Detroit Mercy TheatreLab presents ‘Ripped’ by Rachel Bublitz, Nov. 22
Don’t miss the one-night-only performance of this captivating play by Rachel Bublitz, Ripped, on Nov. 22 at Live6 Alliance Event Space.
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Writing about/with animals the theme for Nov. 20’s Creative Writing Collective
Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20!
Stuck in the In-Betweens: Poetry reading with Reem Abou-Samra on Nov. 14
Join artist Reem Abou-Samra for an evening of poetry on Nov. 14 where she will share her experience and reflections as an activist, scholar, Muslim and Syrian-American.
Join a conversation with Sports Illustrated writer Michael Rosenberg, Nov. 12
All are encouraged to attend an exciting Q&A with senior sports writer Michael Rosenberg of Sports Illustrated on Nov. 12.
Professor of History and Department co-chair Roy Finkenbine had an article, “When the First Freedom Seekers Came to Fort Wayne,” published in the Fall 2024 …
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents ‘WITCH,’ Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company’s first production of the school year is ‘WITCH,’ performed across two weekends, Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit.
Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story, two-night event on Oct. 23-24
Attend this two-night event entitled “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story” in which nationally known speaker Robert P. Jones examines how competing American stories continue to divide the country as we head toward the 2024 Presidential election and then moderates a discussion with a panel of local religious and academic leaders on the evolution of religion.
Calling all Communications majors to first Beyond the Degree panel event on Oct. 24
The Center for Career & Professional Development will kick off its first Beyond the Degree panel event with a focus on career paths in Communications …
Nick Rombes to lead Oct. 21 Creative Writing Collective
Nick Rombes will lead the second Creative Writing Collective gathering of the fall semester! Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join on Monday, Oct. 21 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the Briggs Building.
Historian Fran Shor to speak on five women peace activists, Oct. 21
Attend this discussion led by Fran Shor on women who have played significant roles in advocating and advancing peace.
Students to discuss today’s most pressing issues at Ethics Bowl on Oct. 11
Students will develop an ethical understanding of complex, ambiguous and difficult-to-resolve issues, as well as key virtues associated with democratic deliberation in this friendly competition on Oct. 11.
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Student submissions wanted for UDM’s student art journal, [sic], by Oct. 11
Do you write? Make or take pictures? Want to be published? Then submit your poems, short stories, personal essays, color or black and white photographs and other visual art work to [sic] by Friday, Oct. 11.
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes wrote the listening notes booklets for two new Ramones albums remasters and rereleases with Vinyl Me Please: Rocket to Russia …
Travel to India: Learn more Oct. 2 with online info session
Learn more about traveling to India with Detroit Mercy through an online informational session on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Professor of Psychology Steven Huprich was a guest Sept. 29 on WXYZ-TV Channel 7’s Spotlight on the News. Show host Chuck Stokes interviewed Huprich on …
An interview with Associate Professor of Religious Studies Patrick Kelly, S.J., about the current state of intercollegiate athletics was featured in the fall 2024 issue …
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Student editors wanted for student arts journal, [sic]
Student editors are wanted for the next issue of [sic], which is slated to start production during the Fall 2024 semester. Apply by Thursday, Sept. 26.
First Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 17
Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective! The first gathering is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. inside of the Briggs Building, Room 201.
Constitution Day conversation, Sept. 17, on “Freedom of Speech and the Constitution”
Join us for a discussion on Constitution Day, Tuesday, Sept. 17 at noon, to celebrate one of the First Amendment rights, the freedom of speech.
First Six Mile Meetup set for Sept. 17 at Whatcha Wanna Eat
The African American Studies Program’s first Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 12:45-2 p.m. at Whatcha Wanna Eat. All are welcome to join!
Discussion on White Christian Nationalism and the 2024 election set for Sept. 17
Panelists include Chair and Professor of Religious Studies Todd Hibbard and Professor Saeed Kahn of Wayne State University Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
On Sept. 6, Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy Finkenbine presented his paper on “The Colored Vigilant Committee of Detroit: A Legacy of the …
Earn prizes with English Department’s Magnetic Poetry Contest
All Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to create an original poem using the magnets on the second-floor lockers of the Briggs Building. The deadline to submit an image of your finished poem is Friday, Sept. 13.
Professor of History and Department Co-chair Roy Finkenbine‘s essay “Caesar (November 1774)” was published online in Freedom Seekers: Stories of Black Liberation in the American …
Associate Professor and Chair of English Mary-Catherine Harrison published “The Koh-i-Noor Diamond and Dinah Mulock Craik’s Fantasy of Consensual Colonization” in the Nineteenth Century Gender …
Ask the Professor to hold live recording at Detroit Historical Museum, Aug. 14
Detroit Mercy’s Ask the Professor radio show will be holding a live recording session on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the Detroit Historical Museum. The public is invited to attend and to bring questions to stump the professors.
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal presented his paper, “Abortion and Worldhood,” to the Society for Existential and Phenomenological Theory and Culture at McGill University in …
Professor of English Nick Rombes was interviewed about his new novel, “The Rachel Condition,” and its connection to Michigan by Vol. 1 Brooklyn. It was …
Associate Professor of English and Department Chair Mary-Catherine Harrison published a review of Annette Federico’s Charles Dickens: But for You, Dear Stranger in Victoriographies: A …
Assistant Professor of English Elena Garcia has recently had two writing pieces published at the same time. The first, “Considering the Factory Floor” is an …
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy Finkenbine presented a paper at the Midwestern History Conference on May 30 in Grand Rapids titled, “Strange Bedfellows: …
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes appeared on Stateside at Michigan Public Radio on May 31 to talk about his new novel, “The Rachel Condition,” and …
Rombes reads from new book in Ann Arbor, June 5
Professor of English Nicholas Rombes will be reading from his new novel, “The Rachel Condition,” at the Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5.
Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine gave a talk on “What Caused the Civil War?” to the Michigan Regimental Round Table at …
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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.
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.
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.
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.