2010 News Releases

The UDM Theatre Company and Marygrove College’s Music Department are fortunate to be one of the first universities to produce The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in November. Just coming off a national tour, this musical tells the story of six over-achieving adolescents that are the finalists in their county's spelling bee. It will directed by Greg Grobis, The musical will be performed Nov. 13, 14, 15, 20, 21.

Opening in February is Craig Wright’s Recent Tragic Events. This unique play takes on the morning after September 11, 2001 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The play is about a young advertising executive hasn’t heard from her twin sister in New York City and while watching the tv coverage, is questioning life and love Recent Tragic Events is a dizzying, thought-provoking and amusing piece about life and its free will or its fate. The play will be performed on Feb. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21.

Closing the 39th UDM Theatre Company season is Bleacher Bums directed by David Regal. Theatre and baseball collide head-on in this hilarious comedy about the fans in the bleacher section at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Eating hotdogs, drinking beer and making wagers on the game brings these bleacher bums together as they watch their hometown team play the game they love so much. Conceived by Joe Mantegna and written by The Organic Theatre Company, Bleacher Bums is a show that every baseball and theatre fan should relate to in some way. Bleacher Bums will run on April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25.

As a bonue to the season, The UDM Theatre Company performing a special benefit production of Unheard Voices. Conceived and directed by Yolanda Fleischer and written by the UDM Theatre Community, Unheard Voices is a play that will address the issues and problems of the overwhelming epidemic of homelessness in Southeast Michigan. The stories behind the homeless are as varied and surprising as the population. The Theatre Company’s goal is to present the voices, lives, visions, hopes, dreams, pains and spirits of the local homeless community on stage for the audience to recognize and acknowledge through financial support. All donations raised will go to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (H.A.N.D.) whose help has made this program possible. Unheard Voices will be presented on the University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus on February 26, 27 and 28, 2010. This event is a limited free ticket event with donations encouraged. Subscribers to the 2009-2010 UDM Theatre Company season will receive a reserved seat on the night of their choice.

The University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company wants GREAT Theatre: Close To Home for you. Take advantage of the Theatre Company’s best offer on tickets by getting your season tickets to all four shows for only $46.00. That is a savings of 30% off the regular ticket prices. Season tickets are on sale now through October 11, 2008.

The UDM Theatre Company is proud to annouce a new Student Flex Pass. Any full-time high school, college or university student can purchase a Student Flex Pass for $20.00. This pass saves students over 50% off the regular student ticket price and the service fees and allows them to see each UDM Theatre Company production. For more information check out our UDM Theatre Company Facebook Page. http://www.facebook.com/udmtheatre

The Theatre Company’s performances are held Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Rd. The Theatre Company’s box office is located in Reno Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy campus. Hours of operation are noon through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 313-993-3270 or reserve your tickets online at theatre.udmercy.edu.

Hon. Denise Langford Morris was appointed to the Oakland County Circuit Court in August 1992. She was then elected in 1994 and re-elected in 2000 and 2006. Prior to her appointment, Morris's private practice focused on civil and criminal litigation. She also is a former Oakland County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Morris is a member of the Michigan Judges Association and the National Bar Association Judicial Council. 

Morris received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne State University and her J.D. from University of Detroit School of Law. She has mentored many students throughout the years and volunteered her time in the "Ernie Goodman Civil Rights Mock Trial Tournament.”

Derrick Kuzak is group vice president, Global Product Development for Ford Motor Company. He has overall responsibility for all aspects of the company's Product Development System and reports directly to Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of the company. Kuzak also reports to Mark Fields, executive vice president of Ford.

 In this role, Kuzak leads a team responsible for delivering on the company's promise of delivering more products people want with greater efficiency for Ford around the world. He began the global role in December 2006. Prior to that, Kuzak joined the America’s leadership team in August 2005, when he was named vice president, North America Engineering. In this role, he was responsible for engineering signoff of all North American vehicles and had direct responsibility for key commodities and common platform parts. Kuzak joined Ford in 1978 as research engineer.

He holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit, where he also earned a doctorate in Systems Engineering.

He was named UDM Engineering Alumnus of the Year in 2009 from the College of Engineering and Science. “Kuzak was chosen for his exceptional professional contributions to the auto industry, Ford Motor Company and the profession of engineering,” said Leo Hanifin, dean of UDM's College of Engineering & Science, and director of the Michigan Ohio University Transportation Center.

Terence V. Page is a partner with Hardy, Lewis & Page, P.C., a professional corporation of attorneys, representing a wide variety of both private and public clients. The 40-year-old firm handles complex trial and appellate litigation in both the State and Federal courts, representing management in an employment-related practice, as well as practicing corporate law, real estate, tax, probate, personal injury, business planning and estate planning.

Page earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting, law degree and Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Detroit. He has been a strong supporter of Titan athletics for many years, and was named to the Titan Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.

UDM, in partnership with the Detroit, Oakland and Macomb District Dental Societies will once again participate in the American Dental Association's "Give Kids a Smile" program that began in 2002.

"There are so many children in our area that have not seen a dentist," said Mert Aksu, dean of the School of Dentistry. "UDM's dental clinic provides care to the homeless, the elderly and AIDS patients, and this event reflects the University's mission to help others," he added.

"Give Kids A Smile" is a program designed for children, ages four through 16. After each screening, participants will take home a free oral health kit containing toothpaste, floss… and a big smile.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact United Way for Southeastern Michigan at: 1-800-552-1183 and connect to the call center at 2-1-1.

The latest honorees will be inducted on Jan. 23 at halftime of the Titans’ Homecoming basketball game against Horizon League rival Wright State. The class also includes two other former Detroit basketball greats (Cassandra Pack and Joe Kopicki) as well as former stars from baseball (Pat Adams and Mike Pesci), cross country/track and field (Ken Dubois and Kim Jess), golf (Adam Walicki) and tennis (Maria Pandele).

Together, they will bring the number of greats in the Hall of Fame to 112. UDM established its Sports Hall of Fame in 1977, during the University’s Centennial year, in order to honor those student-athletes, coaches and administrators who have helped develop the successful tradition of Titan Athletics.

The 2010 induction class will be feted during a private pre-game event, and again following the basketball game during a reception in Calihan Hall to which all former Titan student-athletes have been invited.

“This is a tremendous class of people who have distinguished themselves not on athletically while at the University, but have also gone on to distinguish themselves in their professional careers and their communities,” Gaither noted. “I congratulate them all.”

Here’s a profile of each of the 2010 Titan Sports Hall of Fame inductees:

• PAT ADAMS
  Baseball, 1978-81
  One of the Midwest’s most prolific sluggers as a first baseman for the Titans… Was a two-time All-District 4 honoree… Won the Titans’ “Triple Crown” as a sophomore by leading the 1979 team in home runs (13) and RBI’s (55) – both setting school records – along with a .361 batting average… By the time his playing days ended, set U-D records for career home runs (33) and RBI’s (177) while also standing second in runs scored (144) and fifth in batting average (.346)… Remains in the all-time Top 5 in six all-time offensive categories…
• KEN DUBOIS
  Cross Country/Track and Field, 1984-88
  A long distance specialist who capped off his career by finishing runner-up at the 1987 MCC cross country championship and 31st at the Great Lakes Regional… Was a three-time All-MCC cross country runner… Also excelled on the track and set the school record for 5,000 meters as a senior… Received the 1988 Cecil Coleman Medal of Honor as the MCC’s most outstanding senior male student-athlete… Was selected a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 1987 and ’88…
• JERMAINE JACKSON
  Basketball, 1996-99
  Capped off a great career by being named Horizon League Player of the Year in 1999… Led Detroit to its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance – and a first-round victory over UCLA – that season… Became the 28th member of the UDM 1,000 Point Club and finished with 1,341 career points… Also became just the fourth Titan in history to amass more than 500 career assists, finishing with 509… Graduated in the Titans’ all-time Top 10 in steals (142) as well… Has played with six different NBA teams during his professional career…
• KIM JESS
  Track and Field, 1994-98
  A high jump specialist who won four Horizon League indoor championships (1994, ’95, ’96 and ’98) during her career… Established a new conference record (1.73m) at the 1995 league meet… Set the school record (5’10½”) as a sophomore… Was an NCAA provisional qualifier in 1995 and again in 1996… Also competed in the triple jump as a Titan and set the school record (34’9”) during her junior season at UDM… Was selected to the USTCA All-Academic Team…
• JOE KOPICKI
  Basketball, 1979-82
  Voted All-Midwestern Collegiate Conference in his final two seasons as a Titan after the team joined its new league… Became a member of the Titans’ 1,000 Point Club as a senior and graduated with 1,410 career points… A two-time winner of the Bob Calihan Award as his team’s Most Valuable Player… Ranked 26th nationally in rebounding as a senior (10.5 per game) while also averaging 18.6 points… Finished his career among the top 10 rebounders in Titan history… Was drafted in the third round by the Atlanta Hawks in 1982… Played three seasons in the NBA, two with Washington and the last with Denver…
• CASSANDRA PACK
  Basketball, 1984-87
  The first player in Titan women’s basketball history to top the 2,000-point plateau when she finished with 2,037 career points… Also set the school one-game scoring mark after posting 39 points against Xavier, one of her six games of 30-plus… Her 22.2 scoring average as a senior set the school record as well… Was voted a Freshman All-American in 1984 and was also a four-time all-conference honoree during her career…
• MARIA PANDELE
  Tennis, 1998-01
  The first four-time all-conference selection in Titan women’s tennis history… Also received the league Newcomer of the Year Award in 1998 and Player of the Year as a senior in 2001… Rolled up 77 career singles victories and 53 wins in doubles to set two UDM individual records by the time her career ended… Also set the school record for most singles victories in a season (21 in 1998)… Led the team in singles wins during three of her four varsity seasons…
• MIKE PESCI,
  Baseball, 1996-98
  A three-time All-MCC outfielder.. Was voted 1997 conference Player of the Year after leading the Titans to the league championship… Was also named to the All-Mideast Team at the end of that season as he finished with a .409 batting average and a .773 slugging percentage… His 16 home runs that year were just two shy of the school single-season record… Had a career batting average of .349 and finished fourth on the all-time Titan list with 32 career home runs… His.655 career slugging percentage set the school record…
• RASHAD PHILLIPS
  Basketball, 1998-2001
  A two-time Horizon League Men’s Basketball Player of the Year (2000 and 2001)… Received the 2001 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as the leading player in the nation standing six-feet-tall and under… Was also a 2001 All-District honoree and honorable mention All-American… Became the leading scorer in school history with 2,319 career points… Also set the school record for three-pointers made and was second in steals… The first Titan in history to record both 1,500 career points and 500 assists…
• ADAM WALICKI
  Golf, 2000-02
  A two-time all-conference golfer who led UDM to Horizon League Championships in 2001 and 2002 as well as its first two berths in the NCAA Regionals… Won the first tournament he ever played for UDM, the 1999 Detroit Titans Invitational… Led the Horizon League with a 73.7 stroke average in 2000… Received the Professor William Kelly Joyce Award as team MVP in 2000 and again in 2002… Went on to reach match play in the 2002 U.S. Amateur and won the 2003 Golf Association of Michigan Championship…

Each new member will be immortalized with a plaque that will hang permanently in the beautiful Hall of Fame display in the Calihan Hall lobby.

