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Air date: 10/20/24

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With Professors Matt Mio, Beth Oljar, Jim Tubbs, Heather Hill, Stephen Manning, Dan Maggio, Jeffe Boats and Dave Chow.

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Air date: 10/13/24

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On this week’s episode we’re sharing the second half of our Ask The Professor show recorded at Detroit Mercy’s Homecoming 2024.   With Professors Matt Mio, Heather Hill,  Dan Maggio, Erin Bell, Jim Tubbs, Stephen Manning, Danielle Maxwell, Brian Curtis and Dave Chow.

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Air date: 10/6/24

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Recorded before a live audience at Detroit Mercy’s Homecoming 2024.

Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Heather Hill, Dan Maggio, Erin Bell, Stephen Manning, Danielle Maxwell and Dave Chow.  With special guest: Professor Brian Curtis, from the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at University of Detroit Mercy.

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Air date: 9/29/24

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With Professors Matt Mio, Beth Oljar, Jim Tubbs, Erin Bell, Mara Livezey, Dan Maggio, Danielle Maxwell and Dave Chow.

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Air date: 9/22/24

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On this week’s episode, Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Beth Oljar, Jim Tubbs, Erin Bell, Mara Livezey, Dan Maggio, Danielle Maxwell and Dave Chow.

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Provost Pamela Zarkowski recently contributed to the 2024 American College of Dentists Annual Meeting from Oct. 16-18 in New Orleans. Zarkowski is a member of the Board of Regents for the College.

She was a presenter at a workshop titled “Unpacking the ACD Ethics Handbook for Dentistry,” and she also served as orator for the Annual Convocation of Fellows. She spoke to the Student Professional Ethics Association (SPEA) during their annual session to United States and Canadian dental students on “Beware and Be Aware! A Legal Primer for the New Dental Practitioner.”

In honor of International Education Week (Nov. 18-22), the International Services Office (ISO) will be hosting International Night on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

Come and celebrate our cultural diversity through food, entertainment and community.

All students, staff and faculty are invited to this night of fun and free food from local restaurants. Invite your friends and classmates!

With questions or for more information, please contact ISO at iso@udmercy.edu.

Attention students! If you still need to register to vote for the upcoming election in November, voter registration will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 at the “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Value and the American Story” event in the Student Union Ballroom. This is a non-partisan effort to make sure your voice is heard in the 2024 election.

Is the United States a pluralistic democracy or a divinely ordained promised land for European Christians? The competing visions of the nation have divided Americans throughout our history.

Bruttell Endowment for Social Ethics presents this two-night event entitled “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story” on Oct. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Come to one or both nights.

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, President and Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute Robert P. Jones will draw on recent survey data and historical research in his New York Times bestselling book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future to examine how competing American stories continue to divide the country as we head toward the 2024 Presidential election.

Then, on Thursday, Oct. 24, Jones will moderate a discussion with an esteemed panel of local religious and academic leaders on the question of “What is Religion Becoming?”

This is a free event and is open to students, faculty, administrators and the community. Light refreshments will be provided.

Jones will be available for book signing both evenings.

The event is co-sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and the Department of Religious Studies.

Register Here!

Titan community, all are welcome for Detroit Mercy Night at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Oct. 24 with the host Detroit Red Wings playing against the New Jersey Devils. Puck drops at 7 p.m. inside LCA!

Tickets for the event start at $57. The package also features a co-branded Titans and Red Wings quarter-zip in UDM’s colors and proceeds from the special package includes a donation to Detroit Mercy’s foundation of choice.

It’s the first college night of the Red Wings’ 2024-25 season.

Purchase tickets now!

Detroit Mercy’s chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) welcomes United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the McNichols Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. for an interactive live talk through a livestream.

The event will take place in the Student Union Ballroom and is free and open to all Detroit Mercy students and employees.

Jackson is known for her sharp intellect, unwavering commitment to justice and historic role as the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States. In this session, she will delve into the principles of leadership, fairness and the responsibilities that come with holding one of the most significant roles in the judiciary.

