November 2009

November 3, 2009
Blood Drive
Student Center, Fountain Lounge, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

The Student Nurses Association will be hosting a blood drive Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff and will be held in the Student Center Fountain Lounge. Please come donate, and help save lives!

November 3, 2009
Student Social Work Association Pizza Sale
Jane & Walter O. Briggs Building, 1st Floor, 1-2 p.m.

Pizza slice will be sold for $1.00 and combo's will be $1.50 (slice of pizza and chips) while supplies last pop and water will be sold for .50 cents.

November 4, 2009
Faculty Brown Bag
Commerce & Finance Building, Rm 234, 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Career Education Center & UDM Faculty: Partnering for the Successful Career Development of Students. Topics include:What are the competencies employers seek in new hires?How should graduating seniors market themselves in the current job market?What legal implications should you consider when you write student recommendations?What are the legal pitfalls when a recruiter asks for resumes from your best or minority students?What is the difference between cooperative education and internships?When should you refer students to the Career Education Center?What is the four-year career development plan for students?How does the Career Education Center assist students ( and alum) in the career & job search process?What career development and job search resources are available for students and alumni?RSVP to careerlink@udmercy.edu or 313-9993-1017. Please indicate which day you will attend. Staff and Administrators welcome!

November 5, 2009
DAC Reception
Detroit Athletic Club, Reading Room, TBD

On November 5th there will be a reception held for Detroit Athletic Club members who are UDM alumni.Detroit Athletic Club, TBDFor more information please contact Linda Small at Linda.small@udmercy.edu or (313) 993-1540.

November 5, 2009
Faculty Brown Bag
Commerce & Finance Building, Rm 234, 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Career Education Center & UDM Faculty: Partnering for the Successful Career Development of Students. Topics include:What are the competencies employers seek in new hires?How should graduating seniors market themselves in the current job market?What legal implications should you consider when you write student recommendations?What are the legal pitfalls when a recruiter asks for resumes from your best or minority students?What is the difference between cooperative education and internships?When should you refer students to the Career Education Center?What is the four-year career development plan for students?How does the Career Education Center assist students ( and alum) in the career & job search process?What career development and job search resources are available for students and alumni?RSVP to careerlink@udmercy.edu or 313-9993-1017. Please indicate which day you will attend. Staff and Administrators welcome!

November 9, 2009
Speaker: Ron Hirschbein
Ford Life Sciences Building, Rm 113,7 p.m.

Ron Hirschbein, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at California State University Chico, has also served as a visiting professor at University of California campuses in San Diego and Berkeley, and at the United Nations University in Austria. His teaching and research involves peace and conflict studies. He also served as President of Concerned Philosophers for Peace. Currently he teaches and  mentors graduate students in Walden University's School of Public Policy and Administration. He has a Ph.D. in Social Science from Syracuse University. His publications include numerous papers, articles, and four books offering interpretive approaches to controversial international and domestic issues. These book include What If They Gave a Crisis and Nobody Came? (a book in which the author analyses the Cuban Missile Crisis in order to understand more fully how U.S. government actors frame crises and foreign threats by reference to past crisis narratives in order to resolve.In his evening talk at 7 p.m., he will analyze the language games and fallacious arguments of nuclear strategists from the Cold War to current times (finding parallels to the classic Alice in Wonderland). He'll also offer a cultural analysis of Americans who have normalized and even celebrate the nation's nuclear arsenal.Dr. Hirschbein will give another talk the same day, at 11 a.m. These talks are free and open to the public, and are held at UDM's McNichols Campus (4001 W. McNichols at Livernois).CLASA gratefully acknowledges support from the Jesuit Community at UDM. For more info call CLASA Director Dr. Gail Presbey, 313-993-1124, or write her at presbegm@udmercy.eduhttp://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/clasa/detroit.html

November 9, 2009
Speaker: Ron Hirschbein
Student Center, Fountain Lounge, 11 a.m.

Ron Hirschbein, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at California State University Chico, has also served as a visiting professor at University of California campuses in San Diego and Berkeley, and at the United Nations University in Austria. His teaching and research involves peace and conflict studies. He also served as President of Concerned Philosophers for Peace. Currently he teaches and  mentors graduate students in Walden University's School of Public Policy and Administration. He has a Ph.D. in Social Science from Syracuse University. His publications include numerous papers, articles, and four books offering interpretive approaches to controversial international and domestic issues. These book include What If They Gave a Crisis and Nobody Came? (a book in which the author analyses the Cuban Missile Crisis in order to understand more fully how U.S. government actors frame crises and foreign threats by reference to past crisis narratives in order to resolve.In his talk at 11 a.m., Dr. Hirschbein will focus on conceptual and strategic problems in the U.S. dependence on deterrence thinking when it comes to nuclear defense. Dr. Hirschbein will also speak at 7 pm the same day.These talks are free and open to the public, and are held at UDM's McNichols Campus (4001 W. McNichols at Livernois).CLASA gratefully acknowledges support from the Jesuit Community at UDM. For more info call CLASA Director Dr. Gail Presbey, 313-993-1124, or write her at presbegm@udmercy.eduhttp://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/clasa/detroit.html

November 10, 2009
Health Care Careers Information Week
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 234, 12:30 or 2 p.m.

