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• Constitution Day conversation, Sept. 17, on 鈥淔reedom of Speech and the Constitution鈥�

  Wednesday September 11, 2024
  

  The Black Abolitionist Archive, along with the Departments of History and Political Science and the McNichols Campus Library, invite Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to join us for our annual Constitution Day event on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at noon.

  The event will be held in the Bargman Room, located on the second floor of the McNichols Campus Library. A limited number of light lunches will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and all are welcome.

  This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淔reedom of Speech and the Constitution鈥� and features a presentation and conversation with Professor of History Roy Finkenbine and Assistant Professor of Political Science Lee Dionne.

  September 17 is officially Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, so designated by a joint resolution of the United States Congress to commemorate the 1787 signing of the United States Constitution on that date. Each educational institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program on Constitution Day about the United States Constitution for its students.

  The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects, among other freedoms, the freedom of speech and states that Congress cannot make laws that limit freedom of speech. This means that the government generally cannot punish people or organizations for what they say or write, unless in exceptional circumstances, and Constitution Day is a day to celebrate the document that protects these rights.

  Please join us for what will most likely be a spirited conversation!

  

• Students to discuss today鈥檚 most pressing issues at Ethics Bowl on Oct. 11

  Tuesday September 10, 2024
  

  Detroit Mercy’s 21st annual Ethics Bowl for all undergraduate students will be held on Friday, Oct. 11, from 12-4 p.m. The Ethics Bowl is a competition inspired by TV’s College Bowl, but modified rules adapt the game to the subject of ethics. The competition is a campus-wide event at the University, which involves students, staff, alumni, faculty and administrators alike.

  At the Ethics Bowl, a moderator poses questions to teams of three to five students. Questions may address ethical dilemmas regarding:

  • Classroom topics (e.g., cheating or plagiarism)
  • Personal matters (e.g., dating or friendship)
  • Professional ethics (e.g., in engineering, law, medicine)
  • Social and political issues (e.g., free speech, gun control, etc.)

  Many students are surprised at how much they enjoy Ethics Bowl and often enthusiastically return to compete in subsequent years. Judges and moderators are drawn from faculty, staff, administration and alumni, many of whom return every year as well. A panel of judges rates answers in terms of intelligibility, focus, depth and judgment. No specialized knowledge in ethical theory is required to compete in or judge an Ethics Bowl.

  In addition, the first-place team has the honor of representing 六九色堂 at a regional Ethics Bowl and may go on to compete in the national , which takes place at the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics in February.

  For more information or to sign up to be a judge, contact Professor Martin G. Leever at 313-993-1135 or ethicsbowl@udmercy.edu听or checkout the .

  

   

• Crafters needed for Homecoming pop-up shop fundraiser

  Tuesday September 10, 2024
  

  Titan community, join us for the Adia J. Palmer pop-up shop during Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

  Consider donating to the , which supports students in need. Suggested items to donate are jewelry, pottery, knit wear, artisanal products, seasonal goods and more. The donations will be accepted from Sept. 3-17 at the McNichols Campus Library.

  Discover a curated selection of unique goods. Support a meaningful cause in honor of a cherished member of the Detroit Mercy community.

  For more information, email palmervl1@udmercy.edu.

  

• Free fitness classes return this week

  Tuesday September 10, 2024
  

  Fitness classes start this week!

  Mondays kick off with Titan Training from 5:30-6:30 p.m., an intense workout that combines cardio and strength training to help build muscle and improve overall fitness.

  On Tuesdays, take time for some quiet inner reflection at a relaxing yoga class from 6-7 p.m. Using breath, posture and movement, this is an opportunity to explore our bodies and minds using that deeper breath as a guide.

  All classes are held at the Student Fitness Center and are free for both students and staff. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a newcomer, these classes are designed for all fitness levels.

• Celebrate Spirit! ushers in new school year, Sept. 10

  Monday September 09, 2024
  

  The official welcoming event to the new school year for the University community Celebrate Spirit! is set for Tuesday, Sept. 10 inside of the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m.

  The presider for Celebrate Spirit! is Vice President for Mission Integration Fr. Charles Oduke and the guest homilist is Marilyn Lacey, RSM. The event is hosted by University Ministry, Mission Integration, and the College for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

  All are invited to wear red, orange or yellow as part of the event. Following Mass at 11:30 a.m., a free lunch will be provided in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 1 p.m.

  This year’s theme is Radical Hospitality inspired by the charism and values of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and Society of Jesus. Radical hospitality involves three steps 鈥� remembering, welcoming and belonging 鈥� that get to the root of membership as the practice of welcoming yourself and others by remembering that we belong to a global community and the totality of being.

  Full information.

• Midnight bike ride returns on Sept. 13, register to ride

  Monday September 09, 2024
  

  Have you ever wanted to bike the streets of Detroit after dark?

  for the annual on Friday, Sept. 13. On-site registration begins at 7 p.m. in the Student Union, and the ride begins promptly at 8 p.m. from the McNichols Campus. Be a part of this University tradition.

