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• Senior send-off event celebrates Class of 2024 on April 25

  Thursday April 18, 2024
  

  

  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.

  It’s free for all graduating seniors to attend, but please register in advance!

  This new Senior Send-off event, in addition to the upcoming Destress Fest, will give graduating seniors the opportunity to celebrate the end of the 2023-24 school year, bid farewell to your undergraduate journey and celebrate with friends before moving into the new chapters of life!

  The event features:

  • Champagne toast with the president
  • Free Class of 2024 champagne glass
  • Free food, featuring an exclusive buffet which chicken and vegan options
  • Dessert bar
  • Mocktail bar — Margaritas and strawberry daiquiris
  • Cash only bar — Beer and wine
  • Graduating cap decorating
  • Photo booth

  The event is being hosted by the Student Alumni Leadership Council, Alumni Relations and the Student Life Office. With any questions, please contact Sonya Reyna at reynasv@udmercy.edu.

  Register now!

  

• RSVP for Commencement ceremonies by April 26

  Thursday April 18, 2024
  

  

  Graduating Class of 2024, we are looking forward to celebrating you during commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11!

  RSVP (deadline is Friday, April 26) is required to attend the ceremonies. Please visit udmercy.edu/commencement for more information!

  The two McNichols Campus ceremonies this year are:

  • Undergraduate (Bachelor) ceremony — 11 a.m.
  • Graduate (Master, Specialist, Doctoral) ceremony — 4 p.m.

  Full Commencement info!

  

• Detroit Mercy opens new eye care center at the Novi Campus

  Thursday April 18, 2024
  

  

  

  UDM announces the new Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, located at 41555 West 12 Mile Road in Novi, Mich., which opens to patients on April 30, 2024.

  Over the past two years of development work for this new clinic, faculty, staff and University leadership worked together to identify programs and services to meet community needs. For UDM President Donald B. Taylor, this new clinic represents another example of the institution’s Jesuit and Mercy mission in action and opportunity to expand UDM’s health care footprint in southeast Michigan.

  “We appreciate the chance to expand our health care services to this region with this clinic,” he said. “I can’t say enough great things about the many people who have contributed to this news today. On behalf of UDM, thank you for your dedication and hard work. And to our future patients, our team of professionals and experts are ready to help you with all of your eye care needs.”

  When the Detroit Mercy Eye Institute opens for business, it will offer a full range of comprehensive optometry services. These include

  • Comprehensive eye exams
  • Pediatric eye exams
  • Contact lens exams including multifocal lenses and contacts for astigmatism
  • Optical services including eyeglasses and contacts
  • Dry eye management
  • Red eye management
  • Cataract evaluations
  • Binocular vision exams
  • Low Vision evaluations
  • Lasik co-management

  Additionally, the clinic will include a full suite of state-of-the-art equipment and technology to diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic-related eye conditions. The clinic will also serve the community by providing affordable care to uninsured and vulnerable populations with limited access to eyecare, which reflects an important foundational component of UDM’s Jesuit and Mercy mission.

  “The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute will provide high-quality comprehensive eye care that incorporates advances and innovations in technology to optimize patient care,” said Robert Onofre, chief clinical officer. “With the launch of this new clinic, we look forward to creating a safe and welcoming environment where all patients will be cared for with compassion and dignity.”

  The clinic will carry an assortment of the most popular eye glass frames available today, including Ray Ban, Nike, Gucci, Tiffany, Maui Jim, Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Shinola, Calvin Klein and many other designer lines.

  Clinic hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  For more information or to book an appointment, please call 248-675-0800.

• Late Night Munchies features fun, food and entertainment, April 22

  Thursday April 18, 2024
  

  

  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. Finals week is April 23-27.

  Late Night Munchies will feature wings, loaded fries, chicken and waffle sliders, hummus, ice cream bar, vegan options and halal chicken.

  Free entertainment includes two caricature artists, a henna artists and a photo booth. There is something for everyone, so bring a friend!

• Offer feedback for UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan virtually and in-person

  Thursday April 18, 2024
  

  

  Detroit Mercy community, UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan is here and the University is offering both virtual and in-person opportunities for you to provide feedback on the plan and its associated initiatives!

