Submit your Poems by February 15th! ✍️ Dudley Randall Poetry Prize ✍️

DEADLINE EXTENDED: FEBRUARY 15TH

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We are excited to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Dudley Randall Poetry Prize!

Each year, the Detroit Mercy English Department honors Dudley Randall, the late poet, publisher, and University of Detroit Mercy librarian and poet-in-residence, by sponsoring a poetry competition in his name. Detroit Mercy undergraduates are eligible to submit one poem of 55 or fewer lines—all topics and poetic forms are welcome. This year’s judges are poets Claire Crabtree, Michael Lauchlan, and Alison Powell.

First Prize $150          Second Prize $75           Third Prize $50

Details on how to submit your poem are included on the entry form, which is available as a fillable PDF at this link: Dudley Randall Poetry Prize. The winner of the first prize must be available to read the poem at the annual Honors Convocation on Sunday, March 22, where all of the winners will be honored. Winning poems will also be published in The Varsity News.

Deadline for Submissions: Saturday, February 15th, 2020

Find out more about the Dudley Randall Poetry Prizes, including reading winning poems from previous years, at this link. For more information, contact english@udmercy.edu or see our webpage: http://udmercy.edu/english.

Endo Club Meeting This Wednesday

This Wednesday, February 12th, at 12:30 the Endo Club will be having a Resident Panel for all who would like to come and ask any questions you may have.  At a later date we will be having a hands-on Sim Lab experience with a Densply Rep.  There will be limited spots so those who come to the Resident Panel will have a greater chance at one of these spots.

Black History Month: Events This Week!

THE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN COLLABORATION WITH STUDENT NATIONAL DENTAL ASSOCIATION (SNDA) WILL BE PROMOTING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND FELLOWSHIP.

Black History Month-February 10, 2020

 Office of Diversity & Inclusion

  Video Series Week (2)

12:00-1:30 P.M.

DateSpirit ThemeComments
Monday, 2/10/2020METZFirst come, first serveCaribbean Buffet*2460 Slavery by Another Name (A)45min12:00-1:30 P.M.    http://www.pbs.org/tpt/slavery-by-another-name/watch/84min
Tuesday, 2/11/2020METZFirst come, first serveBarbecue Cookout Buffet*2460  Slavery by Another Name (B)45min12:00-1:30 P.M.
Wednesday, 2/12/2020METZFirst come, first serveSubway*RM 2460How Redlining Shaped America As We Know It30min12:00-1:30 P.M.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-yD0wGxAc
Thursday, 2/13/2020METZFirst come, first serveGrilled Salmon*RM 2460Black Love day Love Languages-Bailey Anderson12:15pm-12:45 P.M.RM. 1400
Friday, 2/14/2020METZFirst come, first serveSubway*RM 2460   Valentine’s DayMovie & Facts Discussion-Crossword Puzzle turn-in-Raffle Prizes-PrizesBlack History Facts/Movie Trivia

National Alliance on Mental Illness-In Our Own Voice presentation 2/13

All members of the Detroit Mercy community are welcome to attend the National Alliance on Mental Illness-In Our Own Voice presentation taking place on

February 13th 2020 from 6:30-8:30PM in CHM 114.  

This event is hosted by the McAuley School of Nursing Wellness Center and University Suicide Prevention Committee.  The presentation is supported by a Mission Micro Grant.   

In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique public education program developed by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), in which two trained speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery.  The speakers take their audience on a journey discussing their dark days, acceptance, treatment, coping skills and successes, hopes and dreams.

IOOV is an opportunity for those who have struggled with mental illness to gain confidence and share their individual experiences of recovery while raising awareness and reducing stigma in their communities.  

At the end of the IOOV presentation, audience members are encouraged to offer feedback and ask questions. The more audience members become involved, the closer they come to understanding what it is like to live with a mental illness and stay in recovery.

IOOV presentations are given to individuals who are dealing with a mental illness, students, law enforcement officials, educators, providers, faith community members, politicians, professionals, inmates, and any interested civic groups.

Kristen Carney, Personal Counselor, from the Wellness Center will be leading a post presentation discussion about campus resources.

This event is an excellent opportunity to create awareness within our community of the isolation and disparity experienced by individuals and families dealing with mental illness.

Wellness Center: Updated Hours

The Wellness Center on the McNichols Campus has extended their hours on Wednesdays, now open 9am-7pm, we are open from 9-4 all other week days. We have two Nurse Practitioners, Amy and Erin. If you have the Aetna student insurance your visit is usually 100% covered! We currently don’t accept other insurances, however, you can still be seen for a small fee. This can be charged to your student account which you can pay at later date. We take walk-ins or appointments! 

The Wellness Center is located at 104 West Quad on the McNichols Campus.

This Friday: Talent Show!!

Tickets for the Talent Show are on sale this week during lunchtime across from the cafeteria! Both SGA and class officers will be selling tickets. Tickets are $15 and faculty/staff/students can purchase up to 2 tickets each for the show. We will be accepting cash and personal checks made out to “Detroit Mercy Dental Student Government.” Tickets can also be purchased from Adrianna Moreno in 457.

Again, the Talent Show is Friday, February 7th at 7pm and will be held in the Gem Theatre. Tickets are required for entry, so please make sure to keep track of your ticket! There will be food available for purchase and a cash bar at the venue.

Attendees commonly park in the parking structure behind the Gem Theatre. Generally the fee is $10, cash only! 

