Other:Big Heart Blood Battle
2025-02-26 06:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | University Hospitals - Towsley Lobby
Help the University of Michigan beat Penn State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin in the annual Winter Battle, hosted by Blood Drives United, in which Big Ten schools compete to see who can raise the most pints of blood! Donate blood anytime from now to February 28th at one of our participating drives and save up to three lives. Donors receive a free Big Heart shirt, a Washtenaw Dairy coupon while supplies last, a $15 e-gift card from the Red Cross, and the opportunity to join a drawing for prizes from local businesses. Go to bloodbattle.org to see the full schedule of drives, as well as the prize drawing items. Go blue and bleed blue!

Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project
2025-02-26 07:00 - 22:00 | Pierpont Commons
Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love, justice, family, loss, hope, identity, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card!

Exhibition:A Prison, a Prisoner, and a Prison Guard
2025-02-26 08:00 - 23:00 | Hatcher Graduate Library - North Lobby
Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.

By presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region, including Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors, detainees’ families, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.

Curated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.

Plan to attend the related discussion, "Art, Justice, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice," on February 6.

Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World
2025-02-26 08:00 - 23:00 | Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
The exhibit "Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research, narratives, demographic data, and a variety of visual and published materials, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.

The 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as "two or more races" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan, throughout the country, and across the globe, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities.

Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka
2025-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Weiser Hall - Room 1010
The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky), ritual cloths (rushnyky), and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine; some stitches are universally known, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.

To see photos and read more about exhibited items, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA

The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein, Solomia Soroka, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck, Michigan.

The exhibit opens on September 5, 2024, in 1010 Weiser Hall, 500 Church Street, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.

*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Exhibition:A Material World
2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Pierpont Commons - First Level Mezzanine Gallery Wall
This exhibition seeks to explore the intersection of two seemingly disparate fields—engineering and the visual arts—through the lens of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). While both disciplines are extensively studied and practiced, their convergence is often overlooked. With this body of work, artist Trevor Balduck aim's to bridge that gap by presenting MSE not only as a technical pursuit but as a source of inspiration and beauty within the realm of artistic expression.

The eight pieces in this exhibit form a cohesive 2x4 grid measuring 4x8 feet, guiding viewers through a chronological exploration of the processes involved in materials-focused research. Each work is an abstraction of the actions and methodologies found in a materials lab—transformed into visual representations that capture the elegance inherent in the science behind material properties and manipulation. These pieces illustrate the idea that MSE, in its essence, shares a parallel with art: both fields rely on experimentation, transformation, and discovery.

In constructing these works, Trevor employed a range of mediums, including acrylics, oils, metallic paints, tapes, and sprays, which reflect the broad spectrum of materials that artists engage with in their practice. The varied use of materials serves as a direct parallel to the diversity of substances and techniques explored in MSE. Some of the works intentionally mimic specific processes, such as the creation of grain orientation maps, material cutting, and oxidation, translating technical procedures into visual forms that invite contemplation and interpretation.

Ultimately, this exhibition aims to celebrate the beauty of both the scientific and artistic worlds, demonstrating that, at their core, they are not so different—both are dedicated to understanding, manipulating, and giving new form to the materials of the world around us. Through this work, Trevor hopes to inspire a deeper appreciation for the art inherent in science, and vice versa, showing that the boundaries between disciplines are not fixed, but fluid and full of potential.

Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition
2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it, for example, a history book, an instruction manual, or a magazine advertisement), placed on a white background like some kind of specimen, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront, contrast and converse with each other, and thereby build new relationships, narratives, jokes, and contexts.

Andy Ross grew up in Macomb County, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography, art, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools, galleries, and museums across the United States.

Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics
2025-02-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults, however, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free, however, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up, a pre-aerobic stretch, sitting and standing aerobics, strength training, a cooldown, and a final stretch.

Exhibition:Chimera
2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | 202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
*Chimera* is an immersive exhibition centered on a newly commissioned film, also titled *Chimera*, which fuses elements from Newsome's prior works *Hands Performance* and *Build or Destroy* with a new interquel film that bridges their narratives. This connecting piece explores the origins and journey of the bejeweled figure in flames from *Build or Destroy*, revealing where they come from and the purpose that led them to Earth. This exhibition reflects a bold shift in Newsome's practice toward sci-fi filmmaking, layering the architecture of film, movement, and world-building to probe themes of identity, resistance, and creation. Complete details at https://myumi.ch/kZbyp.

Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition
2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
This body of work represents a playful exploration of form, color, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life, the pieces are a celebration of growth, transformation, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials, such as wood balls and paint, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.
Born in Detroit, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.
Elizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design, with First Class Honours, from Central Saint Martins in London, a BFA from the University of Michigan, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry, sculpture, and installation, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production, growth, transformation, and organic form.

Conference / Symposium:Latine Research Week 2025
2025-02-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Registration on Sessions is mandatory.
https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/17552

Puentes' Annual Latine Research Week Conference scheduled for February 24-27, 2025 in the Rackham Graduate School. Puentes is a graduate student organization that aims to center the experiences and needs of Latine graduate students across schools and disciplines at the University of Michigan. In pursuit of this goal, Puentes annually hosts Latine Research Week (LRW). LRW is a conference that celebrates the scholarship of Latinx students, researchers, and faculty at U-M, and uplifts research relevant to Latine communities. LRW provides a unique, interdisciplinary space where scholars across campus can share their research and build new connections.

We encourage members of our community to engage in this program in a variety of ways.

(1) Nominate Someone for an Award: Puentes will uplift faculty, staff, and students with various Latine Research Week awards showcasing excellence in research, mentorship, teaching, and/or commitment to enacting the conference theme raices y presencia. Submit a nomination here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOLUj70VwAOw0-PHlabfNvJENBxRIm1R6wU_ZMOsktNu003w/viewform

(2) Sign up to Volunteer: Puentes needs support in executing this four day conference. If you are available and interested in volunteering please fill out this form to schedule a volunteer slot. Volunteers will be given a free t-shirt and meal.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4GHhFqIBsATTsPNikNBWkVWYWeWNreEdUHchntBYFhpn9-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

(3) Attend the Conference: We have an incredible line up of presentations and we hope to see strong attendance from students, faculty, and staff. Puentes will be providing food and beverages for attendees. There is also a livestream option for those who would prefer to Zoom in. Flyers are attached with more information about registering for this year's LRW sessions.
https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/17552

Any questions regarding LRW should be directed to puentes.admin@umich.edu.

Exhibition:On the World With the World
2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | 202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Osterman Common Room, #1022
*On The World With The World* is an exhibition of 40 artworks by over 24 artists from the Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC) program. PASC is the first progressive art studio and exhibition program in Detroit and Wayne County dedicated to supporting artists with developmental disabilities and mental health differences to advance artistic practices and build individual careers in the art and design fields.

This exhibition introduces the PASC program, and the wide range of styles and ways of working that drive this community of artists, to the Ann Arbor community. The exhibition is hung salon style, referencing the communal character of the Osterman Common Room as a social gathering space. It intends to bring engaged people together for conversation on art, disabilities, and questions of access in the art world.

PASC embraces the philosophy that creating an artwork is an expressive and communal act whereby an individual communicates their unique perspective on the world with the world.

Careers / Jobs:PwC Middle East Virtual Graduate and Intern Event
2025-02-26 09:00 - 10:00
Join us at our virtual information session where you'll be able to meet our team to learn about our programmes.You'll discoverwhat it's like to be a PwC Graduate, learn more about our programmes in the Middle East, and find out the sort of work you'll be doing within each of our lines of service.You'll also get to know what your career progression with PwC could look like once you've finished the programme!You'll be invited to ask any questions ahead of the session which will be answered throughout the presentation.

