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• December 15: UDM鈥檚 TENN recognized with awards, grants for its community work

  Monday December 15, 2025
  

  University of 蝌蚪窝视频鈥檚 Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) received several honors and a pair of grants this fall for its work in the community.

  The organization, which fosters student and community collaboration for a more food-sovereign Detroit, was recognized with a Spirit of Detroit Award by Detroit City Councilmembers Coleman A. Young II and Angela Whitfield Calloway. Nearly a dozen members of TENN received their own plaque acknowledging the award, which highlights outstanding achievement or service to the residents of Detroit.

  State Rep. Helena Scott also honored TENN with a special tribute for its work combating food insecurity and promoting equity and sustainability in the community.

  鈥淭he students were so excited,鈥� said TENN Program Manager Chelsea Manning. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e all so busy with taking more classes than I can imagine, and yet, they鈥檙e so dedicated to the organization.

  鈥淚t鈥檚 just a really amazing validation that we are reaching our goals and our mission.鈥�

  A pair of grants will help TENN鈥檚 mission at UDM and in the community surrounding the McNichols Campus.

  The Michigan Health Endowment Fund awarded a $180,000 grant to TENN, in collaboration with UDM鈥檚 College of Health Professions and the Martin Park and Fitzgerald Neighborhoods, to create a Wellness Council. A $5,000 grant from the Catholic Foundation of Michigan will also support the Wellness Council.

  Manning said the Wellness Council will identify needs and develop projects that TENN, its partners and other groups at UDM can implement in the community. The grant from the Catholic Foundation of Michigan is focused on cultivating resident leaders and building the foundation for the Wellness Council through training and workshops.

  Manning, who is in her third year as TENN鈥檚 program manager, said receiving the grants is a tremendous honor for the organization and its mission.

  鈥淭hese awards will enable us to expand programming while deepening TENN鈥檚 relationship-based model,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hrough this support, we look forward to collaborating with the community to identify new opportunities for TENN and other campus partners to enhance health and wellness in the Martin Park and Fitzgerald/Marygrove neighborhoods.

  鈥淭hese grants also affirm the strength of TENN鈥檚 strategies and our commitment to community partnerships.鈥�

  The Wellness Council is expected to start by spring 2026, with the ultimate goal of sustainability.

  鈥淥ur goal is to have a lot of capacity building for neighborhood leaders so that this work is sustainable if we can鈥檛 carry it on,鈥� Manning said.

  In addition to TENN鈥檚 awards and grants, Manning was recognized at the Detroit District Two Leadership Breakfast, hosted by Councilmember Whitfield Calloway. Manning was among nearly 20 people honored for their contributions to the well-being of the district鈥檚 community this year.

  Organizations such as TENN allow UDM students to live the University鈥檚 Jesuit and Mercy mission through community engagement.

  Last year, TENN delivered more than 24,000 pounds of food in the community, feeding 200 families.

  鈥淐helsea and her team of 12 amazing student leaders are working with community leaders to provide transformational experiences for other students by helping them realize that they can make a difference in the areas of food security and sustainability,鈥� said Fr. Tim Hipskind, S.J., director of Community Engaged Learning at UDM. 鈥淚n doing so, they are providing experiences that counter the social fragmentation that plagues our world these days by equipping student and community members to work together across difference.鈥�

  Through her role, Manning has experienced firsthand how students are impacted by volunteering with TENN.

  鈥業t鈥檚 really amazing to see the growth in the students,鈥� Manning said.

  Learn more about TENN.

• December 15: Titan toy drive at men鈥檚 basketball game, Dec. 20

  Monday December 15, 2025
  

  Come out to support the local Detroit community and cheer on the Titans men鈥檚 basketball team on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m., as they take on Siena Heights inside historic Calihan Hall. Bring a toy for donation and receive a free ticket to the game!

  Your toy donation will support local Detroit charities and the Children鈥檚 Hospital of Michigan and you’ll enjoy an exciting matchup, all while helping Titan Athletics make an impact on the community.

  Fans and children will also have the opportunity for pictures with Tommy Titan dressed as Santa.

  Don鈥檛 miss this chance to make a difference and root for the Titans!

  

• December 15: Enroll for winter term tuition payment plan; deadline is Feb. 17

  Monday December 15, 2025
  

  Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their winter term tuition. Payment plans are available through your UDM portal until Feb. 17.

  For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact at 1-800-339-8131 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or go to .

• December 15: Save the Date: New Year鈥檚 Rec-Solutions event, Jan. 13

  Monday December 15, 2025
  

  Start 2026 with a bang at University Recreation’s New Year’s Rec-Solutions! Save the date for this fun event to help usher in the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

  Free food is available to the first 100 participants. Also included will be giveaways, raffles, vendors, interactive demos, sports and fitness challenges, music, inflatable games and a few surprises! Stay tuned for more.

  

• December 14: Titan Winter Blast returns Jan. 24, features chili cook-off, winter fun and basketball

  Sunday December 14, 2025
  

  The annual Titan Winter Blast, 蝌蚪窝视频’s signature winter event, returns Saturday, Jan. 24, followed by a UDM men鈥檚 basketball contest with Oakland University, all taking place on the McNichols Campus.

  All Titans 鈥� students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family and guests 鈥� are invited for the winter festivities, camaraderie and fun inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center from 12-3 p.m.

  Various teams of chili chefs from across the University’s campuses will turn up the heat at the wildly popular chili cook-off! Snuggle up for some horse-drawn trolley rides and have an indoor winter blast playing cornhole, cookie decorating, games and activities and more! Refreshments will be provided by Eastern Market Brewery.

  Following the fun, head over to Calihan Hall to cheer on men’s basketball as they battle rival Oakland at 3 p.m.

  Cost for attendance is $5 for students and $20 for alumni, faculty, staff and guests. Children 12 and under are free. Admission includes tastings at the chili cook-off, food and refreshments, all games and activities plus a ticket to the men鈥檚 basketball contest.

  Register for TWB.

  

   

• December 10: Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  The deadline for University Ministry’s Civil Rights Service Immersion Trip during the spring break, March 7-13, in Montgomery, Ala., will close on Jan. 21. Students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, the Civil Rights Movement.

  This trip is designed both to learn from the rich history of the area, visiting renowned museums and historical sites. It also includes engaging in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access and even joining a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

  

• December 10: Upcoming application deadline for Appalachia service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Wednesday December 10, 2025
  

  The application deadline for University Ministry’s Service Immersion Trip during spring break, March 7-13, to the Appalachian Mountains in Washburn, Tenn., will close on Jan. 21.听Students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, sustainability in Appalachia.

  We will stay with , an organization dedicated to serving the local community, teaching sustainable practices and offering retreat space to cultivate an ethic and spirituality around the natural world. This trip combines service learning (sustainable gardening, trail and forest restoration, and more) with education on the challenges and solutions to sustainable living in our day.

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