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• April 22: Call for Commencement volunteers on Saturday, May 11

  Monday April 22, 2024
  

  

  Titans, if you are available Saturday, May 11, the University could use your help!

  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!

  Employees who volunteer receive Presidential Hours in exchange for your time, and lunch is provided. This opportunity is available to employees from the School of Law and McNichols campuses. Volunteers are needed at various times May 11 for the following events:

  • Baccalaureate Mass (Student Union Ballroom) — 8:30 a.m.
  • Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony — 11:30 a.m.
  • Outdoor Undergraduate Reception (Fountain Area) — Immediately following ceremony
  • Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony (Calihan Hall) — 3:30 p.m.
  • Outdoor Graduate Reception (Fountain Area) — Immediately following ceremony

  How do I volunteer?

  Check out available slots/times and register to volunteer on our Sign-up Genius. Contact Arneshia Austin, Alysa Jackson or Emily Johnson for additional information.

  Volunteer meeting

  All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory meeting Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. via Zoom.

  Dress Code

  Employee volunteers are asked to dress in business casual and/or Detroit Mercy gear. A volunteer name badge will be provided at check-in, which is located in the Athletics Office in Calihan Hall.

  Presidential Hours

  As a thank you for volunteering, an employee who is not already being pair to work by the University on May 11 will receive Presidential hours to use at an agreed-upon time with your supervisor before December 31, 2024.

  THANK YOU for supporting this exciting day for our University community!

  

• April 22: Senior send-off event celebrates Class of 2024 on April 25

  Monday April 22, 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!

  

• April 22: Join UDM’s third cohort for Search Advocate Training, April 30, May 1 and May 7-8

  Monday April 22, 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 22: Class Gift Committee looking for Class of 2025 members

  Monday April 22, 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 22: DMTC TheatreLab presents: ‘Midterm Crisis’ on April 25

  Monday April 22, 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.

• April 22: CCPD boot camp helps seniors transition to their new careers, April 29

  Monday April 22, 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 22: TENN and HIVE appreciation event, May 2

  Monday April 22, 2024
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network and the HIVE would like to thank supporters with an afternoon of food, activities and fun!

  Join the organizations on Thursday, May 2 from 2-4 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.