items

• Nov. 17:

• • Making sandwiches with APO in the morning, Focus:HOPE speaker & luncheon for students in Student Center Ballroom followed by distribution of sandwiches by students in afternoon

Ten years ago, Father Moore, who had lived in New York for most of his life, learned of the shortage of Jesuits in Jerusalem's Pontifical Biblical Institute and offered his services to Father General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, the Superior General of the Society of Jesus. While he speaks neither Hebrew nor Arabic, Father Kolvenbach accepted his offer. Since January, 2000, he has spent much of his time living at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Jerusalem where he is engaged in interfaith dialogue, assisting Palestinian Christians and supporting movements for peach and reconciliation. He also has published books on Martin Buber and on Abraham Joshua Heschel.

Over the past decade, Father Moore has experienced the violence of the Israeli Occupation and the horror of Palestinian suicide bombers. Nevertheless, he still sees hope in the Middle East. There are numerous activist groups, both Palestinian and Israeli, who continue to struggle for justice and peace. He compares the current peace and justice groups in the Holy Land to the great biblical prophets of Israel "who expressed the pathos of God in response to the treatment of the widow, the orphan or the stranger."

Moore is a founding member of the Rainbow Group, an organization of theologians in the New York area who are engaged in Jewish-Christian dialogue.

Based on her extensive knowledge of the subject she will discuss the films "The Royal Hunt of the Sun," Cabeza de Vaca," "Pocahontas" (2005) and "Apocalypto" (2006), with critical emphasis on how the films portray Native Americans.

Associate professor of Colonial and Postcolonial Latin American Studies and Acting Director of the Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University, she co-directed an intensive summer institute for teachers that examined how stereotypes may be reinforced in K-12 textbooks and curricular resources.

UDM's open house is an opportune time for transfer and graduate students to meet one-on-one with advisors that represent the 60-plus academic programs offered. Information on how to finance a UDM education will be available along with on-site admission, which is offered to those interested in an undergraduate degree.

To make a reservation, or for more information concerning the open house, call the UDM Admissions Office at 313-993-1245, toll-free at 1-800-635-5020, or e-mail admissions.events@udmercy.edu.

Competitions are meant to expand and challenge the minds of students interested in fields of science and engineering. This is an opportunity for those students to learn and to generate stronger interest in the engineering and science curriculum, by proving to them that science is more fun than "most of us think."

Student Competitions

• Catapult, How far can you fling it?
• Egg Drop, How far can it fall before it breaks?
• Jeopardy, Move over Alex...Teams compete on math, physics, chemistry, computers, biology and general science questions. Moderated by former UDM Professor Kevin Olmstead, winner of $2.18 million on ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
• King of the Hill, Makes its debut!
• Rube Goldberg, You invent the perfect machine!
• Screaming Contest, How loud can you scream?
• Straw Tower, How high can you build it?
• Toothpick Bridge, How much weight can it hold?

Other activities for Tech Day include the annual Chemistry Magic Show, sponsored by the students and faculty of the University's Chemistry Club, as well as an array of displays from local companies and departments throughout the College of Engineering and Science and Chemistry buildings and Calihan Hall.

An awards presentation will wrap up the day at 12:20 p.m. in Calihan Hall to award the winners of the various competitions. All registered school students will receive a free Tech Day t-shirt for participating in the event.

This year, UDM is fortunate to thank Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, BASF, DENSO, and Continental for sponsoring Technology Discovery Day.

The Northwest Detroit youngsters will be dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, collecting candy and special treats from UDM students who are also dressing in their colorful outfits.

Registered student organizations will be creating the cardboard facades for the children to enjoy the evening before, on October 25, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. through midnight in the pit of the Engineering & Science Building. Students will construct a "street" of spooky buildings into the wee hours so the children can go "door to door" getting a "trick" or a "treat."

Founded by the School of Architecture, "Safety Street" has grown into a campus-wide event, bringing the University and the neighborhood together for an exciting experience.  Students, faculty and staff all contribute treats for the gathering, donating hundreds of pounds of candy for a spooky and fun "trick or treat" experience.

This half-day conference is geared toward the special interests of physicians, nurses, clergy and spiritual care providers, social workers, residents and healthcare students. The symposium begins at 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and is approved for CME and CEU accredited hours.

Both authors will discuss how healing is promoted by tending to the delicate interaction of body, mind and spirit, and how centuries-old concepts can be successfully applied in the care of patients and everyday living.

"I wanted to organize a symposium dedicated to my husband, Dr. Edward R. Heil (1932-2001), whose life's work involved providing outstanding compassionate patient care," says Rhea Heil, founder of the Heil Symposium. "The Symposium's theme reflects Ed's approach to medicine with the caring dedication to integrated health, combined with my spiritual tolerance and diversity awareness."

This symposium offers four breakout sessions:

• • Healing Body, Mind and Spirit: Interventions for Healthcare Providers
• • The Importance of Hope in Healing: The Importance of Spirituality in Recovery
• • Appreciative Presence: Using Touch to Support the Body, Mind and Spirit
• • Spiritual Assessment: An Interdisciplinary Approach

A native of Yorkshire, England, Andrew Freear is the executive director of the Rural Studio at Auburn University in Alabama. Freear was educated at the Polytechnic of Central London and the Architectural Association, London, England, and has practiced extensively in both London and Chicago. Before he came to Rural Studio, Freear taught design studio for five years at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Freear's work at Rural Studio has been published in Architectural Review, Architectural Digest, Progressive Architecture, Dwell, Domus, Abitare, and Lotus magazines. He has had the opportunity to lecture on the Rural Studio across the United States as well as abroad.

The Rural Studio is a studio that guides young designers to design and construct fine architecture in economically stressed communities. Following the teachings of the late Samuel Mockbee, founder of Rural Studio, architecture is celebrated as a form of social art which link the community and its people together.

Andrew Freear's talk is free and open to the public. Continuing education points are offered for this event. For more information, please contact the UDM School of Architecture at 313-993-1532, or e-mail Associate Professor Amy Green Deines at deinesag@udmercy.edu.

A former Catholic Maryknoll priest, Thomas Melville served in Guatemala for 34 years, beginning in 1957 and volunteered to help others in need. There he founded co-operatives and worked on economic development and land distribution programs.

Melville was exiled from Guatemala for his work in organizing peasants in opposition to the government. After leaving the order and marrying former Maryknoll sister Marjorie Bradford, he returned to the United States to advocate against U.S. government and business practices in Guatemala.

Recruited for the Catonsville action by George Mische, the Melvilles hoped to bring attention to U.S. involvement in Guatemalan affairs. While awaiting sentencing, Melville and his wife both completed master's degrees. After serving his time, Melville earned a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology and has continued as a scholar and activist in Guatemalan affairs, living in Mexico.