The Career Education Center presents a Health Care Careers Information Week, November 10-12, 2009. Are you interested in a nursing career or other areas in the health care industry? Attend an Information Session or Health Care Employer Discussion Panel to learn more about job opportunities in health care. These events are open to UDM current students and UDM alumni only.Information Sessions-November 10-11, 2009Mount Clemens Regional Medical CenterUS Army Health CareWilliam Beaumont HospitalsRainbow Rehabilitation CenterHealth Care Employer Discussion Panel-November 12, 2009Ameristaff Nursing ServicesFarmington Health Care CenterOakland County Human ResourcesOakwood Health Care SystemsTo RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 10, 2009
Cinema Noir Series: The Tuskegee Airmen HBO Drama
Ford Life Science Building, Rm.115, 6:40 p.m.

Tentatively Scheduled is a Tuskegee Airmen who will speak prior to the showing of the film, "The Tuskegee Airmen- Fighting 99th"The Fighting 99th was the first squadron of Black American pilots to be allowed to fight for their country. It is 1943 and the Germans are winning the Second World War as the U.S. suffers huge losses on the ground and in the air. Four newly recruited pilots are united by a desire to serve their country, at a time when black flyers are not welcomed in the Air Force. For more information please contact Ann Eskridge at eskridae@udmercy.edu

November 10, 2009
What Works in Student Retention at Four-Year Private Colleges
Student Center, President's Dining Room, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This webinar, sponsored by the Undergraduate Retention Committee, will report on the results of ACT's fourth national "What Works in Student Retention" survey. Data from more than 450 four-year private colleges was collected in the Spring of 2009. The webinar will report on the coordination of retention services, retention and degree completion rates, student and institutional factors contributing to attrition, and perceived effectiveness of more than 90 retention interventions. Data will be cross-walked into retention and degree completion rates to ascertain practices that differentiate institutions with high retention and persistence to degree rates from those with low rates. Finally, results of the survey will be compared with those of the 2004 survey to determine if any changes have taken place in the last five years.The speaker is Dr. Wes Habley, a Principal Associate and Coordinator of ACT's Office of State Organizations. He received his BS in music education and M.Ed. in student personnel from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, and his Ed.D. from Illinois State University in educational administration. Prior to joining ACT, Habley directed advising programs at Illinois State University and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.Habley is co-editor of both the first (2000) and the second (2008) editions of Academic Advising: a comprehensive handbook and the author of monographs on four of ACT's National Surveys of Academic Advising. Habley's more recent publications include two chapters in Fostering Student Success in the College Community and What Works in Student Retention? a series of four research reports on college retention practices He contributed chapters to Developmental Academic Advising, Foundations: a college reader, and Faculty Advising Examined as well as numerous journal articles and chapters in monographs published by Jossey-Bass, the Center for the First Year Experience, and NACADA.

November 11, 2009
Health Care Careers Information Week
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 234, 12:30 or 2 p.m.

The Career Education Center presents a Health Care Careers Information Week, November 10-12, 2009. Are you interested in a nursing career or other areas in the health care industry? Attend an Information Session or Health Care Employer Discussion Panel to learn more about job opportunities in health care. These events are open to UDM current students and UDM alumni only.Information Sessions-November 10-11, 2009Mount Clemens Regional Medical CenterUS Army Health CareWilliam Beaumont HospitalsRainbow Rehabilitation CenterHealth Care Employer Discussion Panel-November 12, 2009Ameristaff Nursing ServicesFarmington Health Care CenterOakland County Human ResourcesOakwood Health Care SystemsTo RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 12, 2009
Speaker Carlos Euceda
Commerce & Finance Building, Rm 209, 11:20 a.m.

Carlos Euceda works with Mexico Solidarity Network to help the Mexican immigrant community in Chicago. His past projects involved working with the Lenca people for their indigenous rights, and defending the rights of indigenous and Afro-Honduran people with the Confederation of Indigenous People of Honduras (CONPAH). He has studied law at the Autonomous University of Honduras.He will speak about the Merida Initiative, known as Plan Mexico, which is a security cooperation initiative between the US and Mexico. With its budget of $1.4 billion, the US has recently expanded its anti-terror and anti-narcotics budget tenfold. The stated goal of this initiative is to combat organized crime and drug trafficking. However, Euceda is concerned that these resources are stifling social protest in Mexico. Due to the results of the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA), people are suffering displacement, poverty, and natural resource depletion. As violence increases between the MeThese talks are free and open to the public, and are held at UDM's McNichols Campus (4001 W. McNichols at Livernois).CLASA gratefully acknowledges support from the Jesuit Community at UDM. For more info call CLASA Director Dr. Gail Presbey, 313-993-1124, or write her at presbegm@udmercy.eduhttp://liberalarts.udmercy.edu/clasa/detroit.html

November 12, 2009
Health Care Careers Information Week
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 234, 12:30 or 2 p.m.

