Spring 2009
The Current

In this issue of The Current

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Alumni Week keynote: John C. Kennedy '79

Autocam CEO John C. Kennedy '79, delivered this year's CBA Alumni Week keynote address, sharing his business experience and commenting on the recession, the troubles of the Big Three, and how he has dealt with adversity over the years. Read

CBA Alumni Board pitches in year-round

While Alumni Week may be one of the CBA Alumni Board's most visible projects, the group is active throughout the year, assisting students, serving the community and furthering the goals of the College. Read

CBA team takes top prize at 2009 ACG Detroit Cup

UDM's team won the 2009 Association for Corporate Growth Detroit Cup in the MBA Business Case Competition. The intercollegiate contest was created to find the brightest minds for the future of mergers and acquisitions. Read

Uldis Sipols '76: Embracing change

Uldis Sipols '76, vice president of global product supply purchases for Procter and Gamble, has dealt with and even sought change since his graduation from the University. Read

Donor highlight: Dr. Leonard Plachta

UDM is proud to establish the Dr. Leonard E. Plachta Endowed Scholarship with the hope Plachta's legacy will inspire future Accounting students to pursue teaching at the collegiate level. Read

CBA recognizes student excellence at Honors Convocation

See the awards presented at the College of Business Administration's annual Honors Convocation, March 29. Read

CBA honor societies induct newest members

The College of Business Administration recently inducted its highest-achieving students into the business-related honor societies. Read

Dean's letter

A letter to alumni and friends from Interim Dean of the College of Business Administration Gerald Cavanagh, S.J. Read

Scholarships remain a vital source of support for CBA students

Nearly 90 percent of all UDM students receive some type of financial aid, mostly from student loans. So a scholarship is a significant event for a student. Read

News from the College of Business Administration

News about College of Business Administration faculty, alumni and students. Read

Commencement photos

See photos from the three Commencement ceremonies on the
UDM photo gallery.

Save the date

UDM Night at Comerica Park, Friday, Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m.

Job search support group for UDM alumni

Introducing Live at Five!, where UDM alumni get assistance and help each other in job searches.

Wednesday sessions begin at 5 p.m. in UDM's Career Education Center. Planned dates: May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 8, 22.

For information and to pre-register, visit the CEC site.