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• Buddy’s fundraiser to support TENN returns on Dec. 5

  Wednesday November 20, 2024
  

  

  Got a hankering for some tasty Detroit-style pizza? Why not eat pizza and support the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) at the same time!

  Place an order at the Buddy’s Pizza located at 17125 Conant in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5 and 20% will go to TENN. You can participate in this fundraiser by dining in, take out or delivery. Just mention to the staff you are ordering in support of the TENN fundraiser or use the promo code GIVEBACK for online orders.

  Click HERE to RSVP!

  

• Earn scholarship dollars at M-C3 student business pitch competition

  Wednesday November 20, 2024
  

  

  Are you an undergraduate or graduate student ready to be a change-maker, contribute to your community and boost your resume with valuable project experience? Here’s your chance! Submit your innovative project idea to the Michigan Campus Community Challenge (M-C3) and shine as a leader.

  The M-C3 is a student entrepreneurial scholarship pitch competition that integrates real-world, project-based learning into the campus experience. The program includes the potential to earn cash stipends and scholarship dollars.

  Highlights:

  • Individuals or teams may work with a partner (an organization or business) and/or faculty member
  • Project ideas also will be solicited from major employers and community organizations
  • Business mentoring and faculty guidance may be requested
  • Scholarships of up to $7,500 will be awarded to winning students/teams
  • In addition to the opportunity for scholarship awards, projects selected for the final pitch competition will share a $200 cash stipend

  Application deadline is Friday, Dec. 6.

  For questions or more information, please contact Derrin Leppek at leppekdj@udmercy.edu.

  REGISTER HERE!

  

• The Write Something! Desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts Kiosk

  Wednesday November 20, 2024
  

  UDM’s Creative Arts kiosk outside of the Briggs Building.

  The Write Something! Desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk is here through Wednesday, Nov. 27.

  Come celebrate life’s abundance and give thanks by writing a recipe poem at the Write Something! Desk, located by the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk between the Briggs and Commerce & Finance Buildings.

  The desk will be available for you to share your “recipes” now through Nov. 27.

  Recipe sticky notes are provided. Post yours on the kiosk, where it will be photographed for an online display.

• What’s the Tea with Ministry’s next episode focuses on wellness

  Wednesday November 20, 2024
  

  

  Wellness is the topic in the next episode of the What’s the Tea with Ministry? podcast.

  Can a simple cup of tea create a stronger sense of connection and wellness? Join us for an intriguing conversation with Sydney Gordinier and Anasia Staley as they share their journeys in promoting wellness at Detroit Mercy. Gordinier, an experienced nurse practitioner, and Staley, a dedicated fourth-year nursing student, bring their unique perspectives to a dialogue that covers everything from mental health awareness to financial wellness resources. Experience the warmth and community fostered by the tradition of offering tea, a practice rooted in the values of Catherine Macaulay and the Sisters of Mercy.

  Discover a wealth of resources designed to support both students and staff in achieving mental, physical, financial and social well-being. From financial aid and the Catholic Credit Union to free therapy sessions and the Wellness Center’s expanded health services, there’s something for everyone striving for balance among the seven wellness principles. Listen as we discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in minority communities, and the generational shifts in addressing these challenges. Gordinier and Staley offer valuable insights into the dynamics of campus wellness, encouraging all to take that vital first step in seeking support.

  Reflecting on the mission and values of UDM, Gordinier and Staley share personal stories that highlight the impact of community and service on their lives. Staley recounts how her engagement with Detroit’s community shaped her education, while Gordinier speaks to the powerful connections fostered on campus. This episode is not just about resources and awareness but also about the transformative power of service, kindness and community in both personal and professional realms. Join us as we celebrate the contributions of these inspiring individuals who are championing a culture of wellness on campus.

  The podcast, where University Ministry and others in the Detroit Mercy community spill the tea on living out 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 Here!

• Skate under the stars with URec downtown, Dec. 2

  Tuesday November 19, 2024
  

  

  Join University Recreation for a night of ice skating at Detroit’s famous Campus Martius Park! Open to students, staff and guests, this event on Monday, Dec. 2 from 7-9 p.m. is the perfect way to celebrate the season together.

  Skate under the stars surrounded by the festive glow of downtown Detroit’s winter wonderland. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind, have fun with friends and make lasting memories.

  Tickets are just $5 per person. Transportation is available and included in the ticket cost, but seats are limited and will go fast. Secure your ticket today before they’re gone!

  Sign up here!

  

• Donations currently being accepted for KONGsgiving food drive in support of Bark Nation

  Tuesday November 19, 2024
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Physician Assistant Program’s William Beaumont Society Class of 2026 is organizing a KONGsgiving food drive in support of Bark Nation!

