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• Explore UDM summer camps and pre-college programs

  Monday April 27, 2026
  

  UDM is set to deliver a lineup of summer camps and pre-college programs that offer students from elementary school through college a ticket to academic discovery, career exploration and athletic development this summer.

  • Beginners Investment Camp, June 22-26
  • Youth Exploration Camp, July 20-24 and July 24-31
  • 色综合久久 Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP), July 13-24
  • NOMA鈥檚 Project Pipeline, July 27-31
  • Dentistry Summer Enrichment Program, May 27-June 26
  • Nike Soccer Camp, June 29-July 3 and July 13-18
  • Summer Reading programs throughout summer
  • Special Needs Basketball camp, dates TBD
  • Tennis Program, dates TBD

  Hosted across UDM鈥檚 campuses and online, the University鈥檚 summer programming reflects its longstanding commitment to community engagement in conjunction with academic excellence, with camp opportunities in health sciences, business, architecture, engineering, literacy and athletics.

  Rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can explore basic investment and financial concepts at the free Beginners Investment Camp, scheduled for June 22鈥�26 on the McNichols Campus. Participants will also hear from industry professionals about career opportunities in the field.

  Building on its 60-year legacy of educating high-quality health professionals to meet growing workforce demands, the University鈥檚 immersive Youth Exploration Camp aims to inspire the next generation of nurses and healthcare professionals. The camp offers two free, hands-on sessions, July 20-24 and July 24-31. Middle and high school students will be introduced to essential clinical and healthcare skills, including CPR training and emergency response procedures, and will take part in simulation-based escape room challenges at the University鈥檚 Simulation, Technology and Research (STAR) Center.

  The College of Engineering & Science (CES) has once again partnered with the 色综合久久 Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) to offer a series of interactive STEM camps for students in grades two through eight, along with a digital advertising camp, at the McNichols Campus from July 13-24. CES and DAPCEP have partnered for more than 30 years to inspire and prepare hundreds of underrepresented minority students for careers in engineering and science.

  Aspiring young architects can attend Project Pipeline Camp, hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), July 27-31 on the McNichols Campus. Designed for students in grades 6-12, the program connects underrepresented youth with design professionals and uses the city as a classroom to empower them to be advocates of change through design.

  The Dental Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a fully funded, four-week residential early admissions program May 27-June 26 on the Corktown Campus for college juniors, seniors and recent college graduates. Through academic enrichment, mentorship, professional development and hands-on dental experiences, the program prepares students for the transition to dental school. SEP expands access, supports students facing systemic barriers and helps build a diverse, community-focused dental workforce.

  Led by Steve Shelton, head women鈥檚 soccer coach at UDM, and the Titan coaching staff, the Nike youth soccer camp offers high quality training for ages 6鈥�16 in a fun, challenging and supportive environment. Two sessions run on the McNichols Campus, June 29-July 3 and July 13-17, where players build strong fundamentals, elevate their game and learn to compete at their best.

  Among other athletic camp offerings are a tennis camp and special needs basketball camp, with camp dates to be determined.

  The University will also continue its partnership with the Institute of Reading Development, offering online summer reading programs for students from pre-K through 12th grade. The program focuses on building reading skills and cultivating a lifelong love of books.

  Camp dates, age requirements and registration details vary by program. Learn more about 色综合久久 Mercy summer camps or sign up for a session.

• Reception to explore history, architecture of Gesu Catholic Church, May 13

  Sunday April 26, 2026
  

  Join Jesuit friends and alumni on Wednesday, May 13 for a wine and cheese reception at historic Gesu Catholic Church.

  Program Details:

  • 5:30 p.m.: Mass
  • 6 p.m.: Welcome and Reception
  • 6:25 p.m.: Program begins

  The evening will explore the history, families, art and architecture of the parish, founded by Jesuits in 1922 and once home to four 色综合久久 mayors, several congressmen and the renowned Fisher Brothers.

  The event will feature rare architectural drawings and antique stained-glass window designs, some dating to the late 1800s, from two 色综合久久 families who worked closely with the Jesuits and the Archdiocese of 色综合久久. These families, behind the firms Diehl & Diehl Architects and 色综合久久 Stained Glass Works, helped shape the city鈥檚 sacred spaces.