Exhibition:RAW Exhibit
2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Michigan Union - First Floor
“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set, which has never been exhibited before, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints, to lithography, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential.

Exhibition:Redefining the Crown
2025-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Lane Hall
In Winter 2025, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.

Based on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term "crown" is deeply symbolic in Black culture, signifying beauty, strength, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman, Tanisha Kennedy, Felecia McDaniel, Shantell Elaine McCoy, Tamara Lynn Myles, and Veleria Banks.

Through their narratives and portraits, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.

The exhibit will be on view from January 21, 2025 to August 8, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies, and Michigan Medicine.

Located on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street), the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public, M-F, 9am-4pm.

Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich
2025-02-26 09:00 - 20:00 | Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor
View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses, which, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design, letterpress printing, handmade paper, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.

The display opens with an edition of "The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer," published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.

These books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library.

Careers / Jobs:Utah & Idaho RN New Grad Virtual Information Session
2025-02-26 09:00 - 10:00
Are you a new graduate RN or a current nursing student?Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with our team and learn more about our Utah and Idaho hospitals, our nurse residency program, and much more at our upcoming RN New Grad Virtual Information Session!Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025Time: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. MTLocation: Virtual via Microsoft TeamsHow to Join: A Microsoft Teams link will be shared with you after you RSVPDuring this live event, you'll have the chance to ask questions and engage with our nurse executive, nurse residency, and talent acquisition teams.Don't miss out! RSVP today at https://tinyurl.com/263uhr9m. We lookforward to connecting with you!

Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays with the Alumni Association
2025-02-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Alumni Center
The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students most Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters. Start your day with free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a breakfast snack thanks to Alumni Association members.

Students can stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m. to noon for during the dates listed and make sure to bring your Mcard!

Careers / Jobs:Career Branding with Adobe: How to Stand Out from the Pack
2025-02-26 10:00 - 10:45
Join Adobe’s University Recruiting team to start your dream job journey today. Hear from Adobe’s team as they share the skills that they are looking for in prospective employees or interns. Then start creating your story with generative AI in Adobe Express to promote yourself on social media or create a project portfolio for interviews. Who is this for?All students whose institutions provide free access to Adobe Express: new.express.adobe.com Why should I attend:Learn how to make simple updates using Adobe Express to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or portfolio.Earn Adobe badges that signal to recruiters andhiring managers you have generative AI or social media skills. Please RSVP here: https://event.adobe.com/careerbrandingwithadobe

Exhibition:Connected or Controlled?: Exploring the #unfiltered self in the age of social media
2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:30 | North Quad - Space 2435
We are a group of students at the University of Michigan enrolled in Digital/Writing 200. We were prompted with the task of tracking our social media usage for roughly six weeks. After reflecting on our social media logs, each of us conceptualized an art piece and artist statement that was the result of our deep thinking about our social media usage. We are all so unique and consume media in different ways, and this exhibition allows us to see the ways our peers feel connected or controlled by social media.

Through this exhibition, we invite you to reflect on your own relationship with social media. After engaging with the artwork and considering these questions, we hope you gain a deeper understanding of the ways social media shapes the lives of Gen-Z students—and its impact on your own daily life.

Other:Leaves Under the Lens
2025-02-26 10:00 - 20:00 | Matthaei Botanical Gardens
The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects, absorb (or repel!) water, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again!

This project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos.

Workshop / Seminar:Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Part 2
2025-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Off Campus Location
Neurodiversity is the new hot topic in the realm of disability inclusion and accessibility—and with good reason. A significant percentage of people are now recognized as having neurotypes that are not well supported by societal norms and our collective understanding of how to communicate across and support neurodiversity is still developing. Fortunately researchers, educators, and advocates who identify as neurodivergent are contributing to a growing body of best practices.

Join the LSA Faculty & Staff Disability Navigators in this 2-part workshop series to learn about neurodiversity and how we can all start creating more neuroinclusive workplaces. Attendees will need to register for and attend both Part 1 and Part 2 to gain a comprehensive understanding of this topic.

In Part 2, participants will:
- Learn about communication best practices between neurotypes.
- Explore practical examples of how to foster neuroinclusive workplaces, including workspace design, meeting facilitation, and supervision strategies.
- Exchange advice with fellow participants and generate a plan to start applying neuroinclusive practices right away.
- Obtain a reference guide to implementing best practices in your workplace.

Audience: This is a beginner-level workshop open to any LSA employee, including our student employees. LSA employees receive priority access, so while external guests are welcome to register they may be waitlisted and allocated spots as space allows.

Format: This workshop will be conducted virtually on Zoom. Camera use will be optional. Auto-captioning will be enabled and slides will be shared during and following the workshop. Discussion will be facilitated via the chat function and interested participants will be invited to unmute themselves. There will be time for questions and participants will have the option to submit anonymously via the Q&A function. This session will not be recorded.

Accommodations: The LSA DEI Office greatly values inclusion and access for all. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable your full participation in this workshop. Please contact LSA.Disability.Navigators@umich.edu if you would like to request disability accommodations or have questions related to access needs.

Workshop / Seminar:Student Number Theory Reading Group: Tasho's notes
2025-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | East Hall - B745
We'll have a initial talk on Tasho's Arizona Winter School notes.

Exhibition:2025 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition
2025-02-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Off Campus Location
The Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students taking place at Stamps Gallery from February 22 – March 8, 2025. The opening reception will take place on February 21 from 6-8 pm.
A highly anticipated Stamps School tradition, the objectives of the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition are:
Encourage the creation of high-quality, innovative art and design work.Teach students how to navigate juried exhibitions.Promote participation in Stamps’ vibrant cultural community.
Jurors
Allison Glenn is a New York-based curator and writer focusing on the intersection of art and public space. She is Artistic Director of The Shepherd arts campus in Detroit. Previously, she was Co-Curator of Counterpublic Triennial 2023 and Associate Curator, Contemporary Art at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Glenn has organized major exhibitions and commissions by contemporary artists, and holds dual Master's degrees from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Photography with a co-Major in Urban Studies from Wayne State University.
Lauren Kalman is a Detroit-based visual artist with a PhD in Practice-led Research from the School of Art and Design at the Australian National University. Her practice spans craft, sculpture, video, photography, and performance, exploring ideals of femininity, identity, and self-image. Her work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum of American Art, Museum of Contemporary Craft, Cranbrook Art Museum, and elsewhere. She currently serves as professor and department chair at Wayne State University.
Mario Moore, a Detroit native, holds a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and an MFA from Yale School of Art. His paintings explore personal, social, and political themes, with works in the permanent collections of the Detroit Institute of Arts and The Studio Museum in Harlem, among others. Moore’s most recent major traveling museum exhibition, Revolutionary Times, opened at the Flint Institute of Arts in January 2024, and closed at the Grand Rapids Art Museum in August 2024.

Timeline
Deadline for Submissions: November 24, 2024Juror Decisions Announced: Week of December 16, 2024Accepted Student Information Session (mandatory for selected students, open to all Stamps students): January 24, 2025Work Drop-Off: February 13-14, 2025Exhibition Opening Reception at Stamps Gallery: February 21, 2025, 6-8 p.m.Walkthrough with the Artists & Designers: February 22, 2025 2-4 p.m.Exhibition Dates: February 22 – March 8, 2025
For more information, contact stamps-​gallery@​umich.​edu.

