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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T120000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES: #2 Making Confident Money Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Lunch provided! Registration is required for food planning purposes. RSVP for other workshops in the series here: https://myumi.ch/8r6kq\n\nRecommended order to take workshops:\n\n1 - Your Money Story\n2 - Making Confident Financial Decisions\n3 - Ultimate Financial Wellness\n4 - Caring for Your$elf\n5 - Be The Boss of Your Finances\n\nIt’s pretty common for students to feel overwhelmed when it comes to making financial decisions. But just because it’s common\, doesn’t mean it’s ok. This workshop integrates group interaction\, staff guidance\, and video instruction featuring Financial Therapist\, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin\, for a comprehensive learning experience. This workshop will help students learn how to dial financial confusion so they can start making money-related decisions with confidence. Attendees will learn why making money-related decisions can cause so much stress\, how to deal with financial choices (and if it’s working)\, and various ways to dial down the discomfort to start making money decisions with more confidence.
UID:136768-21879077@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250822T092128
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T124500
SUMMARY:Tours:Sustainability tour of “Inhabited World: Living with Nature” Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Ambassador program and Kelsey Museum for “Inhabited World: Living with Nature”\, the fourth installment in the Object Spotlights series. This sustainability-focused tour explores how communities across the Middle East and North Africa lived with\, adapted to\, and reimagined their environments from 400 to 1800 CE. Through a focused display of objects\, the installation examines how people engaged with nature by augmenting\, capturing\, and consuming their surroundings—practices that shaped artistic expression\, domestic life\, and spiritual experience.\n\nDeveloped by graduate student curators Heidi Hilliker (MES)\, Sam Ross (IPAMAA)\, Bailey Franzoi (IPAMAA)\, and Kara Larson (UMMAA)\, with support from visiting curator Katherine Burge\, the exhibition highlights the deep and enduring relationship between people and the natural world\, offering insight into historical models of sustainable living.\n\nThe event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Space is limited\, so you will receive a confirmation email after registration confirming your spot.
UID:137647-21880489@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137647
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250930T102947
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T170000
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\, 12-5 pm
UID:138950-21884281@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20250904T121659
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T124500
SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes
DESCRIPTION:Join us as sacred music masters student Oliver Steissberg performs a 30-minute organ recital.\n\nThe University of Michigan Organ Department presents Division Street Pipes - the organ recital series at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church that brought weekly joy to attendees during its first season earlier this year - returns and will continue through early December.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Each recital features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. \n\nPerformances begin on September 11\, 2025 at 12:15pm and will occur every Thursday until December 4 (with the exception of November 27\, Thanksgiving). You can be sure that each week\, you will be in for a thrilling musical experience.
UID:138219-21882605@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138219
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250902T103512
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T143000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ChE SEMINAR: Jacinta Conrad\, University of Houston
DESCRIPTION:A reception with light refreshments will be held in the B10 lobby before each seminar from 1-1:30 p.m.\n\nAbstract: Transport of nanoparticles affects applications ranging from targeted drug delivery to point-of-care diagnostics to processing of nanocomposite materials. In each of these applications\, nanoparticles must be transported through a macromolecule-laden fluid to reach the desired target\, whether a cancerous tumor\, a membrane\, or a polymer melt. For large particles\, the surrounding medium is effectively homogeneous across the surface of the particle\, so that the transport properties can be directly related to the bulk fluid properties. For nanoparticles\, however\, the particle size is comparable to the length scales of heterogeneities in the fluid so that the particle dynamics decouple from bulk mechanics and are poorly understood. Here\, we combine microscopy and scattering experiments with molecular simulation to investigate how nanoparticles transport through polymer solutions\, which serve as a tunable model of viscoelastic liquids\, and examine how the dynamics of the nanoparticles are coupled to relaxations of the surrounding liquid. I will focus on our recent work probing transport through solutions of synthetic and natural polyelectrolytes\, in which charges along the polymer backbone alter the polymer's structure and dynamics. The physics elucidated in these studies will grant better control over the transport and dispersion of nanoparticles through complex\, heterogeneous materials.\n \nSpeaker Bio: Jacinta Conrad is a physical scientist studying transport and dynamics within soft\, complex materials and matrices. Using a broad range of microscopy\, rheology\, scattering\, and computational methods\, her group seeks to understand how microscale particles\, including colloids\, nanoparticles\, bacteria\, viruses\, and proteins\, explore and/or transport through confined and crowded environments. Insights gained from fundamental studies of these non-equilibrium processes inform the design of materials for preventing fouling and corrosion\, for remediating environmental damage\, and for sensitively diagnosing disease. She earned an SB in Mathematics from the University of Chicago and MA and PhD degrees in Physics from Harvard. She worked as a postdoctoral associate in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before starting her faculty position at the University of Houston (UH). Currently\, she is the Frank M. Tiller Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UH\, an Executive Editor at ACS Applied Nano Materials\, and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)\, the American Physical Society (APS)\, and the Society of Rheology.
UID:138592-21883424@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138592
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T110056
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T170000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:CEW+ Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:The CEW+ Open House is your chance to meet our staff\, tour the Center\, enjoy delicious snacks\, and find out how CEW+ supports U-M students through counseling\, funding\, events\, and initiatives. Come and go as your schedule allows. \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to our space and celebrating campus partnerships – old and new!
UID:137151-21879817@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250805T113918
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T170000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and refreshments in a beautiful\, book-filled space. Check out a book from the Hopwood library or engage with other readers and writers. All are welcome.
UID:136054-21877767@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136054
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room)
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DTSTAMP:20250905T140904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Powering the Intelligence Economy: Energy Solutions for Robots\, Data Centers\, and Disconnected Grids
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe intelligence economy—the emerging system in which machines\, data centers\, and grids embody and deliver intelligence into everyday life—will only thrive if we can solve its energy challenges. On the embodied side\, autonomous systems such as aircraft\, robots\, and heavy machines demand energy densities far beyond today’s lithium-ion batteries. While animals store energy at nearly 9 kWh/kg and operate continuously by consuming new fuel\, robots typically run for only a fraction of the day on batteries with less than 0.3 kWh/kg. On the infrastructure side\, data centers and compute are limited by the availability of energy sources\, yet the disconnected and rapidly growing electrical grids in the United States require new ways to move energy across space and time. More than 2\,000 GW of generation and storage projects are currently stalled awaiting transmission interconnections. Building new power lines is costly and slow\, but the nation’s transportation network could connect grids by carrying high–energy-density electrochemical fuels that are charged in regions of oversupply\, shipped or piped to areas of demand\, and converted back into electricity at lower cost and with greater flexibility than new transmission infrastructure.\n\nOur research addresses both challenges with a common approach: developing electrochemically rechargeable fuels and advanced metal–air systems that use separate charging and discharging devices to unlock higher energy densities\, lower costs\, and leverage domestic supply chains. For robots and vehicles\, we demonstrate bio-inspired designs—emulsion electrolytes that act like “artificial blood” to deliver oxygen with faster kinetics than saturated electrolytes\, and mechanically rechargeable metal–air cells that mimic digestion—to extend endurance well beyond lithium-ion limits. For grid applications\, we show that organosulfur-based electrochemical fuels can deliver >850 Wh/kg at relevant power densities\, be recharged with >98% efficiency\, and be rapidly refilled in under two minutes\, enabling not only continuous machine operation but also “chemical wires” that transfer power between grids. These approaches rely on earth-abundant\, low-CO2 materials and existing logistics networks\, offering a scalable\, sustainable path forward.\n\nBy unifying advances in robot endurance and grid connectivity under the shared framework of the intelligence economy\, this talk will highlight how new electrochemical paradigms can power both the machines that embody intelligence and the infrastructure that moves it.\n\nBiography:\nJames Pikul is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and serves on the Microsystems Advisory Council for DARPA. He earned his B.S. (2009)\, M.S. (2011)\, and Ph.D. (2015) in Mechanical Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign\, where he was a DOE Office of Science Graduate Research Fellow and Carver Fellow. Before joining Wisconsin\, he was on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania.\n\nJames leads a research group that develops new energy storage concepts\, multifunctional materials\, and soft robotic systems to power the emerging intelligence economy. His team has contributed to advances in electrochemistry and soft matter physics\, demonstrating batteries with record power and energy densities\, soft actuators and sensors that enhance robotic perception and mobility\, and electrochemical approaches for adaptive metals\, including room-temperature self- repair. These advances provide new pathways to increase the endurance\, mobility\, and intelligence of autonomous systems.\n\nJames is a Moore Inventor Fellow\, Scialog Fellow\, TMS Early Career Faculty Fellow\, and has received the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, and the 3M Non-tenured Faculty Award\, among others.
UID:138896-21884202@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138896
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 133
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250804T110525
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Eighty Years Since the End of World War II
DESCRIPTION:September 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the hostilities of World War II. Visit the Clark Library to explore our collection of cartographic materials made during the war\, including maps for the homefront\, for inspiring Allied troops abroad\, and for planning the movements of armed forces. Some examples of maps we’ll have on display include German intelligence maps and photographs\, and top secret Allied plans for D-Day.\n\nJoin us (on the 2nd floor of Hatcher) for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library\, International Studies\, Asia Library\, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:136972-21879384@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136972
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T121944
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Languages on the Margins: Less Commonly Taught and Vulnerable Languages in U-M Library Collections
DESCRIPTION:Come explore some lesser known but vibrant corners of our collections\, as we highlight languages with smaller speaking communities such as Ladino\, Kurdish\, and Sorbian.\n\nLanguage is the beating heart of the library’s International Studies department. In our effort to promote inclusion\, cross-cultural learning\, and global citizenship\, we collect\, describe\, and provide research support for resources in dozens of non-English languages and non-Latin scripts. \n\nJoin us for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:137094-21879536@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137094
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - International Studies Reading Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T174243
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Panels Across East Asia: The Art of Chinese\, Japanese\, and Korean Comics
DESCRIPTION:Step into a vibrant world of imagination and adventure through Chinese manhua\, Japanese manga\, and Korean manhwa. Drawing on the rich collection of East Asian comics housed at the Asia Library\, this exhibit invites you to explore their riveting storytelling and unique art styles. \n\nWhether you're a comic book fan or just curious to learn more\, this exhibit offers something for everyone. Join the Asia Library staff to explore how Chinese manhua blends ancient aesthetics with contemporary narratives\, how Japanese manga became an international phenomenon\, and how Korean manhwa pioneers digital storytelling through webtoons. You’ll see how these visual stories reflect the views\, hopes\, dreams\, and everyday lives of their creators and readers across East Asia and the world.\n\nJoin us (on the 4th floor of Hatcher North) for Third Thursdays at the U-M Library\, a monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:137206-21879947@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137206
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library (4th floor-North)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250818T171337
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Spectacular Stencils: Gorgeous Examples from our Pochoir Collection
DESCRIPTION:Pochoir\, French for stencil\, was a popular technique for creating multicolored art popular in the early part of the 20th century. See our vibrant examples from design\, fashion\, and garden publications\, as well as a meticulously crafted new reproduction of the most famous pochoir artwork\, an artist’s book by Sonia Delaunay.\n\nJoin us (on the 6th floor of Hatcher) for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library\, International Studies\, Asia Library\, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:137077-21879522@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137077
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250813T110556
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T193000
SUMMARY:Other:Third Thursday | Late Night at the Kelsey!
