A distinguished Iowa professor, Karl A. Gschneider, will be speaking on the application of lanthanide metals in everyday life on April 24 at 5:15 p.m. in the chemistry lecture hall, room 114. He is not only a graduate of the university and the 2000 Alumni of the Year, […]
Author: Tommy Zimmer
April 2012: For whom the bells toll
Shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, April 13, UDM's historic clock tower chimed 25 times to signal the inauguration of Dr. Antoine Garibaldi as its 25th president. The bells marked the culmination of a daylong celebration on the McNichols campus. The university's first lay and African-American president was honored with […]
Chirstopher Darga: The faces of Darga
Few people can name one decision that kick-started their career. Even fewer can tell you that they are truly happy with their job. But Christopher Darga, a professional actor and graduate of University of Detroit, might be able to tell you both. "I’ve never had a bad experience […]
Amanda Campbell: One step at a time
Track practice is fun for Amanda Campbell now. The senior from Lockport, New York, once again enjoys training multiple hours each day for her seven-event heptathlon – even while working toward her master’s in business administration. Assistant track coach Brad Fairchild, who works with Campbell daily, has noticed […]
Edwin DeWindt: Music to his ears
UDM history Prof. Edwin DeWindt loves music. However, it's probably not what you were jamming out to on your way to campus this morning. "My interest in musical theatre runs the gamut," Dewindt said. "Lately I've been listening to Mozart, Wagner and Philosophy Prof. Beth Oljar recalls a story Dewindt […]
Jim Vellas: Ford Fund alum gives time, advice
What happens after a UDM student graduates? Do alumni leave Michigan for bigger and better places? Is everyone given a commemorative coffee mug and sent on their way? Are there passes given to take the secret elevator to the speak-easy at the top of the clock tower? Maybe, but for […]
February 2012: Reaching out
Dr. Antoine Garibaldi treated 11 freshmen to lunch Monday to learn about their first-year experience and to take suggestions to improve the university. The students, recommended by various university officials, got to speak candidly with the president and bounce ideas off one another in his board room on the fifth […]
Emily Boissonneault: Learning to lead
It might be hard to understand Emily Boissonneault when she says she's "finally found her place" on the women's lacrosse team. The senior ranks first in the Titan record books in goals (188), points (208) and caused turnovers (119). She's been a National Lacrosse Conference all-league selection since UDM's inaugural […]
1962 football team: Fighting back
Paul McLaughlin was frustrated and angry: He was upset and had had enough. So he cocked back his fist and drove it into the chin of a Memphis State defender. McLaughlin’s punch set off a chain reaction. Immediately, both benches spilled onto the field. For the next five […]
Si Hendry feels at home in Detroit
It is often said that friends in high places can lead to great opportunities. For Fr. Si Hendry, having friends has lead to a happy life in the city of Detroit. Currently the director of UDM’s Catholic Studies Program and the superior of the Jesuit Community here, Fr. […]
