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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 may be purchased here. Detroit Mercy students can gain free entry with their student ID.

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.

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.

The 43rd annual Pax Christi Michigan State Conference will be held at Detroit Mercy, Saturday, April 18, in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. The theme of this year’s event is “Be Not Afraid: Living in Hope and Resistance,” and features keynote speaker Charlene Howard, national director for Pax Christi USA.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., and the event will run until approximately 4 p.m. 

Through humor, storytelling, music and innate wisdom, Howard will advise conference participants in the courage and resiliency needed to confront racism, violence and greed with Gospel-based nonviolence and effective activism.

A discussion will follow Howard’s call to action in which a panel of experts will offer insights and specific ways to effectively resist today’s culture of violence.

Panel experts include:

• Elly Jordan: Advocacy for immigrants
• Andrea Pierce: Advocacy for the environment and Indigenous cultures
• Saeed Khan: Advocacy for Gaza, the West Bank and Middle Eastern cultures.

Howard received her master’s in Religious Education and Catechesis from the Catholic University of America and has been a teacher, school principal and a religious department chair. In July 2024, she became the executive director of Pax Christi USA.

Pax Christi Michigan promotes peace locally, nationally and globally through prayer, study and action. Rooted in spirituality, the organization is dedicated to examining issues of justice from the perspectives of all involved and promotes peace with justice through nonviolent conflict resolution.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Cost for attendance:

• Early registration: $65 (includes breakfast and lunch). Registration after April 10 is $70.
• Student rate: $25
• Conference scholarships are available.

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.

University Ministry and Home Away From Home will host a movie night on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. The classic comedy Sister Act (1992) will be shown in the Mercy Gathering Place, located on the first floor of Shiple Hall.

Bring a friend and come warm up with free homemade soup, hot chocolate, baked goods and, of course, plenty of popcorn.

This event is open to all students and faculty.

Panelists are as follows:

• Archbishop Edward Wiesenberger, metropolitan archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Detroit
• Helen Marie Burns, RSM, former president of Leadership Conference of Women Religious
• Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv. of Lexington, Ky., president of Pax Christi, USA
• Matt Mio, professor of Chemistry, University of Detroit Mercy, expert on Laudato Si

The session will be moderated by Bridget Deegan-Krause, author of Together Through Reflection: Themes for Those Who Lead and Serve in Catholic Organizations.

The College of Health Professions (CHP) is hosting a Youth Exploration Camp July 20-24 (middle school session) and July 27-31 (high school session) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This fun, exciting and engaging summer camp introduces local youth to healthcare careers through simulation, teamwork, innovation and real-world experiences.

Volunteers are needed to help facilitate the camp in the following roles:

• Registration table
• Bathroom monitor
• Snack assistant
• Transition monitor
• First-aid monitor
• Lunchroom monitor
• Skills lab facilitator

This is a great opportunity for Biology, Pre-Dental, Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Optometry or Nursing students to get involved and make an impact on youth in the community.

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.

Titans, check your email for an invitation to participate in the 2026 Healthy Minds Survey. This important survey will help the University better understand student and faculty well-being and guide positive changes across campus.

We want to learn more about what helps you thrive at UDM — and the challenges you may face along the way.

Bonus: By participating, you’ll be entered for a chance to win great prizes, including gift cards and awesome UDM swag!

The survey is confidential and will remain open until Monday, March 2.

Please contact deanofstudents@udmercy.edu with any questions.

The Delta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is holding a “Sweets for Sisterhood” fundraiser. Contributions will aid the chapter in programming and opportunities to engage in sisterhood.

How it works:

• Purchase Krispy Kreme donuts at $15 per dozen by placing an online order using the link below.
• Fifty percent of each original glazed dozen you order is donated back to the sorority.
• Visit your local Krispy Kreme to pick up your donuts.

Help Delta Sigma Theta reach their goal of 150 dozen purchased. The last day to participate in the fundraiser is Feb. 28. Please contact deltapsil954@gmail.com with any questions.