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Enjoy a decades worth of fantastic ATP broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
Air date: 9/27/26
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With Professors Matt Mio, Heather Hill, Stephen Manning, Danielle Maxwell, Dan Maggio, Jim Tubbs and Dave Chow.
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Air date: 9/20/26
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With Professors Matt Mio, Beth Oljar, Danielle Maxwell, Dan Maggio, Jim Tubbs, Dave Chow, Heather Hill and Stephen Manning.
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Air Date: 9/13/26
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Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Heather Hill, Stephen Manning, Dave Chow, Danielle Maxwell, Jim Tubbs, Dan Maggio, Beth Oljar and special guest Leslie Mio.
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A brand new season of Ask The Professor begins next week; but since we’ve been enjoying some memories from the 2008 – 2009 season of Ask The Professor throughout most of the summer months, we wanted to re-air the last of three episodes the professors recorded in April. Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Dan Maggio, Stephen Manning, Heather Hill, Jim Tubbs, Dave Chow and Molly Barlow.
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Air date: 8/30/25
Host Matt Mio is joined by Professors Heather Hill, Stephen Manning, Dan Maggio, Danielle Maxwell, Jim Tubbs, Mara Livezey Dave Chow and Molly Barlow.
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Did you take some great photographs this summer? As we head into the fall term, consider capturing those special moments for your submission to the fourth annual Detroit Mercy Photography Contest!
The Detroit Mercy Photography Contest is supported by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning. This contest is open to all students enrolled in fall 2026, as well as UDM employees across all campuses.
Photography offers a mode of creative communication and a lens into the communities we inhabit and visit. Photographs can capture memorable moments and expressions, people, places and events. The Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning invite members of the Detroit Mercy community to submit digital photographs for consideration in this year’s contest.
Participants may submit one photograph per category. First-place winners in each category will receive a cash prize and an enlarged, mounted print of their winning photograph.
Be sure to visit the UDM photo contest page for contest rules, submission and release forms, and to view the previous winners. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 15.
Current categories for submissions include:
- Abstract/Conceptual: Images of unusual patterns, lighting or objects recognized for their design element (i.e., streaking light photos, mechanical structures, reflections in glass or metal, view from a strange angle). Images can be digitally enhanced or altered beyond the minor adjustments to create an entirely different photograph. All images must be produced by the photographer. The finished entry must still appear to be a photograph – not a drawing, illustration, painting or resemble other mixed media.
- People: Photos of people, alone or in a group. Such pictures may be candid, humorous, journalistic or interpretative portraits where an emphasis placed on the person, not the environment. The main focus should be people.*
- Nature/Scenic: Images or scenes of plant life, landscapes, seascapes, underwater, architectural and industrial scenes. Seasonal scenes which display a fundamental design or mood are also acceptable. The main focus should be nature/scenic.*
- Dusk to Dawn: Details the photographic imagery captured after the sun goes down. This includes but is not limited to starry skies, life under neon lights, streaking traffic lights, mother nature at night, scenic landscapes and cityscapes, film noir portraits, creative use of light and shadows.*
- Creatures: Images or scenes of animal life, wild creatures, insects, etc. (i.e., action shots of your pet, giraffes at the zoo, cows on a countryside, banana slugs in the forest). It may be a scenic environment, but the main focus should be the creature(s) or animal(s).*
*Accepted image enhancement in the People, Nature/Scenic, Dusk to Dawn, and Creatures categories must be limited to minor photo adjustments such as contrast, exposure, cropping, HDR, dodge and burn etc.
Call for judges: If you are interested in serving as a judge for the 2026 photo contest, please send an email expressing your interest to photocontest@udmercy.edu for consideration.
You may also direct any questions to photocontest@udmercy.edu.
View full contest details here.
Detroit Mercy’s College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) will offer an immersion trip to Brazil from May 17-27, providing participants with the opportunity to explore African continuities and contributions to contemporary society.
Those interested in this experience are encouraged to register for an upcoming virtual information session on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. A confirmation email with meeting details will be sent upon registration.
This immersion program to northeast Brazil will examine several issues relevant to the Afro-Brazilian diaspora, including racial affirmation, discourses of harmony and confrontation, and voices of presence and memory. These topics will be approached from the perspectives of music, art, history, religion, dance and folklore.
Participants will learn about the hierarchal religion of Candomblé and rhythms of samba while exploring the intersection of Catholicism with Africanicity in historic and present-day manifestations. The experience will also trace the history of a land that speaks to, from and about the Afro-Brazilian experience.
This program is open to UDM students, faculty, staff, alumni and University guests 18 years of age or older.
Travel grants are available to offset up to half of travel expenses for full-time undergraduate students pursuing a CHASS major or minor.
For more information, contact Lara Wasner at wasnerle@udmercy.edu or Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Shardé Chapman at chapmasn@udmercy.edu.
