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• Spring break immersion trip visits Montgomery, Ala. from March 1-8

  Thursday October 10, 2024
  

  

  For all UDM students, University Ministry is hosting a Service Immersion trip during Detroit Mercy’s spring break from March 1-8 in Montgomery, Ala.

  The trip offers an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service and solidarity and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day—in this case the Civil Rights movement!

  This trip is designed both to learn from the rich history of the area, visiting renowned museums and historical sites. It also includes engaging in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access, and even joining a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

  The cost for the trip is $400, which covers lodging, food, transportation, museum tickets and all programming. The total cost per person is higher, but University Ministry covers the rest. Scholarships are also available. We do not want cost to be the obstacle to your participation. Reach out to Samantha Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.

  The application deadline is Jan. 10 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining cost is due one week before the start of the trip.

  Full out an interest form for the trip!

• Harvest & Garden Resource Fair open to all, Oct. 19

  Thursday October 10, 2024
  

  

  Are you wondering how to feed your garden to make it as self-sufficient as possible, or do you want to know what plants would grow best in your growing zone? Get all your questions answered on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 12-4 p.m., at the Harvest & Garden Resource Fair, hosted by the Marygrove Conservancy in partnership with CWO Farms.

  This free event takes place inside Madame Cadillac’s Main Dining Hall in the Marygrove Conservancy, located at 8425 W. McNichols Rd. in Detroit. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just want to get started, this event is perfect. Explore a variety of organizations offering seeds, plants, tools and expert advice to help you cultivate your green thumb.

  Don’t miss out on workshops, giveaways and demonstrations to enhance your gardening skills. Light refreshments will be served and there will even be activities for kids.

  The Harvest & Garden Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to connect to the agricultural community. Everyone is welcome to register and attend.

  Register Here.

  

• Register to vote opportunity, Oct. 23-24, for all students

  Thursday October 10, 2024
  

  

  Attention students! If you still need to register to vote for the upcoming election in November, voter registration will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 24 at the “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Value and the American Story” event in the Student Union Ballroom. This is a non-partisan effort to make sure your voice is heard in the 2024 election.

  

• Volunteer for TENN’s Fall Garden Service Days in October

  Thursday October 10, 2024
  

  

  Winter is coming and with it, Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is getting ready to prepare their garden for the cold months. Sign up for garden days and earn service hours while working in the TENN garden.

  Garden days are set for the following dates and times:

  • Oct. 21 at 5-7 p.m.
  • Oct. 22 at 3:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 29 at 4-5:30 p.m.

  For any questions, please email Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

  Sign up for upcoming shifts HERE!

  

• Participate in Titan Move Challenge for students throughout October

  Wednesday October 09, 2024
  

  

  Join us for the inaugural Titan Move Challenge, happening throughout the entire month of October!

  This exciting event is designed to encourage fitness and activity among students as we compete to see who can be the most active on campus. Each week, participants can take part in new fitness challenges, including the fastest lap and longest plank, and enjoy our brand-new fitness classes offered this month like kickboxing and Zumba.

  Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes through weekly raffles!

  Sign Up Here!

  

• Join URec for high-energy Zumba workout offered on Oct. 17

  Wednesday October 09, 2024
  

  

  Get ready to dance your way to fitness at our exciting Zumba class on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center. This high-energy workout combines exhilarating music with fun dance moves that will keep you moving. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, all fitness levels are welcome. Best of all, this class is FREE for all students and staff.

  Don’t miss out on this chance to break a sweat and have a blast!

  Reserve your spot here!

  

• Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story, two-night event on Oct. 23-24

  Wednesday October 09, 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!

• Share your vision of the world in the 2024 UDM Photography Contest

  Wednesday October 09, 2024
  

  

  Did you take some great photographs this summer? Enter your photo(s) in the second annual Detroit Mercy Photography Contest!

  Photography offers a mode of creative communication and a lens into the communities we inhabit and visit. Photographs can capture various moments and expressions, people, places and events. As such, the Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning would like to invite all Detroit Mercy community members to submit digital photographs for consideration as part of a special 2024 photography contest.

