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• August 11: President’s Convocation slated for Aug. 19 on McNichols Campus

  Monday August 11, 2025
  

  É«×ۺϾþà Mercy faculty, staff and administrators from all campuses are invited to attend the annual Tuesday, Aug. 19 to officially open the 2025-26 academic year.

  The day at the Student Fitness Center begins with breakfast from 8:30-9:45 a.m., follows with the program from 9:45-11:30 a.m.Ìýand concludes with a picnic lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  The University’s new core values will be highlighted during the program, as well as plans for the University’s upcoming 150th anniversary for the 2026-27 year.

  Updates on key initiatives, such as the implementation of the Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Campaign Planning, Campus Improvement Master Plan and more, will also be shared.

  President’s Convocation is an important event that welcomes new community members and allows colleagues to reconnect before the new academic year begins. Please share this with any new employees who may not yet be on the employee listserv.

  All attendees may also receive an updated headshot photo taken by a professional photographer, anytime from the start of breakfast (8:30 a.m.) until 1 p.m. Wear your best swag or professional attire for the photo, which will be made available in early September. Check Campus Connection for further details.

  

• August 11: Accompany new Titans on half-day service, Aug. 20-21

  Monday August 11, 2025
  

  É«×ۺϾþà Mercy’s Institute for Leadership and Service invites all UDM faculty and staff to consider accompanying incoming first-year McNichols Campus students in the half-day of service that they do as part of their orientation program.

  The schedule runs from 8:15 a.m. for breakfast to 1 p.m. for lunch Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20-21.

  Half of the first-year students do service Wednesday and the other half Thursday during the orientation program, also called Prologues, Transitions, and Viewpoints (PTV). É«×ۺϾþà Mercy staff and faculty can choose the day that fits best in their schedule, with some going both days. You do not need to bring anything special — just your desire to accompany new students in this part of their introduction to É«×ۺϾþà Mercy’s mission.

  Most of the service groups this year will be clearing overgrown lots in the neighborhoods surrounding the McNichols Campus in Palmer Park. Some groups will be working at one of two schools (Gesu or Palmer Park Prep Academy) and at two youth empowerment sites run by Brilliant É«×ۺϾþÃ. Other groups will also assist in the gardens that are affiliated with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN).

  If interested, please contact Sr. Karen Dunville, RSM, at dunvilmk@udmercy.edu or by phone at 248-880-5061.

  Full schedule for each day:

  • 8:15 a.m. — Breakfast
  • 8:25 a.m. — Orientation at pre-reflection
  • 9 a.m. — Departure for service sites
  • 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Work at sites
  • 12-12:30 p.m. — Reflection on the experience at sites
  • 12:30 p.m. — Head back to McNichols Campus for lunch

• August 08: Fall semester payment plans open; deadline is Sept. 15

  Friday August 08, 2025
  

  Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their fall term tuition. Payment plans are available until Sept. 15.

  To take advantage of a five-month payment option, sign up by Aug. 15.

  For questions, contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact atÌý1-800-339-8131 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or visit .

• August 08: Group fitness instructors needed

  Friday August 08, 2025
  

  The Student Fitness Center is seeking enthusiastic individuals to help expand group fitness offerings. This is a great opportunity to share your passion, build community and help others stay active.

  If you’re interested in leading a recurring class, hosting a one-time event or want to learn more, contact Chris Richardson at the Student Fitness Center at crichar4@udmercy.edu.

  

• August 06: Celebrate Spirit! launches new school year, Sept. 11

  Wednesday August 06, 2025
  

  Celebrate Spirit! is the official kickoff to the new academic year for our University community and is set for Thursday, Sept. 11 inside the Student Fitness Center. The Mass of the Holy Spirit begins at 11:30 a.m.Ìý

  The guest homilist for Celebrate Spirit! is Karl J. Kiser, S.J. The event is hosted by University Ministry, Mission Integration, University Libraries, the Student Success Center and the College for Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.

  Celebrate Spirit! is open to all members of the É«×ۺϾþà Mercy community no matter their religious affiliation. All are invited to wear red, orange or yellow as part of the event. Following Mass at 11:30 a.m., a free lunch and reception will be provided in the Fountain Lounge & Terrace of the Student Union at 1 p.m.

  Celebrate Spirit! 2025 invites the É«×ۺϾþà Mercy community to reflect on “Sustaining a Spirit of Hope” as this academic year’s theme along with our new University core values. Amid global and personal challenges and uncertainty, we are reminded that hope is not just a feeling but a daily practice — nurtured through community and grounded in discernment.

  Full information.

  

• August 06: UDM Street Fest set for Saturday, Sept. 6

  Wednesday August 06, 2025
  

  University of É«×ۺϾþà Mercy, in partnership with the É«×ۺϾþà Month of Design Festival, and in collaboration with Gesu and Live6 Alliance, is hosting UDM Street Fest on Saturday, Sept. 6.

  The free event is set to run from 12-8 p.m. and is part of the Six Mile Street Fest. All are welcome.

  UDM’s part in the event will be located on the lawn at the entrance of the McNichols Campus. It will feature sustainability exercises, crafts, workshops, children’s activities, food, vendors and much more.

  The UDM Street Fest is being co-sponsored by University Ministry, Office of Mission Integration, Titan Equity Nourish Network, Student Life, University Recreation, É«×ۺϾþà Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) and Titan Athletics.

  

• August 01: Call for faculty book orders for Fall 2025

  Friday August 01, 2025
  

  Fall 2025 book adoptions are now past due.

  For faculty instructing in the Fall 2025 semester who have not yet submitted book selections for your students, please email Tracy Buce at 2385txt@follett.com or submit an ´Ç°ùÌý.

  A few notes about course materials:

  • Please provide the author, title, ISBN, edition and include whether the course material is going to be required for the class or just recommended. If you use the same materials as Fall 2025, please also include the department and course number of the course we are copying with your email response.
  • Custom/Coursepacks/Foreign Titles — If you use custom materials (bundles, lab manuals, etc.) or foreign books for your course, please get these adoptions in early. These always take the longest to receive in the bookstore, as they are printed on-demand and can take a couple weeks to get set up/printed.
  • Even if you’re note using a book for a course, please let us know, so you don’t end up on the “missing book order” list of adoptions.
  • We will contact you if old editions are submitted for the course, please make a note if new editions are acceptable to provide to the students for the course in case the old edition is not readily available.

  Adopting on time contributes to course materials affordability for students! It allows the University to source used and rental inventory which translates to savings. It also ensures UDM remains in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, which states that all universities which receive financial aid must disclose textbook information and pricing to students prior to them registering for their courses.

  Students can shop 24/7 for books and all UDM merchandise at the .