Virtual learning community: Building inclusive and user-centered spaces for neurodivergence
A ReBUILDetroit virtual learning community professional development event with Danya Hakky and Terri Zborowsky is set for Tuesday, April 2 at 12:45 p.m.
Celebrate Pride week with TENN’s TransPlant Swap, April 4
Celebrate Pride week with Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)’s TransPlant Swap event on Thursday, April 4 at 12:30 p.m. Give a plant, get a plant, decorate pots with pride swag, or do all three!
Hiring: Earn a $1,600 stipend as a Summer Conference Assistant
Titans, are you looking for a summer job that will provide you a room, while also earning a $1,600 stipend? Apply to be a conference assistant for Resident Life!
First Titan Taxi episode of 2024 is now live
McAuley School of Nursing Assistant Professor Sara Gifford was the latest host of the Titan Taxi, offering rides, asking Titans about a woman that inspires them and more!
New ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast episode discusses music, arts and faith
A new episode of the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast released on March 26 and features University Minister Dan Greig and student Oriekoase Agholor speaking about music, the arts and faith.
U-M law professor to speak at Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice, April 1
Former national security prosecutor and current University of Michigan law professor Barbara McQuade will discuss the threat disinformation poses to our democracy, public safety, and the rule of law in 2024’s lecture, titled “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.”
Cushing Distinguished Lecture series features New Testament scholar
The Department of Religious Studies presents the 2024 Cushing Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, April 3, featuring Brian Blount, who is a prolific scholar of the New Testament.
Women’s History Month Q&A: Get to know Megan Novell
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to Megan Novell, who reflected on the month, female role models and more.
‘You’ve got to use your time,’ five-time Emmy winner tells students
Former Communication Studies student Neil Mandt returned to Detroit Mercy to talk with students about his 30-plus year career in the entertainment industry and the future of media and technology.
Volunteer for TENN’s Garden Service Days
Spring is nearly here and with it, Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network is getting ready for another great harvest season! Sign up for their garden days to earn service hours while working in the TENN garden.
Gesu Church offers end-of-life seminar
Gesu Church is hosting a daylong seminar, “Dignity at the End of Life,” Saturday, April 13 to help people better understand the spiritual, medical, ethical and legal issues of dying.
UDM invited to Holy Mass Thursday, March 28
The Sisters of Mercy invite the Detroit Mercy community to join together to celebrate Mass on Holy Thursday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m. inside the St. Ignatius Chapel on the McNichols Campus.
Black heroines of World War II focus of virtual WHM event, March 28
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program invites students, faculty, and staff to attend a special virtual event hosted by The Zekelman Holocaust Center, “Black Heroines of World War II: Women Who Fought the Nazis,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28.
CCPD debuting a new career series, Ponder the Possibilities
The center will host two industry showcases in March that will allow students to explore career paths, meet representatives from organizations in the industry and gain insight on the day-to-day responsibilities of their chosen field.
Curtis Chin reading and conversation, March 26
Writer, director, producer and activist Curtis Chin will read from his new memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” in a reading and conversation at Tuesday, March 26 in the Bargman Room.
Submit nominations for Student Leadership and Service Awards
Know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the Student Leadership and Service Awards and will be accepted by Thursday, March 28!
Health equity is topic of community event
The community forum on “The Inhumanity of Environmental Racism and What it Means for Black health” featuring Keisha Ray will be held Wednesday, March 27 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 120.
Detroit Mercy dining services now serving Halal
Detroit Mercy’s Dining Services, including the Titan Dining Room, The Loft Grill and the Bookmark is now serving Halal ground beef and chicken breast.
Women’s History Month Q&A: Get to know Anita Klueg
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg, who shared the challenges she’s faced as a woman, what inspired her to work in ministry and more.
Submit your research projects for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement
UDM is looking for research posters, exhibits and presentations for the Celebration of Scholarly Achievement, which is open to all students, staff and faculty from all disciplines. The deadline for registration and submission is Monday, March 25 and the CSA is set for Thursday, April 18 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Sign up now for 2024-25 housing on the McNichols Campus
Titans, housing applications for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 are now available! Applications are due before Monday, March 25.
Rocket Mortgage: Save 1% of your home loan amount
Starting March 1, when purchasing or refinancing a home, UDM employees can now save 1% of their loan amount.
Lenten reconciliation offered March 21 at St. Ignatius Chapel
Reconciliation will be offered inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel on Thursday, March 21 from 1-2 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a most natural way to celebrate God’s forgiveness and love.
Iftar potluck party set for March 19
During the Ramadan season, this potluck set for Tuesday, March 19 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Loranger Architecture Building, will feature short presentations on faith and fasting. All faith traditions are invited to attend.
Women’s History Month Q&A: Get to know Marwa Abdel Latif
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to Assistant Professor of Chemistry Marwa Abdel Latif, who reflected on her female role models, what led her to academia and more.
Phenomenal Women’s Reception on March 21 celebrates women at UDM
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to the 19th Phenomenal Women’s Reception, set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the Student Union Ballroom. The reception is dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy.