  You can submit one photograph per category. This contest is open to all employees and students across all UDM campuses who will be employed or enrolled in Fall 2024. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 3, 2024.

  First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an enlarged, mounted copy of their winning photograph!

  Be sure to visit the UDM photo contest page for contest rules, submission and release forms, and to view the previous winners.

  Current categories for submissions include:

  • Abstract/Conceptual: Images of unusual patterns, lighting or objects recognized for their design element (i.e., streaking light photos, mechanical structures, reflections in glass or metal, etc.)*
  • People: Photos of people, alone or in a group. Such pictures may be candid, humorous, journalistic or interpretative portraits where an emphasis is placed on the person, not the environment.*
  • Nature/Scenic: Images of animal life, plant life, wild creatures, insects, landscapes, seascapes, underwater, architectural, industrial scenes, seasonal scenes, etc.*
  • After Dusk to Dawn: Details the photographic imagery captured after the sun goes down. This includes but is not limited to starry skies, life under neon lights, streaking traffic lights, night life, etc.*
  • Digital Manipulation: Images are to be digitally enhanced or altered to create a different photograph other than what was originally taken. Removed images, inserted images and cloned images may be used to create a different picture. Images should still appear to be a photograph and not a collage. All images used are to be from the photographer, not taken from other sources.

  *Appropriate and accepted image enhancement in these categories must be limited to minor adjustments such as contrast, exposure, cropping, HDR, dodge and burn.

  For inspiration, take a look at the 2023 winners and honorable mentions. Last year’s winners and honorable mentions included an administrator, nine students and three professors across multiple colleges and disciplines.

  The photos of last year’s winners will be displayed in the Office of Academic Affairs for the 2024-2025 academic year!

  You may direct any questions to photocontest@udmercy.edu.

  Call for judges: If you are interested in serving as a judge for the 2024 photo contest, please send an email expressing your interest to photocontest@udmercy.edu for consideration.

  Submit your photos today!

  

• Give-a-coat, take-a-coat to benefit community in October

  Tuesday October 08, 2024
  

  

  University Ministry is seeking gently worn winter coats, to give or take, for the Detroit Mercy community for FREE.

  The coat rack will be located in front the University Ministry Office for the entire month of October. Any leftover coats will be donated to the Pope Francis Center in Detroit.

  

• ‘What’s the Tea with Ministry’ podcast, episode 2 with Titan Dreamers

  Monday October 07, 2024
  

  

  University Ministry’s What’s the Tea with Ministry podcast Season 3, Episode 2 is here!

  Can you imagine navigating higher education while carrying the weight of uncertain immigration status? Marina Mahmoud and Brenda Bravo-Villarruel have not only faced these challenges head-on but have also championed support for others in similar situations through the Titan Dreamers organization at Detroit Mercy.

  Join us as Mahmoud, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and recent graduate, reveals her inspiring journey, including the critical support she received from Erin McDonald, CSJ. Bravo-Villarruel, a current student who is passionate about advocacy, brings her unique perspective as the first in her large family to pursue higher education.

  Dive into the heart of Titan Dreamers, a group Mahmoud co-founded in 2019 to create a supportive community for students with varying immigration status. Hear first-hand accounts of the complexities of the DACA program and the ongoing challenges for those seeking a clear path to citizenship. Learn about the inception of the Undocu Student Network during the pandemic and the powerful impact of their annual summit dedicated to advocacy and community building. Bravo-Villarruel’s involvement with the Ignatian Solidarity Network sheds light on her dedication to environmental advocacy, further showcasing the diverse efforts of these inspiring young leaders.

  Reflect with us on the cherished memories from Titan Dreamers’ events, especially the vibrant UndocuWeek, which fosters unity and support within the Detroit Mercy community. Through it all, we underscore the vital importance of compassion and listening to one another’s struggles, reinforcing the core values that make Detroit Mercy’s community so resilient.

  What’s the Tea with Ministry is the podcast where University Ministry and others in the Detroit Mercy community spill the tea on living out the Jesuit and Mercy mission.

  The podcast 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.

  Check out the episode!