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• December 04: ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ Night at Detroit Pistons game set for Dec. 19

  Wednesday December 04, 2024
  

  All Titans are invited to Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, Dec. 19 for Detroit Mercy Night where the Detroit Pistons will host the Utah Jazz! The game starts at 7 p.m.

  Tickets for the event start at $30 and include a Pistons/ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ co-branded hoodie. There are also all-you-can-eat seats available in the North End Club (Sec. 201 – 205).

  The proceeds of each ticket sold are donated back to the University.

  

• December 04: Light up the Mall on Dec. 4

  Wednesday December 04, 2024
  

  All are welcome to embrace the spirit of the holiday season and join the President’s Office and University Ministry to Light up the Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. The University community is invited to the south side outdoor area of the Student Union for the lighting of Kassab Mall, a Christmas and holiday blessing and singing with the University Chorus.

  Hot chocolate and cookies to follow the festivities in the Zalke Lounge in the lower level for the Student Union.

  

• December 04: Holiday Pop-up Shop coming to McNichols Campus Library, Dec. 4-6

  Wednesday December 04, 2024
  

  Mark your calendars — The Holiday Pop-up Shop is back!

  Handmade items, treats, cards and all sorts of curious and unique items will be on sale from Wednesday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 6 in the McNichols Campus Library lobby. Shop hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

  Proceeds of the sale go to a nonprofit children’s literacy initiative — sponsored by Detroit Mercy’s Department of English — whose mission is to expand access to high-quality children’s books and support families in reading with their children. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Rx for Reading has distributed more than 2,000 children’s books a month since 2014 with the help of its community partners, and is committed to raising the next generation of readers and leaders in our community.Ìý

  So please stop by the shop and work on that gift checklist while supporting a good cause!

• December 04: Donate leftover meal swipes to help community

  Wednesday December 04, 2024
  

  Do you have left-over meal swipes? With your help, the community will be invited to dine for free on campus using donated swipes. Fill out the form below to donate unused swipes.

  For any questions or comments, email Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

  

• December 04: Civil rights spring break service immersion trip application deadline is Jan. 15

  Wednesday December 04, 2024
  

  Come and join University Ministry in Montgomery, Alabama!

  When: March 1-8 (Spring Break)

  What: Service Immersion Trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service 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 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.

  Where: Montgomery, Alabama. We are hosted by an organization called Their center is located in a building that was previously a convent, consisting of private bedrooms with two beds each, shared split bathrooms, a kitchen and a reflection room where we have our nightly reflections.

  Who: For current ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ students only. All faiths or non-faiths are invited to join. There are 8 student spots available on this trip.

  Transportation: Provided! We will meet at ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ and drive down together in a van, leaving early Saturday, March 1, and returning Saturday, March 8.

  Registration Cost: $400 (covers 3 meals/day, lodging, transportation, museum tickets and all programming). The total cost per person is higher, but Ministry pays the remainder. We do not want this expense to be an obstacle to your participation–scholarships are available! Reach out to Sammy at seckric@udmercy.edu to request a scholarship application.

  Application Deadline: Jan. 15 with an initial deposit of $100. The remaining cost is due a week before the start of the trip. An application can be requested below.

  

• December 02: Detroit Mercy’s Day of Giving is Tuesday, Dec. 3

  Monday December 02, 2024
  

  Day of Giving is Tuesday, Dec. 3!

  Help support Detroit Mercy programs, organizations and students for years to come through

  This 24-hour fundraising campaign is an opportunity for Titans around the world—alumni, community members, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students—to join together and show support for Detroit Mercy. More information is at the link below.

  

• December 02: Dead week comes alive for students, Dec. 2-9

  Monday December 02, 2024
  

  Are you feeling the burnout of the semester and ready for the holidays to begin, but not quite ready to cram for exams?

  “Dead Week Comes Alive” at Detroit Mercy the week of Dec. 2-9, bringing some relaxing, de-stress events to campus before the crunch of finals.

  Clear your mind for a couple hours and glide on the ice under a moonlit, starry sky with your friends and family at Campus Martius Park, or open those books for an all-day study retreat including meal making and community with University Ministry.

  Whether you choose to blow off some steam at Glow Night on one of ÂÜÀòÊÓƵ’s athletic courts or just need a coloring break, several departments across campus have collaborated to provide students with ways to de-stress and have some fun before finals week. Many involve free food and snacks!

  Check out the attached flyer for more information!