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SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours 
DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min 
UID:145015-21896438@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260213T120305
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours 
DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min 
UID:145016-21896502@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T060240
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE
DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information. 
UID:145222-21896835@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Mason Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T060250
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Shapiro Art Supplies Donation Bin
DESCRIPTION:We are running our first Donation Drive in support of the Gift of Arts program at Michigan Medicine! Please donate new\, nontoxic art supplies from the list below\, and spread the word!
UID:145254-21896942@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145254
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Shapiro Undergraduate Library Entrance
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T000007
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Spring Break
DESCRIPTION:Spring break training
UID:145661-21897646@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145661
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Gainsville, Georgia
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T000109
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Smokey Mountain Invitational
DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in at the Smokey Mountain Invitational in Knoxville TN on February 21 - March 1.
UID:143526-21893348@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143526
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:UTK RecSports Field Complex
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260120T163718
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:CAS Exhibit. Making Armenian Americans - Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project
DESCRIPTION:Making Armenian Americans  \nCurators: Michael Pifer (U-M| MES) and Kathryn Babayan (U-M|History)\nProject Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project\n\nMaking Armenian Americans invites viewers into a moment of possibility in the early 20th century\, when Armenians fleeing violence at the end of the Ottoman Empire came to reinvent themselves in the promise of America. Drawn from the archives of Project Save\, these photographs capture different valences of American life\, as experienced\, performed\, and imagined by Armenian immigrants. From naturalization classes to festivals of nations\, from breaking new ground for churches to mundane tableaus of Thanksgiving and Christmas\, this range of photographs offers a glimpse of a community in the making\, one that sought to preserve a memory of its Ottoman past even while anticipating an American future.
UID:143388-21893007@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143388
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Area Studies,Armenian Studies,Exhibition,history
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T060016
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Commonwealth Cup
DESCRIPTION:Tournament right before spring break oh yeahhh!
UID:142365-21890757@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142365
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Smith River Sports Complex
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T060102
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Midwest Throwdown 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tournament in Edwardsville\, IL
UID:143442-21893175@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143442
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Plummer Family Park
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260223T141911
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T164500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial
DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026.
UID:145837-21897873@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford
LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby
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DTSTAMP:20260224T144435
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule.
UID:134855-21897680@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251215T165341
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition.
UID:142773-21891463@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142773
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20251212T105136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World
DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16.
UID:142417-21890871@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape.
UID:142768-21891376@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21890636@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251216T100358
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa
DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum.
UID:142791-21891582@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts
LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T092050
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:BITE Seminar with Zhenke Wu\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:The Biostatistics Innovations and Technology Exchange (BITE) series aims to foster a collaborative environment where faculty\, staff\, postdocs\, and students can share highlights of their research\, demonstrate technical skills\, and showcase emerging technologies and software.Presenter Information\nZhenke Wu\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of BiostatisticsTITLE: A Statistician's Guide to Integrating Generative AI into Scientific ResearchGenerative AI (GenAI) has rapidly evolved from the initial curiosity sparked by ChatGPT into a transformative technology with implications for knowledge representation and scientific discovery. For the field of statistics\, which is a foundational language for scientific inquiry\, the thoughtful adoption of GenAI tools presents a significant opportunity for innovation\, education\, and enhanced impact. This tutorial will provide a comprehensive overview of this new landscape. The session will highlight early successes that demonstrate GenAI's potential across key application areas. Examples include its use in medicine to accelerate drug discovery and enhance clinical trial design\; its impact on biology in advancing genomic research and predicting protein structures\; and its utility in healthcare for optimizing hospital operations and personalizing patient communication. We will outline best practices for statisticians to use GenAI tools effectively to enhance the quality and integrity of statistical work within large scientific teams.The tutorial will feature a series of practical demonstrations illustrating the integration of GenAI into a statistician's research workflow. These hands-on examples will include leveraging GenAI for automated code generation and debugging\, conducting intelligent and rapid literature reviews\, and using AI-powered tools for enhanced data exploration and hypothesis generation. The session will culminate in a structured interactive discussion\, creating a forum for attendees to share what specific advances they hope to see or make in their respective fields. By the end of this tutorial\, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the potential and pitfalls of GenAI\, a practical framework for its integration\, and a clearer vision for how to contribute to its responsible use and development within the statistical and the broader scientific community.
