Students combine animation, voice acting concepts in innovative new course
Students on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus are bringing digital characters to life through acting and animation techniques as part of a new course …
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Men’s basketball home opener set for Nov. 8
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball opens the 2022-23 season at home, hosting nearby Rochester University from Calihan Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.
Little Free Pantry’s new location in Student Union
Detroit Mercy’s Little Food Pantry is now located near the stairs by the Fountain Lounge leading up to the Titan Dining Room in the Student Union.
Utilize library resources in a library workshop on Nov. 10
Titans, find out more about how to utilize library resources, as well as meet Detroit Mercy librarians on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. The event will take place at the McNichols Campus Library, Room 324.
Class registration for 2023 winter and summer semesters begins Nov. 7
Titans, class registration for the 2023 winter and summer semesters begins on Monday, Nov. 7 at 12 a.m. (Sunday night at midnight).
Racial Justice Immersion Day set for Nov. 12
Join University Ministry for a day of exploration, reflection and learning centered around the topics of racial justice and the justice system on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Alumna earns elite U.S. Air Force rank, leads commanding career
Danielle Cermak graduated in 2000 with a degree in Biochemistry. That same year she raised her right hand and was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force — where most would imagine her life of service began.
Join the Class of 2023 Senior Class Gift Team!
Detroit Mercy students, are you looking to gain valuable leadership, philanthropy and marketing experience?
Join the Class of 2023 Senior Class Gift Team! Team members are volunteers that help with outreach, education and fundraising for their Senior Class Gift Campaign in support of Detroit Mercy.
Theatre Company presents ‘Airness’ from Oct. 28-30, Nov. 4-6
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the 2022-23 school year features Airness, on Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6 from the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday, both weekends.
Travel to India with Detroit Mercy: Virtual info session, Nov. 8
Students of all majors as well as Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to journey to India’s Golden Triangle — Jaipur, New Delhi and Agra — in May of 2023 with the History Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Education.
College of Liberal Arts & Education newsletter for October/November
CLAE Today! is a newsletter that showcases the accomplishments, contributions and events that occur in the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) at Detroit Mercy.
Fr. Raphael Shen, S.J. passes away
Fr. Raphael Shen, S.J. was a professor and chairperson for the economics department, having taught at the University for 45 years.
Flu shot added to bivalent booster clinic, Nov. 4
The University will host a fall vaccination clinic for the much awaited, bivalent booster dose against COVID-19. The one-day clinic will take place on Friday, Nov. …
All Saints Day Mass, Nov. 1
Mass to celebrate the feast of All Saints will be held at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Fr. Patrick Kelly works on inclusion in sports at international Vatican summit
Patrick Kelly, S.J. ’83 has long been invested in sports, from playing them to writing and teaching about them. He’s now taking his passion to a higher calling, as he recently was part of an international summit on sports and accessibility at the Vatican from Sept. 29-30.
Red Wings to host Detroit Mercy Night at Little Caesars Arena, Nov. 10
Detroit Mercy invites all students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends to a College Night event, hosted by the University and Detroit Red Wings when the team plays the visiting New York Rangers on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Little Caesars Arena.
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Submission deadline extended for Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, [sic]
Detroit Mercy students, would you like to see your writing, photographs or visual art published? Then consider submitting your work to Detroit Mercy’s student art journal [sic], which is looking for poems, short stories, personal essays, photographs and other visual artwork.
3! 2! 1! Students work to bring esports to Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy’s new esports club is using video games to create a community for Titans, and battle against other colleges and universities.
Health Notice: Novavax monovalent COVID-19 booster is now available
Good news! The Novavax monovalent COVID-19 booster is now available for those 18 years and older. For those unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA …
Halloween Fun: Pumpkin painting, food, prizes, games on Oct. 28
Join in on the Halloween fun prior to the holiday with ceramic skull and pumpkin painting, food, games, prizes, music and more on Friday, Oct. 28 from 12-3 p.m. The fun will take place on the ground floor of the Student Union.
Poetry reading with Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess, Oct. 27
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Olio, Tyehimba Jess will give a dynamic, free poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7-8:30 p.m.
A Time to Breathe with colleagues, Oct. 26
Join colleagues and pause the workday for a time of reflection and sharing with “A Time to Breathe” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 12-1 p.m.
Travel to India with Detroit Mercy: Upcoming in-person info session, Oct. 25
Students of all majors as well as Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to journey to India’s Golden Triangle — Jaipur, New Delhi and Agra — in May of 2023 with the History Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Education.
Celebrate Red Ribbon week with the Wellness Center
Red Ribbon week, which is annually celebrated Oct. 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and longest running drug prevention awareness program.
McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion, Oct. 25
Detroit Mercy Law’s McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion provides a forum for prominent thinkers and leaders to address fundamental issues of law, religion and society.
Clash of the Titans crowdfunding competition to help support Athletics
Detroit Mercy is conducting the sixth annual Clash of the Titans giving competition to help support the University’s NCAA Division I athletic teams.
