Get moving at afternoon Zumba class on Feb. 24
Get ready to dance your way to fitness with our energizing Zumba class! This one-hour class combines fun and fitness with easy-to-follow dance moves set to upbeat music.
Second Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Feb. 26
The second Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
Triptych reading series features poet K-Ming Chang on Feb. 27
Detroit Mercy’s Triptych series hosts featured poet K-Ming Chang, Lambda Literary Award winner, on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets available for PGA Tour’s 2025 Rocket Classic
Enjoy watching tournament play at the Rocket Classic from the comfort of a private suite, hosted by the University. Tickets are on sale now!
Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Detroit spring luncheon set for March 26
Attend this luncheon on March 26 and hear how Jesuit brothers have been a valuable part of the Society of Jesus since the founding of the order and their role in our Church today.
English Department to host resume readiness workshop for all, Feb. 18
Students, please join this hands-on workshop on Feb. 18 and learn about revising your resume’s content, organization and design in order to make yourself more marketable to future employers.
Virtual Industrial/Organizational Psychology program open house and alumni panel set for Feb. 20
Join us to take the first step in advancing your career in I/O Psychology at a virtual open house and alumni panel on Feb. 20 and learn about this flexible, accelerated program and exciting opportunity.
Titans to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Feb. 15
The event features a FREE clinic for girls ages 6-12 includes skills instruction in various sports, a half-time performance and a post-game autograph session, as well as a T-shirt and swag bag. A women’s basketball game follows when the Titans take on Green Bay.
Radical Hospitality featuring SSC canine Bentley
Read the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness series ‘A Year in Radical Hospitality,’ where Sr. Sarah explains how one of God’s smaller creatures recognizes the sacred in everyone he meets.
Nominate for the Phenomenal Women’s Reception, deadline is Feb. 19
The annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the women of the Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. Please nominate an employee on campus that has made a difference in your life. Nominations close on Feb. 19.
Upcoming online cybersecurity training opportunity for all employees
To help protect our university and safeguard sensitive information, Detroit Mercy is partnering with KnowBe4 to provide all employees with regular cybersecurity awareness training. Please look for an email invitation from KnowBe4 with a training link to complete the online cybersecurity training.
UDM announces two new healthcare programs: Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences
Starting in fall of 2025, UDM’s College of Health Professions will offer bachelor’s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.
Professor of Psychology Barry Dauphin and colleague Caleb Siefert of the University of Michigan-Dearborn published an article “From Llama to language: prompt-engineering allows general-purpose artificial …
Help name the STAR Center’s new manikin
Students, the STAR Center needs help picking and selecting a name for the new manikin! The deadline is Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m.
Faith and Freedom tour to celebrate BHM, Feb. 16
Join University Ministry and the African American Studies Program for a Faith in the D event on Feb. 16 where you will attend a Baptist Mass, learn about the Underground Railroad and have lunch in the city!
Senior Lecturer in Decision Sciences Terry L. Howard, who has served on the Board of Directors of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) since …
Writing Center Director and Adjunct Instructor Erin Bell provided a praxis poster titled “Creating Belonging in Asynchronous Online Classrooms” and an online presentation at the …
Second annual SciComm art exhibit ‘UNREAL’ set for Feb. 10-14
Please join us for ‘Unreal,’ the second annual Science Communication art exhibit at Detroit Mercy, featuring about 30 works of science-informed art, which takes place in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building on Feb. 10-14.
The Hive student food pantry now has online ordering
Any Detroit Mercy student experiencing episodic food insecurity can now access food easier through The Hive’s new online ordering system.
CCPD to host career readiness workshop series for students in late February
Students are invited to attend one or all of three dynamic, interactive workshops designed to sharpen career readiness skills where you will explore creating a personal brand, interviewing strategies for success and key networking strategies that will open doors to opportunities.
ReBUILDetroit to host virtual healing session for equity and inclusion leaders in STEM, Feb. 11
Please join ReBUILDetroit Learning Community on Identity Formation and the Inclusive Teaching Learning Community at a virtual healing session for equity and inclusion leaders in STEM, led by Sarina Saturn, on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 12:45 p.m.
Community Engaged Learning (CEL) proposal workshop set for Feb. 7
Those interested in submitting a proposal for a CEL course or just interested in learning more about Community Engaged Learning are invited to attend this CEL proposal workshop on Feb. 7.
Call out for faculty book orders for Summer 2025
Faculty, if you’re teaching a Summer 2025 class, it’s time to submit your textbook orders to ensure we have it on the shelves for our students.