UID:145180-21896769@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145180
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:1655 SPH I
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250825T101313
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Craft Lecture: \"The Sentence\" by Jamil Jan Kochai
DESCRIPTION:Login here (no pre-registration needed): http://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters25\n\nJamil Jan Kochai is the author of The Haunting of *Hajji Hotak and Other Stories*\, a finalist for the 2022 National Book Award and a winner of the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize and the 2023 Clark Fiction Prize. His debut novel *99 Nights in Logar* won John C. Zacharis First Book Award. Kochai was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar\, Pakistan\, but his family originally hails from Logar\, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in *The New Yorker*\, *Ploughshares*\, *The O. Henry Prize Stories*\, and *The Best American Short Stories*. Kochai was a Hodder Fellow at Princeton University\, a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University\, and a Truman Capote Fellow at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He teaches creative writing at Princeton University.\n\n\"In this craft talk\, [\"The Sentence\"]\,\" Jamil Jan Kochai says\, \"we will be thinking through the techniques and theories discussed in Brooks Landon’s Building Great Sentences in order to determine what elements make a great sentence\, and how particular sentences are fashioned by writers like Patrick Chamoiseau\, Sandra Cisneros\, and Annie Proulx.\" \n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on every floor of the Union. ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) is five blocks away\, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
UID:136975-21879386@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136975
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Book Discussion,Creative Writing,Culture,Fiction,Free,Graduate,Jamil Jan Kochai,Literature,Mfa Program In Creative Writing
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Anderson ABCDE
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T092051
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Grad Student Tax Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Making Sense of Income TaxesCurious about how income taxes work—and how to avoid unpleasant surprises at tax time? Join our Financial Education Workshop presented by UM Financial Education. We’ll break down the tax process step by step\, from understanding what income taxes are to navigating tax forms and deadlines. Learn how to handle scholarships\, fellowships\, and other types of taxable income. We’ll also discuss key tips for international students. This session focuses on clear\, useful information—not advice—so you can feel confident about the basics and ready to discuss your individual situation with a tax professional.What is income tax?How to avoid owing money at tax timeScholarships & fellowships: when are they taxable?Reporting different types of incomeKey considerations for international studentsTips to be prepared for conversations with tax professionalsYou may sign up for one of two optionsAttending in personAttending over zoomLunch will be provided for participants attending in person and is capped due to room capacity limits\, but last-minute drop-ins are welcome as space allows. \n
UID:145464-21897378@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145464
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Johnson Rooms, Lurie Engineering Center (3rd floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260105T093408
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hola! ¿Cómo estás?\n\n-Practice your Spanish-speaking skills with peers & instructors in a relaxed environment. All language levels and students are welcome to join the conversation.\n\n-Come & go as you please\, stay as little or as long as you would like!\n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, & baked goods.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building.\n\nFor more information contact Julie Harrell at (harrelju@umich.edu).
UID:143170-21892364@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143170
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Central America,Coffee,Community,Community Engagement,Culture,Engaged Learning,Europe,European,Food,Free,Games,Intercultural,International,Language,Languages,Latin America,Networking,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Spain,Spanish,Study Abroad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260130T130802
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:UM Structure Seminar: Prior-informed ML for Biomedical Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Assistant Professor\nDept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
UID:144713-21895755@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144713
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
LOCATION:Life Sciences Institute - LSI Library
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250821T100218
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME!
DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm
UID:137880-21880970@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,Mechanical Engineering,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Staff,Undergraduate Students,Writing
LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260224T094518
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T121500
SUMMARY:Presentation:Joint Deformation and Contact Reasoning for Robotic Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:Co-Chairs: Nima Fazeli and Dmitry Berenson\n\nAbstract:\nCentral to the success of many dexterous manipulation tasks is contact. Humans can intuitively reason about and control contacts to cook\, clean\, push\, build and complete many\, many more tasks. Our goal in designing autonomous robotic manipulators is ultimately to design robotic systems capable of ubiquitous reasoning and control of contact. In this thesis\, we focus on contact-rich manipulation on systems exhibiting elastic deformation\, either in the manipulator or the objects being manipulated. This compliance yields exciting opportunities\, such as robust compliant contact interfaces\, gradual force buildup and dissipation\, and the potential for observability of contact via the deformation. Even with compliance in the system\, contacts are rarely directly observable\, forcing reliance on indirect\, local\, and noisy sensing. Additionally\, the compliance in conjunction with contact introduces high-dimensional states and complex dynamics.\n\nIn this thesis\, we explore methodologies to provide robots a sense of contact. We investigate data-driven methodologies for overcoming the complex\, partially observable nature of contact. In particular\, we look to exploit the tight relationship between deformation and contact\, as elucidated by multi-modal sensory feedback. With our sense of contact in hand\, we then explore downstream reasoning and behaviors in a variety of manipulation settings\, such as tool use\, non-prehensile and prehensile manipulation\, and multi-task visuomotor policies.
