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The (SACD) invites the University community to attend Dichotomy Day on Nov. 9, and explore the Dichotomy Exhibit, on display Nov. 9-12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Loranger Architecture Building Exhibition Space on the McNichols Campus.

The exhibition celebrates , SACD鈥檚 student-produced journal, through a collection of posters highlighting selected past contributions and original journal editions from 1978-2026. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the journal鈥檚 history and the creative work spanning nearly five decades.

The winner of the Dichotomy 30 Student Competition will also be revealed.

The Dichotomy Day event will conclude on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. with an announcement of the 2026-27 open call for submissions and unveiling of the issue 31 theme. Refreshments and activities inspired by the upcoming theme will be available leading up to the announcements.

蘑菇视频 Theatre Company (DMTC) will open its 56th season with Sarah Ruhl鈥檚 imaginative play, Eurydice, in the Black Box Theatre on UDM鈥檚 McNichols Campus.

Seven performances will run in back-to-back weekends, Friday through Sunday, Nov 6-8, and Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 12-15. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. except for Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

The production marks a special moment for both 蘑菇视频 Theatre Company and 蘑菇视频, as the University celebrates its 150th anniversary. Eurydice will serve as the featured event for November in UDM鈥檚 yearlong celebration, inviting audiences to experience a contemporary reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice as told by Eurydice.

After her untimely death, Eurydice journeys into the Underworld, where she encounters her father amidst a mysterious landscape. When Orpheus arrives to bring her back to the world of the living, Eurydice must make a profound choice between the pull of her former life and the possibility of remaining with her father.

鈥�Eurydice is a beautiful play about memory,鈥� said Sarah Hawkins Rusk, managing director of 蘑菇视频 Theatre Company. 鈥淚t feels particularly meaningful to begin our season with a story that invites us to look backward while also considering what we carry with us into the future as the University marks this important milestone in its history.鈥�

Noted Detroit theatre director Kennikki Jones-Jones and alumni guest performer Peter Prouty 鈥�00 join the company for this production.

鈥淩eturning to 蘑菇视频 Theatre Company feels like coming home, but I鈥檓 coming home older, wiser and more confident, humbly excited to share what I鈥檝e learned,鈥� said Prouty, who has gone on to have a successful professional career in the theatre. 鈥淯DM is where my soul began its journey in earnest. Hopefully I can impart some of my experiences to the students.鈥�

The production also continues DMTC鈥檚 commitment to presenting high-quality theatre in its new home. The 蘑菇视频 Black Box Theatre, located in the Lower Level of the Student Union, provides 蘑菇视频 Theatre Company with a dedicated performance and teaching space on the McNichols Campus and creates new opportunities for students, artists and audiences to experience theatre in an intimate setting.

The DMTC Ticket Office is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with . Individual tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors and 蘑菇视频 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 PG-13 and contains discussions/depictions of death, grief, bereavement and loss of a loved one.

• Nov. 6: Opening Night Celebration. 听Join the cast and crew following the performance for a reception in the Lower Level of the Student Union.
• Nov. 7: Community Night. All tickets $10.
• Nov. 8: CHASS in Conversation Post-Show Talkback. 听Join in the discussion following the first Sunday鈥檚 matinee performance as we welcome Brittany Hardy from 蘑菇视频鈥檚 College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS) to expand upon themes and ideas from the performance in a talkback.
• Nov. 12: UDM Night. 听$5 tickets for UDM students, faculty and staff with valid ID.
• Nov. 13: High School Night.听Free tickets and a talkback with cast and crew following the performance for high school students and their families. Call听313-993-3270听or email听theatre@udmercy.edu听for details and reservations.

蘑菇视频鈥檚 annual will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, from 12-4 p.m., in the Fountain Lounge, on the first floor of the Student Union. The competition brings together undergraduate students for a friendly competition that challenges their ethical reasoning and critical thinking skills.

Inspired by TV鈥檚 College Bowl, the Ethics Bowl is a campus-wide platform for students, staff, alumni, faculty and administrators to explore real-world ethical dilemmas.

During the competition, teams of three to five students answer questions posed by a moderator on issues regarding:

• Classroom topics (e.g., cheating or plagiarism)
• Personal matters (e.g., dating or friendship)
• Professional ethics (e.g., in engineering, law, medicine)
• Social and political issues (e.g., free speech, gun control, etc.)

A panel of judges, comprised of faculty, staff, administration and alumni, evaluates each team鈥檚 responses in terms of intelligibility, focus, depth and judgment. No specialized knowledge in ethical theory is required to compete in or judge the competition.

