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• March 30: Hiring: Join the TENN team this summer

  Monday March 30, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is growing, and they’re excited to invite community-minded individuals to join the team this summer.

  If you’re an individual who is passionate about food justice, sustainability, and making a local impact, TENN would love to work with you!

  They’re currently hiring for the following part-time positions:

  • Garden Assistant (5+ hours/week) — Support all aspects of garden care under the guidance of the Garden Manager, including watering, weeding, harvesting, and documenting harvest tools.
  • Delivery Coordinator (5+ hours/week) — Coordinate and lead Friday and bi-weekly Wednesday food deliveries. Responsibilities including picking up food from Gleaners using the TENN van, documenting food distribution, and leading volunteers to deliver food throughout the community.
  • Social Media & Marketing Coordinator (5+ hours/week) — Manage TENN’s online presence by creating and scheduling mission-aligned content for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, engaging TENN’s community and supporting flyer creation and event promotion.

  TENN’s summer roles offer flexible hours, meaningful work, and the chance to directly support the UDM community.

  Interested? Apply to the links above or contact Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

• March 30: Walk to Stop the Violence set for Good Friday, April 3

  Monday March 30, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry invites students, faculty and staff to take part in the Walk to Stop the Violence on Good Friday, April 3.

  Guns are the leading cause of death for youth, and gun violence has affected most, whether through crime, domestic violence or accidental shooting.

  Grounded in the nonviolence of Jesus, this event is an opportunity for people of faith to advocate for gun safety laws and show up to stop the violence in our communities.

  Event Schedule:

  • 5:30 p.m.: Meet at St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building)
  • 6 p.m.: Prayer and reflection
  • 6:20 p.m.: Short walk (signs provided or bring your own)
  • 6:50 p.m.: Soup supper in Gesu School

  All are welcome to participate in any part of the evening.

  For any questions or to RSVP, please contact Anita Klueg at kluega@udmercy.edu.

  

• March 30: Donate clothing items for TENN drive, through April 3

  Monday March 30, 2026
  

  

  Clear out your closet for a cause! Students, faculty, staff and the Detroit Mercy community are invited to support Titan Equity Nourish Network’s (TENN) Thrift Shop event by donating new or gently used clothing in good condition. Drop-off between March 16 and April 3 to Room 05 of the Commerce & Finance Building or by reaching out to Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

  Donated clothing will be sold at TENN’s Thrift event during De-Stress Fest.

  The student or faculty group that donates the most clothing will win a pizza party! To enter, mention your group name when dropping off donations.

  Donate, declutter and make a difference!

  

• March 26: Nada Fadul to speak on humanitarian crisis in Sudan, April 1

  Thursday March 26, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy welcomes guest speaker Nada Fadul on Wednesday, April 1, who will present virtually on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and give a general overview of Sudan’s history with an in-depth description of the current war, including the role of international actors.

  The presentation will begin at 5 p.m. Please register below to receive a Zoom link to the presentation.

  With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, there are staggering numbers of casualties and many wounded, displaced or facing food insecurity. As hospitals and medical facilities continue to be targeted in the conflict, Fadul will discuss how mobile clinics are trained to respond to medical crisis situations in these dangerous conditions. She will also introduce SuDRO, the organization she works with, which focuses on sustainable development and provides both primary care and trauma services during the ongoing war.

  Fadul is assistant dean and professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). She is a board member of the Sudanese American Public Affairs Association (SAPAA).

  This event is co-sponsored by Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA), the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program. For more information or any questions, please contact Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu.

  Register for Zoom presentation here.

• March 25: Learn to drive success at Leadership Slam featuring two UDM alumni, April 21

  Wednesday March 25, 2026
  

  

  Hear from two inspiring alumni who have used their education, resilience and vision to lead their industries and drive success at UDM’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Leadership Slam.

  The Leadership Slam is set for Tuesday, April 21. The first session is scheduled for 2-3:45 p.m., and the second slam 5:15-7 p.m., both taking place in Room 208 of the Commerce & Finance Building. Both alumni will be speaking in Slam 1 and Slam 2.

  The slams offer a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable insights. This event counts as [+1 Leadership Development].

  Angelo Vitale ’80, retired general counsel of Rocket Companies, and Michael Birney ’15, CMO of 1 Natural Way, will offer their experiences on their leadership journeys.

  Vitale provided strategic business and legal guidance throughout his career, serving as the first CEO of Rocket Central and EVP/general counsel of Rocket Mortgage, where he specialized in leasing, litigation and regulatory compliance.

  Birney drives business growth with advanced marketing tech, leveraging his experience as a former Google growth strategy manager and MLL champion to apply teamwork and strategy for success.

  For more information, please contact Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu.

• March 25: Reception to explore history, architecture of Gesu Catholic Church, May 13

  Wednesday March 25, 2026
  

  

  Join Jesuit friends and alumni on Wednesday, May 13 for a wine and cheese reception at historic Gesu Catholic Church.

  Program Details:

  • 5:30 p.m.: Mass
  • 6 p.m.: Welcome and Reception
  • 6:25 p.m.: Program begins

  The evening will explore the history, families, art and architecture of the parish, founded by Jesuits in 1922 and once home to four Detroit mayors, several congressmen and the renowned Fisher Brothers.

  The event will feature rare architectural drawings and antique stained-glass window designs, some dating to the late 1800s, from two Detroit families who worked closely with the Jesuits and the Archdiocese of Detroit. These families, behind the firms Diehl & Diehl Architects and Detroit Stained Glass Works, helped shape the city’s sacred spaces.

  Special guests include Paul G. Diehl, grandson of original architect George F. Diehl and a descendant of the founders of Detroit Stained Glass Works; Patricia Montemurri, an award-winning journalist; and Mary Clare McCormick, a Detroit sacred art archivist.

  The evening will include Mass, a wine and cheese reception, and a tour of the historic worship site.

  Register online by May 1.

• March 25: Earn service hours at planting day, set for April 11

  Wednesday March 25, 2026
  

  

  For April Service Immersion Day, University Ministry is partnering with Alumni Relations to beautify the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) gardens.

  Planting day is set for Saturday, April 11. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. at the TENN gardens, located behind the Health Professions Facility, with a light breakfast of coffee and donuts. We will finish around noon with free lunch to follow. All are invited to come out and lend a hand.

  Participants will spend a day of service on the McNichols Campus and neighborhoods, earning three service hours, while learning about the importance of our TENN gardens for food access, sustainability and community building.

  This event is hosted by Laudato Si’ Student Group, University Ministry, TENN, Alumni Relations and the School of Architecture & Community Development and the Detroit Collaborative Design Center.

  Please contact University Minister Sammy Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu with any questions or for more information.

  Sign up for April Service Immersion.