Half-Day Mission Retreat set for Oct. 8
New or existing Detroit Mercy employees are encouraged to pause and reflect on the Mission of the University, build a community with colleagues and reflect …
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Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education Virtual Conference
The Office of Mission Integration invites the Detroit Mercy community to join the Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education virtual conference in June. This …
21-Day Mercy Environmental Justice Challenge
The Detroit Mercy community is encouraged to join other Catholic organizations in the 21-day Environmental Justice Challenge, April 23-May 16. Sign up to receive daily …
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Climate Justice
Vice President for Mission at Mercyhurst University Greg Baker invites all in Mercy to a virtual Earth Day discussion on climate change with Dan Horan, …
Mission in Faculty Life conversation, April 27
The Office of Mission Integration invites faculty to a final conversation on “Mission in Faculty Life,” on Tuesday, April 27 at 1 p.m. The virtual …
Meet the Carmodys: A family on a mission
About eight years ago, the Carmody family was living the dream. University of Detroit Mercy alumni Chris Carmody ’97 and Karen Carmody ’98 both had …
Half-Day Mission Retreat, April 9
Employees are encouraged to pause and reflect on what truths the past academic year have brought to light and how these truths today have invited …
Student Spotlight: Titan Dreamers
The Ignatian Solidarity Network social justice blog recently featured a story by Associate University Minister Salena Ibrahim on University Ministry, its Undocu-Student Week programming and …
CLASA talk features Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., April 8
Join the Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) for its annual UCA Jesuit Martyrs Fundraiser on Thursday, April 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This …
Mission in Faculty Life conversation, March 25
The Office of Mission Integration invites faculty to a conversation on “Mission in Faculty Life,” on Thursday, March 25 at 1 p.m., led by School …
CLASA talk: Fighting for rights in Honduras
Foro de Mujeres por la Vida (Honduras) is an organization defending the rights of women in Honduras. Carolina Sierra, Foro co-founder and Mercy associate, will …
Mission Leadership Awards nominations
Submit nominations for the two annual Mission Leadership Awards at Detroit Mercy — the Vivere ex Missione (“to live the mission”) and the Agere ex …
Mission in Faculty Life
The Office of Mission Integration invites faculty to a conversation on “Mission in Faculty Life,” on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m., led by Associate …
Mission Half-Day Retreat, Feb. 12
Do find yourself wanting a pause to reflect on why are you here and how your responsibilities tie back to the Mission of our University? …
Justice Seminar: Restorative Justice, Feb. 12
The Office of Mission Integration and Detroit Mercy Law welcome employees to an ongoing conversation about the roots of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to social justice. …
Empathetic and service-oriented hearts apply for the San Damiano Award
Detroit Mercy students are encouraged to apply for the Franciscan Mission Service San Damiano Servant Leadership Award by Friday, Jan. 22. When St. Francis prayed …
Professor of Architecture and Superior for the Detroit Jesuits Gilbert Sunghera, S.J. shares in the spiritual message of gratitude by the Midwest Jesuits.
