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From anime to sports, orgs. seek new members

The University of Detroit Mercy may be a small school but the amount of student organizations is anything but. Following the annual Celebrate Spirit celebration, all students, faculty and staff were invited to the picnic luncheon and campus organization fair. Fifty-five organizations had tables with information available. These touched on […]

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Students, professor lead effort to improve childhood literacy

Students at University of Detroit Mercy are making a difference in the lives of children all over the city thanks to RX for Reading – raising readers, one book at a time. Developed by English professor Dr. Mary-Catherine Harrison, RX for Reading aims to strengthen early childhood literacy in Detroit. […]

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Justice in Palestine aim of student group, leaders say

Bringing awareness is never easy, especially when it involves a hot-button global issue. But the University of Detroit Mercy, home to a plethora of clubs, has a new one this year related to Palestine. UDM Professor Diane Robinson-Dunn is the faculty advisor for Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), which […]

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Thursday student-alumni fair marks end of semester

The SAA Spring Blowout has arrived! The student alumni association invites students to celebrate spring and the end of the semester with free food and games in the fountain area on Thursday, April 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. A fun-filled carnival is planned. “It wouldn’t be the Spring Blowout without games like […]

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Seniors: A recap of your four years

Graduating this May after four years at UDM? Here are some of the highlights that have taken place since your freshman year.   2011 August: The Class of 2015 and President Garibaldi start their first school year at UDM. September: Ground is broken on the Fitness Center as part of […]

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Proposed change to core curriculum divides faculty

By Maggie Jackson VN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF   A proposed new core curriculum that reduces the number of courses students are required to take has many liberal arts faculty concerned, particularly those who teach philosophy and religious studies. Currently under Core Objective Four, students must take one course in philosophy and one […]

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Stressing out? Fitness Center offers classes

Workers at University Recreation inside the UDM Fitness Center say they can help with the stress of the school year. A variety of fitness classes are being offered, including the newest class, JAC3D G33K Bootcamp with information systems adjunct Prof. William Bowen. With multiple certifications for personal and group training, […]

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UDM student group works toward justice in Palestine

BY Alani Letang VN STAFF WRITER   Bringing awareness is never easy, especially when it involves a hot-button global issue. But the University of Detroit Mercy, home to a plethora of clubs, has a new one this year related to Palestine. UDM Professor Diane Robinson-Dunn is the faculty advisor for […]

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Tuition increasing again, but by lower percentage

BY JACK WALSWORTH VN NEWS EDITOR   Tuition at the University of Detroit Mercy is going up – yet again. This time, it will be a 3.5 percent increase. Word came in a mass email sent out over spring break by UDM President Antoine Garibaldi. He said it is the […]