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 …
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Poems from Conception to Composition with Kevin Cantwell, Oct. 17
Join the University community for Poems from Conception to Composition with Kevin Cantwell on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 12:45 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room …
Michigan’s Poet Laureate Nandi Comer to read her work at UDM, Oct. 12
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer will read her work and engage in dialogue about craft and culture with Detroit poet Brittany Rogers at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12.
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Student editors are needed for UDM’s student art journal, [sic]
Student editors are wanted for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s student art journal, which is slated to start production during the fall 2023 semester.
Faculty reading features original works of UDM professors, Sept. 28
Kicking off an exciting year of literacy events on the McNichols Campus, Detroit Mercy’s Department of English presents a Faculty Reading with three UDM professors on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Creative Writing Collective’s first meeting set for Sept. 21
Writers and writing enthusiasts, join the Creative Writing Collective on the McNichols Campus this fall! The first gathering of 2023-24 is set for Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Professor of English Nick Rombes was published at 3:AM Magazine with his creative, nonfiction essay, “Art Crimes.” Rombes was also featured in a podcast on …
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina‘s essay on Zora Neale Hurston’s ‘Barracoon’ was featured in the Summer 2023 issue of MELUS, which is the official …
Stacy Gnall to give reading Aug. 3 at Pages Bookshop
Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall will give a reading 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Pages Bookshop with fiction writer Casey Bell.
Summer reading recommendations from the English Department
Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department offers a selection of summer reading recommendations from faculty and students.
Triptych+1: Student poetry reading at Pages Bookshop
Detroit Mercy students will read their original creative work—poetry, fiction and memoir at Pages Bookshop in Detroit on Thursday, April 20. The reading is set for 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Writing workshop for faculty focuses on teaching writing, April 14
Join Director of Writing Across the Curriculum Sigrid Streit for a workshop Friday, April 14 focused on teaching writing and incorporating writing assignments into your courses.
Creative Writing Collective returns on Wednesday, April 12
The next gathering is Wednesday, April 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 205, Briggs Building. The session will be led by Amanda Hiber.
Associate Professor of English and Department chair Mary-Catherine Harrison presented her research on the Plenary panel of the Midwest Victorian Studies Association conference. Her paper …
Author Anthony Grooms visits literature classroom virtually on March 29
Anthony Grooms, the author of several works of fiction, including Bombingham and Vain Conversation, will be joining online class meetings of Professor of English Michael Barry’s Study of Fiction course on Wednesday, March 29.
March is Reading Month Children’s Book Drive
Through the end of the semester, Rx for Reading Detroit is collecting new and gently used children’s books from the Detroit Mercy community. We are in particular need of board books, picture books, early readers, Spanish and bilingual books, and books with culturally diverse characters. Please contact english@udmercy.edu or Gazale Chami, one of Rx for Reading Student Coordinators, to schedule a delivery.
Triptych reader series featuring Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, Jan. 19
Detroit Mercy’s English Department will host poet and writer Marcelo Hernandez Castillo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 as the first speaker in its new virtual reading series, Triptych.
Triptych visiting reader series features accomplished poets, writers
Triptych is the University of Detroit Mercy’s new virtual reading series, presented by the English Department. During the 2023 winter semester, Triptych will host three accomplished poets and writers for a reading of their work followed by audience questions.
Virtual Creative Writing Collective set for Thursday, Nov. 17
All students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends are welcome. No writing experience is necessary, just an interest in exploring and developing your creative inclinations.
Stacy Gnall, Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence and adjunct instructor of English, will read her work on Oct. 16 as part of the Sunday Reading Series at …
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina published an essay titled “Teach Students to Be Critics—and Builders” in Inside Higher Ed.
Detroit Mercy to host two award-winning poets, first on Oct. 6
The public, students, staff and faculty are invited to hear two nationally award-winning poets read from their work at University of Detroit Mercy.
Assistant Professor of English Stephen Pasqualina published “Such a Tangible Thing: Zora Neale Hurston’s Unruly Stones of Memory” in The Journal of American Culture. The …
Cal Freeman poetry reading from new book, April 6
Cal Freeman will read from his new book of poetry, Poolside at the Dearborn Inn, in the McNichols Campus Library on the second floor, Bargman …
Announcing the 52nd annual Dudley Randall Poetry prize winners
The Detroit Mercy English Department is proud to announce the winners of the 52nd annual Dudley Randall Poetry contest: First prize: “The Crown Jewel” by …
Undergraduate Student Writing competition awards $500 in prizes
The Detroit Mercy Women’s and Gender Studies program‘s annual Undergraduate Student Writing competition awards $500 in total prizes for student work that explores issues of …
Virtual panel discusses state of reproductive rights in U.S.
