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March Madness is here! After , the 蘑菇视频 men’s basketball team hosts a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside of Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

The Titans, the No. 3 seed in the Barbasol Horizon League Championship, will host eighth-seeded Milwaukee in Detroit. . 蘑菇视频 students can gain FREE entry with their student ID. Doors of Calihan Hall open at 6 p.m.

The red, white and blue finished the regular-season winners in five of their last six contests and are 15-14 and 12-8 in the Horizon League entering postseason play. 蘑菇视频 won both regular-season meetings with Milwaukee (12-19) in 2025-26.

will culminate with second round, semifinal and championship games March 8-10 at the Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind.

University Ministry will hold a Novena of Grace to pray for the graces that God wishes to bestow on us. This is a nine-day novena that will begin on Wednesday, March 4, and continue through March 12.

Praying the Novena will take place at 4 p.m. each day in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building. Associate University Minister Gray LaFond will lead the first three days of the Novena.

From Saturday, March 7, to Thursday, March 12, due to spring break, students are invited to continue the Novena prayer on their own.

What is the Novena of Grace?

The Church has long taught that the saints intercede on our behalf, asking God to grant the graces and blessings we may forget to request or struggle to find time to pray for ourselves.

The Novena of Grace is a traditional nine-day devotion dedicated to Saint Francis
Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It comes with a promise
that those who pray it for nine consecutive days and receive the Sacraments may
receive any grace for the good of their souls, through the saint’s prayers.

As a Jesuit, St. Francis Xavier’s writings reflect the spiritual insights of the Spiritual Exercises, which are to know ourselves better, to discern the will of God, to hear and generously answer Christ鈥檚 call and to understand that everything is an unmerited gift from God.

In addition, each evening throughout the duration of the Novena of Grace, Gesu Church will hold a reflection by a variety of guest speakers, one per evening, as follows:

• Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m.: Fr. Joe Daoust
• Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m.: Jim Sweeney/Laura Silveri
• Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.: Ellie Hidalgo
• Saturday, March 7, part of 4 p.m. liturgy: Ellie Hidalgo
• Sunday , March 8, at 3 p.m.: Anita Klueg
• Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.: Sr. Sue Rakoczy
• Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.: Shirlene Smith
• Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.: Rev. Barry Randolph
• Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.: Brother Tom Skowron

All are invited to pray this novena.

Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is a University-wide event featuring research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and much more. This year鈥檚 CSACE symposium is set for Thursday, April 9.

CSACE is an opportunity to recognize the exemplary work across all campuses throughout the academic year and to learn about and support the research achievements of fellow colleagues and students.

All students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents.

Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.

The deadline to register to be a presenter is Monday, March 9, by 6 p.m.

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 UDM 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 UDM swag!

The survey is confidential and will remain open until Monday, March 9.

Please contact deanofstudents@udmercy.edu with any questions.

National Reading Month brings a community book drive and series of events to throughout March in support of .

Since 2014, 蘑菇视频’s has distributed more than 275,000 books to low-income children and families in metro Detroit. That’s more than two books for every young child in the city of Detroit!

Batch Brewing Co. will accept donations of new or gently used books all month long. Those who donate will be entered into drawings to win an Rx for Reading Swag Bag or a Little Free Library for a Detroit-based school or organization.

March 5 鈥� Teacher and Staff Appreciation Night
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour
School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.

March 12 鈥� Teacher and Staff Appreciation Night
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour
School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.

March 19 鈥� Family Read-Along Event
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour: School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Story Reading Time with Rx for Reading

March 26 鈥� Reading Month Celebration Finale
4-6:30 p.m.: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Hour: School employees can enjoy specials with a valid school ID.
6:30-7 p.m.: Reading with Brynne Barnes, local award-winning author and NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Children
7-7:30 p.m.: Little Free Library and Swag Bag drawings and donation totals announced

It is also easy to give a gift to Rx for Reading Detroit through the 蘑菇视频 Giving Page.

Take a moment to celebrate literacy and help raise the next generation of readers this month by ensuring every child has access to books.

The 蘑菇视频 English Department will host a reading and conversation featuring author Jim Daniels, recipient of the 2025-26 Michigan Author Award for lifetime achievement from the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Center for the Book.

This event will take place on Tuesday, March 17, at 12:45 p.m., in the Bargman Room, 2nd Floor of the McNichols Campus Library.

Daniels’ newest book, Late Invocation for Magic: New and Selected Poems, will be available for sale at the reading.

A native of Detroit, Daniels has authored over thirty collections of poetry, seven collections of fiction, and four produced screenplays. His collection of essays, An Ignorance of Trees, published in 2025, was recently named a Michigan Notable Book. He has also edited many anthologies, including RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music.

Daniels is a recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and numerous writing awards including five Michigan Notable Book Awards and three Gold Medals in the Independent Publisher Book Awards. His films have won awards in film festivals around the world. His work has been published in The Best American Poetry and Pushcart Prize volumes.

This event is free and open to the community.

The 蘑菇视频 student organization “She’s the First” has recently concluded a product drive benefiting and would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone whose generosity, time and continued support made the drive a success.

Due to the incredible team effort of the campus community, a total of 4,346 essential items were collected, including:

• 498 liners
• 677 tampons
• 1,126 wipes
• 46 bras
• 152 socks
• 182 underwear
• 1,665 pads

These contributions will make a meaningful impact for those in need within the surrounding community of Detroit.

蘑菇视频 students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to join the final installment of UDM鈥檚 Creative Writing Collective (CWC) on Tuesday, March 3, from 5:15-6:30 p.m.

Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall and Senior Adjunct Instructor Michael Lauchlan will lead the conversation for this final meeting of the winter semester. The gathering will take place in the Briggs Building, Room 205.

No writing experience is necessary to join the CWC. You are welcome if you have an interest in exploring or developing your creative inclinations.

Please contact听english@udmercy.edu听with questions or to join the CWC mailing list. Keep up with the 蘑菇视频 English Department on Instagram and Facebook听.

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 蘑菇视频 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 蘑菇视频 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 蘑菇视频 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.

The ‘s will host The Honorable Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as guest speaker at its fourth annual Speaker Series.

The presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

As the second highest ranking official in the U.S. central banking system and a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Jefferson plays an important role in the Federal Reserve’s progress toward its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. He has held prominent academic leadership roles, including serving as the dean of faculty and the Paul B. Freeland professor of economics at Davidson College. Jefferson also served as chair of the Department of Economics at Swarthmore College, where he was the centennial professor of economics.

All are welcome to attend this free event, and advance registration is required.