Exhibition:A Gathering
2025-02-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse
Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.

A Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time.

As a free, public museum, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations, race, gender, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.

This collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals, as a museum, and as a society, connected to one another across space and experience.

So gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings, to discuss their takes, to learn, to disagree. Gather to relax, make a friend, drink a coffee, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.

Curated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.

Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism
2025-02-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art
Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison), this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art, 1650-1850.

In recent times, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.

Pieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.

In this online exhibition, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery, which will open in early 2021, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history.

By challenging our own practice, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles, and fails to settle for, simple narratives.

“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed, so ornate, so planned, they call attention to themselves; arrest us with intentionality and purpose, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.”

— Toni Morrison

Lead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost, the U-M Arts Initiative, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.

Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins
2025-02-26 11:02 - 17:00 | Off Campus Location
Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home, placemaking, labor, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.
Artist’s bio:
Michelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist, educator, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting, bead weaving, embroidery, jewelry, transparent film installations, painting, ceramics, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story, re-make, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx, Chicanx, Mexican, and Texican peoples.

Recently, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania), Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas, TX).

Lecture / Discussion:Brown Bag Seminar | Algebras, ergodicity, and the emergence of causality
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Randall Laboratory - 3481
Given a general many-body quantum system, how can we diagnose whether a holographic causal structure emerges as its number of degrees of freedom goes to infinity? In this talk, I will explain which general tools the language of von Neumann algebras provides us with to address this question. In particular, I will show that a sharp horizon structure emerges in the dual of N=4 SYM theory at finite 't Hooft coupling, which allows to make sense of causality at nonzero string length in string theory. I will also elaborate on an intriguing interplay between the algebraic results we will encounter and the theory of chaos in classical and quantum dynamical systems.

Lecture / Discussion:Center for Emerging Democracies Book Talk. The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don't
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Weiser Hall - Room 555
Attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom registration at https://myumi.ch/VGp22

As the crisis of democratic capitalism sweeps the globe, The Great Retreat makes the controversial argument that what democracies require most are stronger political parties that serve as intermediaries between citizens and governments.

Once a centralizing force of the democratic process, political parties have eroded over the past fifty years. Parties now rank among the most unpopular institutions in society--less trusted than business, the police, and the media. Identification with parties has plummeted, and even those who are loyal to a party report feeling that parties care more about special interests than about regular citizens. What does a "good" political party look like? Why do we urgently need them? And how do we get them?

The Great Retreat explores the development of political parties as democracy expanded across the West in the nineteenth century. It focuses in particular on mass parties, and the ways they served as intermediaries that fostered ties between citizens and governments. While parties have become professionalized and nationalized, they have lost the robust organizational density that made them effective representatives. After the Cold War, a neoliberal economic consensus, changes to campaign finance, and shifting party priorities weakened the party systems of Western democracies. As Didi Kuo argues, this erosion of political parties has contributed to the recent crisis of democratic capitalism, as weak parties have ceded governance to the private sector.

For democracy to adapt to a new era of global capitalism, Kuo makes the case that we need strong intermediaries like mass parties--socially embedded institutions with deep connections to communities and citizens. Parties are essential to long-term democratic stability and economic growth, while the breakdown of party systems, on the other hand, has historically led to democratic collapse. As trust in political parties has plummeted, The Great Retreat provides a powerful defense of political parties--for without parties, democratic representation is impossible.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Careers / Jobs:Clear Admit Master in Management Programs Virtual Event feat. Michigan/Ross!
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Is a masters in management (MiM) the right fit for you? In these FREE VIRTUAL 60-minute panel events, we will speak with representatives from top MiM programs to learn about their offerings and admissions process. Specifically, we will cover: – Program structure – Why schools offer these kinds of programs – Who makes a good fit for a MiM– Application requirements – Scholarships and Financial Aid – Admissions advice Each event will feature a panel discussion with participating schools where they will tackle the topics outlined above and take pre-submitted questions from attendees. Here are the schools you can expect to see at each of the two MiM events: February 19: Carnegie Mellon Tepper Georgetown McDonough Michigan Ross February 26: Chicago Booth Duke Fuqua Emory Goizueta Indiana Kelley London Business School

Exhibition:Colorism Multimedia Exhibit
2025-02-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Duderstadt Center
Colorism comprises works of video, still photography, and sculpture questioning our psychosocial and biological ideas about skin color and treatment of people, based on skin tones, including within racial groups. This exhibit asks: What do we know about the root causes of prejudice toward skin color? What can we do to improve interpersonal and structural colorism? To answer these questions, Prof. Rogério Pinto (Social Work) uses personal and historical materials and interview data to optimize audience interaction, including critical dialogues around colorism while audiences are viewing the installation or immediately after viewing it.

Other:ELO | A Future of Work Panel on The Use of AI & UX
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | North Quad - Space 2435
A Future of Work Panel on The Use of AI & UX | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, February 26 | NQ Space 2435

Students and the UMSI community will hear from designers and developers and how they use AI in their workstream. After introductions and sharing about a project and tools, panelists will answer questions from a student moderator. In the remaining time, students will get the opportunity to chat with these team members and network while grabbing some coffee and food.

List of Panelists:
Drew Colthrop, Software Development Practice Lead, Grand Rapids
Kimberly Crawford, Software Design Practice Lead, Grand Rapids
Bryan Elkus, Software Design Practice Lead, Ann Arbor

Lecture / Discussion:Lunch and Learn at Ford Presidential Library
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for this special Lunch and Learn at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, exploring Ford's role in the legal battle regarding the Sioux Nation's claim to the Black Hills. You bring the Lunch and we'll bring the Learn. This event is free and open to the public.

Well-being:Lunchtime Yoga
2025-02-26 12:00 - 12:45 | School of Kinesiology Building - 4099
Lunchtime yoga is an opportunity to provide your body with some gentle movement, strengthening, stretching and balancing. We will use the poses (asanas) to reconnect with your senses, to breathe some life back into ourselves, find internal balance and to recover from the efforts of the work week. The focus is on calm reconnection with ourselves rather than working out. Open to anyone 18 years or older. Please bring a mat and a water bottle. This class will be held at the School of Kinesiology on the 4th floor in room 4099. This class will be held each Wednesday from January 22 through February 29.

Exhibition:More than Gray: Reimagining Early America in Full Color
2025-02-26 12:00 - 16:00 | William Clements Library
The American past was lived in full color, but this vibrant history can be easily missed in surviving evidence. You can’t deny that there’s something about a black-and-white photograph that feels… stuffy. With portraits showing people with their shirts buttoned right to the neck and everything in shades of gray and brown, our imaginations can incline to thinking of the past as a bit staid, if not downright dull. But look a little closer, and you’ll see signs that the fashion choices available to those who came before us were more colorful than you might first think. From the fabrics they wore, to the games they played, or the books they read, their world was alive with bright hues. This exhibit invites you to reimagine history with a fuller color palette and picture the vibrancy and joy that just might be hidden behind the unsmiling photographs.

Exhibition opening weekdays from 12-4.

Workshop / Seminar:Practicing Our Freedom: Self care and collective care in movement work [Virtual]
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Off Campus Location
As people committed to collective liberation, how do we stave off burn out, jadedness, and despair so that we can remain in this work for the long haul? This virtual workshop will focus on concrete strategies for prioritizing rest and reflection, building more sustainable and joyful organizations, and enhancing individual and community well-being as we fight for the world we need.

Please register to receive the Zoom link.