Register for informational meeting here.
Now in its 19th year, the Mission Micro-Grant Program awards annual grants of up to $200 to any full or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty or staff member in support of a wide range of activities that promote Detroit Mercy’s mission of being a Catholic, Mercy, Jesuit, urban and student-centered university.
There are only four criteria a project or activity must meet to be considered for a Mission Micro Grant:
- The project or activity must promote one or more elements of Detroit Mercy’s mission.
- You must personally be involved in the project or activity.
- You must be employed by the University during the time the project or activity takes place.
- The grant monies must be spent in the same fiscal year in which they are received.
Please visit the Mission Micro-Grant website to learn more about what type of projects are eligible for funding and project deadlines. You can also browse previously funded projects and activities.
The application process is very simple. One-page online applications are due Friday, Oct. 9. PLEASE NOTE: Only one grant application may be submitted per project.
Questions can be sent to Rosemary Weatherston at weatherr@udmercy.edu.
Submit application here.
The Department of Religious Studies is hosting a series of small group discussions on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas led by Fr. Greg Banazak. The encyclical deals with AI and its implications for our shared humanity.
Given the urgency of this issue, the sessions will offer a timely opportunity for students, faculty and staff to think through this important document. The series is planned as part of the 2026 Bruttell Series in Religion and Social Ethics. All are invited.
All sessions will be held in Briggs Building, Room 305, and refreshments will be available.
Three sessions are planned:
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:45-1:45 p.m.: “Dialoguing with Magnifica Humanitas: AI and Ethics”
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 12:45-1:45 p.m.: “Dialoguing with Magnifica Humanitas: AI and Religion”
- Monday, Oct. 26, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: “Dialoguing with Magnifica Humanitas: AI and Everyday Life”
The Detroit Mercy English Department will host the first Creative Writing Collective (CWC) of the fall semester on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 5:15-6:30 p.m., in the Briggs Building, Room 202. The gathering will be led by Senior Adjunct Instructor and Poet-in-Residence Michael Lauchlan.
The CWC provides a relaxed, supportive environment for all students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community to read, write and chat together.
All are welcome, and no creative writing experience is necessary.
For questions or if you would like to be added to the CWC mailing list, please email english@udmercy.edu.
All Detroit Mercy students are invited to consider submitting their work to Detroit Mercy’s student art journal [sic], which is looking for poems, short stories, personal essays, photographs and other visual artwork for the next issue.
[sic] offers $100 prizes for the best visual, poetry and fiction/prose submissions. Both undergraduate and graduate students can make submissions.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 9, and there is no limit to how many submissions a student may make.
Please contact Associate Professor of English Rosemary Weatherston with any questions at weatherr@udmercy.edu.
Submit to [sic].
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) will host talks on El Salvador, featuring Alejandra Sandoval, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space.
The discussions will cover contemporary challenges facing El Salvador as well as the work of the Center for Interchange and Solidarity (CIS) in defending human rights, ensuring basic human needs are filled and empowering women.
The conversation will take place in two parts: 10-11:10 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a 10-minute break between sessions. Participants can attend either or both sessions, with minimal repetition between the two.
This event is free, and all are welcome.
Sandoval is a Salvadoran visual communicator and digital strategist currently serving as the promotion and solidarity crafts coordinator at the Center for Interchange and Solidarity (CIS) in El Salvador. Passionate about linguistic and cultural exchanges, her work uses digital storytelling to build cross-cultural understanding.
This event is co-sponsored by the Language and Cultural Training Program at UDM.
The University had several photographers at 2026 Titan Fest, capturing all of the fun from the annual club and organization fest on the McNichols Campus. A full display of captures featuring your club/orgs/friends are available for download now!
Download Titan Fest photos.
As part of Detroit Mercy’s 150th celebration, the University will host The Best of Ireland: In the Footsteps of Catherine McAuley, a nine-day travel experience from April 5-14, 2027.
Walk in the footsteps of Catherine McAuley with fellow members of the Detroit Mercy community and explore historic and cultural Ireland, with stops in Dublin, Belfast, Killarney, Kildare and more.
Register for informational meeting or find out more here.
The UDM Wellness Center will hold this fall’s Wellness Expo on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 12-2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
Over 40 vendors will be present, and attendees will have the opportunity to get this year’s flu shot. Free snacks are also available as well as a therapy horse, raffles and more.
All are welcome to this free event.
Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to cheer on the Detroit Pistons as they tip off the 2026-27 NBA season in their home opener against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., at Little Caesars Arena.
Tickets start at $24 and include a $10 credit for concessions or merchandise.
Arrive early to enjoy pregame activities in the plaza and live entertainment.
Use your Detroit Mercy email address to access tickets.
Purchase tickets here.
The Wellness Center and CVS have partnered to bring a vaccine clinic to the McNichols campus. The clinic will take place during the Wellness Expo on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 12-2 p.m., in the Student Union, Room 208.
