TENNsgiving food drive, all November
TENN and the UDM Physician Assistant Program are collecting non-perishable and dry food items in support our local community for the entire month of November.
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International Night, featuring food, entertainment and community, Nov. 20
International Night is set for Thursday, Nov. 20, where the entire Detroit Mercy community can enjoy an evening of food, entertainment and community.
Support local families at Titan men’s basketball Cans for Calihan game, Nov. 18
Titan Men’s Basketball takes on Eastern Michigan at the ‘Cans for Calihan’ game on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Calihan Hall. Bring a canned good and receive free entry into the game.
Volunteer to assemble gift bags for community partners, Nov. 18
Students can earn volunteer hours by joining TENN in assembling gift bags for our community partners on Nov. 18 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building.
All welcome for Transgender Day of Remembrance service, Nov. 20
The service will take place by the Peace Pole in Sacred Heart Square, just outside of the McNichols Campus Library on the McNichols Campus on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Rosary devotion for suicide prevention in Holy Spirit Chapel, Nov. 20
Join University Ministry in the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. to pray the Rosary for Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention in November: prevention of suicide.
Congratulations to this year’s Mission Micro-Grant Award recipients
The Mission Micro-Grant Evaluation Committee and Office for Mission Integration are pleased to announce the 2025-26 Mission Micro-Grant Award recipients.
McNichols Campus Library to celebrate 75th birthday on Nov. 14
The McNichols Campus Library celebrates its 75th birthday this year. Fr. Oduke will mark this special moment with a re-blessing of the building on Friday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m., and cake and punch will be served in the lobby.
Kevin Burke, S.J., remembers martyrs of El Salvador with Mass on Nov. 16 and lecture on Nov. 17
Fr. Kevin Burke will remember the martyrs of El Salvador at a Mass on Sunday, Nov. 16, and also at a talk titled “Cries of the Heart: Denise Levertov and the Martyrs of El Salvador,” on Nov. 17.
The Writing Center to host community writing hours in McNichols Campus Library
Power through your end-of-term assignments at community writing hours in the McNichols Campus Library, hosted by the Writing Center, on Fridays, Nov. 14, 21 and Dec. 5.
Skip the snail mail, get your 1098T electronically
If you prefer digital over paper, you can now conveniently get your 1098T tax statement electronically.
Creative Writing Collective to meet Thursday, Nov. 13
All are welcome for the November gathering of the Creative Writing Collective at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 inside of the Briggs Building, Room 202.
UDM’s ‘Spiritus’ magazine wins prestigious CASE Best of District V Award
Each issue of ‘Spiritus’ highlights Detroit Mercy’s past, present and future by showcasing stories from all eight schools and colleges. The magazine seeks to engage a broad audience beyond the University and creatively connect readers to additional news resources, including the University’s website and blog
Research on display at 12th annual Engineering & Science Research Symposium, Nov. 13
Attendees, including high school students and alumni, will have the chance to connect with student researchers, learn about their projects and discover the importance of hypothesis-driven research.
March with Section 313 to Tuesday’s men’s basketball home game
Titans, join up with Section 313 on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center prior to the men’s basketball home opener inside of Calihan Hall for pizza and pop before marching over for the game against Cleary.
Share Thanksgiving dinner with UDM international student
Detroit Mercy’s International Services Office is looking for faculty and staff to host international students for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a wonderful way to share your holiday traditions and learn about different cultures. Complete the survey by Nov. 7 to participate.
DMTC presents ‘Twelfth Night’ in new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, Nov. 7-16
Detroit Mercy Theatre Company celebrates the opening of its new Black Box Theatre with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy ‘Twelfth Night,’ about the unpredictable power of love, which always finds its way home. Six performances will run from Nov. 7 through 16.
SACD to host lecture on transitioning from academia to architectural practice, Nov. 7
The SACD will host a lecture entitled “Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Architect: Reflections and Practice,” on Friday, Nov. 7, featuring Marisol González, who will share insights from her journey as both educator and practitioner, offering valuable perspectives on navigating the transition from academic study to professional practice.
UDM adopts renewed core values
The launch and dissemination of these core values come during an exciting time of growth for UDM, highlighted by strong national rankings and new academic programs.
Learn more about new audit and academic planning program, Degree Works, on Nov. 18
The Office of the Registrar invites you to join an upcoming session introducing Degree Works, the University’s new degree audit and academic planning platform from 12:45-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. The session will take place in Engineering, Room 220.
The Hive student pantry to open Nov. 5 in Reno Hall
The Hive, a student-led food pantry dedicated to fighting food insecurity among Detroit Mercy’s student body, will open in its new space in Reno Hall, Room 143, on Nov. 5. Currently enrolled UDM students who need help with making ends meet are encouraged to stop by.
Student orgs to compete for pizza at TENN compost competition, Nov. 5
Student organizations will compete to be the most sustainable group on campus on Nov. 5 during TENN’s Autumn compost competition. The winner receives a pizza party.
Thank you for a successful 2025 Safety Street and Movies at Mercy
The Student Life Office would like to thank the University community for supporting the 2025 Safety Street trick-or-treat and Movies at Mercy event held on the McNichols Campus.
CCPD Open House and Men’s Professional Clothing Drive, Nov. 20
The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) office will hold an Open House in their new space on Thursday, Nov. 20. The CCPD is now located in the Student Union Lower Level. Room 86. Stop by to meet the team, tour the new office space and learn about the career development resources offered to students. Snacks and giveaways will be available.
Call for UDM employee participation at Marketing Research Roundtable, half-day session to include free breakfast and lunch, Nov. 11
MarCom is seeking 25 full-time employees to participate in a strategy roundtable session on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., to identify what it means to “be Detroit Mercy” and to help create a new brand for the University.
