Triptych virtual poetry reading series features Farnaz Fatemi, March 21
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet Farnaz Fatemi as the third speaker of the Winter 2024 Triptych virtual author series Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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Black health, health equity is topic of online presentation
A leader in the field of Black bioethics will discuss her work in Black health and health equity in an online presentation at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18.
Learn about career in Psychology through March 18 panel
Want to know about possible careers within Psychology? Attend a career panel hosted by Detroit Mercy on Monday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. to hear about the first-hand experiences from different psychologists!
Ariana Peruzzi to speak on migrants and asylum, March 18
Ariana Peruzzi, a doctoral candidate and Newcombe Fellow at University of Michigan, will speak on “Migration: What are the rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers?” on Monday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.
Creative Writing Collective set for Tuesday, March 12
Students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to join the Creative Writing Collective on Tuesday, March 12, which will be led by professors Stacy Gnall and Michael Lauchlan and will focus on Writing about Place.
DMTC presents staged reading, “Kayak” on March 22
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s TheatreLab series presents, “Kayak,” the captivating play by Jordan Hall for just one night only 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22.
Spring break reading recommendations from the English Department
Pulitzer Prize-winning and Native American novelist N. Scott Momaday’s recent passing inspired Detroit Mercy’s English Department to compile a list of their favorite books written by Native American authors.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel to India in 2025: Information session on Feb. 6
Learn more about the trip with a virtual information session on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6:15 p.m. Students will learn more about the trip dates, costs, and student grant opportunities.
Creative Writing Collective’s next gathering set for Feb. 6
All are welcome to join Detroit Mercy’s Creative Writing Collective on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 5:15 p.m. with Professor of English Nick Rombes set to lead. The gathering will be held in the Briggs Building, Room 205.
Off-campus poetry in Detroit reading features UDM faculty
English faculty members Michael Lauchlan and Stacy Gnall will be performing poetry at Book Suey in nearby Hamtramck on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m.
Neil Mandt, five-time Emmy winner, to host master class at UDM, Jan. 31
The Department of Communications Studies and the College of Liberal Arts & Education will host a public presentation by five-time Emmy winner, movie and TV producer, Neil Mandt, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 11 a.m.
Professor of Architecture and Community Development Claudia Bernasconi and Emerita Professor of Psychology Libby Balter Blume recently published two journal articles in December 2023. The …
Professor of Religious Studies J. Todd Hibbard recently published, “Prophets and Prophecy: Ancient Israel and Judah,” by Paulist Press. The book examines the phenomenon of …
Professor of History and Department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk, “William Swan and the Greensky Indians: A Civil War Story from Northern Michigan” …
DMTC students honored by Kennedy Center theatre festival
Two individuals and the cast of Pride and Prejudice were recently honored by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for their outstanding creative work.
English faculty duo to read poetry in Ann Arbor, Jan. 25
The reading in Ann Arbor, Mich. is being held to celebrate Isaac Pickell’s new collection of poetry, “It’s Not Over Once You Figure It Out,” which focuses on various experiences of race in America. Pickell and Stacy Gnall will both be performing poetry.
Creative Writing Collective meets virtually on Jan. 16
All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join Creative Writing Collective’s first gathering of the New Year on Tuesday, Jan. 16!
Student spotlight: Katherine Mutschler advances to semifinals of acting competition
Congratulations to junior Katherine Mutschler, who advanced to the semifinals in the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition at the Region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival!
Associate Professors Mary-Catherine Harrison and Arthur Ko, and Library Professor Jill Turner co-published a new article in Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal, titled “Faculty Formation …
Support Rx for Reading in the New Year!
Since 2014, Detroit Mercy’s Rx for Reading Detroit has distributed over 220,000 books to low-income children and families in Metro Detroit. That’s more than two books for every young child in the city of Detroit!
Professor of Psychology Harold Greene, along with a Wayne State University professor, received a $25,000 National Institutes of Health grant to identify eye movement dysfunction …
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina was awarded an honorable mention honor for the 1921 Prize in American Literature for his essay, “Before the Ship …
Free Detroit Mercy improv showcase set for Dec. 15
Join Detroit Mercy’s improvisation class Friday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. as they show off techniques learned in class in this spontaneous, one-show-only performance in CHP, Room 124!
Women’s and Gender Studies grants now available for faculty
The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Program is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2023-24 faculty grants. These yearly grants award up to $500 to current full-time or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty members.
Student Spotlight: Asha Sierra George
English major Asha Sierra George wrote a recent post for Between the Pages, the English Department’s blog, about her gratitude for being a writer.
Women’s and Gender Studies student grant accepting nominations until Jan. 22
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program is pleased to announce the 2023-24 Jane Schaberg Student Grant with nominations being accepted until Jan. 22, 2024. Grants support community and academic projects and activities related to women’s and gender issues.
Six Mile meetup at Detroit Sip Coffee with African American Studies program, Dec. 5
The coffee shop is located close to the McNichols Campus at 7420 W. McNichols Road in Detroit. Explore our neighborhood, support local Black-owned businesses and meet African American Studies Program faculty and students.
Leadership Slam with Angelo Vitale set for Tuesday, Dec. 5
Alumnus Angelo Vitale ’80 will leads a pair of Leadership Slams on the McNichols Campus of Detroit Mercy on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Industrial Organizational Psychology open house set for Dec. 5
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program during an open house event Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. on the McNichols Campus.
Travel to India information session set for Nov. 30
Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s Trip to India with an information session during dead hour on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Room 105 of the Briggs Building.
DMTC’s ‘Pride’ is honored
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.
The Write Something! Desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts Kiosk
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.
Student earns honor from governor’s office
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 …
Audition for DMTC’s show, ‘Photograph 51’
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.
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 …
Learn about UDM’s study abroad and immersion programs on Nov. 16
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.
African American Studies program to hold webinar on ‘The Congo, Michigan and you’
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.
Ethics Bowl makes post-pandemic return, awarding winners
The team called Tomato Sandwiches (made up of Political Science majors Isabelle Francis, Kelsie Shammami, Juan Willis and Kaleb Smith) were named winners of the competition.
Theatre Company’s ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ debuts Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first performance of the 2023-24 school year is “A Year with Frog and Toad,” a heartwarming musical adventure that will delight audiences of all ages across two weekends.
Join the African American Studies Program for 6 Mile Meet-up, Oct. 24
Detroit Mercy’s African American Studies Program launches the first in its series of neighborhood meet-ups on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 12:45 p.m. just a few blocks from the McNichols Campus at Waffle Cafe Detroit.
Professor of History and Department co-chair Roy Finkenbine was interviewed Oct. 12 on WDET’s “Detroit Today” with Stephen Henderson about Detroit’s Underground Railroad. Listen to the …