In NSLS Speaker Broadcasts sessions, influential, prominent figures are invited to share their personal stories of leadership and success with our community. Students get the rare opportunity to ask guests questions – both in person and virtually – by submitting them in advance. Guest speakers are thoughtfully selected from among the most respected in their fields, including business, media, entertainment, publishing, sports, politics, health, technology and more.

Join University Ministry every other Sunday for prayer, reflection and a FREE home cooked meal by Fr. Jeff. The first Faith with Friends takes place Sunday, Oct. 27 at 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building Room 118. Breakfast for dinner will be served!

Topics will change each week and vary from prayer styles to putting faith in action. 

All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

For any questions, please contact Fr. Jeff at dorrje@udmercy.edu.

A new episode of What’s the Tea with Ministry podcast, released on Oct. 22, features presentations that will inspire students to delve into their personal values and the importance of staying engaged during pivotal election seasons.

Uncover the powerful blend of faith and advocacy while listening to Maryam Qoda, a senior at Detroit Mercy, and Chelsea Puckett from NETWORK, a faith-based political advocacy organization. What if your vote could resonate with your deepest values?

Puckett, who leads the YALL program, shares her insights on empowering young citizens to translate their beliefs into action during crucial election years.  Be inspired by Qoda’s inspiring journey as a first-generation college student and YALL Ambassador emphasizing the importance of staying engaged and empowering communities to actively participate in shaping our future.

The conversation highlights the transformative work of the YALL program, designed to inspire young people across the United States to engage in social justice through advocacy and voter education. Puckett provides an insider look at how students from campuses nationwide are being equipped to tackle pressing issues from racial equality to economic justice. The podcast explores the intricacies of being a multi-issue voter, guided by the Equally Sacred Checklist, and delves into understanding voter rights, particularly for first-generation students navigating the electoral process in various states.

Wrapping up with a heartfelt discussion on NETWORK’s mission, listen to personal stories and reflect on how our actions can foster meaningful connections, reminding listeners that every vote and conversation can truly make a difference.

The podcast, where University Ministry and others in the UDM community spill the tea on living on the Jesuit and Mercy mission, was created to expand mission-centered content available to the University community. It is an opportunity to engage in conversations, reflections and interviews with students, staff, faculty, community partners and more.

Listen to the episode HERE!

The Center for Career & Professional Development will kick off its first Beyond the Degree panel event with a focus on career paths in Communications on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Commerce & Finance Building Room 209.

The Beyond the Degree series highlights professionals who have pursued diverse and exciting career paths. The panel discussions are designed for students who have declared a specific major or are interested in the field and wish to learn more about occupations they can pursue after graduation.

This first panel discussion focuses on the field of Communications. This interactive panel is designed to help students explore the many rewarding paths that can be pursued with a Communications degree. The Center invites current Communications majors to join them for this event where they can hear from the panelists and ask questions about their experiences. Discussion topics will include opportunities after graduation, industry involvement and navigating work-life balance.

Panelists for this event include:

• Lynn Clark – Chair, City of Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission
• Anjana Schroeder – Director of marketing, Downtown Detroit Partnership
• Rob Wolchek – Journalist, Fox 2 Detroit
• Ingrid Kelley – Journalist, Fox 2 Detroit
• Monique Mansfield – Communications & outreach coordinator, Come Play Detroit
• Photographer/Videographer from Falcon Film Studios

For any questions, call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu.

Students Pre-Register Here!

Join us as we come together in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building for Chaldean Mass on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 12:45 p.m.

All are welcome!

Faculty and staff are invited to the Office of Mission Integration’s half-day retreat for reflection and discussion of this year’s Celebrate Spirit theme, “Radical Hospitality,” from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 inside of Lansing-Reilly Hall. Lunch follows the retreat.

Join Sr. Judy Mouch, RSM, and Patrick Kelly, S.J. for reflection on our call to hospitality as it is rooted in our Mercy and Jesuit traditions and why it’s sorely needed in our University community in this time of polarization and conflict in our own society and wards in our world that impact students and many of us on campus in very direct and profound ways.

If interested in attending, RSVP by emailing Fr. Kelly at kellypm@udmercy.edu with “Half Day Retreat” in the subject line.

