Intersectional Immersion Day offers service experience for students, Jan. 20
Join us for a day of service, education, and reflection on issues of gender, race, immigration, employment and housing. All students of faith or non-faith are welcome!
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A heartfelt thank you from TENN
TENN thanks all who have contributed to making their work possible during this giving season and is always grateful for your support!
Donate leftover meal swipes to help community
Students, please help to ensure that members of the Detroit Mercy community get to enjoy a free meal on campus by donating your unused swipes this semester.
Support TENN SeedMoney fundraiser through Dec. 15
Support the TENN Garden by donating to its SeeDMoney campaign to help raise money for tools, soil and transplants. The TENN garden delivers fresh produce to our Detroit Mercy neighbors.
Holiday gift volunteer shift opportunity offered on Dec. 5
Make gifts for our neighbors and supporters while earning service hours. Join TENN on Dec. 5 for some fun and creativity while embracing the holiday spirit!
Buddy’s fundraiser to support TENN returns on Dec. 5
Grab some Buddy’s to support Titan Equity Nourish Network. Join us and support the cause!
New Feature in “A Year in Radical Hospitality”
Radical Hospitality is the intentional welcoming of those we know and those we don’t yet know into a community of belonging. Read about how “A Night of Food and Community” epitomized radical hospitality by inviting members of the University community to campus for connection, collaboration and to enjoy some good food catered by volunteer Chef Bob!
Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship now accepting applications
UDM students who have worked at the Detroit Mercy Libraries or Varsity News or volunteered with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for at least one year — and plan to continue with these activities — may apply. Students pursing studies in Performing Arts or Communications are also encouraged to submit an application, due Nov. 26.
‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ discusses Nourishing our Community with TENN
Listen to how Titan Equity Nourish Network’s mission to address food justice and sustainability is making a tangible impact in Detroit on this episode of ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry.’ Learn how Detroit Mercy students are finding their niche within TENN’s garden initiative and connecting with the University’s mission of service and cultural diversity.
TENN compost competition: Org vs. Org on Nov. 6
Student organizations will compete to be the most sustainable group on campus on Nov. 6 during TENN’s Autumn compost competition.
Volunteers needed for TENN cooking day on Nov. 7
Join TENN in prepping and cooking for our community dinner.
Second annual TENN community meal, free to all on Nov. 8
Join TENN and share a wonderful meal while celebrating our university community on Nov. 8.
Volunteer for TENN’s Fall Garden Service Days in October
Winter is coming! Sign up for TENN’s garden days and earn service hours while helping prepare their garden for the coming cold months.
TENN vase donation request
Help decorate the room for TENN’s community meal on Nov. 8 by donating vases.
All students welcome for Food Justice Immersion Day, Oct. 8
Students are invited to join University Ministry, in partnership with TENN, for a day of learning about food access, sustainability and urban farms in the city of Detroit. Through the lens of our mission and identity as Jesuit and Mercy, we will reflect on a faith that does justice.
CHP to host hands-on aeroponics workshop, Sept. 25
Come plant with us! Join this interactive workshop and dive into the innovative world of aeroponics gardening.
Volunteers needed for TENN produce deliveries
Get a jump start on volunteer hours in the new semester by signing up for Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)‘s bi-weekly Monday deliveries …
TENN volunteers needed Sept. 5
Join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in helping our community partner Pastor Banks set up the Student Union Ballroom beginning noon on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Employees invited to accompany new students during PTV service days
All Detroit Mercy employees are invited to consider accompanying incoming first-year McNichols Campus students in the half-day of service that they do as part of PTV on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and/or Thursday, Aug. 22.
Summer volunteering opportunities are available with TENN
Looking for volunteer hours over the summer, while also making a different in our community? Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network in delivering produce to our neighbors and in our garden.
TENN and HIVE appreciation event, May 2
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network and the HIVE would like to thank supporters with an afternoon of food, activities and fun on Thursday, May 2!
Martin Park yard sale supports community, June 22-23
Join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and support the Detroit community while enjoying the yard sale season! The New Martin Park District Association is hosting a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Thrift and local pop-up shop will support TENN’s fundraising efforts, April 11
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is hosting a thrift and local pop-up event with Student Life! The event is part of TENN’s Food Fest fundraisers programming and meant to promote sustainability through supporting used and locally made goods.
Celebrate Pride week with TENN’s TransPlant Swap, April 4
Celebrate Pride week with Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)’s TransPlant Swap event on Thursday, April 4 at 12:30 p.m. Give a plant, get a plant, decorate pots with pride swag, or do all three!
Volunteer for TENN’s Garden Service Days
Spring is nearly here and with it, Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network is getting ready for another great harvest season! Sign up for their garden days to earn service hours while working in the TENN garden.
