Exhibition:CAS Exhibit. Making Armenian Americans - Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project
2026-04-21 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit)
Making Armenian Americans
Curators: Michael Pifer (U-M| MES) and Kathryn Babayan (U-M|History)
Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project

Making 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.

Exhibition:Flyways
2026-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | 202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration, political exile, queerness, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals, props, even her parents—are then photographed, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling.

*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html.

Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition
2026-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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.

Galbreath 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.

This 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.

Telegraph 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.

On 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.

Working 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.

Furthermore, 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.

Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World
2026-04-21 09:00 - 20:00 | Hatcher Graduate Library
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.

However, 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.

This 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.

Anna 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.

Workshop / Seminar:Student Success Network Appreciation Brunch
2026-04-21 09:00 - 10:30 | 4th Floor Ruthven Commons (Ruthven-4150)
You’re invited to celebrate!Please join us for the Student Success Network Appreciation Brunch on Tuesday, April 21, from 9:00–10:30 AM in the Ruthven Fourth Floor Commons as we recognize and celebrate the time and energy you dedicated to Student Success Network teams this year.This open-house gathering is an opportunity to stop by at your convenience—no formal remarks, just delicious food, and time to connect, reflect, and celebrate with colleagues.Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, April 7. Thank you for all you contributed this year—we look forward to celebrating with you!

Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition
2026-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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.

Swafford’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.

In 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.

Swafford 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.

Recreational / Games:Schokoladenstunde
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Modern Languages Building - 3110
German Lecturer, Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu), brings German chocolate to snack on and games to play (e.g. Tabu), all while chatting in German.

Conference / Symposium:Symposium on Judaism and Film
2026-04-21 10:00 - 18:00 | Michigan League - Koessler Room
This symposium celebrates the forthcoming 38-chapter volume The Oxford Handbook of Judaism and Film edited by Olga Gershenson. This volume offers the first comprehensive survey of the flourishing interdisciplinary field, while challenging the geographic and conceptual boundaries of Jewish cinema. For too long, the field has circled around a narrow set of places and stories, about immigration, assimilation, antisemitism, and the Holocaust. This Handbook proposes a broader, more capacious understanding of Jewish film—one that moves past the assumption that Jewishness on screen must be mimetic, historical, or tied to the US, Europe, and Israel. Highlighting new research on Jews on and off screen in India, Ethiopia, Turkey, Mexico, the Arab world, and beyond, the contributions show how Jewishness operates as a global interpretive mode rather than a fixed set of themes. This expanded lens reveals how Jewish frames of thinking, cultural practices, and historical experiences structure filmmaking and spectatorship across wildly diverse geographies and contexts. The result challenges old stereotypes and opens up a bigger, more complex world of Jewish film.

This symposium is an experimental and experiential format. Instead of formal presentations, we will have three kinds of sessions: Salons, Classrooms, and Screenings.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Michigan League, Koessler Room (3rd Floor)
10:00 - 10:30 AM Welcome
10:30-11:15 AM Session 1: Judaism in Hollywood Biblical Epics
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Session 2: Jews in Indian Cinemas
12:30 - 2:15 PM Lunch Break
2:15 - 3:00 PM Session 3: Reading Jewish Films as Jewish Texts
3:15 - 4:15 PM Session 4: Disability films and the Aftermath of the Holocaust
4:30 - 5:15 PM Session 5: Pedagogy, Judaism, and Film

MONDAY, APRIL 20
Michigan League, Room D (3rd Floor)
10:00 - 10:45 AM Session 6: Fashion and Whiteness in American Jewish Immigration Films
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Session 7: Judaism on Screen: from “Off the Derech” to Haredi
12:15 - 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM Session 8: Erwin Leiser’s Holocaust Documentary "Mein Kampf" (1960)
3:00 - 4:00 PM Session 9: Jewish Film Festivals
4:15 - 5:00 PM Session 10: Jewishness in Post-Stalinist Soviet Cinema and TV

Rackham Graduate School, Amphitheater (4th Floor)
6:30 - 8:30 PM Film Screening: "Sabbath Queen" (2024, dir. Sandi Simcha DuBowski, USA, 105 min)
8:30 - 9:00 PM Session 11: Post-screening Discussion

