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• April 03: Add your haiku to the Creative Arts Kiosk in celebration of National Poetry Month

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  April is National Poetry Month, and Thursday, April 17 is National Haiku Poetry Day!

  To celebrate, come and “Complete the Haiku” at the Write Something! desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts Kiosk, which is located between the Briggs and Commerce & Finance buildings.

  This opportunity to fill in the blanks of a famous haiku will be available Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17.

  The haiku is a traditional Japanese poem written in three unrhymed lines of five/seven/five syllables, which focuses on a brief moment in time with provocative, colorful images from nature and ends on a sense of sudden enlightenment.

  All are welcome to take a moment and stop by the desk to observe National Poetry Month with this fun activity!

• April 03: Special edition of M.U.G. Hour in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 9

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  University Ministry is hosting a special edition of M.U.G. Hour (Mingle. Unwind. Gather.) in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 9 at 3 p.m.

  All are welcome to stop by the table set up in front of the University Ministry office located in the Student Union across from the Bookstore for more information, resources and activities about sexual assault prevention.

  We hope you will join us and pledge to end sexual violence!

  

• April 03: Theatre Company presents ‘The Grown Ups,’ April 4-6 and April 11-13

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s production of The Grown Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, will be performed across two weekends, April 4-6 and April 11-13 at the Marlene Boll Theatre located at 1401 Broadway StreetÌýin downtown Detroit. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

  Grab a s’more and immerse yourself in this dark satire directed by Andrew Papa about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships.

  The story unfolds underneath the starlit sky, as the campers drift off to sleep and the lake whispers its lullabies, and it’s time for the counselors to unwind. But amidst the tranquility, there’s an undercurrent of tension. What awaits in the morning to keep camp fun and safe? The news hints at something sinister, something lurking beyond the forest’s edge.

  Ticket costs:Ìý

  • Students and veterans: $10
  • Faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens: $18
  • Adults: $25

  Special events are as follows:

  • Friday, April 4: Opening Night Reception: Celebrate opening weekend with the cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
  • Saturday, April 5: Detroit Mercy Accepted Students Night: Free tickets for incoming Detroit Mercy first-year students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 for details and reservations.
  • Saturday, April 5: 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.
  • Sunday, April 6: Navigating Chaos: Drawing on historical precedents and contemporary analyses, join us in an exploration the resilience of American institutions, the role of government agencies and the impact on civil society in the event of a nation-wide crisis on American soil. Led by Department Chair and Professor of Political Science Genevieve E. Meyers and presented as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
  • Friday, April 11: Community Night: Tickets are only $10!

  

• April 03: Universal suicide screening in medical settings discussion set for April 9

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  Join us for a vital conversation on the role of universal suicide screening in medical settings. This free event is open to everyone and will take place on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Refreshments will be provided.

  With suicide being a leading public health concern, early identification through routine screening can save lives. To truly strengthen suicide prevention, efforts must expand beyond behavioral health and into general medical care. A panel of medical professionals will explore its importance, challenges and impact on patient care.

  Students with a future career in healthcare are highly encouraged to attend. Several local agencies invested in suicide prevention will be present with resources.

  This event is sponsored by the College of Health Professions Wellness Committee and CNS Healthcare.

• April 03: Detroit Mercy awarded 2025-26 military friendly designation

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy has been recognized as a 2025-26 Military Friendly School in the military friendly list of schools that serve veterans and service members.

  In the 16 years since its creation, the list has become the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community.

  Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø earned its place among the ranks for the many services designated for veterans and dependents that promote student support and success through one-on-one counseling.

  The information evaluated to create the comprehensive guide for veterans and their families is collected from public data sources, proprietary surveys and personal input from veterans themselves. Additionally, the list uses a logic-based assessment that measures a school’s ability for retention, graduation and job placement to provide the best opportunities for veterans, active service members and their spouses.

  The 2025-26 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs Magazine and can also be found at .

  For more information about Detroit Mercy’s veteran’s programs, visitÌý.

• April 03: Register for 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  This year’s Baccalaureate Mass, set for the afternoon between the McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies, will be offered at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10 in the Student Union Ballroom.

  If you are a graduating student interested in attending,

  If you are an employee interested in volunteering for the Baccalaureate Mass, please

  

• April 02: Last Six Mile Meetup set for April 12 at Detroit Pizza Bar

  Wednesday April 02, 2025
  

  The ‘s last Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year is set for Saturday, April 12Ìýfrom 6-8 p.m. atÌý, located at 7316 West McNichols Road, just down the road from the McNichols Campus. All are welcome!

  Celebrate the end of the year with faculty, students and community members. The meetups offer anyone interested a chance to explore the surrounding neighborhood of Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø, support local black-owned businesses and meet African American Studies Program faculty and students.