Barksdale has competed in the Detroit Slam team since 2006 and is Detroit’s Echoverse Grand Slam Champion. He has performed at over 50 universities nationwide and has shared the stage with artists such as The Last Poets and X-Clan.

The poet has worked as a Legislative Assistant for the Detroit City Council, campaigned for State Representative for the 4th district of the State Of Michigan, founded Uhuru Cipher Artists Management. He also co-founded a lecture group called “Hip-Poe-Tics” as well as the poetry group 3rd Eye Open Poetry Collective.

The Broadside Press Poets’ Theater takes place on UDM’S McNichols Campus, the third Sunday of every month. For more information, contact Rosemary Weatherston, director, Dudley Randall Center for Print Culture at weatherr@udmercy.edu.

Martin has worked with the Federation of American Scientists to create an immersive 3D computer environment that gives teachers and students access to explore racial and prejudice history. Martin earned her BA in Psychology and Sociology at Hastings College, course work, MPA from the University of Nebraska, Omaha and her M.L.S. from Emporia State University, Emporia Kansas.

Her responsibilities include Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the activities, services, and personnel of Cataloging, Acquisition and Archive Collection Management, Collection Maintenance and Preservation Departments.

The event is open to the public and is free. For more information on the lecture, contact Professor Roy Finkenbine at (313) 993-1016 or by email at finkenre@udmercy.edu.

"We have a group of students who are motivated to succeed and are willing to put in the work that is required to succeed", said law professor, Karen Henning, who worked with the students and is director of the Writing for Publications Program.

The students recognized were:

• Brian Sweigman:  Second Place; 2009 James E. Beckley Securities Arbitration and Law Writing Competition sponsored by The Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association.
• Eric Westenberg:  Winner; 2009 George Hutchinson Writing Competition sponsored by the Federal Circuit Bar Association.
• Alanna O'Rourke:  Winner; 2009 Bert W. Levit Essay Contest sponsored by the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyer's Professional Responsibility and Long & Levit LLP.
• Harold Gallick:  Winner; 2008 Writing Competition sponsored by the Michigan Bar Association's Health Care Law Section.
• Sweigman, a third-year J.D./LLB student from Toronto, wrote a position paper on how limited liability corporations are treated by U.S. law.

"LLCs are somewhat new", Sweigman said. "There is not a lot of case law on how they are treated. I wrote a position paper on how I think they should be treated."

He said the assistance and encouragement from Prof. Henning and Prof. Carol Clark were instrumental.

"They were extremely helpful. Professor Henning helped with the writing and Professor Clark helped with some substantive issues," said Sweigman, who spent several months working on the paper.

Gallick, a practicing cardiovascular surgeon for more than 20 years, won for his piece on the value of voluntary disclosure of medical errors as a way for community hospitals to improve quality assurance programs and patient safety without incurring financial or legal liability. He said it was an exhaustive process going from an idea to the finished work product ­ with a big assist from Prof. Henning.

"I can't tell you how many revisions we went through before the final paper was submitted", Gallick said. "I can tell you I was gratified by the response to my paper and the invitation to attend the Health Care Bar Section's annual conference where I received my award--even though I had to leave early to get to Health Law Class that night."

Henning said the effort to teach UDM students good writing techniques begins with the first-year writing course, but also extends beyond that to all classes that incorporate a writing assignment as part of the school's writing across the curriculum plan.

"We do have a terrific first-year writing program," she said. "But that program is supported by our writing across the curriculum requirements and by the willingness of our entire faculty to work with students to help them gain the substantive knowledge required to write these award-winning submissions."

O'Rourke said it was only after prodding from Henning that she decided to enter the Bert W. Levit Essay Contest, which she ultimately won with her essay on the implied waiver of attorney-client privilege. For her efforts, O'Rourke received a $5,000 cash prize and a free trip to Miami, Fla. She also has a better appreciation for legal malpractice and professional responsibility issues.

"I found the topic not only fascinating but also relevant to the future practice of law," said O'Rourke, an evening student from Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. "I was exposed to an area of law about which I had little experience or familiarity prior to the competition."

Gallick encouraged other students to get involved in future writing competitions. Not only is it gratifying to win, he said, but the process also makes for an educational experience that will enhance any student's legal education.

"A lot of work goes into writing and re-writing a paper of this type, but Professor Henning is an excellent source of guidance for anyone willing to commit to the process," Gallick said. "More than an award, the educational experience is highly worthwhile, and I strongly recommend it."

His first book, Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company that Changed the World was the #1 ranked bestseller of the Catholic Book Publishers Association (CBPA) and was named a finalist for the 2003 Book of the Year Award from ForeWord magazine. It has been translated into 10 languages.

Both the Leadership Development Institute and the Catholic Studies Department at UDM are sponsoring these events, which are free and open to the public. For more information, contact David Nantais at 313-993-2003.

Visit Chris Lowney’s website to find out more about his life and work at www.chrislowney.com.

Students filled the Moot Court Room at the School of Law to hear Judge Pirro's presentation and for the opportunity to discuss current issues in the law. "It's all about victims" rights for me," she began. "That¹s my perspective on the law." Her passion for protecting victims was clear as she told stories about her time as a prosecutor and as a judge. "Victims don¹t have rights," she argued. "Criminals have rights. We've got to do something for crime victims, so we don¹t end up losing them, too."

A focus of Judge Pirro's career has been the protection of women and children in domestic violence and sexual crimes. Referencing current publicized court cases such as the Chris Brown assault and battery case and the David Letterman extortion case, Judge Pirro encouraged students to recognize that the goal of any trial should be to uncover the truth. "It's not a game," she reminded them. "You¹re developing the skills here to truly help people."

The Judge Jeanine Pirro show is broadcast locally in Detroit on WKBD/CW50 weekdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The entire University of Detroit Mercy School of Law community extends it thanks to Judge Pirro for taking the time to speak with our students, and for sharing with them her perspective on the value of law and what they can do as attorneys to improve it.

For more information about the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, visit www.law.udmercy.edu .

The yearly event will be held Monday, February 8, 2010 at noon in the Student Center Ballroom on the McNichols campus. The event will also be streaming live on the web at noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. on http://www.mistreamnet.org.

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• Part 1: Students' Top Ten Superbowl Ads
• Part 2: Students' Worst Five Superbowl Ads
• Part 3: Students Rate Superbowl Auto Ads

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Super Bowl Newsletters

• Vol. 20: 13 - Feb. 13, 2010
  SUPER BOWL 2010 WRAP UP: 10 POINTS TO PONDER!
• Vol. 20: 9 - Jan. 28, 2010
  SOME PREGAME SUPER BOWL $NACK$
• Vol. 20: 7 - Jan. 20, 2010
  A SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE 2000's SB AD$
• Vol. 20: 6 - Jan. 20, 2010
  A NUMERICAL ANTHOLOGY of SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING FROM 2000 - 2009 (Based on USA Today's Ad Meter)
• Vol. 20: 5 - Jan. 14, 2010
  NEWBIES, NOSTALGIA & NO SHOWS
• Vol. 20: 4 - Jan. 07, 2010
  THE "TALE END" of THE 2009 - 10 COLLEGE BOWL SEASON
• Vol. 20: 3 - Jan. 07, 2010
  AN ECON BASED ON SB "AD FLATION", 2010

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In conjunction with his discussion, Bernacchi also teaches a Promotion Management class at UDM and is co-founder of the website, "America's Marketing High School with Paul Galbenski of Oakland County Schools and Immersive Engineering. Both Bernacchi and Galbenski developed marketing and advertising coursework related to the Super Bowl and created a website, "America's Marketing High School", found at http://www.americasmarketinghighschool.org for high school teachers to use throughout the nation.

"This event gets larger every year," Bernacchi explained, "and if high school students are talking about the game, why not have them learn about the business behind the messages," he added. According to Bernacchi's newsletter “Under the Mike-roscope,” Super Bowl ads will cost $2.75 million for 30 seconds this year. That works out to be $91,667 per second or more than 70 times that of Super Bowl I where ads cost $40,000 for 30 second.

The Super Bowl is the most watched television event each year and he tells students to forget what is happening on the field… the real game is in the other business world, the commercials. He asserts, "Super Bowl ads are the biggest ad game in town each year. Many of us watch the ads and fast-forward through the game."

During the AdNauseum event, Bernacchi discusses advertising and what students should look for while watching the spots. "When the night is over," Bernacchi says, "There will be some winners and some big losers. We look forward to analyzing the spots the next day with UDM and high school students from across the country."

This year, students from Oakland Schools Technical Campus, Holly High School, Lake Shore High School, Hamtramck High School, Rochester Adams High School, Flint Southwestern Academy High School, Henry Ford II High School, and Waterford Mott High School will be attending the event. Those schools who are unable to attend will still be able to view the Super Bowl lecture on the program's website and over 1,600 students, including 178 students at Deltona High School in Florida, will vote for the most effective spots. Participating high school students are also eligible to apply for marketing scholarships (valued up to $1,5000) at University of Detroit Mercy.

Pizza, pop, and snacks have been donated for the occasion courtesy of Pizza Papalis (of Southfield). The event is open to all UDM students, faculty and staff as well as all interested high school marketing and business classes. Media are always welcome.

For more information,
visit America's Marketing High School
or contact:

Dr. Michael Bernacchi,
Professor
University of Detroit Mercy

4001 West McNichols Road

Detroit, MI 48221

(313) 993-1116-office

mbernacchi@themarketinghighschool.org

Paul Galbenski, Instructor

Oakland Schools Tech. Campus SE

5055 Delemere Street

Royal Oak, MI 48073

(248) 288-4236-office

pgalbenski@themarketinghighschool.org

Dr. Bernacchi is also available this week for media interviews. Feel free to contact him at home or at his office.

Contact University of Detroit Mercy, Media Director Gary D. Lichtman at (313) 993-1254 for more information.

This event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy Department of Economics and Macomb University Center.

UDM’s symposium is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Please RSVP to Donna Gormelue at 586-263-6232 or gormeldm@udmercy.edu at your earliest convenience.

She has a strong affiliation with the University as an alumna, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in History at University of Detroit in 1970 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Mercy College of Detroit in 1974. She also served as a faculty member at Mercy College from 1979 -1988, and at University of Detroit Mercy from 1996 - 2003 in the positions of Associate Professor, Assistant Dean and finally Associate Dean and Chairperson of the McAuley School of Nursing.

Dr. Pacini also earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing from Wayne State University in 1979 and a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Michigan in 1997. She has consulted and presented in the area of educational redesign, clinical advancement and shared governance. Her recent publications address the utilization and application of conceptual models, most notably the Synergy Model, as frameworks for professional development, leadership development, educational redesign, and clinical transformation.

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.

Stockhausen has served as UDM president since July 2004. Previously, he was vice president for Academic Affairs and Provost at UDM from 2000-2004.

