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  • Host a UDM international student for Thanksgiving dinner

    Thursday October 31, 2024
    A graphic with Thanksgiving day dinner items at the top. Sign up to host Detroit Mercy international students for Thanksgiving Day dinner. This program is open to Detroit Mercy employees only. Sign up by Friday, Nove 15. There is a scan code in the bottom right-hand corner. The UDM International Services Office logo is on the left side of the flyer.

    This Thanksgiving, Detroit Mercy’s International Services Office (ISO) is inviting employees to sign up to host UDM international students for Thanksgiving dinner.

    International students are interested in learning about and experiencing Thanksgiving in a home atmosphere. ISO would love to be able to provide this experience for them. Past participants have had great experiences. If you are interested in participating, please sign up by Friday, Nov. 15.

    Depending on interest, the office anticipates that hosts will be notified of their matches and provided with guest information on or before Friday, Nov. 22.

    With any questions, please contact Alison Roberts at robertad1@udmercy.edu.

    Sign up here!

    A graphic with Thanksgiving day dinner items at the top. Sign up to host Detroit Mercy international students for Thanksgiving Day dinner. This program is open to Detroit Mercy employees only. Sign up by Friday, Nove 15. There is a scan code in the bottom right-hand corner. The UDM International Services Office logo is on the left side of the flyer.

  • Join a conversation with Sports Illustrated senior writer Michael Rosenberg, Nov. 12

    Thursday October 31, 2024
    A graphic on a red background color with a picture of Michael Rosenberg on the left side of the page and the words November. 12, Life Sciences Building, RM. 118, 12:24-1:45 p.m. on the right side of the page. There is a UDM logo on the bottom right-hand corner. There is a banner on the bottom of the page that says contact Dr. David Cassilo at cassilda@udmercy.edu to learn more.

    Headshot of Michael RosenbergThe Department of Communications Studies will host a conversation and Q&A with Michael Rosenberg, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 118.

    The event is FREE and all are welcome.

    Rosenberg joined Sports Illustrated in 2012. In his role as senior writer, he covers all sports for the publication. Prior to working for Sports Illustrated, Rosenberg worked for the Detroit Free Press for 13 years, where he spent eight years as a columnist. Rosenberg is also the author of War As They Knew It: Woody Hayes, Bo Schembechler and America in a Time of Unrest.

    Rosenberg has covered nearly every major sporting event and his recent work includes stories on collegiate sports, the WNBA and the Detroit Lions.

    For more information, please contact David Cassilo at cassilda@udmercy.edu.

  • Diwali celebration open for all Monday, Nov. 4

    Wednesday October 30, 2024
    A graphic displaying different types of international cuisine items on decorative plates. On top of this background are the words starting at the top center, Diwali celebration, Monday, Nov. 4, Fountain Lounge. Everyone is welcome. There is a list of times for different events beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. In the upper right-hand corner are the words sponsored by Campus Activity Board, International Services Office, and University Ministry (with all three logos below) in collaboration with South Asian Students Association.

    All are welcome to participate in a celebration of Diwali on Monday, Nov. 4 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.

    Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year, and is a time for religious rituals and sharing traditional stories. Come learn about the importance of celebrating Diwali, see performances from students and enjoy a meal with one another.

    Schedule of Events:

    • 5 p.m. – Event kickoff: Music and snacks, booths for Diya decoration and henna
    • 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Presentation and performances
    • 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Indian-style Diwali dinner
    • 7:30-8:30 p.m. – Afterparty: Music, dance and sparkles

    Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about lights and legends while enjoying time with friends! This celebration is sponsored by the Campus Activity Board, International Services Office and University Ministry, in collaboration with the South Asian Student Association.

    A graphic displaying different types of international cuisine items on decorative plates. On top of this background are the words starting at the top center, Diwali celebration, Monday, Nov. 4, Fountain Lounge. Everyone is welcome. There is a list of times for different events beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. In the upper right-hand corner are the words sponsored by Campus Activity Board, International Services Office, and University Ministry (with all three logos below) in collaboration with South Asian Students Association.

