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SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\"
UID:146980-21900190@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260504T060004
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Cycling Nationals
DESCRIPTION:Cycling Nationals
UID:141561-21889016@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141561
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Madison
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260429T134150
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T100000
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 senior 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:148012-21902729@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260421T085257
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend.
UID:147884-21902209@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876528@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,accessibility,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Canvas,Digital Accessibility,Diversity,Generative Ai,Inclusion,Pedagogy,Scholarship,Teaching And Learning,technology
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market.
UID:147882-21902112@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260427T125240
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T143000
SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - ChemBio Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CHEM 1400 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 10:00-10:30 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Courtney Henthorn\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Jennifer Bridwell-Rabb\n*Title of Talk:* Structure-Function Relationships in the Chlorophyll Catabolic Enzyme Pheophytinase\n\n*Time:* 10:30-11:00 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Antigone Wilson\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Sarah Keane\n*Title of Talk:* Investigating the RNA determinants of a non-canonical RNA-RNA interaction in Listeria monocytogenes\n\n*Time:* 11:00-11:30 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Ellie Hong\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Anna Mapp\n*Title of Talk:* Towards the Development of a Modular Lipopeptidomimetic Platform for Rapid Discovery of Transcriptional Coactivator Inhibitors\n\n*Time:* 11:30 AM-12:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Max Unger\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Alison Narayan & Prof. Bob Kennedy (Co-Advised)\n*Title of Talk:* Towards a droplet microfluidics platform for high-throughput directed evolution of enzymes for biocatalysis \n\n*Time:* 12:00-1:00 PM\nBreak\n\n*Time:* 1:00-1:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Hannah Morris\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Ryan Bailey\n*Title of Talk:* Resonance-enhanced\, label-free detection in free solution using dynamic droplet microfluidic gratings\n\n*Time:* 1:30-2:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Xiaoyan Li\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Kristin Koutmou\n*Title of Talk:* TBD\n\n*Time:* 2:00-2:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Jiying Liu\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Neil Marsh\n*Title of Talk:* Viperin: From an Antiviral Defense Protein to a Regulator of Mitochondrial Gene Expression
UID:147971-21902651@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147971
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1400
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260429T122011
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
SUMMARY:Other:Michigan Robotics Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Inspired4Robotics Hackathon\, happening on May 7th and 8th! We’re celebrating the opening of the Robot Garage\, a library of free-to-use robots and robotics components\, by holding this hackathon!\n\nStarting at 10am on Thursday\, May 7th\, your goal is to build a prototype to pitch an idea for a product\, demonstration\, or even a research direction! Along with all the resources and components in the Robot Garage\, we will provide technical support\, access to a makerspace\, and mentorship to help you get started. The top three teams win cash prizes to fund their future work. And all teams have the opportunity to apply for mini-grants to continue their work using the space\, and fund their project. A panel of judges will select the group of winners based on a final presentation. Participants get bonus points if their project can double as a demonstration of a concept in STEM\, and be adapted by the department for future outreach and educational events! We’re looking for inspired explorations that showcase the interdisciplinary nature of robotics.
UID:148002-21902711@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148002
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate Students,Hackathon,Robotics
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - FRB 4150
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260501T125331
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cosmo-Astro Seminar | Taming projection effects in EFTofLSS analysis of DESI DR1 and beyond
DESCRIPTION:The analysis of galaxy clustering measurements from surveys like Euclid or DESI is likely to be affected by the so-called projection effects\, which causes the 1D marginals of the analysis to not contain the bestfit\; this is a serious issue which can potentially harm the cosmological interpretation of these analyses. In this talk I will present a few avenues to tackle this issue\, either using simulation-calibrated priors\, a frequentist framework\, or a reparametrization approach. All of these approaches can significantly reduce the projection effects\, following different strategies. Specifically\, I will show the application of these methods to current DESI DR1 data\, and will compare the results among them and with the baseline DESI analysis\, discussing as well the prospects for DESI DR2 and Euclid future analysis.
