Community Service:Homework Help at The Children's Center
2022-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Detroit) | The Children's Center
The Homework Help program offers children assistance with their homework assignments. Children are encouraged to bring homework and are paired with a volunteer to assist them. This program is a critical service in helping children thrive. Volunteers give children the tools they need to be successful in school.Virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities are available. If you would like to volunteer, please start the enrollment process by creating an account on the Children Center's Volunteer Site found HERE. After your account is created, the Children's Center will reach out to you within 2 business days to answer any questions and discuss the next steps.In accordance with the CMS Vaccine Mandate, those volunteering in-person at the Children’s Center are required to be fully vaccinated and must provide proof of full vaccination upon request.

Auditions:Spring Awakening Auditions Due!
2022-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
Interested in performing in Spring Awakening at the Arthur Miller Theatre? Go ahead and send in an audition to our audition form by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 11!

Exhibition:The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow
2022-08-20 08:00 - 19:00 | Hatcher Graduate Library - North Lobby (just off the Diag)
This exhibit features various aspects of the Native North American powwow. More specifically, it features the history and culture behind Ann Arbor’s "Dance for Mother Earth Powwow," which is approaching its much-anticipated 50th celebration.

The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow is a multi-decade, intertribal celebration of Indigenous cultures. It grew from its early beginnings as a small gathering in a field just outside of Ann Arbor into one of the largest student-led powwows in North America. The event attracts crowds of thousands — dancers, singers, artists, tribal members from across the country, and non-Indigenous members of the community.

Stop by to learn more about The Dance for Mother Earth Powwow, modern Indigenous culture, and resources to connect to today on campus.

This exhibition was curated by Michigan Library Scholar interns, Allison Jiang and Andrea Medina. The Michigan Library Scholars internship program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to research and develop a capstone project under the guidance of experienced library professionals at one of the largest academic research libraries in the world.

Exhibition:A Perfect Pairing of Cookbooks and Dinnerware
2022-08-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Hatcher Graduate Library - Audubon Room, 1st floor
A dozen selections from the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive from our Special Collections Research Center have been perfectly paired with dishes from the International Museum of Dinnerware Design to provide a feast for the eyes.

A “perfect pairing” usually refers to a taste compatibility between wine and a food group, such as wine and cheese. For example, some believe a perfect pairing would be Cabernet with duck confit with turnips or Pinot Noir with bison rib eye steaks with roasted garlic — wines with sauces, spicy food, hors d’oeurvres, etc. But other things can be perfectly paired such as fruit and cheese, a couple, or a clothing selection.

Sometimes pairs are made more perfect when they are catalysts for the imagination. That is what curators Margaret Carney, Ph.D., and Juli McLoone are serving in "A Perfect Pairing of Cookbooks and Dinnerware." The right ingredients along with an inspired recipe creates a delicious and beautiful meal that is enhanced when the cuisine is presented on a thoughtfully curated table setting, or, we hope, in a thoughtfully curated exhibit. Bon Appetit!

Exhibition:Shared Humanity
2022-08-20 10:00 - 14:30 | Off Campus Location
July 30 - August 31, 2022
Mon-Fri from 8:30am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am-2:30pm.
Gallery 100 at 100 Silver Maples Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118
Parking available near the main entrance. Please sign in and screen yourself in the entryway.

Additional Information: https://myumi.ch/Nmx2j

Beginning Saturday, July 30, the exhibit Shared Humanity will be featured at Silver Maples in Chelsea from the Prison Creative Arts Project’s (PCAP) private collection. The artwork is for sale and will be on display in the 100 Gallery through August 31, 2022.

According to Sarah Unrath, Curator and Arts Programming Coordinator of PCAP, “the exhibition is designed to connect viewer to artist through the wide gamut of their human experiences. We all have dreams, memories, goals, pasts. We all process emotions of anger, joy, grief, nostalgia. We have specially selected works that show a culmination of ways artists in prison have dealt with complex realities of being human.”

The curatorial staff at PCAP worked closely with artists who were formerly incarcerated, and the team at Silver Maples, to select works that would fit the theme of this exhibition and be of interest to the broader audience. Visitors will see works from familiar artists, including Andy Wynkoop, An ArtsyGuy, RIK, Roger (Free-Hand) Stephenson, and many others.

“This exhibition centralizes intersecting themes and multi-faceted layers of what it means to be human. Our hope is to challenge the lens through which the exhibit audience looks at people in prison. Coming out of a season that has worn us thin of human connection, this exhibit presents a unique opportunity to engage in powerful dialogue inspired by the art in Shared Humanity,” says Unrath

The 100 Gallery is open Mon-Fri are 8:30am-5pm and Sat-Sun 10am-2:30pm.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Sales will be conducted in person on Saturday, August 6 with alternative phone sale appointments available: https://myumi.ch/DJ6M5

Special Storytelling Event: Creating Art Inside
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 @ 2:00pm
Maples Room at 100 Silver Maples Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118

In this hour, we take a look into the lives of artists that created work in the most difficult of circumstances: prison. Hear first hand about their lived experiences and the impact art-making had on their time behind the walls. Hosted by the Prison Creative Arts Project. In-person art sales will be available before and after the event.

