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• January 05: McNichols Campus bookstore open; buy books before semester’s start

  Monday January 05, 2026
  

  The spirit store/bookstore on the McNichols Campus is open all week ahead of the start of the winter semester on Monday, Jan. 12. Students are able to buy books ahead of that time all week inside of the Student Union.

  Hours for the first few weeks of the semester are as follows:

  January 5-11

  • Monday, Jan. 5 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 6 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 7 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 8 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 9 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 10-11 — Closed

  January 12-18

  • Monday, Jan. 12 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 13 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 14 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 15 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 16 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 17 — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, Jan. 18 — Closed

  January 19-25

  • Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day) — Closed
  • Tuesday, Jan. 20 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 21 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 22 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 23 — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  

• January 05: Titan Winter Blast returns Jan. 24, featuring chili cook-off, Titan basketball and more

  Monday January 05, 2026
  

  The annual Titan Winter Blast, Detroit Mercy’s signature winter event, returns Saturday, Jan. 24, followed by a º£½Ç´óÉñ men’s basketball contest with Oakland University, all taking place on the McNichols Campus.

  All Titans — students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, family and guests — are invited for the winter festivities, camaraderie and fun inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center from 12-3 p.m.

  Various teams of chili chefs from across the University’s campuses will turn up the heat at the wildly popular chili cook-off! Snuggle up for some horse-drawn trolley rides and have an indoor winter blast playing cornhole and games, participating in activities and cookie decorating, and more! Refreshments will be provided by Eastern Market Brewery.

  Following the fun, head over to Calihan Hall to cheer on men’s basketball as they battle rival Oakland at 3 p.m.

  Cost for attendance is $5 for students and $20 for alumni, faculty, staff and guests. Children 12 and under are free. Admission includes tastings at the chili cook-off, food and refreshments, all games and activities plus a ticket to the men’s basketball contest.

  Register for TWB.

  

   

• January 04: New Year’s Rec-Solutions event offers URec fun, Jan. 13

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  Start 2026 with a bang at University Recreation’s New Year’s Rec-Solutions! Save the date for this fun event to help usher in the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center.

  Free food is available to the first 100 participants. Also included will be giveaways, raffles, vendors, interactive demos, sports and fitness challenges, music, inflatable games and a few surprises! Stay tuned for more.

  

• January 04: Enroll for winter term tuition payment plan; deadline is Feb. 17

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  Students have the option to enroll in a payment plan for their winter term tuition. Payment plans are available through your º£½Ç´óÉñ portal until Feb. 17.

  For questions, please contact the Student Accounting Office at studentaccounts@udmercy.edu, call Transact at 1-800-339-8131 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or go to .

• January 04: Support men’s and women’s golf at annual raffle, drawing Jan. 30

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  It’s time for the annual Titans men’s and women’s golf raffle. Your participation helps make a difference with proceeds to directly support team travel expenses throughout the season.

  Purchase raffle tickets today and show your Titan pride. Tickets are $50 each, and prizes are as follows:

  • First place: $1,000
  • Second place: $500
  • Third place: $100

  Special bonus: Buy four or more tickets and receive a Nike Titan Golf team cap.

  Winning tickets will be drawn during halftime of the º£½Ç´óÉñ men’s basketball game on Friday, Jan. 30, at approximately 8 p.m.

  Checks can be sent to the º£½Ç´óÉñ Golf Program, c/o Chuck Batcheller, Calihan Hall, 4001 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221. Credit cards, cash, Venmo (@Charles-Batcheller) or PayPal (@cbatcheller1987) are also accepted. Ticket numbers will be assigned upon receipt of payment.

  For more information, please contact Coach Batcheller at batchech@udmercy.edu or 248-234-1867.

  Thanks for supporting our dedicated student-athletes!

• January 04: Upcoming application deadline for civil rights service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  The deadline for University Ministry’s Civil Rights Service Immersion Trip during the spring break, March 7-13, in Montgomery, Ala., will close on Jan. 21. Students of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, the Civil Rights Movement.

  This trip is designed both to learn from the rich history of the area, visiting renowned museums and historical sites. It also includes engaging in current-day civil rights issues around racism, voting access and even joining a historical rally crossing the Selma bridge.

  

• January 04: Upcoming application deadline for Appalachia service immersion trip, Jan. 21

  Sunday January 04, 2026
  

  The application deadline for University Ministry’s Service Immersion Trip during spring break, March 7-13, to the Appalachian Mountains in Washburn, Tenn., will close on Jan. 21.ÌýStudents of all faiths or none are welcome to apply.

  Service immersion trips are an opportunity to encounter a community outside of your own, offer your gifts and friendship in service, simplicity and solidarity, and immerse yourself in education on the critical issues of our day, in this case, sustainability in Appalachia.

  We will stay with , an organization dedicated to serving the local community, teaching sustainable practices and offering retreat space to cultivate an ethic and spirituality around the natural world. This trip combines service learning (sustainable gardening, trail and forest restoration, and more) with education on the challenges and solutions to sustainable living in our day.

  For any questions, please contact seckric@udmercy.edu.