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  • Blood drive for sickle cell patients being held on Nov. 13

    Monday October 28, 2024

    Join us to help save lives by donating blood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge in the Student Union on the McNichols Campus.

    Detroit Mercy’s Chi Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., is hosting this blood drive for sickle cell patients. Individuals with sickle cell disease may need up to 100 units of blood per year. Blood transfusions from an individual with healthy red blood cells can help prevent complications of sickle cell disease and alleviate symptoms. Currently, there are not enough blood donors to meet the need for blood transfusions for those who have sickle cell disease. Please consider donating!

    Those who donate will also receive a $10 e-gift card and the chance to win $7,000 prize!

    A flyer with American Red Cross logo in upper right-hand corner with a photo of five students for a blood drive at Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Main Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 12-6 p.m. For an appointment, please log onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: UofDMercy) or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment. Come give blood Nov. 1-17 and get a $10 gift card by email. PLUS, get a chance to win a $7,000 prize! There will be two lucky winners. Ther are scan codes on the bottom of the page to register.

  • Suzanne Shank headlines CCRI’s speaker series, Nov. 6

    Sunday October 27, 2024

    The ‘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 fromÌý6-8 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.

    A graphic displaying a save the date for the 3rd annual speaker series on Nov. 6 sponsored by Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà College of Business Administration Charlton Center for Responsible Investing. This is an invitation to a fireside chat with Suzanne Shank, President and CEO of Seibert Willliams Shank & Co., LLC. There is a photograph of Shank on the right half side of the page with a scan code to register for the event in the bottom right-hand corner.

  • Second annual TENN community meal, free to all on Nov. 8

    Sunday October 27, 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.

    A graphic inviting all to a community meal on Friday, Nov. 8 from 5-7 p.m. in the Architecture Exhibition space. The UD Mercy and TENN logos are at the top of the page. There is a scan code to register at the bottom. The verbiage on the page is bordered by fall foliage.

  • Detroit Mercy Theatre Company presents ‘WITCH,’ Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3

    Thursday October 24, 2024

    Two actors from the DMTC production, WITCH, in a promo photo outdoors.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 .

  • 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 , 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.

    A graphic Urban Health AI Challenge 2024. The event is sponsored by Titan Innovation Fund and will occur on Oct. 25 and 25. There is a scan code at the bottom to register.

Resources, Centers and Clinics

Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)

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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.

TENN

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

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 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

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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 Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. 

Detroit Mercy Media Experts

Migration Research Directory

The 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

Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà 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.

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