The Career Education Center presents a Health Care Careers Information Week, November 10-12, 2009. Are you interested in a nursing career or other areas in the health care industry? Attend an Information Session or Health Care Employer Discussion Panel to learn more about job opportunities in health care. These events are open to UDM current students and UDM alumni only.Information Sessions-November 10-11, 2009Mount Clemens Regional Medical CenterUS Army Health CareWilliam Beaumont HospitalsRainbow Rehabilitation CenterHealth Care Employer Discussion Panel-November 12, 2009Ameristaff Nursing ServicesFarmington Health Care CenterOakland County Human ResourcesOakwood Health Care SystemsTo RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 14, 2009
Theatre Afterglow
Marygrove College, The Gallery, 8 p.m.

The Afterglow event for *TBD* will be held November 14th8 p.m : Marygrove College, The GalleryFor more information please contact Deanna Blevins at Deanna.Blevins@udmercy.edu or (313) 993- 1540.

November 15, 2009
Parent Day in Titan Territory
Calihan Hall,TBD

Parents of current UDM students enjoy an evening of basketball and Titan spirit at Calihan hall.Calihan Hall,TBDFor more information please contact Jackie Elliot at elliotjm@udmercy.edu or (313) 993-1250.

November 16, 2009
Explore Your Career Options at the Career Education Center
Reno Hall, Room 162, 12:30, 2 or 3:30 p.m.

Kick off National Career Development Week with the Career Education Center. Current UDM students are invited to stop by our department and learn about the various career resources available to them. A brief overview presentation of the Career Education Center will be given followed by an Q & A session regarding CEC services with a career adviser.Students are invited to one of three sessions that will take place on this day.Session Start Times: 12:30, 2 or 3:30 p.m.RSVP is required. For more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 17, 2009
Researching Potential Employers
McNichols Campus Library, 1st Floor, 2 p.m.

The Researching Potential Employers workshop will introduce UDM students to databases and online resources available through the University's library. A Reference Librarian will assist students with finding information on potential employers, this information is helpful in preparing for upcoming interviews or making career planning decisions.To RSVP for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 17, 2009
Conducting an Effective Job Search in Today's Economy
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 228, 12:30 p.m.

This workshop will teach students how to identify and understand their skills, explain techniques on how to conduct a successful job search in today's changing economy and how to research potential employers using the TitanCareerLink system.To RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 18, 2009
Using Networking to your Advantage in a Job Search
ommerce & Finance Building, Room 228, 3:30 p.m.

Current students and recent alumni are invited to join the Career Education Center on National Career Development Day, for a presentation designed to sharpen an individuals communication skills for mingling and social gatherings. What to say, when to say it, how to say it; all in the context of how these skills can give students an advantage in interview settings, corporate social functions and everyday conversation. To RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 18, 2009
Successful Interviewing Skills Workshop
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 228, 12:30 p.m.

In this workshop you will learn techniques for conducting a successful interview. You will learn the purpose of the interview, types of interviews; Interview preparation.To RSVP for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec/ and sign-up for an account today!

November 19, 2009
Call to Serve Day - Learn about Federal Career Options
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 228, 1-2:30 p.m.

Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) will participate in a panel discussion to inform UDM students and alumni on how to apply for career opportunities within these agencies. This is an opportunity to learn which mission critical areas are needed within federal agencies and to ask questions to assist you in mastering the federal application process.Pre-registration is required.To RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 20, 2009
Practice Interview Labs
Reno Hall, Career Education Center, Room 143, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The Practice Interview Labs in the Career Education Center willbe open for current students and alumni to access the PerfectInterview software. Perfect Interview allows students/alumni toparticipate in a simulated virtual job interview using the webcamera feature. Appointments are 45 minutes in length and include a15 minute interview review with a career adviser.Registration is required.To RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLinkaccount. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec andsign-up for an account today!

November 20, 2009
Career Exploration Sessions
Reno Hall, Theatre Conference Room 162, 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Join the Career Education Center as we conclude National Career Development Week by viewing several 10-15 minute videos on full-time/internship opportunities with varies organizations. Presentations will include the Disney internship program, Sherwin Williams Company management trainee program and others.To RSVP or for more information log on to your TitanCareerLink account. Don't have an account? Visit www.udmercy.edu/cec and sign-up for an account today!

November 24, 2009
Faculty Lecture: "White Privilege in the Age of Obama"
Ford Life Science Building, Rm. 115

An Examination of how White privilege is sustained through discourses of radicalization or categorization of the basis of racial stereotypes and hierarchies of power. This lecture is with Ph.D Professor Libby Balter Blume from the Department of Psychology.6:40 p.m.-8 p.m. : Ford Life Sciences Building, Rm. 115 For more inforamation please contact Ann Eskridge at eskridae@udmercy.edu