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• April 25: Summer hours for URec, Student Fitness Center begins April 29

  Thursday April 25, 2024
  

  

  Summer hours for University Recreation and the Student Fitness Center starts Monday, 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.

  For more information and updates, please follow @DetroitMercyRec on Instagram or contact the front desk at 313-993-1783.

• April 25: CCPD boot camp helps seniors transition to their new careers, April 29

  Thursday April 25, 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.

  

• April 25: Offer feedback for UDM’s 2024 Strategic Plan

  Thursday April 25, 2024
  

  

  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!

  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.

  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.

  Provide feedback on Strategic Plan!

• April 25: Nominate for 2024’s Commitment to Excellence Award through April 29

  Thursday April 25, 2024
  

  Nominations are now open for this year’s Commitment to Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding members of our Detroit Mercy community.

  Nominations for the 2024 awards will be accepted until midnight on Monday, April 29. All full-time non-exempt staff and administrative-exempt employees of the University are eligible. Detroit Mercy staff, faculty or administrators may nominate any colleague. Award recipients receive a certificate, commemorative gift and a monetary award.

  The nominations are based on the following criteria:

  • Nominees consistently perform their work responsibilities professionally and collaboratively and give excellent service to everyone with whom they work and serve;
  • Nominees promote and demonstrate the Mission of the University and the goals of their college, school or department;
  • Nominees take initiative in their work, going above and beyond what is required; and
  • Nominees are dedicated and accomplish their work with a positive attitude.

  Recipients will be selected by the end of April and the awards will be presented at the annual Spotlight on Excellence Celebration on Monday, May 13.

  Questions may be directed to the Staff and Administrator Development Team at sadt@udmercy.edu.

  Nominate for the awards!

• April 25: Join UDM’s third cohort for Search Advocate Training, April 30, May 1 and May 7-8

  Thursday April 25, 2024
  

  Join your colleagues who are advocating for diversity and inclusive excellence in the search process. Get trained to be a Search Advocate on April 30, May 1 and May 7-8 on the McNichols Campus.

  Detroit Mercy is offering training for a third cohort, where you’ll learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process at UDM. If interested, please register by Friday, April 26.

  The full schedule is as follows:

  • Tuesday, April 30 — 9 a.m. to noon (Engineering, Room 120)
  • Wednesday, May 1 — 9 a.m. to noon (Engineering, Room 120)
  • Tuesday, May 7 — 9 a.m. to noon (Engineering, Room 120)
  • Wednesday, May 8 — 9 a.m. to noon (Engineering, Room 120)

  Note that to complete the training, attendance is required at each session. There are also two pre-assignments for the workshop.

  Learn strategies to mitigate implicit bias. Be the person on the search committee who ensures that all voices are heard and encourages communication between the committee, candidates and other stakeholders.

  With any questions or for more information, please contact Jahzara Mayes by email at otoojm@udmercy.edu.

• April 24: Class Gift Committee looking for Class of 2025 members

  Wednesday April 24, 2024
  

  

  The Class Gift Committee is looking for students graduating in the Class of 2025 to join the committee. Every year, the graduating class chooses something at the University to support through a fundraising effort from their class.

  Volunteer committee members will:

  • Attend Class Gift monthly meetings throughout the year
  • Determine a Class Gift project/program to be funded and goal
  • Determine the strategy for reaching the goal
  • Recruit classmates to join as committee volunteers
  • Staff a table at campus events to encourage donations to the Class Gift
  • Collaborate with Annual Giving staff throughout the year
  • Demonstrate personal commitment to the Class Gift project by making your own gift of any amount early in the year
  • Solicit classmates to join you as Class Gift donors

  For an application to become a Class Gift Committee member, please contact Jackie Elliott at elliottjm@udmercy.edu.

• April 24: Celebrate seven Jesuits in Metro Detroit making milestone anniversaries, May 18

  Wednesday April 24, 2024
  

  

  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.

  From parish work to education and care for the vulnerable, these seven men—and the seven ministries serving Metro Detroit—have positively affected countless lives.

  The seven being honored are Fr. Justin Kelly, SJ (70 years in the Society), Fr. Leo Cachat, SJ (70 years in the Society), Fr. Robert Scullin, SJ (60 years in the Society), Fr. Cyril Whitaker, SJ (25 years in the Society), Fr. Robert Flack, SJ (50 Years in the Priesthood), Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ (25 years in the Priesthood) and Fr. Lorn Snow, SJ (25 years in the Priesthood).

  Family, friends, parishioners, students, alumni, colleagues, collaborators, and all who have been touched by the gift of Ignatian spirituality are invited to express gratitude to these dedicated men, and to join in honoring the legacy of our seven Jesuit ministries.

  The Society of Jesus has been active in Detroit since 1877.

  Let’s celebrate “Jesuit Detroit” together this Pentecost weekend!

  For more information/register!