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• October 31: Improving community relations is topic of Nov. 3 forum

  Friday October 31, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy’s Institute for Leadership and Service is offering an opportunity Monday, Nov. 3 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. to improve our connections with the community partners in the Community Engaged Learning program, by hosting a community forum. The event will take place in the Hall of Fame area of Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

  The centerpiece of the event will be a panel discussion in which two faculty members and two representatives from community organizations (Pope Francis Center and Brilliant Detroit) will each share their perspectives on the benefits and challenges of Community Engaged Learning partnerships.

  Fifteen other strong agency partners are invited, and time will be provided for networking.

  If you are interested in attending, please contact Fr. Tim Hipskind at hipskijt@udmercy.edu.

• October 31: Happy Halloween, Titans!

  Friday October 31, 2025
  

  

• October 31: SACD to host lecture on transitioning from academia to architectural practice, Nov. 7

  Friday October 31, 2025
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture and Community Development (SACD) invites the campus community, architecture professionals and anyone interested in international work and entrepreneurship to attend an upcoming lecture featuring Marisol González, principal of M-G Estudio and faculty member at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico.

  The lecture, titled “Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Architect: Reflections and Practice,” will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Warren Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space. This lecture is free and open to the public.

  González will share insights from her journey as both educator and practitioner, offering valuable perspectives on navigating the transition from academic study to professional practice. Her talk will explore the intersection of architecture, entrepreneurship and international collaboration.

  This visit is part of an ongoing teaching collaboration between Detroit Mercy and Tec de Monterrey’s architecture program. González will be accompanied by architecture students from Tec de Monterrey, furthering the institutions’ commitment to cross-cultural educational exchange.

  For more information, contact Associate Professor of Architecture & Community Development Tadd Heidgerken at heidgetw@udmercy.edu.

• October 30: Call for UDM employee participation at Marketing Research Roundtable, half-day session to include free breakfast and lunch, Nov. 11

  Thursday October 30, 2025
  

  

  As Detroit Mercy approaches its 150th anniversary, the University stands at a powerful inflection point — not only to celebrate its legacy but to re-imagine how different groups of actors can represent and amplify a new brand.

  The University’s strength has always existed in Community with a capital C: students who serve, faculty who inspire, alumni who lead and neighbors who believe in the institution’s promise. Yet, while these stories abound, they are not always told in a unified, intentional or visible way. In addition, there are some negative legacy stereotypes which have yet to be put to bed.

  The Marketing & Communications Department, in consultation with GreenHouse::Innovation, will convene a fall 2025 Marketing Research Roundtable to close that gap by co-creating a shared understanding of what it means to “be Detroit Mercy” — and to empower every participant to act as a storyteller, advocate and ambassador in respective circles of influence.

  We will hold a roundtable session on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Student Union, Room 201, on the McNichols Campus. We are seeking a total of 25 full-time employees to participate in this half-day session.

  A continental breakfast will be available starting at 8:15, as well as a boxed lunch from Subway at noon. Participants should expect and plan to attend the entirety of the session and freely contribute their thoughts, ideas and suggestions.

  If you are interested in attending, please email your confirmation erwingj@udmercy.edu by Nov. 5. Please note that we will stop taking registrations once we hit 25 attendees.

  For more information about the branding effort and/or to leave suggestions and comments, please visit our New Brand for the Future website today.

• October 30: Stress and mental health awareness roundtable discussion set for Nov. 19

  Thursday October 30, 2025
  

  

  A one-hour roundtable discussion focusing on stress awareness and mental health will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 12-1 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138.

  This session will offer space to share experiences, learn coping strategies and connect with others across the UDM community.

  Students, faculty and staff are all welcome. Bring your lunch or enjoy provided snacks as we share strategies to stay grounded and connected.

  This event is sponsored by the College of Health Professions, Inclusive Excellence, FRAD and Student Engagement.

  

• October 30: The Hive student pantry to open Nov. 5 in Reno Hall

  Thursday October 30, 2025
  

  

  The Hive, a student-run pantry whose goal is to help food-insecure UDM students, will be opening in its new space in Reno Hall, Room 143, on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. From that date forward, it will be open as follows:

  • Tuesdays from 1-5 p.m.
  • Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 1-5 p.m.

  Any currently enrolled student in need of assistance may visit the pantry once every two weeks and may take up to 12 grocery or hygiene items per visit.

  For more details, please contact thehive@udmercy.edu or visit The Hive website.

  

• October 29: Share Thanksgiving dinner with UDM international student

  Wednesday October 29, 2025
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s International Services Office (ISO) invites faculty and staff to open their homes this Thanksgiving by hosting an international student for dinner.

  Many of our international students are eager to experience American Thanksgiving traditions in a home setting. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your holiday, learn about different cultures and create lasting memories. Past participants have described the experience as deeply rewarding.

  If interested in participating, please complete the survey below by Friday, Nov. 7. Hosts should receive their student matches and guest details by Friday, Nov. 15.

  For any questions, please contact Alison Roberts at robertad1@udmercy.edu.

  Sign up here.