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  • The Writing Center offers one-stop writing and librarian research assistance

    Friday March 14, 2025
    The Writing Center logo

    The Writing Center logoThe Writing Center is excited to offer students the opportunity to enhance their research strategies through guided exploration of sources and personalized research assistance under the guidance of Associate Library Professor Rebecca Tull. 

    Tull will be available to help students search for and identify scholarly sources for academic assignments on Wednesday, March 19 from 1:30-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 9 from 2-3 p.m. and Thursday, April 10 from 2:15-4 p.m. at The Writing Center, located inside the Briggs Building, Room 131.

    Students, don’t miss this opportunity for one-stop assistance. The Writing Center staff will be on hand to assist you with your writing, and Tull will enhance your research strategies and ensure you are effectively utilizing our library’s resources to locate credible sources.

    For more information or any questions, please contact Writing Center Director Erin Bell at bellee@udmercy.edu.

    Students can also book appointments at The Writing Center HERE!

  • Half-day student retreat set for March 21

    Thursday March 13, 2025

    All students are invited to attend a half-day mission retreat on Friday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., focusing on the theme “Paths and Purpose: Discernment in Challenging Times.” This retreat will take place in the Mercy Gathering Place in Shiple Hall on the McNichols Campus and is designed to help students navigate important life and career decisions through the lens of Ignatian spirituality and discernment.

    The retreat will include talks and reflections with a keynote by Fr. Tim Hipskind on discernment, complemented by insights from Mark Berlin ’93, an alumnus who has extended business experience. The goal is to equip students with practical tools for decision-making that align with their values, purpose and faith.

    This FREE event for students has been organized by the Charles T. Fisher III Chair in Business Ethics & College of Business Administration. Lunch will be provided.

    To reserve your spot at the retreat, email Meghan Williams at william27@udmercy.edu. Please include your name, college and any food allergies.

  • URec spring fitness classes begin next week

    Thursday March 13, 2025
    A flyer for the Spring Fitness and Adventure Series. There are four icons depicting boxing, powerlifting, pilates, and dance class with dates below each. The Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is featured at the bottom of the page to take place on April 4 for $25. There is a scan code for registration in the right-hand corner of the page.

    Spring into fitness with University Recreation’s exciting lineup of group classes! Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve technique or just have fun, URec has got something for everyone.

    Check out what’s coming up:

    • Boxing 101 – Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Starts March 17)
    • Pilates – Thursday, April 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
    • Powerlifting class and competition – Learn the fundamentals & compete! Coming March-April.
    • Dance classes – Coming late March-April!

    Exact dates for powerlifting and dance coming soon!

    Also, as part of our Adventure Series, grab a friend and join URec at the Full Throttle Adrenaline Park on Friday, April 4 and get into some electric high-speed go-karting at the premier entertainment destination in the Motor City! Registration for this event opens March 10.

    Stay updated by signing up on IMLeagues.com for the latest class info and upcoming sessions. Don’t miss out—get ready to move, sweat and have fun this spring! For more information, contact Chris Richardson at crichar4@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1784.

    SIGN UP HERE!

     

    A flyer for the Spring Fitness and Adventure Series. There are four icons depicting boxing, powerlifting, pilates, and dance class with dates below each. The Full Throttle Adrenaline Park is featured at the bottom of the page to take place on April 4 for $25. There is a scan code for registration in the right-hand corner of the page.

  • University Honors Symposium set for April 1

    Thursday March 13, 2025
    Gardella Honors House in fall 2024.

    Gardella Honors House in fall 2024.Each April, the University Honors Symposium is an opportunity for the Honors community to share in food, intellectual conversation and camaraderie. This year’s symposium will be held Tuesday, April 1 from 4-5:15 p.m. in the Loranger Architecture Exhibition Space on the McNichols Campus.

    All students, faculty and staff are welcome.

    The keynote speaker for this year’s symposium is Professor of Philosophy David Koukal. Koukal will deliver a keynote titled “Plato’s Allegory: An Elaboration for Our Times.” His talk will be followed by a Q&A.

    For more information or any questions, please contact Director of the University Honors Program Stephen Pasqualina at pasquasg@udmercy.edu.

  • Phenomenal Women’s Reception on March 19 celebrates Detroit Mercy women

    Thursday March 13, 2025
    A graphic for the Phenomenal Women's Reception to be held on Monday, March 19 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The top half of the page has images of a hanging plant in each corner against a white background. The bottom half of the page has several images of plants above the words Rooted in Resilience against a green background.Stacy GnallStacy Gnall

    The Detroit Mercy community is invited to the 20th Phenomenal Women’s Reception, set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 in the Student Union Ballroom.

