Category: CC News
Free fitness classes from URec now available
University Recreation is now offering free fall fitness classes for all! The classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 12. Classes feature Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fitness 101 and Fitness 202 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, respectively.
Students: Collaborate for “Pitch-A-Thon,” teams can earn up to $500
All Detroit Mercy students are invited to take part in a “Pitch-A-Thon,” collaborating with students of other disciplines on innovative community health solutions for cash prizes of up to $500 per team.
Charlton Center Speaker Series continues Oct. 3
Reta Jo Lewis, president and chair of the Export Import Bank (EXIM) of the United States, will be the featured speaker in the Charlton Center for Responsible Investing’s second annual Speaker Series.
Students: Earn mini-grants for Creative Community Engagement Projects
Ford Community Corps Partnerships (FCCP) grants provide funds to support student-faculty teams that have creative student-learning ideas. The deadline for proposals is Friday, Sept. 22
Constitution Day panel discussion set for Monday, Sept. 18
The Black Abolitionist Archive, along with the Departments of History and Political Science and the McNichols Campus Library, invite Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to join us for our annual Constitution Day event on Monday, Sept. 18, from 12-1:30 p.m.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranks Detroit Mercy among top universities nationally
Detroit Mercy was ranked No. 52 nationally and second in Michigan, according to results released Sept. 6 by WSJ/College Pulse. UDM was the third-highest ranked Jesuit university and only Mercy institution ranked.
Discussion on Barbie and Feminism, Sept. 20
Join the Women’s and Gender Studies Program for a talk with Amanda Hiber, co-director of the program, for a talk which will be followed by a discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Detroit Mercy participating in mental illness walk, Sept. 16
Calling all Titans! Mental health is at the forefront of national conversation and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk (NAMIWalks) is leading the way. Participate with the Detroit Mercy team in the event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 16 at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Wellness and Well-being Expo, Oct. 19, has added COVID, flu vaccine clinics
COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics have been added during the expo, with that location set for the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on Oct. 19. The sign-up for the clinics will begin Oct. 3 and be done through an online portal from Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Beyond Basics looking to hire Detroit Mercy students as tutors
Beyond Basics is looking to hire and train college students to serve as one-on-one tutors resulting in grade-level reading improvement for K-12 students enrolled in schools in the greater Detroit area.
Rocket Mortgage savings available for Detroit Mercy community
Are you thinking of buying a new home or re-financing a current loan? Check out the great savings being offered by Rocket Mortgage to all Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni.
Sr. Erin McDonald featured in latest Conversations issue
University Minister Erin McDonald, CSJ, has an article featured in the new issue of Conversations in Jesuit Higher Education, which can be found across all Detroit Mercy campuses.
First Cybersecurity Club meeting set for Sept. 25
In the first Cybersecurity Club meeting of the academic year, guest speaker Joe Maki will discuss the importance of the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC).
Celebrate Spirit Mass set for Thursday
Celebrate Spirit with the Detroit Mercy community in the official welcoming event of the new school year on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Five to receive Business Leadership Awards on Oct. 8
Five College of Business Administration (CBA) graduates and leaders in their professional careers will be honored during the annual Business Leadership Awards, set for Sunday, Oct. 8.
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network begins produce deliveries for the 2023-24 school year, starting Friday, Sept. 8 and student volunteers are needed!
Join TENN’s garden service days, starting Sept. 6
Earn service hours, learn about gardening and have fun outside in the dirt with TENN’s garden service days, which are weekly on Wednesdays on the McNichols Campus.
Outdoor movie screening of Steamboy set for Sept. 6
Join the Anime Club, The Hive and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for a free movie screening of Steamboy on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.
Audition for ‘A Year with Frog and Toad,’ Sept. 5
“A Year with Frog and Toad” is based on the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel and was originally presented on Broadway. The DMTC production is directed by Sarah Hawkins Rusk.
Social Work alumna works with animals to impact local students
Shakesha Alexander ’19 uses her love for animals to support the mental health and well-being of local students and staff as director of animal-assisted interventions for the River Rouge School District.
Titan Fest showcases Detroit Mercy’s student orgs, Sept. 8
Detroit Mercy’s annual student organization fair, Titan Fest, is set for Friday, Sept. 8 from 3-6 p.m.
Largest McNichols freshman class in 14 years participates in PTV
Students from Detroit Mercy’s largest freshman class on the McNichols Campus in 14 years participated in Prologues, Transitions and Viewpoints (PTV) during the final part of orientation, Aug. 22-25.
Learn about Theatre Company at welcome party, Aug. 31
Enjoy free food, fun games and a chance to learn about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts at the Theatre Welcome Party.
Fun promos, giveaways on tap for home soccer games
The 2023 Detroit Mercy soccer seasons are kicking off with fun promotions and giveaways for all fans in attendance!