Flu, COVID and many more vaccines will be available.
All are welcome to attend and receive vaccine(s). Please be sure to register ahead of time at the link below.
CVS requires 20 participants to be registered prior to the clinic, otherwise the event will be canceled. Once the 20 timeslots are filled, you will not be able to preregister. However, walk-ins are still encouraged and welcome.
Please contact the Wellness Center at (313) 993-1185 with any questions.
Preregister for vaccine clinic here.
Get ready to move! The Detroit Mercy student Go Move Challenge is back for the entire month of October, giving UDM students the chance to get active, compete and win prizes just for moving.
Participating is simple. Sign up at IMLeagues.com/UDMercy and log the amount of time you spend being active each day throughout October. Any movement counts. Walk, run, bike, lift, play sports, take a fitness class, mow the lawn or find your own way to stay active.
Participants will have opportunities to win weekly raffle prizes, plus additional giveaways through fitness challenges happening throughout the month. We’ll also be introducing new fitness classes, including Pure Barre and Sculpt Pilates, to give you even more ways to get moving.
The challenge runs Oct. 1-31, so even if you miss the start, it’s never too late to join. The more you move, the more you can accomplish. Get active, log your minutes and get rewarded for it.
Sign up for Student Go Move Challenge here.
McNichols Campus employees can have their headshot taken for free by a professional photographer on Oct. 5-6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom as part of a Get to Know MarCom event.
These new headshots are perfect for employees’ University biography (person) pages and professional use.
No appointments are necessary — just dress up, drop in and smile for the camera. Once headshots are available for downloading, they will be distributed to the University community through Campus Connection.
The McNichols Campus headshot event is open to employees from all of UDM’s campuses, but the Corktown and Riverfront campuses provide similar opportunities for their employees. Please contact the School of Law and School of Dentistry communications staff for more information.
MarCom staff will be at the McNichols Campus headshot event to answer any questions the University community may have about marketing and communications at UDM.
UDM students can experience the arts in New York City during spring break through the Performing Arts in New York City Immersion Trip.
Students will travel to New York City to see incredible shows, meet successful Detroit Mercy Theatre alumni and explore the creative and cultural offerings of the city.
To learn about trip activities, costs and other important details, students are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 12:45-1:45 p.m., in the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union.
Please contact Sarah Rusk at hawkinsk@udmercy.edu or 313-993-3273 with any questions.
Carve out some space for prayer this fall. The Busy Person’s Retreat is a five-week retreat in daily life, running Oct. 5 through Nov. 6.
Participants receive prayer materials and reflections, plus a small faith-sharing group that meets once a week to talk through your spiritual journey.
There is no cost to participate, and the retreat is open to all students, faculty and staff.
Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m.
With any questions, please contact University Minister Dan Greig at greigda@udmercy.edu.
Read more and sign up for retreat here.
Detroit Mercy Law’s Conviction Integrity Clinic will hold a candid discussion on wrongful convictions titled “Injustice Revealed: Stories of Wrongful Conviction and Exoneration,” on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5-7 p.m., at Detroit Mercy Law, the Riverfront Campus Room 226.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King will lead a thought-provoking conversation about his acclaimed book, Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida. Michigan exonerees will also share their personal experiences with wrongful conviction, incarceration and exoneration. Together, the panel will explore the human cost of injustice and the critical role that lawyers and communities play in advancing justice.
Presented as part of UDM’s 150th anniversary celebration, this powerful discussion reflects the University’s commitment to service, justice and community engagement while highlighting how persistence in the pursuit of truth can help bring wrongful convictions to light.
All are welcome to attend this event, and a reception will follow the program in the atrium.
Register for discussion here.
Help support Safety Street, Detroit Mercy’s 37th annual trick-or-treat event, by donating candy and sweets to ensure a fun, safe and successful time for the Detroit Mercy community.
The faculty or staff department that donates the most candy will win a pizza party, and the student group that donates the most will win $300.
Bring candy donations to the Student Life Office, located in the lower level of the Student Union. Donations will be accepted by Student Life through Monday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m.
Register your group for candy donation.
The first speaker in the UDM Philosophy Department’s 2026-27 Public Lecture Series will be Guido Parietti, assistant professor of Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy at Michigan State University.
In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of German thinker Hannah Arendt’s birth, Parietti’s lecture, “Why Politics? Why Arendt?” will explore her infamous answer to a fundamental question of our age: what is politics for?
The event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space and is free and open to the public.
Parietti is the author of On the Concept of Power: Possibility, Necessity, Politics (Oxford, 2022) and has published numerous works on deliberative democracy, political theology and the philosophy of Hannah Arendt and Thomas Hobbes.
For more information, please contact Kieran Aarons at aaronska@udmercy.edu.