University Advancement will present a lunch-and-learn session for faculty and staff seeking information on alumni affairs, annual giving, advancement and marketing and communications. This event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Room 208 of the Student Union from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Seating and a free box lunch are limited to the first 25 who register.

The goal of the “Ask The Experts” lunch-and-learn session is to provide attendees information on advancement services, annual giving, major gifts, alumni relations and marketing and communications. These sessions also discuss current best practices used within each area and around the country by higher education organizations.

The Oct. 23 session will focus on the specific topics:

• Alumni Affairs: Most effective ways to engage/communicate with alumni
• Marketing & Communications: How to plan and promote your events for maximum success
• Annual Giving: Day of Giving
• Advancement: Partnering with your dean and development director for major gifts

We respectfully request that you share this information with faculty and staff in your college and departments. The goal is to provide our University community with clear and impactful information to help with alumni affairs, marketing and communications, annual giving and advancement initiatives designed to impact your college, students and all UDM stakeholders.

For more information, please email marcom@udmercy.edu.

Register Here by Oct. 10.

This is a quick reminder that the AI Prompt-A-Thon 2024 is happening soon and spots are filling up fast! If you haven’t registered yet, this is your chance to secure a spot for one of the most exciting AI events of the year.

Join the University for the Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge, a groundbreaking event where technology meets community needs. This two-day hackathon, organized by Detroit Mercy, is designed to foster AI innovation to address Detroit’s urgent urban health challenges.

Work with technology companies and community organizations, showcase your talent and win exciting prizes on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside of Room 124 of the College of Health Professions Building on the McNichols Campus.

Supported by the Titan Innovation Fund, this event offers a dynamic platform for experimentation, learning and advancing the responsible use of AI in healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for students, community members and professionals to develop actionable AI solutions that can transform health outcomes for Detroit residents.

Register Here!

Please join Alliance Catholic Credit Union for some FREE cider and donuts on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 12-2 p.m. at the branch on the Detroit Mercy McNichols campus located in the Fountain area of the Student Union. 

All are welcome!

The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing (CCRI)‘s third annual Speaker Series and Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Nov. 6 will feature Suzanne Shank, co-founder, president and CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., a premier full-service investment banking firm. The chat will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

Shank, recognized for her leadership in the financial services industry by Forbes Magazine and Crain’s Detroit, will join Charlton Center Director Dawna Edwards-Rodgers in a far-ranging discussion that will focus on her trailblazing personal and professional journey, the opportunities and challenges facing non-traditional leaders in the financial services arena, her perspective on the market and economy and advice she would share with students interested in pursuing a finance-related career.

Shank sits on the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Executive Committee. Her public company directorships include Rocket Companies, Consumer Energy and White Mountains. She also serves on the boards of the Kresge Foundation, the Skillman Foundation (chair), Partnership for New York City and Spelman College.

The Annual Speaker Series is an initiative of the CCRI to bring high-profile industry leaders to our students and the community at large. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to you joining us!

More info/register.

Students can earn a gift card for participating in the Youth United Intro and Focus Group, which takes place on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 12:45-2 p.m. during dead hour in the McNichols Campus Library, Room 324. This event is sponsored by Detroit Mercy, King-Chavez-Parks and Youth United.

The focus group will engage students on topics, activities and current issues that they would like to see more or less of in their community.

This is your chance to connect with like-minded peers!

Food and beverages will be provided.

Join Detroit Mercy for a pink-themed event in support of breast cancer awareness. This FREE event will take place on Monday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Titan Dining Room (TDR) and Corktown Cafe. Enjoy delicious pink treats, festive decorations and celebrate together by wearing pink.

All are welcome!

Join the Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME) for “A Personal and Professional Perspective on Civil Rights,” featuring Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal. She will share her insights from a career dedicated to supporting workers and championing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.

This event will take place at on Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and learn from a respected leader in the field.

This event is free and open to the public with advanced registration.

Reserve your spot here!

All veterans are invited to enjoy a special meal on us! Bring a guest and enjoy delicious treats made just for you.

