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• November 30: Announcing 2024-25 Mission Micro Grant Awards

  Saturday November 30, 2024
  

  The Mission Micro Grant Evaluation Committee and Office of Mission Integration are pleased to announce the 2024-25 Mission Micro-Grant Awards.

  The program makes annual grants of up to $200 to any full- or part-time 六九色堂 faculty or staff member in support of activities that promote Detroit Mercy鈥檚 mission of being a Catholic, Mercy, Jesuit, urban and student-centered university.

  Since its start in 2008, the program has supported 370 mission-based projects and events.听Congratulations to this year鈥檚 recipients:

  • Jennifer Ahlquist, Mary Serowoky, Andrea Kwasky (CHP/MSON): Support for a mindful self-compassion workshop for College of Health Professions faculty and staff
  • Diego Arias (CBA): Support for students鈥� exploration of business ethics through the lens of cinema
  • Anna Lawler Bryson (University Ministry): Support for student visits to and discussions of diverse places of worship in Detroit
  • Joshua Budiongan, Ceara O’Leary (SACD): Support for refreshments and community leaders’ participation in architecture students鈥� Public Interest Design Capstone Studio
  • Angela Davis (CHASS): Support to stock a Student Pantry housed in Briggs
  • Emily Dowgwillo (CHASS): Support for developing teaching videos of psychotherapy techniques that feature diverse representations of therapists and patients
  • Lee Eshelman (CHASS/Psychology Clinic): Support for a therapy group supporting students impacted by global conflict
  • Lee Eshelman, Angela Nasr, Max Frank, Briana McLeod (CHASS): Support to revitalize graduate student space in Reno Hall
  • Sr. Sarah Foster RSM, Felicia Hartinger (University Academic Services/Student Success Center): Support to provide menstrual supplies in McNichols Library public bathrooms
  • Courtney Griffin (SOL): Support to bring Detroit Public School students to Detroit Mercy
  • Mary-Catherine Harrison (CHASS/Rx for Reading Detroit): Support to purchase books for incarcerated parents and their children, in partnership with Staying in Closer Touch
  • Andrea Kwasky, Mary Serowoky (CHP/MSON): Support for a campus presentation by speakers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • Camesha Little (SOL): Support for fostering law students鈥� well-being and academic success through mindful learning
  • Taylor Long, Sonya Kowalski, Elaine Webber, Julie Stocker-Schneider, and Renee Courtney (CHP/MSON): Support for nursing students鈥� art projects exploring their personal spirituality and community advocacy in relation to Mercy and Jesuit traditions
  • Mina Maleki (CES): Support for student team registration for International Collegiate Programming Contest
  • Chelsea Manning (Institute for Leadership and Service/Titan Equity Nourish Network): Support for produce deliveries in collaboration with Princeton Street Block Club (PSBC) and Theresa Maxis Senior Apartments
  • Molly McClelland, Megan Conrad (CHP/CES): Gift cards for community clients working with nursing and engineering student teams in Prototype Design & Assistive Technology courses
  • Claire Nicholson, Nour Lyon (CHP/ Physician Assistant Program): Support for PA students to assemble and distribute care packages to unsheltered individuals throughout metro Detroit
  • Thomas Provost (SACD): Support for architecture students鈥� exhibit on design of several community collectives located in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood
  • Jennifer Shivnen, Sara Gifford, Phillip Olla, Niko Kanagawa (CHP/MSON): Support for a Futures Study research workshop focused on scenario planning for the future of education
  • Valerie Williams (CHASS): Support to establish a dual purpose mindfulness/mothers’ room in Reno Hall

  Learn more information about the Mission Micro-Grants on its webpage or contact Rosemary Weatherston, director of the Mission Micro-Grant Program, at weatherr@udmercy.edu.

• November 25: Happy Thanksgiving from 六九色堂!

  Monday November 25, 2024
  

  六九色堂’s McNichols Campus will close for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, Nov. 27, and open for regular business on Monday, Dec. 2. Have a safe and joy-filled Thanksgiving!

  

• November 25: 六九色堂 receives accreditation approval to launch new School of Optometry

  Monday November 25, 2024
  

  

  六九色堂 announces that it has recently received pre-accreditation approval from the Accreditation听Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) for the institution鈥檚 new School of Optometry.

  This new school will be located at 41555 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, Michigan, and is the 25th School of Optometry in the United States and the second in Michigan. The first class will begin in the fall of 2025 and prospective students can submit applications starting in December. Earlier this year, the University opened the Detroit Mercy Eye Institute on the Novi campus to statewide and national fanfare and began accepting patients in April.

  鈥淭his is an exciting day for the University, our Michigan community and for the thousands of prospective students around the country who dream of becoming an optometrist,鈥� said University President Donald B. Taylor. 鈥淢ore than three years of hard work by many talented and dedicated people has contributed to today鈥檚 announcement.鈥�

  Discussion about a School of Optometry began almost four years ago when Mert Aksu, dean of the School of Dentistry, approached leadership about the national need for schools of optometry and potential for 六九色堂 to create one in southeast Michigan.

