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Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge set for Oct. 25-26
Wednesday September 18, 2024Join the University for the , a groundbreaking event where technology meets community needs. This two-day hackathon, organized by Detroit Mercy, is designed to foster AI innovation to address Detroit鈥檚 urgent urban health challenges.
Work with technology companies and community organizations, showcase your talent and win exciting prizes on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside of Room 124, College of Health Professions Building on the McNichols Campus.
Supported by the Titan Innovation Fund, this event offers a dynamic platform for experimentation, learning and advancing the responsible use of AI in healthcare. This is an excellent opportunity for students, community members, and professionals to develop actionable AI solutions that can transform health outcomes for Detroit residents.
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All invited to 2024 Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 28
Tuesday September 17, 2024Students, alumni, employees, family, fans and friends are all invited to join in the festivities at the University’s Homecoming, set for Saturday, Sept. 28 on the McNichols Campus.
A full day of events has something for everyone, from games and tours to informational sessions to a battle of high school marching bands.
Among the highlights are the annual bike tour of the historic areas surrounding the McNichols Campus, a men’s soccer game, a non-competitive alumni kickball game, a taping of Detroit Mercy’s long-running show, “Ask the Professor” and a reader’s theatre performance.
The main event is the Fall Festival which is slated to begin at 4 p.m. It features hayrides, rock wall, bubble soccer, food trucks, petting zoo, all located near the Fisher Fountain near the Student Union. After dusk, a bonfire will be lit to celebrate all Titan Athletic teams!
Also included in the weekend’s events are a KBG Luncheon, a 50th reunion for the Class of 1974 and the presentation of 2024’s Alumni Achievement Spirit Award honorees.
Volunteers are also still needed to assist with the celebration of Homecoming.
Full Homecoming info!
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Constitution Day conversation, Sept. 17, on 鈥淔reedom of Speech and the Constitution鈥�
Monday September 16, 2024The Black Abolitionist Archive, along with the Departments of History and Political Science and the McNichols Campus Library, invite Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to join us for our annual Constitution Day event on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at noon.
The event will be held in the Bargman Room, located on the second floor of the McNichols Campus Library. A limited number of light lunches will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and all are welcome.
This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淔reedom of Speech and the Constitution鈥� and features a presentation and conversation with Professor of History Roy Finkenbine and Assistant Professor of Political Science Lee Dionne.
September 17 is officially Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, so designated by a joint resolution of the United States Congress to commemorate the 1787 signing of the United States Constitution on that date. Each educational institution that receives federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program on Constitution Day about the United States Constitution for its students.
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects, among other freedoms, the freedom of speech and states that Congress cannot make laws that limit freedom of speech. This means that the government generally cannot punish people or organizations for what they say or write, unless in exceptional circumstances, and Constitution Day is a day to celebrate the document that protects these rights.
Please join us for what will most likely be a spirited conversation!
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Entrepreneurship Association鈥檚 Second Annual Networking Event on Sept. 28
Monday September 16, 2024Join the Entrepreneurship Association for a night of making connections, enjoying refreshments and gaining insight from the featured panelists. This event will take place during Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 5-7 p.m. in the Architecture Exhibition Space. All are welcome!
Featured speakers are Keirsten Johnson from Cookies by Keirsten, Sophia Barnett from Making a Child Change Foundation, Charles McKaye from Detroit Metro Plug Podcast, Dominique Davenport from Detroit’s Future is Female, and Sherrie Savage from the Coloring Museum.
This is a homecoming event you don’t want to miss!
Register here!
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First Six Mile Meetup set for Sept. 17 at Whatcha Wanna Eat
Monday September 16, 2024The ‘s first Six Mile Meetup of the 2024-25 school year is set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 12:45-2 p.m. at , located west of the McNichols Campus at 10635 W. McNichols Road. All are welcome!
The meetups offer anyone interested a chance to explore the surrounding neighborhood of 黑料社区app, support local black-owned businesses and meet African American Studies Program faculty and students.
Resources, Centers and Clinics
Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN)
TENN is a student-led and community-driven food justice program that delivers fresh produce to 60 families in New Martin Park Neighborhood and 80 seniors at Theresa Maxis Senior Apartments.
Center for Social Entrepreneurship
The Center provides business expertise and acumen as well as mentors to assist local entrepreneurs, beginning with the “Boost” workshop that aids entrepreneurs in developing business plans to achieve a greater social impact.
Counseling Clinic
The clinic provides no-cost counseling services to Detroit residents who otherwise may not have access to mental health services.
Dental Center
Detroit Mercy Dental offers dental services and education through two clinics, nine outreach clinics, a mobile dental clinic and a school-based dental sealant program.
Detroit Collaborative Design Center
The design center provides design services to non-profit community and civic organizations to engage communities and enhance neighborhoods.
Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute includes the state-of-the-art equipment and technology needed to diagnose, monitor, and treat numerous eye conditions. The clinic will also provide affordable eyecare to the uninsured and vulnerable populations.
Law Clinics
Detroit Mercy Law provides legal assistance to Detroit area residents through six clinics: Immigration Law Clinic, SADO Criminal Appellate Clinic, Criminal Trial Clinic, Veterans Law Clinic, Juvenile Law Appellate Clinic and Intellectual Property Law Clinic.
Live6 Alliance
黑料社区app helped to launch the Live6 Alliance in August 2015 to strengthen the Livernois Avenue and McNichols Road commercial corridor in northwest Detroit.
Pre-College Programs
Detroit area students in grades 4-12 participate in more than 15 outreach programs annually through Saturday classes, summer camps, and innovative curricula in the sciences, technology engineering, mathematics, architecture and design.
Media Experts Guide
Detroit Mercy scholars are experts in their fields and many have agreed to be available to media. Note that experts' views are their own and may not reflect the views of their colleagues or 黑料社区app.
Migration Research Directory
The is an open-access resource for high-quality research on migration, provided by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Faculty members from Jesuit universities around the world provide important migration and refugee research from a wide variety of perspectives.
Psychology Clinic
The Psychology Clinic provides assessment and counseling services for approximately 300 clients annually. Fees are based on ability to pay.
Reimagining the Civic Commons
黑料社区app serves as one of the institutional anchors for the “Reimaging the Civic Commons” initiative, which is funded through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant. The initiative focuses on the City of Detroit’s neighborhood revitalization priority: the Livernois/McNichols area. The project’s goal is to revitalize the neighborhoods between its two anchor institutions, Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College, creating a denser and more diverse urban community.
Rx for Reading Program
This program increases access to children’s books and supports families in reading to their children. The program has distributed more than 2,000 children’s books a month at a variety of locations, including low-income health, dental and WIC clinics; homeless shelters; and Head Start programs.