Celebrate the publication of Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan‘s new collection of poetry, Running Lights, on Friday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m., at 27th Letter Books, located at 3546 Michigan Avenue in Detroit.
Enjoy a special evening of new work by Lauchlan, Detroit Mercy’s new poet-in-residence, along with special guest authors Cal Freeman, Stacy Gnall and Alise Alousi.
This event is free and open to all.
Need help understanding a tough concept? Preparing for an exam? Looking for a better way to study? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
At University of Detroit Mercy, the Student Success Center (SSC) is a place where students can find the support, resources and people they need to thrive academically.
The SSC’s peer tutoring program connects students with fellow Detroit Mercy students who understand the courses—and the challenges that come with them. This fall, 34 tutors are available to help students across a wide range of courses.
Tutors can help students work through challenging concepts, prepare for exams, develop effective study strategies and build confidence in their academic abilities. Tutoring is FREE to Detroit Mercy students and is available both in person and online.
The impact is clear: 94% of students who responded to the SSC’s most recent tutoring survey reported that tutoring improved their understanding of course concepts.
That’s more than getting help with a homework problem. It’s about helping students understand how to learn, so they can approach their next challenge with greater confidence and independence.
Scheduling is easy. Students can log in to My Portal, select TutorTrac under “Academic and Career Resources,” and search for their course to find available tutors and appointment times.
The SSC also provides college life coaching, academic exploration and major guidance, placement testing, testing services and other academic support designed to help students navigate college and reach their goals.
Located in Room 319 on the third floor of the McNichols Campus Library, the SSC is a place students can turn to throughout their Detroit Mercy journey.
Your success matters. And you don’t have to do it alone.
For any questions or more information, please contact the Student Success Center at 313-993-1143 or ssc@udmercy.edu.
Fall Festival at Homecoming returns to UDM’s McNichols Campus Sept. 25-26. The weekend is packed with activities, and this year Detroit Mercy is partnering with Live 6’s Six Mile Street Fest, providing additional entertainment, local cuisine and family-friendly activities on the UDM Front Lawn (outside the McNichols gate).
This two-day event offers something for everyone—from exciting games and tours to informative sessions. Among the highlights are the annual bike tour of the historic areas surrounding the McNichols Campus, an open kickball game, a taping of Detroit Mercy’s long-running show “Ask the Professor” and an improv show as well as an evening of creative writing in the newly established Black Box Theatre in the Student Union.
Attendees can also cheer on the Titans men’s soccer team at Titan Field as they take on Purdue Fort Wayne at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
The main event is the Fall Festival which is slated to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday. It features arts and crafts, bubble soccer, yard and casino games, an escape room, food trucks, skating, scavenger hunt and much more.
Attendees also have the opportunity to take historical tours throughout campus, even one of Calihan Hall, featuring the newly renovated Titan Club.
After dusk, a bonfire will be lit to celebrate all Titan Athletic teams, followed by the NPHC Yard show, where multicultural fraternities and sororities will showcase their chapter’s history and traditions through steps, strolls, chants or dancing.
Also included in the weekend’s events and numerous reunions are the College of Health Professions Research Symposium, a Golden Jubilee reunion for the Class of 1976 and the presentation of 2026’s Alumni Achievement Spirit Award honorees.
Join in Fall Festival activities as you reconnect with the University during two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations.
Register or learn more about Fall Festival/Homecoming.
Student editors are wanted for the next issue of [sic], Detroit Mercy’s irreverent, profound and visually innovative student art journal, which is slated to start production during the fall 2026 semester.
[sic] publishes photography, graphic arts, poetry, fiction and prose. Its mission is giving voice and vision to Detroit Mercy’s exceptionally creative student body.
Undergraduate students with a stylish commitment to seeing the job through should complete an online application by Thursday, Sept. 24.
Please contact Associate Professor of English Rosemary Weatherston with any questions at weatherr@udmercy.edu.
Apply to be an editor.
In recognition of Mercy Day on Sept. 24 and this year’s Mercy concern of “Care for the Earth,” University Ministry is collecting plant clippings for a special student craft project.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to donate plant clippings suitable for propagation. Clippings can be dropped off at the University Ministry Office in the Lower Level of the Student Union between 9:30-11 a.m. on Sept. 24.
The 2027 CHASS El Salvador spring break journey provides an opportunity to learn from the Salvadoran people about their lives, histories and hopes for the future. This journey highlights the importance of working for justice, understanding how we can be better stewards of the earth and humanizing the various issues present in our societies.
This transformative experience is open to the entire UDM community.
Those interested can learn more about the experience and how to participate at one of two upcoming information sessions:
- Online: Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. Register here for Zoom link.
- In-person: Friday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m., in the Briggs Building, Room 301.
Trip participants can reflect on their faith and its role in promoting justice and compassion while exploring different realities through an understanding of diverse perspectives. These include the impact of war, economics, foreign policy, migration, the environment and faith.
