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• February 13: Happy Valentine鈥檚 Day, Titans

  Friday February 13, 2026
  

  Wishing all Titans a Happy Valentine’s Day this weekend! Find some Detroit Mercy-themed cards below to share with loved ones:

  

   

• February 13: Winter career and co-op fair for all students set for Feb. 19

  Friday February 13, 2026
  

  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.

  

• February 13: Your voice matters: Take the Healthy Minds Survey, open until March 2

  Friday February 13, 2026
  

  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.

• February 13: Student tutors needed for Titans Scholars Literacy Program

  Friday February 13, 2026
  

  Detroit Mercy students are invited to make a meaningful impact in the Detroit community through the Titan Scholars Literacy Program, a service鈥憀earning opportunity led by the Office of Mission Integration.

  The program connects 海角大神 students with local elementary schools to strengthen literacy skills, promote health literacy and support the holistic student development through service and education. Participants will also build mentoring, communication and leadership skills.

  The program’s first partner school is George Washington Carver Academy in Highland Park, where student tutors will support elementary students in grades K-5, based on school needs.

  Tutoring opportunities are available Monday through Thursday, with preferred scheduling on Wednesdays and flexibility to accommodate student availability. Available tutoring times are as follows:

  • 8:30-10:15 a.m.: Grades K-2
  • 9-11 a.m.: Grades 3-5
  • 3-4 p.m.: Mixed grade levels

  In addition to weekly tutoring, students may participate in special one鈥憈ime events, including Black History Health Literacy Night on Feb. 26 and STEM Night on April 30.

  An ICHAT background check is required.

  With any questions, please contact Ashlee Barnes, Office of Mission Integration faculty fellow, at barnesav@udmercy.edu.

• February 12: DMTC presents 鈥楶oor Clare鈥� in new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre, Feb. 13-22

  Thursday February 12, 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 12: National Girls & Women in Sports Day precedes women鈥檚 basketball game, Feb. 14

  Thursday February 12, 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or听313-583-8735.

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• February 12: UREC afternoon Zumba class starts Thursday, Feb. 19

  Thursday February 12, 2026
  

  Grab a friend and turn dead hour into dance hour. Head over to the Whitty Student Fitness Center on Thursday, Feb. 19 and 26, from 1-2 p.m., and transform your mid-day slump into a energizing Zumba workout with great music and even better vibes.

  The class takes place in Group X Room. Spots are limited.