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University Ministry invites the Detroit Mercy community to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Phoebe on Thursday, Sept. 3, with opportunities for prayer, reflection and conversation centered on the service and work of the deaconess, leader and witness to the Gospel.

The celebration begins with a Mass and reflection from 1-2 p.m. in St. Ignatius Chapel, followed by food and conversation exploring women, service and the Catholic Church in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 118.

Later that evening, a watch party for Phoebe Prayer Service will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Student Union Lower Level. Participants will enjoy free snacks while participating in a virtual national prayer service with song and storytelling about St. Phoebe and mission partners spreading God’s Word.

For more information, contact Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

Get ready to kick off the semester with University Recreation!

RecFest 2026 is set for Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 5-7 p.m. at the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

URec is kicking off the fall semester in a big way. The event features the following:

• Raffle prizes
• Free food, desserts and drinks
• Free RecFest shirts for the first 150 students
• Games, challenges and demos
• Campus and community partners
• Detroit Pistons Extreme Team and Hooper

Whether you’re looking to get involved, meet new people, learn more about URec or just grab some free food and have fun, RecFest is the place to be.

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.

Join the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company at the Theatre Welcome Party on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 4-6 p.m. on the porch of the Briggs Building.

There will be free food and swag, as well as a chance to learn about auditions and upcoming events in the Department of Performing Arts. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a curious newcomer, all are welcome.

Questions? Email Sarah Rusk at hawkinsk@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 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 the Duquesne Ducks 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.

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.

Student Life will kick off its year-long Makers Series with Ikebana flower arranging, a Japanese method of flower arranging that goes back centuries.

The workshop will take place on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 4-6 p.m., in the Student Union Lower Level.

Participants will learn the basics of Ikebana and then use instincts and personal creativity to craft their own arrangements, all while enjoying some tasty Japanese treats.

The event is free and open to all students.

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.

Hosting an organization’s table at Titan Fest? Make sure you’re recognized by completed the appropriate registration steps by Sept. 4.

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.

The spirit store/bookstore on the McNichols Campus is open all week at the start of the fall semester beginning Monday, Aug. 31. Students are able to buy books and other school essentials this week in the Lower Level of the Student Union.

Hours for the first week of the semester are as follows:

• Monday, Aug. 31 — 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 1 — 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 2 — 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 3 — 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 4 — 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 5 — 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Students can also shop online any time at the Detroit Mercy Spirit Store.

Titans, it’s time to submit your renewal application to continue your student organization’s active journey on campus. Submissions must be completed by Sept. 4 to be eligible for a table at Titan Fest.

The registration form has changed this year, so pay close attention to its details. For inquiries, reach out to Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu.

Reminders before applying for recognition:

• Ensure accurate leadership is listed for communication.
• Students are limited to officer roles in a maximum of three organizations.
• Advisors are limited to serving as advisor for a maximum of three organizations.
• Honor societies through a department, college or program are not required to register as organizations.
• Club Sports/Intramurals through the Whitty Student Fitness Center are not required to register as organizations.
• Club Sports Council as an umbrella organization should still complete the registration application. Within the roster, please include a list of the active club sports teams and the captain(s).

Student Organization Registration Renewal Application (2026-27)

Sorority and Fraternity Registration Renewal Application (2026-27)