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Mark your calendar! The annual end-of-the-year De-stress Fest is set for Monday, April 14 from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.

As finals approach, take some time to relax, recharge and have fun with a variety of stress-relief activities, including:

• Food and snacks
• Therapy dogs
• Massage therapists and sound bed therapy
• Car smashing and blow-up competitions
• Raffles and giveaways

Stay tuned for more details and get ready to unwind before finals!

Hear from two inspiring alumni who have used their education, resilience, and vision to lead their industries and drive success as part of º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s Emerging Leaders Program. The Leadership Slam is Tuesday, April 15. The first session is 2:30-3:45 p.m. inside Room 139 of the Commerce & Finance Building, and the second slam is 5:15-6:30 p.m. inside the College of Health Professions Building, Room 124.

Angelo Vitale ’80, retired general counsel of Rocket Companies, and Michael Birney ’15, founder and chief operation officer (COO) of Arbor Growth, will offer their experiences on their leadership journeys.

The slams offer a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable insights. This event counts as [+1 Leadership Development].

For more information, please contact Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu.

As part of Detroit Mercy’s commitment to improving campus life, the University is conducting Student and Employee Satisfaction Surveys, which will run from Tuesday, March 18 through Wednesday, April 30.

The confidential surveys will provide critical insight that will help the institution and is a chance for both students and employees to have their voices heard. Check your udmercy.edu email for your personalized link to compete the survey.

In appreciation for completing the survey, both students and employees can win gift cards up to $250 by completing the survey! The earlier you complete your survey, the better your odds at winning higher amounts. Other gift cards prizes are $100 and $50, drawn bi-weekly. The incentives apply to all students and employees of all campuses at the University. A total of three $250 gift cards will be raffled for both students and employees.

The survey is run through , which works with more than 1,900 campuses and nonprofits nationally.

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.

In the U.S., April is both National Poetry Month and National Arab American Heritage Month.

To celebrate, the English Department is looking for students who are interested in creating a display spotlighting Arab American poets for the Detroit Mercy Creative Arts kiosk (located on the McNichols Campus lawn between the Briggs Building and Commerce & Finance Building).

Please reach out to Detroit Mercy’s poet-in-residence Stacy Gnall at gnallsc@udmercy.edu for more information.

Please join the Office of Mission Integration on Tuesday, April 1 atÌý12:45 p.m. for a panel discussion entitled “How º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s Mission Meets this Moment.”

This event in the Student Union Ballroom is open to all and will provide a safe space for dialogue, reflection and action. A is also available for those that wish to attend virtually.

The discussion will explore the intersections of Catholic social thought, Mercy critical concerns, Jesuit universal apostolic preferences and the work of Jesus, the first DEI officer. The panelists for the discussion are: Sr. Gilmary Bauer, RSM; Fr. Si Hendry, SJ; Fr. Joe Daoust, SJ; Moderated by Fr. Charles Oduke.

At a time when many may feel uncertain, we stand together as Titans to support and uplift one another. All are welcome!

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.

, director emerita of the Center for Academic Success and retired assistant vice chancellor at LSU, will be a guest presenter for a pair of Detroit Mercy events, for both students and faculty, set for April 3-4.

The first presentation, “Metacognition — The Key to Acing Courses” is set for Thursday, April 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 237, and is geared towards students. In this session McGuire will share tools to help students excel in their coursework.

McGuire will provide a professional development opportunity to faculty on Friday, April 4 from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 260. In this presentation, titled “Teach Students How to Learn: Metacognition is the Key!” She will share tools with faculty to assist students in acing their classes.

A special one-on-one session for faculty who have follow-up questions or questions about specific disciplines will take place on Friday, April 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Engineering Building, Room 131.

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

• 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!

At the heart of º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s current rebranding work is what we might characterize as our Titan Faith. Taken literally, Titan Faith is meant to evoke a new expressionism when it comes to what Detroit Mercy is and should be at its core for all people impacted by the University. The concept of Titan Faith serves as an organizing principle to help frame the work that goes into defining a brand with the emotional resonance this institution needs and deserves. This is what gives the core elements and underpinnings of a brand its emotional power and builds connection with all stakeholders.

In some respects, Titan Faith comprises an array of underpinnings listed below:

• Titan bravery
• Titan innovation
• Titan boldness
• Titan pride
• Titan hope
• Titan joy
• Titan grit
• Titan truth
• Titan believe
• Titan compassion
• Titan love

The importance of these core elements/underpinnings is significant. In many ways, they help demonstrate that a new movement is taking shape and help people with all kinds of experiences and impressions find their way into this work in honest and sincere ways.

Do you have other underpinnings you think of when you contemplate Detroit Mercy? If you do, please share using the Rebranding Feedback form here!