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Join University Ministry in celebrating religious diversity at an interfaith dinner set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All Titans are invited.

We will break bread together and enjoy listening to a guest panel representing the Sikh, Hindu and Native American cultures present on the topic of spirituality and radical hospitality. Free food will be available for all in attendance and will feature halal, Kosher and vegetarian options.

This will also be a +1 spiritual and service hour opportunity for UDM students, and the first 25 guests to arrive will receive a free T-shirt!

For more information, please contact Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

RSVP HERE!

The Center for Career & Professional Development and the College of Engineering & Science will host the 2025 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 3-6 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend!

The fair will be held inside of the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.

Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development directly or call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu. Current students may pre-register through their Handshake accounts.

Pre-register now!

Are you teaching a class in any of the summer semesters? We need your book orders!

Submitting your book orders early ensures:

• It is on the shelves for our students
• The used-book market can be sourced to keep costs down for our students
• The book(s) can be bought back from students, if currently in use – which gives students more buy-back dollars at the end of this semester!
• Our campus remains in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which states that all universities that receive financial aid must disclose textbook information and pricing to students prior to them registering for their courses.

Summer 2025 book adoptions are due to the Bookstore by Monday, March 17.

To submit book orders, please take note of the details below and email Tracy at 2385txt@follett.com with the following information:

• Your author, title, ISBN, edition, course number and department and include whether the course material is going to be required for the class or just recommended.
• If you plan to use custom materials/course packs (bundles, lab manuals, etc.) or foreign books for your course, please get these adoptions in early as these are printed on-demand and can take a couple weeks to get set up/printed.
• If you’re not using a book for a course, please let us know, so you don’t end up on the “missing book order” list of adoptions.
• If older editions of books are submitted for the course, please make a note if new editions are acceptable to provide to the students in the event the old edition is not readily available.

For any questions, please email Tracy Buse at t.buse@follett.com.

Please join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for a roundtable discussion on preventing, recognizing and responding to workplace sexual harassment. This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 5-6:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 120.

SWE has invited Detroit Mercy’s Co-Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program Amanda Hiber, Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Megan Novell and Assistant Director of Human Resources Kim Slappy to join a conversation about the different forms harassment can take and how we can respond.

This event is geared toward women beginning their careers, but all are welcome to join and share their experiences. Join us for dinner, dessert and great discussions!

Are you curious about Detroit’s connection to the Underground Railroad? Would you like to attend a Baptist service or celebrate Black History Month with an educational experience? Do you want to get out into Detroit and experience the city?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, then join University Ministry and the African American Studies Program for a Faith in the D event on Feb. 16! This day includes a trip to Second Baptist Church for Sunday service, a tour of the worship space and history of their Underground Railroad history and culminates with lunch in the city.

Lunch and transportation are provided at no cost. All are welcome!

We will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the University Ministry Office (Lower Level of Student Union across from the Book Store). Transportation will be provided to Second Baptist Church. If you are driving yourself, please meet us at 10:15 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church.

Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (details on this coming soon!) We will return to campus at approximately 2:30 p.m.

For more information or questions, please contact University Minister for Faith Formation Anna Bryson at lawleran@udmercy.edu or visit our office in the Lower Level of the Student Union (across from the Book Store).

RSVP HERE!

The Community Engaged Learning (CEL) proposal committee is offering a CEL Proposal Workshop for those interested in submitting a proposal for a CEL course or just interested in learning more about Community Engaged Learning. The workshop will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 205. Lunch will be provided for all. RSVP is required.

If you are interested in attending the workshop, please contact Director of Community Engaged Learning Tim Hipskind to RSVP at hipskijt@udmercy.edu, who will give you the materials needed and get your lunch order. In-person attendance is highly recommended, but a Zoom link will be provided for those who need to attend virtually.

Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is a form of experiential learning in which students achieve learning objectives of academic courses through collaborative work with non-profit and community leaders on issues in our community. The proposals are a tool for engaging all CEL faculty to get input on how we can work together to enhance CEL at Detroit Mercy.

The ReBUILDetroit Learning Community on Identity Formation is hosting a virtual healing session for equity and inclusion leaders in STEM — led by Sarina Saturn, neuroscientist and editor of the ADVANCE Journal — on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 12:45 p.m. This event is co-hosted by the Inclusive Teaching Learning Community.

During this session, we will:

• Recognize the impact of trauma on our brains and physiology and resultant impacts on personal and professional well-being
• Apply neuroscience-informed techniques to enhance emotional resilience and cope with the challenges of equity-centered leadership roles
• Cultivate sustainable self-care strategies, including the use of contemplative-based exercises, somatic tuning, self-compassion and creativity
• Foster collective healing through communities of support and solidarity among leaders working toward equity and inclusion in STEM.

Please register by Feb. 5. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

For more information or questions, please contact Assistant Professor of Physics Hiba Assi at assihi@udmercy.edu.

Register Here!

Detroit Mercy is celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses throughout February.

