Current Students

Faith leaders and lay people will gather to pray for the election on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m., at Gesu Church’s social hall. All are welcome.

This prayer vigil will communicate faith-rooted support for voting and our elections in a spirit of togetherness. The intention is to bless non-partisan election officials, poll monitors and poll chaplains and to discourage attempts to suppress or intimidate voters or otherwise tamper with the election.

For students interested in attending with others from University Ministry, meet us at 10 a.m. at the University Ministry office.

“We are in an especially fraught and significant moment in our nation’s history, with active and at times successful attempts to gerrymander the vote or suppress turnout in areas that might not be favorable to a preferred candidate. Thus, we must be even more proactive. The Church is well within its theological mandate for inviting and training people to be non-partisan poll watchers or poll chaplains—and to stand firm in the face of intimidation.” Archbishop Weisenburger, Sept. 16, 2026—Participation, Dignity, Elections: A Catholic Theological Conference

RSVP for interfaith vigil here.

University Ministry will host a post-midterm day of hiking, home-cooked dinner and campfire fun for students on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3-8 p.m.

Students who wish to participate in the chili, chill and connect event will meet at the University Ministry office, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, at 3 p.m. Transportation will be provided to the Palmer Park trails and University Ministry Director Anita Klueg’s house in the University District.

The event provides students a chance to unwind, reconnect with nature, build community and recharge after a stressful exam season. Dinner will include homemade chili and apple pie, and students can enjoy s’mores and singing around a bonfire’s warm glow.

Students can contact Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu with any questions.

RSVP for University Ministry’s chili, chill and connect event.

Detroit Mercy students are invited to make a meaningful impact in the Detroit community through the Titans Scholars Literacy program, a service-learning opportunity led by the Office of Mission Integration.

The program connects UDM students with local elementary schools to strengthen literacy skills, promote health literacy and support the holistic student development through service and education. Participants will also build mentoring, communication and leadership skills.

The program’s first partner school is George Washington Carver Academy in Highland Park and the second partner school is KIPP Imani Academy in Detroit, where student tutors will support elementary students in grades K-5, based on school needs.

Tutoring and mentor opportunities are available Monday through Thursday, with preferred scheduling on Wednesdays and flexibility to accommodate student availability. Available tutoring times are as follows:

• 8:30-10:15 a.m. — Grades K-2
• 9-11 a.m. — Grades 3-5
• 3-4 p.m. — Mixed grade levels (health enrichment and mentoring only)
• In addition to weekly tutoring and mentoring, students may participate in special one-time events.

An ICHAT background check is required. With any questions, please contact Ashley Barnes, Office of Mission Integration Faculty Fellow, at barnesav@udmercy.edu.

Looking to further your education? Make your graduate applications stand out by attending an upcoming Graduate Admission Workshop, hosted by the Center for Career & Professional Development, The Writing Center and the Office of Admissions. The sessions are set for three consecutive Mondays, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 — all at 3:30 p.m.

Sessions will focus on letter of recommendation/etiquette, resume writing/interview skills and personal statements. Join the team in-person in the Admissions Office in Student Union Room 181 or virtually via Teams. People who attend all three sessions will earn a certificate! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

• Letter of Recommendation and Etiquette — Monday, Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m.
• Resume Writing and Interview Skills — Monday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
• Personal Statements — Monday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m.

With any questions, please contact Jennifer Goethals, associate director of Graduate Admissions, at 313-993-3309 or goethajm@udmercy.edu.

Register for the sessions.

The Detroit Mercy English Department will host poet and writer Keith Taylor for a poetry reading and conversation on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in the Bargman Room on the second floor of the McNichols Campus Library.

Keith Taylor is the author, editor or translator of 20 books, and is the A.L. Becker Collegiate Lecturer in English, Emeritus, at the University of Michigan.

This event is free, and all are welcome.

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 Wellness Center has partnered with Vivent Health to offer free sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD) testing on the first Thursday of every month, starting on Nov. 5.

Testing is available to all students — no insurance is needed or accepted. An appointment is required and can be scheduled by calling the Wellness Center at 313-993-1185.

HIV and syphilis testing is available onsite, with rapid results available in as little as 15 minutes. Additional STI testing is also available.

The Wellness Center provides a welcoming, supportive and judgement-free environment for students to take charge of their sexual health.

The Student Life Office and the School of Architecture and Community Development (SACD) will host the Safety Street Halloween Festival and Movies at Mercy on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4:30-9 p.m. on the McNichols Campus.

Student groups that wish to participate in passing out candy can register to make a facade at the link below. Facades can be picked up in the Student Life Office and made at home, or student groups can sign up for decorating time slots on the Fountain Terrace on Tuesday, Oct. 27, or Thursday, Oct. 29.

The group of students that makes the best facade (as judged by the children of the community) will win $300 cash!

Register for facade decoration here.

University Recreation is holding a free community bike ride on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a fun afternoon exploring Detroit’s surrounding neighborhoods alongside fellow students and staff. The ride will be at a comfortable pace, making it perfect for cyclists of all experience levels.

Check-in begins at 11 a.m. at the Whitty Student Fitness Center, with the ride starting at noon. Participants can bring their own bikes or reserve one of ours for free. After the ride, stick around for free lunch, and registered participants will also receive a free event T-shirt while supplies last.

Spots and rental bikes are limited, so don’t miss out. Register today at IMLeagues to secure your spot and reserve a bike.

Come out, get active and enjoy a great afternoon with your fellow Titans.

Register for community bike ride here.

The first 50 students receive a free T-shirt at Saturday’s Titan men’s soccer game as the squad hosts rival Oakland. First kick from Titan Field is set for on 6 p.m. Oct. 17, from Titan Field.

It’s Senior Night for the Titan men’s soccer squad against its crosstown rival from Rochester. The senior class will be honored starting at 5:30 p.m. ahead of the first kick against the Golden Grizzlies.

Get to the soccer game early; all UDM students get into soccer matches for free.

Full men’s soccer schedule.