Student employment process has gone paperless
Please make sure to review the Student Employment website for the new process and required documents for the new student employment process.
Titan Innovation Fund: Call for Pre-Proposals
A reminder that Wednesday, Aug. 30 is the submission deadline for the Titan Innovation Fund Pre-Proposals. The Titan Innovation Fund has been established as a way of helping to build a culture of visionary thinking and decisive action at Detroit Mercy.
Law’s 111th annual Red Mass set for Sept. 12
Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work.
Outdoor Mass for all helps usher in school year, Aug. 27
Join the University Ministry staff and Detroit Mercy campus community for the annual Outdoor Mass on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. at the Student Union Plaza.
SACD dean earns AIA Detroit’s Gold Medal Award
UDM School of Architecture & Community Development Dean Dan Pitera was recently awarded with what is considered to be AIA Detroit’s highest honor.
President’s Convocation is Aug. 16
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the President’s Convocation, the official opening of the 2023-24 academic year.
End of an Era: The Fisher Administration Center is coming down
The Fisher Administration Center, a longtime fixture on the McNichols Campus of the University and landmark on Livernois Avenue, is set to be demolished in 2023.
UDM earns Michigan Veteran Friendly designation for ninth-straight year
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) started the Michigan Veteran Friendly designation in 2015-16 and for the ninth-straight year, Detroit Mercy has once again been …
Research teams’ findings may lead to new treatments for cholera
An international team of researchers, led by Eric Krukonis of the Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, revealed for the first time the atomic structure of ToxR, a protein bound to the DNA of two promoters of the genes that control the virulence of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera.
Faculty, staff welcome to join incoming students for community engagement
All Detroit Mercy faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year (McNichols Campus) students in the half-day of service that they do as a part of their orientation program on Aug. 23-24.
Introducing the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Awards
Each year, University of Detroit Mercy honors an alumnus from each of its seven schools or colleges for the way they have excelled in their …
Jesuit influence pushes UDM graduate to pursue missionary work in Belize
Paul Manuszak ’22 left his engineering job to follow a yearning for faith-based missionary work. He’ll work with the Jesuits in Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Belize beginning on Aug. 1.
Journalists to discuss reporting on doctors helping Ukrainian children
University of Detroit Mercy will host veteran Detroit Free Press journalists Mandi Wright and Kristen Jordan Shamus who will discuss their experiences covering a story from Poland about Michigan doctors treating children wounded in the war in Ukraine.
Plan ahead for a healthy fall
With fall approaching, there a number of preventative measures to consider when talking about wellness and well-being and public health.
Stacy Gnall to give reading Aug. 3 at Pages Bookshop
Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall will give a reading 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Pages Bookshop with fiction writer Casey Bell.
Several ITS systems scheduled for downtime, July 22-28
The Personal Profile and Self-Service links in https://my.udmercy.edu, the Parking Permit Systems and the Employee Directory will be unavailable beginning Saturday, July 22 and is set to be back online the evening of Friday, July 28.
Detroit Mercy receives fourth Fulbright-Hays Grant
University of Detroit Mercy, in partnership with Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fla., has been awarded a new Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad (GPA) grant to Brazil. It is the University’s fourth such grant.
St. Peter and Paul Church continues 175th anniversary celebration, July 18
The 175th anniversary for Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church continues on Tuesday, July 18 with a presentation by City of Detroit historian Jamon Jordan about the oldest church in the city.
UDM welcomes Jesuit to Advancement office
University of Detroit Mercy has named Patrick Dorsey, S.J., to the position of director of development for University Special Projects.
Detroit Mercy, GM partner to build tomorrow’s leaders
Detroit Mercy and General Motors joined forces to host the GM Student Corps/UDM College Experience event on July 11. In its 11th year, this transformative program offered nearly 100 students from 14 high schools in southeast Michigan “a day in the life of a college student.”
Rocket Mortgage offering several savings packages for Detroit Mercy community
As Rocket Mortgage VIP partners, Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and alumni can receive remarkable savings on mortgages and refinancing options.
Get to know: Mark Haidar ’09, returning the favor to ‘incredible people’
Between war and poverty, there was very little that Mark Haidar had power over while growing up in a refugee area in Lebanon. But an IBM computer, donated to his school by the United Nations, helped him feel empowered as a child and started a successful journey in technology.
Get to know: Kathy Dul Aznavorian ’68, looking out for tomorrow’s Titans
Kathy Dul Aznavorian never envisioned that she would enter the business world when she came to University of Detroit as a mathematics student. But a movie she saw the summer of her freshman year changed her course to Accounting.
Living Tribute: Tree dedications at McNichols Campus Library honor longtime colleagues
The McNichols Campus Library was recently honored to coordinate tree dedications in memory of two beloved former colleagues in Linda Hopkins and David Moody.