    The reception, hosted by the Student Life Office and the Campus Activity Board, celebrates the lives of women at Detroit Mercy. Those who are planning on attending are asked to RSVP in advance below.

    The event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff.

    Poet-in-Residence and Adjunct Instructor Stacy Gnall will receive the Ashley Grey Legacy Award this year.

    As part of the event, student poets will recite new pieces based on this year’s theme “Rooted in Resilience.”

    RSVP Here!
  • Universal suicide screening in medical settings discussion set for April 9

    Wednesday March 12, 2025
    A flyer for a save the date for a discussion on universal suicide screening in medical settings set for April 9 at 9:30 a.m. to noon. There is a scan code to register for the event on the right-hand side of the page.

    Join us for a vital conversation on the role of universal suicide screening in medical settings. This free event is open to everyone and will take place on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Refreshments will be provided.

    With suicide being a leading public health concern, early identification through routine screening can save lives. To truly strengthen suicide prevention, efforts must expand beyond behavioral health and into general medical care. A panel of medical professionals will explore its importance, challenges and impact on patient care.

    Students with a future career in healthcare are highly encouraged to attend. Several local agencies invested in suicide prevention will be present with resources.

    This event is sponsored by the College of Health Professions Wellness Committee and CNS Healthcare.

    Please register in advance here! 

    A flyer for a save the date for a discussion on universal suicide screening in medical settings set for April 9 at 9:30 a.m. to noon. There is a scan code to register for the event on the right-hand side of the page.

  • Part two of the art, craft and science of storytelling with Satori Shakoor, April 9

    Wednesday March 12, 2025
    A graphic with the logo of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers across the page and smaller logos above it of ReBUILD Detroit and Detroit Mercy.

    Join Detroit Mercy and storyteller/artist Satori Shakoor for session two of The Art, Craft and Science of Storytelling on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. in Health Professions Facility (CHP), Room 124.

    In this session, four storytellers will be chosen from session one (held on Feb. 25) to develop their stories with Shakoor for presentation in front of an audience on this date at the Bridges not Fences VI: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery event at the University.

    Shakoor, a 2017 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow, is the executive producer for the award-winning The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers (TSSOTS), which she founded in July 2012 in Detroit. TSSOTS has a global mission to connect humanity, heal and transform community and to provide an uplifting, thought- provoking, soul-cleansing entertainment experience through the art and craft of storytelling.

    Through these workshops, Shakoor provides a platform in the form of storytelling in which to share these stories and give others hope that with patience, love and support, we all can move past our trauma.

    Students, faculty and staff are welcome, and participation is limited to 25. For more information or questions, please contact Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Mara Livezey at livezemr@udmercy.edu. This event is sponsored by ReBUILDetroit.

    Register here!

  • Cushing Distinguished Lecture series featuring Jay Garfield, March 14

    Tuesday March 11, 2025
    Headshot of Jay Garfield

    Headshot of Jay GarfieldThe Detroit Mercy Department of Religious Studies presents the 2025 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series, featuring Jay Garfield, a leading expert on Buddhist philosophy.

    The lecture is set for Friday, March 14 at 5 p.m. in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility. Garfield’s lecture is titled, “Buddhism and Nonviolence in the Contemporary World.” This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.

    During his presentation, Garfield seeks to help us understand Buddhist analysis of nonviolence in a way relevant to our contemporary life, in which it is first important to understand how violence manifests in the contemporary world. He will discuss how, second, we must develop a recognizably Buddhist analysis of that violence and its causes, and third, we must examine how a Buddhist ethical framework determines our responsibilities as agents in the context of that violence and a path to its eradication.

    Garfield directs the Buddhist Studies Program and Tibetan Studies in India Program at Smith College. He is also a visiting professor of Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School. He is the author or editor of over 30 books and over 200 articles, chapters and reviews including Getting Over Ourselves: How to be a Person Without a Self (2022), Buddhist Ethics: A Philosophical Exploration (2021) and Engaging Buddhism: Why it Matters to Philosophy (2015).

    The Cushing Distinguished Lecture is an annual lecture hosted by the Department of Religious Studies and made possible through generous grants from Grant and Barbara Cushing, alumni of the graduate program of Religious Studies.

