NOVEMBER 18 • 2021 | 29

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awrence Technological
University’s Office of
Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion teamed up with
Hillel of Metro Detroit’s
Jewish students on campus to
bring emotional support dogs
to the Atrium on Wednesday,
Oct. 26.
The program, Pet a Puppy,
was designed to cultivate LTU
students’ sense of belonging
and engagement on campus.
As a student during COVID,
it made sense to create a pro-
gram that was comforting and

that everyone could enjoy.
Although I have been lucky
to have most of my classes
in-person, some of my peers
have not been so lucky. In
times of high stress, the key is
to do something calming or
enjoyable — and petting dogs
is on that list.
For many people, includ-
ing myself, virtual learning is
mentally draining. So, when
150 students showed up to pet
the dogs, it made sense (and
also, who doesn’t love to pet a
puppy?).

The dogs, including four
golden retrievers and one
Bernese mountain dog,
arrived with staff from the
Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs.
These special dogs are trained
to give affection and comfort
to anyone in need.
It seemed like everyone
loved their time together,
including the dogs! It was
really nice to see so many
diverse students participate
and further our connections

with each other.
I’m happy to say that this
won’t be the only great event
that Hillel is planning for LTU.
We are having a Shabbat din-
ner and Channukah event on
campus later this month. @

Tyler Shanbom is a freshman at

Lawrence Technological University.

Tyler is also enrolled in Hillel of Metro

Detroit’s J-Talk program, a Jewish

learning series led by Hillel of Metro

Detroit’s Rabbi/Educator Michele

Faudem.

Students at LTU enjoy some downtime with dogs.

Hillel of Metro Detroit helps sponsor
Pet a Puppy at Lawrence Technological
University.

Furry Therapy

Tyler Shanbom } jewish@edu writer

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