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 on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 10 to 11 a.m. to explore how to successfully develop and integrate a successful writing process, including generating ideas, focusing, …
Detroit Mercy’s annual Safety Street may look different this year, but with 31 years of tradition, everyone deserves a safe and happy Halloween! Pounds of candy will be handed out to trick-or-treaters through a contactless drive-thru experience on Friday, Oct. 23 from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Families will check in …
The McNichols Faculty Assembly announces its annual report and newsletter, “The Plain Dealer,” now available online. “The Plain Dealer” contains highlights of the year’s work in shared governance and important updates to share with Detroit Mercy faculty and the broader University community. View the latest report online.
University of Detroit Mercy recently became a member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development center dedicated to helping faculty make successful transitions throughout their careers. The NCFDD works with colleges, universities, organizations and individuals to help increase productivity, establish and maintain work-life …
As a reminder to all Detroit Mercy employees, a hub page is available under our COVID-19 information website catered specifically to faculty, staff and administrators. This page includes links to campus safety guidelines, reporting guidelines for student behavior, telecommunication and travel resources as well as instructor checklist. As always, remain …
University of Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all three campuses were invited on Zoom to the virtual President’s Convocation, Aug. 17. New colleagues were digitally welcomed as we celebrated the new academic year. The event lasted approximately 90 minutes and included: President’s State of the University address Latest …
Nominations are still open for the annual Mission Leadership Award at Detroit Mercy — the Agere ex Missione (“to do the mission”) and submission forms can be found online. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 4. Note: The Mission Effectiveness Team is seeking nominations for “faculty” Agere ex Missione …
We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but life goes on. Detroit Mercy’s Marketing & Communications Team is collecting stories of the many inspiring and heartwarming ways our alumni, students and other members of the University community are responding. In the series we are calling “Snapshots of a …
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics recognizes all faculty, staff and administrators on Friday, Feb. 21 in conjunction with the men’s basketball game against Green Bay at 7 p.m. in Calihan Hall. Athletics would like to thank all employees for their dedication to improving the lives of Detroit Mercy student-athletes and celebrate …
As the dreaded Finals Week loomed over our Titans, University employees volunteered to feed the masses at the annual Late Night Breakfast in the Titan Dining Room. This year, Student Life added a winter wonderland photo booth for the students. Small donations were given to participate with proceeds benefitting this …
University of Detroit Mercy honored two faculty members at the 2019 Faculty Recognition Awards held earlier this month. Professor of Counseling and Director of Addiction Counseling Nancy Calleja received the Faculty Excellence Award and Terry Howard, lecturer in Decision and Information Sciences, earned the Faculty Achievement Award. Faculty Excellence Award …
The English department Writers’ Series hosts its final event of the year, featuring a reading by five English department faculty on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Bargman Room on the second floor of the McNichols Campus Library. Speakers include: Claire Crabtree Ann Eskridge Amanda Hiber …
Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s annual community trick-or-treat event, is just around the corner, and we are hosting a donation drive to make it a success. Donate as many bags of candy as you can to the Student Life Office by Friday, Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. The department that donates …
Detroit Mercy’s College of Engineering & Science will play host to the 15th Annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference titled “The Planet will Survive. Will We?” Oct. 25-26 on the McNic hols Campus. This event will bring together hundreds of high school students, teachers, university faculty and organizational leaders to …
Individuals and departments requesting services from Marketing & Communications (MarCom) will now be required to complete an approval form when project is complete. This new process helps the department track the review of materials and ensures that all information is correct according to the individual and department requesting the project. …
The Mission Micro Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 program. Applications can be downloaded here and are due Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Rosemary Weatherston, Mission Micro Grant Program Director, at weatherr@udmercy.edu. A Mission Micro Grant is a grant of between $50 and $200 that can be awarded …
It was a memorable night for the University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture at the recent AIA Michigan Honor Awards. Former School of Architecture Dean Will Wittig earned the AIA Michigan President’s Award. Wittig recently stepped down as after serving as dean for eight years. “It is truly a …
Professor of Philosophy David Koukal was the first guest on Detroit Mercy Faculty Beats, a new campus podcast where hosts interview Detroit Mercy faculty in an informal conversation and feature the guests’ favorite music. Listen to the podcast episodes online.
University of Detroit Mercy nursing faculty and students will be honored May 9 with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty and The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students. These awards are part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to express gratitude to nurses with programs that recognize them for the …
Submit nominations for the two annual Mission Leadership Awards at Detroit Mercy — the Vivere ex Missione (“to live the mission”) and the Agere ex Missione (“to do the mission”). Specific criteria for the awards, additional information and submission forms can be found online. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. …
Colleague Development Days is looking for faculty, staff and administrators to present at the ninth annual Fall Colleague Development Days on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and Wednesday, Aug. 21. Sessions may be 60 or 75 minutes long and can cover almost any topic. Submit your idea online today!
Detroit Mercy Titan Athletics wants to recognize the University community for its dedication to improving the lives of our student-athletes. Detroit Mercy employees are invited to a reception in between the men’s and women’s basketball games on Thursday, Feb. 28 at approximately 7 p.m. The women will take on Wright …
Ever wonder which Jesuit institution has the most active employees? University Recreation is calling all Detroit Mercy employees to sign up (free!) and log your steps for this year’s Go Move Challenge. 20+ Jesuit colleges and universities compete to see who is the most active through the month of February. …
For University of Detroit Mercy’s Director of Sustainability, Victor Carmona, a degree is more than just a degree — it’s a tool for social justice. As an educator, he works hard to instill in his students that service must be a lifelong commitment, and that the knowledge they create through …
Sign up for the seventh annual Detroit Mercy Biggest Loser competition and shave those holiday pounds! Registration is $25 per person and is due before Thursday, Jan. 31. Participants can create a team of three to six people or enter as a free agent and be assigned to a team. …
Dr. Garibaldi and staff helped students stay nourished during their grueling study sessions in preparation for finals this past week. More than 320 students visited the Titan Dining Room and were greeted by the president and staff, who helped serve food during this hectic time of the year.
University Ministry and the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs invite all Detroit Mercy employees to the Winter Colleague Development Day on Friday, Jan. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. Register online. The workshop is limited to 70 participants and …
As we approach this Thanksgiving season, we remember that a grateful heart is a joyful heart. In the city of Detroit, 48 percent of residents lack access to an affordable, healthy, safe and culturally appropriate supply of food. Nationwide, 48% of college students are food insecure at some point during …
Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s annual community trick-or-treat event, is just around the corner, and we are hosting a donation drive to make it a success. Donate as many bags of candy as you can to the Student Life Office by Friday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. The department that donates …