Veterans can find a free meal on Friday, Nov. 8, in either of two locations:

• Titan Dining Room, McNichols Campus, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Dental School Cafe, Cooktown Campus, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

We salute your service!

Please contact University Services at universityservices@udmercy.edu with any questions.

Detroit Mercy alumni Alex Yahkind ’88 was named AkzoNobel’s Scientist of the Year for 2024. Yahkind graduated from UDM with a degree in Chemistry. In his 38 years with AzkoNobel, Yahkind has amassed 16 U.S. and European patents and has held a variety of roles including R&D manager of vehicle refinishes, commercial vehicles and plastic coatings and manager of resins development.

Compete to be the most sustainable student organization or group on campus and win a pizza party with Titan Equity Nourish Network’s Autumn compost competition on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

TENN will be collecting compostable material on from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the mini lot between the Health Professions Facility and Commerce and Finance Building. Pumpkins, eggshells, bread and lots of other items may be composted. For a complete list CLICK HERE.

For more information and to get your compost kit, please contact TENN by email at tenn@udmercy.edu.

Are you interested in learning skills to become more mindful and building the habit of using mindfulness in your life on a regular basis?

Join the Wellness Center’s four-week Introduction to Mindfulness class and gain practical skills to enhance your overall well-being. Classes begin on Oct. 29 and will meetevery Tuesday from 5-6:15 p.m. through Nov. 19 in the Mercy Place in Shiple Hall.

The Intro to Mindfulness curriculum is an evidence-based program that was studied in a randomized control trial (RCT) with university students and was developed at Duke University’s counseling center. In the RCT students were shown to feel less self-judgment, less stress, were more mindful and slept better.

During the program students will learn 10 different skills to support mindfulness practice, practice 10 minutes daily and record a reflection in a logbook, engage with a gratitude practice and select a daily mindful activity. 

Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

Please contact Erika Budson at budsonel@udmercy.edu with any questions.

Register Here!

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host the annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Monday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. in the William C. Young Boardroom (formerly the President’s Dining Room), located on the second floor of the Student Union.

Presenters from across the University and their topics will include:

• Emily Dowgwillo, assistant professor of Psychology: “Differentiating Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder in Women”
• Stacy Gnall, poet-in residence and adjunct professor of English: The Danger Constellation, a poetry and lyric essay collection exploring histories of women’s costume
• Courtney A. Griffin, assistant dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, School of Law: “Stories of Those Untold: Identifying and Overcoming Obstacles of Black Women Pursuing Legal Education”
• Mary-Catherine Harrison, associate professor of English and chair of the English Department: “The Koh-i-Noor Diamond and Dinah Mulock Craik’s Fantasy of Consensual Colonization”
• Patrice Wade-Olson, assistant professor, College of Health Professions, McAuley School of Nursing: Development of the new course, “Foundations in LGBTQ+ Studies”

All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served.

Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s first production of the school year is WITCH, performed across two weekends, Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays are at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays.

Prepare to be spellbound by this sharp and subversive fable, where the boundaries between good and evil blur. In the quaint village of Edmonton, a mysterious figure with devilish charm appears offering to fulfill the deepest desires of its inhabitants. Elizabeth, a woman ostracized by the village and labeled a “witch,” should prove an easy target, but what unfolds is a captivating dance igniting unexpected passions and forging unlikely alliances.

In this modern twist on a class Jacobean drama, witness the transformation of a community grappling with the value of their souls in times of adversity. The show by Jen Silverman is being directed by Krista Schafer.

Full information and tickets can be found at www.DetroitMercyArts.com.

Episode two of the Titan Taxi in the 2024-25 school year is now out and features head men’s basketball coach Mark Montgomery! Ahead of the upcoming season, Montgomery gets to know students and asks them if they know who the new leader of the Titans men’s program is, in this early October spin.

The men’s basketball team opens the home schedule 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 with its annual exhibition game against Wayne State, which benefits Detroit Public Schools K-5. In partnership with Michigan First Credit Union, the sixth annual City College Series contest has raised nearly $35,000 to date. Tickets for the contest inside Calihan Hall are just $2.

