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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.
Neil Mandt, five-time Emmy winner, to host master class at UDM, Jan. 31
The Department of Communications Studies and the College of Liberal Arts & Education will host a public presentation by five-time Emmy winner, movie and TV producer, Neil Mandt, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.
Detroit Mercy announces Titan Edge: Eligible students receive a tuition-free undergraduate degree
Beginning with the 2024-25 academic year, Detroit Mercy will offer free tuition to first-year students who meet certain eligibility requirements. They may renew Titan Edge for up to four years total.
Pre-Lenten retreat open for all on Saturday, Feb. 10
Detroit Mercy offers an opportunity to help you focus your prayer during Lent, which comes from the Jesuit tradition and is rooted in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The Pre-Lenten Retreat is set for Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Lansing-Reilly Hall, on the McNichols Campus.
Suite tickets are now available for PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic
Detroit Mercy is offering an exclusive experience for this year’s Rocket Mortgage Classic at a new price point — only $250 per ticket. Proceeds support the scholarship endowment.
Alumnus on chase to represent Team USA in 2024 Olympics
Former student-athlete Ben Kendell ’18, ’19 is set to become the fifth Titan male to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials, competing in the marathon Feb. 3 in Orlando, Fla.
University announces expansion of tuition exchange programs
The University has expanded its options for tuition exchange programs, a benefit to full-time employees, it was announced Monday by President Donald Taylor.
Suicide prevention gatekeeper training open for all, Jan. 26
The College of Health Professions Wellness and Well-being Committee will be presenting Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training on Friday, Jan. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Summer 2024 financial aid application now available
Students enrolling in summer term needing financial aid must submit a financial aid application in order to receive a financial package for the summer.
English faculty duo to read poetry in Ann Arbor, Jan. 25
The reading in Ann Arbor, Mich. is being held to celebrate Isaac Pickell’s new collection of poetry, “It’s Not Over Once You Figure It Out,” which focuses on various experiences of race in America. Pickell and Stacy Gnall will both be performing poetry.
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Looking for volunteer hours in the New Year? Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network has two regular delivery shifts for you!
UDM celebrates Martin Luther King Jr., Black History Month
University of Detroit Mercy is commemorating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses.
January newsletter: Your Health Matters
The Wellness Center has teamed up with The Brieden Group to bring you the January issue of “Your Health Matters,” a monthly wellness newsletter for Detroit Mercy.
Fitness classes at UDM return Wednesday, Jan. 17
Get ready to kickstart the new semester off with two excellent fitness classes! Our yoga class, taught by Airik Sanders, returns bi-weekly and is set …
Special luncheon precedes staff appreciation night at women’s basketball game, Jan. 18
Detroit Mercy’s Department of Athletics will host a special luncheon, set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 prior to UDM’s 7 p.m. game against Green Bay. All faculty and staff are invited free of charge as part of Staff Appreciation Day, which includes a free game ticket.
Creative Writing Collective meets virtually on Jan. 16
All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join Creative Writing Collective’s first gathering of the New Year on Tuesday, Jan. 16!
Triptych series returns with author Srikanth Reddy, Jan. 18
Detroit Mercy’s English Department welcomes back its Triptych series by hosting Srikanth Reddy, author of “Facts for Visitors,” on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
UREC unveils winter 2024 intramural sports
University Recreation has something for all Titans this winter with its intramural sports programming.
New flyer, poster templates now available
The new templates, unveiled by Marketing & Communication, are pre-branded and ready for immediate use for any event.
Update: Dining Services deliveries delay
Metz Culinary Management is experiencing the affects of a vendor trucking strike with food deliveries being delayed and/or with lower food volumes.
Titan spotlight: Detroit Mercy’s bookstore manager!
Titans, meet the bookstore manager at Detroit Mercy, Nijal Journey.
Having trouble with the 2024-25 FAFSA? Here’s why
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form process has been updated for the 2024-25 aid year by the Department of Education, with the goals of expanding access to federal student aid and providing a streamlined experience for students and families. But many people are experiencing frustration with the new process.
Updated hours: McNichols Bookstore for Jan. 8-13
Class is back in session on the McNichols Campus and the bookstore has updated hours for Monday, Jan. 8 through Saturday, Jan. 13.
A Time to Breathe returns Jan. 12
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for a time of reflection and sharing inside of the Student Union, Room 208.