Presentation:Science Forum Demo
2022-08-20 11:00 - 11:15 | Museum of Natural History
Join us in the Science Forum for a 15-20 minute engaging science demonstration that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are free and appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above. Schedule subject to change.

Shedding Light on Magnets
What makes a magnet magnetic? Why do they stick together? Join us as we explore magnetism, magnetic fields, and even what that has to do with your cell phone. We will highlight how researchers use light to study the magnetism of new materials.

Made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Careers / Jobs:Info Session on the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program and Upcoming Application (Launching this Fall!)
2022-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
During the months of August/September 2022, the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program will be hosting a series of informationalwebinars for potential applicants about the upcoming PMF Class of 2023 Application. This year's application will run from September 13-September 27, 2022 (opening and closing at Noon Eastern Time). This session will be open to all academic disciplines.

The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2023 application cycle, and, if time permits, allow for any questions. The webinars will also feature current PMFs and PMF Alumni who will share about their experiences in the program and offer tips for applicants. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics of the program and are open to all majors.

Please register in advance using the links below and you will receive a confirmation email prior to the session with details for accessing the Microsoft Teams meeting. Space is limited and dates/times are subject to change.

For an overview of this year's application and assessment process, please review the "PMF Applicant Handbook," posted on the PMF website under the "Become a PMF/Resources" section here: https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/resources/.

To stay informed on the PMF Program and upcoming application, sign up for our PMF Subscriber List for Potential Applicants here: https://apply.pmf.gov. To sign up, click the "Subscribe" button near the bottom of the page and follow the instructions.

Presentation:Expedition Reef
2022-08-20 12:30 - 13:15 | Museum of Natural History
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Expedition Reef immerses you in an undersea adventure. Along the way, discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth.

The state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store.

Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Maize and Blue Scrimmage
2022-08-20 13:00 | Off Campus Location
Volleyball vs Maize and Blue Scrimmage

Presentation:Sky Tonight
2022-08-20 13:30 - 14:15, 2022-08-20 15:30 - 16:15 | Museum of Natural History
A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions on your own by finding the North Star, current and upcoming constellations, visible planets, a few deep sky objects depending on the season, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for, this is the show for you.

The state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store.

The planetarium is operating at half capacity to maximize distancing between viewers.

Livestream / Virtual:Virtual Saturday Sampler Tour | Ancient Egyptian Amulets at the Kelsey Museum
2022-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Off Campus Location
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology has a large collection of Egyptian amulets, both on display and in collections storage. Most are so tiny—less than one inch tall—that they're hard to see during in-person tours, or even during a regular visit to the Kelsey. In this tour, we take advantage of the virtual format to get a detailed look at some of these amazing artifacts. We consider their purpose and discuss why ancient Egyptians wanted to be buried with them.

The Kelsey Museum's Virtual Saturday Sampler tours are a great way to explore the ancient world from the comfort of your home.

Join us via Zoom:
https://umich.zoom.us/j/97363819157
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Presentation:Tales of the Maya Skies
2022-08-20 14:30 - 15:15 | Museum of Natural History
Tales of the Maya Skies immerses viewers in the wonders of Maya science, cosmology and myth. This beautifully illustrated story takes us back in time to the jungles of Mexico to discover how Mayan scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, architecture, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices, solar eclipses, weather patterns and planetary movements.

The state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store.

The planetarium is operating at half capacity to maximize distancing between viewers.

Presentation:Science Forum Discovery Demos
2022-08-20 15:00 - 15:15 | Museum of Natural History
Join us in the Science Forum for 15-20 minute engaging science demonstrations that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are free and appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above. Schedule subject to change.

No demos on October 14th or 15th.

How to Become a Fossil
Explore how fossils form and what parts of animals can become fossilized! How old are the earliest fossils? How old does something have to be before it is considered a fossil? You’ll touch some real fossils, learn the different types of fossil evidence, and discover what is necessary to become a fossil. Finally, we’ll discuss what kinds of things fossils can tell us, and how fossil casts are made in the museum!

Performance:George Bedard
2022-08-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Off Campus Location
George Bedard is Ann Arbor's resident guitar genius, a man with the last half century of American musical history at his fingertips. George's August concerts at The Ark over the last several years have been chapters in a magisterial tour of the history of American roots music, and we can't wait to see what he comes up with this time. George Bedard & is a guitarist in the most transcendent sense of those words -- sort of like Lance Armstrong is a bicyclist, say. There may not be an Ann Arborite who hasn't danced deliriously to the music of George Bedard & The Kingpins at one time or another, but if you're coming from someplace else, we're going to give you a little glimpse of a reall extraordinary local musician. "People in Ann Arbor think everyone has a George Bedard," says Ann Arbor Observer music writer John Hinchey. "But they don't."
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