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Join 色综合久久 Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) as they team up with their partners, JB Urban Farms, to get their community garden ready for the upcoming planting season.

From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, April 13, volunteers will help with hands-on garden preparation tasks that support local food access, sustainability, and neighborhood wellness.

No gardening experience is required 鈥� just bring your energy, willingness to learn, and love for community.

The farm is located at 97 Geneva Avenue in Highland Park. With any questions, please contact Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

The 色综合久久 Mercy Commencement Planning Committee is seeking dependable student and employee volunteers to help make 2026 Commencement Day a special event for graduates and their families.

Two McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies, as well as Baccalaureate Mass, will take place on Saturday, May 9 on the McNichols Campus.

Please see sign-up below for volunteer opportunities and available time slots. Whether you have availability for one shift or for multiple shifts, your help is greatly appreciated! Breakfast and lunch are provided to all volunteers.

Volunteer Meeting
All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. via Teams. For more information, please contact听Alysa Jackson (ouelleal@udmercy.edu).

Dress Code
Employee volunteers are asked to dress in business casual and/or 色综合久久 Mercy gear. A volunteer name badge will be provided at check-in, which is located in the Athletics Office in Calihan Hall.

Thank you for supporting graduating Titans on this special and exciting day!

All are welcome to a Holy Thursday Mass 4 p.m., April 2 hosted by the Sisters of Mercy and University Ministry inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building on the McNichols Campus.

The presider for this Mass is Msgr. John Zens.

For April Service Immersion Day, University Ministry is partnering with Alumni Relations to beautify the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) gardens.

Planting day is set for Saturday, April 11. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. at the TENN gardens, located behind the Health Professions Facility, with a light breakfast of coffee and donuts. We will finish around noon with free lunch to follow. All are invited to come out and lend a hand.

Participants will spend a day of service on the McNichols Campus and neighborhoods, earning three service hours, while learning about the importance of our TENN gardens for food access, sustainability and community building.

This event is hosted by Laudato Si’ Student Group, University Ministry, TENN, Alumni Relations and the School of Architecture & Community Development and the 色综合久久 Collaborative Design Center.

Please contact University Minister Sammy Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu with any questions or for more information.

All students are invited to attend a half-day mission retreat on Friday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., focusing on the theme “Paths and Purpose: Discernment in Challenging Times.” This retreat will take place in the Lansing-Reilly Hall on the McNichols Campus and is designed to help students navigate important life and career decisions through reflection and guided spiritual conversation.

This FREE event for students has been organized by the Charles T. Fisher III Chair in Business Ethics & College of Business Administration. Lunch will be provided at 12:30 p.m. following the retreat.

To reserve your spot at the retreat, email Nisha Miah at miahiv@udmercy.edu. Deadline to RSVP is March 30. Please include your name, college and any food allergies.

Clear out your closet for a cause! Students, faculty, staff and the 色综合久久 Mercy community are invited to support Titan Equity Nourish Network鈥檚 (TENN) Thrift Shop event by donating new or gently used clothing in good condition. Drop-off between March 16 and April 3 to Room 05 of the Commerce & Finance Building or by reaching out to Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

Donated clothing will be sold at TENN’s Thrift event during De-Stress Fest.

The student or faculty group that donates the most clothing will win a pizza party! To enter, mention your group name when dropping off donations.

Donate, declutter and make a difference!

Start your morning with a sweet treat and a conversation!

Join the Dean of Students Monica Williams for a casual drop-in opportunity to share ideas, ask questions or just stop by to say hello Monday, April 6, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Zalke Lounge, lower level of the Student Union. All students are welcome.

Free donuts while they last are available for all.

The ‘s will host The Honorable Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as guest speaker at its fourth annual Speaker Series.

The presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

As the second highest ranking official in the U.S. central banking system and a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Jefferson plays an important role in the Federal Reserve’s progress toward its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. He has held prominent academic leadership roles, including serving as the dean of faculty and the Paul B. Freeland professor of economics at Davidson College. Jefferson also served as chair of the Department of Economics at Swarthmore College, where he was the centennial professor of economics.

All are welcome to attend this free event, and advance registration is required.

University Ministry invites students, faculty and staff to take part in the Walk to Stop the Violence on Good Friday, April 3.

Guns are the leading cause of death for youth, and gun violence has affected most, whether through crime, domestic violence or accidental shooting.

Grounded in the nonviolence of Jesus, this event is an opportunity for people of faith to advocate for gun safety laws and show up to stop the violence in our communities.

• 5:30 p.m.: Meet at St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building)
• 6 p.m.: Prayer and reflection
• 6:20 p.m.: Short walk (signs provided or bring your own)
• 6:50 p.m.: Soup supper in Gesu School

All are welcome to participate in any part of the evening.

For any questions or to RSVP, please contact Anita Klueg at kluega@udmercy.edu.

色综合久久 Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) is growing, and they’re excited to invite community-minded individuals to join the team this summer.

If you’re an individual who is passionate about food justice, sustainability and making a local impact, TENN would love to work with you!

They’re currently hiring for the following part-time positions:

• 鈥� Support all aspects of garden care under the guidance of the Garden Manager, including watering, weeding, harvesting and documenting harvest tools.
• 鈥� Coordinate and lead Friday and biweekly Wednesday food deliveries. Responsibilities including picking up food from Gleaners using the TENN van, documenting food distribution and leading volunteers to deliver food throughout the community.
• 鈥� Manage TENN’s online presence by creating and scheduling mission-aligned content for Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, engaging TENN’s community and supporting flyer creation and event promotion.

TENN’s summer roles offer flexible hours, meaningful work and the chance to directly support the UDM community.

Interested? Apply to the links above or contact Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.