DESCRIPTION:The Kelsey Museum is open late! On the third Thursday of each month\, the Kelsey will be open from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. Come check out the galleries after work\, after school\, or after dinner downtown.\n\nThe Kelsey Museum is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding access\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:137490-21880337@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137490
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250804T114600
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T183000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Reading and Q&A with Garth Greenwell
DESCRIPTION:Login here (no pre-registration needed): http://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters23\n\nZell Visiting Writers Series readings and Q&As are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in UMMA's Stern Auditorium). Seats are offered on a first come\, first served basis\; please arrive early to secure a spot.\n\nGarth Greenwell is the author of *What Belongs to You*\, which won the British Book Award for Debut of the Year\, was longlisted for the National Book Award\, and was a finalist for many other awards\, including the PEN/Faulkner Award\, the *LA Times* Book Prize\, and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. His second book\, *Cleanness*\, was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and was longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize\, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize\, and the Prix Sade\, among others. A *New York Times Notable Book*\, it was named a Best Book of 2020 by over thirty publications. \n\nGreenwell’s new novel\, *Small Rain* won the 2025 PEN/Faulkner Award and was longlisted for the National Book Critics' Circle Award. His cultural criticism appears widely\, and he writes regularly about books\, music\, and film for the Substack newsletter *To a Green Thought*. He has taught at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop\, Princeton University\, Grinnell College\, and the University of Mississippi\, where he was the John and Renée Grisham Writer in Residence. A 2020 Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of the 2021 Vursell Award for prose style from the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, he is currently a Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University.\n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on the second floor of the Museum\, accessible via the stairs\, or in nearby Hatcher Graduate Library (Floors 3\, 4\, 5\, and 6). The Hatcher Library also offers a reflection room (4th Floor South Stacks)\, and a lactation room (Room 13W\, an anteroom to the basement women's staff restroom\, or Room 108B\, an anteroom of the first floor women's restroom). ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) is five blocks away\, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
UID:135581-21876968@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135581
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Stern Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250825T101033
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T183000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Reading and Q&A with Garth Greenwell
DESCRIPTION:Login here (no pre-registration needed): http://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters25\n\nZell Visiting Writers Series readings and Q&As are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in UMMA's Stern Auditorium). Seats are offered on a first come\, first served basis\; please arrive early to secure a spot.\n\nGarth Greenwell is the author of *What Belongs to You*\, which won the British Book Award for Debut of the Year\, was longlisted for the National Book Award\, and was a finalist for many other awards\, including the PEN/Faulkner Award\, the *LA Times* Book Prize\, and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. His second book\, *Cleanness*\, was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and was longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize\, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize\, and the Prix Sade\, among others. A *New York Times* Notable Book\, it was named a Best Book of 2020 by over thirty publications. \n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on the second floor of the Museum. ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) is five blocks away\, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
UID:136976-21879387@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136976
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Stern Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251121T101442
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T220000
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Movie Night at The Connector
DESCRIPTION:Come unwind at The Connector for a weekly Movie Night! Hosted by the Connector Community Assistants and featuring fresh popped popcorn!\n\nDecember 4: Home Alone
UID:138174-21882474@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138174
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:The Connector - Room 1520
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884721@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879560@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882958@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878472@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20250606T133755
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T120000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Clements Bookworm #83: Author Conversation with Gary Krist
DESCRIPTION:A true story of a woman who murdered her married lover in Gilded Age San Francisco—and the trial that captured the city’s dramatic transformation from a wild frontier town into a modern metropolis. From the New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Sin.\n\nDrawing on the Crittenden papers at the Clements Library\, Trespassers at the Golden Gate brings vivid depth to its tale of love\, murder\, and madness in Gilded Age San Francisco.
UID:136029-21877710@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136029
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250803T204551
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T110000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Craft Lecture: Daddy Augustine: Against “Autofiction” by Garth Greenwell
DESCRIPTION:*IN-PERSON ONLY*\n\nGarth Greenwell is the author of *What Belongs to You*\, which won the British Book Award for Debut of the Year\, was longlisted for the National Book Award\, and was a finalist for many other awards\, including the PEN/Faulkner Award\, the *LA Times* Book Prize\, and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. His second book\, *Cleanness*\, was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and was longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize\, the Joyce Carol Oates Prize\, and the Prix Sade\, among others. A *New York Times* Notable Book\, it was named a Best Book of 2020 by over thirty publications. \n\n\"The term “autofiction” is often applied to my books\; I think it’s meaningless\,\" Garth Greenwell says of his craft lecture \"Daddy Augustine: Against “Autofiction.” \"In this talk\, I hope to think a little about the actual sources of the tradition to which I aspire\, that of the novel of consciousness: the radical reflexivity of St. Augustine’s Confessions.\"\n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on every floor of the Union. ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) is five blocks away\, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
UID:136924-21879336@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136924
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Wolverine Room
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DTSTAMP:20250902T142209
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T110000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hola! ¿Cómo estás?\n\n-Practice your Spanish-speaking skills with peers & instructors in a relaxed environment. All language levels and students are welcome to join the conversation. \n\n-Come & go as you please\, stay as little or as long as you would like! \n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, & baked goods.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nFor more information contact Julie Harrell at (harrelju@umich.edu).
UID:138664-21883548@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138664
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB
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DTSTAMP:20250919T092831
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T122000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EHour: Kurt Skifstad
DESCRIPTION:Meet Kurt Skifstad\, startup veteran\, five-time founder\, and the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. With hands-on experience leading venture-backed tech companies\, Kurt knows the highs and lows of launching and scaling startups.\n\nBut Kurt’s true passion? Sharing what he’s learned and mentoring future entrepreneurs. Whether you’re just curious or ready to build your own venture\, his insights are for everyone.\n\nDon’t miss your chance to learn from one of the best at EHour! Join us Friday\, September 19\, 11:30AM at Stamps Auditorium. See you there!
UID:138918-21884238@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138918
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20250421T113230
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T160000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775
DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm.
UID:134875-21875659@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:William Clements Library
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DTSTAMP:20260112T144046
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T123000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Guided 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 guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \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:88544-21865107@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/88544
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250930T102947
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
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\, 12-5 pm
UID:138950-21884314@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20250912T085247
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T150000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UUWeekly: Back to School Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Union Front Yard for Back to School Wellness on September 19 from 1–3pm! Take a break\, recharge\, and get creative with tote bag painting while enjoying free snacks. You’ll also have the chance to connect with student organizations sharing resources to support your well-being this semester. Come for the fun\, leave feeling refreshed and inspired.
UID:138992-21884496@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138992
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Front Lawn
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DTSTAMP:20250828T075555
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:From Purity to Ambidexterity: The Moralization of Intrinsic Motivation and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:“Why do you work?” It’s one of the most familiar questions we face\, posed by employers\, friends\, and sometimes even by ourselves. My dissertation shows that work motivation is more than just a reason for working\; it also carries moral weight. People often view intrinsic motivation—working for the inherent satisfaction of the task—as a marker of moral worth\, using it to judge others and to signal their own values. In contrast\, external rewards such as money or recognition are frequently viewed with suspicion and distaste. Yet despite the common belief that intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are opposites\, most of us are driven by both. If mixed motivation is common\, an important question is how people manage the coexistence of multiple motives. My current research explores this through the concept of motivational ambidexterity. Defined as the capacity to balance different types of motivation\, I theorize about where motivational ambidexterity comes from and how it influences employees’ pursuit of meaningful and effective work.
UID:138321-21882770@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138321
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R1210
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DTSTAMP:20250825T133108
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T150000
SUMMARY:Presentation:UMTRI Distinguished Speaker Series: Making Autonomous Vehicles Safe
DESCRIPTION:Autonomous vehicles have long promised significant benefits to society in terms of safety\, economic productivity\, convenience\, and improvements in the quality of living for those unable to drive. Costly ups and downs have unfortunately been numerous along this promised pathway to a revolution in transportation. This talk will highlight the challenges and opportunities to make autonomous vehicles safe and scalable\, while offering the view that the solutions need to take a macroscopic view that is larger than a single domain\, like artificial intelligence. The presentation will discuss how Carnegie Mellon University tackles the essential safety\, cost\, and scalability necessities for deploying autonomous consumer passenger vehicles.\n---\nAbout the speaker: Professor Ragunathan \"Raj\" Rajkumar is the George Westinghouse Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and of Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University\, where he directs the Safety21\, the US DOT National University Transportation Center\, and the Metro21 Smart Cities Institute. He is considered a pioneer in autonomous driving technologies\, and led the General Motors-Carnegie Mellon Connected and Autonomous Driving Collaborative Research Laboratory from 2004-20. He was on the Executive Committee that oversaw the CMU Tartan Racing team that won the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge\, and also led its Systems Engineering group. He has authored one book\, edited another book and holds four US patents. Nine of his publications have received Best Paper Awards. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors\, an IEEE Fellow\, a co-recipient of the IEEE Simon Ramo Medal\, and an ACM Distinguished Engineer. He received the Outstanding Technical Achievement and Leadership Award by the IEEE Technical Committee on Real-Time Systems. Prof Rajkumar’s work has influenced many commercial real-time operating systems. He was also the founder of TimeSys that commercialized real-time versions of Linux and Ottomatika Inc that delivered the software intelligence for self-driving vehicles. TimeSys was acquired by Lynx and Ottomatika was acquired by Delphi\, now Motional. His research interests include all aspects of cyber-physical systems with a particular emphasis on connected and autonomous vehicles. His work has been covered globally in print\, on TV\, online and on radio.
UID:137832-21880895@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137832
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Transportation Research Institute - Collaborative Meeting Space (Room 139)
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DTSTAMP:20260105T110419
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T160000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us!  Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p
UID:138091-21881924@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan League - Maizie's Cafe
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104033
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T190000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Cathy Barry Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 19\, 5-7 pm.  Parking free.\n\nCathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138078-21881738@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138078
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery - Lower Level
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104143
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T190000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138081-21881824@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138081
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250903T181705
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T183000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Japanese Music Workshop: \"Performance Exploration for Shakuhachi\, Koto\, and Voice\" with David Kansuke Wheeler and Yoko Hiraoka
DESCRIPTION:*Presented as part of a series: \"A Celebration of Japanese Music and Dance: The Ethnomusicology Legacy of Professor William P. Malm.\" View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/79rM5*\n\nPlease join us for a friendly experience of listening\, beginning to play\, and even singing with the Japanese shakuhachi (flute) and koto (zither)\, led by experts David Kansuke Wheeler and Yoko Hiraoka. Students and audience will learn about technique\, notation\, and play together simple songs\; singers will be introduced to the phrasing and vocal style of jiuta music. A great opportunity for SMTD students\; shakuhachis and kotos will be provided for musicians to try out themselves and with singers.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nMusician and musicologist David Kansuke Wheeler spent twenty years in Japan studying and performing the shakuhachi with traditional masters and ensembles\, beginning in Tokyo in 1977 under Kinko ryū master Junsuke Kawase III (Kansuke I). In 2008\, in recognition of three decades of performing\, producing\, and teaching\, he received the performance name Kansuke II. Wheeler has played a central role in every major world shakuhachi festival since 1994. In 1999\, he co-founded the Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies\, which held its 26th camp in June 2024. Now based in Boulder\, he aims to cross musical and artistic barriers both within and outside of the Japanese traditional performing arts world.\n\nYoko Hiraoka is a senior master performer of koto (13-string zither)\, shamisen (3-string lute)\, biwa (4- or 5-string lute)\, and voice. Born in Kyoto\, she studied Ikuta-ryū koto and shamisen music from an early age\, earning the Dai-Shihan (Grand Master) title from Sōmei Ongaku-kai\, Tokyo. She also studied Chikuzen biwa with Kōka Suga\, a prominent leader of Kōmyōji-ryū and disciple of Yamazaki Kyokusui\, the Living National Treasure. For over forty years\, Ms. Hiraoka has performed\, and lectured extensively on Japanese traditional music at leading universities\, major festivals\, on television and radio\, and on studio recordings.\n\n*Co-organized by: Center for Japanese Studies\; Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments. Co-sponsorship from: School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\; International Institute\; Kenneth G. Lieberthal and Richard H. Rogel Center for Chinese Studies\; Nam Center for Korean Studies\; Center for South Asian Studies\; and Center for Southeast Asian Studies.* \n\n*Sponsored in part by the William P. Malm Stearns Collection Concert Series & Instrument Preservation Fund and the Virginia Martin Howard Lecture Series Endowment.*
UID:138003-21881133@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138003
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
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DTSTAMP:20251006T160330
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T200000
SUMMARY:Film Screening:RC International Film Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a film screening in the Keene Theater\, hosted by the RC Language Programs. We especially welcome students enrolled in RC language courses!\n\nScreening schedule:\n\nRC Japanese – October 10\, 2025\nFilm: Like Father\, Like Son\nThis film is Japanese with English subtitles
UID:138802-21883940@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138802
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
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DTSTAMP:20250908T080452
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T223000
SUMMARY:Tours:Astronomy Night
DESCRIPTION:Experience history and astronomy at the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory! \n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nObservatory Tours: 1 hour guided tour of the Detroit Observatory\, including Historic Telescope Observing of the seasonal night sky. Tours begin at 8:00\, 8:30\, 9:00\, and 9:30 PM.\n\nWalk-in Visits: 8:00pm-10:30 PM. View exhibits and observe with the historic Fitz telescope.\n\nTelescope observing is weather permitting.
