Black health, health equity is topic of online presentation
A leader in the field of Black bioethics will discuss her work in Black health and health equity in an online presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18.
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Ariana Peruzzi to speak on migrants and asylum, March 18
Ariana Peruzzi, a doctoral candidate and Newcombe Fellow at University of Michigan, will speak on “Migration: What are the rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers?” on Monday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.
Titans Announce Contract Extension for Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Achter
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr., announced that head women’s basketball coach Kate Achter has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.
Volunteer for 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Help make it a special day for graduating Titans and their families by volunteering for commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 11. All shifts are held on the McNichols Campus.
Women’s History Month Q&A: Get to know Madeline Dugan
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to women’s lacrosse head coach Madeline Dugan, who spoke about her career in athletics and more.
Last call: Nominate for Mission Leadership Awards, due March 15
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 Missione Awards and Mission Steward Award.
Creative Writing Collective set for Tuesday, March 12
Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to join the Creative Writing Collective on Tuesday, March 12, which will be led by professors Stacy Gnall and Michael Lauchlan and will focus on Writing about Place.
Alumnus Bill Priestap to give talk, “An Era of Global Insecurity,” March 13
Detroit Mercy alumnus Bill Priestap, a recognized leader in national security, will give a free talk, “An Era of Global Insecurity,” on Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Black mortality and birth justice movement highlighted in ‘Aftershock’ screening and panel discussion
All at Detroit Mercy are invited to screen the award-winning documentary, “Aftershock” on Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Life Sciences Building, Room 113.
DMTC presents staged reading, “Kayak” on March 22
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s TheatreLab series presents, “Kayak,” the captivating play by Jordan Hall for just one night only 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22.
Winners announced: 2023 UDM photography contest
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Varinder Kaur for winning the Best of Show award for her photo, “Mars Saturn Jupiter Milky Way.”
Help accessing 1098T form for taxes
Titans, do you need help accessing your 1098T? If you signed up to receive your tax form electronically, your Heartland Key will be located in the email communication you received from ECSI.
CHP welcomes its new dean
The College of Health Professions has a new dean. Ahmed Radwan began his tenure March 1. Radwan joined the University from Utica University (New York) where he was a professor of physical therapy and dean for Health Professions and Education.
Survey: Share thoughts on Mass times on McNichols Campus
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on ideal Mass times for the McNichols Campus of Detroit Mercy.
Volunteers requested for 2024 Honors Convocation
Detroit Mercy community, the Dean of Students Office is requesting volunteers for the Honors Convocation ceremonies and liturgy Sunday, March 24, held on the McNichols Campus.
Spring break hours on the McNichols Campus
The McNichols Campus has updated hours of operation during spring break, March 4-8.
Women’s basketball hosts Tuesday first-round playoff game
The Titan women’s basketball team hosts Robert Morris in the first round of the Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championship 7 p.m. Tuesday at Calihan Hall.
Center for Augmenting Intelligence in Urban Health discusses AI infrastructure with forum
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Augmenting Intelligence in Urban Health (CAIUH) met with representatives from Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the McNichols Campus Feb. 27-28 to mark a significant step forward in the journey towards harnessing artificial intelligence for transformative urban solutions.
Detroit Mercy Law’s annual Review Symposium set for March 8
Detroit Mercy Law Review hosts its 108th annual symposium, this year titled “Law School 101: An Exploration of Legal Pedagogy,” on Friday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus.
Spring break reading recommendations from the English Department
Pulitzer Prize-winning and Native American novelist N. Scott Momaday’s recent passing inspired Detroit Mercy’s English Department to compile a list of their favorite books written by Native American authors.
Join colleagues for A Time to Breathe, March 8
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for “A Time to Breathe,” on Friday, March 8 from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 208.
Dudley Randall Poetry Prize winners announced for 2024
The Department of English is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Dudley Randall Poetry Prize! Sam Gillmore earned first place for her poem, “The Girl I Used to Be.”
Fr. Patrick Kelly featured speaker at JFAN Detroit luncheon, March 7
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., author, alumnus and professor at Detroit Mercy, is the featured speaker at a Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) of Detroit luncheon, set for Thursday, March 7 at noon inside of the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
TDR to offer reusable bins for to-go meals
Beginning Monday, March 11, Metz is launching a reusable bin program for to-go shoppers from the Titan Dining Room.
President Taylor, University featured in Spotlight on the News program
President Donald Taylor was a guest recently on Spotlight on the News, which airs weekly Sunday morning on WXYZ/Channel 7. He opened the program on Feb. 25 with Chuck Stokes.
Health Humanities minor program offering curriculum innovation grants
Detroit Mercy’s Health Humanities Minor Program is offering Curriculum Innovation Grants of $1,750 to faculty in support of the development of new or revised courses that will expand its curricular offerings.
Nominate for 2024 Spirit Awards, alumni achievement honorees
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations, which honors alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2024 will be accepted until Thursday, Feb. 29.
STAR Center featured in PBS Detroit television spot
Detroit Mercy’s new and innovative STAR Center was featured in a television spot Thursday, Feb. 22 on PBS Detroit’s weekly show, One Detroit. Staff, faculty and students talked about the new STAR Center with One Detroit’s Daijah Moss.
