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• November 17: International Night, featuring food, entertainment and community, Nov. 20

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  The International Services Office (ISO) will host Detroit Mercy’s annual International Night on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

  All UDM students, faculty and staff are welcome to the night, which is being hosted in the Student Union Ballroom. Come and celebrate our cultural diversity through food, entertainment and community.

  Sign up here!

  

• November 17: Support local families at Titan Men’s Basketball ‘Cans for Calihan’ game, Nov. 18

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  Come out to support the community and cheer on the Titans at the Cans for Calihan game on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m., where Titan men’s basketball will host Eastern Michigan inside historic Calihan Hall.

  Bring a canned food item and receive a free ticket to the game. Your donation helps local families while you enjoy an exciting matchup between Detroit Mercy and Eastern Michigan.

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

  

• November 17: Volunteer to assemble gift bags for community partners, Nov. 18

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  Join the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) for a fun and meaningful way to spread holiday cheer. TENN will create gift bags filled with love and goodies for our community partners on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 1-2:30 p.m., in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 104.

  Students can earn volunteer hours while making crafts, assembling gifts and helping us brighten the season for our community.

  Why join?

  • Make a positive impact in your community
  • Enjoy a creative, hands-on activity
  • Get those much needed volunteer hours before the end of the semester

  Let’s come together to craft kindness and share joy this holiday season!

  Sign up here.

  

• November 17: All welcome for Transgender Day of Remembrance service, Nov. 20

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  University Ministry, Office of Equal Opportunity, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and UDM Pride Club will gather for a short service in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.

  The service will take place by the Peace Pole in Sacred Heart Square, just outside of the McNichols Campus Library on the McNichols Campus. All are welcome to attend.

  Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999 to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. Since then, it has been observed annually to raise awareness of transphobia and the fatal violence that disproportionately affects transgender people, especially women of color.

  Stop by the McNichols Campus Library to learn more about the history and experiences of transgender people through its Transgender Day of Remembrance book display and other resources.

  

• November 17: Community Writing Hours inside of McNichols Campus Library, Nov. 21

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  Big papers, projects, and deadlines coming up? You don’t have to do it alone!

  Join The Writing Center for Community Writing Hours with Dr. Hardy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 on the first floor of the McNichols Campus Library. The help entails:

  • Writing
  • Support
  • Accountability
  • Community

  The assistance will power you through your end-of-term assignments.

  

• November 17: Rosary devotion for suicide prevention in Holy Spirit Chapel, Nov. 20

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  University Ministry will host a special time of prayer on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 1:30 p.m. in 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 November: the prevention of suicide. This is a topic close to the hearts of many, and all members of the UDM community are welcome to share this moment of reflection and hope with Jesus and one another.

  Rosary beads and “how-to” guides will be provided, so whether you’re familiar with the Rosary prayers or joining for the first time, you’ll be able to follow along and participate.

• November 17: UDM’s Emerging Leaders Program to host Leadership Slam, Dec. 2

  Monday November 17, 2025
  

  

  Detroit Mercy’s Emerging Leaders Program will host a Leadership Slam on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with two amazing alumni, who will share how their education, resilience and vision have shaped success.

  This is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable insights and be inspired to take bold steps on their own leadership journeys. All are welcome.

  Slam 1 will take place from 2:30-3:45 p.m. with Slam 2 to follow at 4:30-5:45 p.m., both in the Health Professions Facility, Room 124.

  Both alumni will be speaking in Slam 1 & Slam 2.

  Meet our speakers:

  • Angelo Vitale, J.D., General Counsel, Rocket Companies (Retired): Vitale provided strategic business and legal guidance throughout his career, serving as the first CEO of Rocket Central and EVP/general counsel of Rocket Mortgage, where he specialized in leasing, litigation and regulatory compliance.
  • Michael Birney, B.B.A., CMO, I Natural Way: Birney drives business growth with advanced marketing tech, leveraging his experience as a former Google Growth Strategist and an ML Champion to apply teamwork and strategy for success.

  For more information about this event, please contact Program Director Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at zimmerka@udmercy.edu or 586-873-1743.