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DTSTAMP:20260908T090956
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Rehearsing the Future: Imagination\, Foresight\, and the Practice of Thinking Ahead
DESCRIPTION:The future cannot be predicted—but it can be explored\, challenged\, and rehearsed.\n\nWhat if being prepared for the future wasn’t about having the right answers—but about strengthening how you think? In environments dominated by short-term pressures\, the ability to think beyond the present is emerging as a critical leadership advantage.\n\nImagination is a fundamental cognitive capability that allows us to generate possibilities beyond what exists today. Yet in fast-paced\, and uncertain environments\, we rarely make time to develop it. When imagination is underused\, we default to reaction\, overlook emerging signals\, and feel less prepared for what’s ahead. Research consistently shows that while the vast majority of leaders see imagination as critical to future success\, only a small minority actively cultivate it in practice.\n\nStrategic foresight provides a way to actively build this capability — combining data\, signals\, and structured exploration with generative thinking to help individuals rehearse possibilities and shape more intentional outcomes. Organizations that apply these future-focused practices consistently outperform peers in growth\, resilience\, and innovation.\n\nLed by leading foresight practitioners\, this interactive session will engage participants in futures thinking and real-time exploration through approaches like scenarios\, provocations\, and reflection — creating space to strengthen imagination in action.\n\nParticipants will leave with practical approaches to:\n\nGenerate and explore new possibilities\nGreater confidence navigating uncertainty\nNew ways to think\, decide\, and lead beyond the present
UID:151682-21911944@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151682
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual,Professional Development,Leadership,Alumni,Career
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911534@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260908T091444
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T130000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Emotions at Work: Mental Fitness for Career Success
DESCRIPTION:Negative emotions at work are inevitable\, but they don’t have to derail your performance or well-being. Many of us default to hiding or ignoring difficult feelings\; without the right tools\, that can lead to unintended consequences and missed insight.\n\nAdvancing the Human Health and Well-Being impact area of U-M’s Look to Michigan vision\, this global virtual panel will explore how mental fitness supports career growth. Ethan Kross\, renowned U-M professor\, international bestselling author of Chatter and Shift\, and director of the U-M Mental Fitness Institute — a moonshot effort to reduce global suffering — will be joined by career coach Stacy Kim\, author of Envy\, to share practical strategies for managing and using negative emotions more effectively.\n\nUsing envy as a case study\, they’ll show how emotions can reveal what you want\, what to pursue\, and who to learn from.\n\nMyths we’ll challenge: \n\nThere are “good” and “bad” emotions\nAvoidance is always toxic\, and venting is always helpful\nComparing yourself with others is the problem\n\nYou’ll leave with:\n\nConcrete tools and exercises to build mental fitness at work  \nStrategies for handling emotional “chatter” and relationship curveballs  \nGreater calm\, confidence\, and clarity\; plus resources to learn more
UID:151683-21911945@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151683
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,health and wellness,Free,Career,Alumni,Virtual,Psychology,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260821T211912
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261122T183000
SUMMARY:Tours:Big House Tour
DESCRIPTION:You’ve cheered from the stands\, now see how it feels from the field. 🏟️\n\nEach Big House Tour takes you behind the scenes of the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. During your tour\, you will get a chance to explore the Michigan locker room\, visit the Jack Roth Stadium Club\, and run (or walk) down the Lloyd Carr Tunnel onto the field\, where you can play catch\, kick a field goal\, and take your picture on the 50-yard line.\n\nTours are available: \n〽️ Sept. 13 — Oklahoma weekend\n〽️ Oct. 18 — Homecoming weekend\n✨ Nov. 22 — Under the Lights
UID:150742-21910060@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150742
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Football,Family,football,In Person,Outdoors,Tour,Alumni
LOCATION:Michigan Stadium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261103T140332
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261202T200000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:An Evening with Ethan Kross on Mental Fitness at Work and in Life
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan for an informal\, in-person evening at the Alumni Center with Ethan Kross\, U-M professor\, international bestselling author of Chatter and Shift\, and director of the U-M Mental Fitness Institute — a moonshot effort to reduce global suffering. \n\nThe conversation will be facilitated by U-M alum Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks\, MA’96\, PhD’99\, a cultural psychologist\, behavioral scientist\, and endowed Professor of Management and Organizations at U-M’s Ross School of Business. An award-winning scholar and executive educator\, Sanchez-Burks brings expertise in emotion\, culture\, and group dynamics — and a global perspective shaped by consulting in 35 countries. His courses on emotional intelligence and engagement have reached more than 80\,000 learners worldwide.\n\nAligned with the Human Health and Well-Being impact area of U-M’s Look to Michigan vision\, the evening will feature conversation\, interactive practice\, audience Q&A\, and a book signing. Through personal stories and guided exercises from Chatter: The Workbook\, Dr. Kross will explore how mental fitness can help you respond to career and life curveballs with greater clarity\, courage\, and curiosity — and leave with tools you can use immediately.\n\nYou will learn to:  \n\nManage stress and unhelpful self-talk in real time  \n\nReframe setbacks into next steps during transitions  \n\nBuild curiosity and resilience through practical mental routines  \n\nApply workbook exercises to strengthen daily mental fitness\n\nAll registered attendees will receive a copy of Chatter: The Official Workbook at the event. Attendees must be present to receive their copy.
UID:154495-21917817@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/154495
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Faculty,In Person,Discussion,Career,Alumni
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270120T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911535@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270127T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911536@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270203T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911537@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270210T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911538@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270217T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911539@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270224T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911540@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270303T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911541@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270324T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270324T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911542@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270331T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911543@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270407T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911544@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260902T133628
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270414T120000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Kick-start your Wednesday with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack! Stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m.–noon on select Wednesdays during the fall and winter semesters. Bring your Mcard—and keep an eye out for Bagely\, the beloved bagel mascot! ☕🥯〽️
UID:151404-21911545@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151404
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,food,free food
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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