Sponsored by University Ministry and Titan DreamersPlease contact Sr Erin McDonald, CSJ, University Minister for Service and Social Justice with any questions: mcdonaej@udmercy.edu
Monday March 8th at 7pm via Zoom: Guest Speaker and Alum Maria Ibarra-Frayre ’12Maria will share her personal story of being a DACA recipient and a college student at the University of Detroit Mercy where she received a BA in Social Work and English. Maria was valedictorian of her class and has been an incredible advocate for justice for immigrants. Please join us to learn more about the DACA program and Maria’s personal journey from undocumented youth to social justice advocate. Here is the link to register:
Register in advance for this program:https://udmercy-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEuf-qqrzsiGtRo6yAwFIv0iUhoD6st2wVi
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Wednesday March 10th at 7pm via Zoom: Guest Speaker José Arnulfo Cabrera from Ignatian Solidarity Network and Alex Vernon from Detroit Mercy’s School of Law Jose will present on important current policy and legislative actions related to immigration and especially to DACA and undocumented youth. Jose is the Director of Education and Advocacy for Migration with the Ignatian Solidarity Network. Jose is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH and is a DACA recipient. Alex Vernon is a professor in Detroit Mercy’s School of Law, and he direct the Immigration Law Clinic. There will be opportunity for small group discussion and large group Q&A. Please join us to learn more about important policy changes and to learn ways that we might advocate for immigration reform. Here is the link to register:
Register in advance for this program:https://udmercy-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErdOuurzorEtIGcml-igzBmyUBy_qVESZG
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Friday March 12th at 3pm via Zoom: Undocu-Student Open Mic “Night” (students only program)This program is designed to be open, safe and creative space for students to share personal stories about themselves or family members who have experienced migrating. Student allies are also welcomed to participate by sharing a poem or song that might express their support or solidarity with our sisters and brothers who have been displaced from their home country. This session will be facilitated by student leaders from Titan Dreamers group. Please come prepared to share, to have a listening spirit and a willingness to be open to the sacredness of people’s stories. Please register for this event with the link below:
Register in advance for this meeting:https://udmercy-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlcu-uqD4uGtaj-fPnTIiaGkqf9BL2XMpm
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note that during Detroit Mercy’s Undocu-Student Week there will also be a group of about 7 students who will be meeting virtually with state legislators to advocate for immigration reform. This particular group of students completed about 5 hours of training through the Ignatian Solidarity Network and Detroit Mercy’s University Ministry to prepare for these advocacy sessions.