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• August 01: President鈥檚 Convocation slated for Aug. 19 on McNichols Campus

  Friday August 01, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all campuses are invited to attend the annual Tuesday, Aug. 19 to officially open the 2025-26 academic year.

  The day at the Student Fitness Center begins with breakfast from 8:30-9:45 a.m., follows with the program from 9:45-11:30 a.m., and concludes with a picnic lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  The University’s new core values will be highlighted during the program, as well as plans for the University’s upcoming 150th anniversary for the 2026-27 year.

  Updates on key initiatives, such as the implementation of the Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Campaign Planning, Campus Improvement Master Plan and more will also be shared.

  As always, this is an important event as well welcome new community members and reconnect with colleagues before the new academic year begins. Please share this with any new employees who may not yet be on the employee listserv.

  All attendees may also receive a new updated headshot photo taken by a professional photographer, anytime from the start of breakfast (8:30 a.m.) until 1 p.m. Wear your best swag or professional attire for the photo, which will be made available in early September. Check Campus Connection for further details.

  

• August 01: Accompany new Titans on half-day service, Aug. 20-21

  Friday August 01, 2025
  

  Detroit Mercy’s Institute for Leadership and Service invites all 麻豆传媒 faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year McNichols Campus students in the half-day of service that they do as part of their orientation program.

  The schedule runs from 8:15 a.m. for breakfast to 1 p.m. for lunch Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21.

  Hal of the first-year students do service Wednesday and the other half Thursday during the orientation program, also called PTV (Prologues, Transitions, and Viewpoints). Detroit Mercy staff and faculty can choose the day that fits best in their schedule, with some going both days. You do not need to bring anything special, just your desire to accompany new students in this part of their introduction to Detroit Mercy’s Mission.

  Most of the service groups this year will be clearing overgrown lots in the neighborhoods surrounding the McNichols Campus in Palmer Park. Some groups will be working at one of two schools (Gesu or Palmer Park Prep Academy) and at two youth empowerment sites run by Brilliant Detroit. Other groups will also assist in the gardens that are affiliated with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN).

  If interested, please contact Sr. Karen Dunville, RSM, at dunvilmk@udmercy.edu or by phone at 248-880-5061.

  Full schedule for each day:

  • 8:15 a.m. 鈥� Breakfast
  • 8:25 a.m. 鈥� Orientation at pre-reflection
  • 9 a.m. 鈥� Departure for service sites
  • 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 鈥� Work at sites
  • 12-12:30 p.m. 鈥� Reflection on the experience at sites
  • 12:30 p.m. 鈥� Head back to McNichols Campus for lunch

• August 01: 麻豆传媒 Street Fest set for Saturday, Sept. 6

  Friday August 01, 2025
  

  University of Detroit Mercy, in partnership with the Detroit Month of Design Festival, and in collaboration with Gesu and Live6 Alliance, is hosting 麻豆传媒 Street Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6.

  The free event is set to run from 12-8 p.m. and is part of the Six Mile Street Fest. All are welcome.

  麻豆传媒’s part in the event will be located on the lawn at the entrance of the McNichols Campus. It will feature sustainability exercises, crafts, workshops, children’s activities, food, vendors, and much more.

  The 麻豆传媒 Street Fest is being co-sponsored by University Ministry, Office of Mission Integration, Titan Equity Nourish Network, Student Life, University Recreation, Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) and Titan Athletics.

  

• August 01: Call for faculty book orders for Fall 2025

  Friday August 01, 2025
  

  Fall 2025 book adoptions are now past due.

  For faculty instructing in the 2025 fall semester who have not yet submitted book selections for your students, please email Tracy Buce at 2385txt@follett.com or submit an , or for .

  A few notes about course materials:

  • Please provide the author, title, ISBN, edition, and include whether the course material is going to be required for the class or just recommended. If you use the same materials as Fall 2025, please also include the Department and Course number of the course we are copying with your email response.
  • Custom/Coursepacks/Foreign Titles 鈥� If you use custom materials (bundles, lab manuals, etc.) or foreign books for your course, please get these adoptions in early. These always take the longest to receive in the bookstore, as they are printed on-demand and can take a couple weeks to get set up/printed.
  • Even if you’re note using a book for a course, please let us know, so you don’t end up on the “missing book order” list of adoptions.
  • We will contact you if old editions are submitted for the course, please make a note if new editions are acceptable to provide to the students for the course in case the old edition is not readily available.

  Adopting on time contributes to course materials affordability for students! It allows the University to source used and rental inventory which translates to savings. It also ensures your campus remains in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which states that all universities which receive financial aid must disclose textbook information and pricing to students prior to them registering for their courses.

  Students are able to shop 24/7 for books and all Detroit Mercy merchandise at the .

• August 01: TENN garden party for community set for Aug. 5

  Friday August 01, 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 31: New University app launching this fall for staff and students

  Thursday July 31, 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鈥檙e 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.

• July 31: 麻豆传媒 to host all-sports fundraising dinner, Sept. 2

  Thursday July 31, 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 鈥淎n Evening with the Titans of Detroit鈥� 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.

  麻豆传媒 men鈥檚 basketball coach Mark Montgomery, the Titans men鈥檚 basketball team and other 麻豆传媒 coaches will also be in attendance. 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 Director of Development Jason Clark at 313-993-1232 or clarkje@udmercy.edu.

  Learn more/Register!