Professor and Chair of Counseling and Addiction Studies Nancy G. Calleja, Ph.D., LPC, has co-authored a new graduate-level textbook and accompanying clinical workbook published by Cognella in September 2025. The publications — Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling: An Introduction to Clinical Practice and Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling: Clinical Practice Manual — …
The African American Studies Program invites the Detroit Mercy community to the annual African-American Studies Reception. The evening will honor distinguished alumna Amy Brandt ’01, share program updates, and feature the Karen and Thomas Waters Keynote Lecture by scholar Vanessa K. Valdés, Memory as Freedom Practice: The Work of Arturo …
Celebrate the beauty and resilience of Indigenous communities with the Discover Detroit Series for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 📅 Monday, October 13 | 🕛 12–6 PM | 📍 Hart Plaza, Detroit Enjoy music, dance, storytelling, and art that showcase Detroit’s Native heritage. The event brings together local organizations and artists …
The African American Studies Program invites students and community members to the 6-Mile Meet Up at Mockery Zero Proof. 📅 Thursday, October 16 | 🕔 5–7 PM | 📍 7400 W. McNichols Come together to connect, uplift, and support Detroit’s locally owned Black businesses. It’s a night of good …
Join us for a special milestone as the Creative Writing Collective celebrates its 50th gathering, guided by Rosemary Weatherston. 📅 Wednesday, October 22 | 🕔 5:15 PM | 📍 C&F 138 Writers of all backgrounds are welcome to share, listen, and create in a supportive environment. Come celebrate creativity, …
Get ready for next semester with One Stop Advising Day, where faculty and advisors will be on hand to help you plan courses, review requirements, and map out your goals. 📅 Wednesday, October 29 | 🕐 1–4 PM | 📍 Briggs 117 Whether you’re exploring new programs or finalizing …
The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences is excited to welcome four new faculty members this fall. Each brings valuable expertise and energy that will enrich our programs and strengthen student learning across the college. · Jessica Borsellino, Assistant Professor, Department of History · Sarah Markel, Assistant Professor, Department …
CHASS faculty and staff convened in the Architecture Exhibition Space on Wednesday, August 19th to kick off the 2025-2026 academic year. Dean Jocelyn Boryczka launched this year’s focus on radical transformation, challenging us all to reach for the magis, the more by making a big or small change in our …
The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) at the University of Detroit Mercy will host its annual 2025 Welcome Bash on Thursday, September 4, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. on the Briggs Patio closer to Livernois Rd. and the softball fields. This bash gives our CHASS community the …
Professors Claudia Bernasconi, School of Architecture & Community Development, and Libby Balter Blume, Professor Emerita in the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, have signed a book contract with the academic publisher Routledge. The forthcoming volume will examine transdisciplinary research and pedagogy in architecture, with an emphasis on approaches …
