University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry now has access to a resource to develop our understanding and application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Social Justice Resource Guide was created by McNichols Campus librarian Rebecca Tull. This guide provides an easy access resource to learn and contribute to DEI; however, it is not an exhaustive list. The Diversity and Inclusion Student […]
Monthly Archives: June 2020
NAAMA Scholarship
NAAMA is proud to support four students. Three accepted into medical school and one accepted into dental school in the USA.The scholarship amount is $5,000 per year, which cannot be renewed.The applications are open from June 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020.Scholarship award recipients will be notified by August 15, 2020.Good luck to all applicants.Apply […]
Juneteenth Celebration Day This Friday
Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In 2019, Governor Whitmer declared that June 19 will be recognizes as Juneteenth Celebration Day in Michigan. Most states recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Additionally, a number of businesses, including Quicken Loans in Detroit, recognize Juneteenth as company holidays. The City of Detroit […]
Art Contest Deadline Extended (June 20)
The deadline will be extended to June 20th to give everyone time to submit their creations. I hope we get to see everyone’s talent.As a reminder: You are all invited to enter the Microbiology ‘Stay Home’ Art Contest. Faculty, staff, students are all welcome to submit a Microbiology-themed art project (bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, or any possible relevance to microbiology). See attached flyer. Any […]
Virtual Alumni Panel Discussion
Attention all students! Please join us for a virtual Alumni Panel Discussion on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 pm. (the virtual doors will open at 5:45 p.m.). This event is hosted by the Dental Alumni Board and will include networking and informative discussions with alumni with various experiences. Connect with alumni to talk about interviewing […]
ADA Foundation Research Awards
Registration open for three ADA Foundation awards Registration for three ADA Foundation awards that provide financial assistance and leadership opportunities to dentists and researchers is now open. The deadline for each of the below opportunities is Thursday, June 25, 2020. Dr. David Whiston Leadership Program: Provides $5,000 to a promising leader, who is a member of a diverse group that has been traditionally underrepresented in leadership whose research excellence and leadership has made substantial contribution to improve the oral health of the public. The award funds will […]
Summer 2020 Phased Reopening Folder
Please be sure to review the Summer 2020 Phased Reopening folder in the Student Resource Center on Blackboard before returning to campus!
Return to Campus Documents
View the major documents surrounding your return to campus in the Summer 2020 Phased Reopening folder in the Student Resource Center.
Let’s Talk: Too Many Lives Lost
The latest reflection organized by Assistant to the President for Mission Integration Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos: While the Office of Mission Integration has put a pause on sending weekly videos to devote time to work on numerous projects related to our return to campus, our Jesuit and Mercy mission makes it impossible to remain silent in light […]
Did You Complete the 2020 Census?
It’s not too late! Click here to complete: https://2020census.gov/?cid=23746:census:sem.ga:p:dm:en:&utm_source=sem.ga&utm_medium=p&utm_campaign=dm:en&utm_content=23746&utm_term=census