About the speaker
Dr. Amanda Alexander, the founding Executive Director of the Detroit Justice Center, is a racial justice lawyer and historian who works alongside community-based movements to end mass incarceration and build thriving and inclusive cities. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Alexander has worked at the intersection of racial justice and community development in Detroit, New York, and South Africa for more than 15 years.

Livestream / Virtual:Take Command Of Your Dissertation With Microsoft Word
2025-02-26 12:00 - 12:50 | Off Campus Location
You are an expert in your field, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. This 50-minute online workshop will save you hours of time in creating your dissertation — and in any other writing you do with Microsoft Word.

In this online workshop, the experts from the University Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that can help you ensure consistent formatting through the document, as well as manage margin size, insert captions, and create an automatic Table of Contents, List of Figures, or a List of Tables. You’ll also learn about support resources and people who are available to answer your questions when you run into problems.

Please visit https://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/upcoming/tag/dissertations to register for this session, and receive the Zoom link.

Performance:Tiffany Ng, carillon
2025-02-26 12:00 - 12:30 | Burton Memorial Tower
University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell, which strikes the hour, weighs 12 tons, while the smallest bell, 4½ octaves above, weighs just 15 pounds.

Thirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8), and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon.

Other:University Nationals at the Arnold 2025
2025-02-26 12:00 - 23:59 | Columbus Convention Center
Our yearly trip to Columbus to compete on the national stage.

Well-being:Winter Blues & Sleep
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Chrysler Center - 265
Campus Mind Works, in collaboration with the College of Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center, is excited to offer free mental health education and support groups for all students! These groups are facilitated by a U-M employee. The first half is an educational presentation on a mental health topic and provide space to share your experience with others during the second half. Topics change every month depending on student needs.

February's topic is on how winter impacts your mood as well as your sleep. We will also discuss strategies to cope and hear from other students about their experiences with the winter blues.

This wellness will be held in-person on North Campus at Chrysler Center in room 265. Registration is NOT required for the in-person wellness group, but is recommended to ensure food is available for everyone in attendance. Lunch will be served.

Livestream / Virtual:Work for Housing Equity with Justice InDeed!
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Off Campus Location
Looking for a tangible way to improve equity in Washtenaw County?

Come join Justice InDeed for a collaborative session to identify & transcribe racially restrictive covenants on home deeds in Washtenaw County. During the session, we will be working together to build a database and map for affected properties all over the County, helping us better reckon with our complete history. This event is a partnership between Ann Arbor Housing For All and FutureRoot, and co-sponsored by the Ginsberg Center.

No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help make a difference in our community! Nearly 60% of the 10,000 deeds we need to transcribe have been completed--help us get to the finish line by May 2025! Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a great cause and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

Tours:Coral Reef Tank Visit
2025-02-26 12:30 - 13:00 | Museum of Natural History - Welcome Desk
Join Professor Jim Bardwell for a peek behind the scenes at his large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral, anemone, and fish. Explore reef ecology and, if you're lucky, get a glimpse of a reclusive octopus! 30 minutes, limit 12 people. This program takes place in the research area of the Biological Sciences Building and is recommended for ages 6 and up.
Space is available first come, first served. Sign up and meet at the Welcome desk.

Well-being:"Let's Talk": Informal, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling
2025-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | South Quad - 1721A
Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus, including at Trotter, the Spectrum Center, South Quad, the International Center, and Bursley.

This informal, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling; for those with a specific, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.

"Let's Talk" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th).

Monday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman, Ph.D., LP, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont, Ph.D., Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski, LMSW, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing
Thursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu, M.Ed., M.S.Ed., Conference Room in the International Center
Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas, LMSW, and Emily Powers, LLMSW, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing

Conference / Symposium:1st Annual Transplant Center Research Symposium
2025-02-26 13:00 - 19:00 | Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium
We cordially invite you to join us for our Transplant Center Research Symposium on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation until 7 p.m. We are delighted to host this celebration of the innovations in transplantation and to enhance collaboration. Register by February 14, 2025.

Overview
This symposium explores the multifaceted issue of access in transplantation, bringing together experts from the University of Michigan, Northwestern University, and Henry Ford Health to address the critical challenges and opportunities in improving organ transplantation equity and availability. As the demand for organ transplants continues to outpace supply, understanding and improving access to transplantation is more important than ever.

Attendees will hear from experts about medical, ethical, social, and policy innovations that impact access to life-saving organ transplants. Topics will include organ allocation, disparities in waiting lists, geographic variables, socioeconomic factors, strategies for increasing donation, and advances in biotechnology. This symposium is designed for healthcare professionals, transplant providers, researchers, students, and advocates interested in improving the accessibility and fairness of the transplantation enterprise.

Learning Objectives
Through a combination of faculty speakers and the keynote lecturer, attendees will:
-Develop an increased understanding of the complexities of organ transplant access and practical strategies to contribute to a more equitable healthcare system.
-Discover advancements in biotechnology with the goal of improving organ quality and availability.
-Gain insights into current challenges in organ availability and distribution.
-Learn about the ethical dilemmas surrounding organ allocation and prioritization.
-Examine the impact of socioeconomic, racial, and geographic disparities on patient outcomes.

Workshop / Seminar:LSA@Play: Makers Series - Bookmaking
2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:30 | LSA Building - 1040 Multipurpose Room
Stop by this Makers Series event to learn the basic pamphlet stitch technique and make your own set of small notebooks with artist and U-M librarian Jamie Vander Broek. Supplies and snacks will be provided.

The LSA@Play Makers Series offers regular crafting events for students to practice mindfulness, relax, and unleash their creativity!

In partnership with the U-M Arts Initiative Take Care programming
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For LSA undergrads only. Join us for LSA@Play, a series of events to welcome and support LSA students! Gatherings and activities offer an opportunity for students to prioritize well-being, inclusivity, and community. Plus, get free food and LSA swag! Visit the LSA@Play webpage: lsa.umich.edu/play for more details, subscribe to receive text/email updates, and check for additional events being added soon! Events are first come, first served, and while supplies last. One swag item per student and you must be present with an MCard to receive.

The University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) greatly values inclusion and access for all. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable your full participation in this event. Please email lsaatplay@umich.edu if you would like to request disability accommodations or have any questions or concerns. We ask that you provide advance notice to ensure sufficient time to meet the requested accommodations.

Careers / Jobs:Pre-Law Drop-Ins
2025-02-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Off Campus Location
Pre-law advisors are available during drop-in hours to answer quick questions from all U-M Ann Arbor students and alumni.

Join the Queue: https://officehours.it.umich.edu/queue/1145

Careers / Jobs:USA - Campus - EY Next Steps: EY Career Path Accelerator
2025-02-26 13:00 - 13:45
Are you an accounting major interested in pursuing your CPAbut unsure how you would obtain the requirements for CPA licensure within4 years and without a Master’s degree?If this sounds like you, then please join us to learn about a transformative program, EY Career Path Accelerator. We invest in our future by investing in our people, and thisprogram provides an affordable and accessible option for future or current EY interns who are, plan, or wish to become CPA eligible.

Livestream / Virtual:Webinar: Career Design
2025-02-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Off Campus Location
Discovering career satisfaction and personal fulfillment doesn’t happen by chance – it happens by design. In this one-hour webinar, you can learn how to reflect, strategize, and create an intentional plan for your personal and professional life. Learn to navigate your career with clarity and purpose, balancing ambition with personal values.

