Celebration of Scholarly Achievement
Presenter Information

Annual Scholarly Research and Publication Symposium

18th Annual CSACE: April 9, 2026

McNichols | Michael & Gail Whitty Fitness Center

Presenter Registration Deadline - Monday, March 9, 2026 | 6 PM

Please Note: Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.

Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is a University-wide event featuring research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and much more. This event is an opportunity to recognize the exemplary work across all campuses throughout the academic year and to learn about and support the research achievements of fellow colleagues and students.

All students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents.

About Registration:

Registering confirms your participation as a presenter and helps us plan for your space, time, and equipment needs.
NOTES:

Your presentation materials do not need to be completed at the time of registration. See the “Dates to Remember” below for material deadlines
Lightning-Talks: Each presenter requiring a 5-minute time slot must register separately.

To complete the registration be prepared to:

Enter the full names of your research team or group
- Please ensure correct spelling, as names will appear on participation certificates and be included—along with project abstracts—in the University of Detroit Mercy’s permanent research archive.
- Identify the key presenter(s)
- Enter or paste your project abstract
- Indicate any special equipment or space requirements for your presentation
You may register to present more than one poster and/or a combination of a poster and a lightning-talk
Registration Deadline:
All presenters must register by March 9, 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Types of Presentations Accepted:

Traditional research poster presentations
Digital Media/Multimedia (slides, video, VR, etc.)
Electronics (robotics, hydroponic system, etc.)
Three-dimensional displays (model, costume, etc.)
Oral presentations | 5 Minute Max per presenter (lightning-talk, poetry, vignette/performances, etc.)

Dates to Remember

March 9 | Deadline to Register to Present
March 26 | Deadline for Poster Printing
March 27 | Deadline for Lightning-talk PowerPoint Submission
April 9 | CSACE Symposium, Lunch, Lightning-talks, and “Titan’s Got Talent”

Poster Specifications

Size: 36″ x 48″ Landscape
White Background (Posters with large solid-colored areas will need to be printed independently by the presenter)
Poster Template Provided Here

Poster Printing

Posters are due to printer by March 26, 2026 by 5 PM
Please note that any posters not submitted by the deadline will need to be printed independently. We will not be able to accommodate late submissions.

Lightning Talks, Poetry, Vignettes, etc.

April 9 | 2-4:30 PM | Fitness Center – Main Stage
5 minute max per presenter
Stage, microphone, screen, laptop and HDMI cord provided
Student Moderators (will oversee the event)

Electronic/Digital Presentations

Presentation space to include a table, power outlet, and other electronic equipment as requested during registration

Collaborative student lead partner:
The Research Roundtable

2025 Event Sponsors

Wednesday, April 8 | CSACE Presenter Setup

12 Noon – 6:00 PM: Presenter check-in & set-up in the Fitness Center
- Identify your presenting location
- Ensure your required equipment or poster is available
- Pick-up your presenter event t-shirt (event t-shirts may be warn during the symposium, but are not required)

(Tentative) Thursday, April 9 | CSACE Symposium Schedule

8:00-11:00 AM: Presenter late check-in & set-up
12:00-2:00 PM: Presentations, exhibits on displays
- Subway Box Lunch provided on a first-come, first-served basis (Choice of Turkey or Veggie/no-cheese sub, chips, cookie & bottled water)
2:00-4:30 PM: Lightning Talks (5 min. max each)
5:15-6:10 PM: Light hors d’oeuvres and posters available to browse
6:30-7:15 PM: “Titan’s Got Talent,” talent show presented by Student Life

Sponsorship | Donations

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 CSACE Symposium or making a donation? Click the donate today button or scan the QR code.

For more information on the event and planning please contact Michele Favoretto at favoremi@udmercy.edu
For keynote information and sponsorship opportunities please contact Ann Serra at serraam@udmercy.edu

A Message from the Provost

Spring 2025 Event: Celebration of Scholarship, Publications, Posters, Research Presentations, Community Service, and Engagement

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continue to foster a culture that supports and celebrates scholarly and creative activity. We deeply value the contributions made by faculty, students, and staff across all campuses. Engaging students in research nurtures their intellectual curiosity and stimulates meaningful discussion, debate, and discovery. Research also provides students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of their chosen disciplines and contribute to the broader body of knowledge.

Our tradition of celebrating Faculty Authors began in March 2006 and has since evolved to include oral presentations, panels, posters, publications, and creative works across various media. The 2025 Celebration of Scholarly Activity was a tremendous success, and we are excited to plan the 2026 event, which will continue to feature presentations and posters focused on community-engaged learning and service.

This event highlights the collaboration between faculty, schools, colleges, and both graduate and undergraduate students. We look forward to another inspiring and informative series of events, and we hope you enjoy this year’s celebration.

Pamela Zarkowski, JD, M.P.H.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Celebration of Scholarly Achievement Presenter Information