Other:Annual Meeting Scheduling Poll
2022-08-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Detroit) | Online
During this period, members will be able to fill out this poll to schedule meeting times for this year.

Community Service:Homework Help at The Children's Center
2022-08-27 00:00 - 23:59 | 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!
2022-08-27 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
2022-08-27 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
2022-08-27 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
2022-08-27 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.

Exhibition:LaToya Ruby Frazier: Flint Is Family In Three Acts
2022-08-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Off Campus Location
Organized by Stamps Gallery in partnership with the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, Michigan State University, and the Flint Institute of Arts.
“No matter how dark a situation may be, a camera can extract the light and turn a negative into a positive. In creating Flint Is Family In Three Acts, I see the role of photographs as empowering and enacting visible change: in Act I, the photographs bear witness and reclaim history; in Act II, the photographs reveal a hidden narrative; in Act III, the photographs are a catalyst for obtaining resources.”
—LaToya Ruby Frazier
Flint Is Family In Three Acts is a multi-part exhibition by renowned artist LaToya Ruby Frazier. For five years, Frazier researched and collaborated with two poets, activists, mothers and residents of Flint, Michigan, Shea Cobb and Amber Hasan, as they endured one of the most devastating ecological crises in U.S. history. Resulting in a monumental oeuvre of photographs, video, and texts Frazier developed Flint Is Family In Three Acts (2016-2021) to advocate for access to clean and safe drinking water for all regardless of race, religion and economic status. The series records stories of surviving and thriving, especially within racialized and marginalized neighborhoods in Flint, to ensure that they remained visible in national debates concerning environmental justice. Drawing inspiration from the urgency in Frazier’s work, which also sheds light on building equitable and inclusive futures, Stamps Gallery, part of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan, initiated a partnership with the Flint Institute of Arts and the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University to bring this important exhibition together for the first time in Michigan. As co-presenters of this landmark exhibition, our goal is to offer a creative pedagogical platform that reaches broader audiences across Michigan and beyond - Flint is Family: Act I (2016-2017) will take place at the Flint Institute of Arts, Act II (2017-2019) at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, and Act III (2019) at Stamps Gallery. The exhibition served as a catalyst to bring three disparate institutions together to deepen our understanding of individual and institutional agency in advocating for equity, transparency and environmental justice in our respective communities, while also highlighting the role of the artist as an agent for enacting positive social change.

Curated by Srimoyee Mitra, Tracee Glab, and Steven L. Bridges with the assistance of Jennifer Junkermeier-Khan, Rachel Winter, and Rachael Holstege.

Presentation:Science Forum Demo
2022-08-27 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.

Presentation:Expedition Reef
2022-08-27 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.

Reception / Open House:Central Campus: DPE Open House
2022-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The Connector
Come join Michigan Housing's Diversity Peer Educators (DPE) to learn more about community resources and multicultural engagement opportunities this year! This event is a great opportunity to meet other residents living in your community. We will spend time getting to know one another and answering questions about transitioning into Michigan! This event is designed for Housing residents and their families, but is open to all incoming first-year and transfer students!

Reception / Open House:The Hill: DPE Open House
2022-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Alice Lloyd Hall - The Vicky Barner Multicultural Lounge

Reception / Open House:The Hill: DPE Open House
2022-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Alice Lloyd Hall - Umoja Minority Lounge

Presentation:Sky Tonight
2022-08-27 13:30 - 14:15, 2022-08-27 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.

Other:In-Person Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights of the Collection
2022-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
This tour looks at some of the Kelsey's objects from the ancient Middle East, Egypt, and Greece (the Roman galleries are currently closed for renovations). We'll see sculptures, paintings, jewelry, food, and ritual and household items. You’ll be surprised by how similar some of them are to things we use today!

Masks are optional inside the Kelsey. For more information about our COVID procedures and how to prepare for your visit, please visit our website, https://myumi.ch/9PG1P.

Saturday Sampler tours are free and open to all visitors. If you are a person with a disability who requires accommodation to attend this tour, please contact the education office (734-647-4167 or kelsey.ed@umich.edu) at least two weeks in advance. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Careers / Jobs:Super Saturdays | Back to School: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
2022-08-27 14:00 - 17:00
Given the current anti-LGBTQ+ legislative context, we know that access to critical learning and professional development can offer tools and strategies for strengthening our commitment to our most marginalizedLGBTQIA students and educators, particularly transgender and non-binary folx. In this Super Saturday event, TFA’s National Prism Alliances, GLSEN, Campus Pride, and The Trevor Project will host a power-packed 3-hour session featuring keynotes, an experts panel, and a myriad of workshops. We’re excited to help empower our networks to organize and escalate support, advocacy, and community wherever they serve.

Presentation:Tales of the Maya Skies
2022-08-27 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.

Social / Informal Gathering:Free Ice Cream
2022-08-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Michigan Union
We're super excited that it's time for our annual Blank Slate event! Come get to know RUF students over free ice cream from Blank Slate. We'll meet at the Union at 3pm and walk over to Blank Slate ice cream together. Come meet some new friends and have ice cream on us. All are welcome, we'd love to see you there!Be sure to check out more information about RUF via Instagram @rufmichigan.

Recreational / Games:Go North Block Party
2022-08-27 15:00 - 18:00 | The Grove
Come celebrate the start of the semester at the Block Party on North Campus! There will be a variety of interactive activities great for meeting other students, lawn games, outdoor slip ‘n slides, and arts and crafts. Plus, free food samples and giveaways inside Pierpont Commons and a chance to win prizes if you complete the scavenger hunt!

Presentation:Science Forum Discovery Demos
2022-08-27 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!

Meeting:A2F Welcome Night
2022-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room
Whether you're looking for Christian community or simply wanting to meet people and explore the Christian faith, A2F Welcome Night is for you! Acts2Fellowship is a Christian student organization open to all students, and we're all about connecting with God and with one another throughout our college journeys. Join us on Saturday 8/27 at 6pm for a message, music and fellowship as well as free dinner afterwards and a raffle for a giveaway!

Performance:An Evening With
2022-08-27 20:00 | ARK Reserved
Presented by The Ark Michigan songwriters join forces.
Please visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/3452/3453 for more detail.

Recreational / Games:Escapade
2022-08-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Michigan Union
We welcome all students to the Michigan Union for a night of performances, fun activities, and snacks! Show off your skating skills at our roller rink, enjoy a dueling pianos performance, play some competitive games against your new friends, and come away with free giveaways. Come enjoy all of this and so much more at this big event hosted by University Unions!

[Ground Floor]
Check-in
Giveaways | Blue Market and Barnes & Noble
Smash Bros., Swag, and a win $500 | Tech Shop
Food Vendors | Free Samples

[First Floor]
Check-in | Lobby
Snacks | Willis Ward Lounge
Dueling Pianos Performance | Courtyard
Custom Street Signs | Anderson

[Second Floor]
Arcade & Board Games | IdeaHub
Dance: Throwback Time Machine | Pendleton
Roller Rink & Putt-Putt | Rogel Ballroom