Religious diversity to be celebrated at interfaith dinner on Feb. 5
Celebrate our religious diversity at an interfaith dinner for all set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Free food will be available for all in attendance and will feature halal, Kosher and vegetarian options.
Society of Women Engineers: Discussion on Workplace Harassment set for Feb. 6
All are welcome to join the SWE for some great food and conversation on the very important topic of preventing, recognizing and responding to workplace sexual harassment.
UDM celebrates Black History Month with series of programs in February
February is Black History Month, and the University of Detroit Mercy will celebrate with a series of enlightening events across all campuses.
DMTC presents ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ Feb. 7-16
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the winter semester is ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ performed across two weekends, Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit.
Go Move Challenge begins Feb. 1
Faculty and staff, team up with other members of your department or college to win the title of the most active school in the AJCU!
Volunteer in making Valentine’s Day cards with TENN, Feb. 3
Help Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) make Valentine’s Day cards for our community partners on Monday, Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Apply now for mini mission grant to fund your student org project
Students are encouraged to apply today for a mini mission grant of up to $200 to help fund their student org projects. Ten grants will be awarded now through Feb. 28.
Monthly wellness qigong and sound bath
Focus on enhancing overall health and well-being by participating in a group qigong/tai chi session followed by a relaxing, restorative sound bath on Feb. 1 at 10 a.m.
Healthcare is Radical Hospitality
Read the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness series ‘A Year in Radical Hospitality,’ which delves into compassionate, patient-centered healthcare, in which Detroit Mercy faculty and students seek to provide care that honors the dignity of each individual and meets patients where they are.
Professor of Chemistry Mark Benvenuto was recently awarded the Numismatic Ambassador Award by Florida United Numismatists (FUN), a non-profit organization that promotes numismatics in Florida …
STAR Center receives provisional accreditation
The STAR Center has achieved provisional accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare through Dec. 31, 2026.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ kicks off Season 4 by unraveling the threads of mission-driven work
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ open its fourth season during Mission week with an interview of the co-chairs of the Mission Effectiveness Team: Ashlee Barnes and Mary-Catherine Harrison!
President’s Town Hall set for Jan. 29
Get your questions answered at the in-person President’s Town Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29, where an exciting announcement will also be shared!
Titan Winter Blast, Feb. 1, features chili cook-off, winter fun for all
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball game, all on the McNichols Campus.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology program open house, alumni panel set for Jan. 30
Join us to take the first step in advancing your career in I/O Psychology at an open house and alumni panel on Jan. 30, Feb. 6 or Feb. 20 and learn about this flexible, accelerated program and exciting opportunity.
Create community rhythm at Beats of Unity Drum Circle on Jan. 28
Join us at the Beats of Unity Drum Circle on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and learn more about Detroit Mercy’s mission and identity by creating some community rhythm.
Mission Week activities planned, Jan. 24-31
A number of activities are planned for Mission Week, Jan. 24-31, to acknowledge and teach us more about our mission and identity at Detroit Mercy.
Nominate for 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards, deadline is Jan. 30
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations. The Spirit Awards honor alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2025 will be accepted until Jan. 30.
First Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Jan. 28
The first installment of the Creative Writing Collective for the winter semester will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 in the Briggs Building, Room 205. All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited!
Associate Professor of Biology Stokes Baker presented his work on integrating bee biology research with lab courses at the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology …
Lisa 2, a novel by Professor of English Nick Rombes, was published in December by Calamari Archives out of New York City. His conversation about the …
Sr. Judy Mouch’s Celebration of Life set for Jan. 27
A Mass of Remembrance will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life reception and program at 4:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Adventure Series winter ski trip to Mt. Brighton on Feb. 7
Join University Recreation for an skiing adventure at Mt. Brighton on Friday, Feb. 7 from 6-9 p.m. Admission price includes your choice of ski or snowboard rental.
Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Jan. 27
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s master’s program in Clinical Psychology and the Ignite Scholarship during a live Zoom session on Jan. 27. Explore this meaningful program and get all your questions answered!
Save the dates for Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery
Please save the dates of Feb. 25 and April 9 for the event series ‘Bridges not Fences 6: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery’ where you will listen to stories of immense life challenges, attend a workshop to craft your own story and then be introduced various methods of healing.
School of Dentistry Dean Mert N Aksu recently shared insights on the potential short- and long-term effects of discontinuing community water fluoridation in an article …
Poetry submissions due Feb. 7 for Dudley Randall Poetry Prize Competition
Detroit Mercy undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines with all topics and poetic forms welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 7, and the first prize is $150!