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• February 09: Nominate for the Student Leadership and Service Awards by March 26

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  Do you know a student who went above and beyond this year? Nominations are now open for the 2025-26 and will be accepted until Thursday, March 26!

  An unbiased committee will review all nominations, so please be detailed in your submissions!

  The Student Leadership and Service Awards reception will be held on Thursday, April 16, at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. More details will be provided to nominees/winners. In conjunction with the awards ceremony, our National Society of Leadership & Success inductees will be honored.

  Awards categories for Student Leadership and Service Awards include:

  • Rising Star Student Leader (First-Year Student or Sophomore): This award is given to a first-year student or sophomore-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
  • Student Leader of the Year (Junior or Senior): This award is given to a junior or senior-level student who demonstrates leadership qualities in multiple areas of campus. They consider their community in their everyday decisions and are working for positive change around them. This person may not have a title, but their actions and commitment to the process of leadership are noticeable to their peers and constituents.
  • Titan Spirit Award: This award is given to a student who demonstrates Titan Spirit every day. They love their school, and they are not afraid to show it. Their pride for their school is demonstrated in their involvement, decisions, actions and even the color scheme of their clothes. This person never waivers when choosing to root for the home team!
  • Student Employee of the Year: This award is given to a diligent student who is employed somewhere on campus. This student adds value to the office or department they work in and is dedicated to their role. Without dedicated student employees this campus would not be able to run efficiently. This student is a true model of what it looks like to help keep a workplace moving in a positive direction.
  • Student Organization of the Year: This award is given to the registered student organization that has contributed positively to campus all year. They achieve their organization mission while contributing to the University’s overall mission. They are committed to their members and provide opportunities, initiatives and/or events for campus to see their efforts clearly. This group is driven, excited and displays their positive values.
  • Program/Event of the Year: This award is given to a student or group of students who has hosted a phenomenal program on campus. This program has given students at Detroit Mercy an opportunity to enjoy each other, learn something new or come together for a common purpose. This event adds value to campus and is a positive addition to the campus culture.

  Awards categories for Fraternity and Sorority Leadership and Service Awards include:

  • Fraternity Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a fraternity who has demonstrated continued contribution to his chapter, the Greek community and the Detroit Mercy campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
  • Sorority Member of the Year: This award is for a member of a sorority who has demonstrated continued contribution to her chapter, the Greek community and the Detroit Mercy campus. This person understands and models their values daily and is a positive force. This person stands out from the community for how they demonstrate leadership, loyalty and commitment to making the world around them better for all.
  • Chapter President of the Year: This award is given to a person who upheld the values of their own organization and the University. They communicate throughout the community, promote a positive Greek Life experience and uplift their members. This person supports their executive board (if applicable) and completes all duties in a timely and accurate manner. They exemplify what it means to lead by example!
  • Outstanding Philanthropic Event or Community Service Project: This award is given to the Greek chapter that conducted an outstanding philanthropic event and/or an outstanding community service project that served to benefit the local/national community. The program should have been in the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Chapter of Excellence Award: This award is given to the Greek Letter organization that has demonstrated excellence in multiple categories, including but not limited to academics, campus programming and highlighting their values. This chapter contributes positively to the Greek Life community, campus community and each other. Even if this group is not wearing their letters, they are consistently demonstrating their values.

  For more information or with any questions, please contact Assistant Director of Student Life Emily Johnson at johnsoem6@udmercy.edu听or 313-993-1593.

   

• February 09: National Girls & Women in Sports Day precedes women鈥檚 basketball game, Feb. 14

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  海角大神 will host its annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, in Calihan Hall.

  This free听event is open to all girls ages 5-12 and includes admission to the Titans women’s basketball game against Purdue Fort Wayne.

  The day features skills instruction in various sports, a halftime performance, a post-game autograph session and a T-shirt and swag bag.

  Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the sports clinic, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The Titans women’s basketball game tips off at 1 p.m.

  The sports clinic will include soccer, lacrosse, softball, track and field, golf, cheer and more.

  For more information, contact听Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions Samantha Cyrus听at听听辞谤听313-583-8735.

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• February 09: DMTC presents 鈥楶oor Clare鈥� in new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, Feb. 13-22

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) continues celebrating the inaugural season of the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre with Poor Clare by Chiara Atik, a hilarious and anachronistic retelling of the true story of St. Clare of Assisi.

  Six performances will run in back-to-back weekends, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 13-22.

  Set in Italy in 1211, the play follows Clare, a wealthy medieval “It” girl whose privileged life is upended when she meets Francis, a man who has renounced his wealth and social status in service to the poor. Inspired by his radical devotion, Clare begins to reexamine her own life, questioning what it means to live with purpose and integrity.

  “There is so much to mine in this play, and the sacrifices that both Clare and Francis made for the greater good really gives one pause to take stock in our own lives. They both listened to the call of God and took great strides to answer and take action and personal accountability,” said director Kez Settle. “It is a story that is topical and timeless in its relevance. And鈥攊f you are a history buff鈥攖his will provide you with lots of questions for the google search and history book deep dives!”