A virtual panel discussion, which features Detroit Mercy Associate Professor of Law Catherine Archibald, examines the state of reproductive rights currently in the United States. …
Jesuit Virtual Exchange Programs benefit faculty, students
For the third consecutive year, Detroit Mercy students enrolled in Spanish courses have the opportunity to meet with students in Spanish-speaking countries participating in the …
Creative Writing Collective to host first meeting of semester, Sept. 20
The Creative Writing Collective is hosting its first meeting of the fall 2021 semester on Monday, Sept. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the McNichols Campus’ …
Professor of English Nick Rombes‘ book, 10/40/70: Constraint as Liberation in the Era of Digital Film Theory, has been translated into Turkish and published by Yort Kitap …
Creative Writing Collective, March 15
The April gathering of the Creative Writing Collective will be on Thursday, April 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Creative writers in all …
Book talk: National Book Award Finalist Jerald Walker
Emerson College Professor of Creative Writing Jerald Walker will present a talk and reading on Thursday. April 8 at 6:30 p.m. about his book, How …
Professor of English Heather Hill recently had her essay, “From Mrs Noah’s ‘Rok’ to Absalom’s ‘Kultour’: The Trail of the Spinning Woman and the Great …
Crowdfunded John C. Freeman Scholarship
The English Department has created a new scholarship to honor John C. Freeman, Professor of English, who passed away in January 2021. Dr. Freeman was …
Dudley Randall Poetry Prize winners
The English Department is proud to announce the winners of the 51st annual Dudley Randall Poetry contest. Visit udmercy.edu/dudley to read the winning poems. First …
Undocu-Student Week, March 8-12
Join University Ministry during Undocu-Student Week to learn about immigration justice and hold sacred space for one another’s stories. Events are held in collaboration with …
Creative Writing Collective, March 3
The next virtual gathering of the Creative Writing Collective is on Wednesday, March 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Creative writers in all genres and …
Dudley Randall Poetry Prize submissions due
Undergraduate students are reminded to submit original poems of 55 lines or fewer for consideration for the Dudley Randall Poetry Prize by Friday, Feb. 19. …
Dudley Randall Poetry Prize: Undergraduate submissions requested
Early in 2021, we have already seen the electrifying, inspiring and healing power of poetry in Amanda Gorman’s performance at the presidential inauguration. Detroit Mercy …
First Creative Writing Collective of the semester
This winter seems particularly slow and gloomy – all the more reason to get outside of our heads and connect with others. Creative writers in …
Faculty Development Workshop: Minor Writing Assignments & Peer Review for Online Teaching
With the move to online teaching due to COVID-19, many instructors ask how to integrate minor discussions and writing exercises into meetings normally part of …
Developing a purposeful writing process workshop
Whenever students are asked to complete a writing assignment, they have to move through a purposeful process. Faculty are invited to this professional development workshop …
The Writing Center opens with early-term hours
Starting this week, The Writing Center offers limited early-term hours through Thursday, Jan. 21. TWC’s full-term schedule begins on Monday, Jan. 25. Students will be …
Winter 2021 Creative Writing Collective
Creative writers in all genres and levels of experience are welcome to join the Detroit Mercy Creative Writing Collective for discussion, idea-sharing, feedback and writing …
Three poems from Detroit Mercy’s Creative Writing Collective were published in 3:AM Magazine and The Antonym: “closer, now closer,” by Professor of English Nick Rombes …
Professor of English Nick Rombes published a work of fiction, “Psycho Femmes,” in New Critique, a journal of critical and creative writing.
Senior Lecturer of English Amanda Hiber published the personal essay, “To Digest,” in the Southeast Review, a national literary magazine.
Professor of English John Freeman presented the paper, “Poe’s Philosophy of Comp[utation]: A Programmer’s Guide to ‘The Raven,” and was a discussant at the Language …
Webinars for ESL and international students
The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP), part of the International Services Office (ISO), serves international students who require English language and cultural skills in …
Creative writing class brings Detroit Mercy students and alumni together
University of Detroit Mercy Professor of English Nick Rombes decided to do something creative for his creative writing class this summer, inviting several alumni to …