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• September 10: Course Program of Study open forum set for Sept. 16

  Thursday September 10, 2026
  

  An open forum on Course Program of Study (CPoS) is set for Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 12:50-1:50 p.m. inside of the Engineering Building, Room 220.

  Over the past few months, faculty have received updates about Course Program of Study and its implications for financial aid and enrollment status compliance, including potential impacts on advising. Because this has raised many questions, an open forum is being held during the open hour to address them directly.

  The session will begin with a brief recap of what CPoS is and why it exists, with the majority of the time reserved for questions from attendees.

  Faculty and staff who went to ensure a specific question is covered are encouraged to email it in advance to courseeligibility@udmercy.edu, though questions are also welcomed at the session itself.

  All are welcome. Thank you for your continued support of students through this transition.

• September 10: Join monthly Qigong, sound bath wellness sessions on McNichols Campus

  Thursday September 10, 2026
  

  

  Are you interested in reducing stress, improving your brain health and memory, while also enhancing your physical balance and stability?

  Join the Department of Social Work for monthly Qigong and sound bath inside of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus. The first session of the 2026-27 school year is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, with dates following on Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12. All are welcome to join.

  The sessions are being held in the conference room of the Briggs Building, Room 305, with each session beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 12:30 p.m. each Saturday. Please arrive no later than 9:50 a.m. prior to the start.

  Engage in the ancient medical practice of Qigong followed by a relaxing meditative sound bath. Participation is limited; RSVP is required to attend. Please contact Associate Professor of Social Work Janet Joiner at joinerjm@udmercy.edu to reserve your spot.

• September 10: Homecoming 2026 Fall Festival with Street Fest set for Sept. 25-26

  Thursday September 10, 2026
  

  

  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 Purdue Fort Wayne 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.

  Register or learn more about Fall Festival/Homecoming.

• September 09: Register for program to enhance understanding of UDM’s mission

  Wednesday September 09, 2026
  

  University of Detroit Mercy is launching the Ignatian Mercy Pedagogy Certificate Program for employees who are interested in doing a deep dive into Ignatian and Mercy informed teaching, research, service and community engagement.

  The program is designed to enhance employees’ understanding of UDM’s mission. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a Micro Credential Certificate, awarded by the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities and Conference for Mercy Higher Education.

  The certificate program consists of eight modules over two semesters and includes readings, discussion questions and reflection opportunities.

  Reading assignments are expected to take no longer than two hours per module to complete. Seminar meeting sessions will be held Thursday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m., through a mix of in-person, virtual and flexible delivery.

  The seminar sessions for the 2026-27 academic year are scheduled to take place Oct. 1, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, March 18 and April 15.

  The first cohort is limited to a maximum of 12 participants. Those with questions should contact Fr. Charles Oduke, vice president for Mission Integration, at 313-993-1651 or odukeca@udmercy.edu.

  Register for the Ignatian Mercy Pedagogy Certificate Program.

• September 09: Celebrate community at TENN garden party, Sept. 18

  Wednesday September 09, 2026
  

  

  All are welcome to help Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) celebrate our community and bustling garden with an evening of food and harvesting on Friday, Sept. 18.

  The garden party is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the TENN and Martin Park Community Garden, located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16100 Lawton St., in Detroit.

  To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

  

• September 09: UDM to host NAMI Walk Michigan, Sept. 19; Join the Titans team

  Wednesday September 09, 2026
  

  

  

  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.

  Sign up for the Titans team!

• September 09: Take part in Magnetic Poetry Contest in the Briggs Building

  Wednesday September 09, 2026
  

  

  All Detroit Mercy students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to create an original poem using the magnets on the second-floor lockers of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus.

  Winning poems will be published in the 34th issue of [sic], UDM’s arts and literary magazine. Students will also receive a magnetic poetry kit.

  Each individual may submit a maximum of three poems. Photos of the poems must be high quality and vertically oriented. The deadline is Saturday, Sept. 26.

  With any questions or for more information, please contact Director of Creative Writing Stacy Gnall at gnallsc@udmercy.edu.

  Submit here.