Mortgage deals for Detroit Mercy veterans
Rocket Mortgage provides special offers and rates for Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni. However, this month, in recognition of Veteran’s Day, they are promoting additional benefits for our veterans.
Consider donating to Protect Life’s Baby Product Drive
Detroit Mercy community, please consider donating to Protect Life’s Baby Product Drive during this holiday season. The event runs from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8.
OMI Mass on Anniversary of Jesuit Martyrs, Nov. 16
On the anniversary of the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador, their housekeeper and their daughter, Fr. Patrick Kelly will preach about how the lives and work of these Salvadoran Jesuits is relevant for our educational mission.
University comes together to clean up McNichols Campus
More than 100 staff members, administrators and faculty participated in the first Fall Clean-Up Day on Nov. 9.
Virtual Creative Writing Collective set for Thursday, Nov. 17
All students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends are welcome. No writing experience is necessary, just an interest in exploring and developing your creative inclinations.
Series of events for National Career Development month!
November is National Career Development Month and Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) will host a series of events for students to help examine their lives, careers and the alternatives available to increase everyone’s success and happiness.
Purchase Detroit Mercy tie-dye t-shirt, Nov. 17
Titan students, help support Detroit Mercy business students Thursday, Nov. 17 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. by purchasing a tie-dye t-shirt at the Student Fitness Center.
Professor Emerita of Psychology Libby Balter Blume co-authored the chapter “Transdisciplinary Family Science” in the new Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methodologies, published by Springer. …
Detroit Mercy celebrates Native American History month
Detroit Mercy is set to celebrate Native American History month in November with several events across the McNichols Campus.
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 14-18, with Detroit Mercy
Detroit Mercy is celebrating International Education Week by hosting several virtual and in-person events from Monday through Thursday, Nov. 14-17, all on the McNichols Campus.
Host a Detroit Mercy international student for Thanksgiving dinner!
This Thanksgiving, Detroit Mercy’s International Services Office is inviting employees to sign-up to host Detroit Mercy international students for Thanksgiving dinner.
Jocelyn Boryczka featured in 2022 midterm election coverage
College of Liberal Arts & Education Dean Jocelyn Boryczka was featured during 2022 midterm election coverage on Fox 2 Detroit and WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit. Boryczka provided expert commentary both from the McNichols Campus and the television studios of WXYZ.
Ticketing & Audience Development Coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Theatre Sarah Hawkins Rusk is directing “The Children” by Lucy Kirkwood at the Open Book Theatre …
Audition for Theatre Company’s production of ‘Pride and Prejudice’
All Detroit Mercy students are welcome to audition for Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s next production, Pride and Prejudice.
Learn self-defense with “Take Action” course, Nov. 11
The event, “Take Action” is set for Friday, Nov. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the group exercise room of the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.
Join the Cybersecurity Club for next meeting, Nov. 14
Detroit Mercy’s Cybersecurity Club is holding monthly meetings throughout the school year! Learn more about what the club has to offer and partake in free pizza during these meetings.
The Sound Arts: A Spiritual Practice in Islam with Detroit duo Tazeen & LuFuki, Nov. 11
In this session with Detroit Mercy’s Islamic Studies Program, Detroit-based artists, educators and community organizers Tazeen and LuFuki share some of their original music compositions …
Art of Hospitality half-day retreat, Nov. 14
Come and join Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ and Sr. Judy Mouch, RSM for a half-day retreat set for Monday, Nov. 14 from 9-11:30 a.m. in Lansing-Reilly Hall, which is followed by lunch.
Women’s basketball hosts Canisius in home opener, Nov. 13
The Detroit Mercy women’s basketball program, in its first year under new head coach Kate Achter, welcomes fellow Jesuit institution, Canisius, in its home opener, Sunday, Nov. 13.
Welcome party for new TENN manager, Nov. 12
Help welcome Titan Equity Nourish Network’s new manager, Chelsea Manning, with an open house-style welcome party on Saturday, Nov. 12 from noon to 4 p.m.
University names first director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
“Diversity work is really creating spaces to help people build relationships.”
That is the guiding principle of Kristin Johnston, Detroit Mercy’s first University-wide director of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She began her position Aug. 1.
Detroit Mercy basketball showcases new, familiar faces in 2022-23
Detroit Mercy basketball officially returns this week, with both the Titan men’s and women’s basketball programs opening the 2022-23 seasons on the hardwood.
McNichols Campus Cleanup Day set for Wednesday, Nov. 9
President Donald B. Taylor invites all to participate in the first biannual McNichols Campus Cleanup on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Come and work together with your Titan colleagues to build community and beautify campus.
Students combine animation, voice acting concepts in innovative new course
Students on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus are bringing digital characters to life through acting and animation techniques as part of a new course …
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine served as a guest editor for the Fall 2022 Michigan Historical Review, a special issue which …
Men’s basketball home opener set for Nov. 8
Detroit Mercy men’s basketball opens the 2022-23 season at home, hosting nearby Rochester University from Calihan Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.