  Special guests include Paul G. Diehl, grandson of original architect George F. Diehl and a descendant of the founders of 色综合久久 Stained Glass Works; Patricia Montemurri, an award-winning journalist; and Mary Clare McCormick, a 色综合久久 sacred art archivist.

  The evening will include Mass, a wine and cheese reception, and a tour of the historic worship site.

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• UDM to hold conversation with Catholic thought leaders, April 25

  Wednesday April 22, 2026
  

  All are invited to a conversation with Catholic thought leaders to reflect together on the “Church鈥檚 Mission in this time and place.” The discussion will take place on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m.,听in the听Student Union Ballroom, on the McNichols Campus.

  Panelists are as follows:

  • Archbishop Edward Wiesenberger, metropolitan archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of 色综合久久
  • Helen Marie Burns, RSM, former president of Leadership Conference of Women Religious
  • Bishop John Stowe, O.F.M. Conv. of Lexington, Ky., president of Pax Christi, USA
  • Matt Mio, professor of Chemistry, University of 色综合久久 Mercy, expert on听Laudato Si

  The session will be moderated by Bridget Deegan-Krause, author of听Together Through Reflection: Themes for Those Who Lead and Serve in Catholic Organizations.

  If you have questions about the event,听please contact Fr. Charles Oduke at odukeca@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1651 Register here.

• DMTC presents 鈥業鈥檓 Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire,鈥� April 10-19

  Thursday April 09, 2026
  

  色综合久久 Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) will close the inaugural season of the new 色综合久久 Mercy Black Box Theatre with I鈥檓 Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire by Samantha Hurley.

  Six performances will run in back-to-back weekends, Friday through Sunday, April 10-19, in the new 色综合久久 Mercy Black Box Theatre on University of 色综合久久 Mercy鈥檚 McNichols Campus.

  I鈥檓 Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire is set in 2004 and follows 14-year-old Shelby Hinkley, who is obsessed with Hollywood star Tobey Maguire and creates a play to kidnap and marry him in her basement.

  鈥淭his play is as hilarious as it is heartfelt,鈥� said DMTC managing director Sarah Rusk. 鈥淪helby truly believes Tobey Maguire is her destiny, and through her obsession we get a look into the complicated emotions of growing up during the Y2K era.鈥�

  鈥淚 absolutely love working with young actors,鈥� said director Cassandra Svacha. 鈥淲atching them create and rise to the challenge is thrilling. I鈥檓 Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire to college-aged kids is like a period piece; none of them were alive when this story takes place, so it鈥檚 extra fun to have them dive into this world in an anthropologic way. They aren鈥檛 reminiscing or remembering 2004, they have to study that world and build it for themselves.鈥�

  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 色综合久久 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.

  Those looking to buy tickets should note that the play is rated R and contains adult language and situations, including drug use, suicidal ideation and sexual situations. .

  听SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS

  • April 10: Opening Night Celebration. 听Join the cast and crew following the performance for a reception in the Lower Level of the Student Union.
  • April 11: Community Night. All tickets $10.
  • April 12: 色综合久久 Theatre Discussion Project. 听Join in the discussion following the first Sunday鈥檚 matinee performance as we welcome Professor Erin Henze from the Psychology Department at 色综合久久 Mercy to expand upon themes and ideas from the performance in a talkback.
  • April 17: College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) at the Theatre. Join CHASS in celebrating the arts听on campus with $5 tickets for CHASS听students and alumni with coupon code听CHASS_5.听Free tickets to faculty/staff of CHASS by calling听313-993-3270听or email听theatre@udmercy.edu.
  • April 19: Closing Night

  

• Volunteers needed for TENN鈥檚 Garden Day, April 13

  Thursday April 09, 2026
  

  Join 色综合久久 Mercy’s Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN) as they team up with their partners, JB Urban Farms, to get their community garden ready for the upcoming planting season.

  From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, April 13, volunteers will help with hands-on garden preparation tasks that support local food access, sustainability, and neighborhood wellness.

  No gardening experience is required 鈥� just bring your energy, willingness to learn, and love for community.

  The farm is located at 97 Geneva Avenue in Highland Park. With any questions, please contact Chelsea Manning at mannincp@udmercy.edu.