Current Students

Detroit Mercy’s annual Late Night Munchies meal Monday, Dec. 8 from 8-9:30 p.m. inside of Titan Dining Room helps usher in the start of finals week on the McNichols Campus.

The 2025 meal from Metz features chicken and waffles, yogurt parfaits, breakfast tacos, and more to help fuel the prep for finals. Also included inside of TDR are fun activities such as caricatures, henna, a photo booth and music. Everyone is welcome!

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

Join The Writing Center for Community Writing Hours with Content and Outreach Coordinator Brittany Hardy from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 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.

Detroit Mercy’s Day of Giving is Tuesday, Dec. 2 — and students are at the heart of it!

This 24-hour fundraising celebration brings together Titans everywhere to support the people, programs and opportunities that make our University special.

Day of Giving isn’t just about making a gift, it’s also a chance for students to connect, have fun and learn how philanthropy shapes your Detroit Mercy experience. Join the University from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge for student-centered activities, including:

• A hot chocolate bar and snacks
• Fun games and giveaways, that showcase the impact of Titan generosity

Stop by during Dead Hour, enjoy a treat and learn more about programs at the University that are supported by philanthropy. This year, we’re highlighting: The Hive, Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), Service Immersion Trips and Rx for Reading Detroit.

Learn more about these mission-driven programs and vote for your favorite — or multiple — to receive a portion of a special Day of Giving donation.

Let’s show what Titans can do when they come together. See you there!

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.

Detroit Mercy’s annual De-Stress Fest, set for Thursday, Dec. 4, from 4:30-7 p.m., is a chance to connect with friends and recharge before finals week at the Whitty Student Fitness Center with delicious food, exciting games, prizes and fun!

Here are some of the things you can do at De-Stress Fest:

• Ride the mechanical bull
• Play multiplayer inflatable games
• Enjoy free massages
• Get creative with crochet and bracelet making
• Snack on treats at the hot cocoa bar and taco stand
• Decorate Christmas cookies with Chef Jessica
• Build your own snowman with Miss Chris
• Plus raffles, pastry decorating and more

All students are welcome!

Looking for a space that’s real, supportive and unlike any other club you’ve joined? Blessed To Be Broken, a student-centered community focused on sharing life experiences, finding strength in struggles and building heart-to-heart connections that last, presents the Chrysalis Crew.

This isn’t just another student club. It’s a community built on empathy, resilience and support.

Come discover how the Chrysalis Crew can help you grow, connect and thrive. Join Blessed To Be Broken for an inaugural event on Dec. 3 at 12:45 p.m. in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138, and learn more ways to get involved.

Get ready for some affordable holiday shopping! The Christmas Pop-Up Shop is back this year with a new theme: Christmas Five-n-Below Pop-Up Shop, where every item is $5 or less.

The pop-up shop is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, and Thursday, Dec. 4 in the lobby of the McNichols Campus Library.

Find unique gifts while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit the McNichols Campus Seed Library.

University Ministry is hosting the retreat where students can bring school work with them. This retreat, set for Sunday, Dec. 7, is a chance for students to get off campus, study in a quiet and relaxing space and enjoy optional breaks designed to promote both self-care and spiritual well-being.

The retreat will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants will meet outside the University Ministry office at 9 a.m. to drive together to the retreat location (for those who need a ride). The retreat will be held at the Maxis Spirituality Center, located at 17380 Grange Rd. in Riverview.

During the retreat, we will share home-cooked meals together and enter finals week prepared and equipped with the tools to take care of our whole persons as our mission calls us to through ‘cura personalis’ (the care for the whole person, body, mind and soul).

Space is limited in order to create an ideal study environment for participants. The last day to register is Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.

For questions or concerns, please contact University Minister for Faith Formation Anna Bryson at lawleran@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1925

University Ministry will host a special time of prayer and reflection for peacemakers Monday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., inside of 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 December: That Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation and hope.

Enjoy free hot chocolate and receive a blessing before finals in a space free of stress with your UDM community.

While the rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer, all are welcome to participate. Rosary beads and easy to follow “how-to” guides will be provided.

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

Detroit Mercy’s Emerging Leaders Program will host a Leadership Slam on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with two 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, 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, 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.