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  • December 08: Extended McNichols Campus Library hours during finals week, Dec. 8-13

    Monday December 08, 2025
    McNichols Campus Library in winter with snow on ground

    McNichols Campus Library in winter with snow on groundLooking for a place to study for finals? The McNichols Campus Library is again offering extended hours to support students during final exams week.

    Library hours are as follows for the week:

    • Monday, Dec. 8 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Tuesday, Dec. 9 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Wednesday, Dec. 10 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Thursday, Dec. 11 — 8 a.m. to midnight
    • Friday, Dec. 12 — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday, Dec. 13 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • December 08: Titan toy drive at men’s basketball game, Dec. 20

    Monday December 08, 2025
    A flyer for the Detroit Mercy Men's basketball game on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. in Calihan Hall, which is featuring a Toy Drive. The logos of Siena Heights and Detroit Mercy are in the center of the page with vs in between them. Two Detroit Mercy basketball player are on the right-hand side of the page. Text at the bottom of the pages says "donate a toy, get a free ticket."

    Come out to support the local Detroit community and cheer on the Titans men’s basketball team on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m., as they take on Siena Heights inside historic Calihan Hall. Bring a toy for donation and receive a free ticket to the game!

    Your toy donation will support local Detroit charities and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and you’ll enjoy an exciting matchup, all while helping Titan Athletics make an impact on the community.

    Fans and children will also have the opportunity for pictures with Tommy Titan dressed as Santa.

    Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and root for the Titans!

    A flyer for the Detroit Mercy Men's basketball game on Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. in Calihan Hall, which is featuring a Toy Drive. The logos of Siena Heights and Detroit Mercy are in the center of the page with vs in between them. Two Detroit Mercy basketball player are on the right-hand side of the page. Text at the bottom of the pages says "donate a toy, get a free ticket."

  • December 08: Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

    Monday December 08, 2025
    A flyer for the Civil Rights Spring Break trip in Montgomery, Alabama on March 7-13. The bright yellow wording is place atop a black and white image of the Mall in Washington, DC, with thousands of bystanders. There is a QR code in the upper right-hand corner and a University Ministry logo in the upper left-hand corner.

    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.

    A flyer for the Civil Rights Spring Break trip in Montgomery, Alabama on March 7-13. The bright yellow wording is place atop a black and white image of the Mall in Washington, DC, with thousands of bystanders. There is a QR code in the upper right-hand corner and a University Ministry logo in the upper left-hand corner.

  • December 08: Upcoming application deadline for Appalachia service immersion trip, Jan. 21

    Monday December 08, 2025
    Appalachia Service Immersion Trip graphic. The text overlays a photograph of a mountain above a field of wildflowers. Week-long retreat of learning, service, community and reflection in the Appalachian Mountains, rural Tennessee on March 7-13. There is a QR code in the bottom left corner to apply. Deadline to apply is Jan. 21.

    The application deadline for University Ministry’s Service Immersion Trip during spring break, March 7-13, to the Appalachian Mountains in Washburn, Tenn., 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, sustainability in Appalachia.

    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. 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.

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

    Fill out interest form here.

    Appalachia Service Immersion Trip graphic. The text overlays a photograph of a mountain above a field of wildflowers. Week-long retreat of learning, service, community and reflection in the Appalachian Mountains, rural Tennessee on March 7-13. There is a QR code in the bottom left corner to apply. Deadline to apply is Jan. 21.

  • December 08: Giving opportunities for the holidays with UDM

    Monday December 08, 2025
    The UDM clock tower lighted up in green with snow on the ground and showing some campus buildings.

    The Detroit Mercy community offers many ways to help others during this holiday season. To make it easier for you to get involved, the Marketing & Communications team has gathered all volunteer and donation opportunities on one convenient page.

    Please take a moment to explore the giving opportunities and consider supporting a worthy cause.

    UDM giving opportunities.
  • December 07: Calling all chili chefs for the annual Titan Winter Blast, Jan. 24

    Sunday December 07, 2025
    A promo graphic for the Titan Winter Blast, featuring Tommy Titan. Text reads, 'It's back, Titan Winter Blast, Saturday, Jan. 24, Student Fitness Center, McNichols Campus.'

    It’s almost chili time! Calling all faculty, staff, students and alumni for the annual chili cook-off at the Titan Winter Blast, set for Saturday, Jan. 24 prior to the men’s basketball contest against Oakland on the McNichols Campus. The cook-off is from 12-3 p.m., with the Titans game against rival Golden Grizzlies beginning at 3 p.m. inside of Calihan Hall.

    Grab a co-worker, fellow classmate, your student organization or club members, or an alumni to join the the chili-cooking fun!

    Registration ends Friday, Dec. 12. For more information please contact Arneshia Austin at austinad1@udmercy.edu.

    Sign-up today!

    A promo graphic for the Titan Winter Blast, featuring Tommy Titan. Text reads, 'It's back, Titan Winter Blast, Saturday, Jan. 24, Student Fitness Center, McNichols Campus.'

  • December 06: Celebrate Detroit Mercy’s 150th anniversary with an iconic journey through Spain, Nov. 2026

    Saturday December 06, 2025
    An image of La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona

    An image of La Sagrada Familia, BarcelonaIn honor of Detroit Mercy’s 150th anniversary, the University will host The Best of Spain: In the Footsteps of St. Ignatius, a remarkable 10-day travel experience from Nov. 2-11, 2026.

    Join fellow members of the Detroit Mercy community to explore Spain’s rich cultural heritage and Ignatian history, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and many other inspiring locations.

    For more information, contact Peggy Pattison at pattisma@udmercy.edu.

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Detroit Mercy’s Counseling program hosted its annual Trailblazing TitanCounselor alumni panel discussion and networking event on Oct. 30, and it featured two program alumni and was attended by 40 graduate counseling students. It provided an opportunity to learn about the specific important work being done by alumni while building connections in the professional counseling community.

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