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• September 08: Celebrate Spirit! launches new school year, Sept. 11

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  Celebrate Spirit! is the official kickoff to the new academic year and a University-wide celebration that welcomes our entire community of students, staff, faculty and administrators. All are welcome!

  The celebration is set for Thursday, Sept. 11 inside the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m.听

  The celebration includes a Catholic Mass, and individuals from all faith traditions are warmly invited to participate or observe in a manner that feels comfortable to them.

  The guest homilist for Celebrate Spirit! is Karl J. Kiser, S.J. The event is hosted by the College of Business Administration, University Libraries, the Student Success Center, University Ministry and Mission Integration. All are invited to wear red, orange or yellow as part of the event.

  A lunch and reception will be provided in the Fountain Lounge & Terrace of the Student Union from 12:45-2 p.m.

  Celebrate Spirit! is open to all members of the 羞羞视频 community no matter their religious affiliation.

  Celebrate Spirit! 2025 invites the 羞羞视频 community to reflect on “Sustaining a Spirit of Hope” as this academic year’s theme along with our new University core values. Amid global and personal challenges and uncertainty, we are reminded that hope is not just a feeling but a daily practice — nurtured through community and grounded in discernment.

  Full information.

  

• September 08: Ask MarCom drop-in support set for Sept. 17

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  Do you have questions about how to promote your organization or event? Do you want to create more effective fliers or digital slides? Maybe you wonder why Marketing & Communications won鈥檛 let you make up your own logo. If so, Ask MarCom is for you.

  Representatives from the University MarCom team will answer questions outside the Student Union Ballroom on a drop-in basis from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.

  鈥淢arCom is here to help you succeed in getting your message out,鈥� said Ron Bernas, UDM鈥檚 director of Communications. 鈥淭hough MarCom members are always available for conversations, we believe that everyone鈥檚 work gets stronger when they understand the whys and hows behind MarCom鈥檚 policies and procedures.鈥�

  MarCom is the University鈥檚 in-house strategic partner to help you reach out and influence alumni, prospective students, community and corporate customers.

  The answers to many questions commonly asked of MarCom are always available on our webpages. A helpful list is below.

  • General information about MarCom:听/faculty-staff/marcom/index.php
    鈥� General policies about copyright, video captioning and others:听/faculty-staff/marcom/policies/index.php
    鈥� Campus announcements, press releases, social media posts, Campus Connection posts and digital signage:听/faculty-staff/marcom/requests/announcements.php
    鈥� Graphic design:听/faculty-staff/marcom/requests/communication.php
    鈥� Brand Standards鈥攑lease pay special attention to the approved identity guidelines:听/faculty-staff/marcom/brand/index.php
    鈥� Web toolbox and requests for updates:听/faculty-staff/marcom/web/index.php
    鈥� Photography requests:听/faculty-staff/marcom/requests/photographer.php
    鈥� Rebranding ongoing work鈥攍ook for updates on this site soon:听/faculty-staff/marcom/brand/rebrand.php
    鈥� Website accessibility guidelines/federal requirements:听/faculty-staff/marcom/web/web-access-policy.php
    鈥� Writing Style:听/faculty-staff/marcom/writing/index.php
    鈥� Pre-branded flier and poster templates:听/faculty-staff/marcom/brand/downloads.php

  As always, should you have questions, please speak with a MarCom colleague or email听marcom@udmercy.edu.

• September 08: First gathering of Creative Writing Collective set for Sept. 9

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  This fall’s first Creative Writing Collective (CWC) is set for Tuesday, Sept. 9. If you have an interest in creative writing, you won’t want to miss this gathering. All are invited, and no creative writing experience is necessary.

  The following are the details for each CWC meeting this fall semester:

  • Sept. 9 at 5:15 pm
    Topic: Ekphrasis
    Led by Professor Stacy Gnall
    Briggs Building, Room 202
  • Oct. 22 at 5:15 p.m.
    Topic: 50th gathering of the CWC
    Led by Professor Rosemary Weatherston
    Location: Commerce & Finance Building, Room 138
  • Nov. 13 at 5:15 p.m.
    Topic: Documentary Poetics
    Led by Professor Isaac Pickell
    Location: Briggs Building, Room 202

  For questions or if you would like to be added to the CWC mailing list, please email english@udmercy.edu.

  

• September 08: Titans on the Move walking group for faculty and staff, starts Sept. 9

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  羞羞视频’s University Recreation invites all faculty and staff to take part in Titans on the Move: Walking Group 鈥� a new monthly wellness walk on campus designed to help you connect with colleagues, recharge during the workday and add some movement to your routine.