UID:148038-21902870@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148038
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Physics
LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3247 Neal Lab
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260504T063112
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab
DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1943735Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC
UID:147705-21901635@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147705
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260429T110903
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps
DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery
UID:148001-21902695@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260401T103514
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T130000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Learn to Meditate in 3 days
DESCRIPTION:Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation\, rejuvenation\, and inner connect in just three session.\n\nMeditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout\, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60\,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration\, heightened awareness\, and presence in the moment\, allowing a shift from thinking to feeling. Meditation also leads to a deeper state of relaxation\, regulating the stress response and promoting numerous health benefits.\n\nThe session will be guided by a trainer via Zoom meeting for all 3 days from noon to 1 p.m. All U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join at no cost. No prior experience with meditation is required.\n\nEvent Details\n*When: Every month for 3 days (attending all 3 sessions is recommended)*\n\nThe session is Remote over Zoom and upon registration you will have the Zoom MeetingId and Passcode\nSee Related Links for registration\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by Information Technology and Services (ITS) Teaching & Learning\, and is provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.\n\nJoin the MCommunity group for email updates – Meditation for wellness
UID:128708-21890330@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128708
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260504T112023
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Arabic Placement test_May 7\, 2026 (12pm-3pm EST)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test takes approximately three hours in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site\, and it is worth a total of 48 points.c. Right after finishing with the reading portion\, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.Important: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the first two portions of the test. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.How is the result calculated?Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.Where can I view my results? Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.\nImportant information about the test* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student\, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in\, you will be required to retake the test.* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test. * The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa)\, NOT colloquial Arabic.* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge in Standard Arabic (fuSHa)\, feel free to register in Arabic 101.* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before\, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM\, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.* If you place in or beyond the 401 level\, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in\, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.* Arabic 101\, 121\, 201\, 221\, 401\, 501 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 122\, 202\, 222\, 402\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan\, Syria\, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of Standard Arabic (fuSHa).If you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the Arabic program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu
UID:145815-21897845@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145815
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Zoom/Camvas
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260224T101438
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
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:143999-21894503@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:20260507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
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:138950-21900823@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
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DTSTAMP:20260504T112020
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T143000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.
UID:102102-21902348@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260417T102408
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Global Psychedelic Survey 2025
DESCRIPTION:This talk is part of the Michigan Psychedelic Center's 2026 Seminar Series: Psychedelics — From Cells to Society. Learn more about the series at michmed.org/rwYjR.\n\nBackground\nPsychedelic substances have been used for millennia among communities around the world. Understanding the diverse lived experiences of people who use psychedelics is critical to inclusively advancing psychedelic-related public policy\, harm reduction and clinical study design.\n\nMethods\nThe Global Psychedelic Survey (GPS) 2025 is an online multi-lingual cross-sectional international survey developed by over 80 academic collaborators and 40 non-government organizations. It gathered details on characteristics\, psychedelic and other substance use\, and associated self-reported outcomes among a global sample of people who use psychedelics. \n\nResults\nGPS 2025 recruited 9087 respondents (mean age: 41.8 years) from 105 countries. Most respondents had used psilocybin (87.3%)\, LSD (73.4%) and MDMA (71.9%). Personal growth was the most cited reason for use (85.7%)\, followed by recreation (61.5%)\, and general wellbeing (61.3%). We found significant regional differences in primary variables like access (e.g.\, more regulated access in Canada/USA\, online dealer access in Asia\, spiritual leader access in Central/South America)\, substances used (e.g.\, more nitrous oxide and ketamine use in Canada/USA and Oceania\, synthetic tryptamine use in Asia)\, and reasons for use (e.g.\, more use for mental and physical health in Canada/US\, boredom and productivity in Asia).\n\nDiscussion\nGPS 2025 extends our understanding of global psychedelic use\, revealing a complex and heterogeneous global community that spans continents\, languages\, and traditions. Continued efforts to integrate community-based evidence with clinical research and international policy development will be essential to optimize the potential personal\, public health and therapeutic benefits of psychedelics\, while minimizing associated risks and harms.\n\nSpeaker\nPhilippe Lucas\, PhD\, is a cannabis and psychedelic researcher and a lifelong safe access advocate. In 1999\, Philippe founded the Vancouver Island Compassion Society\, one of Canada’s first medical cannabis dispensaries\, and he was founding Board Chair of the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies Canada. Following a term on Victoria’s City Council\, he worked as VP\, Global Patient Research & Access at Tilray\, where he oversaw a comprehensive international clinical and observational cannabis research program. Currently\, he is Director\, Research & Safe Access at MAPS\, and a Research Affiliate at the University of Michigan’s Psychedelic Center\, and his studies include the Global Psychedelic Survey 2023/25.
