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UDM News for our Neighbors
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First Creative Writing Collective of winter term set for Jan. 28
Tuesday January 21, 2025
NOTE: The first Creative Writing Collective has been moved to Tuesday, Jan. 28 due to inclement weather.Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective (CWC) on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 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
Register at https://linktr.ee/DetroitMercyEnglish - 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 Detroit Mercy English Department on Instagram and Facebook @detroitmercyenglish.
- Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m.: Special virtual CWC gathering
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DMTC presents ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ Feb. 7-16
Friday January 17, 2025
The Detroit Mercy 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 www.udmercy.edu/life/theatre.
Get Tickets Here!
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Men’s basketball hosts rival Oakland for red out, Jan. 18
Thursday January 16, 2025
Join the University and all Detroit Mercy fans in Calihan Hall on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. as the Titans men’s basketball team takes on rival Oakland University! The contest will be a RED OUT so be sure to wear red!
Free T-shirts will be given out to the first 300 fans, so be sure to get there early! Students get in FREE with their Student ID.
For ticket information, click here!
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Detroit Mercy Law to host property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene for discussion, Jan. 31
Tuesday January 14, 2025
Join us for an evening of powerful conversation with Harvard and Yale trained property law scholar Bernadette Atuahene and special guest Orlando Bailey, Emmy award-winning journalist and executive director of Outlier Media, on Friday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus, Room 226.
Atuahene will share her new book Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America, in which she tells a riveting, braided tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they advance and flourish and who profits.
During the conversation, she and Bailey will dive into some of the most pressing issues facing Detroit today. They’ll explore housing affordability, racialized property tax administration and the ongoing legacy of racist policies.
This candid and thought-provoking discussion promises to challenge your thinking and inspire meaningful conversation. Come ready to engage, ask questions and leave with a deeper understanding of how racist policies shape communities.
Refreshments will be provided, and the cost of general admission includes a copy of Plundered!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE!
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Human trafficking conversation set for Jan. 15
Monday January 13, 2025The College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing will host a presentation and roundtable discussion on human trafficking in observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 12 p.m. in the Ford Life Sciences Building, Room 118.
Detroit Mercy Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Isabell Miller will present and lead the discussion on this topic in order to raise awareness and educate the UDM community on how to potentially identify and prevent this crime. Miller is a recipient of the distinguished Oakland University’s Nightingale Award in 2022 for developing a screening tool to identify and treat victims of human sex trafficking.
Students, faculty and staff are welcome! Snacks will be provided.
Please join us and educate yourself on this very important issue!
Resources, Centers and Clinics
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
The Center provides business expertise and acumen as well as mentors to assist local entrepreneurs, beginning with the “Boost” workshop that aids entrepreneurs in developing business plans to achieve a greater social impact.
Counseling Clinic
The clinic provides no-cost counseling services to Detroit residents who otherwise may not have access to mental health services.
Dental Center
Detroit Mercy Dental offers dental services and education through two clinics, nine outreach clinics, a mobile dental clinic and a school-based dental sealant program.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)
TENN is a student-led and community-driven food justice program that delivers fresh produce to 60 families in New Martin Park Neighborhood and 80 seniors at Theresa Maxis Senior Apartments.
Detroit Collaborative Design Center
The design center provides design services to non-profit community and civic organizations to engage communities and enhance neighborhoods.
Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute includes the state-of-the-art equipment and technology needed to diagnose, monitor, and treat numerous eye conditions. The clinic will also provide affordable eyecare to the uninsured and vulnerable populations.
Law Clinics
Detroit Mercy Law provides legal assistance to Detroit area residents through six clinics: Immigration Law Clinic, SADO Criminal Appellate Clinic, Criminal Trial Clinic, Veterans Law Clinic, Juvenile Law Appellate Clinic and Intellectual Property Law Clinic.
Pre-College Programs
Detroit area students in grades 4-12 participate in more than 15 outreach programs annually through Saturday classes, summer camps, and innovative curricula in the sciences, technology engineering, mathematics, architecture and design.
Psychology Clinic
The Psychology Clinic provides assessment and counseling services for approximately 300 clients annually. Fees are based on ability to pay.
Rx for Reading Program
This program increases access to children’s books and supports families in reading to their children. The program has distributed more than 2,000 children’s books a month at a variety of locations, including low-income health, dental and WIC clinics; homeless shelters; and Head Start programs.
Alliances and Initiatives
Reimagining the Civic Commons
University of Detroit Mercy serves as one of the institutional anchors for the “Reimaging the Civic Commons” initiative, which is funded through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant. The initiative focuses on the City of Detroit’s neighborhood revitalization priority: the Livernois/McNichols area. The project’s goal is to revitalize the neighborhoods between its two anchor institutions, Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, creating a denser and more diverse urban community.
Live6 Alliance
University of Detroit Mercy helped to launch the Live6 Alliance in August 2015 to strengthen the Livernois Avenue and McNichols Road commercial corridor in northwest Detroit.
Directories
Media Experts Guide
Detroit Mercy scholars are experts in their fields and many have agreed to be available to media. Note that experts' views are their own and may not reflect the views of their colleagues or University of Detroit Mercy.
Migration Research Directory
The AJCU Migration Research Directory is an open-access resource for high-quality research on migration, provided by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Faculty members from Jesuit universities around the world provide important migration and refugee research from a wide variety of perspectives.