Speaker Dave Ostreicher has utilized this webinar’s strategies in his own life to great success and wants to help you reach your goals. Dave is a Lecturer at both the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering. At Ross, he holds an appointment in the Technology & Operations Area, while in the College of Engineering, his appointment is in the Industrial & Operations Engineering Department. Dave is also part of the Supply Chain Consulting Studio.

Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Wednesday
2025-02-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Off Campus Location
Are you grappling with a piece of code, trying to compute on a cluster, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.

All members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.

Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. ET, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)
Wednesdays, 1:30-3 p.m. ET, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324)

Careers / Jobs:Get to Know R+L Global Logistics
2025-02-26 14:00 - 14:45
You're invited to join us for an exclusive virtual event, designed for all students looking for full-time opportunities! We'll be sharing insights into what it's like to work with our company, from our mission and values to the types of projects we work on and the impact our team members have on our customers. We'll also be highlighting the open roleswe have available, from entry-level positions to leadership opportunities, so you can learn more about how your skills and interests align with our needs. We hope you'll join us to learn more about what it's like to be part of our team!

Livestream / Virtual:Rackham Consultation Services: Virtual Office Hours
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Off Campus Location
If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter, attend the Rackham Consultation Services open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible.
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Careers / Jobs:Reading Partners: AmeriCorps Information Session
2025-02-26 14:00 - 14:45
This information session will give you an insight into the day-to-day lives of our AmeriCorps members, as well as highlight why service with Reading Partners is a right fit for you!Reading Partners is a national nonprofit that mobilizes communities to provide students withthe proven, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Our work is powered by AmeriCorps. We mobilize AmeriCorps members across our 12 regions to recruit and coach volunteers, support students during and outside of tutoring sessions, work on capacity-building projects, and so much more.

Performance:Sing, O Mother Tongue! A Celebration of World Languages Through Poetry
2025-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Off Campus Location - Gallery, 1st Floor
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day in person or online. This event will highlight poetry from across the globe, featuring library faculty, staff, and friends performing poems in their mother or learned languages.

Following the readings, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a small exhibit of collection materials showcasing books of poetry in some of the many languages the library collects, enjoy international treats, and travel through a world of scripts. You may even learn how to write your name using a different alphabet!

Observed since the year 2000, International Mother Language Day is one representation of UNESCO’s efforts to preserve linguistic diversity and encourage the use of and education in mother languages. Here at the U-M Library, our collections and research support in languages other than English further the same mission. Join the International Studies and Asia Library teams for the celebration!

Careers / Jobs:SMBC Reality Series: Authentic Voices & Honest Perspectives on a Career in Banking 4
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Our SMBC Reality Series offers an inspiring lineup of virtual events where you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage in open andmeaningful conversations with diverse leaders at our firm. These leaders will share their journeys to success at SMBC, offering insights into how they’ve navigated challenges in the workplace and turned them into opportunities for growth and impact.By joining us at these sessions, you will learn directly from leaders in financial services about how you canbring your true self to work every day. Each panel session will be followed by an open-forum Q&A where participants can address questions to our panelists.Each session features personal and professional insights from business leaders, analysts, members from one of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and our Campus Recruiters. At SMBC, wehave seven Enterprise Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a sense of inclusion and belonging. These groups provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and community building. You can learn more about our ERGs here.Event Details:Date and Time: February 26 at 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ETSession Format: Virtual via TeamsWho Can Attend: Freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Candidates from all backgrounds and majors are welcome!Additional Information: You are welcome to attend as manysessions as you like. Find more details on our events central page.Please Note– Campus recruiters focus on the recruitment and development of undergraduate talent for our summer internship programs. If you are a graduate student or young professional, please check out our professional recruitment opportunities here to learn more.

Presentation:UM-HFES Guest Speaker Seminar — Dr. Abigail Wooldridge
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Room 4231 (4th Floor)
The UM-HFES Student Chapter will be hosting a seminar with guest speaker, Dr. Abigail Wooldridge. Please join us to gain valuable insights into Dr. Wooldridge’s cutting-edge research applications in healthcare systems.

Careers / Jobs:Yahoo Inside Track “Beyond the Job Ad: Decoding Company Culture and Values"
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Unlock the secrets to findinga workplace that aligns with your values and enhances your career satisfaction with our virtual event, "Beyond the Job Ad: Decoding Company Culture and Values." This session will provide you with the knowledge and tools to assess company culture and values, ensuring you make informed career choices.What We’ll Cover:Understanding Company Culture: Learn about the significance of company culture and its impact on job satisfaction and career growth. We’ll highlight valuable tools and resources like Glassdoor and LinkedIn to help you research and evaluate company culture effectively. Studies indicate that GenZ values a positive work culture and strong company ethics. According to a Deloitte survey, 77% of Gen Z respondents said it’s important to workat organizations whose values align with theirs.Assessing Company Values: Discover how to evaluate a company’s commitmentto diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainability and social responsibility. We’ll guide you on how to assess your own needs and ensure they are met by your potential employers.Join us to gain insights on how to go beyond job ads and truly understand the organizations you’re considering. Don’t miss this opportunity to find a workplace that aligns with your values and supports your career aspirations.

Workshop / Seminar:Learning Seminar in Algebraic Combinatorics: The Volume Polynomial and the Dragon Hall-Rado formula
2025-02-26 14:30 - 15:30 | East Hall - 4088
We will define the volume polynomial of a graded Poincaré duality algebra and see that it encodes the graded Poincaré duality algebra. In the case where the graded Poincaré duality algebra comes from the Chow ring of a loopless matroid, we introduce the Dragon Hall-Rado formula, giving a combinatorial formula for the volume polynomial.

Careers / Jobs:*Virtual* Internship Exploration at WBD (VIEW) Session
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:30
With Summer intern applications closing soon, this is yourlast call to explore what’s possible and discover where a WBD internship can take you. We’re here to share the “I didn’t know you could do that” moments. What you choose to study shouldn’t limit your professional opportunities, and Warner Bros. Discovery wants to be part of your journey in discovering all the career paths available to you.Want to have a hand in developing CNN's weather and climate broadcast content, creating social content to support our CNN stories, managing employee-led social impact initiatives, or reviewing CNN pieces for editorial accuracy, fairness, and balance? (***Psst...peek the last question...if any of these roles caught your eye, we’ll be covering them in our VIEW session. Let us know and indicate which ones spark your interest!***)Come join our Virtual Internship Exploration at WBD (VIEW) session, as we help you prepare your Summer application for these teams before our fast-approaching deadline. Delve into the world beyond the classroom through this virtual event that will feature current interns and our recruiting team, thatwill give you the chance to gain insights into the many teams that power WBD. You won’t want to miss this closer look at what it’s like to intern with us! Don't miss out-register for this event today!

Workshop / Seminar:Department Colloquium | Building the Cathedral of Quantum Mechanics
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | West Hall - 340
The upheaval in quantum theory in the mid-1920s is often presented as a paradigm shift in the sense of Thomas S. Kuhn’s The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962). The new quantum mechanics, to use a building metaphor, was erected on the ruins of the old quantum theory, brought down by an accumulation of anomalies. In our book Constructing Quantum Mechanics (2019/2023), Tony Duncan and I use a different building metaphor. As suggested by the subtitles of the two volumes of our book, The Scaffold: 1900–1923 and The Arch: 1923–1927, we see the architects of the new quantum mechanics using parts of the old quantum theory as scaffolds to build the arch of the new one. In this talk, after sketching the underlying alternative to Kuhn's account of scientific revolutions in general, I will give an overview, as non technical as possible, of the genesis of quantum mechanics in the period 1900–1927. (Drawings by Laurent Taudin. Based on joint work with Anthony Duncan of University of Pittsburgh).

