{"id":27028,"date":"2026-10-05T16:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T20:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=27028"},"modified":"2026-10-05T16:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T20:42:21","slug":"udm-to-host-21st-annual-great-lakes-bioneers-detroit-conference-oct-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2026\/10\/05\/udm-to-host-21st-annual-great-lakes-bioneers-detroit-conference-oct-15\/","title":{"rendered":"UDM to host 21st annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, Oct. 15\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-27030 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/Bioneers.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Students centered around Bioneers sign\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/Bioneers.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/Bioneers.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2026\/10\/Bioneers.jpg?w=825&amp;ssl=1 825w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/>Detroit Mercy will host the 21<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference on <strong>Thursday, Oct. 15<\/strong>, in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This year, students, staff, administrators and faculty are invited to attend the environment-centered event for\u00a0<strong><em>free<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The redesigned one-day conference will bring together community members of all ages to discuss critical environmental and social challenges and explore ideas for addressing them. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cRevolution from the Heart of Nature: Change Makers.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conference topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The science behind sustainable living<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How pollution and renewable energy affect public health, especially in communities of color<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Youth leadership and environmental responsibility for community change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social justice and eco-spirituality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Storm water management and flood prevention<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water affordability and justice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The program features pre-recorded keynote presentations from nationally recognized thought leaders, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samantha Skenandore \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Re-Evolving Indigeneity to Save Our Planet<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brett KenCairn \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nature-based Climate Solutions: Centering Life to Heal the Planet<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nina Simons \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Living Between Paradigms<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leah Penniman \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free the People! Free the Land!<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Julian Brave NoiseCat \u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Epic Misadventures of the Trickster Coyote<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pre-recorded performances by Destani Wolf, the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company, and Garth Stevenson, along with inspiring youth leadership presentations by Coley Kakols Miller and Kyle Trefny, highlight the important role young leaders play in creating a more sustainable and equitable future.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit conference is a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental\u202fand social challenges. The conference is for people of all ages who are interested in exploring topics, developing skills and motivating action for the betterment of our One Earth Community.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udmercy.edu\/academics\/special\/bioneers\/index.php\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More about the conference schedule and to register here.<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Detroit Mercy will host the 21st annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference on Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Student Union Ballroom. The conference brings together people of all ages who are interested in exploring topics, developing skills and motivating action for the betterment of our One Earth Community. 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