  This production is the second in the Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, which opened in fall of 2025 and returned theatre back to 海角大神鈥檚 McNichols Campus.

  “This story deeply reflects the University鈥檚 mission to educate competent, compassionate leaders who are prepared to serve the world,” said Sarah Rusk, managing director of Detroit Mercy Theatre Company. “It offers a meaningful way to celebrate the shared charisms of the Society of Jesus and the Religious Sisters of Mercy that guide our work, and it felt especially fitting to incorporate those values into our first season back on campus.”

  The DMTC Ticket Office is open Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., with . Individual tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and Detroit Mercy faculty, staff and alumni, and $10 for veterans and students (ages 4-college). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. To schedule your group, contact Sarah Rusk at 313-993-3273.

  SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

  • Feb. 13: Opening Night Celebration. Join the cast and crew following the performance for a reception in the lower level of the Student Union.
  • Feb. 14: Community Night. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with $10 ticket for all patrons.
  • Feb. 15: Detroit Theatre Discussion Project. Join in the discussion following the first Sunday鈥檚 matinee performance as we welcome听Heather Hill from the English Department and Fr. Greg Banazak from the Department of Religious Studies at Detroit Mercy to expand upon themes and ideas from the performance in a talkback.
  • Feb. 20: Pre-show Mass and Reception. In the spirit of St. Clare and the Franciscan tradition, the Office of Mission Integration invites you to join us for a Mass and reception before the performance. Mass, presided over by Capuchin Franciscan Fr. Johan Paul, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. A reception with food will follow in the Zalke Lounge of the Student Union, just outside the theatre, prior to the 7:30 p.m. performance. The Mass and reception are free and open to all; tickets are required for the performance.
  • Feb. 20: College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) at the Theatre. Join CHASS in celebrating the arts on campus with $5 tickets for CHASS students and alumni with coupon code CHASS_5. Free tickets to faculty/staff of CHASS by calling 313-993-3270 or email theatre@udmercy.edu.
  • Feb. 21: High School Night. Free tickets and talkback with student cast and crew following the performance for high school students and their families. Call 313-993-3270 or email theatre@udmercy.edu for details and reservations.
  • Feb. 22: Closing Night

  

• February 09: Celebrate Tommy Titan鈥檚 birthday with photos and cake, Feb. 12

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  Tommy Titan鈥檚 birthday is almost here!

  All are invited to stop by the Whitty Student Fitness Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-6 p.m., to enjoy cake and take a picture with the 海角大神鈥檚 fearless mascot.

  Cake will be available while supplies last.

• February 09: Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents wanted to join Wellness Community

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  Have ideas on how to make our neighborhood healthier, stronger and more connected?

  The Community Wellness Council, which brings Fitzgerald and Martin Park residents together to shape community鈥恖ed wellness initiatives, is now accepting new members. The application deadline to become a new member is March 1.

  By sharing experiences, ideas and priorities, members help identify local strengths and resources and work side鈥慴y鈥憇ide to shape programs that reflect the community’s culture, values and everyday lives.

  Council commitment and benefits includes:

  • Two鈥憏ear commitment (March 2026-Nov. 2027)
  • One to two meetings per month
  • Stipend provided for participation
  • Childcare and other support available during meetings
  • Leadership development opportunities focused on resident leadership and collective decision鈥憁aking

  For more information or any questions, please contact Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.

  

• February 09: Poet Ross Gay featured Feb. 19 for virtual Triptych author series

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  Detroit Mercy’s welcomes poet , who will read his work for the 2026 Triptych series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

  Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with Detroit Mercy鈥檚 Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall. Triptych听events are free and open to the community.

  Gay is the author of four books of poetry:听Against Which;听Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award;听and听Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Gay has released three collections of essays 鈥� The Book of Delights (a New York Times bestseller), Inciting Joy and听The Book of (More) Delights.

  Triptych events are held via Zoom on third Thursdays in January, February and March, from 6:30-8 p.m.

  Save the dates:

  • Next Triptych 2026 series (via Zoom) featuring Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris, Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Triptych+1: Student Reading: Live and in-person at Book Suey Bookstore Cooperative in Hamtramck, Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.

  

• February 09: EPIIC Industry-Academic Summit coming to McNichols Campus, Feb. 27

  Monday February 09, 2026
  

  Detroit Mercy will host the 2026 EPIIC (Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity) Industry-Academia Summit, connecting entrepreneurs with faculty experts and resources from four emerging research universities in Michigan.

  The summit will take place on Friday, Feb. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom on the McNichols Campus. Admission is free for all entrepreneurs.

  The summit will feature panel discussions with technology leaders in AI, cybersecurity, biomedical innovation, robotics, electrification and mobility, along with information on grants and partnership support from the universities as well as other economic development organizations.

  Detroit Mercy will be joined by the following universities:

  • Andrews University
  • Kettering University
  • Lawrence Technological University

  These universities offer expertise in cutting-edge technical fields and want to connect with small businesses and start鈥憉ps to spark collaboration and accelerate research and development.

  For more information, please contact Emily Fleury at fleuryej@udmercy.edu.