U of D Jesuit is excited to partner with OneCause (formerly BidPal) for the 2018 Scholarship Auction! Mobile bidding is a paperless bidding method that allows you to bid straight from your smart phone. Some features include:

• Set automatic bid increases
• Online preview of auction packages
• Alerts sent to you mobile device if you are about to be outbid
• Easily see which items have no bids
• Faster checkout at the end of the night

Please be assured that there will be plenty of students, trained volunteers and OneCause staff on-site to assist you.

Click here to learn more about mobile bidding

AUCTION FAST FACTS

Purpose

The goal of this event is to raise unrestricted funds for student tuition assistance

Theme

Adventure Awaits!

Auction Stats

2017 Live Auction Highlights

• Mayor Mike Duggan’s Luxury suite for 18 at the Little Caesars Arena
• VIP Hamilton Broadway Experience
• Seven-Night Luxury Vacation with Exclusive Resorts
• Two Badges to any one Day of the 2018-2019 Masters Golf Tournament
• Detroit Lions Suite Package for 12

2017 Corporate Sponsors

SCHOOL FAST FACTS

More than 140-years of commitment to Detroit

• One of the oldest high schools in Detroit and Michigan
• Founded in 1877 on Jefferson Avenue (next to today’s Renaissance Center)
• Moved in 1931 to its current campus on West Seven Mile Road
• Decided in 1976 to stay in Detroit when, at that time, other Detroit Catholic high schools and other institutions were either closing or moving to the suburbs
• Expansion during 1998 -2001 included ten classrooms, auxiliary gym, fine arts rooms, and support offices
• Profiled in Time magazine article “Last One Standing” on the school's commitment to Detroit

An economic, geographic, racial, and religious diverse student body

• 900 young men in grades 7-12 representing more than 70 communities in seven counties
• 20% of the students reside in the City of Detroit
• 34% of the students receive $2.3 million in tuition assistance
• 28% of students are non-Catholic

470-year Jesuit education philosophy emphasizing Academic Excellence, Faith Formation, and Community Service

• One of the highest average ACT scores in the State
• 100% of graduating seniors accepted at colleges and universities.
• 2012 National Academic Champions. Eight consecutive years competing in National Championship
• Student-built electric-battery vehicle and prototype gasoline vehicles are #1 in the State performing better than U of Michigan, U of D Mercy, LTU, and other high schools.
• Competed in the 2015 and 2016 Robotics World Championships
• Dedicated weekly community service program for all senior-year students as part of curriculum
• “Men for Others” demonstrated through community service projects and volunteer activities, including elementary schools, hospices, senior-citizens homes, and food banks

$16 million investment in a new STEM-education facility

• Largest dollar STEM investment of any high school in Detroit and Michigan, in recent years
• 100% privately-funded by alumni, parents and friends
• 40,000 sq. ft. facility addition focused on full STEM programs
• Doubles state-of-the-art education space for biology, chemistry, and physics
• Dedicated classroom and laboratory for 7^th and 8^th grade students
• New Eco-car, Robotics, and Engineering labs
• Opened in 2016 school year

Cub athletics

• 14 Varsity High School sports offered
• 8 Academy sports offered
• 30 High School teams in total offering countless opportunities to students
• 13 Academy teams in total offered.
• High School teams are members of the Detroit Catholic League and MHSAA
• Academy teams are members of the CYO

Auction Volunteers

There are many volunteer opportunities available for our annual auction. From Acquisitions to Decorations, Set-up to Clean-up and everything in between – we have a job for you! If you have volunteered in the past or want to volunteer but not sure where, please contact us!

An event of this size takes more than 200 volunteers – your time and talents are greatly appreciated!

Click here to see more information and to sign-up via Google docs.

Auction donations can be dropped-off to the receptionist at the Visitors Entrance (Door #1) on schools days from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM. The auction department will be available at various school functions such as Mini Class Nights and Mothers' Club Meetings. To make special arrangements contact the auction office at auction@uofdjesuit.org or 313-927-2332.

What Can I Donate To Make The Auction a Success?

We hope you will consider supporting our efforts by donating an item for our Auction. Donations received by October 13th, 2018 will be acknowledged in our Program Book, which will be distributed to more than 625 Auction attendees and parents as well as available for others to see online. Below is a donor form which you can complete and submit with your donation. All support will be acknowledged with a letter which includes information regarding your potential charitable deduction.

donation Form

Each year, University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy invites corporations and interested parties to become corporate partners for the annual auction.

Corporate partners receive significant name recognition since their logos appear prominently on invitations, flyers, programs, advertising banners, the auction web site, external ad campaigns and in any publicity campaigns.

U of D Jesuit welcomes companies, large and small, to help us reach our audience through various auction programs. By underwriting a portion of this event, corporate partners enjoy opportunities such as:

• Enhancing your company profile through a close association with the U of D Jesuit and our constituent base.
• Networking opportunities with other corporate executives, influential patrons and board members
• Prominent name recognition in media and corporate community

Corporate partners are encouraged to provide unrestricted funds to be used to directly support the auction and corresponding events.

Click here to learn more about the our partnership opportunities.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa.Harrison@UofDJesuit.org