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  • Titans to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day, Feb. 15

    Thursday February 13, 2025

    All are welcome for a day of fun and sports as on Saturday, Feb. 15!

    The event starts at 10 a.m. inside Calihan Hall and includes a FREE clinic for girls ages 6-12 includes skills instruction in various sports, a half-time performance and a post-game autograph session, as well as a T-shirt and swag bag. A women’s basketball game follows at 1 p.m. when the Titans take on Green Bay.

    A graphic for National Girls & Women in Sports Day, on Saturday, Feb. 15 in Calihan Hall, featuring images of girls at past NGWSD events and also featuring a QR code.

  • English Department to host resume readiness workshop for all, Feb. 18

    Thursday February 13, 2025

    Do you need help creating or revising that snapshot of your academic achievements, accomplishments and work experience/skills? If so, this resume readiness workshop is for you!

    Please join Associate Professor of English Sigrid Streit and Writing Center Director Erin Bell on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 3:30-5 p.m. inside of Briggs Building, Room 205, for a resume workshop designed to help you write your way to workplace success by showcasing your educational achievements and accomplishments to future employers. Students will learn about revising their resume’s content, organization and design during a hands-on workshop.

    Bring your resumes and any job or internship ads you are planning to apply for! The workshop is free and snacks will be provided.

  • Triptych reading series features poet K-Ming Chang on Feb. 27

    Thursday February 13, 2025

    Ƶ’s welcomes poet K-Ming Chang, who will read for the 2025 Triptych series on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

    Chang is a Lambda Literary Award winner, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree and an O. Henry Prize Winner. Chang is the author of the New York Times Book Review Editors’ choice novel Bestiary, which was long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award and the Otherwise Award. Chang’s books have been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Korean, German, Turkish and other languages.

    Chang’s next two books, a horror novel and short story collection, are forthcoming. Chang’s writing is most frequently described as “not for everybody” and occasionally described as “for the freaks.”

    Now in its third year, Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning poets in conversation with Ƶ’s poet-in-residence, Stacy Gnall. Triptych events are held via Zoom on Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Triptych readings are free and open to the community!

    SAVE THE DATEfor author Aracelis Girmay on March 20.

    A graphic for Triptych online reading and conversation with K-Ming Chang on Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. There is a scan code to register for the event in the bottom left-hand corner. There is a photograph of K-Ming Chang on the right side of the page.

  • Radical Hospitality featuring SSC canine Bentley

    Thursday February 13, 2025

    An image of a woman sitting at a desk holding a toy poodle.Radical Hospitality is the intentional welcoming of those we know and those we don’t yet know into a community of belonging. In the Mercy and Jesuit traditions, we are asked to embrace the stranger as our neighbor, in the spirit of love, mercy and justice.

    In the latest feature in the Mission Effectiveness Team series “A Year in Radical Hospitality,” Sarah Foster, RSM, writes about a member of our campus community who expresses welcome, love and acceptance in all of his interactions. Sometimes, Sr. Sarah reveals, it is one of God’s smaller creatures (say, a toy poodle) who recognizes the sacred in everyone he meets.

    If you would like to write or propose a feature for “A Year in Radical Hospitality,” please email MET co-chairs Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes at barnesav@udmercy.edu or Associate Professor Mary-Catherine Harrison at

    Read the feature and find out more here!
  • Virtual Industrial/Organizational Psychology program open house and alumni panel set for Feb. 20

    Wednesday February 12, 2025

    A photo of students at desks with textbooks open studying and interacting with instructors.Ƶ’s is excited to invite you to a virtual open house and alumni panel featuring a discussion with graduates from the Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology M.A. Program!

    This event is set for Thursday, Feb. 20 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 926 9449 4953, Passcode: IO-Psych.

    The panelists for this event are Matt Turner, HR generalist at Dexter; Lauren Engle, HR associate at Kasco Construction, Inc.; Amanda Starkey, project associate II at Policy Research Associates, Inc.; Victoria Vargas, director, Corporate Human Resources; Allison Urban, HR generalist, Opus IVS.

    Hear firsthand how these professionals drive organizational effectiveness, leadership development, HR strategy and mental health improvements in the workplace.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn and explore your future in I/O Psychology!

    For more details, contact Director of I/O Psychology M.A. Program Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu or (586)-873-1743.

