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• February 03: Winter Career and Co-op Fair set for Feb. 13

  Monday February 03, 2025
  

  The Center for Career & Professional Development and the College of Engineering & Science will host the 2025 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 3-6 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend!

  The fair will be held inside of the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent 海角大神 graduates.

  Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

  For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development directly or call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu. Current students may pre-register through their Handshake accounts.

  

• February 03: Religious diversity to be celebrated at interfaith dinner on Feb. 5

  Monday February 03, 2025
  

  Join University Ministry in celebrating religious diversity at an interfaith dinner set for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All Titans are invited.

  We will break bread together and enjoy listening to a guest panel representing the Sikh, Hindu and Native American cultures present on the topic of spirituality and radical hospitality. Free food will be available for all in attendance and will feature halal, Kosher and vegetarian options.

  This will also be a +1 spiritual and service hour opportunity for 海角大神 students, and the first 25 guests to arrive will receive a free T-shirt!

  For more information, please contact Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

  

• February 03: Community Engaged Learning (CEL) proposal workshop set for Feb. 7

  Monday February 03, 2025
  

  The Community Engaged Learning (CEL) proposal committee is offering a CEL Proposal Workshop for those interested in submitting a proposal for a CEL course or just interested in learning more about Community Engaged Learning. The workshop will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Briggs Building, Room 205. Lunch will be provided for all. RSVP is required.

  If you are interested in attending the workshop, please contact Director of Community Engaged Learning Tim Hipskind to RSVP at hipskijt@udmercy.edu, who will give you the materials needed and get your lunch order. In-person attendance is highly recommended, but a Zoom link will be provided for those who need to attend virtually.

  Community Engaged Learning (CEL) is a form of experiential learning in which students achieve learning objectives of academic courses through collaborative work with non-profit and community leaders on issues in our community. The proposals are a tool for engaging all CEL faculty to get input on how we can work together to enhance CEL at Detroit Mercy.

• February 03: ReBUILDetroit to host virtual healing session for equity and inclusion leaders in STEM, Feb. 11

  Monday February 03, 2025
  

  The ReBUILDetroit Learning Community on Identity Formation is hosting a virtual healing session for equity and inclusion leaders in STEM 鈥� led by Sarina Saturn, neuroscientist and editor of the ADVANCE Journal 鈥� on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 12:45 p.m. This event is co-hosted by the Inclusive Teaching Learning Community.

  During this session, we will:

  • Recognize the impact of trauma on our brains and physiology and resultant impacts on personal and professional well-being
  • Apply neuroscience-informed techniques to enhance emotional resilience and cope with the challenges of equity-centered leadership roles
  • Cultivate sustainable self-care strategies, including the use of contemplative-based exercises, somatic tuning, self-compassion and creativity
  • Foster collective healing through communities of support and solidarity among leaders working toward equity and inclusion in STEM.

  Please register by Feb. 5. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.

  For more information or questions, please contact Assistant Professor of Physics Hiba Assi at听assihi@udmercy.edu.

• February 03: Society of Women Engineers: Discussion on Workplace Harassment set for Feb. 6

  Monday February 03, 2025
  

  Please join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) for a roundtable discussion on preventing, recognizing and responding to workplace sexual harassment. This event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 5-6:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 120.

  SWE has invited Detroit Mercy’s Co-Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program Amanda Hiber, Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Megan Novell and Assistant Director of Human Resources Kim Slappy to join a conversation about the different forms harassment can take and how we can respond.

  This event is geared toward women beginning their careers, but all are welcome to join and share their experiences. Join us for dinner, dessert and great discussions!

  

• February 03: Faith and Freedom tour to celebrate BHM, Feb. 16

  Monday February 03, 2025
  

  Are you curious about Detroit’s connection to the Underground Railroad? Would you like to attend a Baptist service or celebrate Black History Month with an educational experience? Do you want to get out into Detroit and experience the city?

  If you answered yes to any of those questions, then join University Ministry and the for a Faith in the D event on Feb. 16! This day includes a trip to Second Baptist Church for Sunday service, a tour of the worship space and history of their Underground Railroad history and culminates with lunch in the city.

  Lunch and transportation are provided at no cost. All are welcome!

  We will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the University Ministry Office (Lower Level of Student Union across from the Book Store). Transportation will be provided to Second Baptist Church. If you are driving yourself, please meet us at 10:15 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church.

  Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (details on this coming soon!) We will return to campus at approximately 2:30 p.m.