Catch Black History Month exhibit at McNichols Library
Through the end of February, catch a glimpse of UDM history, including a look at the African American Studies program origins, as well as a collection of books on heroes of the civil rights movement, Black arts, and more.
Motown to be performed by Music Club, University Chorus
The concert is set for Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Sherwood Forest Branch of the Detroit Public Library. Music from Motown, Spirituals, Afrobeats and more will be presented at the concert celebrating Black History Month, performed by Detroit Mercy’s University Chorus and Music Club.
Financial literacy series with Ryan Mack set for Feb. 24
The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing in partnership with Trio Student Support Services (SSS) continues its Finance Seminar Webinars on Tuesday, Feb. 24 with a virtual presentation by financial expert, author and renowned public speaker Ryan Mack.
Admissions Reply Deadline extended to June 1 due to FAFSA delays
Due to 2024’s FAFSA delay, the University has extended their reply deadline from May 1 to June 1.
CES to host Systematic Innovation Workshop, March 22
The College of Engineering & Science is set to host a Systematic Innovation Workshop, set for Friday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. inside of the Siebert Innovation Center in the Engineering Building on the McNichols Campus.
Check out The Pit Stop, open 24 hours a day in Shiple Hall
Hungry for a late night study session snack? Check out The Pit Stop, open 24 hours a day inside of Shiple Hall and featuring an array of snacks, beverages, microwavable foods, ice cream and more.
Open pickleball for staff, faculty to start at Student Fitness Center
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, the sessions are for all skill levels. We invite you to join us every Tuesday and Friday from 5-6 p.m. for fun and engaging pickleball games.
Monthly liturgy and lunch set for Wednesday, Feb. 21
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to our educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch afterwards in the Commerce and Finance Building, Room 218 and time to visit with colleagues.
National Alliance on Mental Illness presentation set for Feb. 22
The NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation, hosted by the College of Health Professions and made possible by the Mission Micro-Grant, change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.
TENN to host Buddy’s fundraiser, Feb. 22
Enjoy a Detroit pizza favorite, Buddy’s, on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 20% of the proceeds will support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network.
Student mental health and wellness: How faculty can help
The College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) Development Committee invites faculty to the first of a two-part event series, beginning with a discussion on Student Mental Health and Wellness on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m.
Titan Winter Blast set for Feb. 17, featuring chili cook-off, family fun and more!
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball contest, all on the McNichols Campus.
Meet pioneering city council woman Gaby Santiago-Romero, Feb. 19
Santiago-Romero, an immigrant from Mexico and a Detroit native, will share her experiences of obtaining her undergraduate degree, her transition into the workforce, as well as other aspects of her life. Enjoy an appetizer from Metz while listening to dialogue inside of the Student Union Ballroom!
Student business pitch competition awards cash stipends, scholarships
The Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) is once again hosting the Campus Community Challenge. Scholarships up to $7,500 will be awarded to winning students/teams that are selected to be included in the final pitch competition. In addition to the opportunity for scholarships, all projects selected for the final competition will net a $250 cash stipend.
Ash Wednesday Mass schedule at Detroit Mercy
Wednesday, Feb. 14 is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Roman Catholic Church’s celebration of Lent. With this in mind, the University is offering several Masses across the campuses.
Triptych series features poet Donika Kelly on Feb. 15
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Donika Kelly as the second author in the 2024 Triptych visiting author series on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The virtual event is free and open to the community.
Diya Abdo to give talk, Re-envisioning Campuses as Refuge, Feb. 15
The founder of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), Diya Abdo, is set to give a virtual talk from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. The talk is titled, Re-envisioning Campuses as Refuge.
X-Golf fundraiser to raise money for Titan golf teams, March 10
Detroit Mercy Athletics will hold a Titans X-Golf Fundraiser on Sunday, March 10 from 1:30-4 p.m. at X-Golf in nearby Royal Oak. Players who sign up get to play in a 9-hole alternate shot tournament. The fundraiser is open to all who wish to participate!
Meet Campus Activity Board: Engaging students through events
UDM’s Campus Activity Board is a space of creativity and collaboration formed to create as many campus activities as possible to engage the student body. It is tasked with planning annual favorites such as the Halloween Boo Bash and the new Ugly Sweater Contest hosted in December.
Help celebrate Tommy Titan’s birthday, Feb. 12
Tommy Titan’s birthday is Monday, Feb. 12 and to celebrate the University is throwing a party complete with cake and photos at 1:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Student Union.
Learn about Busy Persons Retreat through information session, Feb. 9
Titans, have you ever wondered what the Busy Persons Retreat was about or thought about signing up, but didn’t know if it was right for you? Come to an informational session over Zoom on Friday, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. to learn more about it.
DMTC presents “Photograph 51” about scientific hero Rosalind Franklin, Feb. 9-18
Photograph 51 runs six performances Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9-11 and the following weekend, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 16-18. All Friday and Saturday shows are set for 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are both at 3 p.m.