“During his tenure at UDM, Father Stockhausen led the University with a laser focus on mission, ministry, and growth,” said Board of Trustees Vice Chair Rosita Schiller, RSM. “His commitment to the educational traditions of the founding sponsors (Sisters of Mercy and Jesuits), academic excellence, service, and the City of Detroit has garnered strong support among students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the business community. We will especially miss his unique ability to fuse his priestly ministry with academic administration.”

UDM experienced increases in both enrollment and academic stature during Stockhausen’s 10-year tenure. The University realized record enrollments in the School of Architecture, School of Dentistry, College of Health Professions and Nursing, and in the Sciences. In addition, the School of Law enrollment more than doubled. The full-time student enrollment grew by 37 percent during this period. The 2008 and 2009 freshman fall classes are the highest incoming classes since the consolidation of University of Detroit and Mercy College of Detroit in 1990 to form the University of Detroit Mercy. In addition, freshman ACT scores have increased from 20.7 to 23.9 during the past six years and the University is consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwestern master’s universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Under Stockhausen’s presidency, more than a dozen new academic programs were also established, including five-year undergraduate/graduate programs in Business Administration, Physician Assistant, Teacher Education, Engineering and Chemistry. A new Doctor of Nursing Practice was recently approved to begin May 2010 and a Bachelor of Architectural Engineering is scheduled to begin September 2010. Stockhausen also created the Office of Mission & Identity and hired a permanent director for the Catholic Studies Program to further enhance the University’s Catholic identity.

The University received wide-spread acclaim for its hosting of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Regional Final in 2008 and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in 2009. Both events realized NCAA record attendance.

From 2005 to 2009, the University achieved five straight years of surplus budgets and is on track to achieve the same result this year. Also during this period, the University experienced strong fund-raising results, with particular growth in planned gifts. The University has expanded its outreach to alumni nationally and experienced an increase in donors in 2009.

Stockhausen has also focused on enhancing University facilities for greater student satisfaction. Significant building renovations and an improved internal campus ring road were completed on the McNichols Campus. Plus, a new track & field and a new tennis complex were installed to accommodate three new sports teams: men and women’s lacrosse and men’s tennis. In 2007, the University moved its School of Dentistry from its former Outer Drive Campus to a larger facility in Corktown in order to expand student enrollment and increase the scope of dental care to patients.

As an advocate for Detroit, Stockhausen has worked to improve its neighborhoods by serving as chair of the Board of Directors of University Commons, a northwest Detroit community organization comprised of neighborhood associations, Livernois Avenue businesses, Marygrove College and UDM. The organization works to improve the residential and business environment in the area.

Stockhausen also implemented the UDM Employee Homeownership Program to encourage employees to purchase a home in the neighborhoods surrounding UDM’s three campuses. Through a variety of clinics and outreach programs, the University provides professional services and assistance to approximately 12,000 community members annually.

Stockhausen has served as a director on the boards of Detroit Downtown, Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and New Detroit. He is also a trustee for Loyola Jesuit High School in Detroit and a board director for Wheeling Jesuit University and Creighton University.

“I am most grateful for my 10 years here at UDM,” said Stockhausen. “I am proud to say that UDM is a better and stronger school today than it was 10 years ago, but it will be very hard to leave all the friends I have made here and all the people who have worked so hard to make UDM an excellent educational experience for our students. On the other hand, I am eager to accept this new assignment and the opportunities it brings to make a positive difference for the Jesuits and their apostolic works throughout the United States.”

Stockhausen holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan; a master’s degree in social ethics and a Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, California; and a master’s degree in mathematics and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. Louis University.

The Board of Trustees of the University of Detroit Mercy is planning a process for the selection of Stockhausen’s successor.

The course began with the history of Mexico — its culture, customs, educational program — and basic legal vocabulary. As the course progresses, participants — law students, faculty and staff — learn about the structure of the Mexican government as well as its politics and economy. Sakmar uses a comparative approach to look at issues that arise in both the U.S. and Mexico, such as the individual rights included in the Mexican Constitution and the U.S. Bill of Rights.

During the 2009-2010 intersession, UDM will offer two other courses in Mexican law to be taught this summer as part of the joint J.D./L.E.D. degree program and the "Degrees of the Americas" program.

Students will be given the opportunity to meet with university advisers representing over 60 academic programs, have their questions answered about the University and academic life and financial aid. On-site admission will also be offered to incoming freshmen interested in an undergraduate degree.

To make a reservation, or for more information concerning the open house, call UDM Admissions at 313-993-1245 or send an e-mail to admissions.events@udmercy.edu.

Filler launched the LL.M. in Financial Services Law Program in 2009. He founded the Commodities Law Institute at Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1978 and was the director until 1997. Filler has served on boards such as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, The Clearing Corporation Board of Directors, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and has spoken at hundreds of industry seminars.

Contact Kristen Kerr, Director of Events at (313) 596-0265 or kerrke@udmercy.edu if you plan to attend.

The UDM Theatre Company will host a Gala Premiere on Friday night. Tickets for the Gala Premiere are $100, $75 and $50, which include a strolling dinner, performance and a coffee and dessert afterglow. Additional financial support will be raised through a silent auction at the Gala Premiere. The “Unheard Voices” performances on February 27 and 28 will be general admission and open to the public. These performances will be on a “Pay-What-You-Can” basis for admission. While a donation of $16 per person is suggested, clean clothes on a hanger will also be accepted as donation.

The University is thankful for the support received from the United States Census Bureau, Two Men and a Truck, Think Arbor and Between the Lines.

For more information, contact the UDM Theatre Company at 313-993-3270. To purchase tickets to the Gala Premiere please call 313-993-1540 or email udmgrad@udmercy.edu.

Witte received his bachelor of arts degree from Calvin College in 1982 and his juris doctor degree from Harvard Law School in 1985. He is currently the Jonas Robitscher Professor of Law, Alonzo L. McDonald Distinguished Professor, and the Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. He has been honored ten times as the annual Most Outstanding Professor by the Student Bar Association of Emory Law School.

As background information, in February of 1998, the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law began a lecture series dealing with prominent issues of religion, law, and society. Prior lecturers have been U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Stephen L. Carter, Adam Cardinal Maida, Hon. John T. Noonan, Jr., Michael John Perry, Dr. Jaroslav Pelikan, Dennis W. Archer, Geoffrey C. Hazard, Jr., Cass R. Sunstein, Noah Feldman, Dr. Leslie Griffin, and Cardinal Roger Mahony. The School is able to sponsor this event due to a bequest from one of its graduates, Philip J. McElroy, to establish the Center of Law and Religion at UDM Law.

The lecture is complimentary and open to the public.

For more information about the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, visit www.law.udmercy.edu.

Contact: Denise Hickey, Assistant Dean of Alumni Relations and Special Projects
Phone: (313) 596-0202
E-mail: hickeydp@udmercy.edu

• David Stangis, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Campbell Soup
• Andy Acho, retired Worldwide Director of Environmental Outreach and Strategy, Ford Motor Company
• Gerald Cavanagh, Interim Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy
• Eric Hespenheide, Global Leader of the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) member firms' Internal Audit Services and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
• Daniel Saint (’89) Managing Director, Jefferson Wells
• Logan Robinson, Visiting Professor, UDM School of Law

Sustainability means striking a productive balance between the short-term health and the long-term viability of an enterprise. While it has been equated to environmentalism, it is much more. The UDM College of Business Administration is sponsoring this forum to explore the case that sustainability can and does create measurable value for an enterprise and its stakeholders.

Keynote Speaker: David Stangis )’87) is the Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Campbell Soup, a newer position at the company. He is responsible for designing Campbell's overarching CSR strategy, including the company’s efforts to promote environmental sustainability.

Andy Acho (’67) is the retired Worldwide Director of Environmental Outreach and Strategy for Ford Motor Company. A nationally recognized expert on practical environmental initiatives that have helped Ford make the world a better place. Since retiring in 2006, he has become a valuable resource for organizations interested in protecting the environment and improving performance and is a sought after corporate speaker.

Gerald Cavanagh, S.J. is Interim Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy. He also holds the Charles T. Fisher Endowed Chair in Business Ethics and has lectured in corporations and universities throughout America, as well as in Mexico, Indonesia, Australia and India..

Eric Hespenheide (’75) serves as the Global Leader of the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (DTT) member firms' Internal Audit Services and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. His leadership has led to significant growth and has resulted in the practice being widely recognized as a leading provider of internal audit services among Fortune 1000 companies.

Daniel Saint (’89) is the Managing Director of Jefferson Wells International. He is also an expert on global professional services for the international company.. Saint has spoken and written on the area of sustainability, corporate social responsibility and corporate purpose.

Logan Robinson is a visiting law professor that from the UDM School of Law. He is active in numerous international organizations, and currently serves as president and chairman of the Michigan Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce, the country's largest.

A reception will be held at 8 p.m. to meet and network with the speakers. To RSVP to this event, please email udmgrad@udmercy.edu or call (313) 993-1540.

The fellowship is designed to reach students attending all U.S. and Canadian dental schools and ADEA Member allied dental programs. The fellowship is meant to encourage and prepare students to enter academic dentistry. The fellowship’s components include a day and a half summer fellow/mentor training session, biweekly collaborative meetings between fellows and mentors, faculty/administrator interviews, teaching practicum in four settings, career reflection essays, research practicum, poster presentation at the 2011 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, ADCFP portfolio and an ADCFP evaluation.

For more information, contact Richard F. Kelley at 313.494.6624 or by email at kelleyrf@udmercy.edu.

His new secretary, Sarah Schorr (played by Anne Di Iorio), has only worked as an ad agency copywriter, is hired to help the ill-tempered judge complete his memoirs. Despite their age and generational gap, the two characters find themselves “trying” to understand each other as the judge battles to retain life’s last leg of integrity.

UDM Theatre Company's "Trying" Talk-back featuring
playwright Joanna McClelland Glass. Left to right is: Dr. Arthur
Beer, Joanna McClelland Glass, Anne Di Iorio, David Regal on
the set of Trying.

Regal graduated from the first MFA class of the Hilberry Theatre at Wayne State University and took a leading role in developing the UDM Theatre Company. He is currently the artistic director of the UDM Theatre Company and also acts, directs and teaches. The faculty member has performed across the country and has won numerous awards including: best actor and supporting actor with the Detroit critics.

Written by Glass , Trying is creative team includes David Regal (artistic director), Melinda Pacha (costume and scenic design), Mark Choinski (technical director and lighting design), Joel A. Frazee (stage manager) and Greg Grobis (general/business manager).

Tickets for Trying are $15 for general admission, $13 for discount admission (senior citizens, UDM and Marygrove faculty, staff, and alumni), $9 for students and $5 for UDM and Marygrove students. Please note a $3.00 service fee per order for non-subscribers.

Trying’s performances are April 9 through 25, 2010, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit MI 48221. The UDM Theatre Company’s box office is located in Reno Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy campus. Hours of operation are NOON through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. The box office will move on the day of the performance to the Marygrove Theatre and will open 45 minutes prior to curtain. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 313-993-3270 or reserve your tickets online at http://theatre.udmercy.edu. For special ticket offers and promotions visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/udmtheatre.