  • Propose a feature for this year’s mission theme “A Year in Radical Hospitality”

    Wednesday October 30, 2024

    A graphic of the 2024 Celebrate Spirit log. At the top is a graphic of a stained glass window with a dove in the center holding a branch in its beak. Under the picture are the words Celebrate Spirit Theme: Radical HospitalityIn honor of this year’s mission theme of Radical Hospitality, Detroit Mercy’s Mission Effectiveness Team (MET) is working to highlight various ways that a culture of inclusion, welcome and belonging is fostered by members of our University community.

    In this series, we highlight individuals, places, programs and events that embody Radical Hospitality and inspire all of us to live out this critical aspect of our mission.

    You are invited to read the first post in the Year in Radical Hospitality series, “A Space for Support.”

    If you would like to write or propose a feature for “A Year in Radical Hospitality,” please email MET co-chairs Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes at barnesav@udmercy.edu or Associate Professor Mary-Catherine Harrison at mc.harrison@udmercy.edu.

  • Receive pin or medallion as emerging leader, Nov. 14

    Wednesday October 30, 2024
    A graphic regarding a log your leadership opportunity in which students can stop by for help submitting requirements on Detroit Mercy Live in order to receive emerging leader pin or medallion for the work they do on campus. This takes place in the Zalke Lounge of the Student Union on Nov. 14 from 12:45-2 p.m. In the upper left-hand corner is the UDM Emerging Leaders Program logo. In the upper right-hand corner is a graphic of a laptop computer. On the right-hand side is a UDM medallion on a red, white and blue ribbon.

    The Institute for Leadership & Service wants you to receive your Emerging Leader pin or medallion for all that you do on campus! Stop by the Zalke Lounge in the Student Union on Nov. 14 between 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. and let us help you submit your requirements on Detroit Mercy Live. 

    All Detroit Mercy students have the chance to experience and live the University Mission and learn to exhibit leadership on campus in both formal and informal ways for the common good. Those students who choose to intentionally develop their leadership capacity will be recognized for their achievements by earning a Leadership Pin or a Leadership Medallion.

    You are likely already doing the work, so get the recognition!

    If you have any questions, please email elp@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic regarding a log your leadership opportunity in which students can stop by for help submitting requirements on Detroit Mercy Live in order to receive emerging leader pin or medallion for the work they do on campus. This takes place in the Zalke Lounge of the Student Union on Nov. 14 from 12:45-2 p.m. In the upper left-hand corner is the UDM Emerging Leaders Program logo. In the upper right-hand corner is a graphic of a laptop computer. On the right-hand side is a UDM medallion on a red, white and blue ribbon.

  • Stuck in the In-Betweens: Poetry reading with Reem Abou-Samra on Nov. 14

    Wednesday October 30, 2024
    A black and white flyer regarding a reading by Detroit-based artist and scholar Abou-Samra on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the McNichols Library, Bargman Room. In the center of the page is the title of the reading, Stuck in the In-Betweens, Poetry with Reem Abou-Samra. The background of the flyer is a rendition of a large sculpture. In the top left-hand corner is a blurb about Abou-Samra and her works. In the bottom left-hand corner is the Detroit Mercy logo. In the bottom right hand corner it indicates that this event is presented by the Islamic Studies Program and the Departments of English and Religious Studies and the Office of the Dean, CHASS.

    Detroit-based poet Reem Abou-Samra brings decades of poetry to share on themes of fracture, merging and identity. Join Abou-Samra for an evening of poetry, including works from her two collections — just: enough and Fractured: Between Truth and Lies. Between her sets, two students and one alumnus will also perform poetry to complement the featured artist.

    This FREE event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the McNichols Campus Library, Bargman Room.

    Through her poetry, Abou-Samra shares her experiences and reflections as an activist, mother, Muslim and Syrian-American. She has been performing for two decades in Detroit and supports open mics and other opportunities for artists in the region. In addition, she is a scholar of Political Science, Middle Eastern Studies and Islamic Studies and currently teaches at University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses.

