The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and John Staudenmaier, S.J. of the Office of Mission and Identity have announced the 2018-19 Mission Micro Grant Awards. Now in its eleventh year, the Mission Micro Grant Program awards annual grants of up to $200 to any full- or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty or staff member in support of activities that promote Detroit Mercy’s mission of being a Catholic, Mercy, Jesuit, urban and student-centered university. This year’s recipients include:
- Caren Bendes (Scholarship and Financial Aid): Food items for a Little Free Pantry open to the Detroit Mercy community
- Alexis Burgess (CLAE) and Patricia Devoy (CHP): Reading materials for a Detroit Mercy women’s prayer and study group
- Stephanie Conant and Matt Mio (CES): Support for the startup of an experiential and service learning Teaching Community
- Megan Conrad (CES), Nicole Najor (CES), Mariam Faied (CES), and Marlene Shaw-Gallagher (CHP): Support for a Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) women student book club
- Jennifer Dean (Libraries/IDS), Elaine Webber (CHP), and Jill Turner (Libraries/IDS): Furniture for a new McNichols Campus Library lactation room
- Karen Harris (CHP): Honorarium support for speakers in Community Health Nursing courses and refreshments for Second Degree Option nursing student mentoring meetings
- Mary-Catherine Harrison (CLAE): Building materials for a Free Community Library to be installed at La Casa Guadalupana, a family education and outreach provider in Southwest Detroit
- Shirley Escamilla (CHP) and Mary-Catherine Harrison (CLAE): Spanish and bilingual books for the Book Nook at Ford Resource and Engagement Center / El Mercado Food Hub. In collaboration with Second Degree Option nursing students Julius Edwar Cantuba, Maya Long, Alexandra Macdiarmid, Rachel Rachette, John Randle, Christina Riga, and Katelynne Zipfel
- Amy Keyser (Libraries/IDS): Signage for the McNichols Campus Library multi-faith reflection space and support for a new Peace Pole and garden. In conjunction with University Ministry
- Anita Klueg (University Ministry): Refreshments for participants in the Detroit Mercy Day of Service
- Andrea Kwasky (CHP), Mary Serowoky (CHP), and Kristen Salem Carney (Wellness Center): Campus presentation by speakers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Shari Lambert and Barb Ciotta (CHP): Thank you gifts for undergraduate nursing student preceptors and site visits
- Michael Lauchlan (CLAE): Refreshments for participants in an Immigration Issues – Personal Stories panel event
- Molly McClelland (CHP), Darrell Kleinke (CES), and Megan Conrad (CES): Meals for veterans and students collaborating on Multidisciplinary Assistive Technology program projects
- Becky Nuata (CHP): CPR training for students in Grand Rapids area partner schools
- Timmy Nelson (Marketing and Communications): Support for a charity gaming marathon to raise monies for Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Detroit. In conjunction with University Recreation and the Anime Enthusiast Association
- Paul Riffon (University Ministry): Support for “Soup and Substance” meals and speakers in the season of Lent
- Alexa Rihana-Abdallah (CES): Support for Detroit Mercy’s Society of Women Engineers chapter conference and high school outreach events
- Jennifer Ruel (CHP): Certificates of appreciation for Family Nurse Practitioner student preceptors
- Kristen Salem and Annamaria Silveri (Wellness Center): Refreshments for strategic planning of JED Campus efforts to promote student emotional health and prevent substance abuse and suicide
- Cynthia Spires (CLAE): Support for Writing Center sponsorship of student-led projects and events
- Dohna Dudley (Student Food Pantry/H2O) and Cynthia Spires (CLAE): Food purchases and fundraising incentives for the Student Food Pantry
- Virginia Stanard (SOA, Master of Community Development Program): Support for community engagement meetings and events related to MCD students’ Capstone projects
- Sigrid Streit (CLAE) and Clara Gamalski (Campus Kitchen): Support for a food and food-justice themed Academic Writing course
- Pamela Zarkowski (Academic Affairs), Diane Praet (Registrar’s Office), Tammy Batcheller (Facilities), Monica Williams (Student Affairs) and Edmund Black (Public Safety): Design and production of emergency information posters and lanyard cards
For more information about the Mission Micro Grant Program, click here.