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The annual student involvement fair, Titan Fest, returns to the McNichols Campus on Sept. 11 at 3 p.m.

Held around the Fisher Fountain, Titan Fest is the best spot for students who are interested in joining a student organization to learn about their options at UDM. This year’s event will showcase all returning student organizations, student-facing campus resources, delicious carnival style food, contests and more.

For those who are interested in having a table at Titan Fest but are not representing a student organization, email Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu to make a request.

Thank A Donor Day takes place Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union on the McNichols Campus.

Several activities are planned to educate students about how alumni and friends of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ enrich all aspects of the University. Students can:

• Write a thank-you note to a donor and receive a free lunch.
• Create a photo or video message to thank donors and be entered into a drawing for a $25 Visa gift card!
• Participate in fun games to test skill and UDM philanthropic knowledge and earn òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ swag!
• Hunt for one of four plushies wearing Titans swag belonging to Tommy Titan on the McNichols Campus and choose which òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ fund will receive a gift from an anonymous donor — and keep the plushie!
• Wear òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ or Titan apparel for an extra chance to win prizes!

òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Theatre Company is set to host auditions for its fall and winter shows on Monday, Sept. 14 from 7-10 p.m.

Auditions for the three shows — Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl; Born With Teeth by Liz Duffy Adams; and the Homecoming Improv Show — will take place in the Black Box Theatre, located on the Lower Level of the Student Union.

Students auditioning must prepare one 90-second monologue from a classical theatre text and one 30-second a capella song of your choosing. Callbacks will immediately follow auditions.

A classical monologue is a speech taken from a play written before the 20th century. These pieces typically span from Ancient Greek tragedy (e.g., Sophocles) to late-19th-century works (e.g., Anton Chekhov or Henrik Ibsen), with a strong emphasis on William Shakespeare.

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Email theatre@udmercy.edu with any questions, including those about the required audition materials.

Are you interested in reducing stress, improving your brain health and memory, while also enhancing your physical balance and stability?

Join the Department of Social Work for monthly Qigong and sound bath inside of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus. The first session of the 2026-27 school year is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, with dates following on Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12. All are welcome to join.

The sessions are being held in the conference room of the Briggs Building, Room 305, with each session beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 12:30 p.m. each Saturday. Please arrive no later than 9:50 a.m. prior to the start.

Engage in the ancient medical practice of Qigong followed by a relaxing meditative sound bath. Participation is limited; RSVP is required to attend. Please contact Associate Professor of Social Work Janet Joiner at joinerjm@udmercy.edu to reserve your spot.

Fall Festival at Homecoming returns to UDM’s McNichols Campus Sept. 25-26. The weekend is packed with activities, and this year òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ is partnering with Live 6’s Six Mile Street Fest, providing additional entertainment, local cuisine and family-friendly activities on the UDM Front Lawn (outside the McNichols gate).

This two-day event offers something for everyone—from exciting games and tours to informative sessions.ÌýAmong the highlights are the annual bike tour of the historic areas surrounding the McNichols Campus, an open kickball game, a taping of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ’s long-running show “Ask the Professor” and an improv show in the newly established Black Box Theatre in the Student Union.

Attendees can also cheer on the Titans men’s soccer team at Titan Field as they take on Purdue Fort Wayne at 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The main event is the Fall Festival which is slated to begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday. It features arts and crafts, bubble soccer, yard and casino games, an escape room, food trucks, skating, scavenger hunt and much more.

Attendees also have the opportunity to take historical tours throughout campus, even one of Calihan Hall, featuring the newly renovated Titan Club.

After dusk, a bonfire will be lit to celebrate all Titan Athletic teams, followed by the NPHC Yard show, where multicultural fraternities and sororities will showcase their chapter’s history and traditions through steps, strolls, chants or dancing.

Also included in the weekend’s events and numerous reunions are the College of Health Professions Research Symposium, a Golden Jubilee reunion for the Class of 1976 and the presentation of 2026’s Alumni Achievement Spirit Award honorees.

Join in Fall Festival activities as you reconnect with the University during two exciting days filled with food, fun and celebrations.

All are welcome to help Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) celebrate our community and bustling garden with an evening of food and harvesting on Friday, Sept. 18.

The garden party is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the TENN and Martin Park Community Garden, located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 16100 Lawton St., in Detroit.

To RSVP and for more information, please contact tenn@udmercy.edu.

The 2026 walk in Michigan is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ’s McNichols Campus. All are welcome to join. It’s the third-straight year the University has hosted the NAMI walk.

with your friends, family, colleagues or classmates and support mental health.

Get involved and make a difference in the lives of Americans living with mental health concerns. If you shake a hand, give a fist bump or cheer with your team, this NAMI Walk is one of the most powerful days of the year, and you can make a real difference.

Please save the date and consider signing up for the walk or donating to mental health programs. Further details will be provided soon.

For more information, please contact the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@udmercy.edu.

All òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators are encouraged to create an original poem using the magnets on the second-floor lockers of the Briggs Building on the McNichols Campus.

Winning poems will be published in the 34th issue of [sic], UDM’s arts and literary magazine. Students will also receive a magnetic poetry kit.

Each individual may submit a maximum of three poems. Photos of the poems must be high quality and vertically oriented. The deadline is Saturday, Sept. 26.

With any questions or for more information, please contact Director of Creative Writing Stacy Gnall at gnallsc@udmercy.edu.

òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ’s University Recreation (URec) has something for everyone this school year with its intramural sports programming.

Sports leagues and tournaments are offered to all UDM students, faculty and staff, and provide the opportunity to compete against one another throughout the academic year for intramural championship prizes.

URec strives to have a diverse selection of programming available to students and employees. Fall 2026 intramural programming includes sand volleyball, soccer, indoor volleyball, flag football, ping pong and basketball. The leagues are FREE for all.

Please contact URec Assistant Director Allen Seales at sealesv@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1781 with any questions, comments or concerns.

Take a break and drop by the Student Union Lower Level on Thursday, Sept. 10, for a free art workshop offered by Student Life.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from Michigan painter Dan Kestler and experiment with ink transfer, a technique that is fun, simple and yields amazing results.

No prior art experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. Students are invited to stop by anytime between 12:30-2 p.m.