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• September 28: Detroit Mercy community invited to Pistons opening day, Oct. 20

  Monday September 28, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to cheer on the Detroit Pistons as they tip off the 2026-27 NBA season in their home opener against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m., at Little Caesars Arena.

  Tickets start at $24 and include a $10 credit for concessions or merchandise.

  Arrive early to enjoy pregame activities in the plaza and live entertainment.

  Use your Detroit Mercy email address to access tickets.

  Purchase tickets here.

  

• September 28: Make space for prayer with Busy Person’s Retreat, beginning Oct. 5

  Monday September 28, 2026
  

  

  Carve out some space for prayer this fall. The Busy Person’s Retreat is a five-week retreat in daily life, running Oct. 5 through Nov. 6.

  Participants receive prayer materials and reflections, plus a small faith-sharing group that meets once a week to talk through your spiritual journey.

  There is no cost to participate, and the retreat is open to all students, faculty and staff.

  Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m.

  With any questions, please contact University Minister Dan Greig at greigda@udmercy.edu.

  Read more and sign up for retreat here.

• September 28: Detroit Mercy Law’s Conviction Integrity Clinic to hold discussion on wrongful convictions, Oct. 7

  Monday September 28, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy Law’s Conviction Integrity Clinic will hold a candid discussion on wrongful convictions titled “Injustice Revealed: Stories of Wrongful Conviction and Exoneration,” on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 5-7 p.m., at Detroit Mercy Law, the Riverfront Campus Room 226.

  Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King will lead a thought-provoking conversation about his acclaimed book, Bone Valley: A True Story of Injustice and Redemption in the Heart of Florida. Michigan exonerees will also share their personal experiences with wrongful conviction, incarceration and exoneration. Together, the panel will explore the human cost of injustice and the critical role that lawyers and communities play in advancing justice.

  Presented as part of UDM’s 150th anniversary celebration, this powerful discussion reflects the University’s commitment to service, justice and community engagement while highlighting how persistence in the pursuit of truth can help bring wrongful convictions to light.

  All are welcome to attend this event, and a reception will follow the program in the atrium.

  Register for discussion here.

  

• September 28: Donate candy to help stock up Safety Street by Oct. 26

  Monday September 28, 2026
  

  

  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.

• September 25: Wellness Expo returns Oct. 1, open to all students and employees

  Friday September 25, 2026
  

  

  

  The UDM Wellness Center will hold this fall’s Wellness Expo on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 12-2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

  Over 40 vendors will be present, and attendees will have the opportunity to get this year’s flu shot. Free snacks are also available as well as a therapy horse, raffles and more.

  All are welcome to this free event.

• September 25: Wellness Center and CVS partner to bring vaccine clinic to McNichols Campus, Oct. 1

  Friday September 25, 2026
  

  The Wellness Center and CVS have partnered to bring a vaccine clinic to the McNichols campus. The clinic will take place during the Wellness Expo on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 12-2 p.m., in the Student Union, Room 208.

  Flu, COVID and many more vaccines will be available.

  All are welcome to attend and receive vaccine(s). Please be sure to register ahead of time at the link below.

  CVS requires 20 participants to be registered prior to the clinic, otherwise the event will be canceled. Once the 20 timeslots are filled, you will not be able to preregister. However, walk-ins are still encouraged and welcome.

  Please contact the Wellness Center at (313) 993-1185 with any questions.

  Preregister for vaccine clinic here.

• September 25: Free headshot photographs for McNichols Campus employees, Oct. 5-6

  Friday September 25, 2026
  

  McNichols Campus employees can have their headshot taken for free by a professional photographer on Oct. 5-6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom as part of a Get to Know MarCom event. 

  These new headshots are perfect for employees’ University biography (person) pages and professional use. 

  No appointments are necessary — just dress up, drop in and smile for the camera. Once headshots are available for downloading, they will be distributed to the University community through Campus Connection. 

  The McNichols Campus headshot event is open to employees from all of UDM’s campuses, but the Corktown and Riverfront campuses provide similar opportunities for their employees. Please contact the School of Law and School of Dentistry communications staff for more information. 

  MarCom staff will be at the McNichols Campus headshot event to answer any questions the University community may have about marketing and communications at UDM.