Little Free Pantry’s new location in Student Union
Detroit Mercy’s Little Food Pantry is now located near the stairs by the Fountain Lounge leading up to the Titan Dining Room in the Student Union.
Utilize library resources in a library workshop on Nov. 10
Titans, find out more about how to utilize library resources, as well as meet Detroit Mercy librarians on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. The event will take place at the McNichols Campus Library, Room 324.
Class registration for 2023 winter and summer semesters begins Nov. 7
Titans, class registration for the 2023 winter and summer semesters begins on Monday, Nov. 7 at 12 a.m. (Sunday night at midnight).
Racial Justice Immersion Day set for Nov. 12
Join University Ministry for a day of exploration, reflection and learning centered around the topics of racial justice and the justice system on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Alumna earns elite U.S. Air Force rank, leads commanding career
Danielle Cermak graduated in 2000 with a degree in Biochemistry. That same year she raised her right hand and was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force — where most would imagine her life of service began.
Join the Class of 2023 Senior Class Gift Team!
Detroit Mercy students, are you looking to gain valuable leadership, philanthropy and marketing experience?
Join the Class of 2023 Senior Class Gift Team! Team members are volunteers that help with outreach, education and fundraising for their Senior Class Gift Campaign in support of Detroit Mercy.
Theatre Company presents ‘Airness’ from Oct. 28-30, Nov. 4-6
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the 2022-23 school year features Airness, on Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6 from the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday, both weekends.
Travel to India with Detroit Mercy: Virtual info session, Nov. 8
Students of all majors as well as Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to journey to India’s Golden Triangle — Jaipur, New Delhi and Agra — in May of 2023 with the History Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Education.
College of Liberal Arts & Education newsletter for October/November
CLAE Today! is a newsletter that showcases the accomplishments, contributions and events that occur in the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) at Detroit Mercy.
Fr. Raphael Shen, S.J. passes away
Fr. Raphael Shen, S.J. was a professor and chairperson for the economics department, having taught at the University for 45 years.
Professor of Philosophy Juan Carlos Flores had his article, “Ancient Love of Wisdom and its Medieval Transformation” recently published in History of Philosophy Quarterly, a …
Flu shot added to bivalent booster clinic, Nov. 4
The University will host a fall vaccination clinic for the much awaited, bivalent booster dose against COVID-19. The one-day clinic will take place on Friday, Nov. …
All Saints Day Mass, Nov. 1
Mass to celebrate the feast of All Saints will be held at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Fr. Patrick Kelly works on inclusion in sports at international Vatican summit
Patrick Kelly, S.J. ’83 has long been invested in sports, from playing them to writing and teaching about them. He’s now taking his passion to a higher calling, as he recently was part of an international summit on sports and accessibility at the Vatican from Sept. 29-30.
Red Wings to host Detroit Mercy Night at Little Caesars Arena, Nov. 10
Detroit Mercy invites all students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends to a College Night event, hosted by the University and Detroit Red Wings when the team plays the visiting New York Rangers on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Little Caesars Arena.
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Submission deadline extended for Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, [sic]
Detroit Mercy students, would you like to see your writing, photographs or visual art published? Then consider submitting your work to Detroit Mercy’s student art journal [sic], which is looking for poems, short stories, personal essays, photographs and other visual artwork.
3! 2! 1! Students work to bring esports to Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy’s new esports club is using video games to create a community for Titans, and battle against other colleges and universities.
Health Notice: Novavax monovalent COVID-19 booster is now available
Good news! The Novavax monovalent COVID-19 booster is now available for those 18 years and older. For those unable or unwilling to receive an mRNA …
Halloween Fun: Pumpkin painting, food, prizes, games on Oct. 28
Join in on the Halloween fun prior to the holiday with ceramic skull and pumpkin painting, food, games, prizes, music and more on Friday, Oct. 28 from 12-3 p.m. The fun will take place on the ground floor of the Student Union.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Richard Hill was recently featured in a Q&A article on Inside Higher Ed. Hill answered three questions in the article, …
Poetry reading with Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess, Oct. 27
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Olio, Tyehimba Jess will give a dynamic, free poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7-8:30 p.m.
A Time to Breathe with colleagues, Oct. 26
Join colleagues and pause the workday for a time of reflection and sharing with “A Time to Breathe” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 12-1 p.m.
Travel to India with Detroit Mercy: Upcoming in-person info session, Oct. 25
Students of all majors as well as Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni are welcome to journey to India’s Golden Triangle — Jaipur, New Delhi and Agra — in May of 2023 with the History Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Education.
Celebrate Red Ribbon week with the Wellness Center
Red Ribbon week, which is annually celebrated Oct. 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and longest running drug prevention awareness program.