The Catonsville Nine were nine Catholics who burned draft files to protest the Vietnam War. On May 17, 1968 they went to the draft board in Catonsville, Maryland, took 378 draft files, brought them to the parking lot in wire baskets, dumped them out, poured homemade napalm over them, and set them on fire.

They were: Rev. Daniel Berrigan, a Jesuit priest; his brother Rev. Philip Berrigan, a Josephite priest; Bro. David Darst; John Hogan; Tom Lewis, an artist; Marjorie Bradford Melville; her husband, Thomas Melville, a former Maryknoll priest; George Mische; and Mary Moylan, a former nun.

The Catonsville Nine were tried in federal court October 5-9, 1968 and found guilty of destruction of U.S. property, destruction of Selective Service files, and interference with the Selective Service Act of 1967.

George Mische was a peace movement organizer and a U.S. army veteran. He worked with youth offenders for several years and with Maryknoll Missionaries in Mexico during 1961. He returned to the United States in 1964 because he disagreed with U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.

Like several of the other Catonsville Nine members, Mische was motivated by what he had experienced abroad. After the Catonsville action, he remained active in labor and peace organizing and in Democratic party politics. He served for several years on the St. Cloud, Minnesota, City Council and currently works in prison reform.

Having seen pertinent issues first hand, the speakers will discuss abuses of power over the last 60 years.

Every three years, the organization bestows four Maria Sklodowska-Curie medals to outstanding scientists in the field of radiation chemistry (usually one Polish and one from abroad) and radiobiology (usually one Polish and one from abroad. Foreign candidates are chosen from those who, apart from their important scientific work, have worked with Polish scientists.

"We are extremely proud of Dr. Schlick's award and the many distinguished achievements she has made in radiation research," said Dr. Leo E. Hanifin, dean of the College of Engineering and Science.

The event will be sponsored by AIA Detroit and Barton Marlow, and will be the third of seven lectures of the 2007-2008 lecture series.

Assefa is Chicago's new Director of Policy for the Department of Planning and Development, advancing Mayor Richard M. Daley's vision of making Chicago, America's most livable city.

Before joining the city of Chicago, Assefa worked in both the private and public sectors of architecture, urban design, and community planning. He has been responsible for the design and integration of sustainable architecture in various cities. As the Senior Urban Designer for the City of San Francisco's Planning Department, Assefa directed land-use and design policy with specific plans aimed at developing a sustainable city policy for downtown San Francisco.

He taught Architecture at the California College of Arts and has served on several civic organization boards including the Green Buildings Committee of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research, Board of Directors of the Architecture Foundation of San Francisco, and as a founding member of the Center for Art and Public Life at CCA. Assefa received his BA in Architecture from the University of Illinois and his Masters in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Assefa's talk is free and open to the public. Continuing education points will be offered for this event. For more information please contact the UDM School of Architecture at 313-993-1532, or contact Associate Professor Amy Green Deines at deinesag@udmercy.edu.

Adderley will present a lecture on "Kelly Services and the Market for Engineering Talent" to the University community. Joining Adderley for the presentation will be David R. Hay, Senior Director and Government Affairs and Teresa Carroll, VP & General Manager, Kelly Engineering Resources. Following the lecture, students and guests will have the opportunity to talk with Adderley, Hay, and Carroll one-on-one in the high-bay area of the College of Engineering and Science.

"We are extremely honored to have Terence Adderley and the Kelly representatives discuss the market for engineering majors," said Hriday Prasad, UDM Director of Product Development.

A native of Detroit, Adderley joined Kelly Services, Inc. in 1958 as manager of the company's Louisville, Kentucky, office. He was elected Vice President of the company in 1961 and joined the Board of Directors in 1962. Serving in a series of positions of increasing responsibility during his career, Mr. Adderley was elected Executive Vice President in 1965, President in 1967, Chief Executive Officer in 1987, and Chairman of the Board in 1998.

In 2006, Adderley was awarded the Leadership Hall of Fame Award, the highest honor conferred by the American Staffing Association, which also recognized him as one of the most influential leaders in the staffing industry during the past 40 years.

Throughout Adderley's distinguished career in leadership roles at the Fortune 500 company, the company has received numerous awards for its strong commitment to providing workforce opportunities for women, minorities, the disabled, and older members of society.

The company, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offers staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vender on-site and full-time placement. Kelly provides employment to more than 750,000 employees annually, with skills including office services, accounting, engineering, information technology, law, science, marketing, creative services, light industrial, education, and health care.

This lecture is free and open to the public however, participants are asked to R.S.V.P. in advance by calling 313-993-1128 or mpd@udmercy.edu.

The event will be sponsored by NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architects) and Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc. and will be the first of seven lectures that the Architecture School will feature through next March.

Lee is a partner of Stull and Lee, Inc., Architects and Planners of Boston, Massachusetts and one of the most original black designers in the industry. He will be lecturing on "Reconciling Form and Context." He is also an adjunct professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and has been a faculty member at Rhode Island School of Design and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

A native of Chicago, a city that he calls, "the quintessential American city for architecture," Lee was an activist in the struggle against the Inner-Belt in Boston in the 1960's. A graduate of the University of Illinois and Harvard Graduate School of Design, he holds a dual degree in architecture and urban design.

M. David Lee's talk is free and open to the public. Continuing education points will also be are offered for this event. 

Previously, no single objective consumer resource existed to help prospective students choose a college or university that best fit their individual needs. UDM was one of about 600 schools that worked with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) to offer a new web-based project called U-CAN (University & College Accountability Network).

Through the U-CAN network, students and families have free online access to objective and measurable data supplemented by targeted hyperlinks to an institution's web site. Through the initiative, UDM is working with other institutions to offer consumers the information they need to make the best college choice for them.

NAICU's U-CAN is designed to provide, in a common format, more concise, web-based, consumer-friendly, searchable information on individual private colleges and universities.

Data and narrative sections within the institutional profiles covers: admissions, enrollment, academics, student demographics, graduation rates, most common fields of study, transfer of credit policy, accreditation, faculty information, class size, tuition and fees trends, price of attendance, financial aid, campus housing, student life, and campus safety.

The initiative gained momentum and national attention when dozens of colleges and universities publicly announced their decisions not to participate in the most heavily weighted component of U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of "America's Best Colleges." The web-based consumer resource launched last month and does not include reputation surveys or rankings.

