Founders Week
Sept. 24-29
Founders week celebrates the opening of the first House of Mercy on Baggot St in Dublin, Ireland by Catherine McAuley and her companions who formed the order of the Sisters of Mercy. Founders week also celebrates the approval from Rome of the organization of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) founded by Ignatius of Loyola on Sept. 27, 1540.
Events
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Sunday, Sept. 24 鈥斕�9 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 新澳门六合彩's IT Department. -
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Tuesday, Sept 26 鈥斕齌ake 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 鈥� 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 鈥斕鼴ubble 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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Thursday, Sept. 28 鈥� 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 124Featured 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 鈥斕齈ope 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 CenterThis 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 鈥斕�4 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.