UID:145860-21897963@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145860
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics,Robotics
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 4000
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T113323
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Friday Seminar Series - Deconstructing Lentinus
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Summary - Deconstructing Lentinus
UID:144786-21895844@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144786
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,ecosystem,Ecosystems,eeb,Environment,environmental,evolution,evolutionary biology,Science,seminar
LOCATION:Research Museums Center - Demo Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260211T102201
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000)
DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu.
UID:144249-21895021@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260115T181512
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T190000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project
DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)\nPhase 2 Curatorial Statement\n\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Sally Clegg (entry pillar)\nCurated by CYNK Studios: Kim Karlsrud (courtyard pillar)\n\nArtists Sally Clegg and Kim Karlsrud wrap the Division Street pillars in highly site-specific ornament unearthed from the overlooked margins of Ann Arbor. On the Courtyard pillar\, Karlsrud scales up photographs of objects found in liminal spaces surrounding campus buildings on Green Road\, which the artist has encrusted in road salt. On the entryway pillar\, Clegg zooms in on tiny fragments of found material from UMich’s famous “rock” to celebrate nearly seven decades of student art and activism. Both artists uplift aggregate of local human activity to reveal tiny worlds of found form. \n\nSally Clegg: Sentimentary Rock\nSentimentary Rock is a composition of paint slag collected from the UMich rock monument at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street. This colorful composite material has been accumulating at the base of the iconic limestone boulder since the mid 1950’s\, when students began a tradition of painting it in acts of protest\, creativity\, and ritual\, sometimes multiple times per week. Akin to byproducts of industry such as “Fordite” (collectable chunks of automotive overspray sometimes called ‘Detroit agate’)\, Sentimentary Rock includes thousands of layers\, each dripped from a palimpsestic public proclamation. When processed\, sculpted\, sealed\, assembled\, and macro-photographed\, the result is this enlarged array of tiny gems\, intended to celebrate the indissoluble student voice. \n\nKim Karlsrud: What Amasses\nWhat Amasses is an assemblage of everyday found objects collected within the Miller Creek watershed\, an urbanized drainage system that encompasses much of the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. Selected objects were immersed in a road salt solution\, allowing delicate crystalline formations to emerge. Road salt is a common material input into these hydrological networks during the winter months and exists in multiple states of refinement\, expression\, coherence\, and fragmentation. Each object was then arranged\, photographed\, and enlarged to recontextualize these materials in ways that invite deeper reflections on how infrastructure and human agency blur notions of the natural and the artificial. \nArtist Statements/Bios\n\nSally Clegg \nSally Clegg is an artist and educator from Pelham\, Massachusetts. Her studio practice is rooted in sculpture and expanded printmaking\, stemming from a fascination with human efforts to make meaning from our relationships to objects. Clegg integrates history\, popular culture\, literature and philosophy as material for artmaking\, leveraging personal anecdote and humor to reveal the complexity\, absurdity\, and theoretical richness at play in our connections to things and to ourselves. \n\nClegg holds an MFA in Art from The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design\, and a BA in Art & English from Goucher College. She has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and her work can be found in permanent collections at Yale University\, The New York Public Library\, and elsewhere. Her artwork and writing has appeared in ASAP/Journal\, BOMB Magazine\, Sculpture Magazine\, and Hyperallergic. She is a lecturer in Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Website / Instagram\n\n\nKim Karlsrud \nKim Karlsrud is the co-founder of Commonstudio\, a collaborative creative practice that develops socio-ecological and spatial interventions\, installations\, and initiatives working with and within urban landscapes. Her work explores the space between art and design\, and is grounded in the concept of the “commons\,” that which is shared\, as well as that which is ordinary\, banal\, and commonplace.\n\nKarlsrud completed her undergraduate degree in Product Design from Otis College of Art and Design and an MFA in Art from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Visiting Professor in the College of Design at the University of Oregon\, teaching across Art and Landscape Architecture departments. She jointly received the 2014-15 Prince Charitable Trust Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture\, was a 2017 resident at the Headlands Center for the Arts\, and is the 2025-26 Fuller Fieldscape Fellow. Website / Instagram
UID:138032-21881301@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138032
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260213T101444
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T180000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Teach Access Student Academy
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to build empathy and awareness for accessibility in this engaging\, interactive event! Open to all students\, whether you’re enrolled in a college or university or learning independently\, this free event will strengthen your understanding of accessibility and why it matters.\n\nYou’ll learn practical accessibility skills you can apply to your projects\, along with strategies for having meaningful conversations that motivate others to prioritize inclusion.\n\nWhether you are new to accessibility or looking to strengthen your understanding\, this event will help you take steps toward creating a more accessible world.\n\nLast day to register is Sunday\, February 22.
