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  • January 17: Sr. Judy Mouch’s Celebration of Life set for Jan. 27

    Friday January 17, 2025

    Sr. Judy Mouch鶹AV community, please join us as we remember, celebrate and share memories of Sr. Judy Mouch, RSM on Monday, Jan. 27.

    A Mass of Remembrance will be held in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union at 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life reception and program at 4:45 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

    For those who would like to make a gift in memory of Sr. Judy, the University has established the . The scholarship has been established to honor her, a beloved member of both the Sisters of Mercy and 鶹AV communities.

    This scholarship, initiated through a gift from the estate of Mercy College alumna Patricia Beck, will support nursing students annually, continuing Sr. Judy’s legacy of compassion and service. We invite you to celebrate her life and impact by contributing to this scholarship fund.

    Sr. Judy was a much-beloved member of the University community since 1995. She entered eternal life on Dec. 14, 2024 at age 77.

  • January 17: DMTC presents ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ Feb. 7-16

    Friday January 17, 2025

    The 鶹AV Theatre Company brings Tennessee Williams’ classic American play, The Glass Menagerie, to life across two weekends beginning Feb. 7 at the Marlene Boll Theatre located at 1401 Broadway Street in downtown Detroit.

    Set in St. Louis during the 1930s, the play follows the struggles of the Wingfield family as they navigate dreams, desires and the delicate balance between reality and illusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for her past glory as she cares for her restless son, Tom, and fragile daughter, Laura. Amanda pushes Tom to find a suitor for Laura, leading to the arrival of Jim, a gentleman caller, whose visit has unexpected consequences for the family.

    The plays run Friday, Saturday and Sunday across two weekends, Feb. 7-9 and Feb. 14-16. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday performances begin at 3 p.m.

    Special Events:

    • Friday, Feb. 7 —Opening Night Reception & Celebration: Celebrate the opening performance with cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
    • Friday, Feb. 7 —Also 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.
    • Saturday, Feb. 8 —High School Night: Free tickets and talkback following the performance for high school students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 or email theatre@udmercy.edu for reservations.
    • Sunday, Feb. 9 —Unmasking Tennessee Williams: Explore the profound themes, complex characters and emotional depth that define Tennessee Williams’ plays. Whether you’re a long-time admirer or new to his work, this talkback promises to provide a deeper appreciation of Williams’ enduring legacy in American drama. Presented by UDM Professor of English Michael Barry as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
    • Friday, Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day Special: All tickets $10!

    For more information or any questions please email theatre@udmercy.edu or visit .

    Get Tickets Here!

    Poster for the 鶹AV Theatre Company's production of The Glass Menagerie with dates and showtimes.

  • January 17: Nominate for 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards, deadline is Jan. 30

    Friday January 17, 2025

    鶹AV’s Alumni Relations Office is accepting nominations for the 2025 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. This annual event during Homecoming recognizes seven alumni for their significant accomplishments in both their professional careers and in their commitment to community. Nominations are due Jan. 30.

    If you know of any alumni who are making or have made extraordinary achievements in their careers, please nominate them for this prestigious recognition.

    Award criteria includes:

    • Nominee should be a respected member of his/her chosen profession (active or recently retired).
    • Nominee has been recognized in their industry for exemplary professional achievements.
    • Nominee should be engaged in the community, either with 鶹AV or another civic/community organization.
    • Nominee has demonstrated a willingness to financially support 鶹AV at some level either in the past or in the future.
    • Nominee must be available to accept the award in person.
    • Nominee shall not have received any University of School/College award in the last five years.

    The Spirit Awards are held annually during Homecoming weekend. You may view honorees of past awards HERE.

    For more information or any questions, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Peggy Pattison at 313-578-0327 or pattisma@udmercy.edu.

    An image of 7 people holding Spirit Awards in their hands.

     

  • January 17: First Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Jan. 21

    Friday January 17, 2025

    the logo for the 鶹AV Creative Writing Collective鶹AV students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective (CWC) on Tuesday, Jan. 21ڰdz 5:30-6:45 p.m.!

    Poet-in Resident and Adjunct Instructor Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead a conversation on “braiding” in poetry for this first installment of the winter semester. The gathering will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 205.

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

    Save the date for future Creative Writing Collective dates this semester:

    • Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m.: Special virtual CWC gathering
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    • Monday, March 24, 5:30 p.m., Briggs Building, Room 301

    Please contact english@udmercy.edu with questions or to join the CWC mailing list.

    Keep up with the 鶹AV English Department on Instagram and Facebook @detroitmercyenglish.

  • January 17: Winners of the 2024 UDM Photography Contest announced

    Friday January 17, 2025

    The University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 鶹AV Photography Contest with a big shout out to Jordan Shear, Law student, for winning the Best of Show award for the photo titled “Red, Gold, and Renaissance.”