This feature documentary follows Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie's epic journey as the dynastic heir of 38 generations of Orthodox rabbis including the Chief Rabbis of Israel. He is torn between rejecting and embracing his destiny and becomes a drag-queen rebel, a queer bio-dad and the founder of Lab/Shul, a pop-up experimental congregation. Sabbath Queen joins Amichai as he reinvents religion and ritual, challenges patriarchy and supremacy, champions interfaith love, and stands up for peace and an end to the Occupation in Israel/Palestine.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 21
Michigan League, Koessler Room (3rd Floor)
10:00 - 10:45 AM Session 12: Ethiopian Jews on Screens
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Session 13: Jews in Arab Cinemas
12:15 - 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM Session 14: Jewish-Muslim Relations in Film
3:00 - 4:00 PM Session 15: Jewish British Cinema

Rackham Graduate School, Amphitheater (4th Floor)
6:30 - 8:30 PM Film Screening: "My One and Only" (2025, dir. David Tauber, Israel, 104 min.)
8:30 - 9:00 PM Session 16: Post-screening Discussion

Weeks after giving birth to her first child, a young ultra-Orthodox woman arrives at her rabbi's wife's home, claiming her husband has been replaced. He looks identical, but she insists he's a double. Does she need psychiatric care, or is her husband a demon? This mystery drama can be read as a nuanced exploration of how people change in relationships or as a new instance of Israeli horror productions.

Co-Sponsors:
Department of Film, Television, and Media
Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival

Workshop / Seminar:Joint Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics and ISR-Zwerdling Seminar in Labor Economics: Tuesday, April 21
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:50 | Institute For Social Research - 1430 AC
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Exhibition:The 2026 IP Exhibition
2026-04-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Off Campus Location
All Stamps seniors who are enrolled in the year-long Integrative Project course participate in the IP Exhibition held each spring, which is the culmination of their thesis work. The senior studio spaces in the Stamps Art & Architecture Building are transformed into exhibition space, with 4D work featured in a group screening and reel, and selected projects displayed in the A&A Street Gallery.

Exhibition Dates: April 20 – May 2, 2026
Art & Architecture Building, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd
Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening Reception: Friday, April 24, 1-8 p.m.

Film/Video Screenings will take place in the Art & Architecture Auditorium on Friday, April 24 and Friday, May 1.

Livestream / Virtual:A Modern Job Search for Experienced Professionals
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Off Campus Location
Searching for a job today requires more than submitting applications. Join this practical webinar to learn a proven 5-step framework that transforms your search from overwhelming to strategic.

As a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach with extensive recruiting experience, Damian Zikakis, ’79, will guide you through determining your focus, crafting compelling marketing materials, uncovering hidden opportunities, and mastering interviews. You’ll discover how to leverage AI tools at every stage, answer “Tell me about yourself” with impact, and deploy networking strategies that actually work.

Want to join a live demo? Bring your CliftonStrengths results ($25) and your resume, and Damian will show you how to use your strengths to stand out! If you’re looking for a free alternative, you can try the VIA Character Strengths Survey instead, though the demo itself will focus on CliftonStrengths.

Workshop / Seminar:Cargo, Ships, and Harbors: The Ribosome-Mitochondria Link- Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Medical Science Unit I - 5330
Please join us for a seminar presented by Dr. Ahmad Jomaa, University of Virginia

Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Building a Small Hydropower Station in Mao-era China
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Weiser Hall - 10th Floor
By the end of the 1970s, the Chinese claimed to have built just under 90,000 small hydropower stations across the country. This talk, based on a chapter from an in-progress book, explores the micro-history of a single such hydropower station. From planning, finance, and construction, to labor, operation, and maintenance, Professor Ghosh’s goal is to explain the political economy that enabled the Chinese to mount small hydropower projects and connect them to local grids, thereby contributing to our understanding of subnational governance and center-local relations in Mao-era China.

Arunabh Ghosh (BA Haverford; PhD Columbia) is a professor in the History Department at Harvard University. A historian of modern China, his interests include social and economic history, history of science and statecraft, environmental history, and transnational history. Ghosh is the author of *Making it Count: Statistics and Statecraft in the Early People’s Republic of China* (Princeton, 2020). He is working on a book titled *The Significance of Small Things: Hydropower and Rural Energy in China* (under contract with Stanford University Press).

Performance:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim, carillon
2026-04-21 12:00 - 12:30 | Burton Memorial Tower
Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim perform on the Charles Baird Carillon, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell, which strikes the hour, weighs 12 tons, while the smallest bell, 4½ octaves above, weighs just 15 pounds.

