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2021 Events 1 // School-Wide Leadership Training Program presented by Bell Leadership Institute // August 23-25 Various facilitators from the Bell Leadership Institute presented “Optimizing Teams Through Commitment, Trust and Communication” in a school-wide leadership training. This 3-day custom-designed seminar integrated concepts and strategies from Bell Leadership’s 50 years of research and consulting. The seminar focused on assisting all members of the Detroit Mercy Dental school community to build their own personal effectiveness in leading, learning, and teaching. Through facilitated groups and breakout discussions, participants further developed skills to work effectively in their current and future teams through building trust and the skills needed to openly communicate.
2 // Boat Cruise // September 24 School of Dentistry students were excited to resume the annual ASDA & SGA Boat Cruise on the Detroit Princess. All classes enjoyed a night out with music and dancing at the sold-out event, kicking off a new academic year.
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3 // Titans for Teeth Virtual 5K // October
Detroit Mercy Dental’s first-ever virtual 5k was held in October. Participants from across the U.S. walked, ran and strolled for a cause. Sponsored by Dinka Dental, Michigan Dental Association (MDA) and MDA Insurance, the Titans for Teeth Virtual 5K encouraged participants to be active at their own pace and place. A donation benefiting the Titans for Teeth Mobile Clinic was made on behalf of all participants, allowing uninsured children to receive dental care at little to no cost. Participants also joined in challenges to win prizes.
4 4 // Dental Hygiene Class Breast Cancer Awareness Month // October In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Dental Hygiene Class of 2022 held a fundraiser, selling pink ribbon enamel pins. Students and faculty wore their pins throughout the month in support of the cause. Proceeds of the sale, which was organized by class vice president, Ellese Smith, will support breast cancer research.
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LEADING EDGE VOLUME 30, ISSUE 1 2022
