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DTSTAMP:20260428T111705
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T080000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Byrne Conference on Stochastic Analysis in Finance and Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Attendance is free\, but online registration is required for all attendees who are not speakers. sites.google.com/umich.edu/byrneconference2026\n\nSpeakers \nAgostino Capponi (Columbia University)\nRama Cont (University of Oxford)\nGiorgio Ferrari (Bielefeld University)\nAnran Hu (Columbia University)\nKasper Larsen (Rutgers University)\nMartin Larsson (Carnegie Mellon University)\nJin Ma (University of Southern California)\nAlpar Meszaros (Durham University)\nSergey Nadtochiy (Carnegie Mellon University)\nJustin Sirignano (University of Oxford)\nRenyuan Xu (Stanford University)\nPhillip Yam (Chinese University of Hong Kong)\nThaleia Zariphopoulou (University of Texas at Austin)\nYufei Zhang (Imperial College London)\nLingjiong Zhu (Florida State University)\n\nVenue \nAll the talks will be held in Helmut Stern Auditorium at University of Michigan Museum of Art\, located at 525 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nOrganizers \nErhan Bayraktar (University of Michigan)\nAsaf Cohen (University of Michigan)\nIbrahim Ekren (University of Michigan)\n\nAcknowledgement\nThis meeting is partially funded by the Department of Mathematics\, Jack Byrne Center for Financial Mathematics and Risk Management\, and Curtis E. Huntington Honorary fund.
UID:144581-21895511@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144581
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:conference,In Person,Mathematics,Networking
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260429T134150
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T100000
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:148012-21902755@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:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T170000
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:147884-21902235@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
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T170000
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:147882-21902138@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
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DTSTAMP:20260430T164108
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial
DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm
UID:147925-21902436@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260505T082026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Summer 2026 Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Join CAEN for a series of workshops designed to transform how you research\, teach\, and work using the University of Michigan’s secure GenAI services. Whether you are a beginner or looking to master \"Context Engineering\,\" these sessions provide the frameworks and hands-on experience needed to lead in the age of AI. These workshops are open to the campus community.  Secure & Private: All workshops utilize U-M’s GenAI services\, ensuring your prompts and data are never used to train external models.
UID:147694-21901613@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147694
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260331T090916
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessible Word Documents
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about how to create accessible Word documents. This workshop will cover core accessibility best practices for documents\, including alt text\, heading hierarchy\, descriptive hyperlinks\, color contrast\, tables\, and more. We will demonstrate how to apply accessibility features within the Microsoft Word platform and implement fixes based on the built-in Accessibility Checker results.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:147266-21900613@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147266
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Accessibility,Communication,Digital Accessibility,Disability,Discussion,Inclusion,Virtual,Workshop
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260401T103514
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T130000
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:128708-21900747@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:20260409T152401
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T133000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Are You LinkedIn? (for Graduate Students)
DESCRIPTION:Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally\, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest.  Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network. If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account\, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.\n\nBrought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.
UID:147597-21901323@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147597
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTAMP:20260505T063129
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T133000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Are You LinkedIn? (for Graduate Students)
DESCRIPTION:Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally\, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network. If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account\, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/108544 #UCC
UID:147801-21901982@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147801
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DTSTAMP:20260505T082026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Summer 2026 Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Join CAEN for a series of workshops designed to transform how you research\, teach\, and work using the University of Michigan’s secure GenAI services. Whether you are a beginner or looking to master \"Context Engineering\,\" these sessions provide the frameworks and hands-on experience needed to lead in the age of AI. These workshops are open to the campus community.  Secure & Private: All workshops utilize U-M’s GenAI services\, ensuring your prompts and data are never used to train external models.
UID:147694-21901614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147694
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:
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DTSTAMP:20260501T153052
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T180000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Financial Empowerment Initiative
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants will get curious about where their money beliefs come from\, hear from their peers about what they think about money\, and learn how to rewrite a money story that helps start to create a healthier relationship with money. \n \nThis event is the first of five for the Financial Empowerment Initiative. Find the full schedule of events. Participants are welcome to attend one or all events\, as able.\n \nThe Financial Empowerment Initiative (FEI) was developed by CEW+ as a series of workshops that teaches participants to understand the psycho-social and emotional factors impacting financial decision-making behaviors and the alignment of those behaviors with long-term goals. The FEI workshops focus on participants developing a better understanding of their own financial decision-making processes\, by exploring the underlying psychological\, social\, and generational roots that underlie their individual financial choices\, to become equipped with the self-knowledge to be empowered to take charge of their own financial well-being.
UID:148041-21902877@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148041
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Postdoctoral Research Fellows
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Common Room
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DTSTAMP:20260430T150900
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Sekhmet Unraveled
DESCRIPTION:Poetry\, movement\, and theater merge contemporary realities with ancestral memories to re-author the histories of Egyptology and examine what it means to be Egyptian\, Nubian\, and American. *Sekhmet Unraveled* invites audiences to celebrate contemporary and ancient cultures in a museum space and rethink how they engage with history\, art\, and heritage within and beyond the museum.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public and is appropriate for all ages\; please enter through the Kelsey Museum’s Maynard Street entrance. The performance will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM\, with a talkback session and refreshments to follow.\n\nRSVP required—sign up here to reserve your spot: https://myumi.ch/P3yjQ. \n\nTo learn more about this performance\, visit the HERitage emBODYment website: https://heritageembodyment.square.site/upcoming.
UID:148026-21902857@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148026
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Discussion,Free,History,Interdisciplinary,Museum,Music,Poetry,Storytelling,Theater
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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DTSTAMP:20260302T163026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T193000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Social Anxiety & Skills Group for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself worrying about what others think\, avoiding social situations\, or wishing you could feel more confident and comfortable in groups? You’re not alone. Our 8-week social anxiety group therapy offers a supportive space to build social skills\, overcome anxiety\, and connect with others facing similar challenges.\n\nWhat to Expect in Our Group Therapy:\n+ Learn to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns\n+ Build practical coping skills for social situations\n+ Practice new strategies in a safe\, supportive\, and confidential environment\n\nDetails:\n- Who: Adults age 18+ experiencing social anxiety\, performance anxiety\, or seeking to gain confidence in social settings\n- When: Tuesdays\, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.\, (8 weeks)\n- Dates: April 21 – June 16\, 2026\n- Where: In-person at our conveniently located mental health clinic\, 210 S. 5th Ave.\, downtown Ann Arbor\n\nWhy Choose Group Therapy?\nGroup therapy for social anxiety provides unique benefits over individual counseling. In a group setting\, you’ll not only learn new skills but also practice them in real-time with support from peers. Many participants report faster growth and greater confidence from sharing experiences and encouragement in a group.\n\nRegistration & More Information:\n\nSpaces are limited to ensure a personalized and engaging group environment.
UID:146099-21898386@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146099
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:anxiety,Faculty,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,managing anxiety,mental health,psychology,Social Anxiety,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T230000
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:146151-21898514@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:20260414T144814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260602T233000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects.
UID:147739-21901688@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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