    All are welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

    A black and white flyer regarding a reading by Detroit-based artist and scholar Abou-Samra on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the McNichols Library, Bargman Room. In the center of the page is the title of the reading, Stuck in the In-Betweens, Poetry with Reem Abou-Samra. The background of the flyer is a rendition of a large sculpture. In the top left-hand corner is a blurb about Abou-Samra and her works. In the bottom left-hand corner is the Detroit Mercy logo. In the bottom right hand corner it indicates that this event is presented by the Islamic Studies Program and the Departments of English and Religious Studies and the Office of the Dean, CHASS.

  • Fall festival fun for all on Wednesday, Nov. 6

    Wednesday October 30, 2024
    A poster of Fall Festival on Nov 6. The text is surrounded by colorfall fall leaves and pumpkins. The text says from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be practice interviews with professional recruiters in Reno 143. There is a scan code for more details. At 11 a.m. is the Women's Basketball game in Calihan Hall. From 1-5 p.m. is the Fall festival in the Tennis Pavilion and practice fields, where there will be bobbing for apples, axe-throwing inflatables, pumpkin bowling, bonfires, leaves of thanks, and s'mores and caramel apples.

    All are welcome to join the University community for some fall fun with a festival Wednesday, Nov. 6 on the McNichols Campus!

    Sign up to practice interviewing skills with professional recruiters through the Center for Career and Professional Development. Time slots available between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and practice interviews take place in Reno Hall Room 143.

    Cheer for Detroit Mercy’s women’s basketball team at their 11 a.m. game in Calihan Hall against the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

    Afterwards, enjoy the fall weather with games, food, music and community in the Tennis Pavilion and Practice Fields from 1-5 p.m. Show your skills in pumpkin bowling, bobbing for apples or axe throwing inflatables. Then warm up by bonfires with your friends while you make s’mores or enjoy your own caramel apple creation!

    A poster of Fall Festival on Nov 6. The text is surrounded by colorfall fall leaves and pumpkins. The text says from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be practice interviews with professional recruiters in Reno 143. There is a scan code for more details. At 11 a.m. is the Women's Basketball game in Calihan Hall. From 1-5 p.m. is the Fall festival in the Tennis Pavilion and practice fields, where there will be bobbing for apples, axe-throwing inflatables, pumpkin bowling, bonfires, leaves of thanks, and s'mores and caramel apples.

  • Office of Admissions is hiring student employees

    Wednesday October 30, 2024

    Are you looking for an on-campus job? Look no further!

    The Office of Admissions is hiring enthusiastic, driven students to work as tour guides and welcome desk associates. Work-study and non-work-study positions are available. You must be a UDM student enrolled full-time. Anticipated schedule will depend on the student’s schedule.

    Tour guides give walking tours of campus, assist with Admissions events and share their Detroit Mercy story with future students. This position pays $15 per hour. Learn more about the tour guide position and apply.

    Welcome desk associates answer and direct phone calls, greet guests and prepare materials for campus visits. This position pays up to $14 per hour. Learn more about the welcome desk associate position and apply.

  • Student auditions for two Theatre Company productions to be held Nov. 11-12

    Wednesday October 30, 2024
    A graphic displaying Detroit Mercy Theatre Club additions for two plays. The auditions will take place on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in Reno 164. There is a scan code for more information. To the right of the audition announcement are posters of the two plays, The Glass Menagerie, which will take place on Feb. 7&8, 14&15 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb 9&16 at 3 p.m., and Thr Grown Ups, which will take place on April 4&5, 11&12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6&13 at 3 p.m.

    Student auditions for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s productions of “The Glass Menagerie” and “The Grown Ups” will be held on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 11 and 12. The auditions are open to all students, whether majoring in theatre or not!

    The auditions are Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. inside of Reno Hall, Room 164. Callbacks will be the following evening, Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. 

    For the audition, please prepare one dramatic monologue that is 60-90 seconds in length.

