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Bioneers conference, Oct. 17-18, is free to 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, staff and faculty
Monday October 07, 202491吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 will host the 19th annual Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit Conference 辞苍听Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18听on the McNichols Campus. This year, 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, staff, administrators and faculty are invited to attend the environment-centered event for听free.
This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淩evolution from the Heart of Nature: Celebrating Our Interdependence鈥� and it will be, as always, a platform for community members to network and highlight innovative approaches to environmental and social challenges.
This year鈥檚 highlights include tours to environment-related destinations within Detroit along with many 鈥渓earnshops,鈥� which offer hands-on activities and panels with special guest speakers.
Registration includes bus transportation and lunch for 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 and employees, but is limited due to the size of the venue, so register early.
For others, registration is 鈥減ay as you are able,鈥� with a minimum of $10 for adults and $5 for youth. Adult programming is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day. The youth program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
More information on Bioneers/register here.
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Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story, two-night event on Oct. 23-24
Saturday October 05, 2024
Is the United States a pluralistic democracy or a divinely ordained promised land for European Christians? The competing visions of the nation have divided Americans throughout our history.Bruttell Endowment for Social Ethics presents this two-night event entitled “Who Are We? Democracy, Social Values and the American Story” on Oct. 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Come to one or both nights.
On Wednesday, Oct. 23, President and Founder of the Robert P. Jones will draw on recent survey data and historical research in his New York Times bestselling book to examine how competing American stories continue to divide the country as we head toward the 2024 Presidential election.
Then, on Thursday, Oct. 24, Jones will moderate a discussion with an esteemed panel of local religious and academic leaders on the question of “What is Religion Becoming?”
This is a free event and is open to 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, faculty, administrators and the community. Light refreshments will be provided.
Jones will be available for book signing both evenings.
The event is co-sponsored by University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences and the Department of Religious Studies.
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Give-a-coat, take-a-coat to benefit community in October
Saturday October 05, 2024University Ministry is seeking gently worn winter coats, to give or take, for the 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 community for FREE.
The coat rack will be located in front the University Ministry Office for the entire month of October. Any leftover coats will be donated to the Pope Francis Center in Detroit.
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Gilbert Garcia to speak at Charlton Center鈥檚 Student Visit Day on Oct. 12
Saturday October 05, 2024
Gilbert A. Garcia, co-founder, managing partner and CIO of the $20 billion fixed-income asset management firm Garcia Hamilton & Associates, L.P., is the guest speaker for the ‘s Student Visit Day on Oct. 12. The event, which coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, focuses on exposing area Latinx sophomore, junior and senior high school 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 and their parents to the investment arena and career opportunities in the $82 trillion asset management industry.Garcia, a Texas native, is a first-generation Yale University graduate. He has a genuine passion for diversity and inclusion and will be sharing his success story and encouraging those attending the event to consider a career in the money management industry.
The mission of the Charlton Center for Responsible Investing is to recruit, educate and train 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 desiring a career as an investment professional. A special focus is an outreach to black, brown and female 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 to work to offset the severe underrepresentation of this demographic in the industry.
Any UDM student wishing to attend should contact Dawna Edwards-Rodgers, director of the Charlton Center, at 313-993-3259 or edwarddj1@udmercy.edu to register no later than Friday, Oct. 4.
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Detroit Urban Health AI Challenge set for Oct. 25-26
Friday October 04, 2024Join the University for the , a groundbreaking event where technology meets community needs. This two-day hackathon, organized by 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, 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 of the 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 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网, community members and professionals to develop actionable AI solutions that can transform health outcomes for Detroit residents.
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
91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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.
91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 Eye Institute
The 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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
91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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
University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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
91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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 University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网.
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
University of 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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, 91吃瓜最懂男人的吃瓜网 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.