Associate Professor Nutrena Tate has been named the 2024 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) of the Year by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Michigan Chapter. A 25-year member of the organization, Tate has 23 years of experience as a PNP, inspired by her work as a student nurse at Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor 30 years ago.

Detroit Mercy students, staff and faculty can earn $40 through a mental health study at the University. The Department of Psychology is looking for participants for the study.

To qualify, you must be 18 or older, have experienced a traumatic event and have the ability to complete questionnaires and interview about current mental health symptoms in English. Each in-person appointment will take approximately 60-90 minutes.

Participants will be asked to fill out a few self-report questionnaires relating to traumatic experiences, relationships, emotions and coping. They’ll also be asked to participate in a confidential videotaped clinical interview regarding traumatic experiences.

The study will use the information to help clinicians diagnose trauma-related conditions and design better programs for people who have experienced traumatic events.

Please call 313-993-1486 or email Katelyn Lowe at loweke@udmercy.edu with any questions or to see if you may quality for the study.

The 2024 Faculty Recognition event is set for Friday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. inside of the Student Union Ballroom. Full-time faculty, administrators and guests will all receive an invitation for the evening. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner precedes the awards ceremony.

The event not only honors two distinguished Detroit Mercy faculty members, but also recognizes faculty from all of Detroit Mercy’s campuses, who contribute to the mission of the University and the education and development of UDM students. Being honored with awards are:

• Professor Claudia Bernasconi, School of Architecture & Community Development
• Assistant Professor Nadine Wodwaski, College of Health Professions and McAuley School of Nursing

Look for your invitation coming in email.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Nov. 1!

• Find McNichols Campus Map Here
• Past Faculty Awards.

During the month of November, the Catholic Church remembers family and friends who have died. University of Detroit Mercy joins the universal church in celebrating the lives of those we know and love with the Mass of Remembrance, held Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel on the McNichols Campus.

November highlights this tradition with two feast days, All Saints Day and All Souls Day, during the first two days of the month.

This liturgy is open to everyone, and if you would like to honor a friend or family member, please join us for the service. Complete the registration form below to have your loved one’s name added to the list and to RSVP.

RSVP for Mass of Remembrance.

Detroit Mercy is offering an evening of Halloween treats and a drive-in movie for our Detroit neighborhoods, particularly those around our McNichols Campus, on Saturday, Oct. 19.

The main event begins at 7:15 p.m. with a drive-in movie showing Inside Out 2 on a 40-foot outdoor movie screen with the capability of sound playing from your car radio. Before the movie begins, kids can wear their Halloween costumes and have fun at a trunk-or-treat from 4:30 to 6 p.m. If you are coming to the movie only, please arrive by 6:30 p.m.

Food trucks will also be available to all guests as well as a mini golf course offered by Midnight Golf and Detroit Mercy architecture students. On display will be a few original pieces of outdoor furniture designed and built by our architecture students as well as an exhibition of their architecture projects and artwork.

UDM hopes this will become a new tradition for our neighbors and University community to come together and have some fun at Halloween.

The third annual “I Stand with Immigrants Day” of Action Fair will take place on Monday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Square (by the Jesus statue) on the McNichols Campus.

Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Dreamers on this day to support and advocate for the immigrants in our community.  A variety of cultural cuisines and items will be available for sale! Don’t miss out!

Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join UDM’s Creative Writing Collective! The first gathering is set for Monday, Oct. 21 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. inside of the Briggs Building, Room 302.

No writing experience is necessary to join the Creative Writing Collective! You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

The second meeting this semester will be led by Professor of English Nick Rombes is titled, “Musicality and the Ballad form in Writing.”

Future Creative Writing Collective Dates are:

• Wednesday, Nov. 20 — “Writing About/With Animals,” led by Stacy Gnall

Email english@udmercy.edu with any questions or to join the CWC mailing list.

Are you wondering how to feed your garden to make it as self-sufficient as possible, or do you want to know what plants would grow best in your growing zone? Get all your questions answered on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12-4 p.m., at the Harvest & Garden Resource Fair, hosted by the Marygrove Conservancy in partnership with CWO Farms.

