Dudley Randall Poetry Prize winners announced for 2024
The Department of English is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Dudley Randall Poetry Prize! Sam Gillmore earned first place for her poem, “The Girl I Used to Be.”
Fr. Patrick Kelly featured speaker at JFAN Detroit luncheon, March 7
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., author, alumnus and professor at Detroit Mercy, is the featured speaker at a Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) of Detroit luncheon, set for Thursday, March 7 at noon inside of the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
TDR to offer reusable bins for to-go meals
Beginning Monday, March 11, Metz is launching a reusable bin program for to-go shoppers from the Titan Dining Room.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk on “The Underground Railroad in ‘Indian Country’: Northwest Ohio, 1795-1843” at the River …
Submit now for WGS student writing competition
All current undergraduate students at Detroit Mercy are encouraged to submit original work exploring issues of gender, sexuality, and/or feminist thought, with the submission deadline March 18.
President Taylor, University featured in Spotlight on the News program
President Donald Taylor was a guest recently on Spotlight on the News, which airs weekly Sunday morning on WXYZ/Channel 7. He opened the program on Feb. 25 with Chuck Stokes.
Health Humanities minor program offering curriculum innovation grants
Detroit Mercy’s Health Humanities Minor Program is offering Curriculum Innovation Grants of $1,750 to faculty in support of the development of new or revised courses that will expand its curricular offerings.
Student Spotlight: Basma Adel
Congratulations to Basma Adel, a first-year Dental student, who was announced as the winner of naming the new mannequin inside of the STAR Center.
Nominate for 2024 Spirit Awards, alumni achievement honorees
Detroit Mercy is once again looking for Spirit Award nominations, which honors alumni achievement at the University. Online nominations for 2024 will be accepted until Thursday, Feb. 29.
STAR Center featured in PBS Detroit television spot
Detroit Mercy’s new and innovative STAR Center was featured in a television spot Thursday, Feb. 22 on PBS Detroit’s weekly show, One Detroit. Staff, faculty and students talked about the new STAR Center with One Detroit’s Daijah Moss.
Catch Black History Month exhibit at McNichols Library
Through the end of February, catch a glimpse of UDM history, including a look at the African American Studies program origins, as well as a collection of books on heroes of the civil rights movement, Black arts, and more.
Apply for 2024 Valedictorian, Kappa Gamma Pi honors society
Detroit Mercy students prepared for graduation in December 2023, May or August 2024 with a minimum GPA of 3.8 may apply to be selected as the 2024 Valedictorian. Those with a minimum GPA of 3.3 may also be interested in applying for membership in Kappa Gamma Pi, a national Catholic graduate honor society!
Faith with Friends: Share your experience over a meal, Feb. 25
Is it tough for you to figure out what faith means to you? Come listen to other Detroit Mercy students share about their experience over a home-cooked meal on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 7:30-9 p.m.
Motown to be performed by Music Club, University Chorus
The concert is set for Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Sherwood Forest Branch of the Detroit Public Library. Music from Motown, Spirituals, Afrobeats and more will be presented at the concert celebrating Black History Month, performed by Detroit Mercy’s University Chorus and Music Club.
Financial literacy series with Ryan Mack set for Feb. 24
The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing in partnership with Trio Student Support Services (SSS) continues its Finance Seminar Webinars on Tuesday, Feb. 24 with a virtual presentation by financial expert, author and renowned public speaker Ryan Mack.
Admissions Reply Deadline extended to June 1 due to FAFSA delays
Due to 2024’s FAFSA delay, the University has extended their reply deadline from May 1 to June 1.
CES to host Systematic Innovation Workshop, March 22
The College of Engineering & Science is set to host a Systematic Innovation Workshop, set for Friday, March 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. inside of the Siebert Innovation Center in the Engineering Building on the McNichols Campus.
Professor of Physics Prasad Venugopal was featured on Detroit Evening Report Weekends, talking about race, gender and science and how he brings it into the …
Check out The Pit Stop, open 24 hours a day in Shiple Hall
Hungry for a late night study session snack? Check out The Pit Stop, open 24 hours a day inside of Shiple Hall and featuring an array of snacks, beverages, microwavable foods, ice cream and more.
Open pickleball for staff, faculty to start at Student Fitness Center
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, the sessions are for all skill levels. We invite you to join us every Tuesday and Friday from 5-6 p.m. for fun and engaging pickleball games.
Monthly liturgy and lunch set for Wednesday, Feb. 21
Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., will celebrate the liturgy and preach on a theme related to our educational mission. There will be a pizza lunch afterwards in the Commerce and Finance Building, Room 218 and time to visit with colleagues.
National Alliance on Mental Illness presentation set for Feb. 22
The NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation, hosted by the College of Health Professions and made possible by the Mission Micro-Grant, change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions.
TENN to host Buddy’s fundraiser, Feb. 22
Enjoy a Detroit pizza favorite, Buddy’s, on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 20% of the proceeds will support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network.
Student mental health and wellness: How faculty can help
The College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) Development Committee invites faculty to the first of a two-part event series, beginning with a discussion on Student Mental Health and Wellness on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m.
Titan Winter Blast set for Feb. 17, featuring chili cook-off, family fun and more!
Join Detroit Mercy for its annual Titan Winter Blast, which is set for Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a UDM men’s basketball contest, all on the McNichols Campus.