The first-place team has the opportunity to represent the University at a regional competition and may advance to the national , held in March during the annual meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics.

For more information or to sign up to be a judge, contact Professor Martin G. Leever at 313-993-1135 or ethicsbowl@udmercy.edu or check out the .

The International Services Office (ISO) will host 蘑菇视频鈥檚 annual International Night on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

All UDM students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend and celebrate our cultural diversity through food, entertainment and community.

For more information or any questions, please contact iso@udmercy.edu.

The (CCRI) will host a FREE Lunch & Learn workshop for students on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 12:45-2:45 p.m., in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 139.

Guest presenter Helda Saad returns to discuss the timely topic 鈥淐redit: Get It. Protect It. Fix It.鈥� Saad is the founder of Future Equipped, a Detroit initiative teaching young adults practical money skills.

Her presentation will include a short activity and a Q&A session. Lunch and all materials will be provided.

Advance registration is required.

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蘑菇视频鈥檚 Poet-in-Residence Michael Lauchlan has published a new book titled Running Lights.

Lauchlan will read from his collection at a publication celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the 蘑菇视频 Black Box Theatre, located on the lower level of the Student Union. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with the reading to follow at 7 p.m.

Student poets will kick the night off with a brief reading of their own work.

All are welcome to this free event.

Read a story on Lauchlan鈥檚 new poetry collection.

November is National Career Development Month, and 蘑菇视频鈥檚 Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) will host a series of events for students to help them map out their future career paths, understand career pivots and learn about job possibilities.

Students are invited to attend one or more of the following events to celebrate National Career Development month:

• Monday through Friday, Nov. 2-13 (times will vary) 鈥� Elevator Pitch Competition, virtual via Big Interview
• Monday, Nov. 2, 1-1:50 p.m. 鈥� Apex Therapy Services Info Session, Student Union, Room 208
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1-1:50 p.m. 鈥� AI in Your Job Search, Student Union, Room 206
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1-1:50 p.m. 鈥� Intertek Info Session, Engineering Building, Room 140 (all engineering majors welcome)
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1-1:50 p.m. 鈥� Free Professional Headshot Day (open to students and alumni), Student Union, Room 86
• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1-1:50 p.m. 鈥� Leverage Your LinkedIn: Job Searching Like a Pro, Student Union, Room 206
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1-1:50 p.m. 鈥� Employer Roundtable,听Student Union, Room 206
• Thursday, Nov. 19, 12-2 p.m. 鈥� National Guard Tabling, outside of the Titan Dining Room

Students are encouraged to pre-register using their Handshake accounts or contact the CCPD at careerlink@udmercy.edu or 313-993-1017.

The 2027 CHASS El Salvador spring break journey provides an opportunity to learn from the Salvadoran people about their lives, histories and hopes for the future. This journey highlights the importance of working for justice, understanding how we can be better stewards of the earth and humanizing the various issues present in our societies.

This transformative experience is open to the entire UDM community.

Those interested can learn more about the experience and how to participate at an upcoming virtual information session on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.听

Trip participants can reflect on their faith and its role in promoting justice and compassion while exploring different realities through an understanding of diverse perspectives. These include the impact of war, economics, foreign policy, migration, the environment and faith.

Sponsored by CRISPAZ, the program aims to build relationships and deepen your understanding of the people of El Salvador and has been leading delegations since 1985.

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Get ready for an evening of laughter, comedy and hypnosis as the 蘑菇视频 Campus Activity Board (CAB) presents Cards Against Hypnosis on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. All are welcome.

Featuring hypnosis mastermind David Hall, this interactive comedy and hypnosis show puts the audience in control. Attendees will vote live on hilarious skits they want to see performed by hypnotized volunteers selected from the audience.

Doors open at 6:45 p.m., but the entertainment starts even earlier. Keep an eye out for Hall in the Student Union before the show, where he鈥檒l be creating illusions and performing magic tricks.

New Year鈥檚 Rec-Solutions (NYRS) is set for Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 5鈥�6:30 p.m. at the Whitty Student Fitness Center during Welcome Week of the winter semester.

Students, faculty and staff from all 蘑菇视频 campuses are invited to kick off the winter semester with recreation, fitness, wellness and campus connections. Explore programs, participate in interactive activities and discover resources to support your health, academic, career and personal goals for the new year.

Academic programs, campus departments, student organizations and community partners are invited to contribute an activity, demonstration, service or resource. Help create an active, lively event that connects Titans with opportunities for the semester and beyond.

To discuss participating, contact Mike Wynn Jr., director of University Recreation, at wynnmi@udmercy.edu.

More event details will be shared as activities and partners are confirmed.