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“We don’t separate kids by zip code” — A Grant Writing Experience with Arts & Scraps

By Tamara Laska  During the Fall 2024 semester, students in Dr. Sigrid Streit’s ENL 4070: Grant Writing class collaborated with Arts & Scraps, a local Detroit non-profit, on a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) project. The students learned from Arts & Scraps about their work in the community. They then researched …

Congratulations to the Women’s and Gender Studies 2023-24 Writing Contest Winners!

Each year, the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Program awards prizes to student authors of poetry, academic essays, short fiction and personal essays that explore issues of gender, sexuality, and feminist thought and practice.  Ten students received prizes for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Writing Competition in three categories; Poetry, Personal Essay, …

CLAE celebrates student accomplishment at the 2024 Honors Convocation Ceremony

The University of Detroit Mercy’s Honors Convocation is a cherished tradition that celebrates the exceptional academic and leadership achievements of its students.  This year’s College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE) ceremony was held on March 24 at Gesu Catholic Church. The gathering stood as a testament to the vibrant …

2023 University of Detroit Mercy Photography Contest Winners Announced!

The University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Detroit Mercy Photography Contest, with a big congratulations to Prof. Varinder Kaur, Department of Counseling and Addiction Studies, for winning the Best of Show award for her photo, “Mars Saturn Jupiter Milky Way.”  The contest is a great way …

Detroit Mercy Social Work students among this year’s NASW-MI student ambassadors and representatives

Four Detroit Mercy Social Work students received the distinctive honor to represent their profession through leadership roles within the National Association of Social Workers – Michigan Chapter (NASW-MI).  Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) seniors, Destiny Burns, Kristen Hayes, Kaila Hemphill and Jessica Weick were highlighted in the January 2024 NASW-MI …

Q&A with theatre minor Katherine Mutschler on her experience at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Q: What was it like competing in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival?  A:   Q: How did you prepare for the competition?  A: The initial submission process required me to film myself performing two 60 to 90 second monologues. At first, I was a little intimidated by the …

College meeting highlights shared governance, upcoming events and showcases new student ambassadors

The winter College meeting provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to come together as a community for the second of three meetings that Jocelyn Boryczka, dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE), has planned to connect the College community and generate excitement for the semester ahead.    …