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

Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense
2026-04-21 12:00 - 16:00 | William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room
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.

Workshop / Seminar:Digital Ecosystems and Data Regulation
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:20 | North Quad - 4300

Exhibition:Exposition Innovation Showcase
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Leinweber LCSIB - Room LCSIB 1125
UMSI is also hosting an Innovation Showcase in conjunction with Exposition. This is an opportunity for UMSI students to demonstrate a new product, service, or innovative idea to an audience which will include UMSI Advisory Board members. Attendees will browse the room, and participating students will display their innovations or prototypes and provide hands-on demonstrations, gaining valuable feedback in the process. This event will be especially suited to students interested in furthering their entrepreneurial ideas and innovations.

Performance:Adam Lenhart, carillon
2026-04-21 13:20 - 13:50 | Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
Graduate student Adam Lenhart performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.

Thirty-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.

Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event
2026-04-21 14:00 | Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700)
Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite!

Workshop / Seminar:Economic History: Sebastian Sotelo
2026-04-21 14:30 - 15:50 | North Quad - 4325

Lecture / Discussion:Application workshop
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | East Hall - 1360
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Presentation:International Studies Virtual Information Session and Q&A
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Off Campus Location
Please note: This information session will be held virtually ET through Zoom. This webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once you've registered the joining information will be sent to your email.

Register at: https://myumi.ch/Z2jjQ

Students considering a major or minor in International Studies are strongly encouraged to attend an International Studies Information Session and Q&A. The International Studies program coordinator will discuss:

• Prerequisites
• Major and minor requirements
• Sub-plans
• How to declare
• Additional majors and minors offered at the International Institute
• Study abroad, grants, and internships
• Relevance of an International Studies major or minor

Undeclared students should plan to attend an International Studies Information Session and Q&A. A half-hour presentation will be followed by questions and discussion. For dates of all upcoming sessions, please review the PICS event calendar. If you have questions, please email is-michigan@umich.edu.

Parents and prospective students are welcome. For more information, please email is-michigan@umich.edu. Prospective students who would like to receive correspondence about International Studies related orientations, events, and special announcements should sign up for the International Studies Prospective Student email list: https://myumi.ch/29DWZ

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

Well-being:Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adults
2026-04-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Off Campus Location
Are you looking to gain better control of your thoughts and emotions? Our Psychological Clinic invites adults 18 and older to participate in our weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group sessions, held virtually for your convenience. Learn practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and challenging situations with the support of experienced clinicians and peers.

Why Choose DBT Group Therapy?
Group sessions offer unique benefits, including opportunities to learn new techniques, share experiences, and build supportive connections. You’ll develop practical skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance—essential tools for managing strong emotions and handling stress. Research shows that connecting with peers in a supportive group environment encourages real-world growth, accountability, and lasting change.

Program Details:
- Who: Adults 18+ interested in building coping skills, managing emotions, and improving relationships.
- When: Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (via Zoom).
- Structure: The program runs in ongoing 4-month cycles, each focusing on a different theme.
- Flexible Start: New participants can join at the first Tuesday session of any month.
- Cost: $45 per session (insurance may help cover costs).

Other:QMSS Community Hours: Winter 2026
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Weiser Hall - 110
QMSS Community Hours are open to all students as a place to build community, work, study, and get help & support from QMSS Peer Mentors and GSIs.

QMSS Community Hours are designed to be a casual, supportive, weekly community-building and open study hours event for students in the QMSS Community (i.e., students previously or currently enrolled in any QMSS courses, declared QMSS minors, and student friends of the QMSS program). QMSS Community Hours are a supplement to traditional office hours during which students can come to chat with QMSS Peer Mentors, make friends in the QMSS program, and work independently or in groups on problem sets, projects, and/or exam studying.

During Community Hours, 1-2 GSIs from each QMSS 201 and QMSS 301 course will be present for at least 1 hour for potential student questions, and there will be plenty of open space to work on your own or with friends without a GSI if that's what you prefer. QMSS Peer Mentors will always be present for the entire event to chat about navigating the QMSS minor, finding, applying for, and getting offers for summer internships that utilize QMSS skills, life as a student at the University of Michigan, or anything else they've been thinking about lately and seeking additional support or resources for!

Open to all students! Light snacks will be provided & soft coffee house-style background music will be played during the events.