To learn more information on hundreds of private colleges and universities, visit the U-CAN web site at: http://www.ucan-network.org/

This year's celebrant is Reverend Greg O'Meara, S.J. of Marquette Law School. O'Meara is an assistant professor at the Milwaukee law school. He completed his Masters of Divinity at Weston Jesuit School of Theology in 2002, and was awarded the James D. Ghiardi Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence twice. O'Meara is a member of the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus, Wisconsin Bar, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Western District of Wisconsin, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

The English tradition of the Red Mass was instituted circa 1310. At the opening of each term, the entire Bench and Bar attend this special Mass. In honor of the Holy Spirit, red vestments were worn for the Mass, hence the name. These Red Mass traditions still continue today.

Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon will be held in the law school atrium. The event is free and open to the public. 

UDM President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D., will present the awards to the special alumni for their contributions to the University and the community.

 Elmore Leonard '50, an internationally acclaimed author, is the recipient of University of Detroit Mercy's Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. He is recognized for his five decades of written work, encompassing 43 novels as well as screenplays and short stories.

Leonard earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Detroit in 1950, majoring in English and Philosophy. While still in college, he joined Campbell-Ewald advertising agency and shortly after began writing western novels and short stories. From 1951 to 1961, he published 30 short stories and five novels; his novel, Hombre, was selected as the best western of all time by the Western Writers of America in 1961. As westerns became less popular, he turned to writing educational and industrial films during the 1960s. He then began to write crime novels. His "breakout" best seller came with the publication of Glitz in 1985. Each of his following novels has been a national best seller. In 2006, he completed Elmore Leonard's 10 Rules for Writing as a guide to the writing process.

Leonard's work is admired for his originality, dialogue and research that provide depth and plausibility to story lines and characters. He has been referred to as the "Dickens of Detroit" for his portrayals of people from the city.

In 1992, the Mystery Writers of America honored Leonard with the Grand Master Award, which is awarded "only to individuals who, by a lifetime of achievement have proven themselves preeminent in the craft of mystery and dedicated to the advancement of the genre." He has received numerous other awards, including the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Allen Poe Award for LaBrava in 1983 and the International Association of Crime Writers' North American Hammett Prize for Maximum Bob in 1991. A number of his novels have been made into movies, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight and Be Cool. Earlier this month, the film 3:10 to Yuma opened in the number one spot in North America. The remake of the classic 1957 western was based on one of his short stories.

In the late 1970s, Leonard gave the University his collection of personal correspondence, rough drafts and manuscripts detailing the first 20 years of his career. The material was categorized and catalogued, resulting in the Elmore Leonard Collection housed in UDM's McNichols Campus Library. The Collection serves as a learning tool for students, writers and scholars worldwide.

Leonard has also given presentations to classes and groups at the University over the years, sharing insights into his writing. In 1998, UDM awarded Leonard an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his lifelong achievements as an author and for his contributions to the field of modern fiction.

Thomas G. Denomme '61, former Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer of Chrysler Corporation, is the recipient of University of Detroit Mercy's Founders Award. He is recognized for his support of higher education in the tradition of UDM's Jesuit and Mercy founders.

A Detroit native, Denomme earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from University of Detroit in 1961. Following graduation, he began his long career in the automotive industry at Ford Motor Company. After 20 years of automotive finance, product planning, marketing and business planning at Ford, he joined Chrysler Corporation in 1980. During his tenure at Chrysler he held a number of leadership positions, including Vice President for Corporate Strategic Planning, Executive Vice President for Corporate Staff Group, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. He served as a director of Chrysler Corporation from 1993 through 1997, and Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer from 1994 until he retired in December 1997.

Denomme has served on a number of civic and corporate boards and organizations, including Mount Carmel Hospital Divisional Board, the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Detroit Investment Fund, the Congressional Economic Leadership Institute, The Parade Company Foundation, the Michigan Gaming Control Board and the Masco Corporation Board of Directors.

From 1982 to 2003, Denomme served on the University's Board of Trustees and was Board Chair from 1992 to 1996. As Board Chair, Denomme provided perspectives on financial and business-related issues, integrating Board strategies with the spirit of the University's mission. Denomme provided leadership during a critical time in UDM's history in the years following its 1990 consolidation. He assisted UDM's leadership in confronting the financial and competitive challenges in higher education during the 1990s and helped to convene the "Commission on the Future" to establish priorities and a plan for UDM's future.

His support of UDM has remained strong both during and following his Board tenure. He truly reflects the University's mission and vision as a graduate who leads and serves his community, and especially, his alma mater.

UDM students will begin riding at 10 p.m. from Parking Lot "A," north of Reno Hall on the McNichols Campus. Before the night is over, the 25-mile round trip excursion will include such sites as the Palmer Park/Palmer Woods areas, Indian Village, Greektown, the Cultural Center, Eastern Market, the Boston - Edison District and a north Woodward ride to downtown Detroit. Escorting the students will be members of UDM Public Safety Department.

The bike tour includes rest stops to point out places of interest and a hot dog break at midnight at Detroit's famous Lafayette Coney Island. The cyclists should return to campus around 2 a.m. on Saturday morning.

"The bike ride has become one of our student's favorite ways of kicking off the school year," said Michael Houdyshell, director of student life. "Each ride picks up more momentum from both faculty and students. This is an excellent opportunity for new students to see Detroit and even native Detroiters to see our city from an entirely different perspective, at night."

Peggy O'Neill is a Sister of Charity teaching at the University of Central America in El Salvador (the Jesuit university in San Salvador). The long-time peace activist has been living in El Salvador since 1986. She accompanied fellow Salvadoran people through 6 of the 12 year civil war and now through 15 years of healing.

Her current peace making efforts include founding Centro Arte Para la Paz, a center focused on peace through art. "Center for Peace Through the Arts" works with traumatized and displaced persons in El Salvador. Many people who use the center narrowly survived massacres during the earlier civil war in El Salvador. She organizes activities for children and helps women form groups for solidarity. The center promotes peace through dance, art, and theological reflection.

Sister O'Neill holds a doctoral degree in theology from New York University. She has worked in El Salvador for the past 20 years and is much loved by her students. This past May, international service students from the University of Detroit Mercy had the opportunity to work with Sister Peggy. Interested students can find out about spending a semester abroad, studying with Sister Peggy and others at UCA.

This festive event will take place on Thursday, Sept.20, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on UDM's McNichols Campus. "Celebrate Spirit!" gathers the entire University community together to rededicate everyone to UDM's mission, to renew friendships, and to welcome new members. The yearly event is part of a religious tradition that dates back to the great European universities in the Middle Ages who celebrated the new school year. Celebrating the services will be University of Detroit Mercy President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D.

Joining the event will be Isaiah "Ike" McKinnon as this year's guest speaker. McKinnon is an associate professor at UDM and had previously worked as the City of Detroit's former Chief of Police. He is also an accomplished author of three books and numerous articles on crime victims and criminal justice. A graduate from Mercy College and University of Detroit with a B.A. and M.A., he earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He also graduated from the FBI National Academy and United States Secret Service School.