Sponsored by CRISPAZ, the program aims to build relationships and deepen your understanding of the people of El Salvador and has been leading delegations since 1985.
The Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) will host a presentation on Thursday, Oct. 15, featuring Ryan Duns, S.J., on Horror: From Rupture to Revelation. On the cusp of Halloween, a time often dismissed as rooted in ancient, pagan rituals, this discussion enables attendees to take a deeper look.
The event will take place in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for check-in and registration with lunch beginning at 12 p.m. and program to follow at 12:15 p.m.
Fr. Duns will discuss how modern horror films and scary movies serve as a powerful lens for deep spiritual truths, exposing our universal struggle with fear, evil and ultimate grace.
A Jesuit priest and theologian, Fr. Duns works at the intersection of philosophy and systematic theology as an associate professor of theology at Marquette University. He is the author of Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular Films and co-author with Conor Kelly of Who Will You Become? An Ignatian Introduction to Catholic Theology.
All are welcome, and registration is required. Deadline for registration is Oct. 9.
For more information, please visit the JFAN-Detroit website.
Register for discussion here.
The Carney Latin American Solidarity Archive (CLASA) invites the UDM community to two free discussions on nonviolence on Wednesday, Sept. 23, featuring Ben Peters of University of St. Joseph. Both talks will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 317.
The first presentation begins at 4 p.m. Peters will be joined by Karen Donahue, RSM, a longtime member of the Mercy Justice Team. Donahue will discuss how the Sisters of Mercy gradually changed their focus from service to addressing the five Social Concerns that were at the root of many contemporary problems and how nonviolence intersects with the other four Social Concerns. Peters will then present “Artisans of Peace: A Counter-tradition of Nonviolence in US Catholicism.” The term “artisans of peace” came from a recent Vatican statement at the U.N. calling for peace in our war-torn world.
A second talk at 7:30 p.m. will spotlight Peters’ new book, Catholic Pacifist: The Long and Lonely Quest of Gordon Zahn. The discussion will explore the life of Zahn, a Catholic peace activist, who promoted the life story of Franz Jägerstätter, the Austrian who was beheaded in 1942 for refusing to fight in Hitler’s army. Jägerstätter was beatified in 2007, just before the death of Zahn. UDM Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Hovey, who worked with Zahn during his time with Pax Christi USA Center on Conscience and War, will also participate in the conversation.
Both events are cosponsored by CLASA, Gesu Peace & Justice Committee and the Office of Mission Integration.
For more information contact CLASA Director Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1124.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 2026 walk in Michigan is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on University of Detroit Mercy’s McNichols Campus. All are welcome to join. It’s the third-straight year the University has hosted the NAMI walk.
Join the Detroit Mercy Titans team with your friends, family, colleagues or classmates and support mental health.
Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health concerns. If you shake a hand, give a fist bump or cheer with your team, this NAMI Walk is one of the most powerful days of the year, and you can make a real difference.
Please save the date and consider signing up for the walk or donating to mental health programs. Further details will be provided soon.
For more information, please contact the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@udmercy.edu.
Sign up for the Titans team!
Students, looking for volunteering opportunities?
Hand out prizes, help students with thank-you notes, run game stations, assist with thank you photos and videos, and more during ‘Thank a Donor Day,’ set for 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.
If you need volunteer hours as part of service requirements for your organizations, there is an opportunity to help out with the annual day on the McNichols Campus.
The Annual Giving and Alumni Relations departments host the ‘Thank a Donor Day’ and will have several opportunities to volunteer.
To learn more about the various opportunities and times available for you to fulfill your required hours, visit the link below!
Volunteer at ‘Thank a Donor Day.’
How old is the University? What was our first mascot?
Detroit Mercy students answer these questions and more during the school year’s first episode of the Titan Taxi, hosted by Physician Assistant Program Assistant Professor Nour Lyon ’12!
The SACD will hold the first event in its Dialogues@SACD series, titled “Community Repair: Development, Demolition, and Resurgence of Oakland Avenue,” on Friday, Sept. 18, from 4-6 p.m., in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space.
This conversation between Wil Marquez, executive director of Detroit Collaborative Design Center, and Natosha Tallman, program director of Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, will explore the role of design and community collaboration in support of urban development and food sovereignty in Detroit.
Dialogues@SACD invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and interested Detroit communities to learn together and discuss pressing concerns impacting the built environment and community development in the region and globally.
In 2026-27, Dialogues@SACD topics will explore:
- How should architecture and community development be practiced today—during a period of conflict and transition?
- Climate catastrophe and geopolitical upheavals changing the landscape of the world in long-lasting ways that are concrete and spatial.
- What practices do built environment professionals need to hone to make positive impacts in the short- and long-term?
Future Events:
Oct. 21, 5-6:30 p.m.