UID:135338-21881921@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135338
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20250916T181649
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:Symphony Band Chamber Winds
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber Wind Players of the University of Michigan Symphony Band kick off the concert season with a diverse collection of music both old and new. From the charming *Serenade* of Emil Hartmann and the *Sinfonia* of legendary American composer Ned Rorem\, to new works by young American composers Shuying Li and Cole Reyes\, the graduate wind conducting majors lead us on an exciting and emotional musical journey.   \n\nJohn Mange\, Rachel Zephir\, DaJuan Brooks\, Kristina LaMarca\, student conductors\n\nPROGRAM\n\n*Serenade*\, Emil Hartmann\n*Inhere\, Adhere*\, Cole Reyes (SMTD DMA Student in Composition)\n*Sinfonia*\, Ned Rorem  \n*The Last Hive Mind*\, Shuying Li     
UID:135350-21876741@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135350
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250822T121626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dr. Alice Hammel: \"Teaching Music to Students with Differences and Disabilities in the Elementary General Music Classroom\"
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music Education presents a workshop featuring music educator\, speaker and clinician Dr. Alice Hammel. This active and practical day will focus on ways students can show their knowledge and teachers can adapt their objectives and assessments to meet the needs of all students in the elementary general music classroom. The day will include many learning experiences as well as tools and manipulatives to assist the music learning of all elementary students. \n\nFree registration. Lunch will be provided with registration by September 12.\nCheck-in\, coffee & welcome: 9 – 9:30 am\nWorkshop: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm\n\n3.5 SCECH Credits through MOECS \n\n*Generous support provided by the Phyllis Kaplan Endowed Fund for General Music Education.*
UID:137857-21880919@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137857
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879561@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882959@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250903T181707
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:“In Honor of William P. Malm: Facilitating Global Musical Encounters\,” Christine R. Yano
DESCRIPTION:*Presented as part of a series: \"A Celebration of Japanese Music and Dance: The Ethnomusicology Legacy of Professor William P. Malm.\" View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/79rM5*\n\nJoin us for a lecture by Christine R. Yano\, Professor Emerita of Anthropology\, University of Hawaiʻi and President of the Society for East Asian Anthropology.\n\nWhat does it mean to encounter one another through unfamiliar musics? How do relative power dynamics frame the encounter? What are the contexts for the encounter and its numerous aftermaths? This talk takes Professor William Malm’s 1959 milestone book\, *Traditional Japanese Music and Musical Instruments*\, as a historical touchstone that allows us to consider various framings of the global musical encounter. Written while a graduate student in his fourth month of PhD fieldwork in Japan\, this book became a classic\, introducing the English-speaking world to various forms of Japanese music and its instruments\, and remaining on the market from 1959 until 1993. In fact\, it is still taught in many ethnomusicology classrooms.\n\nHere\, I ask\, what can we still learn from Malm’s *Traditional Japanese Music and Musical Instruments*? What kind of cross-cultural phenomenon has it been and perhaps continues to be? What is the nature of such global musical encounters\, then and now? In the introduction to the updated version of the book\, Malm says that he wrote it “with innocence and youthful enthusiasm.” What is the role of the naïve encounter\, the improvisational encounter\, the creative encounter\, even the colonial encounter between musical systems and new audiences? I propose that we consider our numerous musical encounters\, then and now (including perhaps tonight’s concert) as a juxtaposition of sound systems\, aesthetic hierarchies\, and affective frameworks. We are a jumble of differences striving for some tenuous legibility. Here is where Malm and other facilitators like him assist and even inspire in that bid to “get it.” Lastly\, let us zoom forward to an era that pays rapt attention to both the message and the politics of the messenger\, I suggest that we consider the contrastive and potentially dialogic role of the indigenous performer\, the home audience\, the knowing listener as our necessary interlocutors. In the process of considering these historicized musical meeting grounds\, how do we embrace new and critical possibilities of global musical encounters?\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nChristine R. Yano has conducted research on Japan and Japanese Americans with a focus on popular culture. Her publications include *Tears of Longing: Nostalgia and the Nation in Japanese Popular Song* (Harvard\, 2002)\, *Crowning the Nice Girl\; Gender\, Ethnicity\, and Culture in Hawaii’s Cherry Blossom Festival* (Hawaii\, 2006)\, *Airborne Dreams: “Nisei” Stewardesses and Pan American World Airways* (Duke\, 2011)\, and *Pink Globalization: Hello Kitty and its Trek Across the Pacific* (Duke\, 2013). In 2020-2021\, she served as the President of the Association for Asian Studies\, and in 2024-2026\, she serves as President of the Society for East Asian Anthropology.\n\n*Co-organized by: Center for Japanese Studies\; Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments. Co-sponsorship from: School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\; International Institute\; Kenneth G. Lieberthal and Richard H. Rogel Center for Chinese Studies\; Nam Center for Korean Studies\; Center for South Asian Studies\; and Center for Southeast Asian Studies.* \n\n*Sponsored in part by the William P. Malm Stearns Collection Concert Series & Instrument Preservation Fund and the Virginia Martin Howard Lecture Series Endowment.* 
UID:138004-21881134@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138004
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250915T181644
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T183000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture on Japanese Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:*Presented as part of a series: \"A Celebration of Japanese Music and Dance: The Ethnomusicology Legacy of Professor William P. Malm.\" View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/79rM5*\n\nJoin us for a Pre-Concert Lecture with guest artists David Furumoto (Onoe Kikunobuhide)\, David Kansuke Wheeler\, and Tsukasa Taiko.\n\nProfessor William P. Malm was one of the foremost ethnomusicologists of Japanese music and one of the founding figures of ethnomusicology in the United States. His pioneering work has influenced countless musicians\, scholars\, and students. A faculty member at the University of Michigan from 1960 to 1996\, Professor Malm authored the first English-language study of Japanese music and instruments\, and developed a distinguished graduate program that brought international perspectives to the field. As director of the university's Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments\, he brought together high level scholarship\, curation\, and performance\; acquired important instruments including the first commercially made Moog Synthesizer\; and founded the U-M Gamelan Ensemble. He contributed significantly to the understanding of music across Asia through research and teaching\, and was recognized with numerous honors\, including the Fumio Koizumi Prize in Ethnomusicology and the Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese government.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nDavid Furumoto is a professor emeritus from the Department of Theatre and Drama at the University Wisconsin-Madison\, where he taught in the acting and directing program for 21 years. He earned both his A.B. and M.F.A. at the University of Hawai’i-Manoa\, focusing on traditional Asian theatre performance. While a student\, he performed in numerous English-language premieres of Kabuki plays\, including notable roles such as Benkei in *Kanjincho* and Yuranosuke in *Chushingura*. In 1982\, he received the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship to study as a special observer at the National Theatre of Japan’s kabuki training class. He also holds a professional title from the Onoe School of Classical Japanese Dance.\n\nMusician and musicologist David Kansuke Wheeler spent twenty years in Japan studying and performing the shakuhachi with traditional masters and ensembles\, beginning in Tokyo in 1977 under Kinko ryū master Junsuke Kawase III (Kansuke I). In 2008\, in recognition of three decades of performing\, producing\, and teaching\, he received the performance name Kansuke II. Wheeler has played a central role in every major world shakuhachi festival since 1994. In 1999\, he co-founded the Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies\, which held its 26th camp in June 2024. Now based in Boulder\, he aims to cross musical and artistic barriers both within and outside of the Japanese traditional performing arts world.\n\nTsukasa Taiko\, a program of the nonprofit organization Asian Improv aRts Midwest\, aims to preserve\, develop\, and pass on traditional concepts of Japanese art as a cultural legacy\, while also expanding taiko as an art form. Its professional unit\, Gintenkai\, inherits compositions from Tokyo’s 1970s underground theater and music scene\, bringing them to the contemporary stage with complex\, refined arrangements. These works emphasize musical phrasing over rhythmic patterns and feature choreographic dance to retain an authentic Japanese aesthetic. Tsukasa reincorporates geza music using shamisen and shinobue\, reinforcing historical ties between music\, dance\, and theater. Performers include Kioto Aoki\, Miyumi Aoki\, and Neil Ducklow.
UID:138005-21881135@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138005
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250903T181710
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Concert: \"A Celebration of Japanese Music and Dance: The Ethnomusicology Legacy of Professor William P. Malm\"
DESCRIPTION:*Presented as part of a series: \"A Celebration of Japanese Music and Dance: The Ethnomusicology Legacy of Professor William P. Malm.\" View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/79rM5*\n\nCONCERT 7:00 - 9:30 pm\nJapanese Dance by David Furumoto (Onoe Kikunobuhide)\nShakuhachi\, Koto\, Shamisen\, Voice by David Kansuke Wheeler & Yoko Hiraoka\nTaiko by Tsukasa Taiko\n\nRECEPTION in the Brehm Pavilion following the concert program.\n\nProfessor William P. Malm was one of the foremost ethnomusicologists of Japanese music and one of the founding figures of ethnomusicology in the United States. His pioneering work has influenced countless musicians\, scholars\, and students. A faculty member at the University of Michigan from 1960 to 1996\, Professor Malm authored the first English-language study of Japanese music and instruments\, and developed a distinguished graduate program that brought international perspectives to the field. As director of the university's Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments\, he brought together high level scholarship\, curation\, and performance\; acquired important instruments including the first commercially made Moog Synthesizer\; and founded the U-M Gamelan Ensemble. He contributed significantly to the understanding of music across Asia through research and teaching\, and was recognized with numerous honors\, including the Fumio Koizumi Prize in Ethnomusicology and the Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese government.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nDavid Furumoto is a professor emeritus from the Department of Theatre and Drama at the University Wisconsin-Madison\, where he taught in the acting and directing program for 21 years. He earned both his A.B. and M.F.A. at the University of Hawai’i-Manoa\, focusing on traditional Asian theatre performance. While a student\, he performed in numerous English-language premieres of Kabuki plays\, including notable roles such as Benkei in *Kanjincho* and Yuranosuke in *Chushingura*. In 1982\, he received the Crown Prince Akihito Scholarship to study as a special observer at the National Theatre of Japan’s kabuki training class. He also holds a professional title from the Onoe School of Classical Japanese Dance.\n\nMusician and musicologist David Kansuke Wheeler spent twenty years in Japan studying and performing the shakuhachi with traditional masters and ensembles\, beginning in Tokyo in 1977 under Kinko ryū master Junsuke Kawase III (Kansuke I). In 2008\, in recognition of three decades of performing\, producing\, and teaching\, he received the performance name Kansuke II. Wheeler has played a central role in every major world shakuhachi festival since 1994. In 1999\, he co-founded the Shakuhachi Summer Camp of the Rockies\, which held its 26th camp in June 2024. Now based in Boulder\, he aims to cross musical and artistic barriers both within and outside of the Japanese traditional performing arts world.\n\nYoko Hiraoka is a senior master performer of koto (13-string zither)\, shamisen (3-string lute)\, biwa (4- or 5-string lute)\, and voice. Born in Kyoto\, she studied Ikuta-ryū koto and shamisen music from an early age\, earning the Dai-Shihan (Grand Master) title from Sōmei Ongaku-kai\, Tokyo. She also studied Chikuzen biwa with Kōka Suga\, a prominent leader of Kōmyōji-ryū and disciple of Yamazaki Kyokusui\, the Living National Treasure. For over forty years\, Ms. Hiraoka has performed\, and lectured extensively on Japanese traditional music at leading universities\, major festivals\, on television and radio\, and on studio recordings.\n\nTsukasa Taiko\, a program of the nonprofit organization Asian Improv aRts Midwest\, aims to preserve\, develop\, and pass on traditional concepts of Japanese art as a cultural legacy\, while also expanding taiko as an art form. Its professional unit\, Gintenkai\, inherits compositions from Tokyo’s 1970s underground theater and music scene\, bringing them to the contemporary stage with complex\, refined arrangements. These works emphasize musical phrasing over rhythmic patterns and feature choreographic dance to retain an authentic Japanese aesthetic. Tsukasa reincorporates geza music using shamisen and shinobue\, reinforcing historical ties between music\, dance\, and theater. Performers include Kioto Aoki\, Miyumi Aoki\, and Neil Ducklow.\n\n*Co-organized by: Center for Japanese Studies\; Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments. Co-sponsorship from: School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\; International Institute\; Kenneth G. Lieberthal and Richard H. Rogel Center for Chinese Studies\; Nam Center for Korean Studies\; Center for South Asian Studies\; and Center for Southeast Asian Studies.* \n\n*Sponsored in part by the William P. Malm Stearns Collection Concert Series & Instrument Preservation Fund and the Virginia Martin Howard Lecture Series Endowment.*
UID:138006-21881136@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138006
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250911T121653
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Ellen Lee\, chamber euphonium
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Ellen Lee performs a recital featuring chamber music.
UID:138034-21881380@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138034
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879562@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882960@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250813T110942
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T150000
SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Ancient Scripts\, Scribes\, and Writing Materials
DESCRIPTION:How did Egyptian hieroglyphs and Mesopotamian cuneiform operate? Why did these systems thrive\, and how did they end? This Sunday Drop-In Tour will explore the written word in the ancient world. Objects that help tell this story include a Hammurabi clay tablet\, an Old Kingdom tomb inscription\, a Mandaean demon bowl\, and a Roman soldier’s letter to his mother.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:137491-21880338@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137491
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250911T215420
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T160000
SUMMARY:Community Service:U-M College of Pharmacy Sponsored\, Flu Vaccine Clinic
DESCRIPTION:U-M College of Pharmacy Sponsored\, Flu Vaccine Clinic:\nMichigan vs. Notre Dame Volleyball Match\n\nWhen: 9/21/2025 – Up to 60 minutes before the match starts. The match starts at 3 pm.\nWhere: Crisler Concourse by Guest Services Desk in the Hall of Honor\nRestrictions: Must be over the age of 12\nEntry: Tickets to the volleyball match are required\nBring: Your insurance card\n\nGo Blue!\nLet’s Beat the Flu!
