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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T090000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:The 31st Central Association of Teachers of Japanese Conference (CATJ 31)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the 31st Central Association of Teachers of Japanese Conference (CATJ) to be hosted jointly by the University of Michigan and Oakland University on Oct. 31\, 2026. The conference will be held at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor\, MI. \n\nThe conference theme is “Reimagining Japanese Language Education: Challenges\, Opportunities\, and Transformations\,” seeking to provide opportunities to learn and discuss a rich array of topics\, including pedagogical challenges\, broader curricular challenges\, the survival of individual programs\, and program advocacy.\n\nWe welcome all current and future Japanese language professionals from the Midwest region and beyond across the US and Canada\, as well as various institutions\, including K-16 schools. \n\nDr. Suwako Watanabe\, the department chair and Professor of Japanese at Portland State University and a Board member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)\, will be a plenary speaker.   \n\nFor further information or inquiries\, please contact event organizers Akiko Imamura\, Ph.D. (University of Michigan)\, at aimamura@umich.edu\, and Akiko Kashiwagi-Wood\, Ph.D. (Oakland University)\, at kashiwag@oakland.edu
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145929
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Language,Japanese Studies,japan,Education,Culture,conference,center for japanese studies,Ann Arbor
LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenburg
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DTSTAMP:20260530T181532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T190000
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SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Indiana
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148471
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260518T112450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Murray Hill
DESCRIPTION:One mic\, one man\, one band and a lifetime of material… what could possibly go right?\n\nFrom the Margins to the Marquee—One Night Only!\n\nCelebrating the release of his debut memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man\, comedian Murray Hill hits the road with a one-of-a-kind show that is part cabaret\, part stand-up\, and part behind-the-curtain tell-all. The self-proclaimed “hardest working middle-aged man in show business” brings his signature mix of razor-sharp wit\, rampant ad-libbing\, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage for a night of big laughs and hard-won wisdom from an outsider who made it his way. This show marks Murray’s debut comedy show in Ann Arbor!\n\nBacked by his swinging live band THE BALONEY SANDWICHES\, Murray Hill turns every show into a full-throttle cabaret concert comedy spectacle. With retro flair and a wink of mischief\, he works the room seamlessly between storytelling\, crowd work\, and musical moments. It’s loose\, unpredictable\, and alive\, where anything can happen and usually does. \n\nWith humor\, heart\, and zero filter\, Murray proves that making it on your own terms is the greatest show of all. Showbiz!\n\n\nMURRAY’S VIP PACKAGE:\nIncludes a meet-and-greet\, a photo with him\, hardcopy book of Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man with a personalized book signing\, and a Showbiz! bookmark.\n\n\nABOUT MURRAY’S MEMOIR:\nIn his powerful debut memoir Showbiz! My Life as a Middle-Aged Man (Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books)\, beloved comedian Murray Hill opens up for the first time about how a painful past led to an unwavering commitment to spread joy—one rimshot at a time. \n\nMurray on his book: “Let’s just say the world could use a little more heart and a lot more honesty right now. I’ve always believed in chosen family\, resilience\, and a well-timed punchline—this book is all three. It’s not just about where I’ve been\, it’s about how we keep going.”
UID:148249-21903441@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148249
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
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