Volunteer for Food Waste Program
TENN is bringing Plate to Planet to campus, a food waste reduction program from Make Food Not Waste. TENN is looking for volunteers to help plan and implement the program.
Submit proposals, receive funding for Community Engaged Learning Projects
The Ford Community Corps Partnership at UDM invites you to submit proposals for funding projects for Community Engaged Learning courses, with the first deadline coming up on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Support Rx for Reading in the New Year!
Since 2014, Detroit Mercy’s Rx for Reading Detroit has distributed over 220,000 books to low-income children and families in Metro Detroit. That’s more than two books for every young child in the city of Detroit!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
From our Titan family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
McNichols Library wins Holiday Dress Down Day fundraiser
Congratulations to the McNichols Campus Library staff which broke the winning streak of Finance to win the 2023 Holiday Dress Down Days fundraiser for the Hive and Titan Equity Nourish Network.
Ask a Titan: Christmas memories
With the holidays right around the corner, members of the Detroit Mercy community share their favorite memories and traditions.
Holiday access: Campus hours during Christmas, New Years holidays
From our Titan family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The University’s campuses will be closed or have limited access through the New Year, …
Announcing the 2023 Titan Innovation Fund awarded projects
Funded projects were deemed to have an innovative approach of addressing a challenge or opportunity and show promise for a significant return on the initial investment.
UDM receives Department of Energy multi-million grant to help nonprofits increase energy efficiency
Scores of UDM students and faculty will help nonprofits in Detroit and southeast Michigan reduce their carbon footprint as part of a $3.79-million grant award to support energy efficiency.
Poland remembered: Christmas paintings on display in McNichols Library
To celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons, the McNichols Campus Library is exhibiting four oil paintings by Detroit artist Helen Klisz Dudzinski (1910-2003). These Christmas-themed paintings depict holiday traditions as Dudzinski remembered them as a young girl in post-World War I Poland, at the time of a newly independent Poland during the Second Polish Republic.
New book celebrates Detroit church, Jesuits
Ss. Peter and Paul Church — and its place in Detroit history and with the Jesuits — is the subject of a new book by local author Patricia Montemurri.
December newsletter: Your Health Matters
Want a quick way to learn about your wellness and well-being? Check out our benefit providers monthly newsletter!
Free Detroit Mercy improv showcase set for Dec. 15
Join Detroit Mercy’s improvisation class Friday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. as they show off techniques learned in class in this spontaneous, one-show-only performance in CHP, Room 124!
Give back with Detroit Mercy through mitten, sock drives
Alpha Sigma Nu will once again be collecting socks for homeless people in Detroit through Dec. 15 and UDM will also be collecting new mittens and gloves for Mittens for Detroit through Dec. 18.
SAAC sponsoring a toy drive to benefit DMC Children’s Hospital until Dec. 16
Detroit Mercy’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is sponsoring a toy drive to benefit the Child Life Toy Fund at the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Children’s Hospital of Michigan.
TENN SeedMoney fundraiser runs through Dec. 15
Support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network during the holiday season by donating to their SeedMoney page through Dec. 15. All funds go towards growing produce for the Detroit community.
Phi Beta Sigma hosting winter clothes drive through Dec. 16
The fraternity is asking for donations of new or the gently used variety, including winter hats, gloves, scarfs, coats, hoodies, socks and blankets.
Help plan TENN’s annual Food Fest Fundraiser, Jan. 10
Earn service hours and help plan Titan Equity Nourish Network’s annual Food Fest Fundraiser on the McNichols Campus with meetings beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m.
Holiday Dress Down Challenge to support The Hive, TENN
The Human Resources Department and Metz Dining Services are challenging the University community to get involved in a fundraising contest over the next several weeks. All proceeds will go to support food security initiatives here at Detroit Mercy with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and The Hive student pantry.
Holy Day of Obligation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8
Two Masses will be held at noon and 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 on the Holy Day of Obligation inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel, located in the Commerce and Finance Building.
Club sports provide competitive, social experiences for students
University Recreation hosts a variety of sports clubs that offer growth experiences for students whether they are beginners, competitive players, or anywhere in between.
Women’s and Gender Studies grants now available for faculty
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Program is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2023-24 faculty grants. These yearly grants award up to $500 to current full-time or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty members.