    Register here!
  • Seniors: Get ready for Commencement at Grad Fair, March 13

    Tuesday March 11, 2025
    Three images side by side. First an aerial view of the Commencement ceremony floor in Calihan hall with all the graduates seated. Second is a female student in cap and gown with first raised holding diploma. Third photo is of two male students in cap and gown on the ceremony floor.

    Class of 2025, Commencement is just over two months away with the McNichols Campus ceremonies taking place on Saturday, May 10 at Calihan Hall!

    Please take some time and visit with some of the campus departments that will be available to you as you move towards graduation at this year’s Grad Fair, set for Thursday, March 13 in the Student Union Lower Level from 1-6 p.m.

    No RSVP is required, just stop by anytime and gear up for the 2025 Commencement.

    Among the featured tables in attendance on March 13:

    • Herff-Jones — The University’s vendor for academic regalia will be available for students to order caps, gowns and tassels, as well as class rings, announcements and diploma frames.
    • Grad Images — Detroit Mercy’s Commencement photographer will be at the event to photograph seniors in a cap and gown (which will be provided) or take a professional headshot for future career endeavors! Dress attire is business or casual, your choice. There is no charge for this opportunity.
    • Alumni Relations/Senior Class Gift tables — The Alumni Relations Department will be featuring a spin-and-win wheel for seniors to take home some alumni-branded prizes, such as wine glasses, license plate holders, travel mugs, business card holders, notepads, playing cards and more. Seniors who sign up in advance or in-person for the alumni website, Forever Titans, will also be entered to win a special Detroit Mercy diploma frame in addition to getting some on-the-spot prizes!
    • #DetroitMercy2025 Photographer — There will also be a photographer with a fun photo station to make it easy for grads to share accomplishments on social media. These photos will be displayed in Calihan Hall prior to the ceremony for family and friends to view and will be joined by any photos sent to #DetroitMercy2025 between now and the day of Commencement.

    Representatives from the following departments will also be available to answer questions and provide information to candidates for graduation:

    • Center for Career and Professional Development
    • Office of the Registrar
    • Student Life Office
    • University Ministry
    • University Recreation

    Swing by the Lower Level in the Student Union for much more!

    More on 2025 Commencement.

    Three images side by side. First an aerial view of the Commencement ceremony floor in Calihan hall with all the graduates seated. Second is a female student in cap and gown with first raised holding diploma. Third photo is of two male students in cap and gown on the ceremony floor.

  • Stations of the Cross to be observed on Wednesdays during Lenten Season

    Tuesday March 11, 2025
    A graphic for the dates and times of the Stations of the Cross, to take place every Wednesday in Lent at the St. Ignatius Chapel.

    In the Catholic Church, the Stations of the Cross, or Way of the Cross, commemorate 14 key events on the day of Christ’s crucifixion and His final walk through the streets of Jerusalem, carrying His Cross. In this devotional practice, individuals move from station to station, meditating on His passion and death and reciting specific prayers.

    Detroit Mercy will commemorate the Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays during the Lenten season in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building on the following dates and times:

    • March 12: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
    • March 19: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
    • March 26: 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
    • April 2: 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    • April 9: 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
    • April 16: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

    ALL are welcome to attend.

    The 14 Stations of the Cross are as follows:

    • The First Station: Jesus is condemned to death
    • The Second Station: Jesus takes up his Cross
    • The Third Station: Jesus falls the first time
    • The Fourth Station: Jesus meets his afflicted mother
    • The Fifth Station: The Cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene
    • The Sixth Station: A woman wipes the face of Jesus
    • The Seventh Station: Jesus falls a second time
    • The Eighth Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
    • The Ninth Station: Jesus falls a third time
    • The Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of his garments
    • The Eleventh Station: Jesus is nailed to the Cross
    • The Twelfth Station: Jesus dies on the Cross
    • The Thirteenth Station: The body of Jesus is placed in the arms of his mother
    • The Fourteenth Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb

    A graphic for the dates and times of the Stations of the Cross, to take place every Wednesday in Lent at the St. Ignatius Chapel.

Student Spotlight

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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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    Important Dates

    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 
    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

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Office Assistant, DO CLAE

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Activity Assistant

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Teaching Assistant, Computer Science

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Senior Orientation Lead, Student Life

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Upcoming University Events

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    Emergency Assistance

    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

    HELP Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) — 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

    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

    Center for Disease Control, National STD and AIDS Hotline — 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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