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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