Detroit Mercy's 2022 Homecoming brings hundreds back to campus

October 06, 2022
More than three dozen people, many with bikes stand outside in front of buildings, trees and a clock tower.

Whether it was laughing at an improv show, touring the historic neighborhoods on a bike tour, taking in the glow of the Titan Tailgate bonfire, catching up with friends and classmates or enjoying the old-fashioned BBQ, Detroit Mercy's 2022 Homecoming had something for everyone.

Hundreds of people — alumni, students, faculty and staff, family and friends — attended nearly two dozen events from Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 on the McNichols Campus to help celebrate Homecoming.

"This year’s Homecoming activities were a crowd-pleaser!" said Angelina Jaroszewski, assistant director for Alumni Relations at Detroit Mercy. "It was refreshing to see so many current students stay on campus, and so many alumni come back to enjoy some perfect, Michigan fall weather with their families and friends."

The annual Spirit Awards kicked off the Homecoming festivities on Thursday, Sept. 29, honoring seven individuals who have been leaders in their field. Friday's events included a Titan Tailgate and bonfire, which followed a Hoop Night in the D event to help usher in the men's and women's basketball seasons.

Mirroring Friday evening's perfect fall weather, Saturday's events began under sunny conditions with the annual Tour de Titan bike ride, led by head women's basketball coach Kate Achter and alumnus Tom Page '71, '76. The bike ride concluded with the unveiling of a new sculpture near the updated Student Union, which was commissioned by Page.

Events indoors Saturday included a 50th reunion for the Honors College, KBG reunion lunch, a panel discussion in the College of Health Professions as well as a Golden Jubilee reunion for the Class of 1972.

Alumni and others took part in the annual softball tournament at Buysse Ballpark, a 50-year reunion for the Detroit Mercy Theatre Company, a taping of "Ask the Professor" and Mass in the St. Ignatius Chapel.

Many in attendance also enjoyed the tasty BBQ food, as well as carnival games and activities, which included a rock wall, craft tent, petting zoo and bubble soccer, at Sacred Heart Square.

Titan Field was also active during Homecoming on Saturday with the men's and women's lacrosse squads hosting alumni reunions, prior to the Titan women's soccer team defeating visiting Green Bay, 2-0, later that afternoon.

Alumna Jaime Moyer '01, along with 313 improv troupe friends Marc Evan Jackson and Nancy Hayden, helped wrap up Homecoming with a free improv show in Life Sciences. The show followed the conclusion of the Titan Slam Monologue competition, that saw many current students and alumni compete for prizes.

Stay tuned for updates on Detroit Mercy's Homecoming for 2023.

 

Two dozen people stand smiling indoors, with a couple of people wearing Detroit Mercy gear.
Dozens of people outdoors sitting and standing at Sacred Heart Square.
Eight people pose for a photo, three sitting and five standing, with a blue University of Detroit Mercy banner behind them.
Six people outdoors, all standing, with one student volunteer helping a kid aim with a toy bow and arrow.
Six people playing lacrosse on a turf field outdoors. Some are wearing Detroit Alumni and Detroit Mercy lacrosse gear.
A large bonfire with signs in it sits in a parking lot outdoors with students surrounding it separated by a fence.
Five people sit around a table playing Bingo outdoors and underneath a large tent. Many other people can be seen in the background.
More than two dozen people stand smiling indoors.
Three people perform on a stage indoors with Titan Slam pictured on banners behind them. People sit in seats in the crowd in front of them.
Seven people are pictured in the foreground with name tags indoors, three sitting and four standing.
Six people sit on bales of hay outdoors making s'mores over a fire. A clock tower, trees and buildings are pictured in the background.
A dozen member of the Detroit Mercy cheer team pose for a photo outdoors.
Eleven people pose for a photo outdoors, all wearing a yellow shirt that reads E3 Michigan.
Five people standing pose for a photo outdoors.
Four dozen people stand and kneel outdoors in front of a sculpture with buildings and trees in the background.

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