Summer hours for URec, Student Fitness Center begins April 29
The center will be open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. each day and will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
CCPD boot camp helps seniors transition to their new careers, April 29
Once finals are over on the McNichols Campus, soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to take the time to fine tune their job search plans. The CCPD wants to help graduates transition from the classroom to their new careers. Lunch will be served after the event.
Offer feedback for UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan
Detroit Mercy community, UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan is here and the University is offering in-person opportunities for you to provide feedback on the plan and its associated initiatives!
Nominate for 2024’s Commitment to Excellence Award through April 29
Nominations are now open for this year’s Commitment to Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding members of our Detroit Mercy community. Recipients will be honored May 13 at the annual Spotlight on Excellence Celebration.
Join UDM’s third cohort for Search Advocate Training, April 30, May 1 and May 7-8
Detroit Mercy is offering training for a third Search Advocate cohort, where you’ll learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process at UDM. The training runs April 30, May 1 and May 7-8.
RSVP for Commencement ceremonies by April 26
Graduating Class of 2024, we are looking forward to celebrating you during commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11! RSVP is required to attend the ceremonies. Please visit udmercy.edu/commencement for more information!
Class Gift Committee looking for Class of 2025 members
The Class Gift Committee is looking for students graduating in the Class of 2025 to join the committee.
Celebrate seven Jesuits in Metro Detroit making milestone anniversaries, May 18
Help celebrate seven Jesuits in Metro Detroit who are marking milestone anniversaries of service to the Society of Jesus at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 inside of the Ballroom of the Student Union.
Call for Commencement volunteers on Saturday, May 11
The Commencement Planning Committee is looking for dependable students and employees to help make Commencement Day 2024 a special event for graduates and their families. There are many opportunities to volunteer on Saturday, May 11!
Martin Park yard sale supports community, June 22-23
Join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and support the Detroit community while enjoying the yard sale season! The New Martin Park District Association is hosting a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
TENN and HIVE appreciation event, May 2
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network and the HIVE would like to thank supporters with an afternoon of food, activities and fun on Thursday, May 2!
Earn $40 through Detroit Mercy’s mental health study
Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. Each in-person appointment is expected to take between 60-90 minutes.
2023-24 Fast Facts and Economic Community Impact Report now available
The 2023-24 editions of Fast Facts and the Economic and Community Impact Report are now available for viewing.
Senior send-off event celebrates Class of 2024 on April 25
Prospective graduating seniors, it’s time to take a break from studying for the event of the year! UDM will host a Senior Send-off for the Class of 2024 on Thursday, April 25 at 4 p.m.
DMTC TheatreLab presents: ‘Midterm Crisis’ on April 25
‘Midterm Crisis,’ an original work by Jeremy St. Martin, is a journey through the life of a Gen X-er’s time in college and the surprising and heartfelt lessons that can still be experienced at any stage of life.
Celebration of recent CLAE faculty books on April 23
Seven College of Liberal Arts & Education faculty members will showcase their books that have been published in the past year at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Detroit Mercy opens new eye care center at the Novi Campus
UDM announced the new Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, located at 41555 West 12 Mile Road in Novi, Mich., which opens to patients on April 30, 2024.
Women’s and Gender Studies announces 2023-24 writing contest winners
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Writing competition, featuring 10 students who were awarded prizes in three writing categories.
Late Night Munchies features fun, food and entertainment, April 22
Detroit Mercy’s annual Late Night Munchies event for students prior to the start of finals week is set for 8 p.m. Monday, April 22 in the Titan Dining Room on the McNichols Campus.
UDM hosts U.S. Sen. Peters and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters ’84, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., visited Detroit Mercy Monday to discuss the importance of preparing and recruiting a strong cybersecurity workforce.
Prepare for finals week with Study Retreat on April 21
The Study Retreat, set for Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., is a chance to get off campus, study in a quiet and relaxing space and have built-in optional study breaks that provide self-care and spiritual care into your life.
Phillip Olla, associate professor in the College of Health Professions, served as moderator of a panel at the April 16 MedHealth Summit at Ford Field. …
Pax Christi Michigan state conference to be held at UDM, April 20
There will be a limited number of complimentary registrations available to UDM students and staff for the conference, which will be held at Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 20.
De-stress Fest offers prizes, food, games and fun on April 18
The annual De-stress Fest, set for Thursday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m., is a chance to unwind before finals week at the Student Fitness Center with delicious food, exciting games, prizes and fun with your peers!
Learn inclusive teaching practices in laboratory spaces for neurodivergence, April 16
A virtual learning community development event, “Inclusive Teaching Practices in Laboratory Spaces for Neurodivergence,” with Jennifer Leigh and Orielia Egambaram is set for Tuesday, April 16 at 12:45 p.m.
