Celebrate UDM Libraries with cake during National Library Week, April 9
Help celebrate National Library Week with UDM Libraries and their staff and stop by the McNichols Campus Library for a slice of cake on Wednesday, April 9 from noon to 2 p.m.
Help celebrate National Library Week with UDM Libraries and their staff and stop by the McNichols Campus Library for a slice of cake on Wednesday, April 9 from noon to 2 p.m.
The Center for Career and Professional Development will host a Money Management Seminar on Thursday, April 10, from 12:45-1:30 p.m. All Detroit Mercy students and staff are invited to attend.
All are invited to join the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company for their performance ‘The Grown Ups,’ a dark satire about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships. Performance dates are April 4-6 and April 11-13, and tickets start at $10!
Grab a friend and sign up for the Detroit Mercy Pre-Law Society’s first annual Moot Court Competition, which takes place on April 11. This is an oral competition open to students of all majors, and no writing is involved. Participants will compete for exciting awards and cash prizes!
Stop by the Write Something! desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk any time from April 14-17 and participate in a fun activity to celebrate National Poetry month and National Haiku Poetry Day!
Detroit Mercy has once again been recognized as a military friendly school for 2025-26, a designation that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community.
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program will host Christopher Tounsel, associate professor of History and director of African Studies at the University of Washington, for a Zoom webinar on April 9, where he will discuss the civil war in Sudan, its historical context and important features of the crisis and offer perspective on the country’s uncertain future.
All are welcome to join the African American Studies Program at the last Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year on Saturday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. at Detroit Pizza Bar.
The Detroit Mercy English Department and College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences will host a reading and conversation with author Sonya Huber on Tuesday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building. All are welcome!
Join us for a panel discussion to explore the intersections of Catholic social thought, Mercy critical concerns, Jesuit universal apostolic preferences and the work of Jesus, the first DEI officer.
Renowned leader and education professor Sabin Prentis Duncan will deliver a special keynote address, “The Community Needs Titans,” as part of the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement and Community Engagement (CSACE) on Thursday, April 3.
Mark your calendars for a pair of very informative learning opportunities for faculty and students in which Saundra McGuire will share tools designed to increase student academic performance. The events will take place on April 3 and 4.
All are welcome to join University Ministry and the African American Studies Program for a Faith and Freedom Tour in the D event on April 6! This day includes a trip to Second Baptist Church for Sunday service, a tour of the worship space and history of their involvement with the Underground Railroad and lunch in the city.
Jose Artiga, co-founder and director of SHARE, will discuss the work of SHARE El Salvador with a focus on the environment, women’s health projects and other important work from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.
Titan Faith serves as an organizing principle to help frame the work that goes into defining a brand with the emotional resonance Detroit Mercy needs and deserves. This is what gives the core elements and underpinnings of a brand its emotional power and builds connection with all stakeholders. Please share the underpinnings you think of when you contemplate Detroit Mercy.
All are welcome to join University Ministry for a powerful discussion on immigration law on Wednesday, March 26, and learn about the challenges, uncover the facts and explore ways to create an impartial process.
University Ministry and the Gesu Detroit Peace and Justice Committee is holding a fundraiser on April 4 to benefit the San Mateo Haitian Refugee Outreach Ministry in Puerto Rico, where they will present the short film ‘American Prophet’ in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space. All are welcome.
The School of Optometry will hold an open house for prospective students and families from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 31, at the University’s Novi Campus.
At this workshop, Lee Eshelman will be educating instructors on trauma-informed pedagogy and practices they can incorporate into the classroom to promote more inclusive and compassionate teaching.
Join us on Thursday, March 27 from 6-7 p.m. in Calihan Hall and each Thursday thereafter for a four-week powerlifting class taught by our Titan Strength & Conditioning Coach from the Athletic Department. This class is open to all experience levels, from beginners to experienced lifters, and focuses on proper technique and strength building.
Please join us in the St. Ignatius Chapel for a free gospel-style concert presented by the University Chorus! All are welcome.
Join us in person or virtually at the upcoming graduate admissions workshop on March 27 and learn how to make your graduate applications stand out!
