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  • March 31: Volunteers needed for 2026 Commencement, May 9

    Tuesday March 31, 2026

    Three photographs of students at Commencement 2025

    The Ƶ Commencement Planning Committee is seeking dependable student and employee volunteers to help make 2026 Commencement Day a special event for graduates and their families.

    Two McNichols Campus Commencement ceremonies, as well as Baccalaureate Mass, will take place on Saturday, May 9 on the McNichols Campus.

    Please see sign-up below for volunteer opportunities and available time slots. Whether you have availability for one shift or for multiple shifts, your help is greatly appreciated! Breakfast and lunch are provided to all volunteers.

    Volunteer Meeting
    All volunteers are required to attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. via Teams. For more information, please contactAlysa Jackson (ouelleal@udmercy.edu).

    Dress Code
    Employee volunteers are asked to dress in business casual and/or Ƶ gear. A volunteer name badge will be provided at check-in, which is located in the Athletics Office in Calihan Hall.

    Thank you for supporting graduating Titans on this special and exciting day!

  • March 31: Holy Thursday Mass set for April 2

    Tuesday March 31, 2026

    All are welcome to a Holy Thursday Mass 4 p.m., April 2 hosted by the Sisters of Mercy and University Ministry inside of the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building on the McNichols Campus.

    The presider for this Mass is Msgr. John Zens.

    A graphic for Holy Thursday Mass on April 2, 4 p.m.

  • March 31: Library offering new birdwatching kits for aspiring birders

    Tuesday March 31, 2026

    Birdwatching books and binoculars sit on a table inside of the McNichols Campus Library.The McNichols Campus Library invites Titans interested in birdwatching or just learning more about the birds passing through out shared environment to check out one of the Libraries’ new birdwatching kits. Michigan is heading into peak spring bird migration season, with millions of birds and hundreds of species expected to fly through out skies in the coming months.

    Each of the two kits can be checked out for one week at a time and contain a set of binoculars, laminated pocket-sized Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Midwest trifold, and a copy of either National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to Birds of North America or North American Bird Watching for Beginners.

    A QR code inside each kit links borrowers to the , which includes links to free birding and bird education apps, podcasts, local birding groups, birding hotspots, and more. The Guide, which can also be accessed through the , may be of interest to bird photographers, too. Don’t miss the and potentially see those photos posted in the Guide’s rotating online photo gallery.

    “The birdwatching kits are just one way the University Libraries support cura personalis and the Sisters of Mercy’s critical concern for the environment. Birding has really exploded in popularity over the last several years,” said University Libraries Dean Kate Harger. “We hope these kits provide a way for students, faculty, and staff to connect with each other, spend time in the nature we have in our own neighborhoods, and just tune into the presence of these amazing creatures.”

    For more information about the birdwatching kits or other library resources, visit the or in person.

  • March 31: Earn service hours at planting day, set for April 11

    Tuesday March 31, 2026

    A flyer titled “Planting Day.” The words “Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.–noon, Tenn Gardens, Campus & Community” appear in green and red text. Surrounding the text are drawings of gardening tools, gloves, plants and two people kneeling and planting in soil. A large green watering can on the right contains a QR code with the label “Sign up here!” Below, text reads “Get 3 service hours!” and “Free lunch to follow!” along with an email for questions: “seckric@udmercy.edu.” Sponsors include Laudato Si Sustainability Group, Alumni Relations, University Ministry, TENN, and SACD/DCDC. UDM logo in the bottom left-hand corner and Laudato in right-hand corner.For April Service Immersion Day, University Ministry is partnering with Alumni Relations to beautify the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) gardens.

    Planting day is set for Saturday, April 11. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. at the TENN gardens, located behind the Health Professions Facility, with a light breakfast of coffee and donuts. We will finish around noon with free lunch to follow. All are invited to come out and lend a hand.

    Participants will spend a day of service on the McNichols Campus and neighborhoods, earning three service hours, while learning about the importance of our TENN gardens for food access, sustainability and community building.

    This event is hosted by Laudato Si’ Student Group, University Ministry, TENN, Alumni Relations and the School of Architecture & Community Development and the Detroit Collaborative Design Center.

    Please contact University Minister Sammy Eckrich at seckric@udmercy.edu with any questions or for more information.

  • March 31: Donate clothing items for TENN drive, through April 3

    Tuesday March 31, 2026

    Clear out your closet for a cause! Students, faculty, staff and the Ƶ community are invited to support Titan Equity Nourish Network’s (TENN) Thrift Shop event by donating new or gently used clothing in good condition. Drop-off between March 16 and April 3 to Room 05 of the Commerce & Finance Building or by reaching out to Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

    Donated clothing will be sold at TENN’s Thrift event during De-Stress Fest.

    The student or faculty group that donates the most clothing will win a pizza party! To enter, mention your group name when dropping off donations.

    Donate, declutter and make a difference!

  • March 31: Charlton Center to host the Hon. Philip Jefferson at annual Speaker Series, April 7

    Tuesday March 31, 2026

    The ‘s will host The Honorable Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as guest speaker at its fourth annual Speaker Series.

    The presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

    As the second highest ranking official in the U.S. central banking system and a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Jefferson plays an important role in the Federal Reserve’s progress toward its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. He has held prominent academic leadership roles, including serving as the dean of faculty and the Paul B. Freeland professor of economics at Davidson College. Jefferson also served as chair of the Department of Economics at Swarthmore College, where he was the centennial professor of economics.

    All are welcome to attend this free event, and advance registration is required.

  • March 30: Walk to Stop the Violence set for Good Friday, April 3

    Monday March 30, 2026

    University Ministry invites students, faculty and staff to take part in the Walk to Stop the Violence on Good Friday, April 3.

    Guns are the leading cause of death for youth, and gun violence has affected most, whether through crime, domestic violence or accidental shooting.

    Grounded in the nonviolence of Jesus, this event is an opportunity for people of faith to advocate for gun safety laws and show up to stop the violence in our communities.

    Event Schedule:
    • 5:30 p.m.: Meet at St. Ignatius Chapel (Commerce & Finance Building)
    • 6 p.m.: Prayer and reflection
    • 6:20 p.m.: Short walk (signs provided or bring your own)
    • 6:50 p.m.: Soup supper in Gesu School

    All are welcome to participate in any part of the evening.

    For any questions or to RSVP, please contact Anita Klueg at kluega@udmercy.edu.

Thumbs Up

Tuesday March 31, 2026

Isaiah “Ike” McKinnon ’75, ’78, a retired Ƶ professor, retired Detroit police chief and former deputy mayor of the City of Detroit has been recognized for his bravery and grace with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Character recipient. The Pro Football Hall of Fame, in partnership with USA TODAY and Payton Productions, launched the national Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Character program to applaud “everyday Hall of Famers” who embody the Hall’s core values of commitment, integrity, courage, respect and honesty.

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    The is available to assist any Ƶ faculty who would like assistance providing their students with online instruction. This assistance can be provided face-to-face or online. For more information, contact CETL at 313-578-0580.

    If you have specific questions you may contact:

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