“UDM has created seven new courses that are directly responsive to the educational needs of the automotive and defense ground vehicles industries,” said Dr. Leo E. Hanifin, dean of UDM’s College of Engineering & Science.

“The competencies achieved by these courses will enable teams from automotive OEMs and suppliers to develop the electric and hybrid vehicles that will keep the global leadership of the auto industry for this critical segment of the world’s transportation future right here in southeastern Michigan,” said Hanifin.

The AEV program provides engineers with the technical and systems knowledge needed to be effective contributors to the development of world-class advanced electric vehicles.

Courses include; Introduction to AEVs, Electric Drives/Electromechanical Energy Conversion, Controls Modeling & Design for AEVs, Systems Engineering for AEVs, Systems Engineering for AEVs, Innovation and Systems Architecture for AEVs, Energy Storage Systems/Battery Technologies and Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles. The summer schedule for the program is available at http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/programs/aev/schedule/.

Since Electric Vehicles are becoming more and more popular, this certificate will help to make students more marketable and knowledgeable in the field.

For more information about the Advanced Electric Vehicle program at UDM, please contact Duane Spytman or Theresa Ceccarelli at 313.993.1128 or aev@udmercy.edu.

UDM Engineering Alumnus of the Year

Prior to his role with TI Automotive, Kozyra was president and CEO of Continental AG North American, vice president and general manager of Bosch Braking Systems’ Brake Products division, and president of Budd Company’s Wheel and Brake Division. Kozyra has also given back to UDM and the community in numerous ways. A member of the College of Engineering & Science Advisor Board, he is also on the Alumni Advisor Council for the mechanical engineering department, and is also on the executive board for the Detroit Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Science Alumnus of the Year — Lawrence A. Berkowski received his Bachelors in Chemistry from the University in 1983 and his Masters in Chemical Engineering in 1985. He also received an MBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Berkowski is the group vice president with BASF Corporation for the past two years. He has previously worked as business director of BASF’s Polyurethane Systems and with GE Plastics US, Europe, Corporate, and Capital for 11. Berkowski is active in serving the University. He has served on the President’s Cabinet since 1985, served on the Titan Club Board between 1990 and 2005, and is currently on the College of Engineering & Science Advisory Board.

The social part of the evening begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, awards, and dancing at 7 p.m. For more information about tickets, contact Melanie Dara at 313-993-1218 or darame@udmercy.edu.

Mojtabai’s books often deal with people who do not live a mainstream lifestyle, favoring those with quirky behaviors and unrefined dreams. Her work also draws from cultural experience. Mojtabai has lived in the Middle East, and her books often contain strong religious figures from various backgrounds. The New Yorker, Time, Nation, as well as many other magazines have reviewed her work.

University of Detroit Mercy Associate Professor of Religious Studies Justin Kelly, S.J., said she is, “an exciting writer and an extraordinary person. She is a worthy successor to the first two Cushing lecturers.”

Over 200 items will be auctioned off during the silent auction including sports memorabilia, gift certificates and event tickets. Items to be auctioned off during the live auction include a 2-hour strolling and tasting tour of Eastern Market, a one week vacation in a 3-bedroom condo in Shanty Creek Resorts and two tickets to the Palmer Woods Music in Homes Concert.

With the help of public contributions, the auction will give UDM the opportunity to fund these valuable fellowships that allow University of Detroit Mercy law students to work for the public good of our community.

For more information, please contact Law Professor David Koelsch at 313-622-5691 or by e-mail at koelschdc@udmercy.edu.

For more information and a list of locations, visit www.dwcha.org.

Two teams, consisting of UDM Architecture and Engineering alumni and faculty, inspected 55 schools over a period of two weeks in March. Fifteen percent of these schools were damaged beyond repair, and only 60 percent of the schools were considered partially usable. There were 4,700 total schools that needed to be assessed so Haitian children could return to them. There were also many other schools that needed work as well that were not registered. It became apparent that there was a lot of damage in the schools before the earthquake including poor electricity and water issues.

Fr. Sunghera is a consultant for architectural design and faculty member at UDM. He received his BA at the University of California, Irvine focused in Environmental Psychology. His Masters Degree is in Architecture from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Before entering the Jesuit community, he worked for three years as an architectural designer. He was ordained in 2002 and has been expanding his knowledge on the relationship between religion and architecture. His spirituality and architectural experience is what made him have a deep connection with the Haiti relief trip. While Sunghera and his group were able to accomplish the tasks they were assigned to do, it is unclear if they will be need to return to Haiti.

Brother Jim Boynton who was a fellow volunteer on the trip explained, “Downtown Port- au- Prince is still like a war zone. Banks, businesses, and religious institutions have been hit hard, or in some cases mortally wounded. For the first few weeks with our team, I had an inside look at the challenges faced by the health system and by those who had immediate needs of food and shelter. Now, working with the Foi et Joie School network, I am able to see the long-term damage done to the educational system.”

For photos of the trip, visit the website: http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/programs/eng/civil-environmental/haiti.htm

The talk is free and open to the public with a small reception after the presentation.

The keynote speaker for the law school commencement will be Eugene A. Gargaro, Jr., former senior executive, Masco Corporation and community leader. Gargaro, served as vice president and secretary of Masco Corporation since 1993 and practiced law for 26 years with Dykema, Michigan’s largest law firm. He was on the firm’s executive committee and a partner in the organization’s taxation and estates group.

Gargaro is chairman of the Board of Directors of the Detroit Institute of Arts, vice chairman of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, a member of the University of Detroit Mercy board of trustees, and is active in numerous other cultural and educational organizations.

A 1964 graduate of the Georgetown University School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in finance, he also received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1967.

Since 2005, Fay has been the executive director for the AJCU Leadership Seminar, working directly with Jesuit universities throughout the U.S. Prior to her UDM position, she led Mercy College of Detroit from 1983-1990.

As president of University of Detroit Mercy, Fay focused her attention on the growth and revitalization of UDM, Michigan's largest, most comprehensive Catholic university with an enrollment of approximately 6,000 students. She also maintained a sustained effort to develop urban partnerships wherever the academic pursuits of the university and the needs of the surrounding communities intersected.

In assessing the university's performance, she at one point remarked, "Even though our graduates have gone on to become corporate executives, elected officials, civic and community servants, teachers, attorneys, health care providers, engineers, entrepreneurs, scientists, architects, and noted professionals in every field, that is not the truest measure of our success. The truest measure of our success is that we are making a substantive and positive difference in our world through the lives of our students, our faculty, our staff, and our graduates."

A native of Chicago, Fay received a Master’s of Arts degree in English from University of Detroit and earned a doctoral degree from the University of Chicago in Social Sciences. At the University of Chicago, she won a prestigious Carnegie Fellowship and later received an American Council on Education Fellowship.

She remains active in many Detroit area community and civic organizations as well as with a number of educational organizations including the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Downtown (Detroit) Partnership, New Detroit and Kelly Services. She has earned various awards from civic and non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army, the National Conference for Humanity and Justice, and Alternatives for Girls.

Also during the commencement program, UDM Valedictorian Katelyn McCutcheon, an engineering graduate in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering program, will address the audience, representing this year’s graduates.

McCutcheon has achieved many accomplishments during her time at UDM, including being named to the Engineering and Science Dean’s List every semester. Her extra-curricular activities include Student Dean of the Honors Program, former member of the UDM soccer team, president of Pi Tau Sigma, the National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.

Weever graduated from Michigan State with a degree in geography and coordinated Michigan’s Center for Geographic Information. He currently works for Enterprise Security and in turn, Michigan’s Department of Information Technology.

For more information, contact Finkenbine at 313-993-1016 or finkenre@udmercy.edu.

While working as a teaching assistant in the Biology Department and maintaining his status on the Dean’s List, Fama has demonstrated his leadership as president of the Student Senate as well as serving on the Students Advisory Board for the College of Liberal Arts & Education and co-chair and vice president of the Mission and Values Committee. He has been a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success as well as serving on the Student Advisory Board for the UDM Institute for Leadership and Service. He extends his reach beyond the University by volunteering to the broaded community as well. Ervis has provided community service with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen of Detroit and the First Albanian-American Bektashi Monastery, where he cooked for gatherings, cleaned and helped remodel the Monastery as a reflection of his deep relationship with God. Ervis has maintained academic integrity while being fully integrated through social development at the University.

Over the last five years, Skora has been involved in almost every program University Ministry runs including Hunger Week, Alternate Spring Break and International Service Experience. She has used her creativity and artistic talents to bring messages of the University Ministry to her fellow students. Many of these deal with the world’s disparities of wealth and poverty. She has also donated time and energy to take part in events dealing with the world and its social justice issues. Skora has also been involved with the University in other ways. She was involved with the Pep Band, American Institute of Architecture Students, Mission-Urban-Social Justice Team of Shared Governance and Ambassador of University Ministry. Skora was also the most active and faithful student member of the Mission-Urban-Social Justice Team of Shared Governance since the team’s conception. Given her rigorous schedule as an architecture student, the time and involvement she entrusted to these programs is a significant accomplishment.

Fifty-Eight teams representing 47 schools from twenty-two states and six countries entered the competition which required building and testing autonomous robots. UDM competed against universities from around the world including the University of Wisconsin Madison, the U.S. Naval Academy, Princeton, Cornell, University of Illinois Urbana, Penn State, Georgia Tech, Hosei (Japan), Ecole de Technologie Superieure (Canada), Waterloo (Canada), and the University of Texas Austin.

“Our students worked extremely hard and were able to achieve a high score in their last attempt in the Autonomous Challenge, which enabled the team to take overall first place in the IGVC,” said Electrical Engineering Professor Mark Paulik.

The IGVC is an annual international competition created to offer cutting-edge design experience to engineering students. The competition consisted of four challenge events: Autonomous Challenge, Navigation Challenge, JAUS Challenge and the Design Competition. The scores from each of these events are combined to determine the overall First Place Grand Award winner.

“In two of the challenges – Navigation and Jaus – it took the last run to nip Hosei University (the eventual 2nd place winner in these challenges and in the grand award) by a few seconds each time,” said Professor of Electrical & Computer Mohan Krishnan. “It was also our best performance in the glamour event of the competition - the Autonomous Challenge – in which we came first and were about 50 feet from completing the course when we timed out.”

The University of Detroit Mercy team received the 2010 First Place Grand Award with a score of 108: the team won first place in three of the four challenges. Hosei University from Japan placed second with a score of 82.

"It was magnificent teamwork, truly dedicated students and a will of iron that enabled us to achieve the 1st place grand award as well as 1st place positioning in all three on-field challenges," said Utayba Mohammad, one of the ECE faculty directing this year's IGVC student team.

The UDM team Cerberus consists of students Matt Parrish, Jason Osbourne, Alex Szmatula, Jean Carrier, Richard Fatyma, Elona Palushaj, Sergei Gage, Tom Wogaman, David Shelly, Rebeca Espinoza, Maen Hammod, Qing Wang, Yue Chen, Qingxiao Ni and Jie Li and engineering faculty advisors Mark Paulik, Mohan Krishnan, Chaomin Luo and Utayba Mohammad.

