The OU-UDM rivalry officially has a name. The “Metro Series,” presented by Trinity Transportation, was announced on Sept. 30 at the Somerset Collection in Troy. The university with the most head-to-head victories in the academic year will win the annual Metro Rivalry Cup. Oakland’s men’s soccer team drew first blood […]
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Literary journal [sic] invites creative entries
The submission deadline for UDM’s student arts journal [sic] is Friday, Oct. 24. The journal is looking for creative writers, poets, essayists, artists and photographers for this year’s issue. All written submissions need to be emailed to Prof. Rosemary Weatherston at weatherr@udmercy.edu. Photographs must be submitted on a disc to […]
Free food, drinks and fun will help ‘Heat up the Mall’
Cool weather got you down? Well, you’re in for a treat. UDM’s Student Alumni Association (SAA) is holding Heat up the Mall tomorrow, Oct. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m. outside the Fitness Center. Free s’mores, hotdogs, hot chocolate and more will be provided to all those who come out for a little […]
Violence focus of CLASA professor talk
Domestic violence will be the focus of the second event of the school year hosted by CLASA, the James Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive. Dr. Laura Finley, the author of seven books and an expert on domestic violence, will speak on the McNichols campus on Thursday, Oct. 2, 5-6 p.m. […]
Ex-coach Carlos Briggs appeals dismissal of whistle-blower suit
The Carlos Briggs saga at the University of Detroit Mercy is not yet finished. Having changed attorneys, the former assistant basketball coach earlier this month appealed a federal district court decision dismissing his lawsuit against the university and other parties. Briggs originally filed suit on Jan. 29, 2013, in Wayne […]
Theatre company cuts back to explore its future
The UDM Theatre Company has decided to shorten its season in order to reevaluate the theatre program. A usual season for the company includes four or more shows, but this year only three will be produced, said Melinda Pacha, chair of the performing arts department. “We are looking at a […]
New Smoking limits divide students
A new policy limiting smoking on the McNichols campus is drawing a mixed reaction from students, some of whom say it won’t be followed. The policy, which went into effect last week, restricts smoking to designated zones, mostly near parking lots. It means, among other things, that smoking won’t be allowed […]
‘Gateway to UDM,
PHOTO COURTESY of UDM MEDIA RELATIONS Construction is scheduled to begin soon on improvements to the Livernois Avenue streetscape. Ground was broken last week on the $1.3 million project, which will enhance the landscaping, median and sidewalks. “Livernois Avenue is the gateway to UDM’s McNichols campus and a […]
Grants to parochial freshmen set for fall 2015
The University of Detroit Mercy is collaborating with the Archdiocese of Detroit to award future Catholic school students $10,000 and $20,000 grants. This should be a grand opportunity for future freshmen. Admissions counselor Matt Fortescue sees it as a big incentive for students. The $20,000 award will be granted to […]
Focus turns to student safety
The UDM Emergency Response Planning Committee will be hosting a Safety Awareness Week on all three campuses from Sept. 15-19 to raise awareness of safety-related issues on campus and in the surrounding area. The committee includes representatives from all three campuses who focus on emergency planning and how to engage […]
