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• April 03: Universal suicide screening in medical settings discussion set for April 9

  Thursday April 03, 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.

• April 03: Satori Shakoor leads final session of Bridges not Fences VI, April 9

  Thursday April 03, 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 and co-sponsored by the Office of Mission Integration and the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

  

• April 03: Theatre Company presents ‘The Grown Ups,’ April 4-6 and April 11-13

  Thursday April 03, 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!

  

• April 03: Inaugural Moot Court competition set for April 11

  Thursday April 03, 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ÉçÇø 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.

  

• April 03: Add your haiku to the Creative Arts Kiosk in celebration of National Poetry Month

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  April is National Poetry Month, and Thursday, April 17 is National Haiku Poetry Day!

  To celebrate, come and “Complete the Haiku” at the Write Something! desk at the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts Kiosk, which is located between the Briggs and Commerce & Finance buildings.

  This opportunity to fill in the blanks of a famous haiku will be available Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17.

  The haiku is a traditional Japanese poem written in three unrhymed lines of five/seven/five syllables, which focuses on a brief moment in time with provocative, colorful images from nature and ends on a sense of sudden enlightenment.

  All are welcome to take a moment and stop by the desk to observe National Poetry Month with this fun activity!

• April 03: Special edition of M.U.G. Hour in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 9

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  University Ministry is hosting a special edition of M.U.G. (Mingle. Unwind. Gather.) Hour in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Wednesday, April 9 at 3 p.m.

  All are welcome to stop by the table set up in front of the University Ministry office located in the Student Union across from the Bookstore for more information, resources and activities about sexual assault prevention.

  We hope you will join us and pledge to end sexual violence!

  

• April 03: Register for 2025 Baccalaureate Mass

  Thursday April 03, 2025
  

  This year’s Baccalaureate Mass, set for the afternoon between the McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies, will be offered at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10 in the Student Union Ballroom.

  If you are a graduating student interested in attending,

  If you are an employee interested in volunteering for the Baccalaureate Mass, please