News
November is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month.
Student United Way, Madonna University Athletics, and Student Life will host events to bring awareness to poverty across the United States. The even takes place Nov. 19. A new study released by Michigan State University should make many recent or future graduates of all colleges or universities happy.
Amid the never-ending efforts to assist in the Madonna Mission, alumni donors have provided generously throughout the years. As a special way of saying thank you, Madonna University toasts to their name during the third annual Cheers to U wine tasting event.
The Madonna Muse is a literary print publication that was first published in 2007. Created by Language and Literature professor, Ioana Fracassi with the support of colleagues and former Dean of Arts and Humanities, Katie O’Dowd, the publication is a means to showcase the artistic pursuits of the Madonna community.
Madonna students recently attended a jaw-dropping performance of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Hilberry Theater at Wayne State University. Students who attended provided their opinions about the play.
Madonna’s 19th annual Scholar-Am Classic golf outing proved a success with more than $50,000 raised for scholarship funds.
Madonna’s mission and values are embraced in Bible study club.
Madonna students and staff gather every week to discuss current ethical, moral and Christian issues. The group is involved with other college CRU groups in the metro-Detroit area and are dedicated to promoting the Christian values that Madonna University strongly upholds. 
The Madonna University bookstore and Barnes & Noble College have partnered with the St. Baldrick’s foundation in their efforts to fund childhood cancer research. Students are urged to use social media to spread awareness.
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The university has created two new health sciences majors—Population Health Care Management and Health Care Informatics and Quality Systems Management. Students studying these concentrations of health science will be prepared to work in the changing health care field.
Madonna students learned about the most polluted area in Michigan during a tour for their Healthcare Informatics class.
The class is tasked with the job of collecting demographic information to create a data system for a project. Identifying health issues along with ethnic backgrounds and location support the purpose of the assignment. Madonna University’s Lions Club and Ford MU Community Corps Journalism/Communication team will hold an electronic waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in the parking lot of the main academic building at the university.
Eileen Ashley, the director of Comerica’s Wealth Management Division, gave students six pieces of advice including success is what you make it and be strategic, have a plan, but also be flexible.
Student members of the National Association of Teachers Singing audition for a place in a master class in the spring.
Attending college can be difficult for just about everyone. In particular, freshmen have the most stressful time as they have to adjust to a whole new life. However, freshmen students who attend Madonna University may have an easier time adapting with a new program
Fr. Patrick Gonyeau of the famous Shrine of the Little Flower joined Madonna University’s Campus Ministry for a lovely twilight retreat focused on hearing God’s will, even when it’s hard.
The Madonna University TOMS club is supporting the new campaign that is working to provide vision care for those in need around the world.
For many people, having to decide which college to attend involves taking a walk-through of said institution to get a better perspective of what the school has to offer. It gives a better real-world feel for the school instead of viewing a website or reading a pamphlet. Madonna University, they give tours just like any other college; however, for one whole day, the school invites upcoming students to a bigger event than just a pedestrian tour.
Madonna’s education honor society held Zumba event Monday night in order to collect books for a local school’s library.
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Diversions
Through the end of November, Madonna University is celebrating the life and art of Marie-Rose Coenegrachts. Her art, which mostly depicts the vast mountains and villages of France, her home country of Belgium, and New Mexico, is exquisite and on display in Madonna’s art gallery.
Auditions and callbacks for A Christmas Carol the Musical were successful. The cast list has been posted. The play will be presented Dec. 5 and 6.
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If there are people who live in the Detroit area and enjoy going to new restaurants, there is another one to add to the list. However, new to Detroiters, its food has been in the mouth of others across the country.
‘This movie about the legendary monster, played by Luke Evans, fails to rise up to meet already subpar expectations.
Adam Wingard’s most recent work will shock audiences across the country. Check out what makes this film a standout production.
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Sports
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The five seniors in the Crusaders basketball programs have made a significant impact on their respective programs and in return, their experience here has made a positive impact on them as individuals.
All five seniors have big career plans after graduation, but are focused on soaking up the moments of their final season. 
Former Crusader Bobby Naubert extends basketball career overseas in Germany.
“Finding the right match with respect to program and coaching has been a journey. As it turned out, there was a European team that needed a point guard and I was blessed to receive an invitation to try out,” he said. When his playing days are over, he plans to return to MU to finish his education. |
Student-athletes host card making in Take-5 Lounge
The athletic community kicked off its first service event since the Student-Athlete Advisory Board was formed. The athletes and other students made cards that will be given to hospitalized children.
Opinion
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As a student at Madonna University, my ability to study and
research effectively has always been the top priority for professors and
faculty alike. Whether I am listening to a teacher explain the need for
study-time, or utilizing Madonna’s many resources, such as the computer labs
and library, I always know that my academic efforts are supported. That being
said, Madonna’s strong devotion to my success has achieved a new standard.
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The term “New Evangelization” was coined in the 1980s by Pope St. John Paul II, and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI popularized it.
Now it’s our turn to help it grow at Madonna University. |
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With all of the numerous messages people hear in life, especially while growing up, one of the many was to get married. Well, from a new study that has been released, it seems many people are ignoring that lesson.
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Fundraising bring stress to already busy student-athletes. Previous options like golf outings and casino trips have been banned, leaving us with few money-making options.
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