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• February 04: ACLU attorney Jay Kaplan to speak at Lunch & Learn, Feb. 18

  Wednesday February 04, 2026
  

  

  The College of Health Professions (CHP) Inclusive Excellence Committee will host an engaging Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Jay Kaplan on Wednesday, Feb. 18, entitled “Loving and Caring for All in our Community.”

  All are welcome to attend this conversation, which will take place from 12-1 p.m. in Room 138 of the Commerce & Finance Building.

  A longtime attorney with the ACLU of Michigan, Kaplan’s work focuses on caring for and protecting transgender community members through advocacy, education and systemic change.

  

• February 04: Pray the Rosary for February intention in Holy Spirit Chapel, Feb. 11

  Wednesday February 04, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry will host a special time of prayer and reflection on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m., inside of the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Student Union, Lower Level.

  Together, we will pray the Rosary, a traditional Catholic devotion, in support of Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention for February: that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

  While the rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer, all are welcome to participate. Rosary beads and easy-to-follow how-to guides will be provided.

  For any questions, please contact glafond@udmercy.edu.

  

• February 04: Creative Writing Collective meets Feb. 11 for use of metaphors in essays

  Wednesday February 04, 2026
  

  

  Amanda Hiber, senior lecturer in the Department of English, will lead the Creative Writing Collective conversation on using metaphors in personal essays on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

  The gathering will take place in Room 201 of the Briggs Building, with all students, staff, alumni, faculty and friends welcome for community and creative writing! No writing experience is necessary to join the CWC. You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

  Save the date for third and final Creative Writing Collective this semester, which will take place Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m., in the Seibert Center for Innovation and Collaboration, Engineering Building first floor. This final installment will be led by Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan.

  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.

• February 04: Phenomenal Women nominations open, deadline is Feb. 20

  Wednesday February 04, 2026
  

  

  It’s time to nominate a phenomenal woman who makes a difference here at Detroit Mercy.

  The selected faculty, staff or administrator will be honored at the Phenomenal Women’s Reception on Friday, March 20.

  The 21st Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. The Ashley Grey Legacy Award will be presented to a faculty or staff representative at Detroit Mercy.

  Nominations will close on Friday, Feb. 20, to allow for the selection committee to review all nominations carefully.

  Submit nominations here.

  

• February 04: NAMI ‘In Our Own Voice’ presentation set for Feb. 19

  Wednesday February 04, 2026
  

  

  The College of Health Professions (CHP) will host a special presentation in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro Chapter on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12:45-1:55 p.m., in Room 114 of the Health Professions Facility.

  Emergency medicine physician Aria Darling will share her personal lived experience with a mental health condition through the NAMI “In Our Own Voice” program.

  This session offers an opportunity to learn directly from a healthcare professional who has navigated mental health challenges, helping to deepen understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and seeking treatment.

  This event is supported by a Mission Micro Grant and hosted by the CHP Wellness Committee.

  

• February 03: Interfaith dinner and panel to be celebrated in Student Union, Feb. 4

  Tuesday February 03, 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.

   

  

• February 03: Winter career and co-op fair for all students set for Feb. 19

  Tuesday February 03, 2026
  

  

  The Center for Career & Professional Development will hold the 2026 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, February 19, from 2-5 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend.

  The fair will be held in 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 will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet and share their resumes with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

  Students will have the opportunity to take free professional headshots and be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card for attending.

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

  Current students may pre-register and view list of participating organizations through their Handshake accounts.

  Pre-register now through Handshake.