Community Outreach - University Outreach

Safety Street

UDM fraternities, sororities, and student groups hosted the 22nd annual Safety Street, Oct. 28 on the McNichols Campus. Approximately 500 neighborhood youngsters arrived on campus to see the creative facades built out of cardboard and paint by UDM students and to participate in some Halloween fun. The tradition began over two decades ago to provide local children with a safe place to trick or treat.

Community Engagement

Through the Institute for Leadership and Service, approximately 1,200 students participate each year in community service coordinated with classroom study. The students contribute about 12,000 hours of service in conjunction with more than 100 community service agencies.  

Orientation Outreach Program

During the Fall 2011 PTV Orientation program for freshman students, 368 students and 43 colleagues performed community service at 20 community agencies, totaling 1,383 hours of service.

University Commons

UDM is an active member of University Commons, a community organization in northwest Detroit comprised of neighborhood associations, Livernois Avenue businesses, Marygrove College and UDM. The organization works to improve the residential and business environment in the area.

Livernois redevelopment

The University is also participating in the Livernois Corridor Work Group in conjunction with the city of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Marygrove College  and University Commons to assist in the revitalization of Livernois between 8 Mile Road and the Lodge Freeway.