Detroit-based poet Reem Abou-Samra brought decades of poetry to share on themes of fracture, merging and identity to an evening of poetry, including works from her two collections — just: enough and Fractured: Between Truth and Lies. Alumna Zahra Kanji and UDM students Jenna Saker and Tasnim Uddim also performed original …
The Department of Communications Studies hosted a conversation coordinated by Prof. David Cassilo and Q&A with Michael Rosenberg, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 118. Communication Studies students and Rosenberg joined Sports Illustrated in 2012. In his role as …
On October 24, Detroit Mercy hosted “Beyond the Degree,” a communications panel featuring professionals from Come Play Detroit, MVP Photography, the Ferndale Art Commission, and Fox 2 News. Held in the Commerce and Finance Building, the panel offered students direct insights into career paths, industry involvement, and balancing work and …
The Creative Arts Kiosk recently showcased “Choice Words,” an exhibit featuring University of Detroit Mercy student reflections on Elizabeth Bishop’s poem, One Art. Guided by Professor Stacy Gnall’s ENL 2450: Study of Poetry course, students shared their insights on themes of loss and resilience. This display, created by the English …
Explore the powerful ties between Tanzanian history and Detroit Mercy’s Jesuit and Mercy values in an engaging talk with guest speaker Joseph Albert, a faculty member from Loyola High School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Albert will delve into Ujamaa, Kiswahili for “unity through community,” the anchoring political concept in …
The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company hosted CHASS night on Saturday, November 2, following Witch. This modern twist on a Jacobean classic follows a mysterious outsider in a small village who tempts locals with their deepest desires. When he approaches Elizabeth, a woman shunned as a “witch,” unexpected alliances form, and …
CHASS hosted its first-ever One-Stop Advising Day on Wednesday, October 30, in Briggs 117. This event was designed to offer UDM students and those in CHASS the opportunity to register for classes and learn about the interdisciplinary opportunities across our curriculum while building relationships with faculty in and outside of …
Distinguished alum Faye Alexander Nelson ’75, ’81, joined CHASS students and faculty on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the Student Union Ballroom. Faye Nelson is a well-recognized African American female leader in the City of Detroit and internationally. Her many accomplishments include serving as the first President and CEO of …
The CHASS Department of Religious Studies hosted “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values, and the American Story” on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. This was the inaugural Robert and Judith Bruttell Lecture sponsored by the generous …
Future Titans and their families recently experienced Detroit Mercy’s beautiful campus at our latest Campus Visit Day. Hosted by the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS), a part of the day offered attendees the chance to connect with faculty, meet our friendly student ambassadors, and explore various programs …