Below are the event details. Stay up to date with this and other programming by visiting Detroit Mercy Live.

All event dates and times are subject to change.

Feb. 2-28
Black Saints Exhibit
Fountain Lounge

See portraits and read about Black Catholics who are undergoing the process to be made saints in the Catholic Church.

Feb. 5
Interfaith Dinner
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom

Celebrate our religious diversity with fellow Titans over a free meal at the Interfaith Dinner. A guest panel — representing Sikh, Hindu and Native American cultures — will speak on the topic of Radical Hospitality.

Halal, kosher and vegetarian options are available. The first 25 attendees will receive a free T-shirt.

Register online here

This event is hosted by University Ministry.

Feb. 6
Book talk with Kidada Williams
7 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom

Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams will discuss her book I Saw Death Coming, which chronicles the racial violence against African Americans during Reconstruction and how they responded with resistance and resilience.  This volume was long-listed for the National Book Award for Nonfiction.

A reception sponsored by Alumni Relations will precede the event from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Ballroom lobby.

A Q&A and book signing will follow Williams’ talk.

This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program, the Black Abolitionist Archive and Alumni Relations, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

Feb. 6
NOMAS lecture series with Antoine Bryant
5 p.m.
SACD Exhibition Space

The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host the third annual Black History Month lecture series featuring three prominent Black designers.

Antoine Bryant — a thought leader and community engagement expert with more than 25 years of experience in planning and design, development and empowerment of underserved communities across the U.S. — is leading the first lecture on Feb. 6, entitled “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: A Detroit Love Story.”

This lecture series is sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.

Feb. 7
NOMAS lecture series with Saundra Little
5 p.m.
SACD Exhibition Space

The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host the third annual Black History Month lecture series featuring three prominent Black designers.

Saundra Little — a principal and director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Detroit architectural firm of Quinn Evans, who brings more than two decades of architectural expertise — will host the Feb. 7 lecture with her presentation, entitled “Architecture + History Beyond Black History Month.”

This lecture series is sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.

Feb. 12
6 Mile Meetup
12:45 p.m.
Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

Support Black-owned businesses and enjoy some free food by Fork in Nigeria while learning about the African American Studies Program.

This event is sponsored by the African American Studies program.

Feb. 14
Love Stories from the Underground Railroad
Noon
Student Union Ballroom

Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine will discuss the story of Adam and Sarah Crosswhite, who made their way from enslavement in Kentucky to Marshall, Mich., then faced possible recapture before the community rallied to their defense.

The University Chorus will perform a couple of songs from the African American experience. Lunch will also be provided for attendees.

This event is co-sponsored by the Black Abolitionist Archive and Student Affairs.

Feb. 16
Faith and Freedom Tour
8:30 a.m.
University Ministry Office

This informative excursion includes Sunday service at the Second Baptist Church, a tour of the worship space and history of their association with the Underground Railroad and culminates with lunch at a local restaurant in the city.

Lunch and transportation are provided at no cost.

This event is co-sponsored by University Ministry and the African American Studies Program with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

Feb. 18
Book talk with Edda Fields-Black
7 p.m.
Virtual

Edda Fields-Black, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will discuss her book Combee, which explores the work of Harriet Tubman as a spy and a scout in the Carolinas during the Civil War.

A Q&A will follow Fields-Black’s virtual talk.

Register for webinar here

This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program and the Black Abolitionist Archive, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

Feb. 19
Student Life treat day celebrating Black-owned businesses
Noon-4 p.m.
Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

Stop by the Student Life Office to enjoy a delicious treat as we celebrate local business Good Cakes and Bakes!

Feb. 20
Movie night: The Princess and the Frog
7 p.m.
Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

Grab your friends and be transported to the bayous of New Orleans during this movie night featuring Disney’s animated musical.

Feb. 24
Panel discussion, “The Talk”
Noon
Bargman Room, McNichols Campus Library

A panel of professors, police, parents and local journalist Greg Bowens will discuss “The Talk” that African American parents have had for generations with their children — especially their sons — in an effort to keep them safe when confronted by law enforcement or other authority figures.

A box lunch will be provided to those who RSVP.

This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program, the Black Abolitionist Archive and McNichols Campus Library, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

Feb. 25
Soul food cooking class
6 p.m.
Eastern Market

Further information will be forthcoming.

Feb. 27
NOMAS lecture series with Bryan Cook
5 p.m.
SACD Exhibition Space

The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) at Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development (SACD) will host the third annual Black History Month lecture series featuring three prominent Black designers.

The final lecture features Bryan Cook — principal and founder of local firm developARCHITECTURE and long-time advocate for inclusiveness, diversity and excellence in design — who will deliver his talk, entitled “So, You Want to Print a House?” on Feb. 27.

This lecture series is sponsored by NOMAS and SACD.

Feb. 28
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) game night
5 p.m.
Commerce & Finance Building, Room 104

Head over to Commerce & Finance for some friendly competition and camaraderie with your fellow Titans and UDM neighbors at the TENN game night. Snacks and prizes will be available amidst the fun!