“This victory once again reflects the high quality of our students and the unique capability of our faculty to teach students to design and build complex intelligent electro-mechanical systems that work,” said UDM Engineering & Science Dean Leo Hanifin. “This education results in highly effective engineers with the competence and the confidence to change the world through the development and deployment of advanced technologies, products and systems.”

The ASME IShow provides a platform for top collegiate teams to compete for seed money to further develop their product. These teams must demonstrate their technical creativity and the winners must prove that they have a sustainable business model to a judging panel of successful innovators, industry experts, venture capitalists, and intellectual property specialists.

Team SEAL’s members (Mark Fazi, Obafemi Osunfisan, Raymond Slowik, and Matthew Butkovich) developed a portable, intelligent lifting device (Stability Enhanced Assistive Lift) to assist people who have fallen to the floor to safely regain a standing position. Such a device has the potential to allow seniors to remain more independent in their homes, and to allow reductions in staffing costs in senior living centers. The team’s faculty advisors are Nassif Rayess (Mechanical Engineering), Sandra Yost (Electrical and Computer Engineering), and Mike Bernacchi (Marketing).

The competition scores were based on a five-page product plan and a seven-minute presentation, which was given by Fazi and Osunfisan at the IShow held in Pittsburgh. Teams from MIT and Stanford finished ahead of Team SEAL. The other seven finalists were teams from MIT, Columbia University, University of Michigan (2), Arizona State University, Santa Clara University, and Western New England University.

The study program, open to university and college professors of all disciplines, provides participants an opportunity to learn about China’s long history, vibrant contemporary culture and diversity. Beijing, the capital and political center of the country, has been transformed in recent decades through rapid modernization. Xi’an, in north central China, was the capital during many dynasties, and the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, long reflecting the dynamism and importance of international trade and cultural exchange. Chongqing, the largest city in China (population 30 million), played an important role in World War II, and now juxtaposes urban growth and rural development. The final stop is Shanghai, a financial and cultural center host this year to the first expo held in China. Those who choose to go to Hong Kong will see a very different city influenced both by its colonial history and by contemporary China.

Wasner directs the Language and Cultural Training Department at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), manages UDM’s community-based foreign language and English as a Second Language programs, coordinates traditional on-campus language courses, and assists foreign language faculty with curriculum development. She founded UDM’s Brazil Study Abroad Program, sending students to Brazil to study Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian culture. Wasner also established UDM’s English immersion summer camps for Chinese students, which has resulted in joint-degree programs between UDM and several Chinese universities. She received a B.A. in English literature and an M.A. in education administration from the University of Detroit Mercy.

The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad: History and Culture in China program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Chinese Ministry of Education, and is administered by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the China Education Association for International Exchange.

The National Committee on United States-China Relations, established in 1966, is the leading national, non-partisan public affairs organization devoted exclusively to building constructive and durable relationships between the United States and China. The Committee’s continuity of experience and depth of associations in Greater China and the United States help it perform its key mission of creating opportunities for informed discussion and reasoned debate about issues of common interest and concern to the United States, the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan.

University Board Chair John D. Lewis announced this afternoon, Executive Vice President Michael Joseph will act as interim president, effective July 1, 2010, when Father Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J. steps down to assume the position of Executive Assistant to the President of the Jesuit Conference and Director of Planning for the Jesuit Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer. As interim president, Joseph will provide an effective working transition through the conclusion of the search, when new permanent leadership takes office.

According to Lewis, “The Board feels fortunate to be able to draw on Michael Joseph’s skills at this critical moment in our operating history. Institutional momentum is incredibly important to sustain through this leadership transition,” he added.

Since 2002, Joseph has worked at the University and was appointed executive vice president under the president and has overseen intercollegiate athletics, student affairs, university advancement and most recently academic affairs at the institution.

A native of Wheeling, West Virginia, Joseph graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University in 1980 with a bachelor’s in sociology and went on to earn his master’s degree in Organizational Management at Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa. in 1992. He and his family are members of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Plymouth, MI.

“I am honored and humbled to serve this extraordinary University as interim president and look forward to building collectively on the momentum we have experienced under Father Stockhausen’s strong leadership,” Joseph said.

Eisenhauer has been a visiting research fellow at the Catholic University of America and a visiting professor at the Universita di Roma, La Sapienza in Italy. He is a past president and distinguished fellow of the New York State Economics Association, and has been inducted into the business honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma, and the Jesuit honor society, Alpha Sigma Nu. He has served as an external evaluator for public and private colleges, and as a reviewer for numerous manuscripts submitted to book publishers and scholarly journals.

Eisenhauer earned his undergraduate degree from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania before working in the banking industry. He then earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and later returned to the Wharton School as a post-doctoral fellow in Risk and Insurance. Eisenhauer has been active in his local parishes in both Buffalo and Dayton, and he looks forward to returning to a Catholic, Jesuit university.

Cameron previously spent 31 years at General Motors primarily focused on future technology development and future vehicle programs with four different units, Cadillac, GM Advanced Engineering Staff, GM Truck Engineering, and the Global Chassis Center. During his tenure at Advanced Engineering Staff, he had over 40 of his concepts realized in prototype vehicles and developed numerous patents in such areas as air spring suspension systems and vehicle system integration.

Cameron most recently held key positions in three alternative fuel vehicle programs at GM. As a member of the core leadership team for the Chevrolet Sequel Fuel Cell Concept vehicle, he led the design and development of the steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems. He was intimately involved in the design, development and safety architecture for these systems. He also was the chassis architect in the early phases of the Chevrolet Volt and the chassis engineer for the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Vehicle.

Cameron earned his master’s and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering at Oakland University after completing his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan.

Opening the UDM Theatre Company’s 40th season is Jane Martin’s heart-pounding drama of clashing adult ideologies: Keely & Du. Keely, a young pregnant woman, is being held against her will and is forced to question her life and individual freedoms. Du, an older woman, is living out her convictions while caring for Keely. Can two people, despite intense philosophical disagreement, become friends? What is the extent of individual freedom? When do personal convictions cross ethical and moral lines? Nominated for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize, Keely & Du is a joltingly real play that is rooted in human experience. Directed by David Regal, Keely & Du will run for seven performances: October 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., and October 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.

The season’s second production has the UDM Theatre Company and the Marygrove College’s Music and Dance departments joining together to produce Cabaret! Known for its sexy, witty and politically-charged musical numbers, Cabaret is set in the intimate Kit Kat Klub of 1930s Berlin just prior to the Nazi rise to power. The play highlights the impact of global conflicts on the lives of everyday people during one of the darkest moments in world history. Directed by Greg Grobis and featuring the students of both universities as well as local guest artists, this sexy, seedy and shadowy production will show that, truly, “life is a Cabaret!” Seven performances: November 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and November 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. David Mamet’s A Life in the Theatre will be the UDM Theatre Company’s third production. The play focuses on the relationship between a seasoned professional actor, played by David Regal, and a novice actor. This comedy depicts the core principle of the UDM Theatre Company by illustrating the rite-of-passage of the novice actor while emphasizing the discipline needed to maintain a career in the theatre. Directed by Dr. Arthur Beer, A Life in the Theatre will run for three weekends: February 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and February 6, 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

To close the season, The UDM Theatre Company will revive the first play it produced 40 years ago: William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Considered to be one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, The Tempest tells the story of Prospero, played by Dr. Arthur Beer, who is fighting for justice after being deprived his throne by his brother. This classic chess match of men versus monsters celebrates its 400th anniversary this year. The Tempest will be directed by Andrew Huff and will run for three weekends: March 25 and 26, April 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 8 p.m., and March 27 and April 3 and 10 at 2 p.m.

Take advantage of the UDM Theatre Company’s best ticket offer and get season tickets to all four shows for only $46 for regular subscribers or $41 for discount subscribers, a savings of 45% off regular ticket prices. All processing fees will be waived for subscribers, saving you even more! Season ticket sales will begin August 1, 2010 and are available through October 10. To request a copy of the subscription brochure, please sign up for the UDM Theatre Company e-newsletter at http://theatre.udmercy.edu.

Back by popular demand is the Student Flex Pass for any full-time student currently enrolled in high school, community college or a university. The Student Flex Pass is $20 and gives students access to unlimited performances of all four shows, a savings of nearly 80% off regular ticket prices! A student picture ID is required to purchase a Student Flex Pass. Individual ticket sales begin September 1, 2010. Adult admission to the 2010-2011 season will be $18 for plays and $25 for the musical plus a $3 processing fee for each non-subscriber order. Student rates are $9 for plays and $12 for the musical; all processing fees for students will be waived.

The UDM Theatre Company’s performances are held at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Rd. The UDM Theatre Company’s box office on non-performance days is located in Reno Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy campus. Hours of operation are 12 noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. To subscribe, or for more information, call the theatre box office at (313) 993-3270; or reserve tickets online at theatre.udmercy.edu.

Helping Detroit business owners put their best foot forward toward the future is the overall goal of this event. To support this, many of our business leaders will be on-site to speak to attendees on various business development topics including how to grow a local business and the local economic outlook and business growth in Detroit.

The Detroit Black Expo is a non-profit organization that strives to cultivate prosperity among African American businesses through economic, entrepreneurial, educational and networking opportunities that will further enhance the quality of life for the State of Michigan and geographic cities, while bridging those who choose access to the global marketplace.

“We are extremely proud that University of Detroit Mercy has once again been named one of the region’s best universities,” said University of Detroit Mercy Interim President, Michael Joseph. “While we are pleased that the rankings are a third-party tool validating who we are, they only tell part of the story. At UDM, we will always continue to provide a values-based education, preparing our graduates to be the next generation of leaders in their communities,” he added.

Highlights of the 2011 college rankings will be published in the September issue of U.S.News & World Report. The U.S. News college rankings group more than 1,400 accredited four-year schools based on categories created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and compares them based on a set of 15 widely accepted indicators of excellence.

LOCATION CHANGE: The Celebrate Spirit! service will now take place in Gesu Church, on Oak Drive, one block north of McNichols Campus.
See Gesu information.

The picnic and student organization fair following the service will still take place in the Fisher Fountain area on McNichols Campus.

This festive event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 23, 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 friends. 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. 

The festivities include a worship service led by Rev. Gary Wright, S.J., for all faiths in Gesu Church, which serves as the official welcome to the new school year. There will also be a picnic lunch and student organization fair on the McNichols Campus around the Fisher Fountain to introduce students to the many student activities they can be involved in.

Guest speaker Faye Nelson, President and CEO of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and University alumnus (‘75, ‘80) will help the celebration focus on our education “in an urban context.” She has been involved in the restoration of the Detroit Riverfront and can help the university community better use our resources to address the needs of our larger community, Detroit, and to participate in its redesign and renewal.