UID:139253-21885199@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139253
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881825@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881742@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884724@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879563@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882961@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878475@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250902T103504
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Seminar Series in Human Genetics - Monday\, September 22\, 11:00 am
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the kickoff of our Fall Seminar Series in Human Genetics on Monday\, September 22nd in the Kahn Auditorium: “Variations on a theme of structure: leveraging recent relatedness and mixed-membership clustering to gain insights from high-dimensional genomics datasets” by Sohini Ramachandran\, PhD\, from Brown University.\n\nSeminar Series in Human Genetics\nMonday\, September 22\, 2025 \n11:00am - 12:00pm\n1020 Kahn Auditorium\, BSRB\n\n“Variations on a theme of structure: leveraging recent relatedness and mixed-membership clustering to gain insights from high-dimensional genomics datasets”\n\nSohini Ramachandran\, PhD \nHermon C. Bumpus Professor of Biology and of Data Science\, Brown University\n\nHosted By: \nJeff Kidd\, PhD & Michelle Kim\, PhD \nThe Department of Human Genetics\, University of Michigan Medical School
UID:138607-21883438@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138607
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - 1020 Kahn Auditorium, BSRB
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250902T144957
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T130000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Chiacchiere e Caffè: Italian Speaking Hour
DESCRIPTION:Parliamo italiano! \n\n-Practice your Italian speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Get advice on courses and discuss study abroad programs. All language levels are welcome!\n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, and baked goods will be provided. \n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nFor more information contact Valerio Rossi at (rossiv@umich.edu).
UID:138674-21883583@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138674
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250825T153510
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T170000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Interested in entrepreneurship or innovation but not sure where to start? Learn how to get involved and explore the many pathways that exist in the entrepreneurial ecosystem at U-M at the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Resource Fair. Connect with centers and institutes across campus whose sole purpose is to help you succeed in your entrepreneurial endeavors. Take the leap and make your ideas a reality.\n\n​This event is co-hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship.
UID:138093-21881946@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138093
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Stewart Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250919T161424
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250922T190000
SUMMARY:Presentation:QuantUM Speaker Series: Gokul Ravi
DESCRIPTION:Join QuantUM for our first speaker series of the 2025-2026 school year! We're co-hosting the event with the Scientific Computing Club\, and it's open to the general public. Dr. Gokul Ravi\, assistant professor in CSE and fellow at Michigan's Quantum Research Institute will be presenting a talk on quantum algorithms. The talk is tailored to students of all backgrounds\, and no previous knowledge of quantum computing is required.\n\nThe event is from 6:00-7:00 PM in West Hall 340. We'll serve free food 🍕 at 5:40 PM across the hall in the Don Meyer common. Come learn about quantum software\, converse with passionate peers\, and eat some complementary grub 😋.\n\nTalk Abstract: \nQuantum computing (QC) is a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionize computing. Despite major theoretical and experimental progress over the past three decades\, a significant gap remains between the demands of quantum applications and the capabilities of current hardware. QC still faces major challenges in delivering accurate\, efficient solutions to real-world problems. The quantum ecosystem is inherently hybrid\, with quantum devices tightly coupled to classical hardware and software. Advancing these components in a synergistic manner is essential to bridging this need-capability gap and enabling a practical quantum future. As the field continues to grow\, substantial progress is needed at the quantum-classical interface\, including: (a) scalable software for executing real-world applications on noisy devices\, (b) low-cost\, efficient classical hardware with minimal latency and bandwidth limitations for scaling up quantum processing\, and (c) a smooth transition path from noisy devices to fault-tolerant systems. In this talk\, I will highlight several examples of our research addressing these challenges.
UID:139588-21885756@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139588
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:West Hall - 340
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881826@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881743@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884725@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879564@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882962@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878476@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250922T105733
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T140000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Can suffering and God coexist?\nHave faith questions you're afraid to ask?\nFeeling empty but not sure why?\nDo any of these questions resonate with you?\n\nJoin us as we tackle these and other questions every Tuesday together at 12:30 as we read through Can I Say That? by Brenna Blain.
UID:139683-21885892@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139683
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan League - Room A (3rd floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T125501
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T133000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Pause Café: French Conversation Hour
DESCRIPTION:-Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and snacks while improving your French skills! \n\n-Chat for 10 minutes or the entire hour. All language levels are welcome.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nFor more information contact Alan Ames at (alanames@umich.edu).
UID:138670-21883568@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138670
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250729T161516
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T190000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES: #3 Ultimate Financial Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Dinner provided! Registration is required for food planning purposes. RSVP for other workshops in the series here: https://myumi.ch/8r6kq\n\nRecommended order to take workshops:\n\n1 - Your Money Story\n2 - Making Confident Financial Decisions\n3 - Ultimate Financial Wellness\n4 - Caring for Your$elf\n5 - Be The Boss of Your Finances\n\nWe all know about the importance of self-care\, but have you ever thought about financial self-care? Financial self-care is any individual act that helps you feel better about your relationship with money\, including dealing with the emotions and feelings that come up when you interact with money. This workshop integrates group interaction\, staff guidance\, and video instruction featuring Financial Therapist\, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin\, for a comprehensive learning experience. You’ll learn how to identify what uncomfortable feelings arise when you engage with money\, get curious about where they come from\, learn how to find more emotional resilience and brainstorm ways to practice financial self-care with your peers.
UID:136769-21879078@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136769
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250902T230014
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T183000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Go Back and Fetch It
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Grammy Award–winning musician Rhiannon Giddens\, University of Michigan Artist-in-Residence\, and acclaimed writer Kristina R. Gaddy as they discuss their new book Go Back and Fetch It: Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo (UNC Press\, 2025) in a conversation moderated by Mark Clague\, Executive Director of the University of Michigan Arts Initiative. The talk will be followed by a dessert reception\, with books available for purchase and signing.\n\n    5:00 p.m. – Doors open\n    5:30 p.m. – Authors talk begins\n    6:30 p.m. – Dessert reception and book signing\n\nPlease register at: arts.umich.edu/giddens\n\nLearn more about the book from University of North Carolina Press. https://uncpress.org/9781469690575/go-back-and-fetch-it/ \n\nPreorder your copy of Go Back and Fetch It through Schuler Books. https://www.schulerbooks.com/book/9781469690575
UID:138676-21883596@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138676
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250822T181642
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CWPS Faculty Lecture with Amy Chavasse: \"Contact Improvisation at the edge of democracy: improvising new steps from south to north\"
DESCRIPTION:Amy Chavasse will discuss their nine-month collaborative project\, supported by the Center for World Performance Studies\, exploring the evolution of Contact Improvisation (CI) in Argentina – where it arose after the dictatorship’s end in 1985 – as a lens for examining democracy\, resistance\, and artmaking amid social upheaval. Through workshops\, lectures\, and community events in Buenos Aires with Argentinian CI leaders Marina Tampini and Cristina Turdo and U-M alum Sarah Konner\, the team mapped the South-North dynamics of the dance’s history\, using archival video and interviews to spark reflection on democracy\, authoritarianism\, and cultural exchange\, while highlighting how CI has become a vibrant\, activist art form deeply tied to Argentina’s sociopolitical context.\n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nFACULTY BIO:\n\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/amy-chavasse/
UID:138035-21881381@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138035
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250717T171237
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T193000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Foundations of Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Community Engagement is an interactive workshop for students that introduces principles and practices of equitable\, ethical community engagement. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of what the term “community engagement” means\, as well as the many forms it might take - from research and course-based projects to philanthropy\, activism\, policy\, and direct service. Across all these forms of engagement\, participants will learn concepts and actions that promote equitable partnerships\, center community-defined priorities\, and disrupt entrenched power dynamics between universities and community members. Participants will also discuss real-world community engagement scenarios that ask them to apply what they’ve learned in the workshop to various situations.
UID:136475-21878758@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136475
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20251119T145606
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T220000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Game Night at The Connector
DESCRIPTION:Join the Connector Community Assistants for a weekly Game Night! Stop by with a friend or two for Giant Connect Four\, Apples to Apples\, Jenga\, and more or bring your own boardgame!\n\nFresh popped popcorn will be available!
UID:138173-21882458@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138173
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:The Connector - Room 1520
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250922T121645
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250923T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Huanyi Yang\, trumpet
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Huanyi Yang performs a final masters degree recital.
UID:138793-21883926@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138793
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881827@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881744@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884726@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879565@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882963@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878477@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T163345
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T120000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Welcome Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters\, the Alumni Association hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students\, providing free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack.\n\nLocated at the Alumni Center\, students can stop by from 9 a.m. to noon during the dates listed. Just make sure you bring your MCard!\n\n*Free refreshments are made possible by Alumni Association members and their membership dues.
UID:136300-21878410@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136300
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250922T113716
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T130000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Coping Skills for College
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will learn different coping skills that are useful as a college student and hear from others about what works well for them. This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.\n\nRegistration is not required for in-person wellness groups\, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees. You can register at campusmindworks.org.
UID:137504-21880352@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137504
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 265
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250724T150251
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Celebrate Invention 2025
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate University of Michigan inventors and the growing impact of U-M innovations on the world at this year’s Celebrate Invention!\n\nYou won’t want to miss this year’s event\, hosted by Innovation Partnerships\, featuring technology demonstrations from promising U-M startups\, networking opportunities\, a panel discussion featuring prominent members of the local innovation ecosystem and the presentation of the Distinguished University Innovator of the Year Award.\n\nWednesday\, September 24\, 2025\n3:00–6:00 pm\nMichigan League\n911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\n\nCelebrate Invention is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \n\nLearn more at https://myumi.ch/dgrX6
UID:136655-21878940@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136655
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan League
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250918T055136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T170000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CCMB/DCMB Seminar Series featuring Yang Xiao\, PhD (Prof. at UM)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nCells are not independent\; they communicate and work synergistically in the brain. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on bulk assays\, novel spatial technologies preserve the tissue's architecture at near single-cell resolution\, allowing for more precise functional interpretation of the cell types and states. In this talk\, I will introduce spatial proteomics and spatial epigenetics\, two leading methods that enable in situ detection of proteins and open chromatin. Compared to spatial transcriptomics\, spatial proteomics directly addresses key challenges in visualizing cellular morphology and evaluating whether RNAs are the best proxies for proteins. I will discuss how these approaches advance our understanding of brain function and disease\, particularly in psychiatric disorders and traumatic brain injury.\n\nShort Bio\n\nYang Xiao is a molecular pathologist and bioengineer working to understand the cellular changes in cerebral microenvironments following traumatic brain injury. Dr. Xiao’s research integrates spatial transcriptomic\, epigenomic\, and proteomic data to build a cellular “Google Map” of the brain\, and to uncover the gene regulatory control mechanisms involved in injury remodeling and mood disorders.\n\nDr. Xiao completed her undergraduate studies in Molecular Biology at McGill University in Canada\, and conducted her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at Yale University under the mentorship of Dr. Rong Fan. She carried out postdoctoral work in Systems Neuroscience and Gene Editing at Columbia University\, working with Dr. Kam Leong.
UID:139505-21885649@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139505
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes North
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250814T181623
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T183000
SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Italian Vocal Repertoire: Professors Anna Toccafondi and Leonardo De Lisi
DESCRIPTION:Italian pianist Anna Toccafondi and Italian tenor Leonardo De Lisi of the Conservatory Luigi Cherubini in Florence\, Italy will lead a master class on Italian songs and arias in a variety of styles\, performed by SMTD voice students. Free and open to the public.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nLEONARDO DE LISI has been active in both concert and opera repertoire in Italy and throughout Europe during a forty-years career\, which began after winning several prestigious competitions\, including the Grand Prize for Lied at the ’s-Hertogenbosch\, Netherlands. His numerous CDs include the complete Respighi art songs\, the leading tenor roles in Gasparini’s *Bajazet*\, Vivaldi’s *Il Giustino*\, and Monteverdi’s *L’Orfeo* and *Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria*. In 2009\, EMI included a Vivaldi aria performed by De Lisi in the box set *100 Best Tenor Voices*. He has been teaching at the Cherubini Conservatory in Florence\, Italy\, since 1998.\n\nANNA TOCCAFONDI\, pianist and vocal coach\, is Professor of Collaborative Piano at the Florence Cherubini Conservatory. She performs at major festivals and theaters in Italy\, Europe\, and Japan with celebrated singers (such as Alessandro Corbelli and Barbara DeMaio). She taught annual master classes on Italian vocal repertoire at the University of Michigan’s former spring program in Sesto Fiorentino\, Italy\, and recently in South Korea. Committed to unpublished compositions of the Italian vocal repertoire\, Toccafondi has done research\, transcriptions\, revisions\, and recordings of important composers. She is the co-author\, with Timothy Cheek\, of *Perfect Italian Diction for Singers: An Authoritative Guide*.\n
UID:137531-21880402@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137531
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250910T135745
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T190000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Dinner for Democracy: LGBTQ+
DESCRIPTION:Note: this is an in-person event on the Ann Arbor campus.\nDinners for Democracy are nonpartisan presentations and small group discussions on topics students care about\, hosted by the student organization\, Turn Up Turnout (TUT). Free dinner is provided! Participants can expect to gain a deeper knowledge of the issue and an opportunity to discuss their thoughts\, information about how their vote in local offices can affect the issue\, and additional resources they can use to learn more.
