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2008 News Stories for the College of Liberal Arts and Education
UDM Theatre Company 2008-2009 season wants GREAT THEATRE for you!
December 31, 2008
The Theatre Company of University of Detroit Mercy proudly announces its 38th theatrical season! The 2008 - 2009 season will continue the Theatre Company’s award-winning tradition of theatrical excellence in the Metro Detroit community. The Theatre Company will present its season at the Marygrove Theatre located on the campus of Marygrove College. The 38th season will feature The Sunshine Boys, How I Learned to Drive, Speech and Debate and The Threepenny Opera.
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UDM Theatre Company 2008-2009 season wants GREAT THEATRE for you!
December 31, 2008
The Theatre Company of University of Detroit Mercy proudly announces its 38th theatrical season! The 2008 - 2009 season will continue the Theatre Company’s award-winning tradition of theatrical excellence in the Metro Detroit community. The Theatre Company will present its season at the Marygrove Theatre located on the campus of Marygrove College. The 38th season will feature The Sunshine Boys, How I Learned to Drive, Speech and Debate and The Threepenny Opera.
Read moreBroadside Press Poet's Theatre features Jessica Care Moore & Aurora Harris
November 05, 2008
This Sunday, the Broadside Press Poets’ Theater, sponsored by the Dudley Randall Center will be moving to the Grounds Coffee House on the McNichols Campus for its next poetry event.
Read moreBroadside Press Poet's Theatre features Jessica Care Moore & Aurora Harris
November 05, 2008
This Sunday, the Broadside Press Poets’ Theater, sponsored by the Dudley Randall Center will be moving to the Grounds Coffee House on the McNichols Campus for its next poetry event.
Read moreUniversity Symposium on the American Economy in Crisis
October 29, 2008
Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy’s 2008 “American Economy in Crisis” Symposium on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Macomb University Center, 44575 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Joseph Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments and discuss “The Winners and Losers,” in our current economy.
Read moreUniversity Symposium on the American Economy in Crisis
October 29, 2008
Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy’s 2008 “American Economy in Crisis” Symposium on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Macomb University Center, 44575 Garfield Rd. in Clinton Township. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Joseph Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments and discuss “The Winners and Losers,” in our current economy.
Read morePatricia Isasa Discusses Her Fight for Justice
October 08, 2008
In July of 1976, Architect Patricia Isasa was 16-years-old and was targeted for her part in organizing a high school student union in Argentina. She was kidnapped by Argentine police and soldiers, tortured and held prisoner without a trial for two and a half years. Once released, she took action and investigated her kidnappers. Thanks to her strong will, eight prisoners were jailed for the crimes they committed.
Read morePatricia Isasa Discusses Her Fight for Justice
October 08, 2008
In July of 1976, Architect Patricia Isasa was 16-years-old and was targeted for her part in organizing a high school student union in Argentina. She was kidnapped by Argentine police and soldiers, tortured and held prisoner without a trial for two and a half years. Once released, she took action and investigated her kidnappers. Thanks to her strong will, eight prisoners were jailed for the crimes they committed.
Read moreThe Sunshine Boys to feature David Regal and Arthur Beer
September 16, 2008
For the first time in over 25 years, award-winning actors David Regal and Arthur Beer, will play opposite each other as The Theatre Company of the University of Detroit Mercy presents The Sunshine Boys, one of Neil Simon's funniest comedies.
Read moreThe Sunshine Boys to feature David Regal and Arthur Beer
September 16, 2008
For the first time in over 25 years, award-winning actors David Regal and Arthur Beer, will play opposite each other as The Theatre Company of the University of Detroit Mercy presents The Sunshine Boys, one of Neil Simon's funniest comedies.
Read moreUDM’s 20th Annual Midnight Bike Tour
September 02, 2008
Over 85 University of Detroit Mercy students on bicycles are expected to participate in the 20th Annual Bicycle Tour of Detroit on Friday, September 19, 2008.
