The College of Engineering and Science is hosting its annual undergraduate and graduate student research symposium on Friday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Robotics, hissing cockroaches and chemistry experiments will be among the attractions. Everyone is welcome to stop by the High Bay in the Engineering Building to […]
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Snyder, Schauer race divides students, faculty, too
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder and Democratic challenger Mark Schauer will face each other in an election next month to decide who will lead the state for the next four years, and the decision has divided students and faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy. The 2014 gubernatorial election will be […]
Ethics bowl meetings Oct. 9, 14
Planning for the 15th Annual Ethics Bowl has already begun with two informational meetings being scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 1-2 pm in Briggs 20. TV’s College Bowl inspired the Ethics Bowl, but the modified rules adapt the game to the subject of ethics, […]
Rivalry has a name: Metro Series
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 […]
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 […]