For more information regarding Celebrate Spirit and a complete list of Founders Celebration activities, please visit www.udmercy.edu/founders-celebration.

A picnic lunch with food, music and fun by the fountain will take place after the service. A student organization fair will also be held at this time to acquaint students with the numerous ways they can become involved in student activities on campus.

UDM will hire head coaches for the three new teams in the near future, allowing time for the coaches to recruit student-athletes to fill out their rosters while also planning the other elements involved in launching their programs. These will be the first new teams at UDM since women's golf debuted in the fall of 2004.

"These three particular sports are clearly the best fit for UDM and will benefit both our Athletic program and the University," Gaither said. "Lacrosse is a great spectator sport, and it's truly an emerging sport at the high school level. There has been a great and enthusiastic response from the Metro Detroit lacrosse community as reports got out we were considering adding the teams. Coupled with the new multi-purpose turf field that will soon be completed on campus, lacrosse seems like a sport where we can flourish. There has also been a greater demand from students regarding tennis for men. We are hoping to break ground on campus in the near future for a new tennis complex that will benefit both our men's and women's varsity programs.

"We are grateful that the University administration is giving us the resources and support to add three teams and provide the opportunity for dozens of new student-athletes to compete at the Division I level at UDM," Gaither added. "Today will be a memorable date in the history of Titan Athletics, taking the number of sports we sponsor to an all-time high."

UDM will be the only Division I university in Michigan to field varsity lacrosse teams. The new Titan men are investigating membership in Lacrosse America (formerly known as the Great Western Lacrosse League). Current members of that conference are Air Force, Bellarmine, Denver, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Quinnipiac. The new Titan women hope to play league games against Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State and Vanderbilt as UDM is currently seeking membership in the American Lacrosse Conference. South Carolina (2009) and Florida (2010) are already confirmed as future members of the latter conference. Each of those leagues receives an automatic bid to the NCAA lacrosse championships.

Detroit has not fielded a men's tennis team since the sport was eliminated in 1995. The new team, like its women's counterparts and 13 other Titan squads, will compete in the Horizon League.

UDM currently fields teams in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's fencing, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, women's tennis, and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field.

With several years of experience in the industry, Isetani will discuss "The Globalization of General Motors Engineering." Following the lecture, students and guests will have the opportunity to talk with Isetani one-on-one in the high-bay area of the College of Engineering and Science about the current climate and the future.

Currently GM's Executive Director in Global Engineering Processes, North America. Based in Warren, he is also responsible for Vehicle Benchmark and Assessment Activity.

He has built a strong career at GM since May 1996. Hideki has held various positions including Vice President of Engineering for GM's Asia Pacific Operations in Japan, Executive Director for Product Development Processes, and GM's International Operations/GM Europe.

Prior to joining GM, Hideki spent 10 years with Toyota Motor Corporation and worked on the vehicle development and body/exterior engineering for the Camry, Avalon, Corolla, Geo Prizm and the Tacoma. Hideki holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo .

This lecture is free and open to the public however, participants are asked to R.S.V.P. at least on week in advance by calling (313) 993-1128 or mpd@udmercy.edu. For more information about the MPD and MEM programs, please contact Hriday Prasad at (313) 993-3378.

In the "Great Schools, Great Prices" listing of the magazine, UDM was also ranked third in its category once again. According to U.S. News, this ranking highlights the best financial value as it relates to a school's academic quality.

In the yearly guide, hitting newsstands next week, the University of Detroit Mercy is ranked one of the top 25 schools in its category.

"We are pleased to once again be recognized in the top tier of our peer institutions," said University of Detroit Mercy President, Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D. "The University's unique combination of high academic quality at a good value with a diverse student body makes UDM an ideal choice for students as evidenced by the record number of new students attending the University over the past few years."

Dettloff will present a lecture on "Automotive Engineering in a Structurally Changing Industry" to Masters of Product Development (MPD) and Masters of Engineering Management (MEM) students At UDM. Following the lecture, students and guests will have the opportunity to talk with Dettloff one-on-one in the high-bay area of the College of Engineering and Science.

"We are extremely honored to have George Dettloff return to his alma mater, to give us his insight and direction as we look at today's global operations marketplace," said Hriday Prasad, UDM Director of Product Development.

In 2006, George Dettloff was named President and CEO of SKF USA Inc. He earned his Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit Mercy. With his new position, Dettloff will bring 30 years of operational experience in coordinating activities for the SKF Group's U.S.-based operations.

Today, SKF USA Inc., is the world's largest supplier of rolling bearing and seals. It is organized into five divisions; Industrial, Automotive, Electrical, Service, and Aero and Steel. SKF was founded in 1907 and from the very beginning focused intensively on quality, technical development and marketing. AB SKF is headquartered in Goteborg, Sweden the parent company of SKF USA Inc.

This lecture is free and open to the public however, participants are asked to RSVP by calling 313-993-1128 or mpd@udmercy.edu. For more information about the MPD and MEM programs, please contact Hriday Prasad at (313) 993-3378.

Ryan will start in his new position immediately. He is currently owner-president of a marketing and technical project management company, the Ryan Marketing Group, in Grand Rapids. Ryan and RMG are considered part of the NCAA "family," having served as technology consultant to the Association for 15 years working the Men & Women's Division I Basketball championships.

Ryan also has additional experience with College World Series, men's Division I hockey, men's Division I golf, men's and women's Division I Soccer, men's lacrosse, men's and women's outdoor track & field, men & women's cross country and the I-AA Football Championship.

"I think we hit a home run landing Bill as our Executive Director," Gaither commented. "There was a very strong pool of qualified candidates for the DLOC to choose from, but Bill was clearly the right fit for us. He will undoubtedly ensure that Detroit hosts a first-class Regional next March, and a record-setting Final Four in 2009." Gaither's "record-setting" reference comes on the heels of the NCAA's approval of a Ford Field seating configuration that will allow more than 70,000 fans to attend both the Midwest Regional and Final Four.

In his new role, Ryan will oversee daily management and operation of the DLOC for the 2008 Regional and 2009 Final Four. He will serve as the primary DLOC liaison for UDM as the host institution, Ford Field and the Detroit Metro Convention & sitors Bureau. Ryan will also serve as the primary DLOC liaison to the NCAA staff and Men's Basketball Championship Committee, and will work with the NCAA to ensure all local host obligations are on schedule and within NCAA guidelines.

A native Detroiter, Ryan will also work closely with the various functional local committees and coordinate all DLOC involvement with government entities, serving as the DLOC liaison to the City of Detroit, Wayne County and suburban counties and the State of Michigan.