UID:139183-21885016@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139183
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - 3240
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260115T110339
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T193000
SUMMARY:Meeting:Stuttering Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This Stuttering Support Group is open to any teens and adults who stutter. It provides a safe space to connect\, share experiences\, and navigate challenges with one another.\n\nDate: Fourth Wednesday of every month\nTime: 6:00p.m.–7:30p.m.\nLocation: 3rd Floor Freespace\, Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown\n\nAttendees can also join virtually if they prefer. Please email cwsbrains@umich.edu to request the link to join.\n\n*This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the same time and place.*\n\nHosted by the Ann Arbor Stuttering Awareness and Research Club (A2STAR) in collaboration with the U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab. The group is facilitated by students from the University of Michigan who stutter.
UID:121370-21876048@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121370
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 3rd Floor Freespace
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250921T200227
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T204500
SUMMARY:Meeting:Sickle Cell Series: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join BMEC for Part 1 of our Sickle Cell Series 🩸 We’ll dive into the impact of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on communities of color and its connection to Black maternal health. Plus\, we’ll be screening Basic Black: Sickle Cell Disease 🎥 with light refreshments provided🍿!\n\n📍 Trotter Large Meeting Room l Wednesday 9/24 l 7:15
UID:139669-21885879@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139669
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Trotter Large Meeting Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250826T130233
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T220000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Ice Cream at The Connector
DESCRIPTION:Come grab some ice cream at the Connector!\n\nAll are welcome!
UID:137587-21880420@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137587
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:The Connector
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881828@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881745@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884727@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879566@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882964@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878478@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250911T123010
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T130000
SUMMARY:Well-being:\"A Breath of Fresh Air\" Guided Nature Experience--September
DESCRIPTION:Staff\, faculty\, and students are invited to participate in a unique and energizing nature break. This session will introduce the positive effects of being in nature on our social and emotional well-being. You will practice mindful attention and appreciation for the natural environment\, and learn how to refresh your energy and reduce stress by being outside.\n\nSessions will include a variety of activities and options to support nature experiences. You will also learn how to use the Nature Rx resources in the Michigan App\, in order to take advantage of nearby nature spots for taking breaks\, restoring\, and for mental and physical health and well-being.\n\nJoin fellow faculty\, staff\, and students for an energizing nature break that will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged!\n\nThursday\, September 25\, 2025\n12-12:45 pm\nMeet Meet at the grassy area just in front of the Biological Sciences Building/Museum of Natural History\, 1105 North University\, Ann Arbor (near the Central Campus Transit Center and the Ruthven Building).\n\nSpecial activities for this session: \n-We’ll share information about the campus pollinator corridor\, as we’ll be near several pollinator gardens.\n-United by Purpose Campus Campaign swag giveaways.\n-Optional Polaroid photo opportunities for individuals and groups by Michigan Creative.\n\nWe will learn how to appreciate nature in all its forms\, and this session will be held rain or shine. Please note that this session requires moving or walking outdoors over a distance of approximately a quarter-mile. Options will be provided for those who wish to sit or explore at their own pace and ability. Please wear comfortable attire and dress for the weather. This event may be canceled in the case of hazardous thunderstorms or dangerous weather events--we will contact you if this is the case.\n\nSponsored by: MHealthy\, Mental Health Counseling & Consultation Services\, and the Nature Rx Project Team
UID:138302-21882733@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138302
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - Meet at the grassy area in front of the building
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250812T092639
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T133000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | THE SOUND OF MANGA: From Erotica to Sitcom in Gengoroh Tagame's Oeuvre
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in Weiser Hall 555\, and virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/VVrJ3\n   \n   In this talk\, Gengoroh Tagame's longtime translator Anne Ishii will demonstrate why sound effects are encoded to specific manga genre tropes. Following the evolution of manga delivery platforms\, we will discover how manga narrative has moved away from world-building to character development over the past thirty years in tandem with the development of smartphone technology.\n   \n   Anne Ishii is a writer\, translator\, and musician based in Philadelphia. She is the program director of United States Artists\, a grantmaking and research entity supporting artists of all disciplines across all stages of career. She is also the co-founder and owner of MASSIVE GOODS\, a clearinghouse agency of queer and feminist Japanese art responsible for producing dozens of erotic manga titles by Gengoroh Tagame and JIRAIYA\, most notably. She has been published as a cultural essayist in a variety of magazines and blogs that have tragically closed shop in the past ten years.\n   \n   This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.\n   \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:137427-21880232@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137427
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555
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DTSTAMP:20250729T160011
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES: #3 Ultimate Financial Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Lunch provided! Registration is required for food planning purposes. RSVP for other workshops in the series here: https://myumi.ch/8r6kq\n\nRecommended order to take workshops:\n\n1 - Your Money Story\n2 - Making Confident Financial Decisions\n3 - Ultimate Financial Wellness\n4 - Caring for Your$elf\n5 - Be The Boss of Your Finances\n\nWe all know about the importance of self-care\, but have you ever thought about financial self-care? Financial self-care is any individual act that helps you feel better about your relationship with money\, including dealing with the emotions and feelings that come up when you interact with money. This workshop integrates group interaction\, staff guidance\, and video instruction featuring Financial Therapist\, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin\, for a comprehensive learning experience. You’ll learn how to identify what uncomfortable feelings arise when you engage with money\, get curious about where they come from\, learn how to find more emotional resilience and brainstorm ways to practice financial self-care with your peers.
UID:136772-21879084@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136772
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women
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DTSTAMP:20250930T102947
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
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\, 12-5 pm
UID:138950-21884282@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20250904T121704
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T124500
SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes
DESCRIPTION:Join us as sacred music DMA student David Stultz performs a 30-minute organ recital.\n\nThe University of Michigan Organ Department presents Division Street Pipes - the organ recital series at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church that brought weekly joy to attendees during its first season earlier this year - returns and will continue through early December.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Each recital features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. \n\nPerformances begin on September 11\, 2025 at 12:15pm and will occur every Thursday until December 4 (with the exception of November 27\, Thanksgiving). You can be sure that each week\, you will be in for a thrilling musical experience.
UID:138220-21882606@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138220
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250805T113918
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and refreshments in a beautiful\, book-filled space. Check out a book from the Hopwood library or engage with other readers and writers. All are welcome.
UID:136054-21877768@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136054
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room)
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DTSTAMP:20250905T141244
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Allocating Electricity
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe U.S. electricity system is premised on the ideas that utilities have a duty to serve all customers in their service territories and that electricity supply should always meet demand. But a rapid increase in data center energy needs is revealing problems with those premises. To meet this moment\, and to address future electrical-supply challenges\, we propose a partial shift to a new system\, in which major new electricity consumers can connect to the grid even where electrical supply will not always be sufficient\, can have their use curtailed by utilities\, and can use secondary markets to hedge against curtailment risk. We explore the potential for this new approach by using examples from natural gas management and water law in the western United States. In both fields\, a foundational assumption is that supply will sometimes fall short of demand\, and both fields therefore hold potential lessons for electricity-supply challenges.\n\nAlexandra Klass Biography:\nAlexandra B. Klass is the James G. Degnan Professor of Law at Michigan Law. She teaches and writes in the areas of energy law\, environmental law\, natural resources law\, tort law\, and property law. From April 2022 to July 2023\, she served in the Biden-Harris administration as deputy general counsel for energy efficiency and clean energy demonstrations at the US Department of Energy.\n\nKlass’s recent scholarly work\, published in many of the nation’s leading law journals\, addresses regulatory challenges to integrating more renewable energy into the nation’s electric transmission grid\, siting and eminent domain issues surrounding interstate electric transmission lines and oil and gas pipelines\, and applications of the public trust doctrine to modern environmental law challenges.\n\nShe is a co-author of Energy Law: Concepts and Insights Series\, second edition (Foundation Press\, 2020)\, Energy Law and Policy\, third edition (West Academic Publishing\, 2022)\, and Natural Resources Law: A Place-Based Book of Problems and Cases\, fifth edition (Wolters Kluwer\, 2022). \n\nBefore her appointment at the University of Michigan\, Klass was a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School. During her time on the Minnesota Law faculty\, she was named the Stanley V. Kinyon Teacher of the Year in 2010 and 2020\, and she served as associate dean for academic affairs from 2010 to 2012. She was a visiting professor at Harvard Law School in 2015 and at Uppsala University in Sweden in 2019. \n\nBefore her teaching career\, Klass was a partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis\, where she specialized in environmental law and land use litigation.\n\nKlass has served in leadership positions in state and national bar organizations and nonprofits. She was a longtime member of the board of directors of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and chaired the group’s legal committee. In 2020\, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appointed her to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Climate Change\, where she served until 2022. In 2017\, she received the Eldon G. Kaul Distinguished Service Award\, presented by the Environmental\, Natural Resources\, and Energy Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association to “a member of the bench or bar who has demonstrated a significant commitment and made an outstanding contribution to environmental\, natural resources\, or energy law in the state of Minnesota.”\n\nDave Owen Biography: \nDave Owen is the Albert Abramson ’54 Distinguished Professor and the Associate Dean for Research at UC Law San Francisco (formerly Hastings)\, where he teaches courses in environmental\, water\, energy and administrative law. His research spans those same fields\, with a primary focus on water resource management. He previously taught at the University of Maine School of Law\, practiced water law\, and\, before law school\, worked as an environmental consultant. He has won UC Law SF’s highest teaching award\, and several of his articles have been selected by peers as top environmental-law articles of their respective years.
UID:138897-21884203@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138897
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 133
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DTSTAMP:20250829T100814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Distinguished University Professorship Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost\, this event features three Distinguished University Professors speaking on their professional and scholarly experiences. Each concise lecture will be followed by a brief Q & A.\n\n“Vernacular Religion in Robert Frank's The Americans” by Deborah Dash Moore (Jonathan Freedman Distinguished University Professor of History and Judaic Studies\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts).\n\n“How the Brain Regulates Body Weight” by Roger Cone (Mary Sue Coleman Director of the Life Sciences Institute\; Tadataka Yamada Distinguished Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology\, Medical School).\n\n“The AI of the Beholder in Medical Imaging” by Jeff Fessler (William L. Root Distinguished University Professor\, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, College of Engineering\; Professor of Biomedical Engineering\, College of Engineering\; Professor of Radiology\, Medical School).
UID:138084-21881916@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138084
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Ruthven Administration Building - University Hall, Second Floor
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DTSTAMP:20251114T154427
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T170000
SUMMARY:Meeting:LSA Virtual Q&A for Prospective High School Students
DESCRIPTION:LSA Recruitment is hosting an hour-long virtual LSA Q&A session where prospective high school students can ask LSA and Michigan Learning Community (MLC) student ambassadors common questions about being an LSA student at Michigan. Common questions include but are not limited to majors/minors\, LSA programs\, MLCs\, campus resources\, living in Ann Arbor\, studying abroad\, etc. The session is intended for first-year student applicants and their guests. If you are interested\, sign up for a session below. Note that sessions are scheduled for the Eastern Time Zone.\n\nRegister Here: https://myumi.ch/rAMgG
UID:117080-21878907@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250902T111959
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:\"Whither the Center-Right?\"
DESCRIPTION:Join Robert Doar\, the president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI)\, one of the United States' premier public policy think tanks\, for a wide-ranging conversation with Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes. Topics discussed will include the place of the center-right in the American conservative movement amid the current populist moment\, the role of evidence-based policy institutions in American politics today\, and the broader importance of conversations across ideological differences.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\nRobert Doar is the president of the American Enterprise Institute. Doar became AEI’s 12th president in July 2019\, leading one of the nation’s oldest and most respected public policy think tanks. Since becoming president of AEI\, Doar has recruited dozens of leading scholars and fellows across multiple issue areas and launched a new research division focused on Social\, Cultural\, and Constitutional Studies. He joined AEI in 2014 to lead the Institute’s opportunity and mobility studies program after serving for more than 20 years in leadership positions in the social service programs of New York state and New York City.
UID:138613-21883491@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138613
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Betty Ford Classroom (1110)
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DTSTAMP:20250807T200951
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Story Lab Fall Retreats
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nStory Lab develops executive-level presence and communication skills through storytelling workshops and events. To be an effective leader—at work\, in the community\, or in your personal life—you must be able to communicate with impact. Often this means telling stories that are meaningful to you and others\, and doing so in the rich language and expressive style of a seasoned storyteller. If you can craft and deliver an effective story\, you will be better able to convey your value to recruiters\, inspire and motivate classmates and colleagues\, and influence your audience. At Story Lab\, you’ll find an immersive experience and an opportunity to hone your skills in a safe and supportive environment.\n\nStory Lab is generously sponsored by M•LEAD and the Ford School’s Leadership Initiative.\n\nDATES\n9/25\, 4:30–9 PM @ the Michigan Union OR 9/26\, 10 AM–2:30 PM @ Michigan Ross (Choose ONE)\nDevelop your storytelling abilities.\n\nPARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS\nDeep interest in storytelling\, personal growth\, and lifelong learning. Retreats are open to all U-M students.\n\nREGISTRATION WINDOW\n9/3–9/17\n\nVisit our webpage to learn more!
