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• October 07: Spring break service immersion trip heads to Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee, March 7-13

  Tuesday October 07, 2025
  

  

  University Ministry is hosting a service immersion trip for all UDM students during Detroit Mercy’s spring break from March 7-13 to the Appalachian Mountains in Washburn, Tenn. There are eight student spots available, and students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  The trip gives students the opportunity to encounter a community beyond Detroit, share gifts of service and solidarity and explore pressing social issues—in this case, sustainability in Appalachia!

  This trip combines service learning (sustainable gardening, trail and forest restoration, and more) with education on the challenges and solutions to sustainable living in our day. We will stay with Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, an organization dedicated to serving the local community, teaching sustainable practices and offering retreat space to cultivate an ethic and spirituality around the natural world.

  The cost for the trip is $500, which covers lodging, food, transportation, museum tickets and all programming. The total cost per person is higher, but University Ministry covers the balance.

  Scholarships are also available. We do not want cost to stand in the way of your participation. Please reach out to Samantha Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.

  The application deadline is Jan. 21 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining balance is due one week before the trip begins. Students must also attend five required meetings to participate in the trip.

  Fill out an interest form for the trip!

  

• October 07: Spring break service immersion trip heads to Montgomery, Ala., March 7-13

  Tuesday October 07, 2025
  

  

  University Ministry is hosting a service immersion trip for all UDM students during Detroit Mercy’s spring break from March 7-13, 2026 in Montgomery, Ala. There are eight student spots available, and students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  The trip gives students the opportunity to encounter a community beyond Detroit, share gifts of service and solidarity and explore pressing social issues—in this case, the Civil Rights movement!

  This trip is designed to provide an educational experience through visits to renowned museums and historical sites, highlighting the area’s rich history. Students will engage in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access and even join a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

  The cost for the trip is $500, which covers lodging, food, transportation, museum tickets and all programming. The total cost per person is higher, but University Ministry covers the balance.

  Scholarships are also available. We do not want cost to stand in the way of your participation. Please reach out to Samantha Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.

  The application deadline is Jan. 21 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining balance is due one week before the trip begins. Students must also attend five required meetings to participate in the trip.

  Fill out an interest form for the trip!

  

• October 07: Support TENN at The Office Coffee Shop

  Tuesday October 07, 2025
  

  

  The Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) has been selected to participate in The Office Coffee Shop’s charity checkout program. When you stop by for your favorite coffee or sweet treat, you can choose to donate to TENN at checkout and help support our work toward a more food-sovereign Detroit.

  Every cup of coffee helps provide fresh produce, proteins and dairy to families in need — so next time you’re in downtown Royal Oak, grab a brew and choose TENN!

  The Office Coffee Shop is located at 402 S. Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak.

  

• October 06: Fall career and co-op fair for all students, Oct. 9

  Monday October 06, 2025
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Center for Career & Professional Development and College of Engineering & Science will host the 2025 Fall Career and Co-op Fair Thursday, Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m.

  The fair will be held inside the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent UDM graduates.

  Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair features more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet with a variety of employers as well as graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options, co-op and internship positions as well as volunteering opportunities.

  For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development at 313-993-1017 or careerlink@udmercy.edu.

  Students can pre-register through Handshake.

  

• October 06: Give-a-coat, take-a-coat to benefit community in October

  Monday October 06, 2025
  

  

  Throughout October, University Ministry will host a coat rack outside their office on the ground floor of the Student Union, across from the bookstore.

  The Detroit Mercy community is invited to donate or take a coat—jackets, coats and vests only. At the end of the month, all leftover items will be donated to the Pope Francis Center to support the homeless community.

  

• October 06: Submission deadline for 2025 UDM Photography Contest, Nov. 2

  Monday October 06, 2025
  

  

  Did you snap some great photos this summer or over the past year? As we head into the fall term, consider capturing those special moments for your submission to the 3rd annual Detroit Mercy Photography Contest!

  The UDM Photography Contest is sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning. The contest is open to all students enrolled in fall 2025, as well as all UDM employees across every campus.

  Photography offers a mode of creative communication and a lens into the communities we inhabit and visit. Photographs can capture various moments and expressions, people, places and events. As such, the Office of Academic Affairs and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning would like to invite all Detroit Mercy community members to submit digital photographs for consideration as part of a special 2025 photography contest.

  You can submit one photograph per category. First-place winners in each category will receive cash prizes and an enlarged, mounted copy of their winning photograph!

  Be sure to visit the UDM photo contest page for some inspiration, contest rules, submission and release forms and to view the previous winners. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 2.

  Current categories for submissions:

  • Abstract/conceptual/manipulation – Images of unusual patterns, lighting or objects recognized for their design element (i.e., streaking light photos, mechanical structures, reflections in glass or metal, view from a strange angle). Images can be digitally enhanced or altered beyond the minor adjustments to create an entirely different photograph. Be creative. All images must be produced by the photographer (photos taken by someone else may not be used), and the finished entry must still appear to be a photograph – not an artistic impression, drawing or design.
  • People – Photos of people, alone or in a group. Such pictures may be candid, humorous, journalistic or interpretative portraits where an emphasis placed on the person, not the environment. The main focus should be people. *
  • Nature/scenic – Images or scenes of plant life, landscapes, seascapes, underwater, architectural and industrial scenes. Seasonal scenes that display a fundamental design or mood are also acceptable. The main focus should be nature/scenic.
  • Dusk to dawn – Details the photographic imagery captured after the sun goes down. This includes but is not limited to starry skies, life under neon lights, streaking traffic lights, mother nature at night, scenic landscapes and cityscapes, film noir portraits, creative use of light and shadows. *
  • Creatures (new category for 2025) – Images or scenes of animal life, wild creatures, insects, etc. (i.e., action shots of your pet, giraffes at the zoo, cows on a countryside, banana slugs in the forest). It may be a scenic environment, but the main focus should be the creature(s) or animal(s). *

  *Appropriate and accepted image enhancement in these categories must be limited to minor adjustments such as contrast, exposure, cropping, HDR, dodge and burn.

  CALL FOR JUDGES: If you are interested in serving as a judge for the 2025 photo contest, please send an email expressing your interest to photocontest@udmercy.edu for consideration. With any direct questions, also contact photocontest@udmercy.edu.

  The photos of last year’s winners will be displayed in the Office of Academic Affairs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please stop by in the President’s Suite if you would like to view them.

  Submit your photos today.

  

• October 06: Mission Micro-Grant Program applications due online, Oct. 10

  Monday October 06, 2025
  

  

  Now in its 18th year, the Mission Micro-Grant Program awards annual grants of up to $200 to any full or part-time Detroit Mercy faculty or staff member in support of a wide range of activities that promote Detroit Mercy’s mission of being a Catholic, Mercy, Jesuit, urban and student-centered university.

  There are only four criteria a project or activity must meet to be considered for a Mission Micro Grant:

  • The project or activity must promote one or more elements of Detroit Mercy’s mission.
  • You must personally be involved in the project or activity.
  • You must be employed by the University during the time the project or activity takes place.
  • The grant monies must be spent in the same fiscal year in which they are received.

  Please visit the Mission Micro-Grant website to learn more about what type of projects are eligible for funding and project deadlines. You can also browse previously funded projects and activities.

  The application process is very simple. One-page online applications are due Friday, Oct. 10. PLEASE NOTE: Only one grant application may be submitted per project. For more information or questions, please email Rosemary Weatherston at weatherr@udmercy.edu.

  Submit application here.