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• Theatre Company presents ‘The Grown Ups,’ April 4-6 and April 11-13

  Monday March 24, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy Theatre Company‘s production of The Grown Ups, by Simon Henriques and Skylar Fox, will be performed across two weekends, April 4-6 and April 11-13 at the Marlene Boll Theatre located at 1401 Broadway StreetÌýin downtown Detroit. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

  Grab a s’more and immerse yourself in this dark satire directed by Andrew Papa about a group of camp counselors thrust into a struggle to shape the leaders of tomorrow amidst looming uncertainty and fraught relationships.

  The story unfolds underneath the starlit sky, as the campers drift off to sleep and the lake whispers its lullabies, and it’s time for the counselors to unwind. But amidst the tranquility, there’s an undercurrent of tension. What awaits in the morning to keep camp fun and safe? The news hints at something sinister, something lurking beyond the forest’s edge.

  Ticket costs:Ìý

  • Students and veterans: $10
  • Faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens: $18
  • Adults: $25

  Special events are as follows:

  • Friday, April 4: Opening Night Reception: Celebrate opening weekend with the cast and crew. Sponsored by Thomas E. Page ’71, ’76.
  • Saturday, April 5: Detroit Mercy Accepted Students Night: Free tickets for incoming Detroit Mercy first-year students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 for details and reservations.
  • Saturday, April 5: CHASS Night at the Theatre: $5 tickets for students and alumni of the College of Liberal Arts & Education/College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences with code CHASS25. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CLAE/CHASS by emailing theatre@udmercy.edu.
  • Sunday, April 6: Navigating Chaos: Drawing on historical precedents and contemporary analyses, join us in an exploration the resilience of American institutions, the role of government agencies and the impact on civil society in the event of a nation-wide crisis on American soil. Led by Department Chair and Professor of Political Science Genevieve E. Meyers and presented as part of the Detroit Theatre Discussion Project.
  • Friday, April 11: Community Night: Tickets are only $10!

  

• Gesu Detroit fundraiser with presentation of ‘American Prophet’ set for April 4

  Monday March 24, 2025
  

  Please join University Ministry and the Gesu Detroit Peace and Justice Committee at 7 p.m. Friday, April 4Ìýfor a presentation of the short film American Prophet, based on the life of Bishop Thomas Gumbleton.

  The film will be shown in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space. All are welcome to attend! There will be a Q&A with the director and cast following the film.

  The cost is “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $10. All proceeds will benefit the San Mateo Haitian Refugee Outreach Ministry in Puerto Rico.

  Please note that seating is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

• University Chorus presents gospel-style concert, March 28

  Thursday March 20, 2025
  

  The University Chorus and friends will present a Gospel-style concert on Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Chapel. All are welcome to attend.

  Admission to the concert is free, and it will last approximately 30 minutes.

  The chorus will present a choral work titled, Gospel Mass, by Robert Ray. The work features text from the Mass set in a gospel style. In addition to the chorus singing, the work features soloists, piano, bass guitar and drums.

• Volunteers needed to plan Bioneers conference

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  Volunteers are needed to help plan one of the University’s signature events: The Bioneers Detroit Conference.

  The 2025 Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit (GLBD) Conference will take place Oct. 2-3 on the McNichols Campus, and volunteers from all campuses are needed to serve on the conference planning committee. This is the seventh year that the University will host the conference and the 20th year the conference has occurred in Detroit.

  Bioneers is a nonprofit organization promoting practical environmental solutions and social innovation. The GLBD chapter brings these principles to our region, connecting local initiatives with the broader movement for ecological and social change.

  Chair Theroi Riggins (riggintl@udmercy.edu), working with Yvonne King (kingyv@udmercy.edu), administrative manager for the conference, is seeking volunteers for the 2025 planning committee and subcommittees.

  Volunteers will help shape the conference agenda and speaker selection, contribute to meaningful environmental and social justice work and gain leadership and event planning experience. They should be able to commit to monthly meetings from March through October, typically volunteering three to six hours per month, with increased involvement as the event nears.

  Committees & Responsibilities:

  • PR, Outreach, Graphics & Technology Committee: Manage e-marketing, website updates and outreach efforts. Oversee program brochure production and graphic design coordination. Handle technology and AV needs for sessions, registration and exhibits.
  • Food, Ambiance, Vendors & Logistics Committee: Plan meals, snacks and coordinate food donations. Organize arts performances, ceremonies and create engaging spaces. Manage exhibitor/vendor logistics, registration setup and event signage.
  • Program Committee: Develop the conference theme and review presentation proposals. Organize youth learnshops and coordinate school outreach. Oversee scheduling, budgeting and transportation logistics.
  • Young Bioneers Day & Youth Learnshops Committee: Coordinate with schools to organize youth learnshops. Manage youth registration and participation. Ensure an engaging and educational experience for young attendees.

  If you have questions, please contact Riggins atÌýriggintl@udmercy.edu.

  Get involved and sign up by March 31!

  

• SACD Dichotomy lecture series features Oriana Venti on March 24

  Wednesday March 19, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture & Community Development 2025 Dichotomy Lecture Series will feature architect Oriana Venti, who will present “Parque Coral de Volcadero: A Case Study on the Transformative Power of Architecture” on March 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the Exhibition Room of the Warren Loranger Architecture Building.

  All are welcome to attend this free and very informative event.

  The presentation will explore the origins, development and aftermath of the Volcadero Project. It will detail the methodology of EDIT studio, an innovative method that proposes the intersection of participatory design, moving knowledge and design build (Zingoni, 2014). This methodology involves:

  • future users and local experts (Engage)
  • designs based on the voices of the stakeholders (Design)
  • generates the possibility of change (Ignite)
  • transforms everyone involved in the project (Transform).

  Emphasis will be placed on participatory processes, social impact and lessons learned regarding participatory design, cultural exchange and environmental sustainability.

  Venti has an undergraduate degree in Architecture from Universidad de Oriente in Venezuela. Venti’s career as an architect has impacted various communities by leading and managing social projects using the participatory design methodology, which is a tool that enhances social agency in the intervention of public spaces. In 2020, she led the Volcadero Project, an example of binational collaboration between students and professors from the University of Tennessee, the University of Arizona and Universidad de Oriente, that resulted in three renowned awards in the United States, and most importantly, a great milestone for the community of Volcadero.

  Dichotomy is aÌýa student-led journal at ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸ó’s Ìýthat focuses on social justice and critical thought concerning intellectual, spiritual, ethical and social development both in and outside of Detroit.