    Character Breakdown — “The Glass Menagerie”

    • Laura Wingfield: Amanda’s daughter and Tom’s older sister. Laura has a bad leg, on which she has to wear a brace, and walks with a limp. Twenty-three years old and painfully shy, she has largely withdrawn from the outside world and devotes herself to old records and her collection of glass figurines.
    • Tom Wingfield: Amanda’s son and Laura’s younger brother. An aspiring poet, Tom works at a shoe warehouse to support the family. He is frustrated by the numbing routine of his job and escapes from it through movies, literature and alcohol.
    • Jim O’Connor: An old acquaintance of Tom and Laura. Jim was a popular athlete in high school and is now a shipping clerk at the shoe warehouse in which Tom works. He is unwaveringly devoted to goals of professional achievement and ideals of personal success.

    Character Breakdown — “The Grown Ups”

    • Lukas – (early 20s) is pumped to be back this summer.
    • Cassie – (early 20s) is excited to be joining this summer.
    • Becca – (early 20s) is honestly thrilled to be back this summer.
    • Maeve – (early 20s) is literally sooo jazzed to be back this summer you guys.
    • Aidan – (late 20s) has a lot of new responsibilities this summer.

    If you have any further questions, please reach out to theatre@udmercy.edu.

    Click here for more information!

    A graphic displaying Detroit Mercy Theatre Club additions for two plays. The auditions will take place on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in Reno 164. There is a scan code for more information. To the right of the audition announcement are posters of the two plays, The Glass Menagerie, which will take place on Feb. 7&8, 14&15 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb 9&16 at 3 p.m., and Thr Grown Ups, which will take place on April 4&5, 11&12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6&13 at 3 p.m.

  • Guest from Tanzania to give online talk about Ujamaa and Ignatian Values, Nov. 13

    Wednesday October 30, 2024
    A graphic on a black background regarding Zoom Webinar, Ujamaa and the Ignatian tradition on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Opening remarks by Rev. Charles Oduke, Vice President for Mission Integration. A UDM African American Studies program logo is in the upper left-hand corner. The UDM College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and CLASA logos are in the bottom right-hand corner. There is a photo of Joseph Albert from Loyola High school in the center of the left-hand side of the page.

    Join us Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. for an online discussion about Ujamaa, an ideology of self-reliance, response to colonialism and attitude of mind that formed the basis of African socialism under J.K. Nyerere, Tanzania’s first president after the country’s independence.

    Joseph Albert, coordinator for international programs and instructor at Loyola High School, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will discuss the basis for this movement and how Ujamaa functions in Tanzanian society today, connecting it to Ignatian philosophy and practices.

    This livestreamed talk, hosted by Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program and sponsored by College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) and Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA), is free and open to the University community and public. Opening reflections will be given by Fr. Charles Oduke, director of Mission Integration.

    Register here!

    A graphic on a black background regarding Zoom Webinar, Ujamaa and the Ignatian tradition on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Opening remarks by Rev. Charles Oduke, Vice President for Mission Integration. A UDM African American Studies program logo is in the upper left-hand corner. The UDM College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and CLASA logos are in the bottom right-hand corner. There is a photo of Joseph Albert from Loyola High school in the center of the left-hand side of the page.

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    Student Success and Academic Support

    Student Success Center

    The Student Success Center offers a testing center, tutoring and study groups, professional mentoring, athlete study table, placement testing, and more. Some of the programs listed below are also part of the Student Success Center.

    • Academic Interest and Major Exploration (AIME)- Developmental advising and peer mentoring to conditionally admitted students.

    • Student Accessibility Services- available to all currently enrolled students who have documented disabilities that substantially limit them in one or more major life activities. Individuals eligible for services may have, but are not limited to, the following types of disabilities: mobility, orthopedic, hearing, visual, learning, psychological and attentional.

    • KCP Program - Michigan students who can benefit from improving their academic skills. Professional, confidential academic support.

    • Personal Counseling - Professional outpatient counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment is available to students at no charge.

    • Tutoring Appointments - SSC offers free tutoring in most freshman and some upper-division courses, including math, chemistry, biology, languages, philosophy, history and English. Make an appointment.

    TRIO Student Support Services

    TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to provide underrepresented student populations. It provides assistance with scholarship applications, academic success planning, mentoring and more.

    The Writing Center

    Work on any stage of the writing process. with peer consultants. Review your assignments, drafts, instructor feedback and questions. Get support if English is not your first language.

