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DTSTAMP:20260709T133250
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Alternative Affinities: Constellations of Kinship and Community
DESCRIPTION:The Kleinfamilie\, or “nuclear family\,” endures as a core structure that helps to define human relations. With roots in the eighteenth century\, the Kleinfamilie provided a social and economic foundation for the rise of the modern nation state. However\, the heterogeneous and multidimensional ways individuals and communities connect with one another today require a broader focus. A more fluid and encompassing term\, “kinship\,” offers a way of seeing and describing those ties that extend beyond the nuclear family and are by nature shifting and\ntemporary.\n\nUsing kinship as a framework\, Heidi Schlipphacke’s book The Aesthetics of Kinship: Form and Family in the Long Eighteenth Century (Bucknell University Press\, 2023) reexamines 18th-century German novels and dramas to uncover alternative affinities that are hidden when exclusively considered through the walled-off Kleinfamilie. Sclipphacke’s investigation belongs to a larger body of recent scholarly work seeking to reconceive of  repurpose the term “kinship.” For example\, Jennifer Evans’s The Queer Art of History: Queer Kinship after Fascism (Duke University Press\, 2023) deploys kinship as an analytic category to demonstrate how queer and trans people in postwar and contemporary Germany navigated citizenship\, love\, and public and family life. A broader investigation into kinship\, Adele E. Clarke’s and Donna Harraway’s edited volume\nMaking Kin Not Population: Reconceiving Generations (The University of Chicago Press\, 2018) contemplates questions of reproductive and environmental justice to\nconsider how we establish personal and public connections today. Building on recent interventions like these\, this conference will approach kinship as an interdisciplinary tool for exploring relational networks and the formation of personal and collective identity within–and in opposition to–“Western\,” modern\, white\, heterosexual\, and even anthropocentric norms.
UID:149285-21906191@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149285
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:European Studies,Germany,Germanic Languages And Literatures,German Studies,German,Free,global,European,Ecology,Conference,Books,In Person,LGBT,Language,International,Interdisciplinary,Humanities,Graduate Students,Graduate School,Graduate
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DTSTAMP:20260716T000013
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T140000
SUMMARY:Other:15's Match vs. MSU
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan play their rivals MSU at home.
UID:148063-21902899@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148063
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Mitchell Field
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260622T092756
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T123000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe session involves 3 simple steps:\n\nBreathing\nRelaxation\nMeditation\n\nDeep breathing bring a pause followed by Relaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself  by listening to your heart’s voice. This is the art of Heartfulness Meditation. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.
UID:143758-21893971@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143758
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260716T032052
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2026 - 2027
DESCRIPTION:First-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.
UID:149176-21906072@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Wolverine Room (Union, 3rd Floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260504T132544
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:The Work of Death: U-M Anthropology Four Field Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Anthropology will host its annual Four Field Symposium on Friday\, Oct. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Michigan Union Pendleton Room (second floor). Titled “The Work of Death\,” the symposium will gather our four anthropology subfields for speaker presentations and discussion that bring multiple scholarly perspectives to bear on death and dying — universal human experiences with profound cultural\, biological\, social\, and linguistic dimensions. Join us to explore death-related themes through time and across human societies. \n\nReception to follow. This event is free and open to the public\; please register to attend. Virtual participation option available — link will be added to this page closer to the event. If you need accommodations in order to attend\, please email anthro.exec.secretary@umich.edu.\n\nSPEAKERS (coming soon!)
UID:148078-21902924@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148078
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Anthropology,Archaeology,AEM Featured,Culture,conference
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room (second floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260610T213024
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Open Slot
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  TBA\n\nContact:  TBA
UID:148880-21905042@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 1084
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DTSTAMP:20260716T032052
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T173000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2026 - 2027
DESCRIPTION:First-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.
UID:149176-21906073@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Wolverine Room (Union, 3rd Floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260716T001536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Field Hockey vs Ohio State
DESCRIPTION:Field Hockey vs Ohio State
UID:148553-21904438@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148553
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics - Field Hockey,Athletics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260716T000032
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T210000
SUMMARY:Other:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey @ MSU
DESCRIPTION:Away game vs MSU
UID:149140-21905815@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149140
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Munn Ice Arena
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260716T001536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Nebraska
UID:148470-21904343@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148470
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics - Volleyball,Athletics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260716T001536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Soccer vs Ohio State
DESCRIPTION:Women's Soccer vs Ohio State
UID:148575-21904463@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148575
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Soccer
LOCATION:U-M Soccer Stadium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260609T121635
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:Symphony Band
DESCRIPTION:Multiple Grammy-winning American composer Michael Daugherty has served on the faculty of the University of Michigan's School of Music\, Theatre & Dance for over 30 years. As his tenure here comes to a close\, the Symphony Band celebrates his remarkable musical legacy with a concert of original music for band composed by Daugherty over the past quarter century. Highlights include his concerti for timpani and trombones\, the world-famous \"Bells for Stokowski\" and a new setting of his \"Cadillac Ranch\" co-commissioned by the Symphony Band with the support of the H. Robert Reynolds Commissioning Fund. \n\nJason Fettig\, conductor\nXin Yi Chong\, timpani soloist\nDavid Jackson and 2 students TBA\, trombone soloists\nMichael Haithcock\, guest conductor\nJohn Pasquale\, guest conductor\nMichael Daugherty\, composer\n\nPROGRAM\n*Raise the Roof*\n*Cadillac Ranch*\n*Rosa Parks Boulevard*\n*Dona Nobis Pacem*\n*Bells for Stokowski*\n\nMichael Daugherty Faculty Bio:\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/michael-daugherty/
UID:148670-21904586@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148670
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Concert,Faculty,Free,Music
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
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