Fair / Festival:GILE Resource Fair
2025-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | The Connector - 1520
Are you looking to familiarize yourself with LGBTQIA+affirming resources? If so, join your GILE DPE for the Gender Inclusive Living Resource Fair! At this Gender Inclusive Living Resource Fair, you will have the opportunity to learn information about LGBTQIA+ affirming resources in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area and build your own wellness resource bag. We are also happy to announce that one of the items available to attendees of the resource fair will be TransTape.

Supplies are limited and will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you!

Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | University Career Center, 3200 Student Activities Building, Program Room (3003), 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
*RSVP required to attend. Click "Join Event" here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1686422Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Wantto learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab. We will discuss and educate you on…- Design and format- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resume for specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Student or Recent Grad, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note: This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.

Recreational / Games:Schokoladenstunde
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Modern Languages Building - 3110
Convenes on Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. in 3110 MLB. There will be some German chocolate to snack on. Silvia Grzeskowiak (sgrzesko@umich.edu) will bring games, and the hour will be spent chatting and playing games in German (e.g. Tabu.)

Workshop / Seminar:Student Number Theory: Shintani Descent
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | East Hall - 3088
For an algebraic group G, Shintani descent is a way to relate irreducible representations of G(Fq^m) to irreducible representations of G(Fq). We will construct the m-th Shintani map, which allows us to form a basis of the space of class functions on G(Fq) from Frobenius-invariant irreducible characters of G(Fq^m). We will compare Shintani bases to the set of irreducible characters on G(Fq) and discuss their connection to character sheaves on G.

Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Moduli spaces of semistable objects in dg-categories
2025-02-26 15:30 - 17:00 | East Hall - 4096
The moduli of vector bundles on a smooth curve is a beautiful illustration of many of the ideas and techniques that arise in algebraic moduli theory. In the past few years, a general theory of stability, $Theta$-stratifications, and good moduli spaces for algebraic stacks has generalized many aspects of this moduli problem. However, questions of boundedness do not yet have a general answer -- this tends to be one of the trickiest parts of applying the machinery. I will discuss a new approach to boundedness for a vast generalization of the moduli of vector bundles on a curve: moduli spaces of objects in a dg-category that are semistable with respect to a Bridgeland stability condition. This involves reformulating the notion of a Bridgeland stability condition in a way that is especially convenient for moduli theory.

Careers / Jobs:Pathways Into Teaching - The Marshall Teacher Residency
2025-02-26 15:30 - 16:15
The Pathways Into Teaching workshop is an overview of the various pathways into teaching, including Master's programs, Intern Programs and Teacher Residencies. This workshop is perfect for anyone considering a career in education and will be facilitated by representative from the Marshall Teacher Residency Program.

Meeting:Faculty Meeting
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Angell Hall - Robert Hayden Conference Room - 3222
Meeting of tenure track faculty and lecturers III/IV.
Details to follow.

Careers / Jobs:GO Tutor Corps Info Session | Take a Gap Year as a Mentor & Tutor!
2025-02-26 16:00 - 16:45
Considering a gap year? Or just unsure of your plans after graduation? Learn how you can make an impact through a year of service with the GO Tutor Corps!

Workshop / Seminar:On the specific relative entropy between continuous martingales
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | East Hall - 1360
The laws of two continuous martingales will typically be singular to each other and hence have infinite relative entropy. But this does not need to happen in discrete time. This suggests defining a new object, the specific relative entropy, as a scaled limit of the relative entropy between the discretized laws of the martingales. This definition goes all the way back to Nina Gantert's PhD thesis, and in recent time Hans Foellmer has rekindled the study of this object by for instance obtaining a novel transport-information inequality.

In this talk I will first discuss the existence of a closed formula for the specific relative entropy, depending on the quadratic variation of the involved martingales. Next I will describe an application of this object to prediction markets. Concretely, David Aldous asked in an open question to determine the 'most exciting game', i.e. the prediction market with the highest entropy. With M. Beiglbock we give a concise answer to this question. Finally, if time permits, I will give a glimpse to different extensions of this object, e.g. to higher dimensions or when we replace the role of the relative entropy by a power of the Wasserstein distance, as recently developed with X. Zhang and co-authors.

Workshop / Seminar:Probability and Analysis Seminar: Two-sided heat kernel bounds for sqrt{8/3}-Liouville Brownian Motion
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | East Hall - 3096
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Workshop / Seminar:RTG Seminar Geometry, Topology, Dynamics: Positive flag curves in Sp(4,R)
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:20 | East Hall - 3866
Higher Teichmüller theories are spaces of representations of surface groups which are discrete, faithful, and stable under deformations. Spaces of positive representations are examples of such theories and have the additional property that they are closed, so they form connected components. One important tool in studying these representations is the notion of a positive flag curve, a special type of curve in the flag manifold G/B. Specializing to the Lie group Sp(4,R), I will describe a discrete analog of positive curves and then explain how all such curves are obtained by lifting a simple closed curve in the 2-sphere with monotone curvature function. This is joint work with Ryan Kirk.

Careers / Jobs:SMBC Reality Series: Authentic Voices & Honest Perspectives on a Career in Banking 5
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00
Our SMBC Reality Series offers an inspiring lineup of virtual events where you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage in open andmeaningful conversations with diverse leaders at our firm. These leaders will share their journeys to success at SMBC, offering insights into how they’ve navigated challenges in the workplace and turned them into opportunities for growth and impact.By joining us at these sessions, you will learn directly from leaders in financial services about how you canbring your true self to work every day. Each panel session will be followed by an open-forum Q&A where participants can address questions to our panelists.Each session features personal and professional insights from business leaders, analysts, members from one of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and our Campus Recruiters. At SMBC, wehave seven Enterprise Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a sense of inclusion and belonging. These groups provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and community building. You can learn more about our ERGs here.Event Details:Date and Time: February 26 at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ETSession Format: Virtual via TeamsWho Can Attend: Freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Candidates from all backgrounds and majors are welcome!Additional Information: You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you like. Find more details on our events central page.Please Note– Campus recruiters focus on the recruitment and development of undergraduate talent for our summer internship programs. If you are a graduate student or young professional, please check out our professional recruitment opportunities here to learn more.

Workshop / Seminar:Student AIM Seminar: Julia Programming Language Workshop
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | East Hall - 3088
The Julia programming language is a relatively new language which is rapidly gaining prominence in the scientific computing community. This workshop will cover some basics of the language, and some of the reasons it has become so popular. A basic familiarity with programming will be assumed.

Careers / Jobs:What’s Cooking in Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz! Option 2
2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00
Join the Kraft Heinz team to learn about our manufacturing plants and the critical role they play in building legacy brands, like Velveeta, Lunchables, Kraft Mac & Cheese and more! The session will also include an overview of our 2025 Global Manufacturing Trainee Program, a 10-month development program dedicated to building future plant leaders at Kraft Heinz. To register - please click the Calendly link below!https://calendly.com/kraft-heinz-ur/what-s-cooking-in-manufacturing-at-kraft-heinz?month=2025-02

Careers / Jobs:Exact Sciences Recruiter Tips: Leveraging LinkedIn
2025-02-26 16:30 - 17:00
Join Exact Sciences recruiters for an interactive session on Leveraging LinkedIn. Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile, build your professional network, and showcase your skills in the hunt for an internship and/or employment. Gain valuable insights from University Relations experts on how to make your LinkedIn presence stand out! This workshop will provide you with practical strategies to create a compelling online profile and build a network that will help you land your next opportunity. At Exact Sciences, we are cancer fighters. United by our mission to change lives through earlier, smarter answers, we are advancing cancer detection and treatment guidance. We are seeking ambitious, dynamic individuals who thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and are passionate about taking another step toward winning thewar on cancer through early detection.Start shaping your career story with confidence today!