This event is sponsored by TENN.

Many UDM students and employees exemplify the mission of Detroit Mercy as we learn and work together. The Mission Effectiveness Team is once again soliciting nominations for the University’s Mission Leadership Awards — the Vivere ex Missione Award and Agere ex Missione Award.

All members of the University community — including students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters are invited to nominate students and employees for the Vivere and Agere ex Missione Awards. You are also welcome to re-nominate an individual who was not selected in a previous year.

The Vivere ex Missione Award (“to live out the mission”) is presented annually to graduating students who best exemplify the mission of Detroit Mercy. An undergraduate and graduate student are selected from the McNichols Campus, and a law and dental student are selected from the Riverfront and Corktown Campuses. This award is presented at the students’ respective commencement ceremony.

The Agere ex Missione Award (“to do the mission”) is presented annually to three individuals employed at the University — a faculty member, staff member and administrator — who exemplify the mission of Detroit Mercy. This award will be presented at the Spotlight on Excellence Celebration on May 13.

Nominators are asked to speak to how their nominee fosters four guiding values inspired by the University’s mission: education of the whole person; service that leads to justice; recognition of the sacred in all; and building a community of inclusivity.

The nomination deadline for the Mission Leadership Awards is Friday, March 14.

Find out more about the awards, including a list of past recipients, and nominate students or employees at the Mission Leadership Awards webpage.

For more information or any questions, please contact the co-chairs of the Mission Effectiveness Team, Ashlee Barnes (barnesav@udmercy.edu) or Mary-Catherine Harrison (mc.harrison@udmercy.edu).

SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HERE!

It’s time to nominate a phenomenal woman who makes a difference here at Detroit Mercy!

The selected faculty, staff or administrator will be honored at the Phenomenal Women’s Reception on Wednesday, March 19.

The Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. The Ashley Grey Legacy Award will be presented to a faculty or staff representative at Detroit Mercy.

Nominations will close on Wednesday, Feb. 19 to allow for the selection committee to review all nominations carefully.

Submit nominations here!

The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company brings Tennessee Williams’ classic American play, The Glass Menagerie, to life across two weekends beginning Feb. 7 at the Marlene Boll Theatre located at 1401 Broadway Street in downtown Detroit.

Set in St. Louis during the 1930s, the play follows the struggles of the Wingfield family as they navigate dreams, desires and the delicate balance between reality and illusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for her past glory as she cares for her restless son, Tom, and fragile daughter, Laura. Amanda pushes Tom to find a suitor for Laura, leading to the arrival of Jim, a gentleman caller, whose visit has unexpected consequences for the family.

The plays run Friday, Saturday and Sunday across two weekends, Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 3 p.m.

Special Events:

• Friday, Feb. 7 — Opening Night Reception & Celebration: Celebrate the opening performance with cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
• Friday, Feb. 7 — Also CHASS Night at the Theatre: $5 tickets for students and alumni of the College of Liberal Arts & Education/College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with code CHASS25. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CHASS by emailing theatre@udmercy.edu.
• Saturday, Feb. 8 — High School Night: Free tickets and talkback following the performance for high school students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 or email theatre@udmercy.edu for reservations.
• Sunday, Feb. 9 — Unmasking Tennessee Williams: Explore the profound themes, complex characters and emotional depth that define Tennessee Williams’ plays. Whether you’re a long-time admirer or new to his work, this talkback promises to provide a deeper appreciation of Williams’ enduring legacy in American drama. Presented by UDM Professor of English Michael Barry as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
• Friday, Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day Special: All tickets $10!

For more information or any questions please email theatre@udmercy.edu or visit www.udmercy.edu/life/theatre.

Get Tickets Here!

Please join the College of Engineering & Science for UNREAL, the second annual science communication art exhibit at Detroit Mercy. This exhibit, which runs from Feb. 10-14, will feature about 30 works of science-informed art that touch on topics like futurism, science fiction, inventions, fantasy, metaphor, challenging the impossible, and utopias and dystopias.

This FREE event will take place in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building from 2-7 p.m. each day of the exhibit. Tickets are not required for entry, but please RSVP below so we know how many to expect.

This event is made possible in part by the Titan Innovation Fund and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

RSVP HERE!

Do you need help creating or revising that snapshot of your academic achievements, accomplishments and work experience/skills? If so, this resume readiness workshop is for you!

Please join Associate Professor of English Sigrid Streit and Writing Center Director Erin Bell on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 3:30-5 p.m. inside of Briggs Building, Room 205, for a resume workshop designed to help you write your way to workplace success by showcasing your educational achievements and accomplishments to future employers. Students will learn about revising their resume’s content, organization and design during a hands-on workshop.

Bring your resumes and any job or internship ads you are planning to apply for! The workshop is free and snacks will be provided.

Sign up here!

Have you had a traumatic experience that you have overcome that you’d like to share in order to deliver a clear and powerful message to others? Detroit Mercy and storyteller/artist Satori Shakoor offers two workshops to share tools and help develop the story of your personal journey.

