Jesuit Friends and Alumni of Detroit Luncheon set for Nov. 14
Rita Dollard-O’Malley is the featured guest at the Jesuit Friends and Alumni of Detroit Luncheon, which is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Lunch begins at noon.
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Ethics Bowl makes post-pandemic return, awarding winners
The team called Tomato Sandwiches (made up of Political Science majors Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Juan Willis and Kaleb Smith) were named winners of the competition.
Engineering & Science to host 10th annual Research Symposium, Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering and Science is set to host its 10th annual Research Symposium on Friday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for undergraduate and graduate students. The event will take place in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Theatre Company’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ debuts Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first performance of the 2023-24 school year is “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a heartwarming musical adventure that will delight audiences of all ages across two weekends.
Detroit Mercy PA students win first place for MAPA promo video
More than 100 Detroit Mercy Physician Assistant (PA) students and faculty members took part in the annual Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) convention Oct. 12-15 in Traverse City, Mich.
Ministry podcast: New episode features Matt Mio on faith and science
The newest episode, debuting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, features Chair and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Matthew Mio.
McNichols Library exhibit: Art, history and scholarships, circa 1923
The McNichols Campus Library is hosting a unique, 100-year-old display through the end of October. The display features the art of the late local artist Pauline Locher and highlights an art exhibit that raised funds for University of Detroit scholarships a century ago.
Monthly liturgy with Office of Mission Integration set for Oct. 25
Detroit Mercy’s Office of Mission Integration will be celebrating their next monthly liturgy on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at noon in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Women’s soccer hosts rival Oakland in final home game Wednesday
Detroit Mercy’s final home game of the regular season is a red out, so be sure to wear your red! There will be a student raffle at the contest with prizes such as pizza gift cards and T-shirts.
Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge set for Oct. 27-28 at UDM
More than $10,000 in prizes is up for grabs for students with the event designed to foster AI innovation in addressing Detroit’s urgent urban health challenges. The hack-a-thon will be working with technology companies and community organizations to solve real-world problems.
Support Safety Street on Oct. 27 with candy donations
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. Donations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20.
Join TENN for volunteer cooking day on Oct. 26
Volunteer at the Cooking Day on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16100 Lawton Street, just a few blocks east of the McNichols Campus in Detroit.
Join the African American Studies Program for 6 Mile Meet-up, Oct. 24
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program launches the first in its series of neighborhood meet-ups on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 12:45 p.m. just a few blocks from the McNichols Campus at Waffle Cafe Detroit.
24th annual McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion, Oct. 24
2023’s lecture is titled “Religious Lawyering in a Polarized World,” and will be presented by Amy Uelmen of Georgetown Law. The 24th annual lecture is set for Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 5-6 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus, Room 226.
ReBUILDetroit to host virtual talk on tools for mentoring across race and gender
ReBUILDetroit will host Becky Wai-Ling Packard to discuss tools for mentoring across race and gender. The virtual talk, set for Thursday, Oct. 26 at 12:45 p.m., is titled “Mentoring Across Racial and Gender Identities: Practical Strategies for Everyday Conversations.”
Priority registration available for Winter/Summer 2024
Any student who has been identified as a Titan student-athlete or student veteran will be able to register for Winter and Summer 2024 classes beginning on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Mass for Commerce set for Oct. 25
Join the business and professional community in prayer and fellowship at the 30th annual Mass for Commerce on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Mass begins at 8 a.m.
Seed library being offered at McNichols Campus Library
It may be fall, but it is also the best time to sow some seeds. Swing by the McNichols Campus Library to check them out!
Poems from Conception to Composition with Kevin Cantwell, Oct. 17
Join the University community for Poems from Conception to Composition with Kevin Cantwell on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:45 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room …
Architecture students recognized after winning international competitionÂ
A project that started out with a simple L-shaped building led to international recognition for three Detroit Mercy students in the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE) Top Ten for Students Competition.
Craft pumpkin compost kits with TENN, Oct. 18
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) will host a pumpkin compost-kit party and invites volunteers to join in crafting and creating kits for the community.
Info session: Travel to Cuba with UDM set for Oct. 17
Visit Cuba with Detroit Mercy during spring break 2024! An information session to learn more about the trip is set for Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 105.
Wellness & Well-being Expo with vaccine clinic set for Oct. 19
The Wellness and Well-being Expo for all students and employees is set for Thursday, Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Darienne Driver Hudson to speak on leadership at UDM, Oct. 18
The President and CEO of United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Darienne Driver Hudson, is set to speak on “Perspectives on Leadership in Times of Crisis” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Learn more about Busy Persons Retreat with info session, Oct. 17
Learn more about the retreat at 12:35 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Holy Spirit Chapel inside of the Student Union. The four-week retreat is open to the whole community and begins on Oct. 23. There is no cost to participate.
Half-day retreat for UDM staff and faculty, Oct. 20
The Office of Mission Integration hosts its first half-day retreat of the school year for Titan staff and faculty on Friday, Oct. 20 from 9-11:30 a.m. inside of Lansing-Reilly Hall, to be followed by lunch.