Lecture / Discussion:Mark Stone: The Music of Bernard Soglinsog Woma
2025-02-26 16:30 - 19:00 | Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall
Professor Mark Allen Stone (Oakland University) will present a lecture-recital on his current research focusing on Bernard Soglinsog Woma's compositions for the Dagara gyil, a xylophone from northern Ghana. Woma was a distinguished Gyil Gɔba (master gyil artist) and a world-renowned African music performer/teacher. As a member of the Bernard Woma Ensemble, Stone performed with Woma at festivals in Ghana, conferences and concert venues throughout the US, and premiered his gyil concerti with major orchestras in the US, Germany, and South Africa.

Presented by the U-M Center for World Performance Studies within the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. For more information visit smtd.umich.edu/cwps

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Center for World Performance Studies, at cwps.information@umich.edu, at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.

Performance:Voice & Opera Studio Recital
2025-02-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
Students from the Department of Voice & Opera perform a recital.

Careers / Jobs:Aprio 101: Advisory, Technology, and Information Assurance
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
We’re excited to invite you to "Aprio 101", a virtual event series designed to help you learn more about Aprio, one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation. Through these sessions, you’ll gain valuable insights into our culture, services, and how you can become part of our dynamic team.Session 5: Advisory, Technology, and Information AssuranceDive deep into Aprio’s service offerings and learn how our teams collaborate to deliver solutions that drive client success. We’ll explore our work in advisory, technology, and information assurance, highlighting real-world examples of how we help businesses solve complex challenges and embrace innovation. If you’re interested in applying cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking strategies to the world of accounting and consulting, this session is for you.

Careers / Jobs:Info Session for UMichigan Students - Northwestern's MSEd Program
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
Attend a live-streamed information session about the Masterof Science in Education & Social Policy Program at Northwestern University. Presentations will include information about the curriculum, the master's project, field experiences for teachers, the application process, and financial aid. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of program administrators. If you are registering to participate in the live-streamed information session about the program and admissions with our program directors, go to https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/98047374075 at the scheduled time. When you log in to the session, you must allow audio in order to hear us. The session is interactive. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and you will be asked to introduce yourself and specify which program you are interested in. You may either unmute yourself or type in the chat.

Workshop / Seminar:The soccer model, stochastic ordering and martingale transport
2025-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | East Hall - 1360
Tournaments are competitions between a number of participants, the outcome of which determines the relative strength or rank of each participant. In many cases, the strength of a participant in the tournament is given by a score. Perhaps, the most striking mathematical result on the tournament is Moon’s theorem, which provides a necessary and sufficient condition for a feasible score sequence via majorization. To give a probabilistic interpretation of Moon’s result, Aldous and Kolesnik introduced the soccer model, the existence of which allows a short proof of Moon’s theorem. However, the existence proof of Aldous and Kolesnik is non-constructive, leading to the question of a “canonical” construction of the soccer model. The purpose of this talk is to discuss explicit constructions of the soccer model with an additional stochastic ordering constraint, which can be formulated by martingale transport. Two solutions are given: one is by solving an entropy optimization problem via Sinkhorn’s algorithm, and the other relies on the idea of shadow couplings. It turns out that both constructions yield the property of strong stochastic transitivity. I will also discuss the nontransitive situations if time permits.

Careers / Jobs:Virtual Forté MBA Forum for Undergrads
2025-02-26 17:00 - 19:30
Calling all college women! Do you know what an MBA can do for you and your career? Join us at the free Virtual Forté MBA forum to find out!We’re bringing in admissions experts from leading businessschools to talk about the MBA, the application process, and how you cansecure your seat in a future MBA classroom while you’re in college by applying for deferred MBA programs.Not sure if an MBA is right for you? That’s okay – this free event is ideal for exploring your options and building your network.Participating MBA Schools include: BostonUniversity (Questrom School of Business) - Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) - Columbia Business School - Duke University (TheFuqua School of Business) - Emory University (Goizueta Business School) -INSEAD - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) - Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business) - University of California - Berkeley (Haas School of Business) - University of California - Riverside (Anderson Graduate School of Management) - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities(Carlson School of Management) - University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School) - University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School) - University of Rochester (Simon Business School) - University of Virginia (Darden School of Business) - Yale School of Management

Well-being:BLI Community Meeting - Engage the World
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Weiser Hall - First floor classroom
Join the BLI for a community meeting to engage in activities relating to the habit "Engage the World" and enjoy catering from Curry On!

Workshop / Seminar:Breaking Barriers: Thriving in Higher Education
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Trotter Multicultural Center – Multipurpose Room
Join us for an empowering event designed to support Black students navigating the complexities of higher education. Our guest panelists will share valuable insights on overcoming systemic barriers, building supportive networks, and prioritizing mental and emotional well-being. This event offers practical strategies for success and provides a safe space for students to connect, share experiences, and gain the tools to thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired, informed, and affirmed in your academic journey.

Careers / Jobs:Clark Construction Company - Corporate Information Session
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | GG Brown Laboratory - 1045
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
2/26/25 | 5:30pm | GGBL 1045 (food provided)
Hybrid Option: [Zoom] https://umich.zoom.us/j/97739670537 (password: [REDACTED]
Majors: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Resumes collected
US Citizenship
Positions: Full-time, Intern
Degrees: Bachelors
Clark Construction Company is a Michigan-based commercial construction company with over 78 years in business. Clark is recognized as a Crain's 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Best Place to Work. Our projects range from ten million dollars to more than three hundred million dollars and require engaged, highly-trained construction professionals.

Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | North Quad - Dining Hall
Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal.

Careers / Jobs:Make an impact & build your resume with City Year
2025-02-26 18:00 - 18:45
Discover if a year of service in the classroom supporting student growth is right for you. Join this 45-minute-long virtual info session and Q&A with a currently serving AmeriCorps Member to learn aboutCity Year and the transferable skills you will gain working with us. CityYear hosts sessions monthly.

Other:QMSS Community Hours
2025-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Central Campus Classroom Building - 2460
Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences program for weekly Community Hours throughout the semester for a casual, welcoming environment with instrumental background music and group tables to connect with students in the QMSS community, get advice and mentorship from QMSS Peer Mentors (upperclassmen in the QMSS minor that are available to talk about the program, electives, balancing coursework with your other academic programs and extracurriculars, looking for and applying to internships and jobs, and more!), work on QMSS coursework (and get help from QMSS GSIs while you're there!), and/or study for upcoming exams.

Community Hours are designed as a resource to support students in QMSS courses (e.g., QMSS 201, QMSS 301, QMSS 451), but if you're looking for a casual environment to work alongside QMSS students and be part of our community, you are welcome to join!

Learn more about QMSS Peer Mentors, and sign up to meet one-on-one instead of dropping in to Community Hours here: https://lsa.umich.edu/qmss/peer-mentoring/meet-the-QMSS-peer-mentors.html

Please note: QMSS GSIs are only available as resources to QMSS students.