  KONGsgiving is Bark Nation’s biggest (and probably favorite) shelter enrichment initiative. This is their 11th year stuffing KONGs with Thanksgiving dinner and delivering them to dogs in shelters all over the states of Michigan and Ohio, along with goodie bags for shelter staff.

  Please consider donating items for our furry friends in need! Items will be collected from Nov. 4-25. A collection bin will be stationed in the Health Professions Facility in the Sr. Maureen Fay lounge.

  The following items are needed:

  • Chicken broth
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Peanut butter
  • Dish soap

  Bark Nation is an animal welfare organization in the metro Detroit area focused on rescuing dogs from situations such as dogfighting and other forms of cruelty and housing them in a force-free, enrichment-centered environment. Bark Nation also supports law enforcement agencies in their investigations of animal cruelty and neglect. Their mission is to end canine cruelty and save lives.

  

• Holiday Pop-up Shop coming to McNichols Campus Library, Dec. 4-6

  Tuesday November 19, 2024
  

  

  Mark your calendars — The Holiday Pop-up Shop is back!

  Handmade items, treats, cards and all sorts of curious and unique items will be on sale from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 6 in the McNichols Campus Library lobby. Shop hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

  Proceeds of the sale go to Rx for Reading, a nonprofit children’s literacy initiative — sponsored by Detroit Mercy’s Department of English — whose mission is to expand access to high-quality children’s books and support families in reading with their children. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rx for Reading has distributed more than 2,000 children’s books a month since 2014 with the help of its community partners, and is committed to raising the next generation of readers and leaders in our community. 

  So please stop by the shop and work on that gift checklist while supporting a good cause!

• Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship now accepting applications

  Tuesday November 19, 2024
  

  

  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 for the Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship. Students pursuing studies in Performing Arts or Communications are also encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted now through Tuesday, Nov. 26.

  The scholarship is intended to help cover the costs of textbooks and lab fees at the University. The Detroit Mercy Libraries, Varsity News and TENN launched this scholarship in 2023 to honor Palmer’s legacy of creativity, inspiration and elevation, as well as her desire to spread joy, peace and love to make the world a better place.

  While the number and dollar amount of scholarships to be awarded is yet to be determined, awardees will be notified by early December 2024, and scholarships may be used as early as the Winter 2025 semester.

  For more information about the scholarship or to apply, please visit: Adia J. Palmer Memorial Scholarship website.

• Appalachia service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15

  Tuesday November 19, 2024
  

  

  Service immersion trips offer a unique opportunity to step outside your own community and engage with a different culture, offering your gifts and presence in the spirit of service and solidarity, while immersing yourself in education on the critical issues of our day.

  This trip to Joppa Mountain, Tenn., takes place during spring break, March 1-7, 2025, and is an immersive experience that not only focuses on personal growth and reflection but also involves direct service to those in need. The community around Joppa Mountain is deeply affected by the decline of the coal industry, challenges related to refugee and migrant resettlement and a lack of access to essential resources such as food and housing.

  As part of this trip, participants will engage in hands-on service, including building homes, working in food pantries and learning about the systemic issues that contribute to poverty and displacement. This journey fosters relationships of mutuality and solidarity, encouraging participants to live simply and connect authentically with those they serve.

  The fee for this trip (organized in partnership with Glenmary Missions) is $400, which includes transportation from UDM, lodging and program costs. Participants will stay in Glenmary Missions’ volunteer house on the mountain, which consists of multiple rooms, bunk beds, a kitchen and reflection room, located on a small farm surrounded by gorgeous Appalachian views.

  This trip is for current UDM students only. All faiths or non-faiths are invited to apply. There are eight student spots available on this trip.

  The application deadline is Jan. 15 with an initial deposit of $100.

  Please reach out to Sammy Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu with questions.

  Fill out interest form here!

  

• Propose a feature for this year’s mission theme “A Year in Radical Hospitality”

  Tuesday November 19, 2024
  

  In honor of this year’s mission theme of Radical Hospitality, Detroit Mercy’s Mission Effectiveness Team (MET) is working to highlight various ways that a culture of inclusion, welcome and belonging is fostered by members of our University community.

  In this series, we highlight individuals, places, programs and events that embody Radical Hospitality and inspire all of us to live out this critical aspect of our mission.

  You are invited to read the first post in the Year in Radical Hospitality series, “A Space for Support.”

  If you would like to write or propose a feature for “A Year in Radical Hospitality,” please email MET co-chairs Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes at barnesav@udmercy.edu or Associate Professor Mary-Catherine Harrison at mc.harrison@udmercy.edu.