“El Patio de Mi Casa” (The Patio of My House)
Film Screening & Conversation
Lucas Hoops, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Corte por Fachada
Blanmi Núñez Torres, Ambulante AC, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m.
SACD Thesis Alumni Roundtable
SACD M.Arch alumni discussing connections between thesis research and careers.
Register for Sept. 18 conversation.
Thank A Donor Day takes place Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on the McNichols Campus.
Several activities are planned to educate students about how alumni and friends of Detroit Mercy enrich all aspects of the University. Students can:
- Write a thank-you note to a donor and receive a free lunch.
- Create a photo or video message to thank donors and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa gift card!
- Participate in fun games to test skill and UDM philanthropic knowledge and earn Detroit Mercy swag!
- Hunt for one of four plushies wearing Titans swag belonging to Tommy Titan on the McNichols Campus and choose which Detroit Mercy fund will receive a gift from an anonymous donor — and keep the plushie!
- Wear Detroit Mercy or Titan apparel for an extra chance to win prizes!
Full info!
All are welcome to help Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) celebrate our community and bustling garden with an evening of food and harvesting on Friday, Sept. 18.
The garden party is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the TENN and Martin Park Community Garden, located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16100 Lawton St., in Detroit.
To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.
The Student Life Office is hosting a free afternoon tour of Detroit’s famous Belle Isle on Friday, Sept. 18.
Set in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, the scenic island is home to a mix of historical and cultural attractions. During the tour, participants will visit the Belle Isle Aquarium, the oldest aquarium in the United States, and explore the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservancy, which houses plants from five unique biomes around the world. The outing will end with a picnic at the beach before returning to campus.
Transportation is available. Those planning to ride the Student Life bus should meet in the Student Union lobby at 2 p.m. Participants driving separately should meet at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle.
Reserve a spot for the Belle Isle tour here.
Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community will celebrate the 114th annual Red Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at noon, in the Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church at the Riverfront Campus.
Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work.
This year’s Red Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The Honorable Stephen J. Murphy III, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, will lead the Renewal of the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment.
A luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law will immediately follow the service.
Learn more and RSVP for Red Mass here.
As UDM works toward a launch and reveal of a new, reinvigorated UDM brand authored by all University stakeholders, please note that the Build a Boundless Future brand is now completely null and void.
This means that printed material, digital and graphic artwork and other public-facing materials that use this brand will not be approved and may not be used in any way. Please remember to remove the Build a Boundless Future brand from all email signatures, business cards, letterhead, collateral materials and UDM merchandise.
If you require assistance, please contact MarCom at marcom@udmercy.edu.
Information about the new brand will be forthcoming shortly via email and this publication.
CHASS is celebrating 150 years of liberal arts at Detroit Mercy with a night at Comerica Park, the first stop in the 2026-27 Discover Detroit series.
Thanks to the generous support of the Detroit Tigers Foundation, 200 complimentary tickets are available for the Detroit Mercy community to cheer on the Detroit Tigers as they take on the Washington Nationals.
First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Tickets are available first come, first served, so don’t wait until the bottom of the ninth to make your move.
Further details:
- Please sign up only if you are able to attend.
- Tickets will be distributed electronically via text message before the game.
- Wear your CHASS 150th Anniversary T-shirt received at the Welcome Bash.
Discover Detroit brings UDM students together to experience the city, build connections and create belonging within the CHASS community.
Get your free ticket here.
Celebrate Spirit! is the official kickoff to the new academic year and a University-wide celebration that welcomes our entire community of students, staff, faculty and administrators.
The celebration is set for Thursday, Sept. 17 in the Whitty Student Fitness Center. The 150th Jubilee Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m.
The celebration includes a Catholic Mass, and individuals from all faith traditions are warmly invited to participate or observe in a manner that feels comfortable to them.
Celebrate Spirit! will be presided over by Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, STD, JCL, the Apostolic Nuncio (Vatican Ambassador) and Pope Leo XIV’s envoy to the United States. The event is hosted by University Ministry and Mission Integration. All are invited to wear red, orange or yellow as part of the event.
A lunch and reception will be provided in the Fountain Lounge & Terrace of the Student Union at 1 p.m.
Celebrate Spirit! is open to all members of the Detroit Mercy community no matter their religious affiliation.
Click here to volunteer at Celebrate Spirit!
Celebrate Spirit! 2026 invites the Detroit Mercy community to reflect on “Faith In Action” as this academic year’s theme as part of our 150th Celebration.
Faith is not stagnant—it is active. It is not an individual proclamation or checklist—it is something that exists in community and in relationship. Just as God animates our lives, we are called to actively respond to God in all things. This active faith moves us to imagine a prophetic future for our community. In our Ignatian and Mercy traditions, faith-in-action requires discernment and imagination—Where are we headed? Where does the world call us to be?
Learn more about Celebrate Spirit!
Prashant Lambodari, a second-year graduate student at University of Detroit Mercy, gained valuable professional experience this summer through an internship with the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office.