**Community Hours will be located in CCCB room 2460 all semester EXCEPT for Wednesday, January 29th where they will be in Weiser Hall room 110!**

Other:Karate Practice
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:15 | Gretchen's House
"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility, and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice."
--Gichin Funakoshi- Founder of Shotokan KarateNew members are always welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Just come to any practice. You may watch a practice or actually participate when you come. If you want to participate, wear loose fitting clothes, trim your nails, and no jewelry. See more information on our website: https://michigan.ska.org/ Winter 2025 Practice Schedule Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:15pm @ Gretchen's House, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd Sunday 2:30pm - 4:30pm @ B225 Medium Multi-purpose Room, Intramural Sports Building (please complete the liability waiver prior to your first Sunday practice) Exceptions -- no Sunday practice at IMSB on Jan 26th, Mar 2nd, and Mar 9th

Exercise / Fitness:Swing Ann Arbor: Weekly Beginner Lesson + Social Dance (LIVE MUSIC)
2025-02-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Vandenberg Room (2nd floor)
Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes! WHEN:
Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm with LIVE MUSIC! COST:
Admission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!
Admission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson/are an SAA member Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography

Exercise / Fitness:Swing I Series
2025-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Mason Hall
Build your Lindy Hop on a solid foundation! In this series, we’ll be working toward swingouts from the ground up. Learn classic shapes & patterns while improving your connection & improvisation skills. This series is aimed at dancers who have attended 1-4 beginner lessons and are looking for more. (Occurs concurrently with our normal beginner lesson - the group will walk together afterwards to the social dance, cost covered by class admission) Please note that students may be directed to the concurrent beginner lesson if they did not attend the progressive class the week prior.
REGISTER HERE! https://forms.gle/cBcWtJwQZef66QE46Payment Details:
Cost is a pay-what-you-wish scale from $20 to $60 for all four classes. Students must pay for the entire series, no weekly admission available. We accept cash, check or PayPal - please note, if you are paying via PayPal, you MUST include a note that says Swing I, otherwise your payment will not be processed. Please arrive early week one to check in and pay!

Careers / Jobs:Business Analytics & Industrial Engineering Co-Op Info Session
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on Wednesday, February 26th from 7:00pm-8:00pm EST to learn about our Business Analytics & Industrial Engineering team and our Co-Op opportunities! We will conduct a panel session with representatives from the BAIE team and will open up the discussion for a Q&A after. We will share information on the team, the roles we offer, and the recruitment process.Our Co-Ops are a great opportunity for current university students looking to gain hands-on experience in the Business Analytics & Industrial Engineering Field.

Careers / Jobs:Empowering Future Leaders: The Hanover's Internship Program & Culture Commitment
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00
Wondering what working at the Hanover is like? The University Relations team is hosting "Empowering Future Leaders: The Hanover Internship Program & Culture Commitment", an engaging discussion for students to hear about our internship program and culture at the Hanover Insurance! Join us as we talk you through our internship program and why The Hanover is rated U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Companies to work for” from 2023-present. We hope you will join us!

Film Screening:Falasteen on Screen. Life is Beautiful: A Letter to Gaza (الحياة حلوة) Screening at the Michigan Theater
2025-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Off Campus Location
Documentary | 1hr 30 min | Mohamad Jabaly | 2024

Palestinian director Mohamed Jabaly visits Tromsø for a film festival. When Gaza's borders close, he finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Arctic Norway. Little does he know that it will be seven years before he can return to his family.

This screening is a part of the Falasteen on Screen Film Festival, brought to you by Marquee Arts, Islamic Studies, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Middle East Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Department of Anthropology, Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the International Institute, Program in International and Comparative Studies, Department of Film, Television, & Media, Imagine Fitness and Yoga, Palestine Aid Society of America.

The festival highlights the work of Palestinian filmmakers and serves as a platform for educating audiences about the history, culture, and experiences of Palestinians. Our goal is to provide a deeper understanding of life under occupation through compelling narratives that span past and present. The festival will take place in person at both the Michigan and State Theaters in Ann Arbor.

2025 Falasteen on Screen Film Lineup:
February 17th: Double Feature of Short Films from Gaza: *Ahmad Alive* & *Bisan*
February 26th: *Life is Beautiful, A Letter to Gaza*
March 23rd: *Lyd* – Q&A with the filmmaker & U-M alumna, Mekarem Eljamal

More info: https://marquee-arts.org/FILM-SERIES/

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

Sporting Event:Women's Basketball vs Iowa
2025-02-26 19:00 | Crisler Arena
Women's Basketball vs Iowa

Rally / Mass Meeting:Michigan Aquaponics Mass Meeting
2025-02-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Dana Building - 1028
Join Michigan Aquaponics on January 26th from 7:30-8:30 pm in Dana 1028 to learn more about aquaponics, what we do, and how you can get involved with our organization! Open to any major/college.

Performance:Chamber Music Honors Concert
2025-02-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
The Chamber Music Department showcases the winners of the 2025 Binkow grants, chamber music awards made possible by a generous gift from Maurice and Linda Binkow.

Please join us for music by Valerie Coleman, Reena Esmail, Daniel Fecteau, Alexander Glazunov, Joan Pérez-Villegas, Cole Reyes, and Joaquin Turina played by TRIO LAVAL (Jordan Bartel, violin; Sarina Zhang, cello; Sean Yang, piano), the MYRIAD PROJECT (Emily Brownlee, oboe; Daniel Fecteau, electric violin; Donald Schweikert, bassoon), the MODELLO TRIO (Ting-Yu Yeh, flute; Solomon Sigmon, clarinet; Emma Fu, piano), and the CERUS QUARTET (Roberto Campa, soprano saxophone; Laura Ramsay, alto saxophone; Kyle Kato, tenor saxophone; Samuel Dishon, baritone saxophone).

Performance:Masters of Hawaiian Music
2025-02-26 20:00 | ARK Reserved
“Virtuosic keepers of a cultural flame…Bringing folklore & cultural memory into a performance that unfolded as breezy entertainment.” –The New York Times

Three masters, featured regularly at Maui’s renowned “Slack Key Show®” share the uniquely Hawaiian styles of slack key guitar and ‘ukulele, with origins in the early 19th century when the ‘ukulele and the guitar were introduced to Hawai‘i by Portuguese immigrants and Mexican vaqueros, respectively. Ever since, Hawaiians have made these instruments their own.

Four-time Grammy-winner, master slack key guitarist GEORGE KAHUMOKU JR., known as “Hawai‘i’s Renaissance Man”, is am award winning vocalist, storyteller, songwriter & author, teacher, sculptor, farmer, and chef, and honored with a Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award and named to the Maui Nui Hall of Fame in 2024.

Slack Key Guitarist, Hawaiian Steel Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer, SONNY LIM developed his guitar & vocal styles performing with his famous Lim Family of the Big Island. He was also one of the early members of the renowned Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau for whom he played lap steel guitar beginning at age 15. He performed on the first Grammy-winning CD in Hawaiian music, and he was the first person to deliver a Grammy acceptance speech in his Native Hawaiian language.

‘Ukulele virtuoso HERB OHTA JR’S natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed. Herb’s versatility and ability to adapt to the changing times will captivate you, the listener, and transport you. While he enjoys all types of music, Herb’s favorite songs to perform are ballads and all types of Hawaiian songs because they enhance the natural sound of the instrument. Herb’s style is distinct and recognizable as his own with a graceful “nahenahe” quality (gentle, melodious, emotionally evocative) that is very Hawaiian, reflecting the inspirations of ‘ukulele greats that came before him.

Film Screening:Star Wars Watch Party
2025-02-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Mason Hall
Come join some fellow Star Wars fans and watch iconic story arc episodes from Star Wars the Clone Wars! Democracy will choose exactly what episodes we watch day of. Snacks provided: rebellions are built on food.
