On Nov. 12, 2010, the University of Detroit Mercy Board of Trustees named Antoine M. Garibaldi as the University's new president. The announcement and an introduction were made by UDM Board of Trustees Chair John D. Lewis.

This UDMcast features Lewis' comments, followed by remarks to the University community by Garibaldi.

For more information, see the UDM news release.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and other area leaders came to UDM Sept. 30 for the 2010 Designing Sustainable Detroit Symposium, "Riding Trucks, Trains, Boats and Planes to Urban Vitality." Bing, Matthew Cullen '83, president of the Board of the M1 Rail Project on Detroit's light rail initiative, and representatives from the Wayne County Executive's Office and the Detroit Regional Chamber spoke on how transportation initiatives promise to bring economic development, job creation and improved livability to Detroit and the region.

At the 2010 Designing Sustainable Detroit Symposium, Sept. 30 in the UDM Student Center, from left: Melissa Roy, senior director of Transportation Policy and Government Relations, Detroit Regional Chamber; Michael Joseph, UDM interim president; Steve Vogel, dean of the School of Architecture; Dave Bing, mayor of the City of Detroit; Leo Hanifin, dean of the College of Engineering & Science; Matt Cullen '83, president of the Board of the M1 Rail Project; and David Tyler, deputy director for Wayne County's Economic Development Growth Engine.

Introductions of the speakers are provided by UDM Interim President Michael Joseph and Dean of the College of Engineering & Science Leo Hanifin.  The speakers are:

Dave Bing, mayor of the City of Detroit Before being elected mayor of Detroit in 2009, Bing was a hall-of-fame athelete and a successful businessman.  In 2007, he was named Hour Magazine’s “Detroiter of the Year” for his contributions to his adopted city. Bing was also active on the boards of directors of Detroit Renaissance and the Downtown Detroit Partnership.  As mayor, Bing has promoted a vision of a light rail system in Detroit.
Matthew Cullen '83, president, Board of M1 Rail Project The M1 Rail company seeks to connect Detroit’s entertainment, employment, and other sectors with a three-mile rail along Woodward Ave. Cullen is co-chairman of the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy and vice chairman of the Detroit Downtown Development Authority.  Cullen was chief architect of GM's $500 million acquisition and development of the Renaissance Center as GM's global headquarters, and the billion dollar redevelopment of the Detroit Riverfront.
Dave Tyler, deputy director for Wayne County's Economic Development Growth Engine Tyler is 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 discusses 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.

2010 First Year Experience Convocation

UDM's First Year Experience Convocation is a chance for new UDM students not only to be introduced to key UDM officials, but also to be inspired by a motivational presentation by Donald DiPaolo, UDM associate professor of Education.

DiPaolo's keynote talk is interactive: he brings students up to participate in symbolic activities using props like eggs, peacock feathers and a tug of war.  The intention is to awaken first-year students to the profound turning point in their lives that starting college represents, and to inspire them to do the work of transforming themselves into the people they want to be.

This audio presentation includes excerpts from DiPaolo's 2010 talk.

Part 1: Students' Top Ten Superbowl Ads

"Water Cooler Mondays" have never been the same since Dr. Michael Bernacchi; a marketing professor at the University of Detroit Mercy began hosting his annual post Super Bowl event for University and high school students on campus.

Since 1985, the UDM professor has hosted his renowned "Super Bowl Ad Nauseum," a live discussion analyzing the Super Bowl and their effectiveness to get viewers to buy their products/messages.

• UDM News Release - "UDM Marketing Professor Hosts 24th Annual Super Bowl Ad Nauseum"
• Full UDMCast Series
  Video courtesy Wayne RESA and REMC MIstreamnet.
  • Part 1: Students' Top Ten Superbowl Ads
  • Part 2: Students' Worst Five Superbowl Ads
  • Part 3: Students Rate Superbowl Auto Ads

Part 2: Students' Worst Five Superbowl Ads

"Water Cooler Mondays" have never been the same since Dr. Michael Bernacchi; a marketing professor at the University of Detroit Mercy began hosting his annual post Super Bowl event for University and high school students on campus.