Ryan's prior work experience included an eight-year stint in consumer sales and marketing with MCI in Detroit, Chicago and Washington, DC. He also spent more than 17 years in the automotive industry in Detroit, working in a variety of sales and marketing positions with Kelsey-Hayes Corporation.

"Detroit has proven countless times to be the greatest sports city in this country. Our sports fans are among the most loyal, most supportive and most boisterous in the world," Ryan said. "Having the opportunity to help bring the 2008 Men's Division I Regional and the 2009 Final Four Championship to Detroit is a dream come true. This NCAA championship is unparalleled as a world-class intercollegiate sporting event. I am proud of the city of Detroit and everything that it represents. The leaders in this city, from the administration to its corporate and civic partners, its host institution, University of Detroit Mercy, and Ford Field demonstrate the finest in what this country has to offer.

"It takes a tremendous amount of work to put on tournaments of this size and I am only one individual, a part of a large team of dedicated staff and volunteers that will ultimately make these events successful. With Ford Field as our venue, and all of the exciting happenings in Detroit as our backdrop, we intend to showcase this city and its citizens."

During the accreditation process, the University community compiled comprehensive reports on how the university continues to meet the institution's goals and objectives with the Higher Learning Commission.

"This final outcome reflects strongly on the quality of contributions made by UDM's excellent faculty and staff," said Gerard Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D. president of University of Detroit Mercy. "In the report, the review team noted UDM's strong support of dedication to its mission, our engagement with and service to the community in which we live, our innovative programs, and the recent work on shared governance and strategic planning."

The Higher Learning Commission is an independent corporation and one of two Commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits, and thereby grants membership in the Commission and in the North Central Association, to degree-granting educational institutions in the North Central region: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Advisers representing approximately 100 major and programs will be on hand to answer questions about admission requirements, financial aid, adult support services and Weekend College programs. Transfer students should bring transcripts so previous college credits can be reviewed.

For information or to make a reservation:

• Call us at 800-635-5020
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UDM has added the following new degree programs:

• Bachelor of Arts in Financial Economics
• Master of Arts in Financial Economics
• Master of Arts in Economics

"We are excited to offer these exciting new Economics degree programs at University Center," said Dean of Liberal Arts and Education Charles Marske. "The Macomb location will make it easy for many working adults to complete their degrees closer to home," he added. Undergraduate Program Director Harry C. Veryser and Graduate Program Director Joseph A. Weglarz will be teaching the courses this fall.

Harry C. Veryser, a graduate from the University of Detroit, holds the rank of associate professor in Economics and Finance. He has served on various faculties that include: Northwood University, St. Mary's College - Orchard Lake, Hillsdale College, and Ave Maria College. Currently, Veryser is a member of the Philadelphia Society, senior member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and chairman of the American Council of Economics and Society. He has taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in economics. In 2005, he received the Will Herberg award for Faculty Excellence from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. In January of 1994, Veryser was appointed to the Judicial Tenure Commission of the State of Michigan by Governor John Engler.

From 1993-2007, Joseph A. Weglarz held the position of assistant professor of Finance and Economics at Walsh College. Weglarz is a member of History of Economics Society, Economic Club of Detroit, and other various organizations in the field of economics.

Other UDM programs being taught at University Center this fall include:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Cohort Program
• Master of Science in Nursing with a Major in Health Systems Management
• Master of Science in Health Services Administration

For more information on the new degrees in Economics from the University of Detroit Mercy at the University Center in Clinton Township or to attend the upcoming Open House on Wednesday, August 8, please contact Lonni Cranon at cranonlm@udmercy.edu or call (586) 263-6232.

STEPS is a one-week resident summer camp held for two consecutive weeks on UDM's McNichols campus June 17-22 and 24-29 to encourage high school age women to pursue careers in engineering. The STEPS Open House for this session will be held on Friday, June 29 from noon- 2p.m. The campers will have a chance to present their camp projects, followed by a closing ceremony. Joining the event for the final ceremony will be Dr. Grace Bochenek, director of the US Army's Tank Automotive Research, Engineering and Development Center in Warren, MI.

With over 15 years of technical and managerial experience; Dr. Bochenek developed a successful program strategy to integrate virtual environment technologies into the product design and development process and reducing cost, product development cycle time, and improving quality. She has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Wayne State University, a master's degree from the University of Michigan in engineering and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of Central Florida.

STEPS was created by SME in 1997 to help encourage young women to become more involved in science and engineering. Designed for girls entering the 10th or 11th grade, UDM's STEPS program combines "hands-on" laboratory experience with academic study and recreational activities. The core curriculum includes classes in rocketry, aerospace and robotics. UDM camp's main sponsor is Ford Motor Company, with additional support from DaimlerChrysler.

The UDM STEPS program prides itself on including multiple activities allowing for maximum exposure to different aspects of engineering and science. Young women are getting the opportunity to learn from professors with extensive engineering and science backgrounds. When the campers leave, they gain a stronger understanding of manufacturing techniques along with robotic control systems, circuits and sensors through laboratory experience.

By the week's end, the campers have built an autonomous robot, with abilities to guide itself through an obstacle course.

"STEPS continues to grow and is now being held at 12 different schools in seven different states," says Dan Maggio, UDM Director of Pre-College Programs. "More then 4,000 young women have benefited from the program. UDM is proud to participate and introduce young women to the science and engineering world."

Sandra Pierce is currently the President and CEO of Charter One Bank, Michigan and Indiana. Working her way up the ladder, she began her successful banking career in 1978 at NBD Bancorp as a teller while attending Wayne State University. Still staying true to her community involvement, Pierce serves as a member of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan; Detroit Economic Club; Detroit Investment Fund; Detroit Regional Society; Detroit Renaissance Inc.; Detroit Zoological Society, and many other Metro Detroit companies and organizations. She graduated from Wayne State University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Masters of Business Administration in '82.

Dr. Carl T. Camden is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kelly Services Inc., a global provider of staffing services. Elected to his current position in February 2006, Camden joined Kelly Services Inc., in April 1995 as senior vice president, Corporate Marketing. He also received the Individual Citation Award form the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP) in June 2005. In 2006, Camden was appointed to the American Staffing Association's Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Visitors of Duke University Fuqua School of Business and the Oakland University School of Nursing. The Kelly Services president received degrees from Southwest Baptist College in Missouri with a concentration in psychology and speech, a graduate degree in clinical psychology and speech communication from Central Missouri State University, and a doctorate in communications from Ohio State University.

