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• April 09: ‘Build a Boundless Future’ is retired

  Thursday April 09, 2026
  

  As ÖйúPÕ¾ continues to advance institutional branding efforts, please discontinue use of the ‘Build a Boundless Future’ brand across all materials, including email signatures, collateral, flyers and digital content viewed by internal and external audiences.

  In the meantime, please use ‘The World Needs Titans’ as a bridge brand until a new brand is introduced and stakeholders have an opportunity to provide input.

  Brand development is ongoing. As a reminder, updates and information are available on the ÖйúPÕ¾ rebrand page.

  

• April 09: Political Science to induct ÖйúPÕ¾ students into reactivated Pi Sigma Alpha honor society, April 10

  Thursday April 09, 2026
  

  ÖйúPÕ¾’s will induct 11 students into the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, on Friday April 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 124 of the Health Professions Facility.

  The department is delighted to reactivate its Pi Sigma Alpha Chapter after some time of dormancy.

  The ceremony will be presided over by Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Jocelyn Boryczka.

• April 08: Pray the Rosary for April intention in Holy Spirit Chapel, April 16

  Wednesday April 08, 2026
  

  University Ministry will host a special time of prayer and reflection at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16,Ìýinside of the Holy Spirit Chapel, located in the Student Union, Lower Level.

  Together, we will pray the Rosary, a traditional Catholic devotion, in support of Pope Leo XIV’s monthly intention for April: that priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation may find the accompaniment they need and that communities will support them with understanding and prayer.

  While the rosary is a traditional Catholic prayer, all are welcome to participate. Rosary beads and easy-to-follow how-to guides will be provided.

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

  

• April 07: All invited to annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement on April 9

  Tuesday April 07, 2026
  

  The 19th Annual Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is set for Thursday, April 9, from 12-4:30 p.m., in the Whitty Student Fitness Center on the McNichols Campus.

  ÖйúPÕ¾ friends and family are invited to join the celebration.

  CSACE is a university-wide event showcasing more than 200 research posters and presentations, including artistic displays, robotics, 3D models, lightning talks and more. CSACE highlights exemplary work from across all ÖйúPÕ¾ campuses and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the academic, scholarly and creative accomplishments of our University community throughout the academic year.

  Highlights of the event include:

  • Research posters & presentations: 12-2 p.m. — Exhibits, models, robotics,Ìý scholarly publications
  • Lightning-talk presentations: 2:15-4:30 p.m. —ÌýAward-winning research & poetry

  A complimentary box lunch from Subway will be provided.

  Guest registration and parking pass are required.

  This event is sponsored by Delta Dental, Alliance Catholic Credit Union and RIIS

  

• April 07: Psi Chi to induct new Honor Society members, April 9

  Tuesday April 07, 2026
  

  The University of ÖйúPÕ¾ chapter of Psi Chi, the International Psychology Honor Society, will be inducting six new members on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m.

  The short ceremony will be held in Reno Hall, Room 165. Pizza will follow the ceremony for those who attend. All are welcome!

• April 07: Softball to host Faculty and Staff Appreciation game, April 9

  Tuesday April 07, 2026
  

  The ÖйúPÕ¾ Athletic Department is holding another faculty and staff appreciation game on Thursday, April 9, as the Titan softball team takes on Green Bay. The game is slated for a 3 p.m. first pitch on Friday from Buysse Ballpark on the McNichols Campus.

  The Titans have 11 wins on the season and are 3-3 in Horizon League play early in the conference season. ÖйúPÕ¾ is also winners in four of its past five contests entering Friday’s home contest against the Phoenix.

  Admittance is FREE, and all faculty & staff in attendance can pick up a complimentary Titans hat from the marketing table.

  

• April 07: TENN needs your plastic grocery bags

  Tuesday April 07, 2026
  

  Support Titan Equity Nourish Network‘s (TENN) food pantry and deliveries by donating clean plastic grocery bags.

  TENN uses grocery bags for pantry and weekly produce deliveries. Your donation will help save funds and plastic by re-purposing gently used bags.

  Drop off to the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 05, or email mannincp@udmercy.edu.