  • Nominate for the Phenomenal Women’s Reception, deadline is Feb. 19

    Wednesday February 12, 2025

    It’s time to nominate a phenomenal woman who makes a difference here at Ƶ!

    The selected faculty, staff or administrator will be honored at the Phenomenal Women’s Reception on Wednesday, March 19.

    The is an evening dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Ƶ who make an impact on our community and empower one another. The Ashley Grey Legacy Award will be presented to a faculty or staff representative at Ƶ.

    Nominations will close on Wednesday, Feb. 19 to allow for the selection committee to review all nominations carefully.

    A flyer for Phenomenal Woman Nominations. A scan code is provided to nominate a woman who works at Ƶ and has made a diffence. At the bottom of the page are images of plants and the words rooted in excellence.

  • Submit nominations for Student and Greek Life Leadership and Service Awards

    Wednesday February 12, 2025

    Do you know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the and and will be accepted until Friday, March 14!

    An unbiased committee will review all nominations, so please be detailed in your submissions!

    The Student Leadership and Service Awards reception will be held on Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. More details will be provided to nominees/winners.

    Awards categories for include:

    • Rising Star Student Leader (First-Year Student or Sophomore): This award is given to a first-year student or sophomore-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
    • Student Leader of the Year (Junior or Senior): This award is given to a junior or senior-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
    • Titan Spirit Award: This award is given to a student who demonstrates Titan Spirit every day. They love their school, and they are not afraid to show it. Their pride for their school is demonstrated in their involvement, decisions, actions and even the color scheme of their clothes. This person never waivers when choosing to root for the home team!
    • Student Employee of the Year: This award is given to a diligent student who is employed somewhere on campus. This student adds value to the office or department they work in and is dedicated to their role. Without dedicated student employees this campus would not be able to run efficiently. This student is a true model of what it looks like to help keep a workplace moving in a positive direction.
    • Student Organization of the Year: This award is given to the registered student organization that has contributed positively to campus all year. They achieve their organization mission while contributing to the University’s overall mission. They are committed to their members and provide opportunities, initiatives and/or events for campus to see their efforts clearly. This group is driven, excited and displays their positive values.
    • Program/Event of the Year: This award is given to a student or group of students who has hosted a phenomenal program on campus. This program has given students at Ƶ an opportunity to enjoy each other, learn something new or come together for a common purpose. This event adds value to campus and is a positive addition to the campus culture.

    Awards categories for include:

    • Fraternity Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a fraternity who has demonstrated continued contribution to his chapter, the Greek community and the Ƶ campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
    • Sorority Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a sorority who has demonstrated continued contribution to her chapter, the Greek community and the Ƶ campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
    • Chapter President of the Year: This award is given to a person who upheld the values of their own organization and the University. They communicate throughout the community, promote a positive Greek Life experience and uplift their members. This person supports their executive board (if applicable) and completes all duties in a timely and accurate manner. They exemplify what it means to lead by example!
    • Outstanding Philanthropic Event or Community Service Project: This award is given to the Greek chapter that conducted an outstanding philanthropic event and/or an outstanding community service project that served to benefit the local/national community. The program should have been in the 2023-2024 academic year.
    • Chapter of Excellence Award: This award is given to the Greek Letter organization that has demonstrated excellence in multiple categories, including but not limited to academics, campus programming and highlighting their values. This chapter contributes positively to the Greek Life community, campus community and each other. Even if this group is not wearing their letters, they are consistently demonstrating their values.
    For more information or with any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.eduor 313-993-1593.

     

  • Call for Nominations: Mission Leadership Awards

    Tuesday February 11, 2025

    A student holds a lamp on a stage, wearing graduation attire, standing next to President Donald Taylor, wearing red Commencement robes.Many UDM students and employees exemplify the mission of Ƶ as we learn and work together. The Mission Effectiveness Team is once again soliciting nominations for the University’s Mission Leadership Awards — theVivere ex Missione AwardandAgere ex Missione Award.

    All members of the University community — including students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters are invited to nominate students and employees for the Vivere and Agere ex Missione Awards. You are also welcome to re-nominate an individual who was not selected in a previous year.