UID:137302-21880094@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137302
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan Union
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DTSTAMP:20250919T143209
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T190000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:FAST Lecture | Updates from IPAMAA Students
DESCRIPTION:FAST is kicking off the semester with presentations from three IPAMAA graduate students: Erica Venturo\, Laurel Fricker\, and Lauren Alberti. Light refreshments will be provided at 5:30 PM\, with the talk to begin at 6:00 PM. \n\nErica is a fourth-year PhD candidate in IPAMAA who studies wine\, pottery production and reuse\, and trade within the economy of the Roman world. This summer\, Erica participated in several field projects in Italy and Greece\, including Tulane University’s I.14 Project in Pompeii. Region I Insula (city block) 14 is located on the southeastern side of Pompeii\, just inside the Porta Nocera. Tulane’s I.14 Project aims to address questions surrounding domestic economic activity and infrastructure. As part of the team\, Erica analyzed some of the ceramic material excavated from the past two seasons\, including a series of vessels that were essential to the commercial activity that occurred within this space.\n\nLaurel Fricker is a PhD candidate in IPAMAA\, writing her dissertation on the experiences that children had growing up in ancient Greek houses. As a long-time team member of the Olynthos Project\, a field project centered on the classical city of Olynthos in northern Greece\, she has been tasked with publishing the loom weights from the excavations and field survey. This summer\, she visited the Archaeological Museum of Polygyros in Greece and participated in a study season at Olynthos to help move toward the publication of these artifacts.\n\nLauren Alberti is a graduate student in IPAMAA with interests in prehistoric cult practices in the Aegean. She has completed a fourth year assisting Professor Natalie Abell and her team on a project that explores the metallurgical traditions of Ayia Irini\, a Bronze Age settlement on the island of Kea in Greece. For this talk\, Lauren will highlight how the team looks for evidence of metallurgy as well as what the team accomplished this past season.\n\nFAST (Field Archaeology Series on Thursday) Lectures are free and open to the public. This event will take place in Room 125 of the Kelsey Museum’s Newberry Hall.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:139591-21885759@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139591
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Newberry Hall, Room 125
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DTSTAMP:20250923T101427
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T190000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Rhiannon Giddens
DESCRIPTION:Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular\, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music\, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities\, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist\, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient\, Pulitzer Prize winner\, and composer of opera\, ballet\, and film\, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased\, and advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art.\n\nA founding member of the landmark Black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops\, and the all-female banjo supergroup\, Our Native Daughters\, Giddens is as much a curator as a creator. She is the current Artistic Director of the Yo-Yo Ma-founded Silkroad Ensemble\, hosts a TV show on PBS\, My Music with Rhiannon Giddens\, and has hosted two podcasts (Aria Code from New York City’s NPR affiliate station WQXR\, which ran for three seasons\, and American Railroad from Silkroad). Giddens has published two children's books and written and performed music for the soundtrack of Red Dead Redemption II\, one of the best-selling video games of all time. She appeared as a recurring cast member on ABC's hit drama Nashville and as a music history expert on Ken Burns’ Country Music series on PBS. This year\, she launched her own music festival in Durham\, NC called Biscuits &amp\; Banjos\, to celebrate Black culture outside the mainstream.\n\nAs Pitchfork once said\, “few artists are so fearless and so ravenous in their exploration”—a journey that has led to NPR naming her one of its 25 Most Influential Women Musicians of the 21st Century and to American Songwriter calling her “one of the most important musical minds currently walking the planet.”\nGiddens has released three albums under her own name and two in collaboration with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi\, all on Nonesuch Records. American Railroad\, her first album in collaboration with the Silkroad Ensemble\, was released in November 2024\, and her most recent album\, a collaboration with Justin Robinson\, What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow\, was released in April 2025.\n\nRhiannon Giddens serves as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence for the University of Michigan’s Arts Initiative.\n\nPresented in partnership with the Arts Initiative. \n\nThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public.
UID:137417-21880220@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137417
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250917T101602
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Data & AI in Society Lecture Series | AI’s Role in Upskilling Medical Practice
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n“Hey Siri\, Can you measure my left ventricle ejection fraction?” Despite having full control over the zeitgeist\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has yet to live up to its promise in many fields. Medicine\, in particular\, has significant upside potential with AI—with hospitals closing\, a shortage of physicians and other medical professionals\, and an instrinsically difficult domain\, AI has a unique opportunity to upskill practice\, bringing better care and better training to everyone. This talk will explore the problem\, potential value\, and early methods in upskilling medical practitioners along two axes. First\, I will describe how visual AI methods are already impacting the cardiothoracic surgical domain via technical and non-technical assessment for more objective training and review. Second\, I will describe how interactive\, physically-grounded AI guidance can upskill medical practitioners and bring state of the art care into rural settings\, which are among the most challenging settings for healthcare delivery. Ultimately\, this talk will provide concrete evidence of the potential AI has in upskilling medical practice.\n\nMeet Jason Corso:\nDr. Jason Corso is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Robotics at the University of Michigan and Co-Founder / CSO of the AI startup Voxel51. He received his PhD and MSE degrees at The Johns Hopkins University in 2005 and 2002\, respectively\, and the BS Degree with honors from Loyola College In Maryland in 2000\, all in Computer Science. He is the recipient of a U Michigan EECS Outstanding Achievement Award 2018\, Google Faculty Research Award 2015\, the Army Research Office Young Investigator Award 2010\, National Science Foundation CAREER award 2009\, SUNY Buffalo Young Investigator Award 2011\, a member of the 2009 DARPA Computer Science Study Group\, and a recipient of the Link Foundation Fellowship in Advanced Simulation and Training 2003. Corso has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and hundreds of thousands of lines of open-source code on topics of his interest including computer vision\, robotics\, data science\, and general computing. He is a member of the AAAI\, ACM\, MAA and a senior member of the IEEE.
UID:137729-21880650@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137729
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Dana Building - 440
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DTSTAMP:20250918T154147
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T200000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interfaith Photovoice: Discovering Human Connection Through the Lens
DESCRIPTION:What if a set of photos could completely transform how you understand your purpose\, the experiences of others\, and the value of humanity? With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day\, Photovoice uses this powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between participants. In this 90-minute interactive session\, you’ll use photographs to reflect\, share your story\, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse perspectives\, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!\n\nThe Raoul Wallenberg Institute is hosting its first Photovoice dinner for students on Thursday\, September 25th\, at 6pm in Pierpont Commons. The theme of the September 25th dinner is \"hope\,\" and we especially invite those involved with campus religious and spiritual groups to attend. A facilitator will guide your table through the process of sharing\, asking questions\, and understanding everyone's experiences. Students can RSVP for the September 25th dinner using the pre-registration link listed. \n\nIn preparation for the dinner\, please choose three of your own photographs (or take three new photographs) that you would be willing to share with others in response to the following prompt: \"Hope can be felt\, longed for\, aspired to\, practiced. What does hope look like for you now?\"\n\nAdditional student dinners will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at rotating locations. The theme of each dialogue will be different\, but the meal will always be vegetarian. Receive more information about future monthly topics by filling out the interest form included.
UID:139211-21885090@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139211
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Pierpont Commons - East room
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DTSTAMP:20250923T093753
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Saturday Morning Physics: Thirty Years of Engaging\, Educating\, and Entertaining the Public
DESCRIPTION:Physics is fundamental to our world\, impacting all of our lives every single day. For thirty years U-M’s Saturday Morning Physics has been exploring cosmic mysteries and answering practical problems with the public through striking experiments and live lectures. Professor of Physics and Biomedical Engineering Timothy Chupp has been a key part of the program since its start and will share its history and discuss how public science is more important now than ever.\n\nRefreshments will be provided.
UID:139742-21885993@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139742
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20251121T101442
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T220000
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Movie Night at The Connector
DESCRIPTION:Come unwind at The Connector for a weekly Movie Night! Hosted by the Connector Community Assistants and featuring fresh popped popcorn!\n\nDecember 4: Home Alone
UID:138174-21882475@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138174
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:The Connector - Room 1520
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881829@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881746@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884728@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879567@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882965@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878479@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20250902T142209
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T110000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hola! ¿Cómo estás?\n\n-Practice your Spanish-speaking skills with peers & instructors in a relaxed environment. All language levels and students are welcome to join the conversation. \n\n-Come & go as you please\, stay as little or as long as you would like! \n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, & baked goods.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nFor more information contact Julie Harrell at (harrelju@umich.edu).
UID:138664-21883549@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138664
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB
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DTSTAMP:20250807T200951
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T143000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Story Lab Fall Retreats
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nStory Lab develops executive-level presence and communication skills through storytelling workshops and events. To be an effective leader—at work\, in the community\, or in your personal life—you must be able to communicate with impact. Often this means telling stories that are meaningful to you and others\, and doing so in the rich language and expressive style of a seasoned storyteller. If you can craft and deliver an effective story\, you will be better able to convey your value to recruiters\, inspire and motivate classmates and colleagues\, and influence your audience. At Story Lab\, you’ll find an immersive experience and an opportunity to hone your skills in a safe and supportive environment.\n\nStory Lab is generously sponsored by M•LEAD and the Ford School’s Leadership Initiative.\n\nDATES\n9/25\, 4:30–9 PM @ the Michigan Union OR 9/26\, 10 AM–2:30 PM @ Michigan Ross (Choose ONE)\nDevelop your storytelling abilities.\n\nPARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS\nDeep interest in storytelling\, personal growth\, and lifelong learning. Retreats are open to all U-M students.\n\nREGISTRATION WINDOW\n9/3–9/17\n\nVisit our webpage to learn more!
UID:137302-21880095@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137302
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Ross School of Business
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DTSTAMP:20250922T153846
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Heberle Award and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Mel Y. Chen (they/them+) is Professor of Gender & Women's Studies and Director for the Center for the Study of Sexual Culture at the University of California\, Berkeley. Their training spans the humanities\, social sciences\, and sciences\, with a doctorate degree in linguistics that they transitioned to from computer engineering. For more about Mel Y. Chen: https://gws.berkeley.edu/people/mel-y-chen
UID:130829-21867129@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130829
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3222 (Robert Hayden Room)
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DTSTAMP:20250912T121708
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T123000
SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Pianist Svetozar Ivanov Master Class
DESCRIPTION:Guest artist and U-M DMA alum Svetozar Ivanov (University of South Florida) will work with talented SMTD students in a master class. Free and open to the public.\n\nGUEST ARTIST BIO\n\nPianist SVETOZAR IVANOV has made numerous appearances as recitalist and orchestra soloist worldwide. Numerous publications have praised his recent solo CD’s\; the album *Naked Tango* was called “superbly original\, quite moving\, personal and musically absorbing” while his CD *Vers la flamme* was celebrated for performances which were “played with aplomb\, panache and complete conviction” and interpretation “filled with sensual longing\, anguished yearning\, anxious dread and provocative energy”. Regarding his album *Echo* one reviewer wrote: “Ivanov’s most distinctive gift as a pianist is his ability to draw us inward\, which imparts the feeling that we’re approaching a mystery”. *Dream Images* was hailed for “performances of purified beauty that can leave you breathless” and his most recent album *Intermissions* was praised for its “combination of maturity\, deeply felt expression\, and dignity.”\n\nRecent performance venues include Carnegie\, Merkin\, and Steinway Halls in New York City\, Salle Gaveau in Paris\, Splendor in Amsterdam\, Guildhall\, Royal College\, and Goldsmith in London\, Mozarteum in Salzburg\, Razumovsky Salon in Vienna\, Salon Chritophori in Berlin\, RNCM in Manchester\, Royal Academy of Music in Denmark\, RCS in Prague\, as well as numerous concert series in the US. Recent festival appearances include “Pianomaster”\, “PianoEchos”\, “Terre d’Arezzo”\, “Autunno Musicale”\, and “Classicariano” in Italy\, “Krakow Piano Festival” in Poland\, “Música de Besalú” in Spain\, “Pianotune” in Belgium\, “Seiler” in Greece\, “Walled City” in Northern Ireland\, “Salon des Arts” and “Sofia Music Weeks” in Bulgaria\, “Chautauqua” in New York\, “Killington” in Vermont\, and “Fox River” in Wisconsin.\n\nIvanov is especially recognized for his creative work designing unusual concert formats combining music with other art forms (documentary footage\, art films\, animation\, poetry\, short stories\, live dance improvisation\, paintings\, lighting design\, live streaming). His DVD Perpetual Tango explores the synthesis between music\, movement\, multimedia\, and was released by Naxos in 2018. His latest video projects include *Music of Shadows* and the *Poetry Series* - a poetry inspired collection of twelve short films that was described by *Fanfare Magazine* as \"heart-wrenching\".\n\nSvetozar Ivanov is Professor of Piano at University of South Florida\, serves as Artist Faculty at Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Vermont\, Brancaleoni Music Festival in Italy\, Prague Piano Festival\, Walled City Music Festival in Northern Ireland\, and is the Artistic Director of the Steinway Piano Series in Florida. He is a Steinway Artist and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan.\n
UID:139215-21885099@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139215
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
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DTSTAMP:20250902T122437
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T122000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EHour: Candice Ammori
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Entrepreneurship for EHour with Candice Ammori\, founder of Climate Vine. Ammori is a U-M alum and community builder who has dedicated her career to advancing climate innovation. She previously led the On Deck Climate Tech Fellowship\, supporting hundreds of founders worldwide\, and now leads Climate Vine\, a global community that brings together leaders across technology\, policy\, and investment to tackle the climate crisis.\n\nAbout EHour\nEntrepreneurship Hour (EHour) is a weekly speaker series that brings innovators\, founders\, and entrepreneurial leaders to campus to share their stories with the University of Michigan community.
