Author: Joe MacLean

Classic Sports Features

Tom Sible: A long road back

Lacrosse is just a game to some people. To others, it is a way of life. For Tom Sible, it is something he can't live without. "It has been a dream of mine to play a college sport," said Sible, a defensive midfielder. "I love to compete and I love […]

Alum profiles

Karl Gschneider: Heavy metal

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, […]

President Garibaldi Archive

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 […]

Alum profiles

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 […]

Classic Sports Features

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 […]

Faculty profiles

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 […]

Alum profiles

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 […]

President Garibaldi Archive

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 […]

Classic Sports Features

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 […]