Student auditions for two Theatre Company productions to be held Nov. 11-12
Auditions for the winter semester are coming up! Auditions for both “The Glass Menagerie” and “The Grown Ups” will take place on Monday, Nov. 11 with callbacks on Nov. 12.
Tag: College of Liberal Arts & Education
On Sept. 21, Professor of History and Department Co-Chair Roy E. Finkenbine presented the paper “The North Star and the Barber Pole: Black Barbers and the …
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 …
Class of ’24: First-Gen, Pre-Law grad felt supported by Detroit Mercy
Jacob Yasso felt supported by the University from the moment an Admissions counselor visited his high school during senior year. The Pre-Law graduate became a campus leader during his four years as a Titan and will be the first in his family to graduate college May 11.
Assistant Director for Educational Development at the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning Erin Bell has published a reflection of her study abroad trip …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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!
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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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
Curtis Chin reading and conversation, March 26
Writer, director, producer and activist Curtis Chin will read from his new memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” in a reading and conversation at Tuesday, March 26 in the Bargman Room.
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.
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 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!