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Library offering new birdwatching kits for aspiring birders
Tuesday March 31, 2026
The McNichols Campus Library invites Titans interested in birdwatching or just learning more about the birds passing through out shared environment to check out one of the Libraries’ new birdwatching kits. Michigan is heading into peak spring bird migration season, with millions of birds and hundreds of species expected to fly through out skies in the coming months.Each of the two kits can be checked out for one week at a time and contain a set of binoculars, laminated pocket-sized Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Midwest trifold, and a copy of either National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to Birds of North America or North American Bird Watching for Beginners.
A QR code inside each kit links borrowers to the , which includes links to free birding and bird education apps, podcasts, local birding groups, birding hotspots, and more. The Guide, which can also be accessed through the , may be of interest to bird photographers, too. Don’t miss the and potentially see those photos posted in the Guide’s rotating online photo gallery.
“The birdwatching kits are just one way the University Libraries support cura personalis and the Sisters of Mercy’s critical concern for the environment. Birding has really exploded in popularity over the last several years,” said University Libraries Dean Kate Harger. “We hope these kits provide a way for students, faculty, and staff to connect with each other, spend time in the nature we have in our own neighborhoods, and just tune into the presence of these amazing creatures.”
For more information about the birdwatching kits or other library resources, visit the or in person.
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Holy Thursday Mass set for April 2
Monday March 30, 2026All are welcome to a Holy Thursday Mass 4 p.m., April 2 hosted by the Sisters of Mercy and University Ministry inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building on the McNichols Campus.
The presider for this Mass is Msgr. John Zens.
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All invited to annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement on April 9
Monday March 30, 2026The 19th Annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is set for Thursday, April 9, from 12-4:30 p.m., in the Whitty Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.
UDM friends and family are invited to join the celebration.
CSACE is a university-wide event showcasing more than 200 research posters and presentations, including artistic displays, robotics, 3D models, lightning talks and more. CSACE highlights exemplary work from across all UDM campuses and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the academic, scholarly and creative accomplishments of our University community throughout the academic year.
Highlights of the event include:
- Research posters & presentations: 12-2 p.m. 鈥� Exhibits, models, robotics,听 scholarly publications
- Lightning-talk presentations: 2:15-4:30 p.m. 鈥斕鼳ward-winning research & poetry
A complimentary box lunch from Subway will be provided.
Guest registration and parking pass are required.
This event is sponsored by Delta Dental, Alliance Catholic Credit Union and RIIS
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Nada Fadul to speak on humanitarian crisis in Sudan, April 1
Monday March 30, 2026
鲍鱼tv welcomes guest speaker Nada Fadul on Wednesday, April 1, who will present virtually on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and give a general overview of Sudan’s history with an in-depth description of the current war, including the role of international actors.The presentation will begin at 5 p.m. Please register below to receive a Zoom link to the presentation.
With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, there are staggering numbers of casualties and many wounded, displaced or facing food insecurity. As hospitals and medical facilities continue to be targeted in the conflict, Fadul will discuss how mobile clinics are trained to respond to medical crisis situations in these dangerous conditions. She will also introduce , the organization she works with, which focuses on sustainable development and provides both primary care and trauma services during the ongoing war.
Fadul is assistant dean and professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is a board member of the Sudanese American Public Affairs Association (SAPAA).
This event is co-sponsored by Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA), the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program. For more information or any questions, please contact Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu.
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
Antoine M. Garibaldi, president emeritus and distinguished university professor, was recently honored with the 2026 Distinguished Warriors award from the Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan.
During his leadership at 鲍鱼tv, the University saw increases in enrollment, retention and graduation rates, along with a stronger financial position. Its national and regional academic profile concurrently soared in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual 鈥淏est Colleges鈥� and was among the top 20% of the country鈥檚 5,000 colleges and universities selected for ranking in the new Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.
Garibaldi was UDM鈥檚 25th and third longest-serving president from June 2011 through June 2022. In addition, he was the University鈥檚 first layperson and first African American president since 1877.
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Center for Social Entrepreneurship
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Counseling Clinic
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Dental Center
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Dental Mobile Clinic
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Law Clinics
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Pre-College Programs
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Psychology Clinic
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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.
Summer Camps
A variety of summer activities available on UDM Campuses. Some are hosted by UDM; some are simply located on our campuses.
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)
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Alliances and Initiatives
Reimagining the Civic Commons
鲍鱼tv 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, 鲍鱼tv and Marygrove College, creating a denser and more diverse urban community.
Live6 Alliance
鲍鱼tv helped to launch the Live6 Alliance in August 2015 to strengthen the Livernois Avenue and McNichols Road commercial corridor in northwest Detroit.
Service Immersion Days / Trips
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Migration Research Directory
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