UID:145393-21897233@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145393
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,accessibility,Training
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260205T093231
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
SUMMARY:Presentation:University of Cambridge Admissions Visit
DESCRIPTION:There are two opportunities to meet with a representative from the University of Cambridge this month! Cambridge's representative\, Nathan Lamb\, will be coming to U-M to present and answer any questions you have about applying to Cambridge\, including available scholarships!\n\nThere is an in-person session on Friday\, February 27th from 11-12pm in the 1040 Multipurpose Room in the LSA Building (500 S State Street) and a follow-up virtual session from 12:30-1:30pm\, for those who can't be there in person.
UID:145101-21896669@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145101
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Office Of National Scholarships And Fellowships (Onsf),Onsf,Scholarships
LOCATION:LSA Building - Multipurpose Room (1040)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260219T144530
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSEAS Friday Lecture Series | Public Perceptions and Acceptance of Vaccination in Malaysia and Indonesia: Insights from Recent Fieldwork
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person and virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: http://myumi.ch/3Rw8g\n\nThis presentation offers a comparative examination of the acceptance and perception of different types of vaccination in Malaysia and Indonesia. It highlights both the similarities and differences in the factors shaping public attitudes toward immunization across these countries. The discussion also identifies key considerations for improving vaccine uptake and public health strategies in these regions.\n   \n   Dr. Yogambigai Rajamoorthy is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Accountancy and Management at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)\, Malaysia. She holds a PhD and a master’s degree in economics from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Malaya. Her research focuses on health economics\, especially the economic valuation of vaccines\, public acceptance of immunization\, and public‑health decision‑making. She has contributed to widely cited studies on COVID‑19 vaccine acceptance and dengue awareness\, and her work emphasizes aligning health policy with public values.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at valdezjo@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:144643-21895627@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144643
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Health,malaysia,Public Health
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T160802
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EIHS Workshop: Gender Unruliness\, Power\, and Order
DESCRIPTION:How does gender shape power\, knowledge\, and lived experience across imperial and post-imperial worlds? This graduate workshop explores gender not just as a social category but as a critical lens for analyzing colonial power\, resistance\, and postcolonial critique. Inspired in part by Howard Chiang’s concept of transtopia\, which highlights gender transgression across times and cultures\, this workshop challenges Western-centric frameworks and invites broader\, global perspectives on gender variance.\n\nThis workshop brings together scholars to examine how gender constructs and disrupts hierarchies of power\, intersects with race and imperialism\, and reshapes scientific\, cultural\, and political authority.\n\nJoin us for a conversation to reconsider the entanglements of gender\, power\, and order across historical geographies and contexts.\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.
UID:142517-21891066@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142517
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Graduate School,Graduate Students,History,Humanities
LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260210T142109
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T124500
SUMMARY:Presentation:Expedition Reef
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Expedition Reef immerses you in an undersea adventure. Along the way\, discover how corals grow\, feed\, reproduce\, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth.\n\nThe state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store.
UID:95986-21892256@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/95986
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:natural history museum,Natural Sciences
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260202T163323
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T133000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Ginsberg Reads (Book Club)
DESCRIPTION:Are you battling despair and paralysis? Do hope and a brighter future feel beyond reach? We invite U-M faculty\, staff and students to join us at the Ginsberg Center to reflect\, imagine and dream together in an expansive conversation that is not about making longer to-do lists. Another world is possible. \n\nBring your own lunch.\nPlease RVSP: light snacks & beverages will be provided.\n  \nWe'll be discussing the following books over the semester:  \n-Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin (2/13)\n-What it Takes to Heal by Prentis Hemphill (February 27th & March 27th)\n-We’ll pull exercises from Imaginable by Jane McGonigal (April 17th)\n\nBooks available via the Ann Arbor Disctrict Library\, and local bookstores Booksweet & Black Stone.\nIf accessing a book is a hardship\, please contact the Ginsberg Center at ginsberginfo@umich.edu.\nRead what you can\; join when you can.
UID:144272-21895098@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144272
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Faculty And Staff,Graduate And Professional Students,Leadership,Social Justice,Students
LOCATION:Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning - Community Commons
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260318T093432
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T123000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.
UID:143758-21893936@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143758
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260223T181625
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T123000
SUMMARY:Performance:Kathleen Beck\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Alumna Kathleen Beck 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.\n\nThirty-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.
UID:144350-21895193@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144350
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260123T110427
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kreativwerkstatt
DESCRIPTION:Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting\, coloring\, painting\, drawing\, knitting\, sewing\, crochet\, embroidery\, origami? You will combine speaking German\, any level welcome\, beginners included\, and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects\, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. Contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.) with questions.