This event is free and open to the entire University of Detroit Mercy community. All are encouraged to attend and receive inspiration as we recommit ourselves to living the UDM Mission in the city of Detroit.

http://www.udmercy.edu/celebrate-spirit/

UDM Night at Comerica Park
Food and drinks on the private Pepsi Porch with fellow UDM students and alumni. Picnic dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the game begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 10. $50 per person includes your ticket, dinner, one drink ticket, dessert and drinks!

UDM Nurse Anesthesia Seminar & Gala
A seminar with a great group of speakers approved for 5 hours of continuing education credit from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 11 at Motor City Casino. Topics such as anesthesia for robotic surgery, anesthesia in developing countries, clinical educator skills, and trauma and advanced cardiac care will be discussed during the seminar. A continental breakfast will be served as well as a plated lunch!

Celebrate our program’s 70^th anniversary, our Program Director’s 20^th year of service, and Mike Dosch earning his PhD! A cocktail reception, dinner, and dancing to live bands are in store for the Gala at Motor City Casino from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. on Saturday, September 11.

R. Gerard Albright, S.J.’s Anniversary of teaching
There will be a noon liturgy at the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance building on Sunday, September 19 to celebrate R. Gerard Albright, S.J.’s golden anniversary of teaching at our university. There will also be an open house starting at 12:30 p.m. and light refreshments served at Lansing-Reilly hall.

Celebrate Spirit!
Gather with fellow UDM students, staff and alumni on Thursday, September 23 at 11:30 a.m. in Calihan Hall for a worship service led by Rev. Gary Wright, S.J. to rededicate everyone to the UDM mission. A picnic lunch will follow at the Fisher Fountain.

Annual Titan 10 Pub Night
An annual social gathering for the graduates of the last 10 years will take place on Thursday, September 23 from 6-8 p.m. at Cheli’s Chili Bar in Dearborn.

Red Mass
On Tuesday, September 28 Saints Peter & Paul Jesuit Church will be hosting a noon liturgy. Lunch to follow at UDM School of Law’s Riverfront Campus.

Designing Sustainable Detroit-Riding Trucks, Trains, Boats and Planes to Urban Vitality
On Thursday, September 30 at 6 p.m. there will be a group of panelists at the Student Center in the McNichols Campus speaking about a sustainable Detroit. There will be a welcoming by Mayor Dave Bing. Panelists include Matthew Cullen, President, M1 Rail Project/ President & COO, Rock Enterprises, Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive, and Melissa Roy, Senior Director, Government Relations, Detroit Regional Chamber.

Alumni and friends are welcome to these events! If interested, registration for these events can be found online at: http://www.udmercy.edu/founders-celebration/.

"Urban Artscape" is a program featuring many of the city's top innovators of urban art. The event aims to explore how certain social, economic and geographic factors impact their work, including the ways in which the scale and scope of artistic interventions are informed or modulated by the city.  The panel will also evaluate the short and long-term effectiveness of such interventions as devices for urban regeneration.  Whether describing a single urban intervention, an academic analysis of Detroit’s urban artscape, the public aspect of urban art, or the implementation of a larger, ephemeral artistic festival, "Urban Artscape" hopes to look at the effectiveness of these interventions when viewed from an ever-widening perspective?

Other speakers on the panel include Public Pool Art Space Co-Founder and Vice President of Integrated Marketing at Lovio George, Jim Boyle; Director of Public Art Workz Urban Muralist, Chazz Miller; and Hamilton Anderson Associates' Melissa Dittmer.

The series strives to serve as a platform for the discussion of innovative strategies for the social, economic and environmental regeneration and redevelopment of the city. Overall effectiveness of interventions, from creative urban art to solo urban intervention acts will be discussed.

This is a free event; the public is encouraged to attend at the 5^th floor of Willy’s Overland Loft, 444 W. Willis Street in Detroit. A reception will follow at Re:view Contemporary Gallery in Detroit. For more information visit http://www.roguehaa.com.

At the morning event, Executive Director of COMPAS de Nicaragua,Ana Narvarez, will host a talk on “Challenges of Women’s Empowerment in Nicaragua”. The discussion will focus on how women have improved health care and education systems within their communities in Nicarahua. COMPAS de Nicaragua is a cultural exchange project whose mission is to improve lives through service trips.

The evening event will be filled with Nicaraguan dancing in elaborate dress from Women in Action, a group of Nicaraguan empowered women who work to improve education and health by creating workshops and programs for the community. The women will dance and tell stories of their lives in one of the poorest settlements in their homeland.

These events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact CLASA Director Dr. Gail Presbey at (313) 993-1124 or presbegm@udmercy.edu. Updates are always available at http://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/clasa/detroit.html

The faculty member has also been working as the Associate Director of Research Training in the Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, Neighbors also co-edited the book “Mental Health in Black America” and was the principal investigator in the University’s Doctoral Training program, “Promoting Ethnic Diversity in Public Health Training.”

Neighbors will be speaking about “Black Male Depression” and his current project, “Man Up, Man Down”. His project is a study of Detroit African American men’s thoughts on family, success, manhood and depression. Neighbors’ main area of research is the prevalence of mental disorders and informal or professional help in the African American community.

For more information, contact African American Studies Program Interim Director Ann Eskridge at (313) 993-1083 or eskridae@udmercy.edu.

UDM students will begin in 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 through 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 1 a.m. on Saturday morning.

"The bike ride has become one of our student’s favorite ways of kicking off the school year," said Alec Whitfield, assistant 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."

For more information or to rent a bicycle at no cost, contact the Student Life office at 313-993-1150 or e-mail programboard@udmercy.edu.

Maureen A. Fay, O.P., Ph.D. ‘66, University of Detroit Mercy President Emerita, is the recipient of  University of Detroit Mercy’s Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. She is being recognized for her professional achievement and distinguished career in higher education and for her visionary leadership in uniting Mercy College of Detroit and University of Detroit to form the University of Detroit Mercy.

Sister Maureen began her vocation as an educator, earning a bachelor’s degree from Siena Heights College, a master’s in English from University of Detroit and her Ph.D. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago. She held both faculty and administrative positions at several higher learning institutions in Michigan and Illinois, and served as president of Mercy College of Detroit from 1983-1990.

Through a bold vision, she was at the forefront of uniting Mercy College of Detroit and University of Detroit to preserve the future of Catholic higher education in the city of Detroit. Sister Maureen skillfully collaborated, guided, and served as the first president of the consolidated University of Detroit Mercy from 1990-2004. She also had the distinction of being the first woman president of a Jesuit university. This year marks the 20^th anniversary of the successful consolidation of the two institutions.

During her 14 years as UDM president, Sister Maureen led the University with wisdom and insight focusing on UDM’s mission – to provide academic excellence within a Catholic and urban context. Her accomplishments were numerous, including the Commission on the Future to help position UDM’s programs and plans for the 21^st century; the $101.3 million Legacy Campaign; the Prioritization strategic planning process and Vision 2020 implementation; construction and renovation of facilities; modernization of the technological and physical infrastructure; and implementation of innovative programs. Her skills at strategic planning, commitment to the Detroit area, and ability to establish positive working relationships with students, faculty, alumni and the community have earned her much admiration and long-standing support.

Since 2004, she has been the executive director of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Leadership Seminar. Sister Maureen has shared her knowledge and expertise as a member of numerous university, health care, professional and corporate boards and committees.

Respected by her peers and honored for her community service, Sister Maureen is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Adrian Dominican Outstanding Achievement Award, the Alternatives for Girls Role Model Award and the Salvation Army William Booth Award.  In addition, she has received honorary degrees from six esteemed schools: Siena Heights College, St. Thomas University, Marquette University, Xavier University and College of the Holy Cross as well as University of Detroit Mercy this past May.

Warren Loranger ’51, retired president and CEO of Pella Window & Door Company, is this year’s recipient of The Founders Award. He has been recognized for his commitment to his alma mater in the tradition of UDM’s Jesuit and Mercy founders.

Loranger earned his bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering at the University of Detroit after his service in the Air Force during World War II, where his education prepared him for his future business endeavors. His hard work and creativity produced a multi-million dollar company out of a modest start.

Loranger has remained an advocate for his alma matter and the School of Architecture. His generous financial gifts to the School of Architecture have led to significant renovations, including the Genevieve Fisk Loranger Exhibition Center and various interior and exterior project to the building. In 1994, the building was named in his honor to reflect his ongoing commitment to the School. Recently, he helped to support a new academic degree program in Architectural Engineering. Loranger continues to have the interest and well being of UDM students in mind.

Loranger’s personal philosophy is “to give back, to help people achieve whatever they are capable of doing.” He helps people in large and small ways through quiet philanthropic efforts, such as making a college education possible for several students or creating space for groups to undertake activities.

Several YMCAs have benefited from Loranger’s support: the Bay City YMCA, Bay City, MI; Venice Family YMCA, Venice, FL; and South County Family YMCA, Warren Loranger Englewood Branch. His contributions have also made a difference to the Englewood Art Center in Englewood, FL; Ringling College of Arts and Design; Raven Hill Discovery Center in Northern Michigan, the Boy Scouts of America, Bay County, MI; and Waterford Youth Assistance, Waterford, MI.

Loranger hopes to encourage others to support UDM’s mission by sharing his resources with his alma mater. He says, “People who understand the importance of the type of education UDM provides, and the foundation it gives to its graduates, will support the University’s work.” Warren Loranger truly exemplifies the Jesuit motto of being “Men for Others.”

For more information about the Ignatian Circle Dinner, contact Linda Small. Assoc VP Annual Giving & Alumni Relations at University of Detroit Mercy at 313-993-1538 or smalll@udmercy.edu.

The symposium will explore how transportation initiatives promise to bring economic development, job creation and improved livability to the city of Detroit. Dr. Leo E. Hanifin, Dean of the College of Engineering and Science said, “We are honored to host an event with four of the most important business leaders in Detroit, including Detroit’s mayor and county executive. They will discuss how to employ exciting transportation strategies to make Detroit more vibrant, livable and sustainable.”

Speakers include:

David Bing, Mayor of the City of Detroit. As mayor, he actively seeks to strengthen the city and neighborhoods of Detroit through business awareness in the city. Bing won Hour Magazine’s “Detroiter of the Year” award in 2007 and has also been active on the Detroit Renaissance, Downtown Detroit Partnership and the National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers board of directors.

Matthew Cullen (’83), President, Board of M1 Rail. The M1 Rail company seeks to connect Detroit’s entertainment, employment, and other sectors with a 3 mile rail along Woodward Ave. Cullen is a Co-chairman of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and Vice Chairman of the Detroit Downtown Development Authority.

Dave Tyler, Deputy Director for Wayne County EDGE (Economic Development Growth Engine) and a leading community and economic development professional with over 30 years experience in the field of suburban and urban planning, he co-authored the Michigan Society of Planning Officials “Trend Future Reports,” including the history of transportation for the state of Michigan.

Melissa Roy, Senior Director of Transportation Policy and Government Relations, Detroit Regional Chamber. Roy is in charge of monitoring issues that may impact the trade and infrastructure of Southeast Michigan.  She will be discussing Detroit’s TranslinkeD Strategy, which identifies key projects to stimulate economic development and will help Southeast Michigan serve as an inland port for global trade.