In session one, Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Engineering Innovation Space, participants will become familiar with the basic tools of the craft of storytelling. Participants will choose a true personal or organization story to tell and identify the purpose they want to fulfill in telling it. This story will be developed throughout the workshop experience.

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.

A second session is set for April 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. in Health Professions Facility (CHP), Room 124. Four storytellers will be chosen from session one to develop their stories with Shakoor for presentation in front of an audience at the Bridges not Fences VI: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery event at the University.

You don’t want to miss this powerful event series. 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!

Calling all faculty, staff and administrators!

The Go Move Challenge is back for its 13th year this February! This exciting, month-long competition brings Jesuit colleges and universities across the nation together to promote health and wellness by tracking physical activity.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to log their active minutes to help our campus compete for the title of the most active school in the Jesuit community. Awards go to the institution that tracks the most minutes, the highest average number of minutes per participant and with the highest average number of minutes per region.

With weekly prizes for participants and a grand prize for the most active team or department, this is your chance to stay motivated, build camaraderie and celebrate a healthy lifestyle. Let’s show our school pride and make this our most successful year yet!

Register here!

Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in making Valentine’s Day cards for our community partners on Monday, Feb. 3 at 11:30-12:30 p.m.

Students will earn service hours while helping to show appreciation to our amazing community.

The card-making will take place in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 104.

For more information or questions, students can contact Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

Sign up here!

Fund your student org project today!

Apply for a grant of up to $200 (10 grants available) to be awarded to UDM student organizations and their org university 800 accounts in support of activities that promote Detroit Mercy’s mission. Celebrate Spirit themes (radical hospitality, stewardship of creation, solidarity, joy) or Mercy critical concerns and Jesuit values (racism, immigration, non-violence) are given priority.

The mini mission grant encourages students to actively participate in embodying the Detroit Mercy values and empowers students with seed money to take action on their ideas and foster a culture of entrepreneurship and initiative. It also helps to cultivate a sense of community and belonging by emphasizing fellowship and collaboration to promote positive change, which involves social change, by addressing poverty, advocacy for marginalized communities or pursing environmental sustainability.

Only four criteria are needed for a project or activity to receive a grant:

• The project or activity must promote one or more elements of Detroit Mercy’s mission.
• Students must be personally involved in the project or activity (no pass-through funding of other people’s projects).
• You must be a student at the University during the time the project or activity takes place.
• The grant monies must be spent by April 30, and a short summary of the event (used for media purposes) and three to four pictures/short videos of the event must be submitted to the University Ministry Office.

The application is available now, and grants will be awarded until Feb. 28.

For more information or any questions, please contact Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

Apply here!

Join members of the University community on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for a transformative experience where ancient practices and modern vibrations merge to restore balance within.

Focus on enhancing overall health and well-being. Wellness sessions take place in Room 305 of the Briggs Building and feature an hour of group qigong/tai chi followed by a relaxing, restorative sound bath.

Qigong is slow physical movements originally practiced by ancient, indigenous peoples of China as traditional medicine. Today, an estimated 2.5 million Americans practice qigong to enhance physical and emotional well-being.

Please confirm your attendance by emailing Associate Professor of Social Work Janet Joiner at joinerjm@udmercy.edu. Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register only if you can attend.

Radical Hospitality is the intentional welcoming of those we know and those we don’t yet know into a community of belonging. In the Mercy and Jesuit traditions, we are asked to embrace the stranger as our neighbor, in the spirit of love, mercy and justice.

At UDM, one of the most significant ways we extend radical hospitality is through compassionate, patient-centered care. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, our faculty and students seek to provide care that honors the dignity of each individual and meets patients where they are. The latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness Team (MET) series, “A Year in Radical Hospitality,” features one of those initiatives.

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.

Read the feature and find out more HERE!

Professor of Chemistry Mark Benvenuto was recently awarded the Numismatic Ambassador Award by Florida United Numismatists (FUN), a non-profit organization that promotes numismatics in Florida and around the world. Only five awards are granted per year to those who have made a significant contribution to numismatics, which can qualify as a hobby or an academic discipline.

The College of Health Professions & McAuley School of Nursing’s Simulation, Technology & Research (STAR) Center recently received provisional accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare through Dec. 31, 2026.

The 5,000-square-foot center located in the College of Health Professions Facility includes simulated hospital suites equipped with medical supplies, technologies and human patient simulators is designed to prepare students to provide safe, competent and compassionate care in the clinical setting.

Learn more about the STAR Center.

Join us during Mission week when we open our fourth season of What’s the Tea with Ministry as we brew an enlightening discussion with our special guests, Ashlee Barnes and Mary-Catherine Harrison, co-chairs of the Mission Effectiveness Team at Detroit Mercy. Barnes shares her remarkable journey from adjunct faculty to a full-time assistant professor, revealing her passion for nurturing student-centered education. Meanwhile, Harrison reflects on her 17-year tenure at the University, where her dedication to fostering Detroit Mercy’s mission shines through. Together, they unravel the tapestry of the University’s Jesuit and Mercy values, offering listeners a glimpse into their collaborative journey.