UID:144358-21895208@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144358
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3117
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260316T120328
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T140000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:LSA Internship Scholarship Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about the LSA Internship Scholarship? Drop in during our virtual office hours! Whether you need help with your application or have any other questions\, we’re here to help. Pop into our Zoom session at a time that works for you. These drop-in style office hours are designed for students who have questions regarding the LSA Internship Scholarship Application or internship eligibility requirements.\n\nClick the link in the side bar for your timeslot today! Be sure to toggle to 1/9/2026.\nThe final deadline for the scholarship is April 15!\n\nCan't make it? Check out our other dates below: \nJanuary 23rd\nFebruary 6th\nFebruary 27th\nMarch 13th\nMarch 27th\nApril 10th
UID:142414-21892646@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142414
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Career,Internship,Lsa Opportunity Hub
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260113T160834
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Seminar> Structural Biology of the Insulin Receptor: From Mechanisms to Diabetes Therapy
DESCRIPTION:We applied biochemical\, structural\, and cell-based functional approaches to elucidate the activation mechanisms of the insulin receptor family. These insights facilitate the development of more effective therapies for human diseases\, particularly diabetes.
UID:143852-21894124@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143852
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,Medicine,Public Health,seminar
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260224T101438
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm.
UID:143999-21894434@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history
LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260427T090939
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays 12-5 pm\nFridays 12-11 pm\nSelected Saturdays 12-5 pm
UID:138950-21884337@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260205T093231
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T133000
SUMMARY:Presentation:University of Cambridge Admissions Visit
DESCRIPTION:There are two opportunities to meet with a representative from the University of Cambridge this month! Cambridge's representative\, Nathan Lamb\, will be coming to U-M to present and answer any questions you have about applying to Cambridge\, including available scholarships!\n\nThere is an in-person session on Friday\, February 27th from 11-12pm in the 1040 Multipurpose Room in the LSA Building (500 S State Street) and a follow-up virtual session from 12:30-1:30pm\, for those who can't be there in person.
UID:145101-21896670@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145101
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Office Of National Scholarships And Fellowships (Onsf),Onsf,Scholarships
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260413T104859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T134500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight
DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you.
UID:141325-21892202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260129T100652
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Type theory seminar: Identity types
DESCRIPTION:This is a learning seminar on dependent type theory\, following Egbert Rijke's book \"Introduction to Homotopy Type Theory.\" This talk will cover chapter 5 of Rijke's book\, on identity types.
UID:144703-21895743@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144703
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3088
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260123T121725
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T135000
SUMMARY:Performance:Lon Mitchell\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Lon Mitchell performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells.
UID:144380-21895250@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144380
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260112T132416
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Digital Accessibility Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Got questions about digital accessibility\, Title II compliance\, or how to make digital content accessible? \n\n-Come to virtual drop-in office hours!\n-Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month\n-1:30 - 3:00pm \n-Zoom Meeting ID 935 9909 5960\n-Digital accessibility experts available to help you\n\nOpen to everyone from all U-M campuses (Ann Arbor\, Dearborn\, Flint\, Michigan Medicine).\n\nCan’t make it to Office Hours but have a question? Contact us (https://accessibility.umich.edu/contact-services)!\n\nIf you need accommodations to participate in office hours\, let us know by emailing ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:132601-21891019@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132601
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Communication,Digital Accessibility,Disability,Faculty,Graduate Students,Office Hours,Staff,Undergraduate Students,Virtual
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260130T135221
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interdisciplinary Workshop on Comparative Politics & The Social Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The Interdisciplinary Workshop in Comparative Politics & The Social Sciences (IWCP) provides a platform for sharing and improving research projects that use the comparative method to study the causes and effects of social\, political and economic processes. We specifically welcome presenters\, discussants\, and participants from other social science fields to share their work with us. We have participants from Economics\, the Ford School of Public Policy\, the Law School\, the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies\, Mathematics\, Political Science\, the Ross School of Business\, Sociology\, Statistics\, and the Center for Emerging Democracies\, and others. In other words: All are welcome.
UID:112863-21896030@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/112863
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Department Of Political Science,Political Science
LOCATION:Haven Hall - Pre-Function Room 5769
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T171757
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Frequency Fridays: Open Lab
DESCRIPTION:Frequency Fridays is a weekly media workshop series\, every Friday from 2-3pm in the Design Lab PIE Space on the first floor of Shapiro. Workshops will feature instruction in music production\, video editing\, sound design\, motion graphics\, and more. All skill levels welcome.\n\nIf you have questions about Frequency Fridays\, please reach out to alvin hill\, the library's Media Production Specialist\, at munk@umich.edu.