UID:138652-21883531@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138652
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260112T144046
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T123000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Guided 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 guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \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:88544-21865108@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/88544
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250829T130523
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T133000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Effect of a Monthly Unconditional Cash Transfer on Families and Children’s Development through Age 4: Findings from the Baby’s First Years Study
DESCRIPTION:The Effect of a Monthly Unconditional Cash Transfer on Families and Children’s Development through Age 4: Findings from the Baby’s First Years Study\nKatherine Magnuson\, Director\, Institute for Research on Poverty\; Professor\, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Social Work\nFriday\, September 26\, noon ET\nSSW ECC 1840\n\nThe Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Our goal is to help build a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.\n\nThis series is free and open to the public as well as being a one-credit course for U-M students (SWK 503\, Course #25751). In-person talks include coffee\, cookies\, and the chance to ask the speakers questions or watch the livestream on YouTube.
UID:138510-21883148@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138510
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:School of Social Work Building - ECC 1840
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250930T102947
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T170000
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\, 12-5 pm
UID:138950-21884315@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250828T090513
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T140000
SUMMARY:Presentation:UMTRI Distinguished Speaker Series: Artificial Intelligence Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant frontier – it is a present-day force transforming industries\, reshaping workflows\, and redefining the relationship between humans and machines. This talk explores the ongoing journey of AI adoption\, focusing on how organizations can leverage AI not just as a tool\, but as a strategic capability. We’ll trace the shift from reactive systems to generative and agent-based AI\, and examine how these technologies are already embedded in daily life – from content creation to decision automation.\n\nReal transformation\, however\, requires more than new technology – it calls for a cultural shift. We’ll highlight how successful AI integration depends on three pillars: people\, process\, and technology. This means building AI literacy across roles\, empowering teams with effective tools\, and establishing strong governance frameworks. We’ll also show how “rapid wins” can create momentum\, challenge misconceptions\, and cultivate internal champions who drive sustainable change. Just as importantly\, we’ll explore how AI amplifies rather than replaces human strengths\, opening the door to new forms of value and innovation at scale.\n\nParticipants will gain practical insights into leading with an AI-first mindset\, navigating the challenges of change management\, and developing strategies that are both scalable and sustainable. This session will be peppered with real examples from various industries and use cases.\n---\nAbout the speaker: Barak Turovsky brings over 30 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to build AI (Generative AI/LLMs)\, Cloud\, and Enterprise products. He has deep expertise in leveraging customer and market insights to apply AI as a disruptive competitive advantage. Barak advises Boards\, executive teams\, and leading VC firms across industries\, helping drive large-scale organizational transformation for the AI era.\n\nBarak currently serves as Chief AI Officer at General Motors and Operating Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners. Previously\, he was VP of AI at Cisco and spent a decade at Google as Head of Product for the Languages AI group within Google AI\, where he led the application of cutting-edge AI/ML across Google’s products. He also served as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Trax\, a leader in Computer Vision AI for retail and commerce.\n\nBarak holds an MBA from the University of California\, Berkeley\, and an LL.B. from Tel Aviv University. He teaches AI Applications at the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Education program.
UID:138327-21882776@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138327
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250909T090938
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T154000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Cherry Award Finalist Keynote: \"Learning to Look: Cultivating the Anatomical Gaze”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Melissa Gross\, associate professor of movement science and director of the Behavioral Biomechanics Laboratory\, is one of three finalists selected for Baylor University’s 2026 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. The Cherry Award is the only national teaching award – with the single largest monetary reward of $250\,000 – presented by a college or university to an individual for exceptional teaching. The winning professor will be announced by Baylor in spring 2026.\n\nDr. Gross will present her Cherry Award finalist keynote\, \"Learning to Look: Cultivating the Anatomical Gaze\,” on Friday\, Sept. 26\, from 2:30-3:40 p.m. in the School of Kinesiology Building\, rooms 2600 and 2080 (overflow seating). Open to the public\; no RSVP needed.\n\nAbout the finalist: A biomechanics researcher noted for her interdisciplinary work\, Dr. Melissa Gross has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and served on the editorial board for the Journal of Applied Biomechanics. A past president and fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics\, she has secured over $1.5 million in grant funding from NIH\, NSF\, and Veterans Affairs. In 2014\, Gross received the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship\, which recognizes tenured U-M faculty whose commitment to and investment in undergraduate teaching has had a demonstrable impact on the intellectual development and lives of their students. She has held leadership roles in academic innovation and digital education\, including serving as director of the School of Kinesiology's Innovative Teaching and Learning initiative (2013-2019) and U-M's Women in Science and Engineering program (2019-2024). Gross currently serves on the executive committee for the U-M Center for Interprofessional Education.
UID:139037-21884668@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139037
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:School of Kinesiology Building - 2600
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260105T110419
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T160000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us!  Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p
UID:138091-21881925@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan League - Maizie's Cafe
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250924T164741
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T220000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Celestial Footprints: Latin American Voices in U.S. Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:The Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory is excited to host U-M Astronomy for a talk and Q&A on Hispanic and Latin American astronomers and observatories. The talk will begin at 7:00 PM and will last 1 hour in total. Afterwards\, attendees will be welcome to tour the original 1854 Detroit Observatory and observe the night sky through its historic telescope.\n\nTelescope observing is weather dependent. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome!
UID:139840-21886112@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139840
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250926T125526
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:Come As You Are Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Urban Wordsmith Society is having our first event of the 2025-2026 school year! Join us at the Come As You Are Open Mic to hear amazing poets share their work\, connect with other creatives\, and maybe even share some of your own lines. Poems shared at this event will be in the interest of defining who you are and who you want to become for the next year.\n\n7pm-9pm in the Trotter Multicultural Center Basement. Limited snacks will be available.
UID:139237-21885176@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139237
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Basement
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250912T085030
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T230000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Bridgerton Ball UMix
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of elegance at the Michigan League Ballroom on September 26 from 8–11pm. Enjoy a mix of workshops\, high tea\, and delicious food alongside unique experiences like a live silhouette painter and Bridgerton-inspired crafts. The evening also features performances\, a showing of Little Women\, and classic games like croquet. It’s the perfect chance to immerse yourself in timeless charm and create memorable moments with friends!
UID:138993-21884498@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138993
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250911T215744
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T130000
SUMMARY:Community Service:Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal - Pinckney
DESCRIPTION:Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal\nDate: September 27\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am – 1:00pm\nLocation: 131 S Howell St\, Pinckney\, MI\, Pinckney Town Square Park\n \n\nEvent Information:\n\nThe University of Michigan Student Run Free Clinic is hosting a free community event to promote safe disposal of unused or expired medications and used sharps (needles\, syringes\, and lancets). Proper disposal helps protect the environment\, reduce accidental poisoning\, and prevent misuse of prescription drugs. Community members are encouraged to bring their medications and sharps for safe\, responsible disposal.\n\nCan’t make it? Consider these options.\n\nMany of our local community pharmacies offer disposal kiosks\, where individual can bring unwanted\, unused\, or expired medications for drop off. Talk to your community pharmacist about what is accepted at their location.\n\nSometimes getting to the pharmacy can be a challenge. There are in-home medication disposal options available such as DisposeRx and Deterra. These options both safely deactivate drugs\, allowing individuals to safely throw away medications without future environmental contamination.\n\nOther Events:\n\nMichigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) holds a medication disposal event each year in conjunction with the MPA and Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council (PAC) Pharmacy Day at the Capitol event. The public is invited to safely dispose of unused\, unwanted or expired medications\, including controlled substances.\nNational DEA Drug Take Back Day\, typically the last Saturday in October and April
UID:139254-21885200@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139254
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879568@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882966@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250925T121648
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T122000
SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Sasha Cooke\, mezzo-soprano
DESCRIPTION:Guest artist Sasha Cooke\, mezzo-soprano\, will lead Voice & Opera students in a master class. This event is free and open to the public\, presented with the generous sponsorship of the University Musical Society.\n\nCooke will be a soloist in Verdi's *Requiem* in Hill Auditorium with the University Musical Society and Detroit Symphony Orchestra the previous evening\, Friday\, September 26. \n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nTwo-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano SASHA COOKE has been called a “luminous standout” by the *New York Times* and “equal parts poise\, radiance and elegant directness” by *Opera News*. Ms. Cooke has sung at the Metropolitan Opera\, San Francisco Opera\, English National Opera\, Seattle Opera\, Opéra National de Bordeaux\, and Gran Teatre del Liceu\, among others\, and with over 90 symphony orchestras worldwide frequently in the works of Mahler. In 2022 Ms. Cooke was appointed at the Music Academy of the West as Co-Director of the Lehrer Vocal Institute. Her album *how do I find you* was nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award for Best Vocal Solo Album. 
UID:138723-21883763@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138723
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250924T121645
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T123000
SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Jenna Moon\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UID:138843-21884061@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138843
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250925T091755
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T143000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Art Meetup: Stamps Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, September 27 for a student Art Meetup to visit the Stamps Gallery\, which will include the opening of Stacey L. Kirby’s The Bureau of Personal Belonging! Come experience this series of interactive performances set within immersive installations featuring students\, faculty\, and staff from the Stamps School and across U‑M. We will meet directly outside the Sweetwaters in the Michigan Union at 12 PM and walk together for 10 minutes to the Stamps Gallery.\n\nSpace is limited and registration is required.\n\nArt Meetups are student-led excursions to explore the arts on campus and in Ann Arbor - all while giving you a chance to meet other students who share similar interests! From local artist markets to performances to hands on artmaking\, Art Meetups have something for all interests.
