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As part of Black History Month, 蘑菇视频 will hold a special screening of the award鈥憌inning documentary Redemption Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30鈥�8 p.m., in Room 113 of the Ford Life Sciences Building.

The documentary tells a story of transformation, tracing the life of Yusef Bunchy Shakur from a childhood shaped by abandonment and violence to his emergence as a respected community leader and thinker.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with Shakur. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.

This event is supported through a grant from the University鈥檚 Mission Micro Grant Program.

For more information, please contact Stacey Stevens at stevenst@udmercy.edu.

The College of Health Professions (CHP) will host a special presentation in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro Chapter on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12:45-1:55 p.m., in Room 114 of the Health Professions Facility.

Emergency medicine physician Aria Darling will share her personal lived experience with a mental health condition through the NAMI 鈥淚n Our Own Voice鈥� program.

This session offers an opportunity to learn directly from a healthcare professional who has navigated mental health challenges, helping to deepen understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and seeking treatment.

This event is supported by a Mission Micro Grant and hosted by the CHP Wellness Committee.

University Ministry and Home Away From Home will host a movie night on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. The classic comedy Sister Act (1992) will be shown in the Mercy Gathering Place, located on the first floor of Shiple Hall.

Bring a friend and come warm up with free homemade soup, hot chocolate, baked goods and, of course, plenty of popcorn.

This event is open to all students and faculty.

Kick off a Titans men’s basketball game while celebrating Black History Month at the Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night pregame event on Friday, February 20. All are invited.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Whitty Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus with camaraderie and food trucks, and just before the 7 p.m. tip, attendees will join a Cass Tech High School Marching Band drumline-led march from the Student Fitness Center into Calihan Hall.

The Titans men’s basketball squad hosts the Milwaukee Panthers, with a special Black History Month celebration featuring a Divine Nine performance at halftime. This event is co鈥慼osted by the Black Student Union and University Athletics.

蘑菇视频 will host an uplifting event for students focused on mental well鈥慴eing and thriving during the college experience on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 12:30-2 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

As part of , Josh Rivedal couples stand鈥憉p comedy with a keynote designed to teach students “How to live mentally well and crush it in college,” bringing mental health awareness to the McNichols Campus.

Rivedal has dedicated his life and career to bring awareness to mental health issues, suicide prevention and social change. In May 2011, he launched the one-man show and suicide prevention keynote听Kicking My Blue Genes in the Butt at Baruch College in New York City. In 2013, Skookum Hill published his memoir,听The Gospel According to Josh: A 28-Year Gentile Bar Mitzvah, now on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s recommended reading list. In 2014, Rivedal launched The i’Mpossible Project and since then has released four additional books. He continues to provide programming that positively influences and affects people worldwide–providing hope, help and life-saving skills.

This event is open to all students and offers an encouraging space to learn, laugh and strengthen mental well鈥慴eing.

蘑菇视频’s Spirit Store is hosting a student appreciation event on Thursday, Feb. 19, with students receiving 20% off clothing and gifts.

Students are invited to visit the Spirit Store in the Lower Level of Student Union on the McNichols Campus. Please visit the store from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19 for more details.

Tommy Titan鈥檚 birthday is almost here!

All are invited to stop by the Whitty Student Fitness Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-6 p.m., to enjoy cake and take a picture with the UDM鈥檚 fearless mascot.

Cake will be available while supplies last.

University Ministry will host a special time of prayer and reflection on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m., inside of the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Student Union, Lower Level.

Together, we will pray the Rosary, a traditional Catholic devotion, in support of Pope Leo XIV鈥檚 monthly intention for February: that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

While the rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer, all are welcome to participate. Rosary beads and easy-to-follow how-to guides will be provided.

For any questions, please contact glafond@udmercy.edu.

The Hive is a student-run pantry on the McNichols campus, and it is a resource for all currently enrolled UDM students.

If you’re having trouble making ends meet or are just running a little low on groceries while you wait for your next paycheck, bring your shopping bag to Room 143 in Reno Hall for FREE groceries, hygiene products and more.

Hours of operation:

• Mondays, 12-5 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 4-9 p.m.
• Thursdays, 12-5 p.m.

To learn more, please contact thehive@udmercy.edu or visit The Hive website.

Thomas Nail, distinguished scholar and professor of Philosophy at the University of Denver, will be the guest speaker at a pair of Philosophy Department events on Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19.

• March 18, The Figure of the Migrant, in Room 317 of the Briggs Building: The talk introduces the main ideas of Nail’s books, The Figure of the Migrant and Theory of the Border, rethinking the nature of political philosophy and history from the perspective of migration. Nail has expanded his analysis to incorporate the advent of climate change and migration in deep Earth history. The conversation will step back and look at the longest and widest frame for which to illuminate the current events of unprecedented global migration and climate change.
• March 19, The Birth of Order from Chaos: Perspectives from Comparative World Mythology, in Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space: The conversation explores the meaning of the word 鈥榗haos,鈥� from an immanent worldview where the oldest native language cosmogonic texts say the cosmos was born from chaos. During this lecture, Nail will present a summary of his research from his latest two unpublished books, The Birth of Chaos and The Birth of Order. His presentation will outline the common features of the world鈥檚 oldest recorded cosmogonies and argue that they offer a compelling movement-oriented alternative to post Axial-Age worldviews.

In addition to the works mentioned above, Nail is the author of numerous books, including Theory of the Earth, Marx in Motion, The Philosophy of Movement, Lucretius I, II, III, and Being and Motion. His research focuses on the philosophy of movement.

The March 18 event is co-sponsored by Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA).

All are welcome to attend to these free events. Please contact Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu with any questions or for more information.