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• October 08: CCPD to host Corewell Health career panel offering students inside look at health care careers

  Thursday October 08, 2026
  

  

  The Center for Career & Professional Development will host a career panel featuring several members of the Corewell Health team, offering students an inside look at the many ways to build a career and make an impact within a leading health care organization.

  The panel will take place on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom. Panelists will share how their diverse roles contribute to Corewell Health’s mission to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope.

  Panelists include the following:

  • Dr. Andreise De Souza – Staff physician
  • Jan Harrington-Davis – SVP of Talent Attraction and UDM alumna
  • Imana Minard – Director of Nursing, Emergency Services
  • Jerry Price – Advisor, Belonging Partner
  • Emani Jacobs – Clinical specialist lead and licensed medical social worker

  Students and alumni from all UDM majors are encouraged to attend to explore career possibilities, hear firsthand advice from professionals in a variety of fields and learn how Corewell Health invests in the growth and development of its people.

  With any questions, please contact careerlink@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1017.

  

• October 08: Download your headshot from MarCom’s headshot event and submit a person page update

  Thursday October 08, 2026
  

  Headshot photographs taken during MarCom’s headshot event on Oct. 5-6 are now available for the University community to download.

  The photos can be downloaded from this OneDrive folder. 

  Want to use your headshot on your person page? After downloading it from the OneDrive folder, employees can submit the photograph and any additional updates through MarCom’s web request form by clicking “Create/Update a bio (person) page.” 

  Person pages are biographies for employees who are in public facing positions such as full-time faculty at the University.

• October 07: Trunk-or-Treat brings Halloween fun to Novi Campus, Oct. 27

  Wednesday October 07, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions Student Engagement Committee, MEAGN Program and Optometry Department will host a Trunk-or-Treat community event on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Novi Campus parking lot.

  This safe, fun and family-friendly event will feature treats, games, activities and community resources for attendees of all ages. Costumes are encouraged.

  All are welcome to stop by for some Halloween fun!

  

• October 07: Reading and conversation with author Keith Taylor set for Oct. 22

  Wednesday October 07, 2026
  

  

  The Detroit Mercy English Department will host poet and writer Keith Taylor for a poetry reading and conversation on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Bargman Room on the second floor of the McNichols Campus Library.

  Keith Taylor is the author, editor or translator of 20 books, and is the A.L. Becker Collegiate Lecturer in English, Emeritus, at the University of Michigan.

  This event is free, and all are welcome.

  

• October 07: Hear survivors’ stories and explore ending torture at CLASA co-sponsored program, Oct. 9

  Wednesday October 07, 2026
  

  

  The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) will co-sponsor, along with the Nurse Anesthesia Program and the Psychology Department, presentations by members of the Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) on Friday, Oct. 9, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 317.

  During the program, participants will hear directly from TASSC survivors. Their stories will shed light on the 1.3 million survivors of torture in the U.S., including their holistic needs. Future clinicians and communities partnering with survivor-led initiatives are an ideal model to address this rapidly evolving issue.

  The program will consist of four speakers, two of whom are:

  • Aymen Tabir — Torture survivor and executive director of TASSC International. Tabir is also a certified human rights consultant.
  • Sara Bauman ’02, ’06 — A trauma survivor and certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), Bauman serves as the board secretary of TASSC International and a founding member of the Detroit Chapter of TASSC. Also, a founder of Ether and Thread, she works to ensure that survivors are the primary voices in identifying their physical, psychological and spiritual needs.

• October 05: UDM to host 21st annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference, Oct. 15 

  Monday October 05, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy will host the 21st annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference on Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus.

  This year, students, staff, administrators and faculty are invited to attend the environment-centered event for free.

  The redesigned one-day conference will bring together community members of all ages to discuss critical environmental and social challenges and explore ideas for addressing them. This year’s theme is “Revolution from the Heart of Nature: Change Makers.” 

  Conference topics include:

  • The science behind sustainable living
  • How pollution and renewable energy affect public health, especially in communities of color
  • Youth leadership and environmental responsibility for community change
  • Social justice and eco-spirituality
  • Storm water management and flood prevention
  • Water affordability and justice

  The program features pre-recorded keynote presentations from nationally recognized thought leaders, including:

  • Samantha Skenandore – Re-Evolving Indigeneity to Save Our Planet
  • Brett KenCairn – Nature-based Climate Solutions: Centering Life to Heal the Planet
  • Nina Simons – Living Between Paradigms
  • Leah Penniman – Free the People! Free the Land!
  • Julian Brave NoiseCat – The Epic Misadventures of the Trickster Coyote

  Pre-recorded performances by Destani Wolf, the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company, and Garth Stevenson, along with inspiring youth leadership presentations by Coley Kakols Miller and Kyle Trefny, highlight the important role young leaders play in creating a more sustainable and equitable future. 

  The Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit conference is a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges. The conference is for people of all ages who are interested in exploring topics, developing skills and motivating action for the betterment of our One Earth Community.

  More about the conference schedule and to register here.

• October 05: The Battery Show North America returns to Detroit Oct. 12-15

  Monday October 05, 2026
  

  The Battery Show North America returns Oct. 12-15 to Huntington Place in Detroit. More than 16,000 engineers, executives and innovators will gather to explore the latest innovations in electrification, battery technology and next-generation manufacturing.

  The event is also a great opportunity for students, faculty and staff to connect with industry and discover internships, careers and partnerships.

  Through Detroit Mercy’s partnership with The Battery Show, UDM students will receive a free expo pass and faculty and staff will receive 20% off a conference pass.

  The expo will feature hands-on demonstrations, live product showcases and free educational sessions through the Open Tech Forum and Battery Tech Theater. The conference will feature more than 250 expert speakers, technical sessions and in-depth workshops.

  If interested in attending, please email ces@udmercy.edu to receive the University’s unique promo codes for students and employees.

  Register for The Battery Show North America here