Lambodari served as a 2026 City of Detroit Mayoral Fellow and intern, working with the Mayor’s Office Department of Neighborhood and Small Business. The experience allowed him to apply the data analytics skills he developed in the classroom to projects supporting the city and its stakeholders.
As a student pursuing a Master of Science in applied data analytics, Lambodari said the fellowship provided an opportunity to connect his academic experience with real-world challenges.
“One of my primary projects was the Detroit Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Visualization, where I collected, cleaned and analyzed data related to Detroit’s entrepreneurial landscape, and then translated those findings into clear, interactive Power BI visualizations that made the ecosystem easier to understand for city stakeholders and decision-makers,” Lambodari said.
Through the fellowship, Lambodari strengthened both his technical skills and his understanding of how data can be used to inform decisions in a government setting.
“This fellowship taught me far more than any experience could,” he said. “On the technical side, I deepened my skills in data cleaning, analysis and visualization. I learned how to transform raw, messy datasets into robust and reliable machine learning models.”
Lambodari also learned the importance of presenting complex information in a way that is useful to the people who rely on it.
“Just as importantly, I learned how data storytelling actually works in a real government setting: A visualization is only valuable if the people viewing it can act on it,” he said. “I learned to think about the audience first.”
While the technical experience was an important part of the fellowship, Lambodari said his favorite aspect of the internship was the opportunity to learn from professionals throughout city government.
“I loved having the opportunity to work on a meaningful project, but what made the fellowship especially memorable was being surrounded by people who were willing to share their knowledge and experiences with me,” he said.
Lambodari worked with his managers, project partner, fellow fellows and professionals across more than six City of Detroit departments. He said those interactions allowed him to learn about areas of city government beyond his own work.
“I really enjoyed being able to walk into a meeting or have a conversation with someone working in a completely different area of city government and come away having learned something new,” he said.
Another highlight was watching his work develop from raw data and initial ideas into maps, visualizations and analyses that addressed real questions surrounding Detroit businesses, neighborhoods, entrepreneurs and economic development.
“It was rewarding to know that the work I was doing as a fellow was connected to real questions surrounding Detroit’s businesses, neighborhoods, entrepreneurs and economic development,” Lambodari said.
Working directly with the City of Detroit also gave Lambodari a deeper appreciation for public service and the role data can play in supporting communities.
“Being able to spend the summer working with the City of Detroit and inside the Mayor’s Office was an experience I will always remember,” he said. “I entered the fellowship hoping to gain professional experience, but I left with new technical skills, mentors, friendships, connections and a much deeper appreciation for public service.”
For Lambodari, the summer fellowship provided more than an opportunity to build his resume. It gave him firsthand experience using data to help address real-world challenges while building relationships with professionals across the Detroit city government.
University of Detroit Mercy will recognize Constitution Day with a conversation on the Voting Rights Act on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 4-6 p.m. The annual event will be held in the Bargman Room, located on the second floor of the McNichols Campus Library.
Professors Roy E. Finkenbine, Genevieve Myers and Yao Lin will discuss the history of African American voting rights and their denial, as well as campaign for and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. They will also explore the content and impact of the Act and two Supreme Court opinions — Shelby v. Holder and Louisiana v. Callais — that have significantly limited its effect.
UDM’s Constitution Day discussion is hosted by the Black Abolitionist Archive, the University’s History, Political Science and Pre-Law programs and the McNichols Campus Library.
As part of University Recreation’s ongoing efforts to promote health and wellness within the UDM community, faculty and staff open pickleball returns this fall.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, these sessions are for all skill levels.
Meet at the courts inside the Whitty Student Fitness Center every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m., beginning Sept. 16, for fun and engaging open pickleball games. Paddles and balls are provided for FREE.
Learn more about pickleball here.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Beginner-friendly environment with opportunities for skill development. Watch for further details on a clinic to be hosted with an expert instructor.
- A supportive and inclusive community of fellow faculty and staff members.
- Friendly matches weekly.
Participation is completely voluntary, and there’s no pressure to attend every session. Simply come as you are, ready to enjoy some friendly competition and Titan camaraderie
For more information, please contact Allen Seales at sealesav@udmercy.edu.
Join our Microsoft Teams group for more info: Faculty and Staff Pickleball Teams
An open forum on Course Program of Study (CPoS) is set for Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12:50-1:50 p.m. inside of the Engineering Building, Room 220.
Over the past few months, faculty have received updates about Course Program of Study and its implications for financial aid and enrollment status compliance, including potential impacts on advising. Because this has raised many questions, an open forum is being held during the open hour to address them directly.
The session will begin with a brief recap of what CPoS is and why it exists, with the majority of the time reserved for questions from attendees.
Faculty and staff who went to ensure a specific question is covered are encouraged to email it in advance to courseeligibility@udmercy.edu, though questions are also welcomed at the session itself.