Read moreUDM’s 20th Annual Midnight Bike Tour
September 02, 2008
Over 85 University of Detroit Mercy students on bicycles are expected to participate in the 20th Annual Bicycle Tour of Detroit on Friday, September 19, 2008.
Read moreUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Law to celebrate annual Red Mass
August 15, 2008
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will hold its annual Red Mass on Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 at noon. at Sts. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church. Each year, lawyers and judges come together asking God to inspire and guide their work in the legal profession. The Red Mass is also an opportunity for members of the legal community to renew the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment, solemnly swearing to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and reaffirm their belief in human rights and equality of all, as proclaimed in the Bill of Rights. Members of the Michigan and federal judiciary, as well as School of Law alumni and members of the State Bar are invited.
Read moreUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Law to celebrate annual Red Mass
August 15, 2008
The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will hold its annual Red Mass on Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 at noon. at Sts. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church. Each year, lawyers and judges come together asking God to inspire and guide their work in the legal profession. The Red Mass is also an opportunity for members of the legal community to renew the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment, solemnly swearing to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and reaffirm their belief in human rights and equality of all, as proclaimed in the Bill of Rights. Members of the Michigan and federal judiciary, as well as School of Law alumni and members of the State Bar are invited.
Read moreUDM Theatre presents "How I Learned To Drive"
August 12, 2008
“Sometimes to tell a secret, you first have to teach a lesson.” Paula Vogel’s award-winning drama, How I Learned To Drive, travels back and forth through time, giving the audience an in-depth look at a dysfunctional and enabling family that contains a relationship between an older man, Uncle Peck, and a much younger girl, Li’l Bit. Provocative, smart and mesmerizing, Vogel’s portrait examines a taboo subject in a startling new light, using laughter and tears as two very human reactions to life’s unexpected twists and turns. Through a series of driving instructions, the UDM Theatre Company will travel this journey in their second production of their 2008 -2009 season.
Read moreUDM Theatre presents "How I Learned To Drive"
August 12, 2008
“Sometimes to tell a secret, you first have to teach a lesson.” Paula Vogel’s award-winning drama, How I Learned To Drive, travels back and forth through time, giving the audience an in-depth look at a dysfunctional and enabling family that contains a relationship between an older man, Uncle Peck, and a much younger girl, Li’l Bit. Provocative, smart and mesmerizing, Vogel’s portrait examines a taboo subject in a startling new light, using laughter and tears as two very human reactions to life’s unexpected twists and turns. Through a series of driving instructions, the UDM Theatre Company will travel this journey in their second production of their 2008 -2009 season.
Read moreUDM Theatre Company’s 2008-2009 season wants GREAT THEATRE for you!
July 11, 2008
The Theatre Company of University of Detroit Mercy proudly announces its 38th theatrical season! The 2008 - 2009 season will continue the Theatre Company’s award-winning tradition of theatrical excellence in the Metro Detroit community. The Theatre Company will present its season at the Marygrove Theatre located on the campus of Marygrove College. The 38th season will feature The Sunshine Boys, How I Learned to Drive, Speech and Debate and The Threepenny Opera.
Read moreUDM Theatre Company’s 2008-2009 season wants GREAT THEATRE for you!
July 11, 2008
The Theatre Company of University of Detroit Mercy proudly announces its 38th theatrical season! The 2008 - 2009 season will continue the Theatre Company’s award-winning tradition of theatrical excellence in the Metro Detroit community. The Theatre Company will present its season at the Marygrove Theatre located on the campus of Marygrove College. The 38th season will feature The Sunshine Boys, How I Learned to Drive, Speech and Debate and The Threepenny Opera.
Read moreStudents earn credit, career experience at UDM Counseling Clinic
June 08, 2008
On any given day, a life-changing experience may occur for clients as well as student counselors at the University of Detroit Mercy Counseling Clinic, where more than 450 adults and children have received no-cost, comprehensive mental health counseling since September 2005.