UID:145477-21897392@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145477
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Design Lab PIE Space, 1st floor
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260314T123131
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Internship Lab
DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here:https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1894109Are you ready to start searching for a great internship? Do you have a few ideas\, but you’re not sure where to get started? Let's talk about search strategy!! Get real-time\, personalized support by checking out the in person Internship Lab. You’ll be guided by one of our Career Coaches who hasdesigned this experience to provide you strategies\, tools\, and motivation to get on the right track with searching for internships. Chat with folks from the University Career Center to explore Handshake\,the University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) and to learn about other tools you can use to build a great job/internship search strategy. **If you're not sure what you're interested in\, consider making an \"Exploring Major/Career Option\" appointment to get started clarifying your interests with a career coach in a 1-on-1 setting. Recent Grads: If you are an alumni\, you will not be able to access the link due the University’s policy of discontinuing alumni Zoom accounts 30 days after graduation. Please contact careercenter@umich.edu with the subject line“Recent Grad Help” to receive either a recording of the session or tobe set up with a 1:1. Include the name of the workshop/event in your email.#UCC
UID:144210-21894845@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144210
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260413T104336
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T144500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX
DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.
UID:136347-21892283@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260217T190253
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T153000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Random walks on the chambers of a hyperplane arrangement (Combinatorics Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Consider a real hyperplane arrangement and let C denote the collection of the occuring chambers. Bidigare\, Hanlon and Rockmore introduced a Markov chain on C which is a natural generalization of famous card shuffling models used in computer science\, biology and card games. In this talk\, we will discuss the mixing time of these walks with respect to the separation distance\, with a special focus on lower bounds. I will try to explain both the geometric and the probabilistic techniques used in the problem.
UID:141675-21889169@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141675
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3866
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260114T211002
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AIM Seminar:  Optimal scalar and vector transport using branching flows
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  We are interested in the design of forcing in the Navier–Stokes equation such that the resultant flow maximizes the heat transfer between two differentially heated walls for a given power supply budget. Previous work established that heat transport cannot scale faster than 1/3-power of the power supply. We present a novel construction of three dimensional \"branching pipe flows\" for which we show the sharpness of the upper bound. After carefully examining these designs\, we extract the underlying physical mechanism that makes the branching flows \"efficient\,\" based on which we present a design of mechanical apparatus that\, in principle\, can achieve the best possible case scenario of heat transfer. In the latter part of the talk\, we extend this approach to transport of a divergence-free vector. We present branching flow designs that achieve a momentum transport scaling (in Reynolds number) that aligns precisely with that of turbulent flow in a channel.\n\nContact:  Ian Tobasco
UID:141899-21889614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141899
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 1084
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260220T124737
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Seminar | The String Landscape\, precisely
DESCRIPTION:Compactifications of higher dimensional string theories offer perhaps the most promising ``top-down’’ path toward realistic models of our universe. In the way stands the notorious difficulty of computing the 4d effective action beyond tree level\, and a lack of concrete embeddings of Standard Model-like physics with a sufficiently long lived vacuum. In this talk\, after reviewing the current status of such compactifications (the “string landscape”)\, I will present recent and ongoing works aimed at these problems. Concretely\, I will discuss work on string dualities that can be used as a tool to evaluate certain quantum corrections in flux compactifications\, as well as upcoming work featuring new ensembles of top-down Standard Model constructions using type IIB string theory. Finally\, I’ll report on progress in evaluating the classical superpotential in type IIB compactifications on Calabi-Yau orientifolds.\n\nBased on works with Federico Compagnin\, Jim Halverson\, Björn Hassfeld\, and Elijah Sheridan
UID:145154-21896740@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145154
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:High Energy Theory Seminar,Physics,Science,Seminar,Talk
LOCATION:West Hall - 340
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260413T104859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T154500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight
DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you.
UID:141325-21892211@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260223T004701
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Algebraic Geometry: The Circle Method
DESCRIPTION:How many ways can we write a natural number as the sum of five integer squares? We show how to answer this question with the circle method. Then\, we explain an algebraic geometry version of the circle method that Browning and Vishe used to find the dimension of some moduli spaces parameterizing rational curves of fixed degree on smooth hypersurfaces.