Please consider volunteering for the planning committee and subcommittees for 2025 Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, which will take place Oct 2-3 on the McNichols Campus.
Please join the SACD Dichotomy lecture series for a presentation on March 24 featuring architect Oriana Venti, who will present on using tools that enhance social agency in the intervention of public spaces.
Detroit Mercy community, we need your help with co-authoring UDM’s new brand! Please visit the MarCom website or email us with your thoughts and input!
Volunteers needed for the most exciting day on campus — Commencement 2025 –set for Saturday, May 10, on the McNichols Campus.
Shop till you drop while supporting your community at Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) thrift and local pop-up shop event on Tuesday, April 1 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union Fountain Lounge. All are invited.
The Writing Center is offering several dates on which Associate Library Professor Rebecca Tull will be available to help students search for and identify scholarly sources for academic assignments. Don’t miss this one-stop assistance where The Writing Center staff will assist you with your writing and Tull will enhance your research strategies!
The final Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. inside the Briggs Building, Room 301. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to attend a FREE life planning and legacy workshop on Thursday, March 27 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Learn how to protect your family’s future with an estate plan.
Poet-in-Residence and Adjunct Instructor Stacy Gnall will receive the Ashley Grey Legacy Award at the 20th Phenomenal Women’s Reception, Wednesday, March 19 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The reception is dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy.
This free event is set for Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Refreshments will be available at 5 p.m.
All are invited to support the Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center at a fun night of Bingo, food, raffle baskets and prizes on March 18 in the Student Union Ballroom.
Get ready to move, sweat and have fun this spring at University Recreation’s group fitness classes and Adventure Series.
Detroit Mercy’s Professor of Philosophy David Koukal will deliver a keynote presentation entitled ‘Plato’s Allegory: An Elaboration for Our Times’ at this year’s Honors Symposium on April 1. All are invited to share in food, intellectual conversation and camaraderie.
The University has been named a Research University by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Detroit Mercy is among just 216 other institutions nationwide and the designation will help attract more students, highly qualified faculty and research grants in the coming years.
The Department of Religious Studies presents the 2025 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on Friday, March 14, featuring Jay Garfield, who is a leading expert on Buddhist philosophy.
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME Center) will host Mike Kaufmann, healthcare distribution industry leader and 2023 recipient of the Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement, in its sixth speaker series event.
All are invited to join the women’s lacrosse team for the faculty and staff appreciation game on March 12 at Titan Field. Come cheer on your Titans and receive a free Titans travel mug!
The University’s Mission Effectiveness Team is soliciting nominations for Detroit Mercy’s Mission Leadership Awards — the Vivere ex Missione Award and Agere ex Missione Award.
All are welcome to join us in commemorating the Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays during the Lenten Season.
Detroit Mercy’s Triptych series hosts acclaimed poet Aracelis Girmay, professor of English at Stanford University, on Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Join PSSA and TENN for a nonpartisan letter-writing campaign to urge your state representatives to preserve the Environmental Protection Agency’s mission.
Donate, declutter, and make a difference at TENN’s Clothing Drive from March 10-25. Donate new or gently used clothing and have a chance to win a pizza party!
All are invited to learn about contemporary Central America and help to raise funds for an important scholarship on April 2 at the UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser dinner.
All are invited to join Alpha Sigma Nu for ‘Food for Thought,’ an evening of pizza, camaraderie and conversation with Dean Jocelyn Boryczka to reflect on the mission of the University and help direct our focus during Lent.
All are welcome to join Detroit Mercy Law for the Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice on Wednesday, March 19, which provides a forum to address issues on law and policy related to social justice. This year’s lecture features Simon Tam, who will deliver a presentation of storytelling and songs about Matal v. Tam, with his counterpart Joe X. Jiang.
The Student Life Office and Detroit Mercy’s Pride Club present Drag Bingo on Thursday, March 27! Bring your positive vibes and participate in food, fun, prizes and a fabulous performance by our drag queen host, Detroit’s drag legend, Sabin!
New for the 2024-25 school year, Metz is offering a $7 all-you-can-eat deal for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Titan Dining Room exclusively for Detroit Mercy faculty and staff.