UDM to celebrate student, faculty research projects
Detroit Mercy will recognize the academic work of students, staff and faculty at the 16th annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement (CSA) on Thursday, April 18 on the McNichols Campus.
Office of Mission Integration lunch and liturgy set for April 17
Fr. Charles Oduke will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to UDM’s educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch and time to visit with colleagues afterwards on April 17.
Department of Performing Arts staff and adjunct professor Sarah Hawkins Rusk directs Detroit Opera Youth Chorus’ production of “The Odyssey” by Ben Moore and Kelley …
Help stock Little Free Pantry, April 17
Help stock the Little Free Pantry by bringing non-perishable items to the Scholarship & Financial Aid Office. Each donor will be entered to win a Detroit Mercy shirt.
Detroit Mercy Law to host first law school preview day, April 17
As part of the Titan Innovation Fund, Detroit Mercy Law will host their inaugural law school preview day April 17. The event will bring 60 metro Detroit high school students to the Riverfront Campus.
Triptych +1 features student reading at Page Bookshop, April 18
To cap off this year’s spectacular Triptych virtual reading series, join the Department of English for Triptych +1, a special live and in-person encore where UDM creative writing students will read their original work!
New ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ episode highlights Lent and Ramadan
A new episode of the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast features Fr. Charles Oduke and Imam Matthew Schumann, who discuss Lent and the holy month of Ramadan.
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DMTC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents the raucous comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit’s Boll Family YMCA April 12-21.
URec to host glow Zumba and Yoga
Grab your best neon apparel and get ready to glow at a pair of upcoming University Recreation events.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk to the Metro Detroit Area Historians Collegium on “Strange Bedfellows: A Diverse Underground Railroad …
Join UDM in welcoming new head coach Mark Montgomery on April 10
UDM has hired Mark Montgomery as the program’s 23rd head coach in school history. Montgomery was chosen from a pool of more than 100 national candidates.
University Chorus presents Cabaret concert, April 9
The University Chorus presents its end of the semester Cabaret Concert on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:45 p.m. inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel. It will feature group songs and lots of solos including various styles like Motown, show tunes, folk rock and more.
Pride discussion group set for April 9
Join other LGBTQ+ people at UDM to connect, share your experience and celebrate our diversity during a pride discussion group! Meet new people, build community and talk about things that are important to you.
United in Pride: Celebrating diversity at UDM on April 9
A LGBTQ+ pride celebration and panel will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. inside of the College of Health Professions Building, Room 124 to celebrate diversity at UDM. All are welcome to join!
Celebrate UDM Libraries with cake, April 10, during National Library Week
Stop by the McNichols Campus Library on Wednesday, April 10 from 12-2 p.m. to celebrate Library Week with the Detroit Mercy Libraries and their staff. Librarians and library staffers will be on hand passing out slices of cake, or until the treats run out, as part of National Library Week activities.
Thrift and local pop-up shop will support TENN’s fundraising efforts, April 11
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is hosting a thrift and local pop-up event with Student Life! The event is part of TENN’s Food Fest fundraisers programming and meant to promote sustainability through supporting used and locally made goods.
Learn more on Traveling to India with April 10 info session
Learn more about traveling to India with Detroit Mercy through an information session, set for Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Special presentation on Michigan Medical Aid in Dying Legislation set for April 10
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to a special presentation on Michigan Medical Aid in Dying Legislation at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, hosted by the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing.
Michael Baxter to talk on peacemaking amid war for Mercy Peace Forum
As part of the Mercy Peace Forum, Michael Baxter is set to talk about peacemaking during war during a virtual webinar, “The Grace of Doing Almost Nothing: Reflections on peacemaking amid the perplexities of war in Ukraine and Gaza,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.
CCRI to host lunch and learn with Sam Weddington, April 11
The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing is hosting Sam Weddington for a lunch and learn on Thursday, April 11 from 12:45-2 p.m. All are welcome to attend! Pizza and pop will be provided.
Join colleagues for A Time to Breathe, April 12
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for “A Time to Breathe,” on Friday, April 12 from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 208.
Author Christine Montross guest for virtual series, ‘Telling the Stories of Health Humanities’
Psychiatrist and author Christine Montross will be the featured guest in a virtual speaker series entitled, “Telling the Stories of the Health Humanities,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.
Update: Chemical Hygiene Plan for 2024
The University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan has been updated by our University Safety Team for 2024.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Nihad Dukhan was awarded the 2024 American Society for Engineering Education – North Central Section Outstanding Teaching Award. The award was …
Virtual talk April 8 discusses American Muslims voting behavior, preferences
The UDM community is invited to a special virtual talk featuring MSU professor Nura Sediqe talking about American Muslims’ electoral preferences and voting behavior. The virtual talk is set for Monday, April 8 at 5 p.m.