The image alt-text of the Winter 2026 QMSS Community Hours schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, January 14 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, January 20 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Wednesday, January 28 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, February 3 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Wednesday, February 11 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, February 17 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Wednesday, February 25 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, March 10 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Wednesday, March 18 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, March 24 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Wednesday, April 1 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, April 7 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Wednesday, April 15 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
- Tuesday, April 21 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm

Film Screening:"My One and Only" (2025) Film Screening
2026-04-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheater
Weeks after giving birth to her first child, a young ultra-Orthodox woman arrives at her rabbi's wife's home, claiming her husband has been replaced. He looks identical, but she insists he's a double. Does she need psychiatric care, or is her husband a demon? This mystery drama can be read as a nuanced exploration of how people change in relationships or as a new instance of Israeli horror productions.

Workshop / Seminar:FILM SCREENINGS - Symposium on Judaism and Film
2026-04-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Rackham Graduate School Ampitheater
Film Screenings as part of the 2025-26 Frankel Institute's Symposium on Judaism and Film. Screenings will take place in Rackham Amphitheater from 6:30 - 9 PM on the following dates:
Monday, April 20 - Sabbath Queen (2024, dir. Sandi Simcha DuBowski, USA, 105 min) Tuesday, April 21 - My One and Only (2025, dir. David Tauber, Israel, 104 min.)
This symposium celebrates the forthcoming 38-chapter volume, The Oxford Handbook of Judaism and Film, edited by Olga Gershenson. A screening is a session that follows a film that focuses on the issues discussed in the Handbook. Screenings will take place at night and will feature discussions with the contributors and other scholars in the relevant fields.

Livestream / Virtual:Food Literacy for All
2026-04-21 18:30 - 19:50 | Off Campus Location
Food Literacy for All is a community-academic partnership course at the University of Michigan supported by the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative, Program in the Environment, School for Environment & Sustainability, and our Michigan-based community partners.

From January to April 2026, Food Literacy for All features dynamic guest speakers each Tuesday evening (6:30-7:50 PM) to address the challenges and opportunities of diverse food systems. This year, we will hear talks on changemaker chefs, seed rematriation, student food movements, soil science and politics, city urban agriculture directors, labor practices in the meatpacking industry, and much more. The course is primarily virtual and livestreamed as Zoom Webinars.

Register for free as a community member on our website. As a registrant, you can attend the sessions that interest you/fit your schedule.

Rather participate for course credit in the Winter 2026 semester? Enroll in the 2-credit, primarily virtual class as an undergraduate (ENVIRON 444) or receive graduate-level credit (EAS 444).

Performance:An Evening of Songs at the Keene Theater
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
Join us for an evening of enjoying the works of student songwriters in Alex Wand's course on songwriting, as part of the RC Music program.

Performance:Student Composer Concert Series
2026-04-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall
Presented by the Department of Composition, the Student Composer Concert Series features new works written by University of Michigan undergraduate and graduate students.

Performance:Rhiannon Giddens
2026-04-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Hill Auditorium
“Few artists are so fearless and so ravenous in their exploration.” (Pitchfork)

Artist, composer, author, and educator Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music — with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities — into just about every field imaginable. She has centered her work on lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased, advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art.

A founding member of the landmark Black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops and the all-female banjo supergroup Our Native Daughters, Giddens is as much a curator as a creator, serving as artistic director of the Silkroad Ensemble, hosting a podcast that digs deep into opera arias, publishing two children’s books, and even performing music for the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption II, one of the best-selling video games of all time. Giddens takes the stage with her latest musical explorations for this capstone concert following her residency with the U-M Arts Initiative.

Performance:Crystal Bowersox
2026-04-21 20:00 | ARK Reserved
“She has a keen, finely honed pop instinct all her own” –The New York Times

Crystal Bowersox, a northwest Ohio native, has built her world around music. By the age of 10, she was performing in local clubs and venues. On the cusp of 18 and with a curious heart, Crystal moved to Chicago, IL, where she spent her days busking on subway platforms between working odd jobs and attending school.

Chicago’s rich musical history helped Bowersox to broaden her musical horizons. Ultimately, Bowersox auditioned for the ninth season of American Idol, and her time on the show proved to be well spent. In 2010, her debut album, “Farmer’s Daughter” was released on Jive Records and since, she has since released 3 LP’s, two EPs, several singles, and is currently developing a theatrical rock concert titled, "Trauma Queen". Crystal has recorded and performed alongside several notable names and additionally, has used her voice and talents to benefit several organizations close to her heart.