Those performing in the show do not need to purchase a ticket. 

Black History Month Events-Corktown Campus

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion in collaboration with Student National Dental Association (SNDA) will be promoting events and activities throughout the month of February for your enjoyment, education, and fellowship.  

All events are open to alumni, students, faculty, and staff.  Most events will have refreshments.  We will also be giving out bracelets to those who have not received one.  If you have any questions, you may contact Melvin Lunkins at any time.

***EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PARTICIPATE AND DECORATE YOUR DOOR OR OFFICE SPACE WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF DIVERSITY & INCLUSION, PLEASE VISIT MELVIN LUNKINS IN OFFICE 457 ANY TIME, ITEMS INCLUDE:

ORANGE, BLACK, WHITE, AND DARK BLUE, TAPE, SCISSORS, MARKERS, AND GLUE (ALL SUPPLIES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF COURSE).

Black His/Herstory Month

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

 Spirit Week (1)

Daily listserve Black History Facts

Monday, 2/3/2020International/Diversity Day Or “Wear RED”Wear something unique to your cultural or wear the color “RED” symbolizing “blood” connection we all share as humans.
Tuesday, 2/4/2020Kente Ribbons There is a difference between appropriation and appreciation.  kente-a brightly colored, banded material made in Ghana.—will be available through the schoolWear your /Kente Ribbion or wear “Colors from the rainbow” to celebrate the Diversity of all people.
Wednesday, 2/5/2020HBCU Day Or “wear green” HBCU- historically black colleges and universities  Share the importance of HBCU’s in our history. Wear the colors of an HBCU or wear “Green” Symbolizing the “land” we live on together and share. 
Thursday, 2/6/2020Origins T-Shirt Day or “wear blue”Wear a t-shirt that celebrates your origin or wear “Blue” representing your commitment to do your part to promote Freedom and Justice
Friday, 2/7/2020 Black Excellence“wear Black” Black Excellence-wear “black” to raise awareness about the injustices facing the Black community and the “pride” in the history of Black people.

 Office of Diversity & Inclusion

  Video Series Week (2)

12:00-1:30 P.M.

DateSpirit ThemeComments
Monday, 2/10/2020METZFirst come, first serveCaribbean Buffet*2460  Slavery by Another Name (A)45min   http://www.pbs.org/tpt/slavery-by-another-name/watch/84min
Tuesday, 2/11/2020METZFirst come, first serveBarbecue Cookout Buffet*2460   Slavery by Another Name (B)45min
Wednesday, 2/12/2020METZFirst come, first serveSubway*RM 2460 How Redlining Shaped America As We Know It30minhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-yD0wGxAc 
Thursday, 2/13/2020METZFirst come, first serveGrilled Salmon*RM 2460 Black Love dayRESERVATION REQUIRED Love Languages-Bailey Anderson 12:15pm-12:45pmRM. 1400 
Friday, 2/14/2020METZFirst come, first serveSubway*RM 2460   Movie & Facts Discussion-Crossword Puzzle turn-in-Raffle Prizes-PrizesBlack History Facts/Movie Trivia

 Office of Diversity & Inclusion

 Black Herstory Week- (3)

12-1pm

Date Comments
Monday, 2/24/2020   Celebrating Black Herstory Week      EVENTS AND LOCATIONS WILL BE SHARED THE WEEK PRIOR 
Tuesday, 2/25/2020
Wednesday, 2/26/2020
Thursday, 2/27/2020
Friday, 2/28/2020

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

 Week of service (4)

DateSpirit ThemeComments
Monday, 2/17/2020Community Outreach-Kids   Contact Aimee Yarde for volunteer opportunitiesyardeai@udmercy.edu
Tuesday, 2/18/2020Community Outreach-Older Adults
Wednesday, 2/19/2020Community Outreach -Kids
Thursday, 2/20/2020Community Outreach -Older Adults
Friday, 2/21/2020Community Outreach-Kids
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
     
3International/Diversity Day Or “Wear RED” Wear something unique to your cultural or wear the color “RED” symbolizing “blood” connection we all share as humans.4Wear your /Kente Ribbons or wear “Colors from the rainbow” to celebrate the Diversity of all people. Kente Ribbons-Kente-a brightly colored, banded material made in Ghana.—will be available through the school. There is a difference between appropriation and appreciation. 5HBCU Day Or “wear green”  Share the importance of HBCU’s in our history. Wear the colors of an HBCU or wear “Green” Symbolizing the “land” we live on together and share. HBCU- historically black colleges and universities  6Origins T-Shirt Day or “wear blue” Wear a t-shirt that celebrates your origin or wear “Blue” representing your commitment to do your part to promote Freedom and Justice7 Black Excellence“wear Black” Black Excellence-wear “black” to raise awareness about the injustices facing the Black community and the “pride” in the history of Black people.
10Slavery by Another Name (A) First come, first serveCaribbean Buffet*11Slavery by Another Name (B) First come, first serveBarbecue Cookout Buffet*12How Redlining Shaped Black America As We Know It First come, first serveSubway* 13Black Love Day- Reservation Required 14Video series Discussion First come, first serveSubway* -Crossword Puzzle turn-in-Raffle Prizes-PrizesBlack History Facts/Movie Trivia
   Celebrating Women in Dentistry (WEEK 3) 
24SNDA Kids Outreach25Older Adult Outreach26SNDA Kids Outreach27Older Adult Outreach28Kids Outreach