As we explore the heart of mission-driven work, discover the impact of the Mission Leadership Awards and the development of core values that help align the University community with its mission. Hear firsthand accounts of the joys and challenges faced by the Mission Effectiveness Team as they strive to foster an environment enriched by mentorship and community engagement. From classroom conversations to broader societal contributions, our guests illustrate how Detroit Mercy’s commitment to inclusivity and social justice creates a holistic educational atmosphere that nurtures the whole person.

The podcast, where University Ministry and others in the Detroit Mercy community spill the tea on living out the Jesuit and Mercy mission, was created to expand mission-centered content available to the University community. It is an opportunity to engage in conversations, reflections and interviews with students, staff, faculty, community partners and more.

Listen Here!

Students, the STAR Center needs help selecting a name its new manikin!

Visit this form to help pick the name for the new manikin. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m.

The STAR Center is a state of the art 5,000 square foot center located on the second floor of the College of Health Professions (CHP) Building.

Submit entries here!

Please join us for the President’s Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge on the McNichols Campus. This is a casual gathering for employees with an opportunity to ask questions of members of the President’s Council, share ideas and mingle with colleagues. An exciting announcement will also be shared and celebrated!

Wine and light refreshments will be served. This event is in-person only.

An invitation will be sent in early February for the President’s Forum on Feb. 27 from 12:45-2 p.m. in Chemistry 114 (and virtually). University updates will be presented at that event.

The Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s annual signature winter event, returns Saturday, Feb. 1, followed by a UDM men’s basketball contest with Green Bay, all taking place on the McNichols Campus.

All Titans — students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family and guests — are invited to join us at the Student Fitness Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for some winter festivities and camaraderie!

Various teams of chili chefs from across the University’s campuses will turn up the heat at the wildly popular chili cook-off! Refreshments will be provided by Eastern Market Brewery and the EA Café, the student-run coffee cart. Snuggle up for some horse-drawn trolley rides and have a blast at the outdoor ice-skating rink, playing cornhole, fowling, cookie decorating, games and activities and more!

Following the fun at the Student Fitness Center, head over to Calihan Hall to cheer on the Titans as they battle Green Bay at 1 p.m.

Cost for attendance is $5 for students and $20 for alumni, faculty, staff and guests. Children 12 and under are free! Admission includes tastings at the chili cook-off, food and refreshments, all games and activities and a ticket to the men’s basketball contest.

Register for Titan Winter Blast.

Detroit Mercy’s Psychology Department is excited to invite you to an open house and alumni panel for our Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology program! The first event is set for Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 208. For those who cannot attend in person, a virtual option is available on Zoom. Zoom Meeting ID: 965 4187 3178, Passcode: IO-Psych.

This event is your chance to explore how our program prepares students for careers in human resources, organizational culture, leadership development and more.

The first three panelists are Allison Urban, HR Generalist at Opus IVS, Erin Riden, Regional HR Leader at Trane Technologies, and Lindsay Myers, an HR Generalist at Williams International. These accomplished professionals will share insights on driving organizational growth and effectiveness across industries.

Three dates total are being offered — Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20 — and all three will take place in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 208 from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

Why attend?

• Learn about our flexible 33-credit accelerated program designed for working professionals
• Discover opportunities like 250-hour internships and community engaged learning
• Hear from successful alumni about their career journeys and program experiences
• Network with faculty, current students and fellow attendees

For more information, please contact program director Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu or (586)-873-1743.

Join us to take the first step in advancing your career in I/O Psychology!

Join University Ministry for Beats of Unity Drum Circle, which takes place during Mission Week 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on the McNichols Campus. Mission week celebrates the gathering of our community to honor, reflect on and learn more about our mission and identity through our Mercy heritage and Ignatian traditions.

All are welcome to this free event and no experience is necessary. Drums provided or bring your own.

For more information or questions, please contact University Minister Daniel Greig at greigda@udmercy.edu.

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Mission Week celebrates the gathering of our community to honor, reflect on and learn more about our Detroit Mercy mission and identity through our Mercy heritage and Ignatian traditions.

