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• December 10: Titan Winter Blast returns Jan. 24, features chili cook-off, winter fun and basketball

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  

  The annual Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s annual 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, cookie decorating, games and activities 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.

  

   

• December 10: Titan toy drive at men’s basketball game, Dec. 20

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  

  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!

  

• December 10: Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  

  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.

  

• December 10: Upcoming application deadline for Appalachia service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  

  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.

  

• December 10: Women’s and Gender Studies student grant accepting nominations until Jan. 23

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  The Women’s and Gender Studies Program has announced the 2025-26 Jane Schubert Student Grant with nominations being accepted until Jan. 23, 2026. Grants support community and academic projects and activities related to women’s and gender issues.

  Current undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as University-recognized students organizations are welcome to apply using an online application.

  Past grants have been awarded in support of a wide range of activities, community projects, as well as academic projects, such as:

  • Bringing an international poet to UDM to recite her work and speak on trauma, journey and the modern stories of Muslim women.
  • The publication and performance of a student chapbook of written and visual art that engaged issues of gender.
  • A Ph.D. capstone project on vicarious trauma and its effects on sexual assault nurse examiners.
  • Travel to an academic conference to present research on mental health interventions for Black women.
  • The Chemistry Club’s Women in Science Symposium.

  Students should complete the online application form.

  Please direct any questions to Lee Eshelman (eshelmlr@udmercy.edu), Women’s and Gender Studies affiliate faculty and chair of the WGS Grants Subcommittee.

• December 10: Giving opportunities for the holidays with UDM

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  

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

  Monday December 08, 2025
  

  

  Looking 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.