Attracta Kelly to speak on ‘The Latest in Immigration Law’ at CLASA event, Nov. 5
Sister Attracta Kelly, OP, will speak at a special CLASA event on Nov. 5 from 4:30-6 p.m., regarding recent developments with respect to immigration law and explore how Church teachings inform her efforts to ease the suffering of those impacted by border crossings.
Faculty recognition event set for Friday, Nov. 7
University of Detroit Mercy’s Office of Academic Affairs will host the annual Faculty Recognition event at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. To join, please register by Oct. 31.
Improving community relations is topic of Nov. 3 forum
The Institute for Leadership and Service is offering an opportunity Monday, Nov. 3 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. to improve connections with the community partners in the Community Engaged Learning program through a community forum.
Stress and mental health awareness roundtable discussion set for Nov. 19
Learn coping strategies and connect with others across the UDM community at a stress and mental health awareness roundtable discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 12-1 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.
Detroit Mercy PA Program celebration set for Nov. 3
The CHP will host an event recognizing the achievements and contributions of PA students, faculty and alumni on Nov. 3. The evening will include refreshments and guided tours of the STAR Center.
Submission deadline for 2025 UDM Photography Contest, Nov. 2
As we start the fall term, consider capturing those special moments for your submission to the Detroit Mercy 2025 photography contest! Submission deadline is Nov. 2.
‘Consulting with Hospital Ethics Committees’ lecture set for Oct. 29
As part of the Your Health Lecture Series, join critical social bioethicist Jennifer McCurdy for an insightful conversation about hospital ethics on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Room 114 of the Chemistry Building on the McNichols Campus.
Black Freedom, Religious Excitement and the Invention of a Public Health Crisis, lecture set for Oct. 29
Attend this event entitled “Black Freedom, Religious Excitement and the Invention of a Public Health Crisis” on Oct. 29, in which Judith Weisenfeld, the Agate Brown and George L. Collard Professor of Religion at Princeton University, will explore how late 19th-century mental institutions used racialized views of “religious excitement” to justify institutionalizing formerly enslaved individuals and their descendants.
Celebrate community at TENN’s third annual meal, Oct. 30
All are invited to come together to share a meal, connect and celebrate what makes our community so special at the third annual community meal on October 30 from 5-7 p.m.
Safety Street halloween festival returns Oct. 24 for all students
For the first time ever, Student Life, the Campus Activity Board and the School of Architecture & Community Development are combining forces to put on a premier community festival here on the McNichols Campus.
Men’s basketball hosts exhibition Friday at Calihan Hall
The start of the Titan basketball seasons are upon us, with the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball squad debuting at Calihan Hall on Friday, Oct. 24. Coach Mark Montgomery and the Titans unofficially start the 2025-26 season at 7 p.m. in an exhibition against Grand Valley State.
TENN to host low-waste cooking demo with Chef Jessica Mitchell, Nov. 4
Learn to make delicious, dorm-friendly, and low-waste banana mug cakes with TENN and Chef Jessica Mitchell on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Perfect for cozy nights and sustainable snacking.
English Department to welcome Cal Freeman for poetry reading, Oct. 23
The English Department welcomes poet and Detroit Mercy alumnus Cal Freeman for a poetry reading on Thursday, Oct. 23, in the McNichols Campus Library.
Volunteers needed for TENN community meal
TENN needs help preparing and running its third annual community meal. Multiple shifts are available on Oct. 28-30. Please consider lending a hand.
English Department announces winners of 2025 Magnetic Poetry Contest
For the second year, UDM’s English Department sponsored a Magnetic Poetry Contest, where all were invited to try their hand at original compositions using the building blocks of poetry. You can read the winning poems on “Between the Pages,” the digital magazine of Detroit Mercy’s Department of English.
Feminist Scholarship Colloquium set for Oct. 21
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host the annual Feminist Scholarship Colloquium on Tuesday, Oct. 21, where presenters will share the diverse ways that sex, gender, sexuality and related issues inform their research and teaching.
‘Grow a Tree’ returns to Seed Library
It may be fall, but it is also the best time to sow some seeds. Swing by the McNichols Campus Library to check them out!
Submit your campaign for annual Day of Giving
The 2025 Day of Giving will be Tuesday, Dec. 2. This is a 24-hour event to raise money for areas and projects around the University through our crowdfunding platform. If you have a project/campaign you want to have included, please submit the campaign worksheet form by Nov. 14.
Download WSJ rankings graphics for Outlook email signature
Show your Titan pride of the No. 36 national WSJ/College Pulse ranking by downloading the images below and including them in your email signature.
CHASS Student Town Hall set for Oct. 21
CHASS Dean Jocelyn Boryczka will hold a CHASS Student Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12:45-2 p.m., in which she will discuss college updates, new initiatives and the issues that matter most to our CHASS community.
Log your leadership experience with the Emerging Leaders Program coordinators
Discover how to lead for the common good at Detroit Mercy. Students can stop by the Commerce & Finance Building on Oct. 16 or 30 to learn about the Emerging Leaders Program.
Mass of Remembrance set for Sunday, Nov. 2
During the month of November, the Catholic Church remembers family and friends who have died. Detroit Mercy joins the universal church in celebrating the lives of those we know and love with the Mass of Remembrance, held Sunday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel.
Associates of Sisters of Mercy to share efforts to support Honduran women, Oct. 27
Detroit Mercy’s Titan Dreamers and the Women’s & Gender Studies Program invite you to an evening of solidarity and support for Honduran women facing domestic violence and femicide on Monday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
Join the daily Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises
Director of the Catholic Studies Program Si Hendry, S.J., will lead a group of faculty, staff and administrators through Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises integrated into every day life.