  For more information or questions, please contact University Minister for Faith Formation Anna Bryson at lawleran@udmercy.edu or visit our office in the Lower Level of the Student Union (across from the Book Store).

  

• February 02: 海角大神 celebrates Black History Month with series of programs in February

  Sunday February 02, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy is celebrating Black History Month with a series of programs on the McNichols, Riverfront and Corktown Campuses throughout February.

  Below are the event details. Stay up to date with this and other programming by visiting听.

  All event dates and times are subject to change.

  Feb. 2-28
  Black Saints Exhibit
  Location TBD

  See portraits and read about Black Catholics who are undergoing the process to be made saints in the Catholic Church.

  Feb. 5
  Interfaith Dinner
  5:30-7:30 p.m.
  Student Union Ballroom

  Celebrate our religious diversity with fellow Titans over a free meal at the Interfaith Dinner. A guest panel 鈥� representing Sikh, Hindu and Native American cultures 鈥� will speak on the topic of Radical Hospitality.

  Halal, kosher and vegetarian options are available. The first 25 attendees will receive a free T-shirt.

  This event is hosted by University Ministry.

  Feb. 6
  Book talk with Kidada Williams
  7 p.m.
  Student Union Ballroom

  Wayne State University professor Kidada Williams will discuss her book听I Saw Death Coming, which chronicles the racial violence against African Americans during Reconstruction and how they responded with resistance and resilience.听 This volume was long-listed for the National Book Award for Nonfiction.

  A reception sponsored by Alumni Relations will precede the event from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Ballroom lobby.

  A Q&A and book signing will follow Williams鈥� talk.

  This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program, the Black Abolitionist Archive and Alumni Relations, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

  Feb. 12
  6 Mile Meetup
  12:45 p.m.
  Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

  Support Black-owned businesses and enjoy some free food by听Fork in Nigeria while learning about the African American Studies Program.

  This event is sponsored by the African American Studies program.

  Feb. 14
  Love Stories from the Underground Railroad
  Noon
  Student Union Ballroom

  Professor of History Roy E. Finkenbine will discuss the story of Adam and Sarah Crosswhite, who made their way from enslavement in Kentucky to Marshall, Mich., then faced possible recapture before the community rallied to their defense.

  The University Chorus will perform a couple of songs from the African American experience. Lunch will also be provided for attendees.

  This event is co-sponsored by the Black Abolitionist Archive and Student Affairs.

  Feb. 16
  Faith and Freedom Tour
  8:30 a.m.
  University Ministry Office

  This informative excursion includes Sunday service at the Second Baptist Church, a tour of the worship space and history of their association with the Underground Railroad and culminates with lunch at a local restaurant in the city.

  Lunch and transportation are provided at no cost.

  This event is co-sponsored by University Ministry and the African American Studies Program with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

  Feb. 18
  Book talk with Edda Fields-Black
  7 p.m.
  Virtual

  Edda Fields-Black, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will discuss her book听Combee, which explores the work of Harriet Tubman as a spy and a scout in the Carolinas during the Civil War.

  A Q&A will follow Fields-Black鈥檚 virtual talk.

  This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program and the Black Abolitionist Archive, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

  Feb. 19
  Student Life treat day celebrating Black-owned businesses
  Noon-4 p.m.
  Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

  Stop by the Student Life Office to enjoy a delicious treat as we celebrate local business Good Cakes and Bakes!

  Feb. 20
  Movie night: The Princess and the Frog
  7 p.m.
  Zalke Lounge, Lower Level, Student Union

  Grab your friends and be transported to the bayous of New Orleans during this movie night featuring Disney鈥檚 animated musical.

  Feb. 24
  Panel discussion, 鈥淭he Talk鈥�
  Noon
  Bargman Room, McNichols Campus Library

  A panel of professors, police, parents and local journalist Greg Bowens will discuss “The Talk” that African American parents have had for generations with their children 鈥斕齟specially their sons 鈥� in an effort to keep them safe when confronted by law enforcement or other authority figures.

  A box lunch will be provided to those who RSVP.

  This event is co-sponsored by the African American Studies program, the Black Abolitionist Archive and McNichols Campus Library, with support from the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

  Feb. 25
  Soul food cooking class
  6 p.m.
  Eastern Market

  Further information will be forthcoming.

  Feb. 28
  Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) game night
  5 p.m.
  Commerce & Finance Building, Room 104

  Head over to Commerce & Finance for some friendly competition and camaraderie with your fellow Titans and 海角大神 neighbors at the TENN game night. Snacks and prizes will be available amidst the fun!

  This event is sponsored by TENN.