Read moreStudents earn credit, career experience at UDM Counseling Clinic
June 08, 2008
On any given day, a life-changing experience may occur for clients as well as student counselors at the University of Detroit Mercy Counseling Clinic, where more than 450 adults and children have received no-cost, comprehensive mental health counseling since September 2005.
Read moreSaw the ad in your school's newspaper?
May 09, 2008
Link now directly to the advertised program: Pre-Law or Psychology
Read moreUniversity of Detroit Mercy at Macomb Center named official Center for Economic Education
April 24, 2008
The National Council on Economic Education and the Michigan Council on Economic Education have designated the University of Detroit Mercy at Macomb University Center as a Center for Economic Education.
Read moreUniversity of Detroit Mercy at Macomb Center named official Center for Economic Education
April 24, 2008
The National Council on Economic Education and the Michigan Council on Economic Education have designated the University of Detroit Mercy at Macomb University Center as a Center for Economic Education.
Read moreAcclaimed sociologist Robert Bellah to speak at UDM
March 17, 2008
Premier sociologist of religion Robert Bellah will visit University of Detroit Mercy to give a talk entitled "The Challenge of Secularism: Is God Absent?" His appearance is sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy's Catholic Studies program and will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Read moreAcclaimed sociologist Robert Bellah to speak at UDM
March 17, 2008
Premier sociologist of religion Robert Bellah will visit University of Detroit Mercy to give a talk entitled "The Challenge of Secularism: Is God Absent?" His appearance is sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy's Catholic Studies program and will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Read moreUniversity symposium on the state of Michigan's economy
March 16, 2008
Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy's 2008 State of Michigan Economy Symposium on April 5, 2008 at Macomb University Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Jospeh Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments.
Read moreHugo Chavez author discusses the leader and Venezuela's future
March 16, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) at University of Detroit Mercy will sponsor a lecture by Veteran Journalist and Hugo Chavez biographer, Bart Jones. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in the Ford Life Sciences Building Room #115 at 7:30 p.m.
Read moreUniversity symposium on the state of Michigan's economy
March 16, 2008
Several economic experts throughout Michigan will be speaking at University of Detroit Mercy's 2008 State of Michigan Economy Symposium on April 5, 2008 at Macomb University Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Jospeh Weglarz, senior lecturer at University Detroit Mercy will give the opening comments.
Read moreHugo Chavez author discusses the leader and Venezuela's future
March 16, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) at University of Detroit Mercy will sponsor a lecture by Veteran Journalist and Hugo Chavez biographer, Bart Jones. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in the Ford Life Sciences Building Room #115 at 7:30 p.m.
Read moreUDM Theatre Company & Breathe Art Theatre Project partner to present Edward Albee's "The Play About the Baby"
February 29, 2008
The University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company and Breathe Art Theatre Project are joining with several companies in New York City and across the country to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of America's greatest living playwrights, Edward Albee. "The Play About the Baby" opens Friday, March 28 at Marygrove College Theatre, home of The UDM Theatre Company. The production will move to the The Furniture Factory on April 4 for a weekend of performances at Breathe Art's home.
Read moreUDM Theatre Company & Breathe Art Theatre Project partner to present Edward Albee's "The Play About the Baby"
February 29, 2008
The University of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company and Breathe Art Theatre Project are joining with several companies in New York City and across the country to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of America's greatest living playwrights, Edward Albee. "The Play About the Baby" opens Friday, March 28 at Marygrove College Theatre, home of The UDM Theatre Company. The production will move to the The Furniture Factory on April 4 for a weekend of performances at Breathe Art's home.
Read moreColumbia professor speaks on the making of social ethics: Peabody, Pickering, and the Politics of the Color
February 26, 2008
The Ralph and Barbara Cushing Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Detroit Mercy will host a talk with Ethics Professor Gary Dorrien of Columbia University.
Read moreColumbia professor speaks on the making of social ethics: Peabody, Pickering, and the Politics of the Color
February 26, 2008
The Ralph and Barbara Cushing Distinguished Lecture Series at the University of Detroit Mercy will host a talk with Ethics Professor Gary Dorrien of Columbia University.