Antoine Davis earns preseason Player of the Year honor from Horizon League
The reigning Horizon League men’s basketball Player of the Year Antoine Davis will start the season as the preseason favorite for the award, it was announced on Wednesday by the conference office.
Business student pitch competition with cash stipends and scholarship awards
The Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) is once again hosting the Campus Community Challenge. This challenge pairs student teams with community non-profit organizations to solve community challenges in innovative ways.
Welcome to TutorTrac, the new online system for a tutor or peer mentor
Detroit Mercy’s Student Success Center has announced a new online appointment system for undergraduate students called TutorTrac. Using the new system, students can schedule an appointment with a tutor or peer mentor.
Voter registration drive in McNichols Campus Library, Oct. 18
Detroit Mercy’s Women and Gender Studies program will be hosting a non-partisan voter registration drive between 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the lobby of the McNichols Campus Library.
Donate candy to support Safety Street
Help support Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s annual trick-or-treat event, by donating candy and sweets to ensure a fun, safe and successful time for our community. …
College of Engineering & Science’s 9th Annual Research Symposium, Oct. 21
Each year, this annual symposium highlights the research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, the College of Engineering & Science invites hundreds of high school students and alumni to experience the academic research achievements of our students.
Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercise in everyday life
Director of the Catholic Studies Program Si Hendry, S.J., will lead a group of faculty, staff and administrators through Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises integrated into every day life.
Office of Mission Integration monthly liturgy, Oct. 19
Detroit Mercy’s Office of Mission Integration will be celebrating their special monthly liturgy on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at noon in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
President Taylor featured on WDET’s Detroit Today
Detroit Mercy President Donald B. Taylor recently joined Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson for a nearly, 20-minute interview on WDET 101.9 FM.
Detroit Mercy’s Employee Suggestion Form
In response to the recommendations provided by you during the Detroit Mercy Employee Satisfaction Survey the university has developed an online Employee Suggestion Form. If you attended the Colleague Development Day session you are aware this tool was coming. We appreciate all of your feedback and are excited to provide employees a way to submit their ideas.
Alcohol awareness lunch and learn, Oct. 20
Detroit Mercy’s Wellness Center invites students to a free lunch and learn session on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 12:45-1:15 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Detroit Mercy professor receives $17,000 grant for film on restoration of Hamtramck Negro League field
Detroit Mercy Professor of Communication Studies Jason Roche received a $17,088 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC). The grant will help fund production of a documentary film about the remarkable history and current restoration of Hamtramck Stadium.
Creative Writing Collective gathering, Oct. 17
Students, alumni, faculty and staff and friends are invited to join the Creative Writing Collective, with its next meeting set for 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17.
Let’s Talk About It: Consent 101 on Oct. 17
Join HAVEN, Oakland County’s program for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, for an interactive presentation, “Let’s Talk About It: Consent 101” at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 in the Chemistry Building, Room 114.
Blessing of the Sneakers before the Detroit Marathon, Oct. 15
Before running the 2022 Detroit Free Press Marathon, stop by Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church for some spiritual nourishment at the fifth annual Blessing of the Sneakers!
Antoine Davis featured in chase for Pistol Pete’s NCAA scoring mark
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball senior Antoine Davis was recently featured on his chase for Pete Maravich’s NCAA career scoring record in The Field of 68.
Flu vaccine clinic at Detroit Mercy set for Nov. 11
Detroit Mercy community, the Wellness Center on the McNichols Campus is holding a flu vaccine clinic for both students and employees from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11.
Apply for Mission Micro-Grant Program, earn up to $200
Detroit Mercy’s Mission Micro-Grant Program annually awards grants up to $200 to any full- or part-time faculty or staff member in support of a wide range of activities that promote Detroit Mercy’s mission.
Construction update: North Quad renovation begins Oct. 17
Facility Operations and Construction Management is scheduled to begin the North Quad renovation project on Oct. 17, 2022.
Faith, Hope, and Love: Faith Through the LGBTQ+ Lens, Oct. 13
Join the Detroit Mercy community for an interfaith panel discussion on faith and identity on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 1-2 p.m. The discussion, titled “Faith, …
Visiting history professor gives talk on hydraulic engineering and architecture, Oct. 13
Ali Asgar Alibhai, a history professor at Texas, is set to give a talk on the McNichols Campus titled, “Water and the Pious Prince: Understanding Medieval Islamic Political Discourse through Hydraulic Architecture.”
Learn more about Travel to India trip with info session, Oct. 12
Learn about how you can travel to India with Detroit Mercy during an on-line information session at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The trip to India with the University is scheduled for May 2023.
Join the Becoming Balanced retreat, Oct. 14
In collaboration with Mercy College of Ohio, University Ministry is hosting a retreat all about finding balance in your life. The retreat is set for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15 at the Holley Family Village in Brooklyn, Mich.
Half-day retreat on “The Art of Hospitality,” Oct. 14
Come and join Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ and Sr. Judy Mouch, RSM for their first half-day retreat set for Friday, Oct. 14 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Lansing-Reilly Hall, to be followed by lunch.