  The two virtual sessions (register here by 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 21) are set for Monday, April 22 from 4-5:30 p.m. or Tuesday, April 23 from 12:45-2:15 p.m. These sessions will provide you with an overview of the planning process, introduce you to the two teams behind the plan — A Beacon of Change and For Titans and Detroit — and offer you the opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

  In addition to the virtual sessions, opportunities are being provided at the McNichols, Corktown and Riverfront campuses to discuss initiatives in person with members of the Strategic Planning Council at the following dates:

  • Riverfront Campus — April 23, 1:30-5 p.m., Law School Atrium
  • McNichols Campus — April 24, 12-1:30 p.m., Fountain Lounge, Student Union
  • McNichols Campus — April 25, 12-1:30 p.m., Library lobby
  • Corktown Campus — April 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Special Functions Room

  UDM is encouraging all employees and students to participate in these opportunities to learn about the Strategic Plan. We look forward to your input!

  The plan was crafted by the Strategic Planning Council after careful consideration from the University community and key stakeholders. It’s a mission-driven plan that addresses many facets of university life, including students, faculty, administrators, alumni and our wider community.

  Register for a virtual session!

• DMTC TheatreLab presents: ‘Midterm Crisis’ on April 25

  Wednesday April 17, 2024
  

  

  Midterm Crisis, an original work by UDM student 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.

  The productions are set for 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 inside of Reno Hall, Room 164.

  Midterm Crisis, directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk, is a combination of published monologues, original works and storytelling — all of which encompasses topics from the absurdity of technological advancement, to the poignancy of grief.

  The performances run 45 minutes with no intermission. Seating is limited.

• Prepare for finals week with Study Retreat on April 21

  Wednesday April 17, 2024
  

  

  University Ministry is hosting a retreat that allows you to bring your school work with you!

  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.

  It will be held at Maxis Spirituality Center in Riverview, Mich. All transportation and food will be provided. The retreat will end on campus with dinner provided by University Ministry.

  We will have time to share home-cooked meals together and be able to enter into finals prepared and equipped with the tools to take care of our whole persons, as our mission calls us to through cura personalis, which is the “care for the whole person, body, mind and soul.”

  There is limited space for this retreat in order to create an ideal study environment for participants.

  The last day to register is Wednesday, April 17 at 5 p.m.

  With any questions or concerns, please contact University Minister for Faith Formation Anna Lawler at 313-993-1925 or lawleran@udmercy.edu.

  Register here!

• CCPD boot camp helps seniors transition to their new careers, April 29

  Wednesday April 17, 2024
  

  

  Center for Career & Professional Development invites all graduating seniors to attend the Senior Job Search Boot Camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 29 inside the Student Union, Room 208.

  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.

  Graduating seniors will:

  • Gain valuable advice from recruiters
  • Learn how to develop their personal brand
  • Explore the competencies that will make them career ready
  • Create an effective LinkedIn profile
  • Create a job search action plan
  • Get a free professional photo taken (Must pre-register)

  This event is designed to imitate the fast-pace of a boot camp, sessions will last 20 minutes each. Participants will have the opportunity to network with professionals from the Detroit Regional Partnership, Superior Industries and Plastipak.

  Pre-registration through Handshake.

  

• Pax Christi Michigan state conference to be held at UDM, April 20

  Wednesday April 17, 2024
  

  

  The 42nd annual Pax Christi Michigan State Conference will be held at Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 20, in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

  There will be a limited number of complimentary registrations available to UDM students and staff.

  For more information, please contact Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu.

  Register for the event.

• Celebration of recent CLAE faculty books on April 23

  Tuesday April 16, 2024
  

  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.

  The faculty include Assistant Professor of Counseling Tahani Dari, Professor of Counseling Nancy Calleja, Professor of Religious Studies J. Todd Hibbard, Professor of Philosophy Gail Presbey, Associate Professor of History Diane Robinson-Dunn, Professor of English Nicholas Rombes and Professor Daniel Shoemaker.

  Each authors will briefly present their books during the event!

  All are welcome to join.