UID:147667-21901543@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147667
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Medicine,Research,Webcast
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260427T141309
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T163000
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SUMMARY:Tours:Leigh Steinberg Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a book signing with Leigh Steinberg for his new book\, “The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories”\n\nThe U-M Injury Prevention Center is excited to host a book signing with Leigh Steinberg\, author\, sports-agent\, and philanthropist to celebrate the release of his new book\, “The Comeback: A Playbook for Turning Life's Setbacks Into Victories.” The event will include an introduction and welcome by Dr. Douglas Wiebe\, director of the U-M Injury Prevention Center\, as well as Jarrett Irons\, entrepreneur and former captain of the University of Michigan football team. All registered attendees will receive a free copy of the book with their ticket. This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided.\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the U-M Department of Epidemiology\, the U-M Concussion Center\, and Jarrett Irons.
UID:147816-21901998@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147816
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Concussion,Free,Injury Prevention
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room
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DTSTAMP:20260504T112020
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.
UID:102102-21902349@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour
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DTSTAMP:20260218T160909
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Caswell Diabetes Institute Community Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Addictive Eating\nLearn about the complex relationship between food addiction\, obesity\, and the underlying neurobiological mechanisms. We will explore the impact of dietary factors\, dopamine signaling\, and behavioral patterns on food addiction and obesity. This interactive session will dive into how highly processed foods are designed to trigger cravings\, the psychological effects of targeted advertising\, why certain groups may be more vulnerable to these influences\, and the brain mechanisms that underlie the response to addictive foods.\n\nAshley Gearhardt\, Ph.D. \nClinical Science Area Chair and Professor of Psychology \nUniversity of Michigan
UID:145685-21897696@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145685
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,Nutrition,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Research,Science,seminar
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260427T141648
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:America at 250\, with Special Emphasis on the Proposition that All Men are Created Equal
DESCRIPTION:Two-hundred and fifty years ago\, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year\, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.” This year\, Americans are once again discussing issues of creational equality and birth equality—this time in the context of a great debate over the meaning of birthright citizenship. How will the Supreme Court decide this issue? How should it decide? What would Lincoln have thought about the current debate? Yale Law School Professor Akhil Reed Amar will examine these and related questions through the lens of his recent book\,  Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution\, 1840–1920.
UID:147300-21900655@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147300
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:American History,Americas Constitution,Author Talk,booksigning
LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres
DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows.
UID:146151-21898488@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260121T093433
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:For Pete's Sake: Pete Seeger Birthday Concert
DESCRIPTION:“A good song reminds us what we're fighting for.” –Pete Seeger\n\nThe annual Pete Seeger Birthday Concert returns to The Ark with an all-star celebration honoring the life and work of singer\, songwriter\, activist\, and national conscience\, Pete Seeger\, who passed in 2014. The evening will be filled with storytelling and singalongs in the true uplifting Seeger audience participation tradition.
UID:144185-21894806@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144185
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved
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