Spring 2009
Tapestry

In this issue of Tapestry

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Feature Story

Students learn about real-world journalism by working with "Detroit News" editors

In a collaborative effort with "The Detroit News," UDM students work directly with editors to cover underrepresented neighborhoods around the UDM campus. Read

Mayor Hubert Yopp '79, '92, is city booster

A graduate of both Mercy College and UDM, Hubert Yopp is working to bring about an economic recovery in his hometown of Highland Park. Read

Alumni profile: Pamela Gentry '77

With her liberal arts education, social awareness and an innate curiosity about politics, alumna Gentry has now become recognized as an influential figure in the White House press corps. Read

New CLAE graduate is 2009 valedictorian, and 1969 alumnus receives honorary degree

Two College of Liberal Arts & Education graduates received special recognition during the University's annual Commencement ceremony. Read

Economics professor and UDM alumnus discuss changing economic landscape

Former UDM Economics Professor Donald Byrne and alumnus Paul Ballew '88, '92, examined 2008's economic decline, the rapidly changing American workplace and the country's financial condition from the Great Depression to the present. Read

CLAE news

News from around CLAE: faculty authors, Alumni Council, 2009 chili chef champion, Counseling Clinic, career services, "Varsity News" web site, new Psychology major, Cushing Lecture Series, and the language of Jesus. Read

Recent CLAE faculty accomplishments

Publications, presentations and other accomplishments by the faculty of the College of Liberal Arts & Education. Read

Dean's letter

A message to alumni and friends of the College of Liberal Arts & Education from Dean Charles E. Marske. 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.