OSPRA | Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Activities
Annual Scholarly Research and Publication Symposium
Please Note: Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.
The Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (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 campuses and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the academic, scholarly, and creative accomplishments of our university community throughout the academic year.
Students, staff, and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register to display or present their achievements. Submissions may include scholarly research, academic publications, community engagement and service projects, artistic works, and creative talents.
Registering confirms your participation as a presenter and helps us plan for your space, time, and equipment needs.
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To complete the registration be prepared to:
Registration Deadline:
All presenters must register by March 9, 2026. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Presentation space to include a table, power outlet, and other electronic equipment as requested during registration
Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement
Thursday, April 9, 2026
In order for everyone to participate in the activities planned for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement the class schedule on Thursday, April 9, 2026 will be adjusted to create a free period from 11:20 am-2:00 pm. Afternoon classes starting at 2:00 pm and after will meet at the regularly scheduled time. We look forward to your participation at the event.
Faculty that normally teach their classes on Thursday need to adjust their plan of instruction and inform their students of the changed schedule for this ONE day only. Most class periods in the morning will change from 75-minute to 50-minute periods or as noted below for those classes that are not normally 75 minutes.
ALL classroom assignments REMAIN THE SAME as the normal class time.
Morning Classes that normally meet
8:00-9:50 will meet 8:00-9:20
8:00-10:50 will meet 8:00-10:20
8:00-11:50 will meet 8:00-11:20
8:30-9:45 will meet 8:30-9:20
9:00-9:50 will meet 8:30-9:20
9:00-11:30 will meet 8:30-10:20
9:30-11:50 will meet 9:30-11:20
9:30-12:15 will meet 9:30-11:20
9:55-11:10 will meet 9:30-10:20
9:55-12:35 will meet 9:30-11:20
10:00-10:50 will meet 9:30-10:20
10:00-12:30 will meet 9:30-11:20
11:00-12:50 will meet 10:30-11:20
11:20-12:35 will meet 10:30-11:20
Spring 2026 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
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