    ճVivere ex Missione Award (“to live out the mission”) is presented annually to graduating students who best exemplify the mission of Ƶ. An undergraduate and graduate student are selected from the McNichols Campus, and a Law and Dental student are selected from the Riverfront and Corktown Campuses. This award is presented at the students’ respective commencement ceremony.

    ճAgere ex Missione Award (“to do the mission”) is presented annually to three individuals employed at the University — a faculty member, staff member and administrator — who exemplify the mission of Ƶ. This award will be presented at the Spotlight on Excellence Celebration on May 13.

    Nominators are asked to speak to how their nominee fosters four guiding values inspired by the University’s mission: education of the whole person; service that leads to justice; recognition of the sacred in all; and building a community of inclusivity.

    ճnomination deadlinefor the Mission Leadership Awards isFriday, March 14.

    Find out more about the awards, including a list of past recipients, and nominate students or employees at theMission Leadership Awards webpage.

    For more information or any questions, please contact the co-chairs of the Mission Effectiveness Team, Ashlee Barnes (barnesav@udmercy.edu) or Mary-Catherine Harrison (mc.harrison@udmercy.edu).

    SUBMIT NOMINATIONS HERE!
  • Help name the STAR Center’s new manikin

    Tuesday February 11, 2025

    Students, the STAR Center needs help selecting a name its new manikin!

    to help pick the name for the new manikin. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m.

    is a state of the art 5,000 square foot center located on the second floor of the College of Health Professions (CHP) Building.

    The new STAR Center child-size mannequin lays in a hospital bed, under a blanket with images of tractors and trucks on it, with tray table of kids toys and food close to the bed. The STAR Center logo is displayed on the tv behind the mannequin.

  • Winter Career and Co-op Fair set for Feb. 13

    Monday February 10, 2025

    The Center for Career & Professional Development and the College of Engineering & Science will host the 2025 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 3-6 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend!

    The fair will be held inside of the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.

    Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

    For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development directly or call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu. Current students may pre-register through their Handshake accounts.

    A flyer for the Winter 2025 Career and Co-op Fair set for Feb. 13 from 3-6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. The text reads that the fair is open to all majors. Learn about co-op, internship, full-time and volunteer opportunities. There will be the opportunity for free professional headshots, meet recruiters, and free food. Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Students can register by logging into Handshake accounts or using the QR code. There is a QR code provided on the right side of the page. There are two images of several students at tables participating in the career fair. For questions, email careerlink@udmercy.edu. Sponsored by Alliance Credit Union. There is an Alliance Credit Union logo at the bottom of the page. There is a UDM logo in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Down at the very bottom of the page are two blue banners that read All Ƶ students and alumnni are invited and Hosted by Center for Career & Professional Development and College of Engineering and Science.

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  • Student Success and Academic Support

    Student Success Center

    The Student Success Center offers a testing center, tutoring and study groups, professional mentoring, athlete study table, placement testing, and more. Some of the programs listed below are also part of the Student Success Center.

    • Academic Interest and Major Exploration (AIME)- Developmental advising and peer mentoring to conditionally admitted students.

    • Student Accessibility Services- available to all currently enrolled students who have documented disabilities that substantially limit them in one or more major life activities. Individuals eligible for services may have, but are not limited to, the following types of disabilities: mobility, orthopedic, hearing, visual, learning, psychological and attentional.

    • KCP Program - Michigan students who can benefit from improving their academic skills. Professional, confidential academic support.

    • Personal Counseling - Professional outpatient counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment is available to students at no charge.

    • Tutoring Appointments - SSC offers free tutoring in most freshman and some upper-division courses, including math, chemistry, biology, languages, philosophy, history and English. Make an appointment.

    TRIO Student Support Services

    TRIO SSS is a federally funded program designed to provide underrepresented student populations. It provides assistance with scholarship applications, academic success planning, mentoring and more.

    The Writing Center

    Work on any stage of the writing process. with peer consultants. Review your assignments, drafts, instructor feedback and questions. Get support if English is not your first language.

    Student Advising

    Work with your faculty advisor to reflect on your academic and career goals and to track your academic progress.

    Office of Equal Opportunity - Student Accommodations

    Accommodations are individualized modifications or adjustments to the academic or campus environment. Find out how to request accommodations.

