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• March 03: Men’s basketball hosts Horizon League playoff game 7 p.m. Wednesday

  Tuesday March 03, 2026
  

  

  March Madness is here! After downing Oakland in its regular-season finale Saturday, the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team hosts a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside of Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

  The Titans, the No. 3 seed in the Barbasol Horizon League Championship, will host eighth-seeded Milwaukee in Detroit. Tickets start at $10 and may be purchased here. Detroit Mercy students can gain FREE entry with their student ID. Doors of Calihan Hall open at 6 p.m.

  The red, white and blue finished the regular-season winners in five of their last six contests and are 15-14 and 12-8 in the Horizon League entering postseason play. Detroit Mercy won both regular-season meetings with Milwaukee (12-19) in 2025-26.

  The 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships will culminate with second round, semifinal and championship games March 8-10 at the Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind.

  Full information.

  

• March 03: Novena of Grace begins March 4 in St. Ignatius Chapel

  Tuesday March 03, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry will hold a Novena of Grace to pray for the graces that God wishes to bestow on us. This is a nine-day novena that will begin on Wednesday, March 4, and continue through March 12.

  Praying the Novena will take place at 4 p.m. each day in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building. Associate University Minister Gray LaFond will lead the first three days of the Novena.

  From Saturday, March 7, to Thursday, March 12, due to spring break, students are invited to continue the Novena prayer on their own.

  What is the Novena of Grace?

  The Church has long taught that the saints intercede on our behalf, asking God to grant the graces and blessings we may forget to request or struggle to find time to pray for ourselves.

  The Novena of Grace is a traditional nine-day devotion dedicated to Saint Francis
  Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It comes with a promise
  that those who pray it for nine consecutive days and receive the Sacraments may
  receive any grace for the good of their souls, through the saint’s prayers.

  As a Jesuit, St. Francis Xavier’s writings reflect the spiritual insights of the Spiritual Exercises, which are to know ourselves better, to discern the will of God, to hear and generously answer Christ’s call and to understand that everything is an unmerited gift from God.

  In addition, each evening throughout the duration of the Novena of Grace, Gesu Church will hold a reflection by a variety of guest speakers, one per evening, as follows:

  • Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m.: Fr. Joe Daoust
  • Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m.: Jim Sweeney/Laura Silveri
  • Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.: Ellie Hidalgo
  • Saturday, March 7, part of 4 p.m. liturgy: Ellie Hidalgo
  • Sunday , March 8, at 3 p.m.: Anita Klueg
  • Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.: Sr. Sue Rakoczy
  • Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.: Shirlene Smith
  • Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.: Rev. Barry Randolph
  • Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.: Brother Tom Skowron

  All are invited to pray this novena.

  Access Novena guide here.

  

   

• March 02: She’s the First product drive a huge success for Detroit’s “I Support the Girls”

  Monday March 02, 2026
  

  

  The Detroit Mercy student organization “She’s the First” has recently concluded a product drive benefiting I Support the Girls Detroit and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose generosity, time and continued support made the drive a success.

  Due to the incredible team effort of the campus community, a total of 4,346 essential items were collected, including:

  • 498 liners
  • 677 tampons
  • 1,126 wipes
  • 46 bras
  • 152 socks
  • 182 underwear
  • 1,665 pads

  These contributions will make a meaningful impact for those in need within the surrounding community of Detroit.

  

• March 02: Stacy Gnall, Michael Lauchlan to lead final CWC of term, March 3

  Monday March 02, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join the final installment of UDM’s Creative Writing Collective (CWC) on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

  Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation for this final meeting of the winter semester. The gathering will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 205.

  No writing experience is necessary to join the CWC. You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

  Please contact english@udmercy.edu with questions or to join the CWC mailing list. Keep up with the Detroit Mercy English Department on Instagram and Facebook @detroitmercyenglish.

• March 02: Register for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement until March 9

  Monday March 02, 2026
  

  

  Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is a University-wide event featuring research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and much more. This year’s CSACE symposium is set for Thursday, April 9.

  CSACE is an opportunity to recognize the exemplary work across all campuses throughout the academic year and to learn about and support the research achievements of fellow colleagues and students.

  All students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents.

  Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.

  The deadline to register to be a presenter is Monday, March 9, by 6 p.m.

  Learn more and register here.

