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Mission Week

Sept. 24-29

Mission Week Sponsored by University Ministry, Office of Mission Integration We are Mercy. We are Jesuit. Sisters of Mercy. Society of Jesus.

Mission week celebrates the gathering of our community to honor, reflect on and learn more about our Mission and Identity through our Mercy heritage and Ignatian traditions. 

Events

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    Sunday, Sept. 24 —Ìý9 p.m. Student Mass

    9 p.m. Sunday Student Mass at St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce and Finance Building on the McNichols Campus. Mercy reflection and free snacks after Mass. Guest reflection provided by Sr. Renee Kettering, RSM, who is a Sister of Mercy and director of Enterprise Applications in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±'s IT Department.
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    Tuesday, Sept 26 —ÌýTake Back the Night March

    Take Back the Night

    6 p.m. Meet in The Amp 

    Join a march across campus to support safe communities, oppose gender-based violence and stand in solidarity with women and others affected by sexual violence and other forms of discrimination. All are welcome! There will be pizza. Meet in the Amp.

    This event is hosted by the Office of Title IX, Women's and Gender Studies and University Ministry.

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    Wednesday, Sept. 27 — Founders Week Mass & Pizza / Wednesday Welcome Cookies / Midweek Mindfulness

    Mass

    12 p.m.
    Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president for Mission Integration, will preside at this 12 p.m. Mass, which is sponsored by the Office of Mission Integration. Pizza follows the Mass in the Commerce and Finance Building, Room 233. All are welcome!

    Wednesday Welcome Cookies

    1:30 - 4 p.m.
    University Ministry Office Student Union Lower Level
    Offering weekly home-baked cookies, coffee and tea.

    Midweek Mindfulness in the Holy Spirit Chapel

    shifted time to 3 p.m. (not 12:30p.m.)

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    Thursday, Sept. 28 —ÌýBubble Tea and Treats

    12:30-2 p.m. Bubble Tea and Treats: Hear student stories from Ireland and the National Jesuit Leadership Conference at this Founders Week social event, cohosted by Student Life and University Ministry at the Student Union Fountain Terrace. Free food and drinks will be provided.

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    A graphic for Bubble Tea and Treats, Thursday, Sept. 28, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Student Union Fountain Terrace. Founders Week social event with free food and drinks. RSVP with QR code. Hear student stories from Ireland and the National Jesuit Leadership Conference, cohosted by Student Life and University Ministry. Bubble tea with the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½± logo and muffins/breakfast pastries are featured on the graphic.

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    Thursday, Sept. 28 — Employee Event: Achieving a Beloved Community

    Please join the Office of Mission Integration and University Ministry for food, wine, and conversation

    Join a Detroit Mercy Roundtable on Non-violence

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
    5:30p.m. in CHP 124

    Featured speakers:

    • Bailey Andersen, Director of Student Health & Wellness Services, School of Dentistry
    • Erin Archerd, Associate Professor of Law, School of Law
    • Juliette Daniels, Assistant Dean for Student Services & Enrollment Management, School of Dentistry
    • Joe Eisenhauer, Dean, College of Business Administration
    • Megan Novell, Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Specialist
    • Thomas Provost, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Community Development
    • Prasad Venugopal, Professor of Physics, College of Engineering and Science

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    Friday, Sept. 29 —ÌýPope Francis Service Day

    Come and serve at the Pope Francis Center in downtown Detroit with other students, faculty and staff. Registration is required and space is limited. 

    Friday, Sept. 29 at the Pope Francis Center
    This opportunity is open to faculty, staff and students who want to participate. 
    Must arrive at the Pope Francis Center no later 6:45 a.m. Carpool options are available, if needed.
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    Saturday, Sept. 30 —Ìý4 p.m. Homecoming weekend Mass

    Join the University community during Homecoming weekend to celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce and Finance Building. There will also be a regular 9 p.m. Sunday Student Mass on Oct. 1.