TENN to host Buddy’s fundraiser, Feb. 22
Enjoy a Detroit pizza favorite, Buddy’s, on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 20% of the proceeds will support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network.
Volunteer in making Valentine’s Day cards with TENN, Feb. 12
Join Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in making Valentine’s Day cards for our community partners Monday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m.
Three students receive Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship
The Detroit Mercy Libraries, along with the Titan Equity Nourish Network and Varsity News, are happy to announce the first recipients of the Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship for the 2023-24 school year: Salihom Kidane, Joyce Olatunde and Jennifer Raptoplous.
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Looking for volunteer hours in the New Year? Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network has two regular delivery shifts for you!
Volunteer for Food Waste Program
TENN is bringing Plate to Planet to campus, a food waste reduction program from Make Food Not Waste. TENN is looking for volunteers to help plan and implement the program.
McNichols Library wins Holiday Dress Down Day fundraiser
Congratulations to the McNichols Campus Library staff which broke the winning streak of Finance to win the 2023 Holiday Dress Down Days fundraiser for the Hive and Titan Equity Nourish Network.
TENN SeedMoney fundraiser runs through Dec. 15
Support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network during the holiday season by donating to their SeedMoney page through Dec. 15. All funds go towards growing produce for the Detroit community.
Help plan TENN’s annual Food Fest Fundraiser, Jan. 10
Earn service hours and help plan Titan Equity Nourish Network’s annual Food Fest Fundraiser on the McNichols Campus with meetings beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m.
Holiday Dress Down Challenge to support The Hive, TENN
The Human Resources Department and Metz Dining Services are challenging the University community to get involved in a fundraising contest over the next several weeks. All proceeds will go to support food security initiatives here at Detroit Mercy with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and The Hive student pantry.
Enjoy Buddy’s pizza to support TENN on Nov. 29
Enjoy a Detroit pizza favorite, Buddy’s, on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 20% of the proceeds will go to support Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network.
Volunteer with TENN, making holiday crafts, Nov. 27
Earn service hours and help Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network to make gifts for our neighbors Monday, Nov. 27 from 3-4:30 p.m.
TENN collects close to 2,000 pounds of pumpkin for composting
The Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)’s annual pumpkin composting was a success, with nearly 2,000 pounds collected for composting.
TENN compost competition: Org vs. Org, Nov. 3 and 6
Compete to be the most sustainable student organization or group and win a pizza party with Titan Equity Nourish Network’s compost competition on Friday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 6.
Volunteer for TENN’s composting challenge, Nov. 3 and Nov. 6
Help with the competition by volunteering for one or multiple shifts on either or both of the days. Assist with recording who drops off pumpkin compost and also by helping load donations into TENN’s trailer. Snacks will be provided!
Join TENN for volunteer cooking day on Oct. 26
Volunteer at the Cooking Day on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 16100 Lawton Street, just a few blocks east of the McNichols Campus in Detroit.
Craft pumpkin compost kits with TENN, Oct. 18
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) will host a pumpkin compost-kit party and invites volunteers to join in crafting and creating kits for the community.
Earn volunteer hours through TENN’s produce deliveries
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is expanding deliveries and now offering bi-weekly deliveries to Theresa Maxis senior apartments starting on Monday, Oct. 23.
Halloween Game Night set for Oct. 4 with TENN
The game night will feature cider, donuts, bingo, goodie bags and will celebrate the Martin Park Community, including the Princeton Street Block Club and Theresa Maxis.
Volunteers needed: TENN produce deliveries
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network begins produce deliveries for the 2023-24 school year, starting Friday, Sept. 8 and student volunteers are needed!
Join TENN’s garden service days, starting Sept. 6
Earn service hours, learn about gardening and have fun outside in the dirt with TENN’s garden service days, which are weekly on Wednesdays on the McNichols Campus.
Outdoor movie screening of Steamboy set for Sept. 6
Join the Anime Club, The Hive and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for a free movie screening of Steamboy on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m.
Faculty, staff welcome to join incoming students for community engagement
All Detroit Mercy faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year (McNichols Campus) students in the half-day of service that they do as a part of their orientation program on Aug. 23-24.
Gap year opportunities for Detroit Mercy students available
Are you looking to fill a gap year with experiences that you will never forget? Check out these full-time options, which you can do right here at Detroit Mercy!
Detroit Mercy to host diabetes health education workshop, May 7
University of Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions, School of Dentistry, Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), in collaboration with Taste the Local Difference Michigan and Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO), are pleased to host an annual Diabetes Health Education Workshop on Sunday, May 7 from 12-4:30 p.m.
HIVE and TENN donor appreciation, May 4
Join the HIVE and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) with a donor appreciation event at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 outside of the Student Union in the plaza. Light food and refreshments will be provided.