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• July 25: UDM to host all-sports fundraising dinner, Sept. 2

  Friday July 25, 2025
  

  

  University of Detroit Mercy will host an exclusive all-sports fundraising dinner on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Detroit.

  The inaugural “An Evening with the Titans of Detroit” event will feature live music, fine dining, beverages and auction items. The night is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $250 per person.

  Several special guests in attendance will include Hall of Fame basketball coach Tom Izzo, NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman, Titan legend John Long and NBA champion Steve Smith.

  UDM men’s basketball coach Mark Montgomery, the Titans men’s basketball team and other UDM coaches will also be in attendance. UDM is home to 17 NCAA Division I varsity athletic teams.

  “It is going to be a great night for fans to get together with some of the best athletes and sports personalities in Detroit, all to support Titan athletics,” said Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr.

  Table sponsorships are available by contacting UDM Director of Development Jason Clark at 313-993-1232 or clarkje@udmercy.edu.

  Learn more/Register!

  

• July 25: Video on DIA installation from MarCom communications fellows

  Friday July 25, 2025
  

  

  As part of the ongoing rebranding work for UDM, MarCom communications fellows Alize Tripp and Jennifer Raptoplous, with the help of Let’s Roll’s Brian Rolling, produced a great piece of video content about the Detroit Institute of Art’s installation on the McNichols Campus.

  This partnership with the DIA shows another facet of community through collaboration, inclusion, and the arts.

  A special thanks to CHASS Dean Jocelyn Boryczka for helping to bring the artwork to campus. We hope everyone—faculty, staff, students, alumni and especially our neighbors—visit the McNichols Campus to check out these artworks!

• July 21: New University app launching this fall for staff and students

  Monday July 21, 2025
  

  This fall Detroit Mercy will roll out a new app built to support student connections, engagement and community.

  The app, powered by Raftr, will offer:

  • A central hub for campus events and announcements
  • Customizable channels and groups for departments and programs
  • Direct access for students to engage with opportunities and resources

  Whether you’re supporting student orgs, sharing key updates or just wanting to stay connected, this app is designed to streamline communication across campus.

  Training and onboarding will be offered in July and August to help you get familiar with the platform. Additional training opportunities will be offered for individuals who will be creating the content for their departments/areas to provide helpful tips and best practices.

  Click here to learn more!

• July 21: TENN garden party for community set for Aug. 5

  Monday July 21, 2025
  

  

  All are welcome to join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) and Martin Park community in celebrating our bustling garden with an afternoon of food, planting and harvesting on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The free event is set to begin at 4 p.m. at the garden located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

  The church is located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit.

  To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

  

• July 20: RecFest with games, food, fun, and more returns Aug. 26

  Sunday July 20, 2025
  

  

  Get ready for the ultimate campus kickoff event! RecFest 2025 is set for Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at the Student Fitness Center.

  This is your opportunity to discover the diverse recreational activities available through University Recreation.

  This event features the following:

  • Free food & drinks
  • Giveaways & raffle prizes with live DJ
  • Special guests and 20-plus vendors and campus/community partners
  • Rockwall & obstacle course
  • Shoot-N-Shower challenge
  • 4-way volleyball, spikeball, cornhole and fowling

  Interactive schedule for the day is as follows:

  • 3:30 p.m. — Block Party check-in
  • 4-4:45 p.m. — Open Badminton
  • 4:45-5:30 p.m. — Open Pickleball
  • 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Interactive demos
  • 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Fitness challenges

  Whether you’re into fitness, sports, free stuff or just meeting people, this is the place to be. Mark your calendars now!

  Follow University Recreation on Instagram: @DetroitMercyRec

  

• July 19: Input needed on future development of Livernois & McNichols corridors

  Saturday July 19, 2025
  

  

  Live6 needs your input via a 10-minute online survey about the Livernois and McNichols corridors.

  Please take some time to complete this survey. The results will inform planning for future development, improvements and retail interventions in our district.

  Your perspective will help build our community’s five-year retail and market strategy in partnership with Main Street America.

  We appreciate your input as longtime stakeholders and supporters of the growth of the commercial corridors and the businesses that anchor Livernois and West McNichols.

  Start survey here!

• July 18: Titan golf outing set for Aug. 8 at Links of Novi

  Friday July 18, 2025
  

  

  The Department of Athletics is hosting its annual Titan Golf Outing on Friday, Aug. 8 at Links of Novi. All fans, alumni, supporters, students, staff and faculty are welcome to partake in a day of fun on the course. Proceeds help benefit Athletics and Detroit Mercy Law.

  The outing begins at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Lunch, dinner and a Titan gift card are included in the cost of attendance, with dinner scheduled to begin around 3 p.m. There will be prizes on the course, closest to the pin contests, a straightest drive and more fun games.

  The cost is $150 per golfer, or $600 per foursome. A dinner-only option is also available for $60. Hole sponsorships are available at $500 (without a foursome) or $1,000 (includes a foursome). The field is filling up quickly and space is limited!

  For more information or to register, please visit www.detroittitans.com/golf25.