Mike T. McNamara is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Hollingsworth Logistics Group, LLC in Dearborn, Michigan. With a strong background in financial accountability, budgeting, and forecasting, McNamara leads the organization's administrative and information technology operations department. One of the founding members of the Father Vincent Welch Fund, he has helped raise over $1.4 million for scholarships and athletics at University of Detroit Mercy, Loyola Academy, and other various Catholic schools. McNamara graduated from Michigan State University in 1983 with a B.B.A.

Thirty-seven teams from 30 universities representing the U.S., Canada, India and Japan competed at this year's IGVC, held on June 8-11 on Oakland University's campus. UDM's College of Engineering and Science team, the "CAPACITOPS" placed third overall in the competition behind Omnix 2007, a team from Hosei University in Japan.

"We are extremely proud of this year's team," explained Leo E. Hanifin, dean of the College of Engineering and Science. "This is the second year in a row UDM's team has placed in the top three. They are exceptional students who worked extremely hard on each competition."

The IGVC is an annual international competition created to offer cutting-edge design experience to engineering students. The competition consisted of three challenges. The autonomous challenge requires teams to create a fully autonomous, unmanned ground robot that can navigate an outdoor obstacle course within a specific amount of time, while staying within a given speed limit.

The navigation challenge tests each team vehicles' ability to autonomously travel from one starting point to a number of target destinations through obstacles and return to home base, given only the GPS coordinates of those targets.

"We have been attending this competition for a number of years," said Mark Paulik, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UDM." "We have built a new curriculum in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department around a robotics theme and our students performed well today."

Faculty Advisors:

• Dr. Mohan Krishnan, ECE Dept.
• Dr. Mark Paulik, ECE Dept.
• Dr. Nassif Rayess, ME Dept.

"CAPACITOPS" Team (made up of Electrical Engineering majors):

• Kevin Barry, Undergraduate
• Fen-Yuan Chen, Graduate
• Yung Huang Cheng, Graduate
• Lee Desheng, Graduate
• James Gawecki, Undergraduate
• Phillip Gilreath, Undergraduate
• Cheng-Lung Lee, Graduate
• Mimi Nguyen, Undergraduate
• Phuong Nguyen, Undergraduate
• Otis Robinson, Undergraduate

Widely regarded as a strong proponent of drug policy reform both in the United States and abroad, Nadelmann founded the Lindesmith Center in 1994, a drug policy institute created with the philanthropic support of George Soros, philanthropist and chairman of the Open Society Institute. The growing Center merged with the Drug Policy Foundation in 2000 to form the Drug Policy Alliance, which advocates for drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.

Nadelmann received his B.A., J.D. and Ph.D. from Harvard University, and a masters degree in international relations from the London School of Economics. He taught politics and public affairs at Princeton University from 1987 to 1994, where his speaking and writings on drug policy—in publications ranging from Science and Foreign Affairs to American Heritage and National Review—attracted international attention. He also authored the book, "Cops Across Borders", the first scholarly study of the internationalization of U.S. criminal law enforcement.

The event is being sponsored by the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights (MCHR), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan and National Lawyers Guild (Detroit Chapter).

The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the law school parking lot.

Watson will present a lecture on "Changing Roles of Engineers at Tier I Suppliers" to the Masters of Product Development (MPD) and Masters of Engineering Management (MEM) students. Following the lecture, students and guests will have the opportunity to talk with Watson one-on-one in the high-bay area of the College.

ArvinMeritor, Inc., is a premier tier one automotive supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, ArvinMeritor, Inc. has more than 112 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries on six continents.

This lecture is free and open to the public however, participants are asked to R.S.V.P. by Wed. May 9 by calling (313) 993-1128 or mpd@udmercy.edu. For more information about the MPD and MEM programs, please contact Prasad at (313) 993-3378.

As part of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) special line-up of summer events, a one-of-a-kind golf course has been designed by University of Detroit Mercy Dean and DIA Board Member Stephen Vogel and the Detroit Collaborative Design Center at the school. The first golfer will be teeing off this Sunday, May 27 at 5 p.m.

The 10-hole miniature golf course, specially designed for the DIA by Detroit area artists, architects and designers is located on the north lawn while the museum is closed to complete the final stage of a six-year construction and gallery reinstallation project. The golf course wouldn't be complete without a Caddy Shack to purchase tickets, pick up clubs, grab a quick snack or purchase DIA golf hats and other "pro shop" items.

Donated by UDM's Design Center, the DIA Caddy Shack was built using architectural salvage from Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit. Vogel directed the group construction effort along with Dan Pitera, executive director of the Design Center and students from UDM's School of Architecture.

Focusing on the idea of transformation from night and day, open and close, inactive and active, Pitera gathered inspiration from the Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence, Italy, Europe's oldest wholly-stone segmental arch bridge. As he explained, "During the day, the bridge becomes extruded with noise, movement, and the opening of spaces, transforms it from its inactive evening state."

The golf holes are works of art in themselves, designed and built by the following local talent:

• One Pure Stroke is a floor plan of the DIA by SmithGroup (Detroit), the architect of record for the museum's renovation project

• The Loop is a challenging water hole by Donald McKinnon, Cass Technical High School student (Detroit).

• Leap Frog is a giant, colorful frog by Daniel Cascardo (Royal Oak).

• Full Tilt Detroit resembles a pinball machine by Navigating Business Space (Troy), The Brainwerks (Southfield), Primeway, Inc., (Madison Heights) and Interior Partnership Group (Clawson).

• Matisse Rose is built like a sculpture and represents the museum's collection with long stripes of color, each representing a well-known artist, covering a sloped platform by Rose Desloover (Farmington Hills).

• Construction Site with a shovel, wheelbarrow, bricks, barrel and cones fro golfers to traverse, by Gillett Associates (Farmington Hills).

• What Goes Around is a concentric steel band spiral with a 16' diameter that allows the golfer to watch the ball go past, by Gary Kulak (Birmingham).

• Gridlock provides a bird's eye view of Detroit's freeway system and skyline by Nudell Architects (Farmington Hills).

• Laughing Trees is based on a "Heidelberg-like" project in Atlanta featuring whimsically painted trees by Andy Malone (Detroit).

• Devil's Night is a commentary on this infamous night featuring marionettes on a rotating stage by Andy Malone (Detroit).

DIA Course hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost for one round is $5 for adults, $4 for DIA members, and $3 for kids 12 and under. For more information, visit www.dia.org.

"UDM has so many exciting plans and major events including hosting the Final Four in our future, and Keri will lead the department well," said UDM President, Rev. Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D.

"Keri has played a major role in advancing the Athletics program," said Michael Joseph, vice president for university advancement and enrollment management. "We believe she will continue to benefit the University and our student-athletes successfully with new and exciting plans for the University's bright future," he said.

