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  • April 17: 2025 Economic and Community Impact on Metro Detroit & Fast Facts now available

    Thursday April 17, 2025
    The cover of the 2025 Economic and Community Impact report on Metro Detroit, featuring a photo of four students participating in community service, and also featuring a University of Detroit Mercy logo.

    The cover of the 2025 Economic and Community Impact report on Metro Detroit, featuring a photo of four students participating in community service, and also featuring a University of Detroit Mercy logo.The 2025 issue of the Economic and Community Impact Report on Metro Detroit & Fast Facts is now available as a single publication. This publication is more marketing-centric and offers a more global, high-level view of UDM to general external audiences. This is of particular importance to major gift officers and annual giving audiences, especially as UDM begins work to initiate a new fundraising campaign.

    To view the latest issue, please visit https://www.udmercy.edu/about/facts.php.

  • April 17: Emerging Voices showcases student directors on April 25

    Thursday April 17, 2025
    A graphic on a blue background regarding Emerging Voices: Student-directed One Acts, featuring plays by a number of students with names listed. This free event takes place on April 25 at 11 a.m. in Reno Hall Room 164.

    All are invited to join the Detroit Mercy Department of Performing Arts for an exciting performance of “Emerging Voices: Student Directing Showcase,” on Friday, April 25 at 11 a.m., presented by the Winter 2025 Fundamentals of Directing class. The event will take place inside Reno Hall, Room 164.

    This event features a dynamic array of scenes, each crafted by our talented student directors. Don’t miss this opportunity to support and be inspired by the next generation of theatrical talent.

    No tickets are needed for this free event, and seating is first come, first serve.

    For more information or any questions, please contact Sarah Rusk at hawkinsk@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic on a blue background regarding Emerging Voices: Student-directed One Acts, featuring plays by a number of students with names listed. This free event takes place on April 25 at 11 a.m. in Reno Hall Room 164.

  • April 17: Win up to $250 through Student & Employee Satisfaction Survey through April 30

    Thursday April 17, 2025
    A graphic featuring a smart phone, with text reading, Student and Employee Satisfaction Survey, win up to a $250 gift card, check your UDM email for your Survey Link, March 18-April 30. Your Opinion Matters.

    As part of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to improving campus life, the University is conducting Student and Employee Satisfaction Surveys, which will run from Tuesday, March 18 through Wednesday, April 30.

    The confidential surveys will provide critical insight that will help the institution and is a chance for both students and employees to have their voices heard. Check your udmercy.edu email for your personalized link to compete the survey.

    In appreciation for completing the survey, both students and employees can win gift cards up to $250 by completing the survey! The earlier you complete your survey, the better your odds at winning higher amounts. Other gift cards prizes are $100 and $50, drawn bi-weekly. The incentives apply to all students and employees of all campuses at the University. A total of three $250 gift cards will be raffled for both students and employees.

    The survey is run through Ruffalo Noel Levitz, which works with more than 1,900 campuses and nonprofits nationally.

    Learn more!

    A graphic featuring a smart phone, with text reading, Student and Employee Satisfaction Survey, win up to a $250 gift card, check your UDM email for your Survey Link, March 18-April 30. Your Opinion Matters.

  • April 16: Welcome spring with TENN on April 29

    Wednesday April 16, 2025
    A flyer for the TENN Spring party, set for Tuesday, April 29 at 3 p.m. on the Student Union Patio, featuring an afternoon of crafts, food and fun. To RSVP or for more information contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

    Please join Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in welcoming spring and celebrating our community with an afternoon of crafts, food and fun on Tuesday, April 29 at 3 p.m. on the Student Union Patio.

    All are welcome to this FREE event.

    To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

    A flyer for the TENN Spring party, set for Tuesday, April 29 at 3 p.m. on the Student Union Patio, featuring an afternoon of crafts, food and fun. To RSVP or for more information contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

  • April 16: Virtual information sessions offered to learn about MCD Program, April 22 and 23

    Wednesday April 16, 2025
    An image of several people standing beneath a Welcome to the Fitzgerald Neighborhood sign.

    Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host a virtual information session about the Master of Community Development (MCD) program on Tuesday, April 22, at noon and Wednesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. 

    Join faculty and staff who will describe this one-of-a-kind program, which integrates human, organizational, physical and economic aspects of community development into a comprehensive approach to the renewal of communities.

    Learn how a Master of Community Development from Detroit Mercy can make a difference!

    Access the Zoom link here.

    To RSVP, please email Virginia Stanard at stanarvi@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic with an image at the top of several people standing beneath a Welcome to the Fitzgerald Neighborhood sign. Below the image reads the text University of Detroit Master of Community Development Virtual Information Sessions, April 22 at 12 p.m. and April 23 at 5 p.m. To register email stanarvi@udmercy.edu. The link for both sessions is provided along with a scan code for the Zoom link. Learn how a Master of Community Development from Detroit Mercy can Make a Difference. There is a Detroit Mercy logo at the bottom of the page as well as the School of Architecture and Community Development logo.

  • April 16: Register for 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

    Wednesday April 16, 2025
    A graphic with large text reading Baccalaureate Mass, Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m., Student Union Ballroom. Also featuring two QR codes and a logo for University Ministry in the upper left-hand corner.

    This year’s Baccalaureate Mass, set for the afternoon between the McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies, will be offered at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10 in the Student Union Ballroom.

    If you are a graduating student interested in attending, register here!

    If you are an employee interested in volunteering for the Baccalaureate Mass, please register here!

    A graphic with large text reading Baccalaureate Mass, Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m., Student Union Ballroom. Also featuring two QR codes and a logo for University Ministry in the upper left-hand corner.

  • April 15: UDM invited to Holy Mass Thursday, April 17

    Tuesday April 15, 2025
    A photo of the inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel, with chairs, a cross, lights, pupil and light shining through the windows.

    A photo of the inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel, with chairs, a cross, lights, pupil and light shining through the windows.The Sisters of Mercy invite the Detroit Mercy community to join together to celebrate Mass on Holy Thursday, April 17, at 4 p.m. inside the St. Ignatius Chapel on the McNichols Campus.

    Msgr. John Zenz, of Holy Name Parish, will preside at the Mass, which will include music and a reenactment of the Gospel reading, while washing the feet of anyone who wishes to have their feet washed.

    Holy Thursday Mass is also known as the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which recalls the stories of the Last Supper and the story of Passover.

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Tuesday April 15, 2025

College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 have been recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for their effort in creating and leading the Great Lakes Environmental Festival (GLEF). The 2025 GLEF featured 10 environmental posters created by Detroit Mercy students and also featured three movies about the effort of the Great Lakes Indian Tribes in habitat protection and restoration.

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