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• January 07: New Year’s Rec-Solutions event offers URec fun, Jan. 13

  Wednesday January 07, 2026
  

  

  Start 2026 with a bang at University Recreation’s New Year’s Rec-Solutions! Save the date for this fun event to help usher in the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

  Free food is available to the first 100 participants. Also included will be giveaways, raffles, vendors, interactive demos, sports and fitness challenges, music, inflatable games and a few surprises! Stay tuned for more.

  

• January 07: McNichols Campus bookstore open; buy books before semester’s start

  Wednesday January 07, 2026
  

  

  The spirit store/bookstore on the McNichols Campus is open all week ahead of the start of the winter semester on Monday, Jan. 12. Students are able to buy books ahead of that time all week inside of the Student Union.

  Hours for the first few weeks of the semester are as follows:

  January 5-11

  • Monday, Jan. 5 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 6 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 7 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 8 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 9 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 10-11 — Closed

  January 12-18

  • Monday, Jan. 12 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 13 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 14 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 15 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 16 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 17 — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 18 — Closed

  January 19-25

  • Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day) — Closed
  • Tuesday, Jan. 20 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 21 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 22 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 23 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  Full bookstore info.

  

• January 07: Explore careers in arts & entertainment law, discussion on Feb. 12

  Wednesday January 07, 2026
  

  

  Detroit Mercy Law will hold a candid conversation on “Careers in Arts & Entertainment Law,” hosted by the Arts, Communication, Entertainment & Sports Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

  This discussion will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Riverfront Campus inside Room 226. A reception will follow in the atrium.

  Featured Speakers:

  • Paul Rosenberg ’96 is a globally recognized force in the music industry, known for being a longtime manager of Eminem, founder of Goliath Artists and president of Shady Records. He is also the former chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings and has produced acclaimed projects such as “8 Mile” and “How Music Got Free.”
  • Howard Hertz received his law degree from Wayne State University in 1976 and formed the law firm of Hertz Schram in 1979. He specializes in entertainment law and has represented numerous artists and entities in the entertainment field. He is a member of the Board of Directors and president of the Detroit Music Awards Foundation and a former member and advisor of the Board of Governors of the Recording Academy Chicago Chapter (Grammys).

  These distinguished professionals will share insights on arts and entertainment law, including career paths and industry opportunities. Please contact Brittany Dawson at dawsonba2@udmercy.edu with any questions.

  Register here.

  

• January 05: Titan Winter Blast returns Jan. 24, featuring chili cook-off, Titan basketball and more

  Monday January 05, 2026
  

  

  The annual Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter event, returns Saturday, Jan. 24, followed by a UDM men’s basketball contest with Oakland University, all taking place on the McNichols Campus.

  All Titans — students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family and guests — are invited for the winter festivities, camaraderie and fun inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center from 12-3 p.m.

  Various teams of chili chefs from across the University’s campuses will turn up the heat at the wildly popular chili cook-off! Snuggle up for some horse-drawn trolley rides and have an indoor winter blast playing cornhole and games, participating in activities and cookie decorating, and more! Refreshments will be provided by Eastern Market Brewery.

  Following the fun, head over to Calihan Hall to cheer on men’s basketball as they battle rival Oakland at 3 p.m.

  Cost for attendance is $5 for students and $20 for alumni, faculty, staff and guests. Children 12 and under are free. Admission includes tastings at the chili cook-off, food and refreshments, all games and activities plus a ticket to the men’s basketball contest.

  Register for TWB.

  

   

• January 04: Enroll for winter term tuition payment plan; deadline is Feb. 17

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their winter term tuition. Payment plans are available through your UDM portal until Feb. 17.

  For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact at 1-800-339-8131 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or go to studentsupport.transactcampus.com/hc/en-us.

• January 04: Support men’s and women’s golf at annual raffle, drawing Jan. 30

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  

  It’s time for the annual Titans men’s and women’s golf raffle. Your participation helps make a difference with proceeds to directly support team travel expenses throughout the season.

  Purchase raffle tickets today and show your Titan pride. Tickets are $50 each, and prizes are as follows:

  • First place: $1,000
  • Second place: $500
  • Third place: $100

  Special bonus: Buy four or more tickets and receive a Nike Titan Golf team cap.

  Winning tickets will be drawn during halftime of the UDM men’s basketball game on Friday, Jan. 30, at approximately 8 p.m.

  Checks can be sent to the UDM Golf Program, c/o Chuck Batcheller, Calihan Hall, 4001 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221. Credit cards, cash, Venmo (@Charles-Batcheller) or PayPal (@cbatcheller1987) are also accepted. Ticket numbers will be assigned upon receipt of payment.

  For more information, please contact Coach Batcheller at batchech@udmercy.edu or 248-234-1867.

  Thanks for supporting our dedicated student-athletes!

• January 04: Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  

  The deadline for University Ministry’s Civil Rights Service Immersion Trip during the spring break, March 7-13, in Montgomery, Ala., will close on Jan. 21. Students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, the Civil Rights Movement.

  This trip is designed both to learn from the rich history of the area, visiting renowned museums and historical sites. It also includes engaging in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access and even joining a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

  Fill out interest form here.