    Test Prep: FREE Kaplan Courses

    Ƶ has partnered with Kaplan, a global education services provider, to offer our students free access to Kaplan’s industry-leading test prep resources, including for the following graduate-level admissions and licensing exams:

  • Important Dates

    TERM I - 2024 FALL SEMESTER – 15 Weeks

    • March 18, 2024 Registration Begins
    •  Aug. 16 - 25: Early Fall  Intersession/Immersion/Experience (credit)
    • Aug. 25: Last Day to Register Before Classes Begin
    • Aug. 26: Classes Begin
    • Sept. 1: Last Day to Add a Class (web closes at midnight)
    • Sept. 1: Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Sept. 2: Labor Day Holiday
    • Sept. 10: Celebrate Spirit!
    • Sept. 20: Deadline for Summer "I" grades
    • Oct. 7 - 8: Fall Break (no classes/university open)
    • Oct. 22: Mid-term Grades are due
    • Oct. 28: Advising for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 4: for Winter/Summer begins
    • Nov. 18: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Break – University open but no classes
    • Nov 27 - Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Dec. 10 - 14: Final Exam Week (Tuesday through Saturday)
    • Dec. 14: Official End of Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 16: Grades due by Noon for Term I/Fall
    • Dec. 15 - 22: Late Fall Immersion/Experience (non-credit)

    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    TERM II - 2025 WINTER SEMESTER - 16 Weeks

    • Oct 28, 2024: Advising for Term II Begins
    • Nov. 4: Registration Begins
    • Dec. 23 - Jan. 5, 2025: Early Winter Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Jan. 5: Registration Ends
    • Jan. 6: Classes Begin
    • Jan: 12: Last Day to Add a Class / Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • Jan. 20: MLK Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • Feb. 7: Deadline for Fall "I" grades
    • Mar. 3-8: Spring Break/Intersession/Immersion/Exp (credit)
    • Mar. 10: Advising for next Fall begins 
    • Mar 17: Registration for Fall begins
    • Mar 23: Honors Convocation 
    • Mar. 26: Last Day to Withdraw (full semester course)
    • Apr. 18-20: Easter Recess (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • Apr. 22-26: Final Exam Week 
    • Apr. 27 - May 4: Late Winter Immersion/Experience (non-credit)
    • Apr. 26: Official End of Term II/Winter
    • Apr. 28: Grades due by Noon for Term II/Winter  
    • May 10: Baccalaureate/Commencement
    • Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

    Summer Session III 2025 (14 weeks)

    • Nov. 4, 2024 Registration Begins
    • May 4, 2025 Registration Ends
    • May 5 Classes Begin for Summer I 2024
    • May 11 Last Day to Add a Class | Last Day to Delete a Class without a W grade
    • May 26 Memorial Day (University Closed)
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 4th: Independence Day Holiday (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • July 21: Last Day to Withdraw
    • Aug. 4-9: Final Exam Week 
    • Aug. 9: Official End of Term III

    Summer Session I 2025 (7 Week Session)

    • November 4, 2024: Registration Begins
    • May 4, 2025: Registration Ends 
    • May 5: Classes Begin
    • May 26: Memorial Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • June 19: Juneteenth Holiday (UNIV CLOSED)
    • June 21: Official End of Summer I 

    Summer Term II 2025 (7 Week Session)

    • November 4, 2024: Registration Begins
    • June 22, 2025: Registration Ends
    • June 23: Classes Begin 
    • July 4: Independence Day (UNIV CLOSED) 
    • August 9: Official End of Summer II 
    Academic Calendar | Registration ScheduleOffice of the Registrar

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  • Emergency Assistance

    In case of emergencies outside of Wellness Center and Clinic hours, please contact the following:

    Emergency Assistance

    911 Police – Fire – Medical

    University of Ƶ Public Safety/Emergency Line — 313-993-1123

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    University of Ƶ Public Safety Escort Services
    McNichols Campus — 313-993-1234
    School of Law — 313-993-1234
    School of Dentistry — 313-494-6706

    TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) — 800-273-TALK (800-273-8255

    HELP Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse) — 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)

    Crisis Text Line Get Help Now (24/7) — Text START to 741-741

    Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network Sexual Assault National Line — 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)

    Rape Victim’s Assistance Program at Detroit Police Department Crisis Line — 313-833-1660

    Collegiate Assistance Program (Nurse Line 24/7) — 877-643-5130

    Center for Disease Control, National STD and AIDS Hotline — 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)

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