    This contest has been a wonderful opportunity to bring the 鶹AV community together and share a collective love for photography. At UDM, we celebrate success not only in academics but also in creativity, as part of our commitment to educating the whole person.

    First-place winners and honorable mentions, listed below by category, are as follows:

    • Abstract/Conceptual
      First Place: Julia Archer, Architecture & Community Development student — “Tuckaleechee”
      Honorable Mention: Sulman Hans, dean of School of Optometry — “Eye of the Titan”
      Honorable Mention: Dominika Owoc, Architecture & Community Development student — “Look Up!”
    • After Dusk to Dawn
      First Place: Danica Bogdanovic,Architecture & Community Development student — “Detroit Raving Spirit”
      Honorable Mention: Nicholas Yaquinto, Engineering & Science student — “Sunsets in the 313”
      Honorable Mention: Avishek Mukherjee, faculty member of College of Engineering & Science — “Port Crescent Aurora”
    • Digital Manipulation
      First Place: Colin Gaddey, Engineering & Science student — “Crossroads in The Sky”
      Honorable Mention: Batoul Mortada, Engineering & Science student — “Digital Mirage”
      Honorable Mention: Dominika Owoc, Architecture & Community Development student — “UDM Tower”
    • Nature/Scenic
      First Place: Margaret Swanney, Architecture & Community Development student — “Wrobel Domowy”
      Honorable Mention: Tessa White, Architecture & Community Development student — “The Dolomites”
      Honorable Mention: Colin Gaddey, Engineering & Science student — “Detroit Tree Python”
    • People
      First Place: Julia Manni, Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences student — “Man in Monaco”
      Honorable Mention: Lynn Vitale, administrator, Admissions and Recruitment — “Fourth of July”
      Honorable Mention: Jude Rodriguez, Engineering & Science student — “Noel”

    Shear will receive a $500 gift card and a 20×30 mounted print of the winning photograph. All first place winners will receive a $100 gift card and a 16×24 mounted print of their winning photograph.

    The winning photos will be on display in the lobby of the McNichols Campus Library. Be sure to stop by in person to view the photos or visit the UDM Photo Contest website at the link below to view the winners and the honorable mentions.

    Many thanks to all who participated and a special thanks to Anthony Cressey for organizing the contest, as well the community members who generously volunteered their time and effort to judge the entries.

    2024 鶹AV Photography Contest.

    A graphic displaying the image of the 2024 UDM Photography Contest winner, Jordan Shear. The image captures the vibrant energy of the Detroit City fireworks illuminating the Detroit skyline. There is an artist statment to the left of the image.

  • January 17: Poetry submissions due Feb. 7 for Dudley Randall Poetry Prize Competition

    Friday January 17, 2025

    Each year, the 鶹AV honors , the late poet, publisher and University librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name.

    Now in its 55th year, the prize continues Dudley Randall’s legacy of amplifying creative voices within the 鶹AV community.

    鶹AV undergraduate students are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines. All topics and poetic forms are welcome. The winner of the first prize must be available to read the poem at the annual Honors Convocation on March 23.

    The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 7. First prize is $150 with second prize of $75 and third prize of $50. The judges of this year’s contest are Reem Abou-Samra, and .

    Find out more about the . For questions or more information about this year’s contest, please contact UDM’s Poet-in Residence Stacy Gnall at gnallsc@udmercy.edu.

    A graphic for the Dudley Randall Poetry Prizes. There is a 鶹AV English logo in the middle top of the page. The right half of the page is a black and white image of a man, presumably Dudley Randall. There is a scan code to submit poetry by Feb. 7. First prize is $150, second prize is $75, and third prize is $50. The three judges are listed along the bottom of the page.

  • January 17: Industrial/Organizational Psychology program open house, alumni panel set for Jan. 30

    Friday January 17, 2025

    鶹AV’s Psychology Department is excited to invite you to an open house and alumni panel for our ! The first event is set for Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 208.

    This event is your chance to explore how our program prepares students for careers in human resources, organizational culture, leadership development and more.

    The first three panelists are Allison Urban, HR Generalist at Opus IVS, Erin Riden, Regional HR Leader at Trane Technologies, and Lindsay Myers, an HR Generalist at Williams International.

    Three dates total are being offered — Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 20 — and all three will take place in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 208 from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

    Why attend?

    • Learn about our flexible 33-credit accelerated program designed for working professionals
    • Discover opportunities like 250-hour internships and community engaged learning
    • Hear from successful alumni about their career journeys and program experiences
    • Network with faculty, current students and fellow attendees

    For more information, please contact program director Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu or (586)-873-1743.

    Join us to take the first step in advancing your career in I/O Psychology!

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Friday January 17, 2025

Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Mortiere ’82, ’86 has been selected by the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) Board of Trustees as the recipient of the 2025 Dental Faculty Award. The award recognizes two dentist members actively involved in the education of dental or graduate dental students from the 鶹AV School of Dentistry and the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, and who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to organized dentistry.

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