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• February 18: Get your donuts now, support Delta Sigma Theta sorority in 鈥楽weets for Sisterhood鈥� fundraiser, ends Feb. 28

  Wednesday February 18, 2026
  

  The Delta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is holding a “Sweets for Sisterhood” fundraiser. Contributions will aid the chapter in programming and opportunities to engage in sisterhood.

  How it works:

  • Purchase Krispy Kreme donuts at $15 per dozen by placing an online order using the link below.
  • Fifty percent of each original glazed dozen you order is donated back to the sorority.
  • Visit your local Krispy Kreme to pick up your donuts.

  Help Delta Sigma Theta reach their goal of 150 dozen purchased. The last day to participate in the fundraiser is Feb. 28. Please contact deltapsil954@gmail.com with any questions.

  

   

• February 18: Titan men鈥檚 lacrosse hosts Jesuit-rival Marquette, Feb. 23

  Wednesday February 18, 2026
  

  The 蘑菇视频 men’s lacrosse team, coming off a 20-8 win at Hampton, will host Marquette University on Monday, Feb. 23. The game starts at noon outdoors on Titan Field from the McNichols Campus.

  Titan Athletics will provide FREE hot chocolate at the concession stand inside Calihan Hall for the game, and entry to the game is free.

  

• February 17: 鈥榃e are JesuitEducated鈥� campaign recently released by AJCU

  Tuesday February 17, 2026
  

  The recently unveiled a new microsite to help celebrate Catholic Schools Week,听Jan. 25-31. The website is at听听and features a long-form video among other features.

  This microsite is a new resource that will run in parallel with a marketing campaign over a three-week period. In addition to Meta, ads will also be featured in听America, both in print and online.听America听has long been a great Jesuit media partner to AJCU and we are excited to have a print component to this campaign (a double-page ad featuring the new map from the microsite).

  蘑菇视频 is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationally, and the only in the state of Michigan. The University, Michigan’s largest independent Catholic university, is sponsored by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy.

  The AJCU also released a new logo, featured above.

• February 17: Nominate worthy alumni for 2026 Spirit Awards until Feb. 28

  Tuesday February 17, 2026
  

  蘑菇视频’s Alumni Relations Office is accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. This annual event during Homecoming recognizes seven alumni 鈥� one from each college and school at the University 鈥� for their significant accomplishments in both their professional careers and in their commitment to community. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.

  If you know of any alumni who are making or have made extraordinary achievements in their careers, please nominate them for this prestigious recognition.

  Award criteria includes:

  • Nominee should be a respected member of his/her chosen profession (active or recently retired).
  • Nominee has been recognized in their industry for exemplary professional achievements.
  • Nominee should be engaged in the community, either with 蘑菇视频 or another civic/community organization.
  • Nominee has demonstrated a willingness to financially support 蘑菇视频 at some level either in the past or in the future.
  • Nominee must be available to accept the award in person.
  • Nominee shall not have received any University of School/College award in the last five years.

  The Spirit Awards are held annually during Homecoming weekend. You may view honorees of past awards HERE.

  For more information or any questions, please contact Director of Alumni Relations Peggy Pattison at 313-578-0327 or pattisma@udmercy.edu.

  

• February 17: NAMI 鈥業n Our Own Voice鈥� presentation set for Feb. 19

  Tuesday February 17, 2026
  

  The College of Health Professions (CHP) will host a special presentation in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metro Chapter on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12:45-1:55 p.m., in Room 114 of the Health Professions Facility.

  Emergency medicine physician Aria Darling will share her personal lived experience with a mental health condition through the NAMI 鈥淚n Our Own Voice鈥� program.

  This session offers an opportunity to learn directly from a healthcare professional who has navigated mental health challenges, helping to deepen understanding and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions and seeking treatment.

  This event is supported by a Mission Micro Grant and hosted by the CHP Wellness Committee.

  

• February 17: Poet Ross Gay featured Feb. 19 for virtual Triptych author series

  Tuesday February 17, 2026
  

  蘑菇视频’s welcomes poet , who will read his work for the 2026 Triptych series on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

  Triptych is a virtual reading series featuring award-winning authors in conversation with 蘑菇视频鈥檚 Poet-in-Residence Stacy Gnall. Triptych听events are free and open to the community.

  Gay is the author of four books of poetry:听Against Which;听Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding, winner of the PEN American Literary Jean Stein Award;听and听Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. In addition to his poetry, Gay has released three collections of essays 鈥� The Book of Delights (a New York Times bestseller), Inciting Joy and听The Book of (More) Delights.

  Triptych events are held via Zoom on third Thursdays in January, February and March, from 6:30-8 p.m.

  Save the dates:

  • Next Triptych 2026 series (via Zoom) featuring Ilya Kaminsky and Katie Farris, Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Triptych+1: Student Reading: Live and in-person at Book Suey Bookstore Cooperative in Hamtramck, Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.

   

  

• February 17: Charlton Center to host the Hon. Philip Jefferson at annual Speaker Series, April 7

  Tuesday February 17, 2026
  

  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.