Current Students

University Recreation will host its final Adventure Series trip of the semester and head downtown to the Campus Martius Park ice skating rink. The event takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome.

Participants will enjoy a fun evening of ice skating surrounded by Detroit’s festive holiday lights. Tickets are just $10 and include admission and skate rentals.

Transportation is available but limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today.

Tickets can be purchased at the link below or in person at the Whitty Student Fitness Center front desk. Spots are limited, so don’t miss out.

Purchase ice skating tickets here.

Readers of the world, unite on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for a free Detroit bookstore tour, hosted by the Student Life Office (SLO).

Jump into the Student Life van for a tour around Detroit, hitting up some of the best bookstores in Detroit, including the legendary (and massive) John K. King Books, and Detroit’s longest-running black-owned bookstore, Source Booksellers. But first, the van will stop by Cafe Sous Terre, where participants can enjoy a coffee (or other beverage) on SLO.

Transportation is free, but participants also have the option to drive separately. Spots are limited in the van.

For more information or any questions, please contact Shane Hisner at hisnersj@udmercy.edu.

Sign up for bookstore tour here.

This November, volunteers are needed to help University Ministry and the Muslim Student Association distribute turkeys and essential food items to Detroit families in need.

This service immersion event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will meet at the Mercy Gathering Place in Shiple Hall and be transported by school van to the Islamic Center of Detroit (14350 Tireman Ave., Detroit, MI 48228).

A light breakfast will be offered in the morning, and volunteers will enjoy a complimentary meal following the service portion of the event while reflecting on gratitude and interfaith community.

For any questions or more information, please contact Lilly Walsh at lwalsh@udmercy.edu.

Sign up here.

The Titan men’s and women’s basketball teams return to Calihan Hall for a hoops doubleheader on Saturday, Nov. 14. The women tip off against North Dakota at 1 p.m., followed by the men facing Toledo at 4 p.m.

Titan Athletics will host a canned food drive during both games. Fans who donate a canned food item will receive free admission to both games.

Students who sign up and follow Section 313 can pick up their official 2026-27 basketball season shirt at either game. Admission is free for students with a valid student ID.

Purchase tickets here.

Students, employees, alumni and all Titans are invited to “Detroit Mercy Night” at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 1, as the Detroit Red Wings host the Calgary Flames for a 7 p.m. game.

The special ticket package starts at $53 and includes admission into the game, along with a unique UDM Hockeytown hat. In addition to the College Night featuring the Titans, the contest is also the Red Wings’ Hometown Heroes game.

Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets together for a cheaper rate. For more information, please contact Chris Trappe of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment at Christopher.Trappe@olyent.com or 313-471-3261.

Former Titan student-athlete and Class of 2023 Valedictorian Kara Wolfbauer ’23 is an in-arena host for Detroit Red Wings home games at LCA.

Buy tickets here.

Get ready for an evening of laughter, comedy and hypnosis as the Detroit Mercy Campus Activity Board (CAB) presents Cards Against Hypnosis on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. All are welcome.

Featuring hypnosis mastermind David Hall, this interactive comedy and hypnosis show puts the audience in control. Attendees will vote live on hilarious skits they want to see performed by hypnotized volunteers selected from the audience.

Doors open at 6:45 p.m., but the entertainment starts even earlier. Keep an eye out for Hall in the Student Union before the show, where he’ll be creating illusions and performing magic tricks.

November is National Career Development Month, and Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) will host a series of events for students to help them map out their future career paths, understand career pivots and learn about job possibilities.

Students are invited to attend one or more of the following events to celebrate National Career Development month:

• Monday through Friday, Nov. 2-13 (times will vary) — Elevator Pitch Competition, virtual via Big Interview
• Monday, Nov. 2, 1-1:50 p.m. — Apex Therapy Services Info Session, Student Union, Room 208
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1-1:50 p.m. — AI in Your Job Search, Student Union, Room 206
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1-1:50 p.m. — Intertek Info Session, Engineering Building, Room 140 (all engineering majors welcome)
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1-1:50 p.m. — Free Professional Headshot Day (open to students and alumni), Student Union, Room 86
• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1-1:50 p.m. — Leverage Your LinkedIn: Job Searching Like a Pro, Student Union, Room 206
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1-1:50 p.m. — Employer Roundtable, Student Union, Room 206
• Thursday, Nov. 19, 12-2 p.m. — National Guard Tabling, outside of the Titan Dining Room

Students are encouraged to pre-register using their Handshake accounts or contact the CCPD at careerlink@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1017.

The Charlton Center for Responsible Investing (CCRI) will host a FREE Lunch & Learn workshop for students on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 12:45-2:45 p.m., in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 139.

Guest presenter Helda Saad returns to discuss the timely topic “Credit: Get It. Protect It. Fix It.” Saad is the founder of Future Equipped, a Detroit initiative teaching young adults practical money skills.

Her presentation will include a short activity and a Q&A session. Lunch and all materials will be provided.

Advance registration is required.

Register for Lunch & Learn workshop here.

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 an upcoming virtual information session on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. 

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.

Register here for Zoom link.

Detroit Mercy’s Poet-in-Residence Michael Lauchlan has published a new book titled Running Lights.

Lauchlan will read from his collection at a publication celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, located on the lower level of the Student Union. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with the reading to follow at 7 p.m.

Student poets will kick the night off with a brief reading of their own work.

All are welcome to this free event.

Read a story on Lauchlan’s new poetry collection.