  Program Benefits:

  • Boosts midday energy and focus
  • Fosters cross-department connections
  • Supports overall well-being

  September Walk Details:

  Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9
  罢颈尘别:听12:45鈥�1:45 p.m. (dead hour)
  Meeting Location: Whitty Student Fitness Center Lobby
  Walking Location:听Outdoors around campus for 1 mile
  Rain Plan:听Indoor track
  Cost:听Free 鈥� Faculty and staff may join any month, no registration required
  Theme: Titan Spirit Kickoff听鈥� Wear 羞羞视频 gear and show your Titan pride for Titan Tuesday!

  Take a break, enjoy some fresh air and join your fellow Titans as we walk, connect and build community across campus.

• September 08: Connect with 羞羞视频 neighbors at Martin Park walk, Sept. 13

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  Looking for a way to feel better connected with our neighbors? The Martin Park District Association invites all 羞羞视频 students, faculty and staff to participate in the annual Martin Park Walk on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 12-1:30 p.m.

  This is a great opportunity to build community spirit, enjoy a refreshing walk and strengthen the bond between 羞羞视频 and our surrounding neighborhood.

  Those interested in joining the Martin Park Walk will gather at noon at the pavilion behind Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 16100 Lawton Street in Detroit. From there, the group will walk through the neighborhood, learning about its rich history along the way. The walk will conclude by 1:30 p.m.

  For more information, please contact Tim Hipskind at hipskijt@udmercy.edu, Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu听or Shane Hisner at hisnersj@udmercy.edu.

  Please Note: Prior to the Martin Park Walk, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be hosting its monthly community outreach. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please contact Pastor Blanton Banks at bboy10ppn@gmail.com听for details.

  

• September 08: Sr. JoAnn Persch to speak during Founders Spirit Week, Sept. 22

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  All are invited to celebrate Founders Spirit Week with CLASA and discover the inspiring story of a courageous and compassionate Sister of Mercy who supports immigrant families.

  JoAnn Persch, RSM, is the founder of . She will tell her story in her talk titled “Journeying Together: Exploring Mercy Values” on Monday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. inside the Health Professions Facility, Room 124.

  Sr. JoAnn will reflect on her journey of compassion and service supporting immigrant families in need within her Chicago community. She shares her passion for “love in action,” which combines direct service with social change. Meeting and caring for torture survivors, she became involved with the Interfaith Center for Detained Immigrants and visited and counseled detainees in four centers and jails. When busloads of asylum seekers began to arrive in Chicago from Texas in June 2022, she (with the help of Sr. Pat Murphy, recently deceased) began taking in families and founded Catherine’s Caring Cause, which is now a 501(c)(3) organization that houses over 40 families. She’ll talk about how her faith sustains and guides her in this work of mercy.

  Following the talk, Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy Gail Presbey and Professor of Physics Prasad Venugopal will join Sr. JoAnn at a roundtable discussion on the issue of immigration from the perspective of the Mercy social concerns.

  For those who missed the 1 p.m. presentation, Sr. JoAnn will repeat her talk at 4 p.m. in Chemistry Building, Room 114.

  With questions or for more information, please email Gail Presbey at presbegm@udmercy.edu.

• September 08: 羞羞视频 to host mental illness awareness walk, Sept. 20

  Monday September 08, 2025
  

  The entire 羞羞视频 community is invited to walk together to support mental health awareness at the upcoming NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk on Saturday, Sept. 20 on the McNichols Campus. The walk begins at 10 a.m. with registration starting at 9 a.m.

  Unique UDM swag will be provided for the first 150 羞羞视频 students, faculty, administrators and staff that register and participate in the walk.

  The NAMI Walk is more than just a walk鈥攊t’s a powerful opportunity to:

  • Show support for individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
  • Raise awareness about the importance of mental health on campus and in our community.
  • Take action to reduce stigma and advocate for resources that make a difference.

  Some 2,000 supporters of the are expected to participate in a 5K walk on UDM鈥檚 campus to raise funds and awareness of the organization, which is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

  Titans, student organizations, residence hall floors, come together to champion mental health for all by creating or joining a team, raising money and walking together. Wear your Titan gear and comfortable shoes. If you cannot join the walk, 听Participants receive special 羞羞视频 swag.

  According to NAMI, one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year and nearly 1.5 million adults in Michigan has a mental health condition.

  鈥淭his is very exciting for the University because it is the second time the walk has been held at 羞羞视频,鈥� said Dean of Students Monica Williams. 鈥淲e are participating because too often mental health issues are not spoken about, and these walks are a way to open up discussions. It is the mission of this University to work within the community to help make it stronger for everybody.鈥�

  Supporters who want to participate but can鈥檛 attend the event can make a difference by supporting a team through making a donation.