Detroit Mercy’s 20th Ethics Bowl is back on Oct. 20
Detroit Mercy’s Ethics Bowl returns for all undergraduate students on Friday, Oct. 20. Teams are comprised of 3-5 students and this year’s competition has room for 12 total teams.
Feminist Scholarship Colloquium to be held Oct. 16
Four presenters from across the University will share the diverse ways that sex, gender, sexuality and related structures of power inform their scholarship and work beyond the academy.
Four-week Busy Person’s Retreat for entire UDM community
Registration is now open for the retreat, which begins Oct. 23 and runs through Nov. 17 this fall. The retreat is open to students, faculty, staff and administrators, and there is no cost to participate!
Book Tommy Titan for your event!
Tommy can be booked by faculty, staff and students for a variety of on-campus events! To request an appearance by Tommy, visit udmercy.edu/tommy.
Michigan’s Poet Laureate Nandi Comer to read her work at UDM, Oct. 12
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer will read her work and engage in dialogue about craft and culture with Detroit poet Brittany Rogers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Oct. 12-13 Bioneers conference is free to students, staff and faculty
Detroit Mercy will host the 18th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference on Oct. 12-13 on the McNichols Campus. This year, students, staff, administrators and faculty are invited to attend the environment-centered event for free.
Mission Micro-Grant Program applications due Oct. 11
The Mission Micro-Grant Program awards annual grants of up to $200 to any full or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty or staff member in support of a wide range of activities that promote Detroit Mercy’s mission of being a Catholic, Mercy, Jesuit, urban and student-centered University.
UDM partners with Macomb to offer bachelor’s completion in Nursing
To address a high demand for nurses, University of Detroit Mercy and Macomb Community College are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in Nursing completion program to Macomb County.
Earn volunteer hours through TENN’s produce deliveries
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is expanding deliveries and now offering bi-weekly deliveries to Theresa Maxis senior apartments starting on Monday, Oct. 23.
Banned books exhibit at McNichols Campus Library through Oct. 13
To raise awareness of banned and challenged books, their history and issues surrounding censorship, the McNichols Campus librarians created a Banned Books Week exhibit in the McNichols Campus Library.
Sign-up now for Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic, Oct. 19
The University will host a flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on Thursday, Oct. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Beyond the Stacks: Library’s fall newsletter is now out!
Find out what’s happening at the McNichols Campus and Dental Libraries, as well as the Archive Research Center and Student Success Center. From new engagement activities to Constitution Day highlights, upcoming events to special visitors and much more, the libraries are bustling.
Hundreds return to campus for Homecoming
Whether it was laughing at a theatre performance, touring historic neighborhoods on bicycles, taking in the glow of a bonfire, catching up with friends and classmates or enjoying the fall festival, Detroit Mercy’s Homecoming had something for everyone.
Wellness and Well-being guest speaker set for Oct. 19 expo
The Wellness and Well-Being Expo on Thursday, Oct. 19 will have a guest speaker in Detroit Mercy alumna Danielle Coulson, owner of Pure Root Wellness. She’ll give a talk on “Nutrition for Mental Wellness: Nourishing your Mind & Mood for Optimal Health.”
Fr. Hendry to lead spiritual exercises for University community
Once again, Si Hendry, S.J., will be leading a group of faculty, staff and administrators through Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises integrated into everyday life. It runs from October through May.
Fall President’s Town Hall set for Oct. 4
The Fall President’s Town Hall will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4 from 3:30-5 p.m. on the Fountain Terrace (Student Union overhang).
Fall career and co-op fair Thursday, Oct. 5 for students, recent grads
The Center for Career & Professional Development and the College of Engineering & Science is set to host the 2023 Fall Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 3-6 p.m. inside of the Student Union Ballroom.
Volunteer on student immersion trip in El Paso, Texas in December
Join University Ministry for a United States/Mexico border immersion trip in El Paso, Texas.
See you at Homecoming!
Students, alumni, employees and their friends are all invited to join the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, scheduled for Sept. 29-30 at Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.
Meet the Latinx Student Union: Supporting Hispanic and others students
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications highlights Latinx Student Union.
UDM raises more than $2,000 with NAMI Walk
UDM finished in ninth out of 83 teams in the fundraising portion of the event, which raised awareness about mental health.
Introducing: What’s the Tea with Ministry podcast
What’s the Tea with Ministry? is a new podcast, hosted by University Ministry, where they spill the tea on living out our Jesuit and Mercy mission at UDM. Fr. Gilbert Sunghera is the first guest in an episode released Tuesday, Sept. 26.
University mourns the passing of Fr. Gerry Albright, S.J.
UDM’s longtime professor of Biology Fr. R. Gerard Albright, S.J., died Sept. 22 at the Colombiere Jesuit Community in Clarkston, Mich. He was 97 and had been with the University for more than 60 years.
Founders Week activities open for all of UDM, Sept. 24-29
A number of activities acknowledge and celebrate both during Founders Week from Sept. 24-29.