2020-21 Mission Micro Grant awards are in
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos have announced the 2020-21 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now …
2020 Commitment to Excellence Awards nominations are open
Nominations for the 2020 Commitment to Excellence Awards will be accepted until midnight on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All full-time, non-exempt staff and administrative exempt employees …
Support our University vision: Apply for a Mission Micro Grant
Now in its thirteenth year, the Mission Micro Grant Program awards annual grants of up to $200 to any full- or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty …
Time for some Conversations
University of Detroit Mercy is well represented in the fall edition of Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education, now available on campus and online. The issue …
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos was a featured panelist at the Zoom symposium, “A Prophet is Not Known in Her Town: …
McNichols Campus Library welcomes students and offers round-the-clock resources
Dean Dean, along with the entire McNichols Campus Library team, welcomes our Titans back to campus with warm smiles (safely behind masks), scholarly resources and …
Virtual classes, the Detroit Mercy way
Whether face-to-face or online, Detroit Mercy is committed to our mission of providing excellent, student-centered education that seeks to integrate students’ intellectual, spiritual, ethical and …
University Ministry offers virtual Mass and programming this fall
Stay informed on campus events this year through Detroit Mercy Live at live.udmercy.edu and follow University Ministry on all socials. Visit the University Ministry Office …
At the President’s Convocation last week, Agere ex Missione Awards were presented to a staff and faculty member who “work the mission” of the University. …
AJCU celebrates 50 years of supporting Jesuit higher education
Detroit Mercy President Antoine M. Garibaldi and other leaders at AJCU colleges and universities highlight the impact of Jesuit education in a powerful video celebrating …
Commemorating Juneteenth
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Members of the university community are gathering in solidarity with our …
In solidarity with our DACA students and employees
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: It was with relief and surprise that many received the news …
Let’s Talk: Too Many Lives Lost
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: While the Office of Mission Integration has put a pause on …
Let’s Talk: Gratitude for Detroit Mercy
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: Last week, we marked the dates that would have been commencement …
Let’s Talk: Community, From a Distance
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: By now, all of our campuses have completed their finals week. …
University proudly honors 2020 Vivere ex Missione Award winners
Detroit Mercy is pleased to honor the winners of the 2020 annual Vivere ex Missione Award, which is typically presented each year during commencement exercises …
Let’s Talk: Seeing those we often don’t
As each of our campuses moves through the process of closing out this academic year, the Office of Mission Integration invites you to take the …
Let’s Talk: A reflection at the beginning of Ramadan
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is one that encourages us to learn lessons from all faiths. …
Nominations open for faculty Agere ex Missione Award
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 …
Let’s Talk: Times may be tough, but God is with us
Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, special assistant to the president on Mission Integration at Detroit Mercy is doing her part to help the University community find comfort during …
Let’s Talk: A reflection on Easter Triduum 2020
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is organizing a series of reflections from students, faculty and staff during the coronavirus crisis. To …
Let’s Talk: Sisters of Mercy offer words of hope
University of Detrot Mercy’s Office of Mission Integration is offering words of hope and healing to staff, faculty and students during this challenging time. As …
Let’s Talk: On being a neighbor in hard times
Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, special assistant to the president on Mission Integration at Detroit Mercy is doing her part to help the University community find comfort during …
Let’s Talk: Moving toward a new way of working
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is organizing a series of reflections from students, faculty and staff during the coronavirus crisis. The …
Let’s Talk: A sermon for trying times
Today, the Detroit Jesuits of the Midwest Province live-streamed Mass from the chapel at Lansing-Reilly on the McNichols Campus for the faithful who are not …
Let’s Talk: Reflecting from a social distance
Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos is organizing a series of reflections from students, faculty and staff during the coronavirus crisis. The …
Food for Thought: Perspectives on the University’s Mission
Detroit Mercy faculty, students, staff and administrators are invited to spend an evening of pizza, camaraderie and conversation with Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, assistant to the president …
2020 #MakeMercyReal Video Contest
The Sisters of Mercy are calling all Detroit Mercy students to use video to tell a compelling story of how people in their communities “make …
2019-20 Mission Micro Grant awards are in
The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos have announced the 2019-20 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now …
Art Installation: For the Thousands of Separated Immigrant Children
Detroit Mercy students gathered together to raise awareness For the Thousands of Separated Immigrant Children from families all over the world with a chillingly real …
Living Faith Out Loud, Oct. 24
Listen to three powerful talks by a faculty member, a student and a Jesuit as they share experiences as persons, friends or allies of the …
2019 Commitment to Excellence Awards nominations are open
Nominations for the 2019 Commitment to Excellence Awards will be accepted until midnight on Friday, Nov. 8. All full-time, non-exempt staff and administrative exempt employees …
Jesuit universities unite for food justice program
Students from Xavier University visited Eastern Market, urban farms and food businesses, helped deliver fresh produce to senior citizens and learned about composting during a …