This free event takes place inside Madame Cadillac’s Main Dining Hall in the Marygrove Conservancy, located at 8425 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to get started, this event is perfect. Explore a variety of organizations offering seeds, plants, tools and expert advice to help you cultivate your green thumb.

Don’t miss out on workshops, giveaways and demonstrations to enhance your gardening skills. Light refreshments will be served and there will even be activities for kids.

The Harvest & Garden Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to connect to the agricultural community. Everyone is welcome to register and attend.

Register Here.

Join Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating our community at the second annual Community Meal event on Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Exhibition Space inside of the Warren Loranger Architecture Building.

Volunteer Chef Bob from RóBear Culinary will be preparing a delicious meal for all to share.

This event is free and all are welcome! Please register using the below link so we can ensure we have enough food.

With any questions, please email tenn@udmercy.edu.

Register Here.

All are invited by Detroit Mercy Dining Services to partake in some fall flavors and treats at the Fall Carnival on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Titan Dining Room on the McNichols Campus.

Have some fun while listening to a live DJ, dress up in your favorite costume for a chance to win fabulous prizes and/or participate in a pumpkin carving contest to win a small refrigerator, UDM water bottle or Munch money!

You don’t want to miss this FREE event!

Join members of the University community on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a transformative experience where ancient practices and modern vibrations merge to restore balance within.

The monthly wellness qigong and sound bath sessions focus on enhancing overall health and well-being. Wellness sessions take place in Room 305 of the Briggs Building and feature an hour of group qigong/tai chi followed by a relaxing, restorative sound bath.

Participation is limited to a maximum of 15 faculty/staff.

Qigong is slow physical movements originally practiced by ancient, indigenous peoples of China as traditional medicine. Today, an estimated 2.5 million Americans practice qigong to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing.

Please confirm your attendance by emailing Associate Professor of Social Work Janet Joiner at joinerjm@udmercy.edu. As space is limited, please register only if you can attend.

Although often overlooked, women have played significant roles in advocating and advancing peace. This presentation by historian Fran Shor takes place on Monday, Oct. 21 at noon in the Briggs Building, Room 317 on the McNichols Campus.

All are welcome to attend this free event, which is also open to the public.

The lecture will emphasize how five women peace activists expressed their perspectives and engaged in actions at critical historical moments throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Among the women are two better-known activists – Coretta Scott King and Cindy Sheehan — and one lesser-known peace advocate and martyr — Alice Herz. The discussion will also explore what such activism means for contemporary young women seeking ways to express their own peace advocacy.

Shor is an emeritus professor of History at Wayne State. He is the author of six non-fiction books in the field of social-cultural history. His most recent book is Peace Advocacy in the Shadow of War, from which much of the material in the above presentation derives.

Winter is coming and with it, Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is getting ready to prepare their garden for the cold months. Sign up for garden days and earn service hours while working in the TENN garden.

Garden days are set for the following dates and times:

• Oct. 21 at 5-7 p.m.
• Oct. 22 at 3:30-6:30 p.m.
• Oct. 29 at 4-5:30 p.m.

For any questions, please email Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

Sign up for upcoming shifts HERE!

Did you take some great photographs this summer? Enter your photo(s) in the second annual Detroit Mercy Photography Contest!

Photography offers a mode of creative communication and a lens into the communities we inhabit and visit. Photographs can capture various moments and expressions, people, places and events. As such, the Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning would like to invite all Detroit Mercy community members to submit digital photographs for consideration as part of a special 2024 photography contest.

You can submit one photograph per category. This contest is open to all employees and students across all UDM campuses who will be employed or enrolled in Fall 2024. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 3, 2024.

First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an enlarged, mounted copy of their winning photograph!

Be sure to visit the UDM photo contest page for contest rules, submission and release forms, and to view the previous winners.