    Student Advising

    Work with your faculty advisor to reflect on your academic and career goals and to track your academic progress.

    Office of Equal Opportunity - Student Accommodations

    Accommodations are individualized modifications or adjustments to the academic or campus environment. Find out how to request accommodations.

    Test Prep: FREE Kaplan Courses

    Detroit Mercy has partnered with Kaplan, a global education services provider, to offer our students free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources, including for the following graduate-level admissions and licensing exams:

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    TERM I - 2024 FALL SEMESTER – 15 Weeks

    • March 18, 2024 Registration Begins
    •  Aug. 16 - 25: Early Fall  Intersession/Immersion/Experience (credit)
    • Aug. 25: Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
    • Aug. 26: Classes Begin
    • Sept. 1: Last Day to Add a Class (web closes at midnight)
    • Sept. 1: Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Sept. 2: Labor Day Holiday
    • Sept. 10: Celebrate Spirit!
    • Sept. 20: Deadline for Summer "I" grades
    • Oct. 7 - 8: Fall Break (no classes/university open)
    • Oct. 22: Mid-term Grades are due
    • Oct. 28: Advising for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 4: for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 18: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break – University open but no classes
    • Nov 27 - Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Dec. 10 - 14: Final Exam Week (Tuesday through Saturday)
    • Dec. 14: Official End of Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 16: Grades due by Noon for Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 15 - 22: Late Fall Immersion/Experience (non-credit)

    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    TERM II - 2025 WINTER SEMESTER - 16 Weeks

    • Oct 28, 2024: Advising for Term II Begins
    • Nov. 4: Registration Begins
    • Dec. 23 - Jan. 5, 2025: Early Winter Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Jan. 5: Registration Ends
    • Jan. 6: Classes Begin
    • Jan: 12: Last Day to Add a Class / Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Jan. 20: MLK Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Feb. 7: Deadline for Fall "I" grades
    • Mar. 3-8: Spring Break/Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Mar. 10: Advising for next Fall begins 
    • Mar 17: Registration for Fall begins
    • Mar 23: Honors Convocation 
    • Mar. 26: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Apr. 18-20: Easter Recess (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Apr. 22-26: Final Exam Week 
    • Apr. 27 - May 4: Late Winter Immersion/Experience (non-credit)
    • Apr. 26: Official End of Term II/Winter
    • Apr. 28: Grades due by Noon for Term II/Winter  
    • May 10: Baccalaureate/Commencement
    • Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    Summer Session III 2025 (14 weeks)

    • Nov. 4, 2024 Registration Begins
    • May 4, 2025 Registration Ends
    • May 5 Classes Begin for Summer I 2024
    • May 11 Last Day to Add a Class | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • May 26 Memorial Day (University Closed)
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 4th: Independence Day Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 21: Last Day to Withdraw
    • Aug. 4-9: Final Exam Week 
    • Aug. 9: Official End of Term III

    Summer Session I 2025 (7 Week Session)

    • November 4, 2024: Registration Begins
    • May 4, 2025: Registration Ends 
    • May 5: Classes Begin
    • May 26: Memorial Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • June 21: Official End of Summer I 

    Summer Term II 2025 (7 Week Session)

    • November 4, 2024: Registration Begins
    • June 22, 2025: Registration Ends
    • June 23: Classes Begin 
    • July 4: Independence Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • August 9: Official End of Summer II 
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    In case of emergencies outside of Wellness Center and Clinic hours, please contact the following:

    Emergency Assistance

    911 Police – Fire – Medical

    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety/Emergency Line — 313-993-1123

    Call for help

    University of Detroit Mercy Public Safety Escort Services
    McNichols Campus — 313-993-1234
    School of Law — 313-993-1234
    School of Dentistry — 313-494-6706

    TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) — 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255

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    Crisis Text Line Get Help Now (24/7) — Text START to 741-741

    Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Sexual Assault National Line — 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)

    Rape Victim’s Assistance Program at Detroit Police Department Crisis Line — 313-833-1660

    Collegiate Assistance Program (Nurse Line 24/7) — 877-643-5130

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