All are welcome. Thank you for your continued support of students through this transition.
Student organizations are invited to show their Titan spirit by participating in the Titan Tailgate Org Board Contest during the 2026 Homecoming Fall Festival.
Decorate a board and help make this year’s Titan Tailgate bonfire bigger than ever on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., with the winning student organization to earn bragging rights and a $200 prize.
Boards can be picked up from the Student Alumni Leadership Council in the Student Union, Room 270, and decorated boards must be returned to the same location by noon on Friday, Sept. 25.
For more information, contact Alumni Relations Coordinator Arabelle Diake at arabeldm@udmercy.edu.
Sign up here.
Students, the STAR Center needs help naming its newest team members–the adult and birthing simulators.
Get creative with names that will become part of the STAR Center family.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
- Take a good look at the new manikins.
- Think of fun, creative and memorable names.
- Enter your best name suggestion.
- The winning names will be announced along with the big reveal of the newly named manikins.
The student whose manikin name is selected will have the opportunity to take a photo with their newly named manikin and receive a special prize.
The STAR Center is a state-of-the-art 5,000-square-foot center located on the second floor of the Health Professions Facility.
Submit manikin names here.
The annual student involvement fair, Titan Fest, returns to the McNichols Campus on Sept. 11 at 3 p.m.
Held around the Fisher Fountain, Titan Fest is the best spot for students who are interested in joining a student organization to learn about their options at UDM. This year’s event will showcase all returning student organizations, student-facing campus resources, delicious carnival style food, contests and more.
For those who are interested in having a table at Titan Fest but are not representing a student organization, email Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu to make a request.
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is set to host auditions for its fall and winter shows on Monday, Sept. 14 from 7-10 p.m.
Auditions for the three shows — Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl; Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams; and the Homecoming Improv Show — will take place in the Black Box Theatre, located on the Lower Level of the Student Union.
Students auditioning must prepare one 90-second monologue from a classical theatre text and one 30-second a capella song of your choosing. Callbacks will immediately follow auditions.
A classical monologue is a speech taken from a play written before the 20th century. These pieces typically span from Ancient Greek tragedy (e.g., Sophocles) to late-19th-century works (e.g., Anton Chekhov or Henrik Ibsen), with a strong emphasis on William Shakespeare.
Character breakdowns and rehearsal schedule can be found online.
Email theatre@udmercy.edu with any questions, including those about the required audition materials.
Are you interested in reducing stress, improving your brain health and memory, while also enhancing your physical balance and stability?
Join the Department of Social Work for monthly Qigong and sound bath inside of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus. The first session of the 2026-27 school year is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, with dates following on Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12. All are welcome to join.
The sessions are being held in the conference room of the Briggs Building, Room 305, with each session beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 12:30 p.m. each Saturday. Please arrive no later than 9:50 a.m. prior to the start.
Engage in the ancient medical practice of Qigong followed by a relaxing meditative sound bath. Participation is limited; RSVP is required to attend. Please contact Associate Professor of Social Work Janet Joiner at joinerjm@udmercy.edu to reserve your spot.
University of Detroit Mercy is launching the Ignatian Mercy Pedagogy Certificate Program for employees who are interested in doing a deep dive into Ignatian and Mercy informed teaching, research, service and community engagement.
The program is designed to enhance employees’ understanding of UDM’s mission. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a Micro Credential Certificate, awarded by the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities and Conference for Mercy Higher Education.
The certificate program consists of eight modules over two semesters and includes readings, discussion questions and reflection opportunities.
Reading assignments are expected to take no longer than two hours per module to complete. Seminar meeting sessions will be held Thursday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m., through a mix of in-person, virtual and flexible delivery.
The seminar sessions for the 2026-27 academic year are scheduled to take place Oct. 1, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 18 and April 15.
The first cohort is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. Those with questions should contact Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president for Mission Integration, at 313-993-1651 or odukeca@udmercy.edu.
Register for the Ignatian Mercy Pedagogy Certificate Program.
All Detroit Mercy students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to create an original poem using the magnets on the second-floor lockers of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus.
Winning poems will be published in the 34th issue of [sic], UDM’s arts and literary magazine. Students will also receive a magnetic poetry kit.
Each individual may submit a maximum of three poems. Photos of the poems must be high quality and vertically oriented. The deadline is Saturday, Sept. 26.
With any questions or for more information, please contact Director of Creative Writing Stacy Gnall at gnallsc@udmercy.edu.
Submit here.
Detroit Mercy’s University Recreation (URec) has something for everyone this school year with its intramural sports programming.
Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.
URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Fall 2026 intramural programming includes sand volleyball, soccer, indoor volleyball, flag football, ping pong and basketball. The leagues are FREE for all.
Please contact URec Assistant Director Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions, comments or concerns.
Learn more or register here for intramural sports programming.
