Yom Kippur 2020 / יוֹם כִּפּוּר 5781 Yom Kippur (pronounced Yom Ki-POOR) The Day of Atonement Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) began on sunset on Sunday, September 27 and ends at sundown on Monday, September 28, 2020. What it is: Yom Kippur is the last and most important of Judaism’s 10 High Holy Days, which begins on Rosh Hashanah (Friday, […]
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2020 Health Literacy in Dentistry Essay Contest
Detroit Mercy Dental is participating in the national 2020 ADA Health Literacy in Dentistry Essay Contest, with this year’s essay topic, Why Your Dentist Wants You To Get The HPV Vaccine, reflects the recent FDA approval of the HPV vaccine for the prevention of oropharyngeal cancer. The contest begins on September 15th and the deadline to submit your essay to Adrianna Moreno is October 30th. The contest winner […]
Administrative Announcements: Office of Diversity & Inclusion
We are excited to announce that Mr. Melvin Lunkins has transitioned into this role. Melvin has been at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry since 2017 where he has worked as the Coordinator for Diversity & Inclusion. During his time in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion we have seen continued growth in […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Door Decoration Contest
An annual contest to celebrate heritage, diversity and Detroit Mercy pride. September theme: Hispanic Heritage History Month We would like your participation in the door decoration contest for Hispanic Heritage History Month! This voluntary opportunity to encourage inclusivity and celebrate equity is meaningful to our entire dental school community. We encourage students to collaborate with faculty and staff for door […]
Fitness Floor Open at McNichols Today
Hours of Operation Student Fitness Center Tommy’s Smoothies & Snacks Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FITNESS FLOOR REOPENING Monday, September 21 Modifications –We have modified […]
COVID-19 Referral Reports
Employees, students and others may refer a member of the Detroit Mercy community who may be exhibiting concerning behavior related to COVID-19 University Guidelines. Concerns regarding students experiencing symptoms or in contact with others who are ill may be shared using this form. Here is the form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofDetroitMercy&layout_id=19
Jewish High Holidays in a Pandemic
Rosh Hashanah was last weekend and Yom Kippur will be next weekend. L’shanah tovah to all who celebrated! If you’re curious about how local communities are celebrating, here’s some information: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/09/18/jewish-community-rosh-hashanah-high-holidays-amid-pandemic/5801571002/?fbclid=IwAR3V_XAe6gPvgw5wf6rh4OAnvPA1Gj4UYGIrP0kW0e6ys6R6FCkCa32yxcg
Bookstore Open this Friday
The bookstore will be open this Friday from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
This Sunday: Outdoor Yoga @ Corktown Campus
ASDA Wellness & the Office of Student Services will sponsor a free outdoor socially distanced yoga class at the School of Dentistry this Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm. We’ll meet in the parking lot. Please bring your own mat if possible!
ASDA Fever Week
This week is the annual ASDA Fever Week! Although we wish we could meet the class of 2024 in person, this year’s Fever Week events will all take place online. Throughout the whole week: Track your steps and submit them HERE for our UDM vs UofM Steps Challenge https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Sp7H7VQbQ6dRn_IK5gWuX-Bx_VkWhWOcd1FWOU7ZmiU/edit#gid=0 Check our Instagram (@detroit.mercy.asda) daily to meet our e-board through our […]