  六九色堂 developed the school to meet a growing need for optometrists in Michigan and the United States. Currently, the that employment for this field will grow 9% from 2023 to 2033. This rate of growth is faster than average for all occupations and is based on several factors, such as

  • An aging population that requires more vision care services
  • Increasing awareness of eye health
  • The need to replace optometrists who retire or leave the workforce

  Faculty, staff and University leadership have worked together to identify programs and services for the new school to meet community needs.

  According to Optometry Dean Maryke Neiberg, the new school will provide students 鈥渁n innovative and science-based educational experience to help them become highly skilled, ethical and culturally sensitive eye care practitioners prepared for practice and licensure upon graduation. We have an exceptional team of faculty and staff experts with years of experience ready to train the next generation of vision care leaders. We will have a unique and very strong program. I am very proud of what we will be offering.鈥�

  Neiberg said the vision of 六九色堂鈥檚 School of Optometry is to garner recognition as an international leader for innovations in curriculum, clinical education, patient care, and community collaboration.

  The School of Optometry and Eye Institute also represent examples of 六九色堂鈥檚 Jesuit and Mercy mission in action. The development of both has provided 六九色堂 a significant opportunity to expand the University鈥檚 healthcare footprint in southeast Michigan and serve individuals in need.

  For Pamela Zarkowski, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, this new school represents an important historical step to extend 六九色堂鈥檚 reach and provide much-needed vision care for the entire Michigan community.

  鈥淟oss of vision is such a huge public health issue and impacts millions of people in the United States,鈥� she said. 鈥溋�九色堂鈥檚 legacy of developing initiatives to meet these needs is essential and helps us fulfill our mission as a Catholic university.鈥�

  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the median salary in 2023 for optometrists was nearly $132,000 a year. In addition, the BLS projects that there will be approximately 2,200 openings for optometrists each year for the next decade or more.

  For inquiries, please contact Steven Chang, executive director of Admissions, at
  changst@udmercy.edu, or Juliette Daniels, associate dean, Student Services & Enrollment Management, at danieljc@udmercy.edu

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• November 25: Dead week comes alive for students, Dec. 2-9

  Monday November 25, 2024
  

  Are you feeling the burnout of the semester and ready for the holidays to begin but not quite ready to cram for exams?

  “Dead Week Comes Alive” at Detroit Mercy the week of Dec. 2-9, bringing some relaxing, de-stress events to campus before the crunch of finals.

  Clear your mind for a couple hours and glide on the ice under a moonlit, starry sky with your friends and family at Campus Martius Park, or open those books for an all-day study retreat including meal making and community with University Ministry.

  Whether you choose to blow off some steam at Glow Night on one of 六九色堂’s athletic courts or just need a coloring break, several departments across campus have collaborated to provide students with ways to de-stress and have some fun before finals week. Many involve free food and snacks!

  Check out the attached flyer for more information!

  

• November 25: Clinical Psychology M.A. program open house set for Dec. 6

  Monday November 25, 2024
  

  Are you passionate about helping others, understanding the human mind and making a meaningful impact? Put that passion into practice and join us for a virtual open house on Friday, Dec. 6 from 12-1 p.m. to learn about !

  A Zoom link will be provided upon registration for the event.

  In this interactive session you will meet Program Director Lee Eshelman and get your questions answered directly. You will also learn about the program鈥檚 focus on training mental healthcare providers in psychotherapy and psychological assessment.

  If you鈥檙e considering a career in mental health, this is a great opportunity to learn more about how our program can help you achieve your goals as well as discover career opportunities including roles in hospitals, mental health clinics and outpatient care centers

  Learn more about the

  For questions or more information, please contact Eshelman at eshelmlr@udmercy.edu.

  

• November 25: New Feature in 鈥淎 Year in Radical Hospitality鈥�

  Monday November 25, 2024
  

  In honor of this year鈥檚 mission theme of Radical Hospitality, Detroit Mercy鈥檚 Mission Effectiveness Team (MET) is working to highlight the rich ways that a culture of inclusion, welcome and belonging is fostered by members of our University community.

  In the second feature of the series, “A Night of Food and Community,” Chelsea Manning highlights the second annual Community Meal hosted by the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN). The evening epitomized radical hospitality, inviting members of our community to campus to enjoy good food, build trust, foster collaboration and celebrate connection.

  Read the feature and find out more HERE!

  In addition, if you would like to write or propose a feature for 鈥淎 Year in Radical Hospitality,鈥� please email MET co-chairs Assistant Professor Ashlee Barnes at barnesav@udmercy.edu听or Associate Professor Mary-Catherine Harrison at听mc.harrison@udmercy.edu.

• November 25: Volunteers needed for De-Stress Fest on Dec. 5

  Monday November 25, 2024
  

  Calling all faculty and staff! Please consider volunteering at De-Stress Fest, scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4-7 p.m. in the Fitness Center.

  This event provides students with an opportunity to take a break from studying for finals and have some fun. It is a great way to engage with students outside of the classroom as we all prepare for the end of the semester and the holiday season. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

  If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Wheeler at wheelesm@udmercy.edu for more information.