UID:145807-21897839@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145807
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 2866
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260105T110419
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us!  Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p
UID:138091-21891109@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Climate Change,Discussion,Food,food and the environment,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Social,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Talk,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Michigan League - Maizie's Cafe
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260227T120209
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours 
DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min 
UID:145014-21896381@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260202T103014
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Smith Lecture: Tamara Pico
DESCRIPTION:Although understanding the response of ice sheet to a changing climate is a pressing issue of the century\, our current knowledge of past ice-sheet changes remains limited by data sparsity. Over the last deglaciation\, we understand global sea-level changes quite well\, however\, we know little about which ice sheets contributed meltwater at what times. I explore approaches that leverage non-traditional datasets to constrain past ice sheet and sea-level change over the last glacial cycle. For example\, I revisit two topics of considerable debate: the expansion of the ice-free corridor between the two North American ice sheets and the flooding of the Bering Strait. I show it is possible to use observations of the Bering Strait flooding as sea-level indicators to fingerprint the timing and location of North American saddle deglaciation.\nNext\, I consider the role of ice sheet-solid Earth interactions on the deglaciation of the Ross Sea in West Antarctica. Since the Last Glacial Maximum\, ice streams in the Ross Sea retreated hundreds of kilometers from the shelf break to their modern grounding line positions. I show that glacial isostatic adjustment causes a net retreat of stable grounding line positions from 20 ka to modern\, with some ice streams experiencing up to 1000 km of stable grounding line zone retreat. This finding differs from prior studies that cite glacial isostatic adjustment as a stabilizing mechanism for marine-terminating ice streams\, and underlines that solid Earth-ice sheet feedbacks are a function of both timescale and spatial scale of ice sheet unloading.
UID:144908-21896132@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144908
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Earth And Environmental Sciences
LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 1528
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260218T152626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T180000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UUWeekly: Vision Board Night
DESCRIPTION:Take a well-deserved break at our Vision Board Night! This is a dedicated space where students can relax and unwind away from the stress of the library. We’re providing plenty of food and snacks so you can eat and recharge while you create. Whether you want to focus on your study goals or your personal dreams\, come hang out\, manifest your future\, and leave feeling fueled and focused!
UID:145680-21897692@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145680
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Cci,Food,Free,Fun,Uuweekly
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendelton Room
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260213T100958
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T173000
SUMMARY:Tours:Walking Tour: Invisible to Indispensable: Black Legacies at Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a special wintertime walking tour exploring the stories that have shaped the African American experience at the University of Michigan. We’ll learn about the pioneering students who redefined what it meant to belong at U-M and visit the places where campus social movements like the Black Action Movement and #BBUM coalesced.  \n\nGuided walking tour developed and led by student docents from the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory. Duration: 1.5 hours\; 1.4 miles.\n\nMeet at the steps of the Hatcher Graduate Library on the Diag.\n\nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email).\n\nRegistration required.\n\nDeveloped with support from the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies.
UID:145437-21897352@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145437
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Education,educational,free,history,tour,U-m History,umich200,university history,university of michigan history
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260202T181655
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Frances B. Furlong Scholarship Recital: Kevin Ludwig\, voice
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Kevin Ludwig performs a recital. \n\nThe Frances B. Furlong Scholarship and annual recital event were established by Ann (BS '57) and Charles Hutchins (BSE '57) in memory of music teacher Frances Furlong (1894-1997). The scholarship provides support for outstanding music students in the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance.
UID:144686-21895691@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144686
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260224T095937
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T210000
SUMMARY:Other:Highlighting Black Voices: Impact as Presence 
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting Black Voices: Impact as Presence is an annual Black History Month event hosted by the Urban Wordsmith Society in collaboration with Phi Eta Psi Fraternity\, Inc. The program creates an intentional space for Black students at the University of Michigan to gather\, reflect\, and celebrate African American leaders\, role models\, and generational curse-breakers whose work leaves a lasting imprint on the world.\nNow in its third year\, Highlighting Black Voices has featured influential speakers across art\, education\, activism\, and technology\, including Mama Sol\, a nationally recognized hip-hop and spoken word artist\; Dr. Umar\, a clinical and school psychologist\, Pan-Afrikanist\, and educator\; and Mykolas Rambus\, CEO and co-founder of Hush\, an AI cybersecurity and privacy company.\nAlongside keynote speakers\, the event uplifts student writers and poets by providing space for spoken word performances and storytelling rooted in lived experience. The mission of the program is not only to honor today’s leaders and mentors\, but also to affirm and nurture the future leaders\, educators\, and generational curse-breakers emerging within the campus community.\nThis year’s theme\, Impact as Presence\, centers on the power of embodiment and storytelling. The event emphasizes the importance of claiming space\, speaking truth\, and showing up fully—reminding Black students that their presence alone carries power\, meaning\, and influence.\n \nThe event will take place on February 27\, 2026\, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM\, at the Michigan Union — Kuenzel Ballroom. Attendees can expect an evening of reflection\, dialogue\, and creative expression designed to leave a lasting impact on both speakers and audience members.
