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UDM News for our Neighbors
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Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents ‘WITCH,’ Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3
Thursday October 24, 2024
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s first production of the school year is WITCH, performed across two weekends, Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 at the Marlene Boll Theatre in downtown Detroit. Shows on Fridays and Saturdays are at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sundays.Prepare to be spellbound by this sharp and subversive fable, where the boundaries between good and evil blur. In the quaint village of Edmonton, a mysterious figure with devilish charm appears offering to fulfill the deepest desires of its inhabitants. Elizabeth, a woman ostracized by the village and labeled a “witch,” should prove an easy target, but what unfolds is a captivating dance igniting unexpected passions and forging unlikely alliances.
In this modern twist on a class Jacobean drama, witness the transformation of a community grappling with the value of their souls in times of adversity. The show by Jen Silverman is being directed by Krista Schafer.
Full information and tickets can be found at www.DetroitMercyArts.com.
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Suzanne Shank headlines CCRI’s speaker series, Nov. 6
Wednesday October 23, 2024
The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing (CCRI)‘s third annual Speaker Series and Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Nov. 6 will feature Suzanne Shank, co-founder, president and CEO of Siebert Williams Shank & Co., a premier full-service investment banking firm. The chat will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.
Shank, recognized for her leadership in the financial services industry by Forbes Magazine and Crain’s Detroit, will join Charlton Center Director Dawna Edwards-Rodgers in a far-ranging discussion that will focus on her trailblazing personal and professional journey, the opportunities and challenges facing non-traditional leaders in the financial services arena, her perspective on the market and economy and advice she would share with students interested in pursuing a finance-related career.
Shank sits on the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Executive Committee. Her public company directorships include Rocket Companies, Consumer Energy and White Mountains. She also serves on the boards of the Kresge Foundation, the Skillman Foundation (chair), Partnership for New York City and Spelman College.
The annual Speaker Series is an initiative of the CCRI to bring high-profile industry leaders to our students and the community at large. All are welcome to attend.
More info/register.
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Second annual TENN community meal, free to all on Nov. 8
Wednesday October 23, 2024
Join Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) in celebrating our community at the second annual Community Meal event on Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Exhibition Space inside of the Warren Loranger Architecture Building.
Volunteer Chef Bob from RóBear Culinary will be preparing a delicious meal for all to share.
This event is free and all are welcome! Please register using the below link so we can ensure we have enough food.
With any questions, please email tenn@udmercy.edu.
Register Here.
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Detroit Urban Health AI-Prompt-A-Thon set for Oct. 25-26 at Detroit Mercy
Tuesday October 22, 2024
This is a quick reminder that the AI Prompt-A-Thon 2024 is happening soon and spots are filling up fast! If you haven’t registered yet, this is your chance to secure a spot for one of the most exciting AI events of the year.
Join the University for the Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge, a groundbreaking event where technology meets community needs. This two-day hackathon, organized by Detroit Mercy, is designed to foster AI innovation to address Detroit’s urgent urban health challenges.
Work with technology companies and community organizations, showcase your talent and win exciting prizes on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside of Room 124 of the College of Health Professions Building on the McNichols Campus.
Supported by the Titan Innovation Fund, this event offers a dynamic platform for experimentation, learning and advancing the responsible use of AI in healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for students, community members and professionals to develop actionable AI solutions that can transform health outcomes for Detroit residents.
Register Here!
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Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story, two-night event on Oct. 23-24
Monday October 21, 2024
Is the United States a pluralistic democracy or a divinely ordained promised land for European Christians? The competing visions of the nation have divided Americans throughout our history.Bruttell Endowment for Social Ethics presents this two-night event entitled “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story” on Oct. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Come to one or both nights.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, President and Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute Robert P. Jones will draw on recent survey data and historical research in his New York Times bestselling book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future to examine how competing American stories continue to divide the country as we head toward the 2024 Presidential election.
Then, on Thursday, Oct. 24, Jones will moderate a discussion with an esteemed panel of local religious and academic leaders on the question of “What is Religion Becoming?”
This is a free event and is open to students, faculty, administrators and the community. Light refreshments will be provided.
Jones will be available for book signing both evenings.
The event is co-sponsored by University of Detroit Mercy College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and the Department of Religious Studies.
Register Here!
Resources, Centers and Clinics
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)
TENN is a student-led and community-driven food justice program that delivers fresh produce to 60 families in New Martin Park Neighborhood and 80 seniors at Theresa Maxis Senior Apartments.
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
The Center provides business expertise and acumen as well as mentors to assist local entrepreneurs, beginning with the “Boost” workshop that aids entrepreneurs in developing business plans to achieve a greater social impact.
Counseling Clinic
The clinic provides no-cost counseling services to Detroit residents who otherwise may not have access to mental health services.
Dental Center
Detroit Mercy Dental offers dental services and education through two clinics, nine outreach clinics, a mobile dental clinic and a school-based dental sealant program.
Detroit Collaborative Design Center
The design center provides design services to non-profit community and civic organizations to engage communities and enhance neighborhoods.
Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute includes the state-of-the-art equipment and technology needed to diagnose, monitor, and treat numerous eye conditions. The clinic will also provide affordable eyecare to the uninsured and vulnerable populations.
Law Clinics
Detroit Mercy Law provides legal assistance to Detroit area residents through six clinics: Immigration Law Clinic, SADO Criminal Appellate Clinic, Criminal Trial Clinic, Veterans Law Clinic, Juvenile Law Appellate Clinic and Intellectual Property Law Clinic.
Live6 Alliance
University of Detroit Mercy helped to launch the Live6 Alliance in August 2015 to strengthen the Livernois Avenue and McNichols Road commercial corridor in northwest Detroit.
Pre-College Programs
Detroit area students in grades 4-12 participate in more than 15 outreach programs annually through Saturday classes, summer camps, and innovative curricula in the sciences, technology engineering, mathematics, architecture and design.
Media Experts Guide
Detroit Mercy scholars are experts in their fields and many have agreed to be available to media. Note that experts' views are their own and may not reflect the views of their colleagues or University of Detroit Mercy.
Migration Research Directory
The AJCU Migration Research Directory is an open-access resource for high-quality research on migration, provided by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Faculty members from Jesuit universities around the world provide important migration and refugee research from a wide variety of perspectives.
Psychology Clinic
The Psychology Clinic provides assessment and counseling services for approximately 300 clients annually. Fees are based on ability to pay.
Reimagining the Civic Commons
University of Detroit Mercy serves as one of the institutional anchors for the “Reimaging the Civic Commons” initiative, which is funded through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant. The initiative focuses on the City of Detroit’s neighborhood revitalization priority: the Livernois/McNichols area. The project’s goal is to revitalize the neighborhoods between its two anchor institutions, Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, creating a denser and more diverse urban community.
Rx for Reading Program
This program increases access to children’s books and supports families in reading to their children. The program has distributed more than 2,000 children’s books a month at a variety of locations, including low-income health, dental and WIC clinics; homeless shelters; and Head Start programs.