A number of activities designed to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity will take place during Mission Week from Friday, Jan. 24 through Friday, Jan. 31, as follows:

• Friday, Jan. 24 at 1-2 p.m. (Zoom) — Workshop: “Integrating Catholic Social Thought, Mercy Critical Concerns and the Jesuit Universal Apostolic Preferences as Empowering Assets for Decision Making” (for employees)
• Saturday, Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Stillness: Silent retreat at Maxis Spirituality Center with University Ministry
• Sunday, Jan. 26 at 6:30-7:45 p.m., Commerce & Finance Building, Room 118 — Faith with Friends: Dinner and a Guided Prayer Experience (for students)
• Sunday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m., St. Ignatius Chapel — Sunday Mass
• Monday, Jan. 27 at 9 a.m., Student Union — New Employee Orientation to Mission 101 with HR and OMI offices (for employees)
• Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 12:45-1:45 p.m., Student Union, Room 208 — Mission Deep Dive 201: Delve into the spirit and story of our founders (for employees)
• Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 1-2 p.m., Fountain Lounge — Beats of Unity Drum Circle: Creating community rhythm
• Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 12-2 p.m., St. Ignatius Chapel — OMI Mass and lunch: Pizza served in Commerce & Finance Building after Mass
• Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 3-4 p.m. — M.U.G. Hour: Mingle, unwind and gather with free cookies, trivia and prizes
• Thursday, Jan. 30 at 12:45-2:45 p.m., Chemistry Building, Room 114 — UDM Mission and Values Forum: Report from the Mission Effectiveness Team (for employees)
• Friday, Jan. 31 at 1-2:30 p.m., Fountain Lounge — Jummah Connect: Prayer, snacks and conversation with Oussama, our Muslim chaplain
• Friday, Jan. 31 — Wellness and Mindfulness Seminar (for CHP staff and faculty)

More on Mission Week!

Detroit Mercy’s Alumni Relations Office is accepting nominations for the 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. This annual event during Homecoming recognizes seven alumni for their significant accomplishments in both their professional careers and in their commitment to community. Nominations are due Jan. 30.

If you know of any alumni who are making or have made extraordinary achievements in their careers, please nominate them for this prestigious recognition.

Award criteria includes:

• Nominee should be a respected member of his/her chosen profession (active or recently retired).
• Nominee has been recognized in their industry for exemplary professional achievements.
• Nominee should be engaged in the community, either with Detroit Mercy or another civic/community organization.
• Nominee has demonstrated a willingness to financially support Detroit Mercy at some level either in the past or in the future.
• Nominee must be available to accept the award in person.
• Nominee shall not have received any University of School/College award in the last five years.

The Spirit Awards are held annually during Homecoming weekend. You may view honorees of past awards HERE.

For more information or any questions, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Peggy Pattison at 313-578-0327 or pattisma@udmercy.edu.

Submit nominations for 2025 Spirit Awards HERE!

NOTE: The first Creative Writing Collective has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 28 due to inclement weather.

Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective (CWC) on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30-6:45 p.m.!

Poet-in Resident and Adjunct Instructor Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead a conversation on “braiding” in poetry for this first installment of the winter semester. The gathering will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 205.

No writing experience is necessary to join the CWC! You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

Save the date for future Creative Writing Collective dates this semester:

• Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m.: Special virtual CWC gathering
  Register at https://linktr.ee/DetroitMercyEnglish
• Monday, March 24, 5:30 p.m., Briggs Building, Room 301

Please contact english@udmercy.edu with questions or to join the CWC mailing list.

Keep up with the Detroit Mercy English Department on Instagram and Facebook @detroitmercyenglish.

Join the Detroit Mercy College of Business Administration‘s Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME Center) for “Perspectives on Leadership,” featuring Mike Kaufmann, former CEO of the pharmaceutical segment of Cardinal Health. Kaufmann was the 2023 recipient of the Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement, the healthcare distribution industry’s highest individual achievement. He will share lessons on leadership and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

This event will take place on March 12 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge on the McNichols Campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and learn from a respected leader in the field.

This event is free and open to the public with advanced registration. Refreshments will be provided.

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Eric Hespenheide ’75, a Marketing and Accounting graduate and former CEO and chair of the Board of the Global Reporting Initiative, responsible for creating measurement standards for a sustainable planet, will be the keynote speaker during the College of Business Administration‘s alumni week.

Hespenheide will provide a presentation on “Accounting for Climate Change.”

The FREE event is set for Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. This event is open to the public, and refreshments will be available at 5 p.m.

Interested participants are asked to reserve tickets at the link below by March 12.

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Associate Professor of Biology Stokes Baker presented his work on integrating bee biology research with lab courses at the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology symposium on bee research.

Lisa 2, a novel by Professor of English Nick Rombes, was published in December by Calamari Archives out of New York City. His conversation about the novel with musician Mike Shiflet, who wrote an original soundtrack to accompany the novel, appeared at Vol. 1 Brooklyn.

Detroit Mercy community, please join us as we remember, celebrate and share memories of Sr. Judy Mouch, RSM on Monday, Jan. 27.

A Mass of Remembrance will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life reception and program at 4:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

For those who would like to make a gift in memory of Sr. Judy, the University has established the Sr. Judith A. Mouch, RSM Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship has been established to honor her, a beloved member of both the Sisters of Mercy and Detroit Mercy communities.

This scholarship, initiated through a gift from the estate of Mercy College alumna Patricia Beck, will support nursing students annually, continuing Sr. Judy’s legacy of compassion and service. We invite you to celebrate her life and impact by contributing to this scholarship fund.

Sr. Judy was a much-beloved member of the University community since 1995. She entered eternal life on Dec. 14, 2024 at age 77.

