海角大神

The season of Lent in the Catholic Church begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Lent is a holy season, which calls the faithful to prepare their hearts to enter more deeply into relationship with God and with one another. It is a time to focus on three important traditions: prayer, fasting and almsgiving, which ultimately encourages a more profound celebration of the Resurrection on Easter.

With this in mind, the University is offering several Masses across the campuses on Ash Wednesday:

• 7 a.m. 鈥� Prayer service with distribution of ashes at听Gesu Church (across from the McNichols gate)
• 8:15 a.m. 鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes (Gesu School Mass 鈥� all are welcome)
• Noon 鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes in St. Ignatius Chapel
• 5:30 p.m. 鈥� Mass with the distribution of ashes at Gesu Church
• Ashes distributed all day in the Gesu Parish Center Chapel

• 12:15 p.m. 鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes in the Reflection Room (4th Floor)
• 1:30 p.m. 鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes in the Reflection Room (4th Floor)

• Noon 鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes at Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church
• 7 p.m.听鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes at Ss. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church

• 7:45 a.m. 鈥� Mass with distribution of ashes in Room 211

For more information about ways you can enter more fully into the Lenten season, follow University Ministry on 听or check out our听听delivered to your email inbox several听Wednesdays per month.

Please contact the University Ministry office at ministry@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1560 if you have any questions or need more information.

The Center for Career & Professional Development will hold the 2026 Winter Career and Co-op Fair on Thursday, February 19, from 2-5 p.m. All majors are welcome to attend.

The fair will be held in the Student Union Ballroom and is open to all current students as well as recent 海角大神 graduates.

Sponsored by Alliance Catholic Credit Union, the fair will feature more than 60 organizations and is a great opportunity for students to meet and share their resumes with a variety of employers and graduate schools to discuss full-time employment, graduate school options and co-op and internship positions, as well as volunteering opportunities.

Students will have the opportunity to take free professional headshots and be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card for attending.

For more information or with any questions, please visit the Center for Career & Professional Development directly or call 313-993-1017 or email careerlink@udmercy.edu.

Current students may pre-register and view list of participating organizations through their Handshake accounts.

Class of 2026, Commencement is just over three months away with the McNichols Campus ceremonies taking place on Saturday, May 9 at Calihan Hall.

Please take some time and visit with some of the campus departments that will be available to you as you move towards graduation at this year’s Grad Fair, set for Thursday, Feb. 19 in the Student Union Lower Level from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

No RSVP is required, just stop by anytime and gear up for the 2026 Commencement.

Among the featured tables in attendance on Feb. 19:

• Herff-Jones 鈥� The University’s vendor for academic regalia will be available for students to order caps, gowns and tassels, as well as class rings, announcements and diploma frames.
• Grad Images 鈥� Detroit Mercy’s Commencement photographer will be at the event to photograph seniors in a cap and gown (which will be provided) or take a professional headshot for future career endeavors! Dress attire is business or casual, your choice.
• Alumni Relations, Senior Class Gift tables 鈥� The Alumni Relations Department will be featuring a spin-and-win wheel for seniors to take home some alumni-branded prizes, such as wine glasses, license plate holders, travel mugs, business card holders, notepads, playing cards and more. Seniors who sign up in advance or in-person for the alumni website, Forever Titans, will also be entered to win a special Detroit Mercy diploma frame in addition to getting some on-the-spot prizes.
• #DetroitMercy2026 Photographer 鈥� There will also be a photographer with a fun photo station to make it easy for grads to share accomplishments on social media. These photos will be displayed in Calihan Hall prior to the ceremony for family and friends to view and will be joined by any photos sent to #DetroitMercy2026 between now and the week leading up to Commencement.

Representatives from the following departments will also be available to answer questions and provide information to candidates for graduation:

• Center for Career and Professional Development
• Office of the Registrar
• Student Life Office
• University Ministry
• University Recreation

Swing by the Lower Level in the Student Union for much more.

Celebrate Black History Month with a guided tour of Detroit’s historic civil rights landmarks and explore how history can shape our sense of place and identity today.

The tour will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. in the Mercy Gathering Place in Shiple Hall on the McNichols Campus. From there, the tour departs by van to each location. Transportation is provided, and we will return to campus at approximately 3 p.m.

Free light breakfast will be provided as well as sandwich-making for lunch. Please dress accordingly for the weather as some stops are outdoors.

This event is hosted by National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS), Muslim Student Association (MSA) and University Ministry.

For more information or questions, please contact Gray La Fond at glafond@udmercy.edu.

Looking for a creative break in your day? Local artist Adrian Pyle will be on campus to lead a free drop鈥慽n collage art workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 12鈥�2 p.m. in the Student Union Lower Level.

All materials will be provided, and no registration is required.

Whether you have an hour or only 10鈥�20 minutes between classes, stop by and Pyle will walk you through the basics to get you started on your own unique collage.

Kick off a Titans men’s basketball game while celebrating Black History Month at the Black Excellence Tailgate & Greek Night pregame event on Friday, February 20. All are invited.

The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Whitty Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus with camaraderie and food trucks, and just before the 7 p.m. tip, attendees will join a Cass Tech High School Marching Band drumline-led march from the Student Fitness Center into Calihan Hall.

The Titans men’s basketball squad hosts the Milwaukee Panthers, with a special Black History Month celebration featuring a Divine Nine performance at halftime. This event is co鈥慼osted by the Black Student Union and University Athletics.

Detroit Mercy’s Black Student Union (BSU) and Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) will host an evening of music and community at Jazz Night on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Fountain Lounge of the Student Union.

Enjoy great food, fun games and a live jazz band in celebration of Black History Month. All are invited to this event.

Please email Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu with any questions.

It’s time to nominate a phenomenal woman who makes a difference here at Detroit Mercy.

The selected faculty, staff or administrator will be honored at the Phenomenal Women’s Reception on Friday, March 20.

The 21st Phenomenal Women’s Reception is an evening dedicated to celebrating the lives of women at Detroit Mercy who make an impact on our community and empower one another. The Ashley Grey Legacy Award will be presented to a faculty or staff representative at Detroit Mercy.

Nominations will close on Friday, Feb. 20,听to allow for the selection committee to review all nominations carefully.

The (CBA) Alumni Board will host a keynote event during Alumni Week featuring Hakim Berry ’07, former chief operating officer for the City of Detroit. Berry will share his insights on The Renaissance of Detroit.

This free event will take place on Friday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Fountain Lounge.

Refreshments will be available, and attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance.

Titans, check your email for an invitation to participate in the 2026 Healthy Minds Survey. This important survey will help the University better understand student and faculty well-being and guide positive changes across campus.

We want to learn more about what helps you thrive at 海角大神 鈥� and the challenges you may face along the way.

Bonus: By participating, you鈥檒l be entered for a chance to win great prizes, including gift cards and awesome 海角大神 swag!

The survey is confidential and will remain open until Monday, March 2.

Please contact deanofstudents@udmercy.edu with any questions.