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• January 27: Interfaith dinner and panel to be celebrated in Student Union, Feb. 4

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry will celebrate world interfaith harmony at an interfaith panel and dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. All Titans are invited.

  Participants will share food together, hear personal stories from a panel of speakers of various religious perspectives on sustaining hope and enjoy a cultural drumming and singing group that includes one UDM graduate student.

  Free food for all in attendance includes halal, kosher, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

  It is a +1 spiritual opportunity for UDM students in leadership, and students can volunteer at the event as well to count toward service hours.

  For more information, please contact Director of University Ministry Anita Klueg at kluegag@udmercy.edu.

  RSVP here.

  

• January 27: UDM unites for wide-ranging Black History Month celebration

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  A wide variety of events featuring award-winning poets, films, talks and workshops are being planned at all Detroit Mercy Campuses to celebrate Black History Month.

  The events are designed to show the importance of Black history in the United States.

  You’re sure to find something educational, inspiring and entertaining at these events. Please see full listing of events below. Check back regularly as new events and updates will be added periodically.

  Full BHM info.

• January 27: UDM to host presentation on ‘Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health,’ Jan. 29

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program will host a presentation and discussion by Julisa Abad titled “Justice, Violence and Social Determinants of Health.” The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility, on the McNichols Campus. All are welcome to attend this free event.

  Abad is the LGBTQ community engagement liaison for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and an advocate for justice for transgender people.

  This event is co-hosted by the College of Health Professions and Office of Equal Opportunity.

  With any questions, please email Mary Liz Valesano at valesame@udmercy.edu.

• January 27: Stories the shape us: ‘Redemption Road,’ special screening set for Feb. 11

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  As part of Black History Month, Detroit Mercy will hold a special screening of the award‑winning documentary Redemption Road, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30–8 p.m., in Room 113 of the Ford Life Sciences Building.

  The documentary tells a story of transformation, tracing the life of Yusef Bunchy Shakur from a childhood shaped by abandonment and violence to his emergence as a respected community leader and thinker.

  The screening will be followed by a conversation with Shakur. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend.

  This event is supported through a grant from the University’s Mission Microgrant Program.

  For more information, please contact Stacey Stevens at stevenst@udmercy.edu.

• January 27: Go Move Challenge returns Feb. 1

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  The Go Move Challenge is back for 2026.

  This month-long fitness competition brings together faculty and staff across Jesuit universities nationwide to see which campus can log the most minutes of physical activity throughout the month of February. You can participate individually or as part of a team, and every minute counts.

  Throughout the month, we will be rolling out new fitness classes, mini challenges, weekly prizes and end-of-month awards for both individuals and teams. Stay tuned for further details.

  Register here.

  

• January 27: Detroit Mercy Eye Institute offering $35 exams for Titans

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute is currently offering the Titan community comprehensive eye exams for just $35.

  Faculty, staff and students at the University can takes advantage of the $35 exams, 50% off optical frames, contact lens exams starting at $70 and 30% off prescription lenses, among other deals and services.

  Titans may utilize their Heritage Vision or UnitedHealthcare (Spectera) benefits for additional allowances.

  The Detroit Mercy Eye Institute, located at 41555 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 248-675-0800 to schedule an appointment.

  Learn more.

• January 27: Psychology alumna Ashwak Alshami to discuss mental health in the Muslim American community, Jan. 30

  Tuesday January 27, 2026
  

  

  The UDM Psychology Department will host a talk featuring Clinical Psychology alumna Ashwak Alshami, who will discuss mental health in the Muslim American community.

  This event will take place on Friday, Jan. 30, at 2:30 p.m., in the Lower Level of the Student Union. A destresser will follow the discussion. All are welcome to attend.

  This is an opportunity to hear from a Detroit Mercy alum conducting meaningful work in the field of psychology. This event is sponsored by UDM’s Shifa Institute.

  For questions, please contact Lee Eshelman at eshelmlr@udmercy.edu.