University Recreation’s Adventure Series takes Titans for an exciting skiing or snowboarding trip to Mt. Brighton on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6-9 p.m.

Grab some friends and your winter weather gear for a fun night on the slopes! Tickets are just $20 and include admission along with your choice of ski or snowboard rental. Limited transportation is available, so be sure to secure your spot early.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get outside to hit the slopes and enjoy a fun evening with fellow students and staff!

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Are you passionate about helping others, understanding the human mind and making a meaningful impact? Put that passion into practice and join us for a virtual open house on Monday, Jan. 27 from 6-7 p.m. to learn about Detroit Mercy’s Clinical Psychology Master of Arts program!

A Zoom link will be provided upon registration for the event.

In this interactive session you will meet program director Lee Eshelman and get your questions answered directly. You will also learn about the program’s focus on training mental healthcare providers in psychotherapy and psychological assessment.

If you’re considering a career in mental health, this is a great opportunity to learn more about how our program can help you achieve your goals as well as discover career opportunities including roles in hospitals, mental health clinics and outpatient care centers

Learn more about the Clinical Psychology M.A. program HERE.

For questions or more information, please contact Eshelman at eshelmlr@udmercy.edu.

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Our day-to-day lives often force us to face immense challenges, whether it is isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic, loss of family and friends from war and violence or encountering racism in the workplace. Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Healing offers a series of events to counter these experiences.

This event series will start with a workshop where you can craft a story of your own with storyteller Satori Shakoor. This workshop will be followed by further development of stories, culminating in the sharing of select stories at Bridges not Fences 6 and introduction of various methods of healing.

Bridges not Fences 6 will be attended by licensed professionals in the event that audience members need further support.

All are welcome to participate and attend.

Please save the date for the two upcoming events:

• Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Engineering Innovation Space: Storytelling Workshop. Come craft your story with storyteller Satori Shakoor (limit 25 attendees)
• Wednesday, April 9, 5:30-8 p.m. in Health Professions Facility (CHP), Room 124: Bridges not Fences 6. Hear stories of trauma and healing from those in our community. Stay to learn methods of healing.

More information and links to register will be shared in the coming weeks.

School of Dentistry Dean Mert N Aksu recently shared insights on the potential short- and long-term effects of discontinuing community water fluoridation in an article in Becker’s Dental +DSO Review. Aksu highlights water fluoridation’s critical role in preventing tooth decay and promoting public health.

Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher and University librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name.

Now in its 55th year, the prize continues Dudley Randall’s legacy of amplifying creative voices within the Detroit Mercy community.

Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines. All topics and poetic forms are welcome. The winner of the first prize must be available to read the poem at the annual Honors Convocation on March 23.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 7. First prize is $150 with second prize of $75 and third prize of $50. The judges of this year’s contest are Reem Abou-Samra, Maisy Card and Robert Laidler.

Find out more about the Dudley Randall Poetry Prizes and read winning poems from previous years here. For questions or more information about this year’s contest, please contact UDM’s Poet-in Residence Stacy Gnall at gnallsc@udmercy.edu.

Submit your poem here!

Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Architecture & Community Development Noah Resnick was awarded the prestigious American Institute of Architects (AIA) Michigan President’s Award for creatively bridging the education of the architect and the profession of architecture.

The President’s Award was created in 1992 by AIA Michigan to honor architects who practice in the education or corporate sectors and who have made exceptional contributions to the profession and their community through academia, business or government.

From SACD Dean Dan Pitera: “Resnick is a nimble educator and professional who has directly developed an expansive educational vision for SACD that draws from both the academic and professional environments. For almost two decades, Noah has been an intentional champion for a mission-driven and student-centered approach to educate SACD’s graduates focused on practicing and contributing to AIA with a global perspective. SACD’s faculty, staff, and students would like congratulations Noah on the great honor!”

The Detroit Mercy Writing Center is offering three upcoming online training sessions to help student writers improve their writing and critical thinking skills.

All sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 1-1:45 p.m.

The sessions are as follows:

• Jan. 21 – Integrating Source Material: Participants will learn effective methods for incorporating research and citations into scholarly projects
• Feb. 4 – Using Microsoft Word for Formatting and References: Learners will review essential tools in MS Word for professional document formatting and reference management.
• Feb. 18 – Avoiding Plagiarism: The host will review tools and strategies to ensure originality and proper source acknowledgment and citation.

Zoom links will be provided the day before each event to those who have RSVP. The Writing Center will provide proof of attendance to professors upon request.

RSVP HERE!

Registration is open for students, staff and faculty to present at the 19th annual University’s Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE).

CSACE, to be held from 12-8:30 p.m. April 3 at the Student Fitness Center, is an opportunity for students, staff and faculty to be recognized for their work throughout the academic year. It will feature research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and more.

Presenter registration and abstract submissions are due by 5 p.m. March 3. To register, visit the link below. For more information contact Michele Favoretto at favoremi@udmercy.edu.