Current categories for submissions include:

• Abstract/Conceptual: Images of unusual patterns, lighting or objects recognized for their design element (i.e., streaking light photos, mechanical structures, reflections in glass or metal, etc.)*
• People: Photos of people, alone or in a group. Such pictures may be candid, humorous, journalistic or interpretative portraits where an emphasis is placed on the person, not the environment.*
• Nature/Scenic: Images of animal life, plant life, wild creatures, insects, landscapes, seascapes, underwater, architectural, industrial scenes, seasonal scenes, etc.*
• After Dusk to Dawn: Details the photographic imagery captured after the sun goes down. This includes but is not limited to starry skies, life under neon lights, streaking traffic lights, night life, etc.*
• Digital Manipulation: Images are to be digitally enhanced or altered to create a different photograph other than what was originally taken. Removed images, inserted images and cloned images may be used to create a different picture. Images should still appear to be a photograph and not a collage. All images used are to be from the photographer, not taken from other sources.

*Appropriate and accepted image enhancement in these categories must be limited to minor adjustments such as contrast, exposure, cropping, HDR, dodge and burn.

For inspiration, take a look at the 2023 winners and honorable mentions. Last year’s winners and honorable mentions included an administrator, nine students and three professors across multiple colleges and disciplines.

The photos of last year’s winners will be displayed in the Office of Academic Affairs for the 2024-2025 academic year!

You may direct any questions to photocontest@udmercy.edu.

Call for judges: If you are interested in serving as a judge for the 2024 photo contest, please send an email expressing your interest to photocontest@udmercy.edu for consideration.

Submit your photos today!

University Ministry is seeking gently worn winter coats, to give or take, for the Detroit Mercy community for FREE.

The coat rack will be located in front the University Ministry Office for the entire month of October. Any leftover coats will be donated to the Pope Francis Center in Detroit.

Support Titan Equity Nourish Network’s (TENN) community meal event by donating vases! TENN is hosting a community meal on Nov. 8. To help decorate the room, 10 flower vases are needed.

Vase donations may be dropped off to Room 05 of the Commerce & Finance Building, or email tenn@udmercy.edu to make other arrangements.

For all UDM students, University Ministry is hosting a Service Immersion trip during Detroit Mercy’s spring break from March 1-8 in Montgomery, Ala.

The trip offers an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service and solidarity and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day—in this case the Civil Rights movement!

This trip is designed both to learn from the rich history of the area, visiting renowned museums and historical sites. It also includes engaging in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access, and even joining a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

The cost for the trip is $400, which covers lodging, food, transportation, museum tickets and all programming. The total cost per person is higher, but University Ministry covers the rest. Scholarships are also available. We do not want cost to be the obstacle to your participation. Reach out to Samantha Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.

The application deadline is Jan. 10 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining cost is due one week before the start of the trip.

Full out an interest form for the trip!

Once again, Si Hendry, S.J., director of the Catholic Studies Program, will lead a group of faculty, staff and administrators through Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises integrated into everyday life. This will run from October through the middle of May.

This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your prayer life and relationship with God and to get to know, on an experiential level, the spirituality behind the Jesuit sponsorship of this university.

It will involve praying every day guided by Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, reflecting on your prayer and other experiences, meeting with a group once a week and meeting with a spiritual director every week or two. It is a serious commitment but well worth it.

If you are interested or for more information, please email Fr. Hendry at hendrysi@udmercy.edu to arrange an interview to see if this would be appropriate for you.

October 15, 5:30 p.m.
McNichols Library, Bargman Room 

Come to campus and hear from author Maisy Card. Maisy Card is the author of the novel These Ghosts Are Family, which won an American Book Award, the 2021 OCM Bocas Prize in fiction and was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel, The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and the LA Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction. Join us for a reading from her work and a discussion led by Jazmin Ortavia Cooper.

• Please register your attendance
• Find more on her book.

Sponsored by By Detroit Mercy African American Studies Program and the English Department

Get ready to dance your way to fitness at our exciting Zumba class on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center. This high-energy workout combines exhilarating music with fun dance moves that will keep you moving. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, all fitness levels are welcome. Best of all, this class is FREE for all students and staff.

Don’t miss out on this chance to break a sweat and have a blast!

Reserve your spot here!

Please join the Science, Technology and Race Learning Community in support of “The Cell OUT,” an annual event hosted by the Friends of the Congo.

