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• March 26: Panel discussion: How º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s mission meets this moment, April 1

  Wednesday March 26, 2025
  

  Please join the Office of Mission Integration on Tuesday, April 1 atÌý12:45 p.m. for a panel discussion entitled “How º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s Mission Meets this Moment.”

  This event in the Student Union Ballroom is open to all and will provide a safe space for dialogue, reflection and action. A is also available for those that wish to attend virtually.

  The discussion will explore the intersections of Catholic social thought, Mercy critical concerns, Jesuit universal apostolic preferences and the work of Jesus, the first DEI officer. The panelists for the discussion are: Sr. Gilmary Bauer, RSM; Fr. Si Hendry, SJ; Fr. Joe Daoust, SJ; Moderated by Fr. Charles Oduke.

  At a time when many may feel uncertain, we stand together as Titans to support and uplift one another. All are welcome!

• March 26: Satori Shakoor leads final session of Bridges not Fences VI, April 9

  Wednesday March 26, 2025
  

  Join Detroit Mercy and storyteller/artist Satori Shakoor for the final session of Bridges not Fences VI on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. in Health Professions Facility (CHP), Room 124.

  In this session, four stories will be told offering a view into experiences of trauma and the healing that came after. Following the stories, various methods of healing — including sound therapy, Tai Chi and reiki — will be demonstrated.

  Shakoor, a 2017 Kresge Literary Arts Fellow, is the executive producer for the award-winning (TSSOTS), which she founded in July 2012 in Detroit. TSSOTS has a global mission to connect humanity, heal and transform community and to provide an uplifting, thought- provoking, soul-cleansing entertainment experience through the art and craft of storytelling.

  Through these workshops, Shakoor provides a platform in the form of storytelling in which to share these stories and give others hope that with patience, love and support, we all can move past our trauma. Bridges not Fences will be attended by licensed professionals in the event that audience members need further support.

  Students, faculty and staff are welcome, and food will be provided. For more information or questions, please contact Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Mara Livezey at livezemr@udmercy.edu. This event is sponsored by .

  

• March 26: Jose Artiga visits º£½ÇÂÛ̳ to talk about work of SHARE El Salvador

  Wednesday March 26, 2025
  

  Jose Artiga

  Jose Artiga, co-founder and director of SHARE, will discuss the work of SHARE El Salvador with a focus on the environment, women’s health projects, and other important work from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. The talk will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 317.

  The organization Pro Vida in Chiliagua helps women fight cervical cancer through public health education, prevention and women’s solidarity.

  The talk takes place prior to another that takes place at 6:45 p.m. April 2 in the Student Union Ballroom.

• March 25: ‘The Community Needs Titans’ keynote, April 3, part of annual CSACE event

  Tuesday March 25, 2025
  

  Sabin Prentis Duncan

  Renowned leader and education professor Sabin Prentis Duncan will deliver a special keynote address, “The Community Needs Titans,” as part of the on Thursday, April 3.

  Duncan’s address is set for 6:15-7:20 p.m. inside of the Student Fitness Center on Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus.

  The reception for CSACE is from 5:15-6:10 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvres and scholarly research presentations, publications and community service activities available to browse. Duncan’s keynote address follows the reception, before a talent show, Titans Got Talent, from 7:30-9 p.m.

  Duncan currently serves as a professor of education at Hampton University and has served in various leadership roles, including as an executive director, principal and teacher. His research focuses on the collaboration between community organizations and schools to create a lasting impact.

  All are invited to attend!

• March 25: De-stress Fest set for Monday, April 14

  Tuesday March 25, 2025
  

  Mark your calendar! The annual end-of-the-year De-stress Fest is set for Monday, April 14 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.

  As finals approach, take some time to relax, recharge and have fun with a variety of stress-relief activities, including:

  • Food and snacks
  • Therapy dogs
  • Massage therapists and sound bed therapy
  • Car smashing and blow-up competitions
  • Raffles and giveaways

  Stay tuned for more details and get ready to unwind before finals!

  

• March 25: Saundra McGuire to present on McNichols Campus, April 3-4

  Tuesday March 25, 2025
  

  , director emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired assistant vice chancellor at LSU, will be a guest presenter for a pair of Detroit Mercy events, for both students and faculty, set for April 3-4.

  The first presentation, “Metacognition — The Key to Acing Courses” is set for Thursday, April 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 237, and is geared towards students. In this session McGuire will share tools to help students excel in their coursework.

  McGuire will provide a professional development opportunity to faculty on Friday, April 4 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 260. In this presentation, titled “Teach Students How to Learn: Metacognition is the Key!” She will share tools with faculty to assist students in acing their classes.

  A special one-on-one session for faculty who have follow-up questions or questions about specific disciplines will take place on Friday, April 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 131.

• March 24: Theatre Company presents ‘The Grown Ups,’ April 4-6 and April 11-13

  Monday March 24, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s production of The Grown Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, will be performed across two weekends, April 4-6 and April 11-13 at the Marlene Boll Theatre located at 1401 Broadway StreetÌýin downtown Detroit. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

  Grab a s’more and immerse yourself in this dark satire directed by Andrew Papa about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships.

  The story unfolds underneath the starlit sky, as the campers drift off to sleep and the lake whispers its lullabies, and it’s time for the counselors to unwind. But amidst the tranquility, there’s an undercurrent of tension. What awaits in the morning to keep camp fun and safe? The news hints at something sinister, something lurking beyond the forest’s edge.

  Ticket costs:Ìý

  • Students and veterans: $10
  • Faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens: $18
  • Adults: $25

  Special events are as follows:

  • Friday, April 4: Opening Night Reception: Celebrate opening weekend with the cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
  • Saturday, April 5: Detroit Mercy Accepted Students Night: Free tickets for incoming Detroit Mercy first-year students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 for details and reservations.
  • Saturday, April 5: CHASS Night at the Theatre: $5 tickets for students and alumni of the College of Liberal Arts & Education/College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with code CHASS25. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CLAE/CHASS by emailing theatre@udmercy.edu.
  • Sunday, April 6: Navigating Chaos: Drawing on historical precedents and contemporary analyses, join us in an exploration the resilience of American institutions, the role of government agencies and the impact on civil society in the event of a nation-wide crisis on American soil. Led by Department Chair and Professor of Political Science Genevieve E. Meyers and presented as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
  • Friday, April 11: Community Night: Tickets are only $10!