Read moreCLASA presents: AFSC Speak for Peace Tour
February 19, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) and the Student Programming Board (SPB) at the University of Detroit Mercy are sponsoring a lecture with Iraqi political analyst Raed Jarrar and National Guard Specialist E-4, Patricia McCann on February 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m., in the Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 115 on the McNichols Campus.
Read moreCLASA presents: AFSC Speak for Peace Tour
February 19, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) and the Student Programming Board (SPB) at the University of Detroit Mercy are sponsoring a lecture with Iraqi political analyst Raed Jarrar and National Guard Specialist E-4, Patricia McCann on February 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m., in the Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 115 on the McNichols Campus.
Read moreThe Theatre Company presents "And Neither Have I Wings to Fly"
February 07, 2008
University of Detroit Mercy's Theatre Company begins 2008 with the heartwarming tale set in the Irish countryside And Neither Have I Wings to Fly by award winning playwright Ann Massey.
Read moreThe Theatre Company presents "And Neither Have I Wings to Fly"
February 07, 2008
University of Detroit Mercy's Theatre Company begins 2008 with the heartwarming tale set in the Irish countryside And Neither Have I Wings to Fly by award winning playwright Ann Massey.
Read moreDr. David Kaulemu speaks on religion and societal transformation in Zimbabwe
January 30, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) and the Student Programming Board (SPB) at the University of Detroit Mercy are sponsoring a lecture with Dr. David Kaulemu, Regional Coordinator for Eastern and Southern Africa of the African Forum for Catholic Social Teachings (AFCAST) at Arrupe Jesuit College in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Read moreDr. David Kaulemu speaks on religion and societal transformation in Zimbabwe
January 30, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) and the Student Programming Board (SPB) at the University of Detroit Mercy are sponsoring a lecture with Dr. David Kaulemu, Regional Coordinator for Eastern and Southern Africa of the African Forum for Catholic Social Teachings (AFCAST) at Arrupe Jesuit College in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Read moreThe film "Don't Call Me a Saint" to be shown at UDM
January 23, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) and the Student Programming Board (SPB) at the University of Detroit Mercy will be showing a documentary on Dorothy Day titled, "Don't Call Me a Saint". After the film, there will be a discussion with Father Tom Lumpkin and Marianne Arbogast both from the Detroit Day House.
Read moreDean Brackley, S.J. of University of Central America discusses "The Challenges in Jesuit & Catholic Higher Education Today"
January 23, 2008
The Arthur C. McGovern, S.J. Catholic Studies program and the Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) are sponsoring an evening with Fr. Dean Brackley, S.J. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ford Life Sciences Room 113 on the McNichols Campus.
Read moreThe film "Don't Call Me a Saint" to be shown at UDM
January 23, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) and the Student Programming Board (SPB) at the University of Detroit Mercy will be showing a documentary on Dorothy Day titled, "Don't Call Me a Saint". After the film, there will be a discussion with Father Tom Lumpkin and Marianne Arbogast both from the Detroit Day House.
Read moreDean Brackley, S.J. of University of Central America discusses "The Challenges in Jesuit & Catholic Higher Education Today"
January 23, 2008
The Arthur C. McGovern, S.J. Catholic Studies program and the Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA) are sponsoring an evening with Fr. Dean Brackley, S.J. The event will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ford Life Sciences Room 113 on the McNichols Campus.
Read moreBethune-Cookman philosphy professor speaks at UDM on "Hope and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
January 10, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA), Student Programming Board (SPB) and African-American Studies program at the University of Detroit Mercy are sponsoring two lectures with C.W. Dawson, Jr., professor of philosophy of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read moreBethune-Cookman philosphy professor speaks at UDM on "Hope and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr."
January 10, 2008
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archives (CLASA), Student Programming Board (SPB) and African-American Studies program at the University of Detroit Mercy are sponsoring two lectures with C.W. Dawson, Jr., professor of philosophy of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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