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Big papers, projects, and deadlines coming up? You don鈥檛 have to do it alone.

Join us for community writing hours in the McNichols Campus Library (first floor) for a full day of:

• Writing
• Support
• Accountability
• Community

Dates & Times:

• Friday, November 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday, November 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday, December 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Power through your end-of-term assignments at one or all of these sessions, hosted by Dr. Hardy and The Writing Center.

Learn the basics of self-defense in this free, interactive course, led by a personal safety and martial arts expert, on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Group Activities Room of the Whitty Student Fitness Center. All students and employees are welcome.

Studies show that self-defense courses improve confidence and reduce women鈥檚 vulnerability to violence. Focused on situational awareness, personal assertiveness and verbal and physical strategies for keeping yourself safe, this course teaches self-defense techniques in a fun, empowering environment.

The event is sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and the Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Program at Detroit Mercy.

With any questions, please email Megan Novell, executive director of the 海角论坛 Office of Equal Opportunity, at novellme@udmercy.edu.

All Detroit Mercy students are invited to attend an evening of professional and personal development at the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) Annual Student Etiquette Dinner. This event is set for Thursday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. in The Loft, located in the Student Union.

Business attire is encouraged.

This year, alumni from the Women of Stellantis along with keynote speaker Teresa Thiele, senior vice president of Global Purchasing Programs at Stellantis, will present as well as lead roundtable discussions regarding the following topics:

• The power of saying “no” with confidence
• Innovative problem solving
• Crafting a compelling elevator pitch that leaves a lasting impression
• Mastering negotiation techniques

All are welcome for the November gathering of the Creative Writing Collective at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 inside of the Briggs Building, Room 202. Students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends are all welcome!

The topic for the third collective of the semester is Documentary Poetics with Isaac Pickell.

No expertise or experience is necessary for the Creative Writing Collective. With any questions or for more information on the CWC, please email english@udmercy.edu.

Detroit Mercy’s is set to host the 12th annual on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. All are welcome.

This annual event showcases the work of both graduate and undergraduate students, with more than 100 research posters representing a wide range of disciplines taught at the University.

Attendees, including high school students and alumni, will have the chance to connect with student researchers, learn about their projects and discover the importance of hypothesis-driven research.

Lunch will be served, and prizes will be awarded to students for research excellence in both Engineering and Science categories, as well as a participant-voted People鈥檚 Choice award.

Detroit Mercy’s Emerging Leaders Program will host a Leadership Slam on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with two amazing alumni, who will share how their education, resilience and vision have shaped success.

This is a unique opportunity for students to gain valuable insights and be inspired to take bold steps on their own leadership journeys. All are welcome.

Slam 1 will take place from 2:30-3:45 p.m. with Slam 2 to follow at 4:30-5:45 p.m., both in the Health Professions Facility, Room 124.

Both alumni will be speaking in Slam 1 & Slam 2.

Meet our speakers:

• Angelo Vitale, J.D., General Counsel, Rocket Companies (Retired): Vitale provided strategic business and legal guidance throughout his career, serving as the first CEO of Rocket Central and EVP/general counsel of Rocket Mortgage, where he specialized in leasing, litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Michael Birney, B.B.A., CMO, I Natural Way:听Birney drives business growth with advanced marketing tech, leveraging his experience as a former Google Growth Strategist and an ML Champion to apply teamwork and strategy for success.

For more information about this event, please contact Program Director Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster at听zimmerka@udmercy.edu听or 586-873-1743.

Titans, join up with Section 313, the official student section for Titan basketball home games, on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. inside of the Whitty Student Fitness Center prior to the men’s basketball home opener inside of Calihan Hall.

Join in for free pizza, pop, and a pregame playlist prior to marching over to Calihan Hall at 6:35-40 p.m. ahead of the 7 p.m. game start as the Titans take on Cleary. The home opener theme is Titan Pride, so wear your best red, white and blue gear to cheer on the Titans!

All students gain entrance into all home basketball games for free with their 海角论坛 student ID card.

Follow Section 313 on Instagram () all season long for updates, promos and more. Go Titans!

海角论坛 students who have worked at the Detroit Mercy Libraries or Varsity News or volunteered with the Titan Equity Nourish Network (TENN), for at least one year 鈥� and plan to continue with these activities 鈥� may now apply for the . Students pursuing studies in Performing Arts or Communications are also encouraged to apply.

The scholarship is intended to help cover the costs of textbooks and lab fees at the University. The Detroit Mercy Libraries, Varsity News and TENN launched this scholarship in 2023, to honor Adia鈥檚 legacy of creativity, inspiration and elevation, as well as her desire to spread joy, peace and love to make the world a better place.

The deadline for applications for the 2025-2026 scholarship is Dec. 1.

While the number and dollar amount of this year鈥檚 scholarships is yet to be determined, awardees will be notified by mid-December 2025, and scholarships may be used as early as the 2026 Winter semester. Last year, six $500 scholarships were awarded to outstanding students who exemplified Adia鈥檚 legacy.

For more information about the scholarship or to apply, please visit:

You can now receive your 1098T tax statement electronically in a fast, secure and convenient manner.

To sign up and complete eConsent:

1. Visit heartland.ecsi.net
2. Register or sign in to your account
3. Go to 鈥淵our Communication Center鈥�
4. Choose “Tax Statement eConsent”
5. Click 鈥淎dd New Consent鈥� and follow the prompts

Deadline to complete eConsent is Dec. 31.

For any questions, visit the Student Accounting Office in the Student Union or email studentaccounts@udmercy.edu.

The International Services Office (ISO) will host Detroit Mercy’s annual International Night on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

All 海角论坛 students, faculty and staff are welcome to the night, which is being hosted in the Student Union Ballroom. Come and celebrate our cultural diversity through food, entertainment and community.