Thumbs up: Isaac Pickell
Isaac Pickell, adjunct instructor of English, published a new collection of poetry with Black Ocean press, It’s Not Over Once You Figure It Out.
Philosophy prof launches book at international conference
Gail Presbey, professor of Philosophy, published a book titled The Life and Thought of H. Odera Oruka: Pursuing Justice in Africa (Bloomsbury Press 2003) which is included in the Bloomsbury Studies in World Philosophy series. The book, reflects Presbey’s research and reflections on this Kenyan philosopher whom she got to …
The return of Ethics Bowl
The University of Detroit Mercy Ethics Bowl made its post-pandemic return in October. Sponsored by the Department of Philosophy, teams gathered in the Student Union to discuss and debate cases connected to ethical issues including the proper balance of protection and liberty for persons with intellectual disabilities, termination of overly …
Political Science students visit 36th District Court
Political Science students in Assistant Professor of Political Science Felicia Grey’s class observed a civil court and criminal proceedings first hand at 36th District Court in Detroit. The judges were especially accommodating. During intervals they stopped and asked the students if they had any questions about what transpired. The students …
New creative arts kiosk inspires writing and gratitude
English department faculty and students, along with CLAE Dean Jocelyn Boryczka and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Director Mike Verdusco, celebrated the installation of the new Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk. The kiosk, which was the vision of the university’s poet-in-residence, Dr. Stacy Gnall, will showcase creative …
Alumnus provides expert testimony for New Jersey Supreme Court
On Nov. 15, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a comprehensive ruling in State of New Jersey vs. Olenowsk allowing expert testimony from specially trained police officers, known as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), on the signs and symptoms of drugs in drugged driving investigations. The ruling is expected to have …
Thumbs up: Michael Lauchlan
Michael Lauchlan, senior adjunct instructor of English, recently published poetry in Tar River Poetry, Rappahannock Review, New World Writing, The Bangalore Review, Split Rock Review, So Flo Po Jo, The Lincoln Review, Innisfree Poetry Journal, The Indianapolis Review, J Journal, and Under a Warm Green Linden.
Thumbs up: Susan Trudeau
Senior Adjunct Instructor of English Susan Trudeau was appointed to the NASPA-Florida Executive Board and NASPA Region III Board. NASPA-Florida is the state connection for NASPA members. NASPA, Student Affairs in Higher Administration, is a member-centered association supporting a diverse and passionate network of 15,000 professionals and 1,200 institutions across …
Thumbs up: Roy Finkenbine
Professor of History and department co-chair Roy E. Finkenbine was interviewed Oct. 12 on WDET’s “Detroit Today” with Stephen Henderson about Detroit’s Underground Railroad. Listen to the full interview. He also moderated conversations with two authors of recent Underground Railroad novels: Cynthia Mullen of Hinges and Kai Thomas of In The …
College of Liberal Arts & Education Sponsors October Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference
The College of Liberal Arts & Education (CLAE)was a sponsor of the the 18th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit conference this past October. The theme is “Revolution form the Heart of Nature: Take Action in Detroit.” Dean Jocelyn Boryczka gave the welcome on address to approximately 300 Detroit-area middle school and high school students along with adults. CLAE faculty member Gail Presbey served as chair of the conference, after serving as co-chair the previous three years.