  The bike tour includes rest stops to point out places of interest and a hot dog break at Detroit’s famous Lafayette Coney Island. Participants may purchase items at the stop at their own expense. After the 20-mile trip, the cyclists should return to campus around 12 a.m. on Saturday.

  Here鈥檚 the breakdown:

  • Students 鈥� If you have your own bike, the ride is free! (T-shirts are $5)
  • Bike rental for students 鈥� $5 (limited availability)
  • Faculty, staff, and members of the community are welcome to join the tour听 鈥� $25 (includes a T-shirt)

  

• Detroit Mercy to host mental health walk Sept. 21

  Monday September 09, 2024
  

  六九色堂 will host the 2024 NAMI Walk Sept. 21 on the McNichols Campus.

  Some 2,000 supporters of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) are expected to participate in a 5K walk on 六九色堂鈥檚 campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

  According to NAMI, one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year and nearly 1.5 million adults in Michigan has a mental health condition.

  鈥淭his is very exciting for the University because it is the first time the walk has been held at Detroit Mercy,鈥� said Dean of Students Monica Williams. 鈥淲e are participating because too often mental health issues are not spoken about and these walks are a way to open up discussions. It is the mission of this University to work within the community to help make it stronger for everybody.鈥�

  Students, staff, administration and faculty are creating teams to participate in the event, that begins at 8 a.m. with registration and ends at 11 a.m. after a walk around the University鈥檚 McNichols Campus. Participants receive special Detroit Mercy swag.

  Supporters who want to participate but can鈥檛 attend the event can make a difference by supporting a team or making a donation.

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• University Recreation offers six intramural sports this fall, sign-up now

  Monday September 09, 2024
  

  Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation has something for everyone this school year with its intramural sports programming.

  Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all 六九色堂 students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.

  URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Fall 2024 intramural programming includes sand volleyball, soccer, indoor volleyball, flag football, badminton and basketball. The leagues are FREE for all.

  Please contact URec Assistant Director Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions, comments or concerns.

  

• Share your vision of the world in the 2024 六九色堂 Photography Contest

  Monday September 09, 2024
  

  Did you take some great photographs this summer? Enter your photo(s) in the second annual Detroit Mercy Photography Contest!

  Photography offers a mode of creative communication and a lens into the communities we inhabit and visit. Photographs can capture various moments and expressions, people, places and events. As such, the Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning would like to invite all 六九色堂 community members to submit digital photographs for consideration as part of a special 2024 photography contest.

  You can submit one photograph per category. This contest is open to all employees and students across all 六九色堂 campuses who will be employed or enrolled in Fall 2024. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 3, 2024.

  First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an enlarged, mounted copy of their winning photograph!

  Be sure to visit the 六九色堂 photo contest page for contest rules, submission and release forms, and to view the previous winners.

  Current categories for submissions include:

  • Abstract/Conceptual: Images of unusual patterns, lighting or objects recognized for their design element (i.e., streaking light photos, mechanical structures, reflections in glass or metal, etc.)*
  • People: Photos of people, alone or in a group. Such pictures may be candid, humorous, journalistic or interpretative portraits where an emphasis is placed on the person, not the environment.*
  • Nature/Scenic: Images of animal life, plant life, wild creatures, insects, landscapes, seascapes, underwater, architectural, industrial scenes, seasonal scenes, etc.*
  • After Dusk to Dawn: Details the photographic imagery captured after the sun goes down. This includes but is not limited to starry skies, life under neon lights, streaking traffic lights, night life, etc.*
  • Digital Manipulation: Images are to be digitally enhanced or altered to create a different photograph other than what was originally taken. Removed images, inserted images and cloned images may be used to create a different picture. Images should still appear to be a photograph and not a collage. All images used are to be from the photographer, not taken from other sources.

  *Appropriate and accepted image enhancement in these categories must be limited to minor adjustments such as contrast, exposure, cropping, HDR, dodge and burn.

  For inspiration, take a look at the 2023 winners and honorable mentions. Last year鈥檚 winners and honorable mentions included an administrator, nine students and three professors across multiple colleges and disciplines.

  The photos of last year’s winners will be displayed in the Office of Academic Affairs for the 2024-2025 academic year!

  You may direct any questions to photocontest@udmercy.edu.

  Call for judges: If you are interested in serving as a judge for the 2024 photo contest, please send an email expressing your interest to photocontest@udmercy.edu for consideration.

  

• First Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 17

  Monday September 09, 2024
  

  Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends are invited to join 六九色堂’s Creative Writing Collective! The first gathering is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. inside of the Briggs Building, Room 201.

  No writing experience is necessary to join the Creative Writing Collective! You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

  The first meeting will be led by Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan and is titled, “Layers: the Mind at Work and Play.”

  Future Creative Writing Collective Dates are:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 鈥� “Musicality and the Ballad form in Writing,” led by Nicholas Rombes
  • Tuesday, Nov. 19 鈥� “Writing About/With Animals,” led by Stacy Gnall

  Email english@udmercy.edu with any questions or to join the CWC mailing list.