Since 1985, the UDM professor has hosted his renowned "Super Bowl Ad Nauseum," a live discussion analyzing the Super Bowl and their effectiveness to get viewers to buy their products/messages.

• UDM News Release - "UDM Marketing Professor Hosts 24th Annual Super Bowl Ad Nauseum"
• Full UDMCast Series
  Video courtesy Wayne RESA and REMC MIstreamnet.
  • Part 1: Students' Top Ten Superbowl Ads
  • Part 2: Students' Worst Five Superbowl Ads
  • Part 3: Students Rate Superbowl Auto Ads

Part 3: Students Rate Superbowl Auto Ads

"Water Cooler Mondays" have never been the same since Dr. Michael Bernacchi; a marketing professor at the University of Detroit Mercy began hosting his annual post Super Bowl event for University and high school students on campus.

Since 1985, the UDM professor has hosted his renowned "Super Bowl Ad Nauseum," a live discussion analyzing the Super Bowl and their effectiveness to get viewers to buy their products/messages.

• UDM News Release - "UDM Marketing Professor Hosts 24th Annual Super Bowl Ad Nauseum"
• Full UDMCast Series
  Video courtesy Wayne RESA and REMC MIstreamnet.
  • Part 1: Students' Top Ten Superbowl Ads
  • Part 2: Students' Worst Five Superbowl Ads
  • Part 3: Students Rate Superbowl Auto Ads

UDM alumnus Andy Acho '67, retired worldwide director of Environmental Outreach and Strategy for Ford Motor Company, discusses the company's emphasis on helping solve environmental challenges while making a profit.  His presentation took place at the College of Business Administration forum, "Sustainability creates business value," part of the College's 2010 Alumni Week.

As discussed at the forum, sustainability means striking a productive balance between the short-term health and the long-term viability of an enterprise. Sustainability has become equated to environmentalism, but it is much more. The purpose of the forum was to explore the case that sustainability can create measurable value for an enterprise and its stakeholders.

Gerald Cavanagh, S.J., professor of Business Administration and Charles T. Fisher endowed chair in Business Ethics, discusses the moral aspects of sustainability, such as the idea of environmental stewardship and the question, "Is it a sin to pollute, to waste energy, to throw things away needlessly?"  His presentation took place at the College of Business Administration forum, "Sustainability creates business value," part of the College's 2010 Alumni Week.

As discussed at the forum, sustainability means striking a productive balance between the short-term health and the long-term viability of an enterprise. Sustainability has become equated to environmentalism, but it is much more. The purpose of the forum was to explore the case that sustainability can create measurable value for an enterprise and its stakeholders.

Logan Robinson discusses conservative economist Milton Friedman's thesis that the "social responsibility" of a business is to increase profits, and that avoiding pollution and other such corporate reforms is "pure and unadulterated socialism."  Robinson gave his presentation at the College of Business Administration forum, "Sustainability creates business value," part of the College's 2010 Alumni Week.

As discussed at the forum, sustainability means striking a productive balance between the short-term health and the long-term viability of an enterprise. Sustainability has become equated to environmentalism, but it is much more. The purpose of the forum was to explore the case that sustainability can create measurable value for an enterprise and its stakeholders.

UDM alumnus Daniel Saint '89, managing director of Jefferson Wells, discusses the importance of sustainability in the long term health of a business.  His presentation took place at the College of Business Administration forum, "Sustainability creates business value," part of the College's 2010 Alumni Week.

As discussed at the forum, sustainability means striking a productive balance between the short-term health and the long-term viability of an enterprise. Sustainability has become equated to environmentalism, but it is much more. The purpose of the forum was to explore the case that sustainability can create measurable value for an enterprise and its stakeholders.

UDM alumnus David Stangis '87, vice president for Corporate Social Responsibility at Campbell Soup Company, gives the keynote presentation at the College of Business Administration forum, "Sustainability creates business value," one of the College's 2010 Alumni Week events.

As discussed at the forum, sustainability means striking a productive balance between the short-term health and the long-term viability of an enterprise. Sustainability has become equated to environmentalism, but it is much more. The purpose of the forum was to explore the case that sustainability can create measurable value for an enterprise and its stakeholders.