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.
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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.
Motown Museum tour set for Saturday, Feb. 10
Join fellow Titans for a private tour of Detroit’s Motown Museum on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is part of Detroit Mercy’s celebration of Black History Month.
Alumnus’ research in ‘Science’ highlights new plastic material
As humans work toward a more sustainable future on Earth, imagine having one material that can act like many of the plastics used in daily life. Now consider those same principles being used in outer space, where resources and capacity are precious commodities. Thanks to research by Nicholas Boynton ’19, these concepts may one day become a reality.
David Neuhaus, S.J., to speak on crisis in Holy Land, Feb. 12
Listen to reflections on contemporary events unfolding in the Holy Land, including Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel with David Mark Neuhaus, S.J., speaking virtually Monday, Feb. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Join colleagues for ‘A Time to Breathe,’ Feb. 9
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for a time of reflection and sharing on Friday, Feb. 9 from 12-1 p.m. inside of the Student Union, Room 208.
UDM online graduate programs ranked among best by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
UDM was ranked 13th nationally in the Best Online General Management MBA Programs category, while its online Graduate Nursing Program was No. 62.
Interfaith dinner celebrating religious diversity, Feb. 7
Join the Detroit Mercy community in celebrating our religious diversity with an interfaith dinner for all on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. inside of the Student Union Ballroom.
E&S to host science communications art show, Feb. 5-9
The CNXNS: SciComm Art Show is free for all and takes place from 3-8 p.m. each day inside of the Architecture Exhibition Space in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building. The show will feature a broad range of art pieces created by UDM faculty, staff and students.
Antoine Davis returns for UDM Night at Motor City Cruise game
Join fellow Titans for the University of Detroit Mercy Night as the Motor City Cruise welcome Titan alumnus and former star guard of the Titan men’s basketball team, Antoine Davis, and the Rip City Remix on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Creative Writing Collective’s next gathering set for Feb. 6
All are welcome to join Detroit Mercy’s Creative Writing Collective on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m. with Professor of English Nick Rombes set to lead. The gathering will be held in the Briggs Building, Room 205.
Greek life offers opportunities to grow
Joining Greek life can offer many benefits to its members, including opportunities for leadership development and charitable or service work.
Off-campus poetry in Detroit reading features UDM faculty
English faculty members Michael Lauchlan and Stacy Gnall will be performing poetry at Book Suey in nearby Hamtramck on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
U.S. Department of Defense awards UDM-led Cybersecurity consortium $497,080 in sustainment funding
University of Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to sustain its work in establishing the Metro Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute, a regional cybersecurity consortium.
Go Move Challenge returns, begins on Feb. 1!
Detroit Mercy colleagues will help their team win by recording minutes of intentional physical activity that gets the heart pumping to determine which Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) institution is the most active.
Women engineers share experiences in industry, Jan. 31
Join Detroit Mercy’s Society of Women Engineers and Office of Title IX for a discussion of women’s experiences in the engineering industry on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m.