Special online presentation: “The Art of (Not) Forgetting” with Olga Bubich
Open to all at UDM on March 21, this virtual presentation features Belarusian essayist, photographer, and memory researcher Olga Bubich will share her reflections on memory wars — a phenomenon we can see unfolding in different parts of the world.
EA’s Open Mic Night, March 20, to feature poets, storytellers, musicians
Join us for a night of community, coffee and creativity Wednesday, March 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. for Entrepreneurship Association’s Open Mic Night in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
CBA alumni week keynote event March 20 discusses Artificial Intelligence
The four CBA alumni — Wesley Meier ’10, Asia Rawls ’18, Sam Umachi ’09, ’10 and Jason Vazzano ’00 — will discuss and answer questions about Artificial Intelligence and how it was changed the world as we know it.
OMI liturgy and lunch followed by talk on sustainable human behavior, March 20
Two important mission-related events will be back-to-back on Wednesday, March 20 with the Office of Mission Integration’s monthly liturgy and lunch followed by a talk and discussion on “Climate Change Mitigation via Informed Sustainable Human Behavior.”
Triptych virtual poetry reading series features Farnaz Fatemi, March 21
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Farnaz Fatemi as the third speaker of the Winter 2024 Triptych virtual author series Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Register for 2024 Baccalaureate Mass
This year’s Baccalaureate Mass, set for the morning of the McNichols Campus commencement ceremonies, will be offered at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11 in the Student Union Ballroom.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast features Fr. Damian Torres-Botello
The second episode of the podcast, released March 12, with Fr. Torres-Botello revolves around the Ignatian concept of “Contemplatives in Action” and how he has brought that concept into his work in theatre.
Connect with yourself and others with Misericordia Retreat, March 22-23
University Ministry is hosting a retreat all about connecting to creation and your relationship with God and self. The Misericordia Winter Retreat is set for Friday and Saturday, March 22-23 at the Holley Family Village in Brooklyn, Mich.
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., spoke about “Sport, Human Flourishing and the Common Good” at the Jesuits Friends and Alumni luncheon …
Black health, health equity is topic of online presentation
A leader in the field of Black bioethics will discuss her work in Black health and health equity in an online presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18.
Learn about career in Psychology through March 18 panel
Want to know about possible careers within Psychology? Attend a career panel hosted by Detroit Mercy on Monday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. to hear about the first-hand experiences from different psychologists!
Ariana Peruzzi to speak on migrants and asylum, March 18
Ariana Peruzzi, a doctoral candidate and Newcombe Fellow at University of Michigan, will speak on “Migration: What are the rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers?” on Monday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.
Titans Announce Contract Extension for Head Women’s Basketball Coach Kate Achter
University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr., announced that head women’s basketball coach Kate Achter has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.
College of Health Professions Associate Professor Zigmond Kozicki and Stephanie Baiyasi-Kozicki ’15 presented at the Michigan Academy of Arts, Letter and Science Conference in Detroit …
Volunteer for 2024 Commencement ceremonies
Help make it a special day for graduating Titans and their families by volunteering for commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 11. All shifts are held on the McNichols Campus.
Clean and Comfy program offers hygiene, wellness tips for students
All Detroit Mercy students are invited to a peer wellness educator program, Clean and Comfy, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 inside Shiple Hall. The program is intended to teach students on the McNichols Campus about maintaining different kinds of hygiene as well as wellness in a college atmosphere.
Women’s History Month Q&A: Get to know Madeline Dugan
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications department introduces you to women’s lacrosse head coach Madeline Dugan, who spoke about her career in athletics and more.
Last call: Nominate for Mission Leadership Awards, due March 15
All members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters, are invited to nominate students and employees for the Vivere and Agere Missione Awards and Mission Steward Award.
Creative Writing Collective set for Tuesday, March 12
Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to join the Creative Writing Collective on Tuesday, March 12, which will be led by professors Stacy Gnall and Michael Lauchlan and will focus on Writing about Place.
Alumnus Bill Priestap to give talk, “An Era of Global Insecurity,” March 13
Detroit Mercy alumnus Bill Priestap, a recognized leader in national security, will give a free talk, “An Era of Global Insecurity,” on Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Black mortality and birth justice movement highlighted in ‘Aftershock’ screening and panel discussion
All at Detroit Mercy are invited to screen the award-winning documentary, “Aftershock” on Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Life Sciences Building, Room 113.
DMTC presents staged reading, “Kayak” on March 22
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s TheatreLab series presents, “Kayak,” the captivating play by Jordan Hall for just one night only 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22.
Winners announced: 2023 UDM photography contest
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Varinder Kaur for winning the Best of Show award for her photo, “Mars Saturn Jupiter Milky Way.”
Dental’s Claudia Larochelle elected National ASDA Vice President
Third-year Detroit Mercy Dental student Claudia Larochelle was selected National ASDA Vice President at the 2024 ASDA Annual Session in Denver, Colorado.