As part of its broader Bird Protection Program, the university has launched a bird-friendly window decal design competition that will translate years of collision-monitoring research into a visible, functional campus installation.
The initiative is led by the Office of Campus Sustainability in partnership with the Arts Initiative and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, with research collaboration from faculty and scientists in the Museum of Zoology and coordination with Facility and Operations teams.
The competition is open to currently enrolled U-M students, with submissions accepted through March 27 and the winning design announced in April. The winning design will be installed on the elevated walkway connecting Weiser Hall and the North University Building along North University Avenue, an area identified through seasonal monitoring as a higher-risk location for bird strikes.