UID:144882-21896090@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Michigan Union
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260227T181522
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Ice Hockey vs Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Ice Hockey vs Minnesota
UID:144959-21896203@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144959
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Ice Hockey
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260227T180231
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:🎲 Game Night Invitation 🎉
DESCRIPTION: \n🎲 Game Night Invitation 🎉\nJoin us for a fun-filled evening of food\, friendship\, and games with friends from U-M community!\n📅 Date: Friday\, February 27🍽 Dinner: 6:30 PM🎮 Game Night: 7:30 PM📍 Location: 1819 Willowtree Ln\, Ann Arbor (Willowtree Apartments Clubhouse)🚶‍♂️ Just a 10-minute walk from North Campus\nAll are welcome—come enjoy great company\, delicious food while it lasts\, and exciting games. We can’t wait to see you there!
UID:145973-21898197@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145973
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Willowtree Apartments Clubhouse
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260305T161832
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T200000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Mark Webster Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:The Mark Webster Reading Series showcases work by second-year MFA students in the Helen Zell Writers' Program. Held on Friday evenings\, Webster Readings present one poet and one fiction writer\, each introduced by a fellow writer also in the graduating cohort. As the culminating event for students of the program\, Webster Readings are hosted in partnership with the University of Michigan Museum of Art and held in Helmut Stern Auditorium. An opportunity to hear from emerging writers in a warm and relaxed setting\, these readings are free and open to the public. The Mark Webster Reading Series remembers the poetry and life of Mark Webster. Webster's work is available in the Hopwood Room.\nLogin at: https://tinyurl.com/Websters25-26\n\n7-8:00pm\, Friday\, March 13: Webster Reading featuring Micah Muhammad\, introduced by Desireé Dallagiacomo & Jennifer Nessel\, introduced by Renée Flory
UID:144979-21896233@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144979
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Department Of English Language And Literature,English Language And Literature,Graduate,Literary Arts,Literature,Mfa Program In Creative Writing,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,UMMA
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Stern Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260401T155400
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T230000
SUMMARY:Tours:Telescope Observing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments.\n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!\n\nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing.
UID:143097-21892077@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143097
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Education,educational,Family,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260218T181705
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:DMA Piano Concerto Concert
DESCRIPTION:Students pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Piano Performance / Pedagogy will perform piano concertos in collaboration with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra.\n\nThis partnership is sponsored by the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance with generous support from the Dr. Naomi J. Oliphant Endowed Music Fund established by alumna Naomi Oliphant (DMA ’82\, piano).\n\nPROGRAM\n\n*Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini*\, Rachmaninoff\nRong Sui\, soloist\n\nPiano Concerto No. 1\, Tchaikovsky \nShuaizhi Wang\, soloist    
UID:135446-21876838@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135446
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260225T181619
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Rachel Zephir\, band conducting
DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UID:144512-21895443@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144512
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260224T183212
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T235900
SUMMARY:Performance:Paint It Black Benefit Concert
DESCRIPTION:Paint It\, Black is a benefit house concert hosted by the Urban Wordsmith Society\, celebrating Black artistry\, community\, and creative expression at the University of Michigan.\n\nTaking place on February 27\, 2026\, from 9:00 PM to 12:00 AM\, immediately following our annual Highlighting Black Voices event\, this late-night experience centers emerging student creatives across disciplines. The night will feature live band performances\, singers\, rappers\, spoken word artists\, and visual art installations displayed throughout the space.\n\nDesigned as an intimate\, high-energy celebration\, Paint It\, Black creates a space where Black artists on campus are seen\, heard\, and honored. Guests can expect immersive art\, vibrant music\, and a strong sense of community.\n\nAll proceeds from the event will be donated to a charitable cause\, allowing art and community to give back in meaningful ways.
UID:144999-21896262@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144999
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Diversity,Free,In Person,Literature,Open Mic,Poetry,Social,Spoken Word,Writing
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260227T180145
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T234500
SUMMARY:Performance:Paint It\, Black
DESCRIPTION:The Urban Wordsmith Society presents Paint It\, Black\, a benefit house concert celebrating Black artistry\, creative expression\, and community at the University of Michigan. This intimate\, high-energy event will take place immediately following our annual Highlighting Black Voices event.\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 27\, 2026\, from 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM for a night showcasing the talents of emerging student artists\, including live band performances\, singers\, rappers\, spoken word\, and visual art installations throughout the space. All proceeds from the event will be donated to a charitable cause.\nExpect an atmosphere full of creativity\, connection\, and celebration — complete with a mocktail bar to keep the vibes flowing.\nStudents interested in performing or displaying their work can comment “I’m interested” and leave their email to receive further details.
UID:144619-21895580@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144619
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:UWS HOUSE
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260307T181529
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Cal State Fullerton
DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Cal State Fullerton
UID:146011-21898268@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146011
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics
LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260318T181526
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Michigan State
DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Michigan State
UID:146012-21898269@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146012
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball
LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium
CONTACT:
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