Register here.

Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation (URec) has something for everyone this winter with its intramural sports programming.

Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.

URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Winter 2025 intramural programming includes basketball, futsal (indoor soccer), pickleball, dodgeball, esports and tennis. The leagues are FREE for all.

Please contact URec Assistant Director Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions, comments or concerns.

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Join us for an evening of powerful conversation with Harvard and Yale trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene and special guest Orlando Bailey, Emmy award-winning journalist and executive director of Outlier Media, on Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus, Room 226.

Atuahene will share her new book Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America, in which she tells a riveting, braided tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they advance and flourish and who profits.

During the conversation, she and Bailey will dive into some of the most pressing issues facing Detroit today. They’ll explore housing affordability, racialized property tax administration and the ongoing legacy of racist policies.

This candid and thought-provoking discussion promises to challenge your thinking and inspire meaningful conversation. Come ready to engage, ask questions and leave with a deeper understanding of how racist policies shape communities.

Refreshments will be provided, and the cost of general admission includes a copy of Plundered!

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Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their winter term tuition. Payment plans are available through your UDM portal until Feb. 15.

Sign up by Wednesday, Jan. 15 in order to take advantage of the five-month payment option.

For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact at 1-800-339-8131 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or go to studentsupport.transactcampus.com/hc/en-us.

Detroit Mercy’s College Panhellenic Council (CPC) sororities want to recruit you!

Sign up and join Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Beta Gamma and Sigma Sigma Sigma in a week of connection, conversation and fun starting Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Not sure if sorority life is for you? Potential new members can get a preview and ask any questions at orientation on Jan. 21 during dead hour or at 7 p.m. Check out the open house at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom to preview all three amazing groups and kick off the week!

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The University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest with a big shout out to Jordan Shear, Law student, for winning the Best of Show award for the photo titled “Red, Gold, and Renaissance.”

This contest has been a wonderful opportunity to bring the Detroit Mercy community together and share a collective love for photography. At UDM, we celebrate success not only in academics but also in creativity, as part of our commitment to educating the whole person.

First-place winners and honorable mentions, listed below by category, are as follows:

• Abstract/Conceptual
  First Place: Julia Archer, Architecture & Community Development student — “Tuckaleechee” 
  Honorable Mention: Sulman Hans, dean of School of Optometry — “Eye of the Titan” 
  Honorable Mention: Dominika Owoc, Architecture & Community Development student — “Look Up!”
• After Dusk to Dawn
  First Place: Danica Bogdanovic, Architecture & Community Development student — “Detroit Raving Spirit”
  Honorable Mention: Nicholas Yaquinto, Engineering & Science student — “Sunsets in the 313” 
  Honorable Mention: Avishek Mukherjee, faculty member of College of Engineering & Science — “Port Crescent Aurora”
• Digital Manipulation
  First Place: Colin Gaddey, Engineering & Science student — “Crossroads in The Sky”
  Honorable Mention: Batoul Mortada, Engineering & Science student — “Digital Mirage”
  Honorable Mention: Dominika Owoc, Architecture & Community Development student — “UDM Tower”
• Nature/Scenic
  First Place: Margaret Swanney, Architecture & Community Development student — “Wrobel Domowy”
  Honorable Mention: Tessa White, Architecture & Community Development student — “The Dolomites”
  Honorable Mention: Colin Gaddey, Engineering & Science student — “Detroit Tree Python”
• People
  First Place: Julia Manni, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences student — “Man in Monaco”
  Honorable Mention: Lynn Vitale, administrator, Admissions and Recruitment — “Fourth of July”
  Honorable Mention: Jude Rodriguez, Engineering & Science student — “Noel”

Shear will receive a $500 gift card and a 20×30 mounted print of the winning photograph. All first place winners will receive a $100 gift card and a 16×24 mounted print of their winning photograph.

The winning photos will be on display in the lobby of the McNichols Campus Library. Be sure to stop by in person to view the photos or visit the UDM Photo Contest website at the link below to view the winners and the honorable mentions.

Many thanks to all who participated and a special thanks to Anthony Cressey for organizing the contest, as well the community members who generously volunteered their time and effort to judge the entries.

2024 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest.

Fitness classes offered by University Recreation begin Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the Student Fitness Center. Here’s what is being offered:

• Yoga — This one-hour session is designed to help you to unwind, stretch and strengthen in a supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a complete beginner, this class will help you find your balance and peace.
  When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
  Where: Group Exercise Room
• Titan Training — This high energy session combines cardio and strength training to help you build muscle and improve your overall fitness.
  When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  Where: Upstairs on the fitness floor

Mats and equipment will be provided for both classes.

Don’t wait—spots are filling up fast! Reserve yours today and kick off your fitness journey with us.

Reserve your spot here!

Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Mortiere ’82, ’86 has been selected by the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) Board of Trustees as the recipient of the 2025 Dental Faculty Award.

The award recognizes two dentist members actively involved in the education of dental or graduate dental students from the Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to organized dentistry.