This is a free event and is open to all. RSVP at 313-993-1540 or at http://community.udmercy.edu/register/sustaibabledetroit.

This is the sixth year in a row that the club has received this award. It is commended for outstanding National Chemistry Week, Mole Day and Earth Day activities.

The chapter will be recognized at the 241st ACS National Meeting in Anaheim, CA as well as in the November/December issue of in Chemistry magazine. The Chemistry Club has just celebrated its 70th anniversary, and is proud to maintain 50 members.

View the UDM photo gallery for "Safety Street"

Over 400 neighborhood children from grades K-5th will attend “Safety Street” this year, dressed in their favorite costumes. UDM students in Halloween attire will distribute candy to the children and also offer free face painting during the event.

To prepare for the event, UDM students hold a Safety Street Façade Blowout Party, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge. Fraternities, sororities, and student groups participate in the fun evening; the School of Dentistry participates by giving out free toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss. The School of Architecture was the first to establish Safety Street for neighborhood children, but the event soon evolved to include the entire UDM community.

For more information regarding the event, contact Student Life at 313-578-0341.

This year’s honorees will be recognized for giving back their time and offering important resources to the University in many different ways, helping it  continue to flourish and grow. The 2010 eight inductees are:

• Nicola M. Antakli ’62, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Intraco Corp.
• Michael J. Brenner ’67, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Related Companies, L.P.
• Robert G. Decraene ’56, Managing Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• John M. Everly ’65, President, Everly Associates
• Thomas J. Mason ’59, ’63, Vice President for Business Affairs, Notre Dame University
• M. Rosita Schiller, R.S.M., Ph.D. ’59, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
• J. Clarke Smith ’64, ’66, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Aerial Communications
• Howard A. Ward, Dean, Evening College of Business Administration, University of Detroit 1963-1975

UDM program staff will be available in Room 220B to meet with students and aid in program planning. Students who choose to attend programs offered at Macomb’s University Center have access to Macomb Community College’s services and facilities. The Center is located at: 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Twp., MI 48038-1139

Programs available include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Financial Economics - This degree program involves the academic study of finance with a strong emphasis on the theory and application of economic principals. The program also prepares students to think critically about the moral and ethical issues that arise in the field of finance.
• Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration - This degree program best prepares individuals for entry and middle management or clinical supervisory positions in organizations, institutions and agencies that deliver health services.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Completion Cohort Program - this bachelors degree is designed for RNs to complete their nursing degree through a cohort model in a 40-month format. The curriculum (39 credit hours) was created to build on each student's strengths and competencies as a practicing registered nurse.
• Master of Arts in Economics - This degree program offers students the ability to learn and apply economic and financial principles to the U.S. international financial systems. Students can pursue one of two tracks: The Theory Track with an academic orientation or the Applied Track with a practical orientation.
• Master of Arts in Financial Economics - This degree program focuses on the study of economic and financial principles related to the U.S. and international financial systems. The program also addresses the moral and ethical issues that arise in the field of finance.
• Master of Science in Nursing in Health Systems Management - This program was created to assist health care providers in planning, designing, managing and evaluating health care programs, interventions and resources within a variety of health care settings.
• Master of Science in Health Services Administration - This degree program was designed to build on the health-related preparation and work experience of its adult students to prepare them for promotion into a variety of health care management roles. The courses integrate management theory with specific application to health care through the program.  

For more information, please contact Director of UDM Programs Lynn Vitale at (313) 993-1147 or vitalel@udmercy.edu or University Center Coordinator Donna Gormely at (586) 263-6232.

The honorees were recognized for giving back their valuable time and resources to the University in many different ways, helping it flourish and grow. The eight inductees were:

• K. Noreen Keating ’63, President, Enhancing Your Nonprofit
• Elmore J. Leonard, Jr. ’50, Novelist
• Jean Maday ’62, Director, Scholarships and Grants, Department of Education, State of Michigan
• L. Brooks Patterson ’61, ’67, County Executive, Oakland County, Michigan
• Neal Shine ’52, Former Managing Editor and Publisher, Detroit Free Press
• Ronald J. Thayer ’62, Consultant, Continental Dining Services
• James W. Woodruff, Former Provost, University of Detroit

Speakers include:

• David R. Breuhan, vice president and portfolio manager at Gregory J. Schwartz and Company, Inc. who will discuss “Consequences of Past Policies”.
• Harry C. Veryser, UDM department of economics professor will talk about, “The Deflation Trap”.
• Michael Curry, director of communications and Northwood University adjunct professor, will speak on “Men Without Chests: The Roots of Economic Disorder”.
• Joseph A. Weglarz, UDM department of economics professor will talk about “The Economic Wisdom of the Scholastics.”

This event is sponsored by the University of Detroit Mercy Economics Department, Macomb University Center; UDM Center, and the Michigan Council on Economic Education.

Seating is limited and reservations are mandatory. To RSVP please contact Donna Gormely at 586-263-6232 or gormeldm@udmercy.edu.

Competitions throughout the day are designed to expand and challenge the minds of students interested in fields of science and engineering. Technology Discover Day — "Tech Day" for short — is an opportunity for those students to broaden their horizons, while proving 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: Create a competition vehicle!
• Rube Goldberg: You invent the perfect machine!
• Screaming Contest: How loud can you scream?
• Toothpick Bridge: How much weight will 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 Engineering and Chemistry buildings and the UDM Student Center.

An awards presentation will wrap up the day at 1 p.m. in the Student Center to honor the winners of the various competitions. All registered high school students will receive a free Tech Day t-shirt for participating in the event.

This year's Technology Discovery Day sponsors include BASF, Magna International, TI Automotive, and Chrysler Corporation.

For more information about the event, please contact Pamela Todd at 313-993-3374 or visit the Technology Discovery Day web page.

Gallagher will also discuss his new book, Reimagining Detroit, which focuses on a newer, smaller city with big opportunities. In the book, he concentrates on the uses of vacant space for community growth and wellness, whether it is using a vacant plot of land for community gardening or putting in transit systems on too-large highways. During the lecture, Reimagining Detroit will be discussed, as well as certain changes that can be made that could lead to opportunities for a revitalization of the city. Gallaghere emphasizes, “A better future awaits Detroit.”

Gallagher grew up in both Chicago and New Jersey, graduated from DePaul and Columbia universities, and currently resides in Detroit along the east riverfront. He has been writing for the Free Press for over 23 years. Gallagher has written two other books about architecture in Michigan; Reimagining Detroit is his most recent release.

This event is sponsored by the UDM College of Liberal Arts & Education and the Student Social Work Association.

Join the Master of Ceremonies as he beckons you to leave your troubles outside and experience the sexy, witty and politically charged musical numbers of the Kit Kat Klub. This legendary landmark musical, set just prior to Nazi rule in 1930’s Berlin, highlights the impact of global conflicts on the lives of everyday people during one of the darkest moments in world history. Rebellious and melancholy, audacious and gleeful, Cabaret sizzles and provokes with classics such as Wilkommen, Money and Cabaret. Cabaret is recommended for mature audiences due to sexual situations and humor.

Cabaret premiered on Broadway in 1966 and in 1972 was turned into an eight-time Oscar award-winning movie starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey. Later, the musical was revived on Broadway with Alan Cumming and Natasha Richardson, capturing the Tony Award. Joe Masteroff’s book for Cabaret was based on John van Druten’s play I Am a Camera, itself inspired by Christopher Isherwood’s Berlin Stories.

Susan Boonenberg and Maxwell Bolton will star as Sally Bowles and the Master of Ceremonies alongside Diane Hill (AEA) and Greg Traskoma (AEA) as Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz. Patrick O’Reilly (Cliff), Joel Frazee (Ernst Ludwig) and Kristen Schultes (Fraulein Kost) comprise the other principal roles. The Kit Kat Klub ensemble will feature students from both University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College.

Cabaret: book by Joe Masteroff, lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander. It will be directed by Greg Grobis with musical direction by Tara Sievers and choreography by Sue Panek. The creative team includes David Regal (Artistic Director), Melinda Pacha (Costume Design), Mark Choinski (Scenic Design), Kathleen Lanphear (Lighting Design) and Matthew Lira (Stage Manager).

Opening November 12 and playing a limited, two-week engagement till November 21, 2010 at the Marygrove College Theatre, Cabaret will highlight that “life is a Cabaret!” Seven performances: November 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 8 pm, and November 14 and 21 at 2 pm. Thursday, November 18 will be a special pay-what-you-can performance!

Tickets for Cabaret are $25 for adult admission and $12 for students. Please note: there is a $3.00 service fee per order for adult non-subscribers.
Cabaret performances will take place at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221. The Theatre Company’s box office is located in Reno Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy campus. Hours of operation are 12 noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday. The box office will move on the day of the performance to the Marygrove Theatre and will open 45 minutes prior to curtain. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 313-993-3270 or reserve your tickets online at http://theatre.udmercy.edu.

D’Souza will speak on his experiences in Uganda with a presentation titled “Just Out of Africa: Serving in the Peace Corps in Uganda.” D’Souza joined the Peace Corps and lived in Uganda from 2008-2010 where he taught math to area children. His experiences and immersion into African culture and the conditions of life in Uganda will be a major focus of the talk.

A metro Detroit native, D’Souza graduated from Sterling Heights High School in 1997 and the University of Michigan in 2001. He worked for Proctor and Gamble for the following seven years before joining the Peace Corps. He now works to share knowledge of conditions of life in Uganda and their education system.

UDM’s Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) and AASP are sponsoring this event. For more information, contact CLASA Director Dr. Gail Presbey at (313) 993-1124 or presbegm@udmercy.edu.

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.).

A panel of judges drawn from UDM faculty, staff and administration, along with several guest judges from off campus, rate answers in terms of intelligibility, focus, depth, and judgment. The first-place team has the honor of representing UDM at the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl. 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.

For more information, please contact Associate Professor of Philosophy Martin G. Leever at 313-993-1135 or visit http://www.liberalarts.udmercy.edu/philosopy/ethicsbowl/index.htm.

Franco is a Colombian priest and human rights advocate who has worked for over 20 years to support the rights of Afro-Colombian and mixed race farmers. Colombia struggles with having the second largest number of internally displaced people in the world; many Colombian people are being forced out of their homes due to military occupation. Franco will be discussing his life’s work of building peace during times of war.

He is the executive secretary of Inter-Church Justice and Peace Commission, a human rights and community organizing group. Despite numerous death threats, he continues to work and spread knowledge of injustice and human rights. Father Alberto said, “In Colombia it is easier to form a guerrilla group than a trade union, and less dangerous. Colombia is a democracy where active non-violence is almost impossible.”

Franco is currently on a speaking tour of the Midwest to raise awareness of the situation taking place in Colombia. He has been a featured speaker at the United Nations World Council of Churches, and has traveled across the world to spread his story of peace in a violent world.

This is a free event and is open to the public. For more information, please contact CLASA Director Gail Presbey at 313- 993-1124 or presbegm@udmercy.edu.

