Learn the basics of self-defense in this free, interactive course offered by a personal safety and martial arts expert on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 2-3 p.m. in the Group Activities Room of the Student Fitness Center. All students and employees are welcome!
Enjoy a Detroit pizza favorite, Buddy’s, on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 20% of the proceeds will go to support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network.
The training will run Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 12 and Dec. 13, each day from 9 a.m. to noon. The trainers for this cohort are Jahzara Mayes, Mara Livezey, Yvonne King and Matt Mio. Search Advocates are trained members of search committees who ensure validity, equity and diversity throughout the search process.
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Office for Mission Integration are pleased to announce the 2023-24 Mission Micro-Grant Awards.
As the UDM community celebrates Thanksgiving, several Titans share their holiday traditions and who they are thankful for at the University.
The University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus will close for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, Nov. 22, and open for regular business at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27.
Earn service hours and help Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network to make gifts for our neighbors Monday, Nov. 27 from 3-4:30 p.m.
The What’s the Tea with Ministry podcast debuts a new episode Tuesday, Nov. 21, featuring Student Government Association President Mark Formosa and Vice President Cristal Guzman.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company has been awarded three Wilde Awards for its production of Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen.
Anyone who brings mittens to the contest will gain free admission and also get to toss them onto the court at halftime as part of a mitten toss, with the collection being donated to Mittens for Detroit!
The retreat is a chance to get off campus, study in a quiet and relaxing space and have built in optional study breaks that provide self-care and spiritual care into your life. It will be held Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maxis Spirituality Center in Riverview, Mich.
Detroit Mercy strongly recommends that all faculty, staff, students, parents and University friends register for the institution’s RAVE emergency communications.
The Chaldean American Student Association is set to hold a Chaldean Thanksgiving Mass on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Big changes are coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for the 2024-25 aid year!
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University Ministry and UDM Pride Club will gather for a short service in observation of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Monday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
What are you thankful for? Come share your words of gratitude at the Write Something! desk, located outside of the Briggs and Commerce and Finance Buildings on the McNichols Campus. The desk will be available for you leave a note Nov. 14-16, as well as Nov. 20-22.
UDM students who have worked at the Detroit Mercy Libraries or Varsity News or volunteered with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), for at least one year — and plan to continue with these activities — may apply. Students pursuing studies in Performing Arts or Communications are also encouraged to submit an application.
The Center for Career and Professional Development will host a Money Management Seminar, facilitated by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. All Detroit Mercy students and staff are invited to attend.
Join us Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. International Night is a time when we celebrate, learn and respect all of the various cultures and ethnicities at Detroit Mercy.
Director of the Black Abolitionist Archive and Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine will present on “Potawatomi Hospitality” during a special lunch time on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 12:45-2 p.m.
The Inclusive Teaching Learning Community presents Re-envisioning spaces and pedagogies for Neurodivergence Series on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 12:45-1:50 p.m. inside the College of Health Professions, Room 124. Nicholas Provenzano will be the featured speaker.
The featured speaker is Kevin Constante, a research data analyst for Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science. The talk is set for Thursday, Nov. 16 at 12:45 p.m. in the College of Health Professions, Room 124.
Detroit Mercy welcomes Claire Schaefer-Duffy, a journalist with the National Catholic Reporter and the Catholic Worker, for a zoom webinar with the topic, Conversations on Nonviolent Action in a Time of War.
The Office of Mission Integration will be celebrating their next monthly liturgy at noon Wednesday, Nov. 15 in the St. Ignatius Chapel inside the Commerce & Finance Building on the McNichols Campus.
Student veterans at each of University of Detroit Mercy’s campuses have bravely served and defended our country in many different branches of the military. In recognition of Veterans Day, Detroit Mercy is proud to highlight several student veterans.
The Office of Academic Affairs are pleased to host the Faculty Recognition Event, which is slated for Friday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
The Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)’s annual pumpkin composting was a success, with nearly 2,000 pounds collected for composting.
This Thanksgiving, Detroit Mercy’s International Services Office (ISO) is inviting employees to sign-up to host UDM international students for Thanksgiving dinner. If you are interested in participating, please sign-up by Friday, Nov. 10!
Detroit Mercy students are invited for pizza, community and studying together 7-8:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12!
Senior Communications major Jeremiah Steen received the Spirit of Hope Award from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission for his commitment to volunteerism, service or philanthropy.
Senior Adjunct Instructor of English Molly Barlow‘s personal essay, “Changing pronouns behind the lectern” has been published online in Jesuit Higher Education. Read the full …
The University is pleased to offer 24-hour, 7-days a week access to a WEPA printing station located in the lower level of the Student Union on the McNichols Campus.
All students are welcome to audition for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s second mainstage show of the school year, Photograph 51, on Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The auditions will take place in Reno Hall, Room 164.
The Student Life Office would like to thank the campus community for supporting the annual Safety Street event at Detroit Mercy.
The program will recognize the contributions and sacrifices of those who have served to defend freedom and includes members of the armed forces, including active members and reserve personnel.
Bring your lunch and join colleagues for “A Time to Breathe,” on Friday, Nov. 10 from 12-1 p.m.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Greg Sumner will introduce two Oscar-winning World War II movies at the Historic Redford Theatre in honor of Veterans …
Find out all about what Detroit Mercy has to offer with its study abroad and immersion programs at the International Dinner, set for Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m.
President Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor Antoine M. Garibaldi delivered the Aims of Education Address at Georgetown University’s Faculty Convocation on Oct. 30. The ceremony …
Through Nov. 10, Detroit Mercy Dining Services is conducting a campus-wide survey to better understand the UDM community’s dining satisfaction.
Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) will host a series of events that will help guide students and alumni through their professional development and examine ways to foster wellness on the path to career success.
The African American Studies program at Detroit Mercy is producing a Zoom webinar Nov. 14 on the ongoing crises in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), efforts to resettle refugees in Michigan and the role our consumption plays in fueling violence and displacement.
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J. will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to the University’s educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch afterwards in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 238 and time to visit with colleagues.
With the fall semester in full swing, several Titan freshmen share how their experience at UDM has been thus far.
Following a strong regular-season campaign, the Titan men’s soccer team will host a quarterfinal matchup 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov 5 in the Horizon League Championship from Titan Field on the McNichols Campus.
Compete to be the most sustainable student organization or group and win a pizza party with Titan Equity Nourish Network’s compost competition on Friday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 6.
The Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge, which was hosted by Detroit Mercy, brought in more than 70 in-person attendees with an additional 108 people joining online. The STAR Center and TENN placed in the top-two teams at the competition.
The University of Detroit Mercy offers several dining options for students, faculty, staff and others, one of them being Metz Culinary Management. Meet a few members of the Metz staff on the McNichols Campus
The steering committee for 2024’s AJCU Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation Assembly has extended the deadline for program proposals to Monday, Nov. 27.
Detroit Mercy will hold a Mass of Remembrance on the first Sunday of November — Nov. 5 — at 4 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce and Finance Building. All are welcome.