  

   

• March 02: Nominate for the Student Leadership and Service Awards by March 26

  Monday March 02, 2026
  

  Do you know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the 2025-26 Student Leadership and Service Awards and will be accepted until Thursday, March 26!

  An unbiased committee will review all nominations, so please be detailed in your submissions!

  The Student Leadership and Service Awards reception will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. More details will be provided to nominees/winners. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, our National Society of Leadership & Success inductees will be honored.

  Awards categories for Student Leadership and Service Awards include:

  • Rising Star Student Leader (First-Year Student or Sophomore): This award is given to a first-year student or sophomore-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
  • Student Leader of the Year (Junior or Senior): This award is given to a junior or senior-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
  • Titan Spirit Award: This award is given to a student who demonstrates Titan Spirit every day. They love their school, and they are not afraid to show it. Their pride for their school is demonstrated in their involvement, decisions, actions and even the color scheme of their clothes. This person never waivers when choosing to root for the home team!
  • Student Employee of the Year: This award is given to a diligent student who is employed somewhere on campus. This student adds value to the office or department they work in and is dedicated to their role. Without dedicated student employees this campus would not be able to run efficiently. This student is a true model of what it looks like to help keep a workplace moving in a positive direction.
  • Student Organization of the Year: This award is given to the registered student organization that has contributed positively to campus all year. They achieve their organization mission while contributing to the University’s overall mission. They are committed to their members and provide opportunities, initiatives and/or events for campus to see their efforts clearly. This group is driven, excited and displays their positive values.
  • Program/Event of the Year: This award is given to a student or group of students who has hosted a phenomenal program on campus. This program has given students at Detroit Mercy an opportunity to enjoy each other, learn something new or come together for a common purpose. This event adds value to campus and is a positive addition to the campus culture.

  Awards categories for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership and Service Awards include:

  • Fraternity Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a fraternity who has demonstrated continued contribution to his chapter, the Greek community and the Detroit Mercy campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
  • Sorority Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a sorority who has demonstrated continued contribution to her chapter, the Greek community and the Detroit Mercy campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
  • Chapter President of the Year: This award is given to a person who upheld the values of their own organization and the University. They communicate throughout the community, promote a positive Greek Life experience and uplift their members. This person supports their executive board (if applicable) and completes all duties in a timely and accurate manner. They exemplify what it means to lead by example!
  • Outstanding Philanthropic Event or Community Service Project: This award is given to the Greek chapter that conducted an outstanding philanthropic event and/or an outstanding community service project that served to benefit the local/national community. The program should have been in the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Chapter of Excellence Award: This award is given to the Greek Letter organization that has demonstrated excellence in multiple categories, including but not limited to academics, campus programming and highlighting their values. This chapter contributes positively to the Greek Life community, campus community and each other. Even if this group is not wearing their letters, they are consistently demonstrating their values.

  For more information or with any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1593. Submit nominations here.

   

• March 02: OMI two-part faculty workshop explores the joy in teaching, March 25 and 31

  Monday March 02, 2026
  

  Faculty are often asked to examine their teaching, to assess it, refine it, adapt it across modalities and strengthen it in response to evolving student needs. Self-improvement workshops and conferences are often attended where faculty ask themselves, “How can we do better?”

  All faculty are invited to participate in a two-part workshop, hosted by the Office of Mission Integration, that invites a different, yet equally important, question: What brings us joy in teaching?

  The two-part workshop will take place on:

  • Wednesday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m., via Zoom
  • Tuesday, March 31, from 2-4 p.m., in person, in Room 208 of the Student Union 

  Please note, participation is required at both sessions.  A warm meal will be served on March 31.

  Within a small, interdisciplinary group of colleagues, participants will:

  • Reflect on the values, life experiences, disciplinary frameworks and commitments that influence their teaching at its best.
  • Explore how personal understandings of excellent teaching intersect with and enrich the Mercy and Jesuit educational mission and how those traditions can deepen pedagogical practices.
  • Rediscover experiences that bring meaning, purpose and fulfillment to the vocation of teaching.
  • Participate in a mindfulness component to create space for reflection and presence throughout the dialogue.

  The voice and perspectives of colleagues who are deeply committed to teaching will greatly enrich this conversation. This workshop is intended as a reflective and restorative experience.

  Please RSVP by Monday, March 2, via email to Office of Mission Integration Faculty Fellow Ashlee Barnes at barnesav@udmercy.edu.