Senior send-off event celebrates Class of 2024 on April 25
Prospective graduating seniors, it’s time to take a break from studying for the event of the year! UDM will host a Senior Send-off for the Class of 2024 on Thursday, April 25 at 4 p.m.
DMTC TheatreLab presents: ‘Midterm Crisis’ on April 25
‘Midterm Crisis,’ an original work by Jeremy St. Martin, is a journey through the life of a Gen X-er’s time in college and the surprising and heartfelt lessons that can still be experienced at any stage of life.
Celebration of recent CLAE faculty books on April 23
Seven College of Liberal Arts & Education faculty members will showcase their books that have been published in the past year at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
Detroit Mercy opens new eye care center at the Novi Campus
UDM announced the new Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, located at 41555 West 12 Mile Road in Novi, Mich., which opens to patients on April 30, 2024.
Women’s and Gender Studies announces 2023-24 writing contest winners
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2023-24 Undergraduate Writing competition, featuring 10 students who were awarded prizes in three writing categories.
Late Night Munchies features fun, food and entertainment, April 22
Detroit Mercy’s annual Late Night Munchies event for students prior to the start of finals week is set for 8 p.m. Monday, April 22 in the Titan Dining Room on the McNichols Campus.
UDM hosts U.S. Sen. Peters and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr.
U.S. Senator Gary Peters ’84, chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr., visited Detroit Mercy Monday to discuss the importance of preparing and recruiting a strong cybersecurity workforce.
Prepare for finals week with Study Retreat on April 21
The Study Retreat, set for Sunday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 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.
Phillip Olla, associate professor in the College of Health Professions, served as moderator of a panel at the April 16 MedHealth Summit at Ford Field. …
Pax Christi Michigan state conference to be held at UDM, April 20
There will be a limited number of complimentary registrations available to UDM students and staff for the conference, which will be held at Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 20.
De-stress Fest offers prizes, food, games and fun on April 18
The annual De-stress Fest, set for Thursday, April 18 from 4-7 p.m., is a chance to unwind before finals week at the Student Fitness Center with delicious food, exciting games, prizes and fun with your peers!
Learn inclusive teaching practices in laboratory spaces for neurodivergence, April 16
A virtual learning community development event, “Inclusive Teaching Practices in Laboratory Spaces for Neurodivergence,” with Jennifer Leigh and Orielia Egambaram is set for Tuesday, April 16 at 12:45 p.m.
UDM to celebrate student, faculty research projects
Detroit Mercy will recognize the academic work of students, staff and faculty at the 16th annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement (CSA) on Thursday, April 18 on the McNichols Campus.
Office of Mission Integration lunch and liturgy set for April 17
Fr. Charles Oduke will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to UDM’s educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch and time to visit with colleagues afterwards on April 17.
Department of Performing Arts staff and adjunct professor Sarah Hawkins Rusk directs Detroit Opera Youth Chorus’ production of “The Odyssey” by Ben Moore and Kelley …
Help stock Little Free Pantry, April 17
Help stock the Little Free Pantry by bringing non-perishable items to the Scholarship & Financial Aid Office. Each donor will be entered to win a Detroit Mercy shirt.
Detroit Mercy Law to host first law school preview day, April 17
As part of the Titan Innovation Fund, Detroit Mercy Law will host their inaugural law school preview day April 17. The event will bring 60 metro Detroit high school students to the Riverfront Campus.
Triptych +1 features student reading at Page Bookshop, April 18
To cap off this year’s spectacular Triptych virtual reading series, join the Department of English for Triptych +1, a special live and in-person encore where UDM creative writing students will read their original work!
New ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ episode highlights Lent and Ramadan
A new episode of the ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast features Fr. Charles Oduke and Imam Matthew Schumann, who discuss Lent and the holy month of Ramadan.
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DMTC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] [again]
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) presents the raucous comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)[revised][again] at the Marlene Boll Theatre inside Detroit’s Boll Family YMCA April 12-21.
URec to host glow Zumba and Yoga
Grab your best neon apparel and get ready to glow at a pair of upcoming University Recreation events.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk to the Metro Detroit Area Historians Collegium on “Strange Bedfellows: A Diverse Underground Railroad …
Join UDM in welcoming new head coach Mark Montgomery on April 10
UDM has hired Mark Montgomery as the program’s 23rd head coach in school history. Montgomery was chosen from a pool of more than 100 national candidates.
University Chorus presents Cabaret concert, April 9
The University Chorus presents its end of the semester Cabaret Concert on Tuesday, April 9 at 4:45 p.m. inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel. It will feature group songs and lots of solos including various styles like Motown, show tunes, folk rock and more.
Pride discussion group set for April 9
Join other LGBTQ+ people at UDM to connect, share your experience and celebrate our diversity during a pride discussion group! Meet new people, build community and talk about things that are important to you.
United in Pride: Celebrating diversity at UDM on April 9
A LGBTQ+ pride celebration and panel will be held Tuesday, April 9 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. inside of the College of Health Professions Building, Room 124 to celebrate diversity at UDM. All are welcome to join!
Celebrate UDM Libraries with cake, April 10, during National Library Week
Stop by the McNichols Campus Library on Wednesday, April 10 from 12-2 p.m. to celebrate Library Week with the Detroit Mercy Libraries and their staff. Librarians and library staffers will be on hand passing out slices of cake, or until the treats run out, as part of National Library Week activities.
Thrift and local pop-up shop will support TENN’s fundraising efforts, April 11
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is hosting a thrift and local pop-up event with Student Life! The event is part of TENN’s Food Fest fundraisers programming and meant to promote sustainability through supporting used and locally made goods.
Learn more on Traveling to India with April 10 info session
Learn more about traveling to India with Detroit Mercy through an information session, set for Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Special presentation on Michigan Medical Aid in Dying Legislation set for April 10
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to a special presentation on Michigan Medical Aid in Dying Legislation at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, hosted by the College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing.
Michael Baxter to talk on peacemaking amid war for Mercy Peace Forum
As part of the Mercy Peace Forum, Michael Baxter is set to talk about peacemaking during war during a virtual webinar, “The Grace of Doing Almost Nothing: Reflections on peacemaking amid the perplexities of war in Ukraine and Gaza,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.
CCRI to host lunch and learn with Sam Weddington, April 11
The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing is hosting Sam Weddington for a lunch and learn on Thursday, April 11 from 12:45-2 p.m. All are welcome to attend! Pizza and pop will be provided.
Join colleagues for A Time to Breathe, April 12
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for “A Time to Breathe,” on Friday, April 12 from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 208.
Author Christine Montross guest for virtual series, ‘Telling the Stories of Health Humanities’
Psychiatrist and author Christine Montross will be the featured guest in a virtual speaker series entitled, “Telling the Stories of the Health Humanities,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.
Update: Chemical Hygiene Plan for 2024
The University’s Chemical Hygiene Plan has been updated by our University Safety Team for 2024.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Nihad Dukhan was awarded the 2024 American Society for Engineering Education – North Central Section Outstanding Teaching Award. The award was …
Virtual talk April 8 discusses American Muslims voting behavior, preferences
The UDM community is invited to a special virtual talk featuring MSU professor Nura Sediqe talking about American Muslims’ electoral preferences and voting behavior. The virtual talk is set for Monday, April 8 at 5 p.m.
‘Wonderfully Made’ screening and discussion set for April 2
The Detroit Mercy community is invited to a screening and discussion of a recent documentary, “Wonderfully Made,” which explores the aspirations of and the challenges facing LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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.