For the past five months, Gaither has been working as the interim athletics director for UDM's NCAA Division I program. Prior to that, she served as the senior associate athletic director and the senior woman administrator. Gaither was second in command in the department during that time, and she also managed the department's business operations and the administration of nine women's varsity sports.

Gaither has always been an advocate of helping student-athletes succeed at UDM. "Athletics have long been an important part of so many students' lives on campus, whether as athletes or spectators," Joseph said, "I know that Keri has always made sure that our students remained successful in the game and inside the classroom. Her years of working closely with Brad Kinsman will serve her well," he added. Gaither succeeds Athletic Director Emeritus Brad Kinsman who stepped down after 25 years in the position.

In addition to her other responsibilities at UDM, Gaither was instrumental in the planning and implementation of women's golf, a sport which has quickly seen much success finishing 2nd in the 2007 Horizon League Championship. During her tenure, Gaither has held various positions within the department including assistant business manager, ticket manager, director of athletic facilities and events, director of business operations, and assistant athletics director.

"This is a tremendous honor, said Gaither. "The University has enjoyed a rich tradition of athletic and academic excellence, and I am both excited and honored to accept the position of Athletic Director. Detroit Titan Athletics has been in my blood for almost 20 years. As a student, alumnus, and employee I have experienced and loved this University and I am committed to continuing our tradition of excellence."

As a member of the Horizon League's Executive Council, Gaither is actively involved with the work of the conference, currently appointed as Second Delegate and a member of both the finance and television committees. She is also the council's liaison to the sports information directors and served on the League's transition team in preparation for the entry of Valparaiso University to the Horizon League. Gaither has held past appointments as chair of the awards committee, liaison to women's soccer and softball, a member of the Equity committee, and a member of the strategic planning finance sub-committee.

While a member of the 2006 UDM Self-Study Steering Committee for NCAA Athletic Certification, Gaither also served on the Equity and Student-Athletic Welfare Sub-Committee and was designated the campus liaison during the certification process. Shortly after the University received its full certification in April, Gaither was asked by the NCAA to serve as a Peer-Review Team Member and will begin preparation this June.

Past University appointments include chairing UDM's prioritization sub-committee and serving on various search committees. Gaither has also been a member of the 1988 & 1991 Local Organizing Committee for the NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional. Today, she serves as Chair of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee (DLOC) for the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional and the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four, to be played at Ford Field in Detroit. Gaither also participated as a member of the Tourism Action Group (TAG) Hospitality Committee, a group organized by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitor Bureau dedicated to training the hospitality industry for Detroit-area events such as the 2005 MLB All Star Game, Super Bowl XL, as well as and other future major events.

Gaither recently completed the NCAA's inaugural Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Females, a leadership development program sponsored by the NCAA Office for Diversity and Inclusion and the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee. The Leadership Institute, designed to address the critical shortage of senior- level minority administrators at NCAA member institutions and conference offices, prepares diverse leaders through a 12-month leadership training and skills development experience.

Her commitment to the professional development of women in college athletics is evident through her role as a steering committee member of the Women's Leadership Symposium for Intercollegiate Athletics. Gaither recently assisted in coordinating its national leadership conference. She is also a member of National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA).

Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy, Gaither holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. During her undergraduate studies, she was a two-time recipient of the College of Liberal of Arts' Economics Student of the Year Award.

Gaither and her husband, Brad Trombley, reside in Pleasant Ridge with their two children, Elliott (16) and Kennedy (9).

Thomas Dekar, '71, '71, '75, is currently the Vice Chariman of Deloitte & Touche USA, LLP and is the Regional Managing Principal of Deloitte's North Central Region. Working his way up the ladder to this position within the firm, he has served with the U.S. Firms Board of Directors for over six years managing industry and service line programs. He is also a Board Member of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Detroit Area Council Boy Scouts of America, and many other Metro Detroit companies and organizations. Dekar graduated from the University of Detroit with three degrees including Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees in engineering.

Peter J. Treboldi, '70, is currently the Director of Doeren Mayhew & Co., CPA's. For about 30 years, He has been a Director and Partner at Doeren Mayhew and is also a current member of the Executive Committee. In past positions, he was president, treasurer and chairman of the finance committee at Angels Place for the development of homes for disabled adults. Treboldi also sits on various boards that include: Oakland Community College Foundation, Loyola High School, and Pine Lake Country Club. Peter graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1965 and continued his education at the University of Detroit in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

More than 725 graduates and their families are expected to attend the McNichols commencement ceremony held on Saturday. May 12, 1:30 p.m. at Calihan Hall for its undergraduate and graduate students on the McNichols campus. "Class of 1957" alumni will also be honored at the commencement ceremony.

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry commencement will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 10:30 a.m. at St Scholastica Church, 17320 Rosemont Avenue across from the Dental School's Outer Drive Campus. The keynote address will be delivered by the Dental School's Honorary Degree Recipient Allan Formicola, D.D.S, M.S. Dr. Formicola is the former Dean of Columbia University's School of Dental and Oral Surgery and is currently professor of periodontics at the University. He is also currently the Vice Dean for the Center of Community Health Partnerships, a new Center in the Faculty of Health Sciences of Columbia University. Dr. Allan Formicola graduated from Georgetown University in 1963 with a D.D.S and an M.S. degree in Periodontics in 1965.

Rahangdale will present a lecture on "Automotive Engineering in a Structurally Changing Industry" to the Masters of Product Development (MPD) and Masters of Engineering Management (MEM) students. Following the lecture, students and guests will have the opportunity to talk with Rahangdale one-on-one in the high-bay area of the College.

"We are extremely fortunate to have Yogen Rahangdale at the University to share his personal insight on global operations that exist in the marketplace," said Hriday Prasad, UDM Director of Product Development.

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Government Engineering College, he began his career path in India as a maintenance and machinery engineer at the Bhilai Steel Plant. In 1979, Rahangdale moved to America to work on the body shop and paint operations of Volkswagen. He later joined Chrysler where he used his management skills for 12 years and in 1995, became a part of American Axel and Manufacturing.

Today, American Axel and Manufacturing is a $3.2 billion company and a world leader in the design, engineering, testing, validation and manufacturing of driveline, drivetrain and chassis systems, related components, and metal-formed products, making it one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world. AAM's growth has allowed the company to grow from its original five North American manufacturing facilities to 27 facilities worldwide.

This lecture is free and open to the public however, participants are asked to R.S.V.P. by Wed. May 9 by calling (313) 993-1128 or mpd@udmercy.edu. For more information about the MPD and MEM programs, please contact Prasad at (313) 993-3378.

FIRST is a non-profit organization focused on motivating high school students in pursuing opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math while building life skills.

