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• December 08: Extended McNichols Campus Library hours during finals week, Dec. 8-13

  Monday December 08, 2025
  

  Looking for a place to study for finals? The McNichols Campus Library is again offering extended hours to support students during final exams week.

  Library hours are as follows for the week:

  • Monday, Dec. 8 —Ìý8 a.m. to midnight
  • Tuesday, Dec. 9 —Ìý8 a.m. to midnight
  • Wednesday, Dec. 10 —Ìý8 a.m. to midnight
  • Thursday, Dec. 11 —Ìý8 a.m. to midnight
  • Friday, Dec. 12 —Ìý8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 13 —Ìý9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• December 08: Titan toy drive at men’s basketball game, Dec. 20

  Monday December 08, 2025
  

  Come out to support the local Detroit community and cheer on the Titans men’s 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’s 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’t miss this chance to make a difference and root for the Titans!

  

• December 08: Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Monday December 08, 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 08: Upcoming application deadline for Appalachia service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Monday December 08, 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.ÌýStudents 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.

  

• December 08: Giving opportunities for the holidays with º£½Ç´óÉñ

  Monday December 08, 2025
  

  The Detroit Mercy community offers many ways to help others during this holiday season. To make it easier for you to get involved, the Marketing & Communications team has gathered all volunteer and donation opportunities on one convenient page.

  Please take a moment to explore the giving opportunities and consider supporting a worthy cause.

  º£½Ç´óÉñ giving opportunities.

• December 07: Calling all chili chefs for the annual Titan Winter Blast, Jan. 24

  Sunday December 07, 2025
  

  It’s almost chili time! Calling all faculty, staff, students and alumni for the annual chili cook-off at the Titan Winter Blast, set for Saturday, Jan. 24 prior to the men’s basketball contest against Oakland on the McNichols Campus. The cook-off is from 12-3 p.m., with the Titans game against rival Golden Grizzlies beginning at 3 p.m. inside of Calihan Hall.

  Grab a co-worker, fellow classmate, your student organization or club members, or an alumni to join the the chili-cooking fun!

  Registration ends Friday, Dec. 12. For more information please contact Arneshia Austin at austinad1@udmercy.edu.

  

• December 06: Celebrate Detroit Mercy’s 150th anniversary with an iconic journey through Spain, Nov. 2026

  Saturday December 06, 2025
  

  In honor of Detroit Mercy’s 150th anniversary, the University will host The Best of Spain: In the Footsteps of St. Ignatius, a remarkable 10-day travel experience from Nov. 2-11, 2026.

  Join fellow members of the Detroit Mercy community to explore Spain’s rich cultural heritage and Ignatian history, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and many other inspiring locations.

  For more information, contact Peggy Pattison at pattisma@udmercy.edu.