º£½Ç´óÉñ

Faculty/Staff Announcements from Campus Connection

Open All | Close All

• March 19: University Chorus presents gospel-style concert, March 28

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  The University Chorus and friends will present a Gospel-style concert on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel. All are welcome to attend.

  Admission to the concert is free, and it will last approximately 30 minutes.

  The chorus will present a choral work titled, Gospel Mass, by Robert Ray. The work features text from the Mass set in a gospel style. In addition to the chorus singing, the work features soloists, piano, bass guitar and drums.

• March 19: Volunteers needed to plan Bioneers conference

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  Volunteers are needed to help plan one of the University’s signature events: The Bioneers Detroit Conference.

  The 2025 Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference will take place Oct. 2-3 on the McNichols Campus, and volunteers from all campuses are needed to serve on the conference planning committee. This is the seventh year that the University will host the conference and the 20th year the conference has occurred in Detroit.

  Bioneers is a nonprofit organization promoting practical environmental solutions and social innovation. The GLBD chapter brings these principles to our region, connecting local initiatives with the broader movement for ecological and social change.

  Chair Theroi Riggins (riggintl@udmercy.edu), working with Yvonne King (kingyv@udmercy.edu), administrative manager for the conference, is seeking volunteers for the 2025 planning committee and subcommittees.

  Volunteers will help shape the conference agenda and speaker selection, contribute to meaningful environmental and social justice work and gain leadership and event planning experience. They should be able to commit to monthly meetings from March through October, typically volunteering three to six hours per month, with increased involvement as the event nears.

  Committees & Responsibilities:

  • PR, Outreach, Graphics & Technology Committee: Manage e-marketing, website updates and outreach efforts. Oversee program brochure production and graphic design coordination. Handle technology and AV needs for sessions, registration and exhibits.
  • Food, Ambiance, Vendors & Logistics Committee: Plan meals, snacks and coordinate food donations. Organize arts performances, ceremonies and create engaging spaces. Manage exhibitor/vendor logistics, registration setup and event signage.
  • Program Committee: Develop the conference theme and review presentation proposals. Organize youth learnshops and coordinate school outreach. Oversee scheduling, budgeting and transportation logistics.
  • Young Bioneers Day & Youth Learnshops Committee: Coordinate with schools to organize youth learnshops. Manage youth registration and participation. Ensure an engaging and educational experience for young attendees.

  If you have questions, please contact Riggins atÌýriggintl@udmercy.edu.

  Get involved and sign up by March 31!

  

• March 19: Inaugural Moot Court competition set for April 11

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  The new Detroit Mercy Pre-Law Society will host its inaugural Moot Court Competition on Friday, April 11 at noon, where students of all majors can refine their legal reasoning, public speaking and advocacy skills in a simulated appellate court environment. Participants will present a hypothetical case before a distinguished panel of judges, including º£½Ç´óÉñ faculty.

  The competition will follow a traditional moot court format, where multiple teams will present arguments on both sides of a legal issue. This is an oral competition–no writing involved.

  This year’s competition will focus on TikTok v. Garland, a case that examines the complex intersection of national security, free speech and corporate rights. Competitors will receive case materials in advance.

  It only takes two to make a team for this competition, so find a friend, come up with a team name and sign up! The event will take place in the Briggs Building, and teams will be notified of their location once the match schedule is released.

  Participants will also compete for exciting awards and cash prizes, including best dressed, best presenter, most creative speaker and more!

  To register, teams must email Pre-Law Program Director Lee Dionne at dionnele@udmercy.edu by March 14.

  

• March 19: Universal suicide screening in medical settings discussion set for April 9

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  Join us for a vital conversation on the role of universal suicide screening in medical settings. This free event is open to everyone and will take place on Wednesday, April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Refreshments will be provided.

  With suicide being a leading public health concern, early identification through routine screening can save lives. To truly strengthen suicide prevention, efforts must expand beyond behavioral health and into general medical care. A panel of medical professionals will explore its importance, challenges and impact on patient care.

  Students with a future career in healthcare are highly encouraged to attend. Several local agencies invested in suicide prevention will be present with resources.

  This event is sponsored by the College of Health Professions Wellness Committee and CNS Healthcare.

  

• March 19: Part two of the art, craft and science of storytelling with Satori Shakoor, April 9

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  Join Detroit Mercy and storyteller/artist Satori Shakoor for session two of The Art, Craft and Science of Storytelling on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:30-8 p.m. in Health Professions Facility (CHP), Room 124.

  In this session, four storytellers will be chosen from session one (held on Feb. 25) to develop their stories with Shakoor for presentation in front of an audience on this date at the Bridges not Fences VI: Stories of Trauma and the Road to Recovery event at the University.

  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.

  Students, faculty and staff are welcome, and participation is limited to 25. For more information or questions, please contact Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Mara Livezey at livezemr@udmercy.edu. This event is sponsored by .

  

• March 18: º£½Ç´óÉñ rebranding: Help create an emotive new brand

  Tuesday March 18, 2025
  

  Faculty, staff, students, alumni, neighbors, corporate and foundation partners can help co-author º£½Ç´óÉñ’s new brand in many ways. Here are just a few:

  • Watch Campus Connection for stories and updates.
  • Keep an eye on your email—we will reach out to people and ask them to join strategy sessions in the very near future.
  • Be honest regarding your perceptions of the institution and those of family, friends, students, former students, alumni and anyone you come in contact with. A new º£½Ç´óÉñ brand is as much about our true, honest and authentic identity and what and who we really are than anything else. What does º£½Ç´óÉñ stand for? What does º£½Ç´óÉñ believe in? What do we hope for as a Jesuit and Mercy institution? What should º£½Ç´óÉñ dream for and aspire to become? How can º£½Ç´óÉñ help make the life of everyone better?
  • Don’t be shy. Get real with your thoughts, perceptions and ideas and most importantly, share them!
  • Offer thoughts and input and/or send questions via the form on MarCom’s rebrand websiteÌýor send an email toÌýmarcom@udmercy.edu.

• March 18: Volunteers needed for 2025 Commencement, May 10

  Tuesday March 18, 2025
  

  The Detroit Mercy Commencement Planning Committee is seeking dependable student and employee volunteers to help make Commencement Day 2025 a special event for graduates and their families. Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 10 on the McNichols Campus.

  Please see below for volunteer opportunities and available time slots. Whether you have availability for one shift or for multiple shifts, your help is greatly appreciated!

  Breakfast and lunch are provided to all volunteers.

  Employee volunteers will receive Presidential Hours in exchange for your time to use at an agreed-upon time with your supervisor before Dec. 31, 2025. This opportunity is available to employees from the Riverfront and McNichols Campuses.

  Volunteers are needed at various times for the following events:

  • Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony (Calihan Hall) – 9:30 a.m.
  • Outdoor Undergraduate Reception (Kassab Mall) – Immediately following the ceremony
  • Baccalaureate Mass (Student Union Ballroom) – 1 p.m.
  • Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony (Calihan Hall) – 3:30 p.m.
  • Outdoor Graduate Reception (Kassab Mall) – Immediately following the ceremony

  Volunteer Meeting
  All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. via Teams.

  Dress Code
  Employee volunteers are asked to dress in business casual and/or Detroit Mercy gear. A volunteer name badge will be provided at check-in, which is located in the Athletics Office in Calihan Hall. For more information, please contact Alysa Jackson at ouelleal@udmercy.edu.