The Cell OUT is a digital moment of silence starting at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to commemorate the millions of Congolese lives lost and to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in the Congo in the vicious scramble for its spectacular natural resources. One such natural resource is columbite-tantalite, or coltan, a black tar-like mineral found in major quantities in the Congo. When coltan is refined it becomes a heat-resistant powder that can hold a high electrical charge. It is used in many electronic devices such as cell phones.

An estimated 6 million people have died in the Congo since 1996 due to the scramble for the Congo’s natural resources. Coltan has been a key source of the conflict in the Congo. It is a mineral widely used in numerous electronic devices such as cell phones and game consoles (Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation) and is mined illegally in the Congo by rebel militia and foreign forces and then sold to multinational corporations.

The digital moment of silence is a way to raise awareness about the conflict in the Congo, which began in 1996 and continues to this day. Organizations on college campuses and in local communities are encouraged to support the people of the Congo in their effort to bring about peace, stability and human dignity.

During The Cell OUT do the following:

• Turn off your phone for at least one hour starting at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 16. No texting!
• Change your voicemail to reflect the following message: “Did you know that the Congo has an estimated 64% of the world’s reserve of coltan, a natural resource that is central to the operation of our cell phones? As we benefit from coltan, millions of Congolese have died in the deadliest conflict since World War II in part as a result of the scramble for coltan and other minerals key to the functioning of modern technology. Join us in solidarity with the Congolese people and fast from your phone for at least an hour.”
• Upon turning your phone back on, text six of your friends and encourage them to join the global movement for justice in the Congo.

In order to help further:

• Support Congolese children who were party to the suit against Apple, Tesla, Google, Microsoft and Dell.
• Learn more about the resource war by visiting friendsofthecongo.org/primer
• Join the #FreeCongo movement

Appreciative advising is a student-centered advising model that emphasizes positive relationships between advisors and students and encourages students to reflect on their aspirations, abilities and the resources they can draw on to succeed. This workshop is organized by UDM’s Academic Advising Committee and will engage new and experienced advisors in hands-on application of the appreciative advising model.

Led by Assistant Dean of CHASS Kiantee Rupert-Jones and Associate Professor of English Mary-Catherine Harrison, the workshop will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 12:50-1:50 p.m. in the CETL Classroom 324 of the McNichols Campus Library.

All advisors and student support professionals welcome!

RSVP to Carolyn Rimle at rimlec@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy will host the 19th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18 on the McNichols Campus. This year, students, staff, administrators and faculty are invited to attend the environment-centered event for free.

This year’s theme is “Revolution from the Heart of Nature: Celebrating Our Interdependence” and it will be, as always, a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges.

This year’s highlights include tours to environment-related destinations within Detroit along with many “learnshops,” which offer hands-on activities and panels with special guest speakers.

Registration includes bus transportation and lunch for Detroit Mercy students and employees, but is limited due to the size of the venue, so register early.

For others, registration is “pay as you are able,” with a minimum of $10 for adults and $5 for youth. Adult programming is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The youth program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

More information on Bioneers/register here.

Help support Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s annual trick-or-treat event, by donating candy and sweets to ensure a fun, safe and successful time for our community. All candy donations should be delivered to the Lower Level of the Student Union until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.

The largest donation from college and departments will be awarded a pizza party for their respective office. Student Government Association (SGA) will be awarding money toward any program for the 2024-25 school year. The winning student organization must meet the following criteria:

• Donate at least 15 pounds of candy by Friday, Oct. 18
• Participate in the facade building decorations party on Thursday, Oct. 24
• Stay for the entirety of Safety Street on Friday, Oct. 25 from 4:30-6 p.m.
• Clean up their respective facade and area from the Safety Street event

Safety Street, now in its 35th year, will feature a decorations event that will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4-10 p.m. in the Student Union Lower Terrace, outside near the fountain. Students and college departments are welcome to attend the decorations event.

For more information and with any questions, please contact Adam Hollman at hollmaap@udmercy.edu.

Join University Recreation as it hosts open pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October from 4:45-6 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mike Wynn Jr. at wynnmi@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1782.