Meet pioneering city council woman Gaby Santiago-Romero, Feb. 19
Santiago-Romero, an immigrant from Mexico and a Detroit native, will share her experiences of obtaining her undergraduate degree, her transition into the workforce, as well as other aspects of her life. Enjoy an appetizer from Metz while listening to dialogue inside of the Student Union Ballroom!
Student business pitch competition awards cash stipends, scholarships
The Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) is once again hosting the Campus Community Challenge. Scholarships up to $7,500 will be awarded to winning students/teams that are selected to be included in the final pitch competition. In addition to the opportunity for scholarships, all projects selected for the final competition will net a $250 cash stipend.
Dine with the Director: Offer feedback for new Metz manager
Open to all Detroit Mercy students, Dine with the Director on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14 at noon in the Titan Dining Room. Dine with the new Metz manager, Nancy, and give her your feedback on all things Metz.
Student auditions for two Theatre Company’s productions to be held Feb. 13-14
Student auditions for the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s productions of “Kayak” and “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare” will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 13-14.
Ash Wednesday Mass schedule at Detroit Mercy
Wednesday, Feb. 14 is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Roman Catholic Church’s celebration of Lent. With this in mind, the University is offering several Masses across the campuses.
Triptych series features poet Donika Kelly on Feb. 15
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Donika Kelly as the second author in the 2024 Triptych visiting author series on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The virtual event is free and open to the community.
Diya Abdo to give talk, Re-envisioning Campuses as Refuge, Feb. 15
The founder of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR), Diya Abdo, is set to give a virtual talk from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. The talk is titled, Re-envisioning Campuses as Refuge.
X-Golf fundraiser to raise money for Titan golf teams, March 10
Detroit Mercy Athletics will hold a Titans X-Golf Fundraiser on Sunday, March 10 from 1:30-4 p.m. at X-Golf in nearby Royal Oak. Players who sign up get to play in a 9-hole alternate shot tournament. The fundraiser is open to all who wish to participate!
Meet Campus Activity Board: Engaging students through events
UDM’s Campus Activity Board is a space of creativity and collaboration formed to create as many campus activities as possible to engage the student body. It is tasked with planning annual favorites such as the Halloween Boo Bash and the new Ugly Sweater Contest hosted in December.
Gary Erwin, associate vice president of the Marketing & Communications Department, recently had an excerpt from his novel in progress titled Cut River Redemption published …
Well-Being Survey for students offers feedback, chance to win prizes
The survey will strengthen what we know about our campus and student well-being, and in turn, enable us to make more positive changes at Detroit Mercy. The goal is to understand more of what contributes to students thriving at UDM and more about some of the challenges that students face. The survey is confidential and will close on Monday, Feb. 12.
Help celebrate Tommy Titan’s birthday, Feb. 12
Tommy Titan’s birthday is Monday, Feb. 12 and to celebrate the University is throwing a party complete with cake and photos at 1:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Student Union.
Learn about Busy Persons Retreat through information session, Feb. 9
Titans, have you ever wondered what the Busy Persons Retreat was about or thought about signing up, but didn’t know if it was right for you? Come to an informational session over Zoom on Friday, Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m. to learn more about it.
DMTC presents “Photograph 51” about scientific hero Rosalind Franklin, Feb. 9-18
Photograph 51 runs six performances Friday through Sunday, Feb. 9-11 and the following weekend, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 16-18. All Friday and Saturday shows are set for 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday performances are both at 3 p.m.
Motown Museum tour set for Saturday, Feb. 10
Join fellow Titans for a private tour of Detroit’s Motown Museum on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is part of Detroit Mercy’s celebration of Black History Month.
Volunteer in making Valentine’s Day cards with TENN, Feb. 12
Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in making Valentine’s Day cards for our community partners Monday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Submit by Feb. 9: Dudley Randall Poetry Prize for undergrad students
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. 9 and the first prize is $150.
Alumnus’ research in ‘Science’ highlights new plastic material
As humans work toward a more sustainable future on Earth, imagine having one material that can act like many of the plastics used in daily life. Now consider those same principles being used in outer space, where resources and capacity are precious commodities. Thanks to research by Nicholas Boynton ’19, these concepts may one day become a reality.
David Neuhaus, S.J., to speak on crisis in Holy Land, Feb. 12
Listen to reflections on contemporary events unfolding in the Holy Land, including Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel with David Mark Neuhaus, S.J., speaking virtually Monday, Feb. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Join colleagues for ‘A Time to Breathe,’ Feb. 9
Pause the workday and join fellow Detroit Mercy colleagues for a time of reflection and sharing on Friday, Feb. 9 from 12-1 p.m. inside of the Student Union, Room 208.
UDM online graduate programs ranked among best by ‘U.S. News & World Report’
UDM was ranked 13th nationally in the Best Online General Management MBA Programs category, while its online Graduate Nursing Program was No. 62.
Senior Lecturer in Decision Sciences Terry Howard was elected to the board of directors for a three-year term (2024-27) at the Association of College Honor …
Winter career and co-op fair set for Tuesday, Feb. 6
The fair in the Student Union Ballroom features more than 65 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet with a variety of employers as well as graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options, co-op and internship positions as well as volunteering opportunities.
Interfaith dinner celebrating religious diversity, Feb. 7
Join the Detroit Mercy community in celebrating our religious diversity with an interfaith dinner for all on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m. inside of the Student Union Ballroom.
E&S to host science communications art show, Feb. 5-9
The CNXNS: SciComm Art Show is free for all and takes place from 3-8 p.m. each day inside of the Architecture Exhibition Space in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building. The show will feature a broad range of art pieces created by UDM faculty, staff and students.