“Hunger Awareness Week” was created to bring awareness to the widespread problem of hunger and homelessness both within the community and nationally. Universities and organizations across the country participate in this weeklong event with the hope of bringing a greater understanding to homelessness and to promote future involvement.

Many student organizations work together to make Hunger Awareness Week a successful event. This year’s events include:

Monday, Nov. 15:
Volunteer at Detroit Rescue Mission
Two shifts of 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
3535 Third Street, Detroit, MI, 48201

Tuesday, Nov. 16:
Poetry Night in Grounds at 8 p.m.
Sponsored by AASA, Omega Psi Phi and Sweet Epiphany Detroit

Wednesday, Nov. 17:
Dodgeball Tournament in Calihan Hall at 7 p.m.
Admission: one canned good

Thursday, Nov. 18:
Candlelight Vigil at Detroit Covenant House at 6 p.m.
2959 Martin Luther Kind Jr. Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48208

Friday, Nov. 19:
Volunteer at Mercy Primary Care Center
Two shifts of 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
5555 Conor Street, Detroit, MI, 48213
Inside Samaritan Center’s Carolyn Kilpatrick Conference Center

Saturday, Nov. 20:
Homeless Advocacy Walk from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Meet at 11:40 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church
23 E. Adams Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226
Sponsored by HAND

“Hunger Awareness Week” is an annual event one week before Thanksgiving sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness.

Mays joined Ford Motor Company in 1997 as vice president of Design and was named group vice president in 2003. In 2005, he took on the expanded role of group vice president and chief creative officer.

During his career at Ford, Mays has simultaneously managed and developed the design language of multiple vehicle brands. He has also successfully led the effort to develop a single, global Ford Design language that now applies to most vehicles Ford produces around the world. Currently, he is responsible for shaping the global design direction of Ford Motor Company’s Ford, Lincoln and Mercury brands, and creating long-range strategic design visions that support the worldwide ‘One Ford’ business model to develop products customers want and value.

Mays has received many professional awards and accomplishments, including the Harvard Design School annual Excellence in Design Award in February 2002 and the Don Kubly Professional Attainment Award from the Art Center in September 2002. In 2010, he was profiled in the January issue of Esquire magazine. Mays has also taken on unique advisory consulting roles.  For example, he worked with Disney/Pixar on vehicle design for the 2006 animated feature-film Cars.

The theme of the talk is “The Value of Urban Complexity” and is part of the 2010-2011 Architecture Lecture Series: Shifting Landscapes + Inter-Disciplinary Discussions. Norquist is President and CEO of Congress for the New Urbanism, (CNU), an organization that promotes sustainable, walkable communities. 

Formally the mayor of Milwaukee, WI from 1988-2004, the area saw many successful changes under Norquist’s leadership.  Milwaukee saw a decline in poverty, a major boom in new downtown housing and an increase in education and welfare reform in the state.

He oversaw a revision of the city's zoning code and reoriented development around walkable streets and public amenities such as the city's 3.1-mile Riverwalk. Named a Governing magazine “Public Official of the Year” during his tenure as mayor, he also received widespread recognition for championing the removal of a .8 mile stretch of elevated freeway, clearing the way for an anticipated $250 million in infill development in the heart of Milwaukee.

At CNU, he has joined local activists in numerous cities as a key champion of plans to replace freeways with boulevards. A leader in national discussions of urban design and educational issues, Norquist is the author of "The Wealth of Cities", and has taught courses in urban policy and urban planning at the University of Chicago, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and at Marquette University. CNU works with partners such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Green Building Council to restore communities.  Together, they work to transform old building complexes into efficient street and neighborhood networks and provide a base for public transportation.

The event is in collaboration with Lawrence Tech University and is sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture, Great Lakes Fabricators and Erectors Association, AIA Detroit, Dichotomy, HOK Toronto, Rossetti Associates, Master of Community Development Program and SSOE, Inc., University of Detroit Mercy Women's & Gender Studies Program, Wayne State University, Lawrence Technological University.

“We are very pleased to have President Garibaldi join the University of Detroit Mercy community,” said Lewis. “Given his tenure as a Catholic university president, he brings strong leadership skills and extensive experience that will enable UDM to continue its mission of providing a quality academic experience within a Catholic and urban context.”

Recognized as a national scholar in higher education, Garibaldi’s career spans more than 35 years as a tenured professor, accomplished researcher and educational administrator. Garibaldi has served as Gannon University’s president since 2001. During that time, the university’s enrollment has increased by 24% from 3,401 to 4,238 students, the highest in 17 years, and its endowment more than doubled. In 2008, he successfully completed the largest comprehensive fund-raising campaign in Gannon’s history, raising more than $31.5 million in private gifts and $8 million in foundation and government grants.

Other major accomplishments during his nearly ten-year tenure include: U.S. News & World Report top-tier rankings for seven straight years, Best Value (or Great School, Great Price) rankings for five years, and a Top Up-and-Coming recognition; highly successful five-year Strategic Plans I and II; establishment of the Erie Technology Incubator; and acquisition of and major renovations to more than a dozen administrative, academic and student housing buildings.

“I am honored to be selected as the first lay president of the University of Detroit Mercy,” said Garibaldi. “As a nationally-ranked Catholic university with its distinctive Mercy and Jesuit traditions, I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, students and trustees to continue to advance the academic excellence and student-centered emphases that are reflected in the UDM mission.”

A native of New Orleans, La., Garibaldi earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 1976 and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Howard University in 1973. He remains an active scholar in the professional disciplines of education and psychology, producing more than 11 books and monographs and more than 80 research articles and chapters. His research interests focus on educational achievement and attainment in schools, African-American males, teacher education, and the growing gender and racial disparities in education. Garibaldi is recognized as a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the American Educational Research Association.

“The University was fortunate to have a highly select group from which to choose our new president,” said UDM Trustee and Kelly Services CEO Carl Camden, who chaired the presidential search committee. “President Garibaldi was selected by a Board vote after a national search that encompassed 60 candidates. He was the final candidate recommended by the presidential search committee, comprised of trustees, alumni, faculty, administrators and student. We think President Garibaldi will advance UDM not only as an institution of higher education, but also as a community resource in the Detroit area.”

Prior to joining Gannon University, Dr. Garibaldi was a Senior Fellow in the Office of the Vice President for Collaborations and Corporate Secretary at the Educational Testing Service in 2000-01; he served as the first Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Howard University and a tenured Professor in the School of Education between 1996 and 2000; and, between 1982 and 1996, he served successively as Chairman of the Education Department, Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. Between 1977 and 1982, he was a federal government administrator and researcher at the U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute of Education, where he was also a staff member of the National Commission on Excellence in Education, which produced the landmark report, A Nation at Risk.

He has received numerous awards and honors, including honorary doctorates from Seton Hall University and Our Lady of Holy Cross College, La.; the University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement Award; the Howard University Distinguished Alumni Award for Postgraduate Achievement in Education; and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Service Award. In March 2010, he received the “Person of the Year Award” from the University of Notre Dame Club of Erie.

Garibaldi serves on a number of scholarly and professional boards and committees, such as the American Council on Education, Association of Governing Board’s Council of Presidents, National Association of College and University Business Officers, and Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania. He is also a past chair of the Board of Directors of both the Council of Independent Colleges and the American Association for Higher Education.  He is also a member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ National Review Board, as well as the boards of trustees of Seton Hall University (NJ) and University of St. Thomas (MN).

“Dr. Garibaldi brings a depth and breadth of administrative experience in higher education and Catholic higher education from department chair to Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences to Provost and Chief Academic Officer to President while remaining an active scholar in his field,” stated Liz Roberts-Kirchhoff, UDM associate professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry and a faculty representative on the presidential search committee. “His past achievements demonstrate his commitment to community engagement and his ability to be both strategic and mission-centered.”

Garibaldi succeeds former UDM President Gerard L. Stockhausen, S.J, who stepped down in June to take a leadership position with the Jesuit Conference in Washington, D.C.

Abramsky will be speaking on "Social Struggles in the Transition to a Postpetrol World", loosely based off of his recently published book: Sparking a Worldwide Energy Revolution—Social Struggles in the Transition to a Postpetrol World. The history of the relationship between energy and technology, the current energy crisis and a transition to an alternative energy world will be covered in this speech.

In his book, Abramsky states, "The question as to how can the countries with the highest consumption of energy, especially the USA, maintain their "lifestyles" and standards of living becomes the center of attention surely pales in the face of the more confrontational question that strives to address today's enormous global energy inequalities".

Abramsky has been working within the field of alternative energy for the past six years. He has worked with the World Wind Energy Institute, promoting non-commercial renewable energy education at the Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy.

The speaker has received the Manfried-Heindler Award for Energy and Climate Change Research, and has received an IAS Grant four times. Currently, he is researching the process to reach a transition to full renewable energy, and the possible social issues that may rise because of it.

For more information, please contact Dr. Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1124.

The tours will be lead by current UDM students and will be coordinated by those in the same areas of academic interest. A tour of the freshman residence hall will also be available at the end for students interested in living on campus.

To apply for admission, students will need to bring a completed application (or complete one on-site) with high school transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. Students can receive an admission decision on-site and the application fee will be waived for all participants.

For more information, visit the UDM Admissions web site, http://www.udmercy.edu/apply/ or call the admissions office at (800) 635-5020.

Since 1988, the Examinations Institute has broadened its mission to include every aspect of chemistry assessment. Examinations using paper and pencil are still important parts of the program, but the Institute now sponsors the development of other tests. These include both a conceptual exam and a laboratory safety exam released in 1996. Recent additions are student study guides for the General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry exams, which have provided positive feedback among students.

Last week, Mio was also appointed to work on the Organic Chemistry section of the Dental Admissions Test (DAT) for the American Dental Association (ADA) and will begin working with the organization in the coming months. The DAT is the national entrance exam for all students pursuing a career in dental education.

The program was launched last January in collaboration with Ford Motor Company and will graduate its first group of students this month.  In order to receive certification, students must complete five courses at the graduate level, which also can be used toward one of four UDM master’s degrees in engineering and science.

MAGMA’s goal is to ensure that the automotive industry has trained workers who can prosper in the emerging green economy. The skill development and training sponsored by MAGMA mirrors the specific knowledge and skill demands of employers in the automotive manufacturing industry. MAGMA believes that UDM’s AEV Certificate program best prepares students to learn and carry out these tasks. The organization is currently offering funds for incumbent workers to subsidize up to $1,800 per student in approved courses. More information can be found at MAGMA's web site: http://www.sae.org/training/magma/.

Tickets are $18 for adult admission and $9 for students. Please note: there is a $3.00 service fee per order for adult non-subscribers.
Performances will take place at the Marygrove Theatre on the campus of Marygrove College, 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221. The Theatre Company’s box office is located in Reno Hall on the University of Detroit Mercy campus. Hours of operation are 12 noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday. The box office will move on the day of the performance to the Marygrove Theatre and will open 45 minutes prior to curtain. For tickets, call the theatre box office at 313-993-3270 or reserve your tickets online at http://theatre.udmercy.edu.