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UDM News for our Neighbors
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CHP to host hands-on aeroponics workshop, Sept. 25
Sunday September 08, 2024
Join us for a hands-on workshop: Exploring the Benefits of Aeroponics Gardens on Sept. 25 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the College of Health Professions, Room 158 (Maureen Fay Room).
This interactive workshop is open to everyone, regardless of experience, and offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the innovative world of aeroponics gardening. Aeroponics is a soilless growing method that uses air and mist to nourish plants, and it offers numerous benefits for sustainability, space-saving and plant growth efficiency.
During this workshop you will:
- Learn about the fundamental benefits of aeroponics gardening.
- Participate in planting.
- Explore various growing mediums and equipment used in this technique.
- Gain inspiration to explore and adopt aeroponics gardening for personal or professional use.
This workshop is a great way to get practical, hands-on experience with cutting-edge gardening techniques while also learning how to contribute to more sustainable practices.
Please don’t hesitate to bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Register Here!
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Midnight bike ride returns on Sept. 13, register to ride
Thursday September 05, 2024
Have you ever wanted to bike the streets of Detroit after dark?
Sign up for the annual Midnight Bike Ride on Friday, Sept. 13. On-site registration begins at 7 p.m. in the Student Union, and the ride begins promptly at 8 p.m. from the McNichols Campus. Be a part of this University tradition.
The bike tour includes rest stops to point out places of interest and a hot dog break at Detroit’s famous Lafayette Coney Island. Participants may purchase items at the stop at their own expense. After the 20-mile trip, the cyclists should return to campus around 12 a.m. on Saturday.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Students – If you have your own bike, the ride is free! (T-shirts are $5)
- Bike rental for students – $5 (limited availability)
- Faculty, staff, and members of the community are welcome to join the tour – $25 (includes a T-shirt)
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First Six Mile Meetup set for Sept. 17 at Whatcha Wanna Eat
Thursday September 05, 2024
The African American Studies Program‘s first Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 12:45-2 p.m. at Whatcha Wanna Eat, located west of the McNichols Campus at 10635 W. McNichols Road. All are welcome!
The meetups offer anyone interested a chance to explore the surrounding neighborhood of UDM, support local black-owned businesses and meet African American Studies Program faculty and students.
RSVP to reserve a spot!
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Building Community Power Through Journalism: A Conversation with Nargis Hakim Rahman
Wednesday September 04, 2024
Join a moderated conversation with award-winning journalist Nargis Hakim Rahman entitled “Building Community Power Through Journalism.” Through her role as the civics reporter and producer for local NPR affiliate WDET and several community-based projects, Rahman creates media to give Muslims and other marginalized groups a voice in the press.This conversation will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All are welcome!
Rahman has been a fellow at International Women’s Media Foundation and the South Asian American Digital Archive. Her work has appeared in Huffington Post, NPR, YES Magazine!, Haute Hijab, Tostada Magazine, Eater, Model D, Detroiter Magazine, The Muslim Observer, Brown Girl Magazine, Metro Detroit Mommy and more.
This event is organized by the Islamic Studies Program and co-sponsored by the Office of the Dean, College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences; Department of Communications; Women’s and Gender Studies Program; and Department of Religious Studies.
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EEOC Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal to speak at McNichols Campus on Oct. 23
Sunday September 01, 2024
Join the Center for Practice & Research in Management & Ethics (PRIME) for “A Personal and Professional Perspective on Civil Rights,” featuring Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal, who will share her insights from a career dedicated to supporting workers and championing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.This event will take place at on Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and learn from a respected leader in the field.
This event is free & open to the public with advanced registration.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Reserve your spot 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.