Magis

Connecting College & Community to reach for the "More"
 
Magis
Philosophy, Religious Studies

Attend the Spring 2024 Mercy Peace Forum on April 10: Michael Baxter’s virtual talk on “The Grace of Doing Almost Nothing: Reflections on Peacemaking Amid the Perplexities of War in Ukraine and Gaza”

Join a thought-provoking virtual discussion led by Michael Baxter, associate professor at the McGrath Insitute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. Delving into the complex issues surrounding war in Ukraine and Gaze, Baxter will juxtapose these conflicts with H. Richard Niebuhr’s essay “The Grace of Doing Nothing.”  …

English, Psychology

Join Dr. Christine Montross in a Virtual Talk on April 10: “The Story is at the Center: The Shared Territory of Writing and Medicine”

Drawing from her expertise as a psychiatrist and an author, Christine Montross, MD, MA, will lead a virtual talk titled “The Story is at the Center: The Shared Territory of Writing and Medicine” on Wed., April 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Montross’ talk is the third in a …

Awards & Grants, CLAE, Students

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 …

Alumni, Faculty, Thumbs up

Alumnus Continues to Support University at Center for Career & Professional Development | Thumbs Up – Bob Rogowski

After retiring from a 35-year career with the federal government, University of Detroit Mercy alumni, Robert Rogowski ‘77 and ‘79, has supported Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career & Professional Development (CC&PD) as a Career Advisor for the past ten years.  When Rogowski enrolled at the University for his undergraduate in …

English, Research

Artist and Nurse, MK Czerwiec, leads virtual talk “Can Comics Improve our Health(care)? An Introduction to Graphic Medicine” on April 4, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

At the intersection of art and healthcare, MK Czerwiec, RN, MA, will answer the question “Can Comics Improve our Health(care)? An Introduction to Graphic Medicine” in a virtual talk on Thursday, April 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is the second in a three-part virtual speaker series entitled …

Political Science, Religious Studies

Islamic Studies Virtual Lecture on April 8: Un/committed: American Muslims’ Electoral Preferences & Voting Behavior

Join this virtual talk and Q&A with Nura Sediqe Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and faculty in the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University.   With the rise in the #uncommitted movement among the voting public, this lecture will examine American Muslims’ political preferences, exploring the …

Cybersecurity

Detroit Mercy Students take First Place for the ISACA Cybersecurity Case Competition once again!

The ISACA Detroit Chapter 10th Annual Cybersecurity Scholarship Case Competition took place on the weekend of March 8, at Oakland University’s campus.   Students Hannah Burdinie and Andrew Caswell, team name “ZeroTrust,” won first place for their strategies, skills, and talents. The prize for first place this year was a scholarship …

Counseling, Students, Thumbs up

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 …