This year, JAWS, the Detroit's team from Western International and Murray Wright High School, took second place in the competition along with their alliance partners from Plano, Texas and Markham, Ontario, Canada. The Tenacious Technicians from Detroit's Cass Technical High School won the Connect Award, which is given to the team who was able to reach beyond their team and connect with engineers, their school, or their community.

UDM Law is the only law school in the country with an MLO, a 27-foot Recreational Vehicle that has been outfitted as a law office.  Through the MLO, volunteer attorneys and students in UDM's clinics counseled and/or otherwise assisted over 600 people during the past year.  While the MLO has made numerous stops at senior centers, churches, and other similar facilities, with this new initiative, it will add a series of regular stops at facilities where veterans congregate.

"We have all followed the recent revelations regarding the treatment of our soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan," said Mark Gordon, Dean of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  "Whatever one's position on the wisdom of this war, there is no disagreement that our veterans deserve the best care available.  With this new unit, we will be able to provide needed assistance to veterans seeking disability benefits.  In addition, in coordination with our Urban Law Clinic, we will also be able to assist veterans facing certain housing problems and other similar issues."

Providing An Important Public Service

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law has significant expertise in addressing disability issues, and its Urban Law Clinic, established in 1965, was the first law school clinical program in Michigan.  Most recently, the Urban Law Clinic has represented senior citizens in obtaining Social Security Disability and SSI benefits, including recovering retroactive benefits in a number of cases that brought over $20,000 per claim to seniors who had been waiting an extensive period to get a hearing.  

UDM offers a wide range of clinical programs, including the Urban Law Clinic (helping seniors with disability, consumer protection, predatory lending, and identity theft issues) and the Immigration Clinic (in which students represent refugees seeking asylum).  Students in the Appellate Advocacy Clinic write briefs for indigent clients on appeal (in coordination with the State Appellate Defenders Organization); students in the Mediation Clinic mediate cases in the Oakland County courts.  The School recently began piloting a criminal law clinic, and will introduce an Environmental Law Clinic in the fall.

As part of the School's commitment both to serving the community and ensuring that law students receive practical training as lawyers while in school, the UDM faculty recently voted to require all UDM law students to participate in either a clinic or an externship while in law school. In order to handle the increased cases that are anticipated through the veterans unit as well as the other clinical expansions, UDM Law has committed resources to hire two additional clinical faculty members for next year.  In addition, the School is seeking governmental and foundation funding to provide the funds necessary to establish the new veterans unit as a permanent freestanding clinic.

During "Cover the Uninsured Week," April 23-29, specific activities address the need for improved health coverage, especially for children through support of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

"Our uninsured patients probably would not receive care if the Center did not exist," said the Center's Clinical Coordinator and Nurse Practitioner Audrey Allen.

Staffed by certified nurse practitioners, who are assisted by UDM graduate and undergraduate nursing students, the Center provides physical examinations, assessment and treatment of new and longstanding health problems, immunizations, teaching and counseling on common health concerns, health screenings, and individual and group therapy.

Said Allen, "In addition to primary care, we offer these patients services that other clinics cannot. For instance, we can provide specialty care if needed through the Voice of Detroit Initiative—for example, cardiology, gastroenterology, and hematology. They can get diagnostic and laboratory testing and eye referrals as well."

Allen added, "In just this last year, we offered 255 Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program appointments for uninsured women between the ages of 40 and 64. In sending some of these patients for yearly mammograms and cervical screenings, we have detected several cases of breast and cervical cancer. These women are currently being treated and have a great chance of full recovery. Without the center and our screening program, they would not have known they had cancer and would not have received treatment, and their chances of survival would be much lower."

The Center recently hired another nurse practitioner with a cardiology background, and added another exam room to handle the Clinic's patient increase. This growth has not diminished the Center's level of care, which earned a 99 percent satisfaction rate, based on patient evaluations.

Noted Allen, "With the new nurse practitioner, we are able to see more patients at the Center than before. The new exam room has helped the flow of the office so that more patients can be seen at one time, and we can still offer same day or week appointments."

McAuley Health Center is located at 5555 Conner Avenue, Suite 2691. The Center is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (313) 579-1182, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will need to bring a photo ID and proof of insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, or private) or income to your appointment.

Father Herman J. Muller, S.J., a professor of History and Economics professor served as chairman of the history department for many years and was named Professor Emeritus in 1978. He served the University for 50 years. An Irish historian, he established the University's "Junior Year in Ireland" study-abroad program in 1968, and lectured throughout the country for the Irish government.

Throughout his years of teaching and scholarship, Fr. Muller was an active advocate of student development in the spirit of the University's mission. A visible presence in the tutoring center, he provided a warm and constant example of the teaching and learning environment that both challenges and enables students to become leaders in society and in their professions.

The importance of his relationship to students has also been evident through his longstanding devotion to the Detroit Titan athletics teams and their games, which he attended faithfully.

One of Fr. Muller's most significant contributions was authoring the history books chronicling the University's past: "The University of Detroit, 1877-1977" and "University of Detroit from 1977 to 1990" in honor of the institution's centennial. He also authored books on John Baptist Miege, S.J., the first president of Detroit College; and the history of the College of Business Administration.

As a dedicated Jesuit priest for more than 65 years, a historian, an archivist, and professor, he was greatly admired by all who knew him. For his dedication to teaching and learning and the development of students, University of Detroit Mercy conferred upon him an honorary degree in 2002.

"Fr. Muller has either written or lived the entire history of U of D and UDM since 1877," said UDM President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J., Ph.D. "He loved the University and its students so much that two years ago, at the age of 96, he was still tutoring each and every day. Even in the "good old days" when he was teaching four or five courses every semester, he always made time for everyone… from famous alumni to struggling freshmen.

The University is grateful for Fr. Muller's life and his longtime commitment to higher education", he added.

Arrangements:

Wake:

• Saturday, April 21, 2007, 4 - 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Colombiere Center, 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

• Sunday, April 22, 2007, 7-9 p.m., with a prayer service at 8 p.m. at Gesu Church, 17180 Oak Drive, Detroit MI 48221

Mass of Christian Burial:

• Monday, April 23, 2007 at 10 p.m. at Gesu Church, Burial will take place at Colombiere Center after the funeral liturgy.

 UDM offers several opportunities for the UDM community to show its support and extend condolences:

• UDM's noon Mass on Thursday, April 19 at St. Ignatius Chapel, Commerce & Finance Building, will provide a time of prayer and remembrance for those affected by the tragedy.
• A Message Scroll will be available in the Engineering Building for individuals to add a personal note of support through Friday, April 20. The Banner will then be sent to the Campus Ministry office at Virginia Tech.
• The UDM Residence Life Student Association is distributing ribbons on the McNichols Campus on Wednesday, April 18, for individuals to wear as a sign of sympathy.