{"id":22291,"date":"2025-08-11T10:38:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=22291"},"modified":"2025-08-19T01:26:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T05:26:40","slug":"presidents-convocation-slated-for-aug-19-on-mcnichols-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2025\/08\/11\/presidents-convocation-slated-for-aug-19-on-mcnichols-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"President’s Convocation slated for Aug. 19 on McNichols Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all campuses are invited to attend the annual President’s Convocation<\/a> Tuesday, Aug. 19<\/strong> to officially open the 2025-26 academic year.<\/p>\n

The day at the Student Fitness Center begins with breakfast from 8:30-9:45 a.m.<\/strong>, follows with the program from 9:45-11:30 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0and concludes with a picnic lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The University’s new core values will be highlighted during the program, as well as plans for the University’s upcoming 150th anniversary for the 2026-27 year.<\/p>\n

Updates on key initiatives, such as the implementation of the Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Campaign Planning, Campus Improvement Master Plan and more, will also be shared.<\/p>\n

President’s Convocation is an important event that welcomes new community members and allows colleagues to reconnect before the new academic year begins. Please share this with any new employees who may not yet be on the employee listserv.<\/p>\n

All attendees may also receive an updated headshot photo taken by a professional photographer, anytime from the start of breakfast (8:30 a.m.) until 1 p.m. Wear your best swag or professional attire for the photo, which will be made available in early September. Check Campus Connection for further details.<\/p>\n

RSVP for President’s Convocation!<\/a><\/h4>\n

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