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• April 01: ‘Writing the Midwest,’ a reading and conversation with author Sonya Huber, April 8

  Tuesday April 01, 2025
  

  The Detroit Mercy and (CHASS) will host author and Fairfield University Professor of English for “Writing the Midwest,” a conversation and readingÌýon Tuesday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m.

  This free event is open to all and will take place in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.

  Huber’s books include the forthcoming anthology, Nothing Compares To You: What Sinead Means to Us;Ìýthe essay collection, Love and Industry: A Midwestern Workbook, finalist for the 2024 PEN/Diamondstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay; and the writing guide, Voice First: A Writer’s Manifesto. She is also the author of the award-winning essay collection on chronic pain, Pain Woman Takes Your Keys and Other Essays from a Nervous System, as well as Supremely Tiny Acts: A Memoir in a Day and The Backwards Research Guide for Writers. Huber’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Creative Nonfiction, The Guardian and other outlets. View more of Huber’s work at .

  For more information or any questions, please contact Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison at mc.harrison@udmercy.edu.

  

• March 31: Help improve Detroit Mercy, win up to $250 through Student & Employee Satisfaction Survey

  Monday March 31, 2025
  

  As part of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to improving campus life, the University is conducting Student and Employee Satisfaction Surveys, which will run from Tuesday, March 18 through Wednesday, April 30.

  The confidential surveys will provide critical insight that will help the institution and is a chance for both students and employees to have their voices heard. Check your udmercy.edu email for your personalized link to compete the survey.

  In appreciation for completing the survey, both students and employees can win gift cards up to $250 by completing the survey! The earlier you complete your survey, the better your odds at winning higher amounts. Other gift cards prizes are $100 and $50, drawn bi-weekly. The incentives apply to all students and employees of all campuses at the University. A total of three $250 gift cards will be raffled for both students and employees.

  The survey is run through , which works with more than 1,900 campuses and nonprofits nationally.

  Learn more!

  

• March 31: Theatre Company presents ‘The Grown Ups,’ April 4-6 and April 11-13

  Monday March 31, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s production of The Grown Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, will be performed across two weekends, April 4-6 and April 11-13 at the Marlene Boll Theatre located at 1401 Broadway StreetÌýin downtown Detroit. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

  Grab a s’more and immerse yourself in this dark satire directed by Andrew Papa about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships.

  The story unfolds underneath the starlit sky, as the campers drift off to sleep and the lake whispers its lullabies, and it’s time for the counselors to unwind. But amidst the tranquility, there’s an undercurrent of tension. What awaits in the morning to keep camp fun and safe? The news hints at something sinister, something lurking beyond the forest’s edge.

  Ticket costs:Ìý

  • Students and veterans: $10
  • Faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens: $18
  • Adults: $25

  Special events are as follows:

  • Friday, April 4: Opening Night Reception: Celebrate opening weekend with the cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
  • Saturday, April 5: Detroit Mercy Accepted Students Night: Free tickets for incoming Detroit Mercy first-year students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 for details and reservations.
  • Saturday, April 5: CHASS Night at the Theatre: $5 tickets for students and alumni of the College of Liberal Arts & Education/College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with code CHASS25. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CLAE/CHASS by emailing theatre@udmercy.edu.
  • Sunday, April 6: Navigating Chaos: Drawing on historical precedents and contemporary analyses, join us in an exploration the resilience of American institutions, the role of government agencies and the impact on civil society in the event of a nation-wide crisis on American soil. Led by Department Chair and Professor of Political Science Genevieve E. Meyers and presented as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
  • Friday, April 11: Community Night: Tickets are only $10!

  

• March 31: Panel discussion: How º£½Ç´óÉñ’s mission meets this moment, April 1

  Monday March 31, 2025
  

  Please join the Office of Mission Integration on Tuesday, April 1 atÌý12:45 p.m. for a panel discussion entitled “How º£½Ç´óÉñ’s Mission Meets this Moment.”

  This event in the Student Union Ballroom is open to all and will provide a safe space for dialogue, reflection and action. A is also available for those that wish to attend virtually.

  The discussion will explore the intersections of Catholic social thought, Mercy critical concerns, Jesuit universal apostolic preferences and the work of Jesus, the first DEI officer. The panelists for the discussion are: Sr. Gilmary Bauer, RSM; Fr. Si Hendry, SJ; Fr. Joe Daoust, SJ; Moderated by Fr. Charles Oduke.

  At a time when many may feel uncertain, we stand together as Titans to support and uplift one another. All are welcome!

• March 31: ‘The Community Needs Titans’ keynote, April 3, part of annual CSACE event

  Monday March 31, 2025
  

  Sabin Prentis Duncan

  Renowned leader and education professor Sabin Prentis Duncan will deliver a special keynote address, “The Community Needs Titans,” as part of the on Thursday, April 3.

  Duncan’s address is set for 6:15-7:20 p.m. inside of the Student Fitness Center on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.

  The reception for CSACE is from 5:15-6:10 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvres and scholarly research presentations, publications and community service activities available to browse. Duncan’s keynote address follows the reception, before a talent show, Titans Got Talent, from 7:30-9 p.m.

  Duncan currently serves as a professor of education at Hampton University and has served in various leadership roles, including as an executive director, principal and teacher. His research focuses on the collaboration between community organizations and schools to create a lasting impact.

  All are invited to attend!

• March 30: Saundra McGuire to present on McNichols Campus, April 3-4

  Sunday March 30, 2025
  

  , director emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired assistant vice chancellor at LSU, will be a guest presenter for a pair of Detroit Mercy events, for both students and faculty, set for April 3-4.

  The first presentation, “Metacognition — The Key to Acing Courses” is set for Thursday, April 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 237, and is geared towards students. In this session McGuire will share tools to help students excel in their coursework.

  McGuire will provide a professional development opportunity to faculty on Friday, April 4 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 260. In this presentation, titled “Teach Students How to Learn: Metacognition is the Key!” She will share tools with faculty to assist students in acing their classes.

  A special one-on-one session for faculty who have follow-up questions or questions about specific disciplines will take place on Friday, April 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 131.

• March 29: Faith and freedom tour rescheduled for April 6

  Saturday March 29, 2025
  

  Curious about Detroit’s connection to the Underground Railroad? Interested in attending a Baptist service? Want to get out into Detroit and experience the city?

  All are welcome to join University Ministry and the African American Studies Program for a Faith in the D event on Sunday, April 6! This day includes a trip to Second Baptist Church for Sunday service, a tour of the worship space and history of their involvement with the Underground Railroad and lunch in the city.

  We will meet in the University Ministry Office (Lower Level of Student Union across from the Bookstore) at 9:30 a.m. Transportation to Second Baptist Church will be provided. If you are driving yourself, please meet us at 10:15 a.m. at Second Baptist Church.

  Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant following the tour. We will return to campus at approximately 2 p.m. lunch and transportation are provided at no cost.

  For more information or any questions, please contact University Minister for Faith Formation Anna Bryson at lawleran@udmercy.edu or visit our office in the Lower Level of the Student Union (across from the Bookstore).