UID:139393-21885390@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139393
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250923T213947
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T160000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Environmental Activist Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Join local environmentalists for a POTLUCK picnic at Island Park to build connections and learn about the political lay of the land in Michigan!\n\nSpeakers:\n ⦿ State Senators Jeff Irwin and Sue Shink\, who will discuss what's up in Lansing\n ⦿ Sierra Club Michigan Legislative and Political Director Tim Minotas\, who will cover prospects for environmental legislation\n ⦿ Activist Mike Buza\, who will introduce ways to combat the disinformation campaign against renewables in rural areas\n\nIn the spirit of the occasion\, this will be a ZERO-WASTE event\, so be sure to bring your own reusable eating utensils\, dishes and drink containers. We will have containers for your compostables – e.g.\, food scraps & napkins.\n\nNo alcohol is permitted in Island Park for this event.\n\nSchedule:\n1:00 Lunch starts\n2:15 Speakers with Q&A\n3:15 Networking/Enjoy the park\n\nFamily and Friends Welcome!\nEvent will go on rain or shine\n\nWhen & Where:\nSaturday\, September 27\n1-4 PM\nIsland Park\, Shelter B\n1415 Island Dr\, Ann Arbor (map)\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48105\nNOTE. There is extra parking past Shelter B.\n\nPlease RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/sierra-club-huron-valley/events/310636699/\n\nOrganized by the Sierra Club Huron Valley Group
UID:139800-21886066@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139800
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250924T154021
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T153000
SUMMARY:Performance:U-M Men’s Glee Club and Korgossarna
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club is very excited to welcome the male choir Korgossarna from Uppsala\, Sweden to Ann Arbor as part of their US tour. The Men’s Glee Club and Korgossarna will perform a joint concert on Saturday\, September 27th at 1:30 pm at First United Methodist Church. \n\nThis concert is being given with support from the Scandinavian Program at the University of Michigan\, the Signe Karlström Fund\, SWEA Michigan\, and the Detroit Swedish Foundation.\n\nLearn more about the guest artists on their website:\nhttps://www.vgmk.se/
UID:137412-21880213@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137412
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250813T111429
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T150000
SUMMARY:Tours:Saturday Sampler Tour | Animals in the Kelsey
DESCRIPTION:Animals abound in the art and artifacts of the ancient Middle East\, Greece\, Egypt\, and Rome. On this guided tour\, learn more about different aspects of animals in antiquity. We’ll take a look at animal-themed artifacts in the Kelsey and ask\, “Was that animal food? A laborer? A pet? A sacrificial victim?” We’ll also discuss what kinds of animals were symbols of power and strength\, as well as the meanings different animals had in the ancient world.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:137492-21880339@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137492
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250902T234524
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T170000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Cultivate & Connect - Interfaith Gardening Volunteering Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Interfaith in Action for “Cultivate & Connect\,\" an opportunity for students of diverse religious and secular beliefs to come together and garden at the Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor.\n\nPlease join us for an afternoon of volunteering and connection at the Zen Buddhist Temple of Ann Arbor! On September 27th from 3-5pm\, we will be volunteering in the garden\, so wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Those of all religious\, spiritual\, and secular identities are welcome. Ice cream will also be provided after. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/M95REohDrwpsfcQR6
UID:138703-21883639@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138703
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250812T121614
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T213000
SUMMARY:Performance:Svetozar Ivanov\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Guest artist and U-M DMA alum Svetozar Ivanov presents “Berceuse” – twelve audio vignettes inspired by poetry. Each vignette intertwines live music with various pre-recorded audio elements. Music by Andriessen\, Rzewski\, Ippolito\, Saariaho\, Aminikia\, Say\, Crumb\, Silvestrov\, Cowell\, Kopycinski\, Khalaf\, and Helps. Poetry by Sappho\, Pizarnik\, Prévert\, Apollinaire\, Cummings\, Lorca\, Poe\, and Alareer. \n\nGUEST ARTIST BIO\n\nPianist SVETOZAR IVANOV has made numerous appearances as recitalist and orchestra soloist worldwide. Numerous publications have praised his recent solo CD’s\; the album *Naked Tango* was called “superbly original\, quite moving\, personal and musically absorbing” while his CD *Vers la flamme* was celebrated for performances which were “played with aplomb\, panache and complete conviction” and interpretation “filled with sensual longing\, anguished yearning\, anxious dread and provocative energy”. Regarding his album *Echo* one reviewer wrote: “Ivanov’s most distinctive gift as a pianist is his ability to draw us inward\, which imparts the feeling that we’re approaching a mystery”. *Dream Images* was hailed for “performances of purified beauty that can leave you breathless” and his most recent album *Intermissions* was praised for its “combination of maturity\, deeply felt expression\, and dignity.”\n\nRecent performance venues include Carnegie\, Merkin\, and Steinway Halls in New York City\, Salle Gaveau in Paris\, Splendor in Amsterdam\, Guildhall\, Royal College\, and Goldsmith in London\, Mozarteum in Salzburg\, Razumovsky Salon in Vienna\, Salon Chritophori in Berlin\, RNCM in Manchester\, Royal Academy of Music in Denmark\, RCS in Prague\, as well as numerous concert series in the US. Recent festival appearances include “Pianomaster”\, “PianoEchos”\, “Terre d’Arezzo”\, “Autunno Musicale”\, and “Classicariano” in Italy\, “Krakow Piano Festival” in Poland\, “Música de Besalú” in Spain\, “Pianotune” in Belgium\, “Seiler” in Greece\, “Walled City” in Northern Ireland\, “Salon des Arts” and “Sofia Music Weeks” in Bulgaria\, “Chautauqua” in New York\, “Killington” in Vermont\, and “Fox River” in Wisconsin.\n\nIvanov is especially recognized for his creative work designing unusual concert formats combining music with other art forms (documentary footage\, art films\, animation\, poetry\, short stories\, live dance improvisation\, paintings\, lighting design\, live streaming). His DVD Perpetual Tango explores the synthesis between music\, movement\, multimedia\, and was released by Naxos in 2018. His latest video projects include *Music of Shadows* and the *Poetry Series* - a poetry inspired collection of twelve short films that was described by *Fanfare Magazine* as \"heart-wrenching\".\n\nSvetozar Ivanov is Professor of Piano at University of South Florida\, serves as Artist Faculty at Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Vermont\, Brancaleoni Music Festival in Italy\, Prague Piano Festival\, Walled City Music Festival in Northern Ireland\, and is the Artistic Director of the Steinway Piano Series in Florida. He is a Steinway Artist and holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan.\n
UID:137413-21880214@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137413
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879569@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882967@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250922T125214
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T180000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Climate Week: Refugia Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the intersection of sound\, art\, and ecology at the Refugia Festival\, curated by composer Alexis Lamb. This free\, public event features performances by musicians working with ambient sound and non-traditional instrumentation\, creating immersive experiences that respond to the surrounding landscape.\n\nThroughout the day\, explore booths and activities hosted by local environmental organizations\, and take part in nature-based experiences for all ages. Come early or drop by anytime. Bring a blanket\, settle in\, and enjoy an afternoon of sound in place.\n\nThe festival takes place at the Nichols Arboretum Amphitheater\, about a half-mile walk from the Reader Center\, Geddes\, or Nichols Drive entrances. Trails include stairs\, slopes\, gravel\, dirt\, and grass paths.\n\nA free shuttle will run throughout the day in a continuous loop every 25 minutes\, connecting Central Campus Transportation Center\, the Campus Farm at Matthaei Botanical Gardens\, and the Refugia Festival (Nichols Arboretum\, Reader Center). Regular Ann Arbor and U-M Blue buses also stop nearby.\n\nParking is available at several nearby locations:\n\nLot M29 (Mary Markley): Free all day Sunday\, no permit required (5-minute walk)\nCity meters on Observatory/Washington Heights: Free on Sundays (5-minute walk)\nStructures at Ann/Catherine: Free all day Sunday\, no permit required (10-minute walk)\nLot M28 (Nichols Drive/The Pit): Closed\n \nREFUGIA FESTIVAL 2025  SCHEDULE\n12:00 PM	Welcome Gathering: Welcome session\, land acknowledgement\, overview of day\, thank the community/sponsors\, soundscape meter unveiling\n12:15 PM	Stephanie Vasko // Yvonne Pruneau Quartet\n1:05 PM	“Using bird song to monitor the population of the Kirtland’s Warbler” - Bill Rapai\, Executive Director of the Kirtland’s Warbler Alliance\n1:40 PM	Field Resonances Block 1\n2:05 PM	FLYDLPHN\n2:55 PM	Play Along with Regenerate! Workshop // Native Plants Fall Seed Foraging Service Activity with Seeds to Community\n3:40 PM	“Sound Mapping for Wildlife Welfare” - David Clipner \n4:15 PM	White Flowers\n5:05 PM	“Listening After Natural Disasters” - Hailey Becker\n5:40 PM	Field Resonances\n6:00 PM	Festival Closing Remarks\, A2Jazz “Traveling Sound Museum” Instruments Unveil\n6:15	Regenerate! Orchestra
UID:139682-21885891@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139682
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum
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DTSTAMP:20250806T110520
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T160000
SUMMARY:Other:Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:This open house event is a dynamic celebration of U-M's student-driven food initiatives\, emphasizing sustainability\, social justice\, and creativity. Join us for lawn games\, arts and crafts\, live music\, delectable food demonstrations\, artistry\, and informative tables from both student and community organizations.\n\nBuses will run on a continuous loop\, departing from the Central Campus Transit Center starting at 12:40 PM. Expect a bus every 20 minutes between these locations.
UID:137159-21879829@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137159
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Campus Farm
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DTSTAMP:20250813T111709
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T150000
SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Walk with an Egyptian: A Journey Through Time
DESCRIPTION:A journey that transcends millennia begins at the Kelsey Museum as you step into the heart of ancient Egypt and walk with an ancient Egyptian. Unseal the deeper significance of geography\, history\, culture\, and spiritual beliefs by looking at fascinating artifacts as an Egyptian of ancient times would have understood them.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:137494-21880340@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137494
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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DTSTAMP:20250909T153926
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T170000
SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Sunny Wilkinson\, vocal jazz
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Sunny Wilkinson presents a vocal jazz master class\; free and open to the public.\n\nSunny Wilkinson has taken her place in that elite group of jazz vocalists who have stretched the boundaries and found themselves “one of a kind.”\n\nSunny has sung with music icons such as The Count Basie Orchestra\, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass\, Clark Terry\, Mark Murphy\, Milt Hinton\, Curtis Fuller and many more. She has recorded four CDs as leader and numerous guest appearances. “Into the Light\,” her newest CD\, is all about family – not just Wilkinson’s immediate family\, but her extended musical family as well.\n\nThis master class is generously supported by the Don Chisholm Jazz Master Class Series Fund.
UID:137080-21879523@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250903T133637
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T203000
SUMMARY:Performance:The Dumb Waiter & The Bald Soprano
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday Sept 28 at 7pm for a pair of free staged readings: The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter\, and The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco. These plays explore the absurd agreements that bind us daily. \n\nBoth will take place in the Keene Theater. Free and open to the public. No tickets required. Seating is first come first served.
UID:138595-21883426@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138595
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881832@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881749@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884731@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879570@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882968@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878482@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250829T132327
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T120000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:From Intersections to Action: Creating Equitable Climate Solutions Together
DESCRIPTION:From Intersections to Action: Creating Equitable Climate Solutions Together\nWawa Gatheru | Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist\nMonday\, September 29\, 10:30 a.m. at the Michigan Union in the Pendleton Room (2nd Floor)\nPlease RSVP for this talk: https://forms.gle/59U25HpR7GT2P5k66\n\nWawa Gatheru delves into the interconnectedness of climate and social justice\, unpacking how systemic failures across education\, housing\, and labor perpetuate poverty and environmental risk. Drawing upon the energy and vision of youth activism\, she urges the climate leaders of tomorrow to pursue intersectional\, systems-level approaches. Her message\, rooted in the values of justice and solidarity\, reflects U-M Climate Week’s momentum-building message: “Together for Tomorrow.”\n\nThis event is a part of U-M Climate Week 2025: Together for Tomorrow\, cosponsored by the School for Environment and Sustainability and the Office of Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action.\n\n#UMCW25\n\nThe Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Our goal is to help build a broad community of learners to engage in these issues together.
UID:138512-21883154@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138512
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Ballroom
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DTSTAMP:20250806T143853
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T120000
SUMMARY:Other:Michigan in Washington Fall 2025 Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:What is Michigan in Washington?\nMIW gives 20–25 students from any major the chance to spend a semester in Washington\, D.C.\, blending coursework (12-13 credits) with an internship tailored to their interests. While in D.C.\, you’ll:\nWork four days a week at your internship.\n\nAttend evening and Friday morning classes to deepen your academic and professional understanding.\n\nExplore the vibrant city of Washington\, D.C.\, on weekends!\n\nAs part of the program\, you’ll take a professional development course the semester before heading to D.C. You do not need to register for this course in advance. This class provides tools for:\n\nFinding and securing internships related to your interests.\n\nCrafting standout resumes and cover letters.\n\nBuilding confidence for networking and interviews.\n\nInternship Opportunities\nYou can choose internships based on your passions and career goals. Here’s just a sample of what past students have pursued:\n\nSPH: Alliance for Health Policy\, National Sleep Foundation\, Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security\, American Hearth Association\n\nSociology: National Women's Law Center\, Center for American Progress\, DC Public Schools\n\nRoss: GAO\, International Franchise Association\, Community Wealth Ventures\, House Committees\, CFPB\n\nFord: White House Hispanic Initiative\, Forbes Tate\, Brookings\, Partnership for Public Service\n\nEngineering: Department of Education\, DHHS\, Capitol Hill\n\nPolitical Science: House Judiciary Committee\, Department of Justice\, Capitol Hill\; Women’s Congressional Policy Institute\, Wilson Center\n\nPsychology: Children’s Defense Fund\, Atlantic Council\, American Psychological Association\n\nEnvironmental Science (PitE): Environment America\, Environmental Law Institute\, Environmental Protection Agency\n\nCommunications & Media: CNN\, C-SPAN\, ABC News\, DNC\, FCC\, CBS News\n\nEconomics: Federal Trade Commission\, Brookings Institute\, Treasury Department\n\nPICS: U.S. Trade Representative\, USGLC\, Truman Center\, National Defense University\, Washington Institute for Near East Policy\, \n\nWhether you’re majoring in Women and Gender Studies\, Afro-American and African Studies\, Anthropology\, or any other field\, there’s an internship for you in D.C.!\n\nWho Should Apply?\nIf you’re a 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate ready to learn outside a traditional classroom\, MIW could be perfect for you. We’re looking for motivated students eager to explore the real-world applications of their academic skills while immersing themselves in the dynamic culture of Washington\, D.C.\n\nFunding Opportunities\nEvery admitted student receives a $1\,500 scholarship. Additional funding is available based on financial need—no separate scholarship application is required!\n\nFunding is available for this living and learning program. Every student admitted to Michigan in Washington receives a $1500 scholarship. Funding above this amount is based on financial need.
UID:137143-21879810@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137143
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250908T104400
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T160000
SUMMARY:Community Service:Climate Week Day of Service and Action
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow students\, faculty\, and staff in taking tangible steps toward a more sustainable future—and making a real impact. From removing invasive species and picking up litter to documenting and reducing bird collisions\, your time and effort help translate climate goals into visible\, measurable action and support lasting solutions on campus and in the broader community. Volunteers should sign-up for their selected service project to receive additional details. Lunch will be available for volunteers who pre-register by 9/25. Project descriptions and registration available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jC9M73g8Ok7n4wf_SIobb2Ckn7zeLBlrkLbNY8GbOAI/edit?usp=sharing
UID:138962-21884373@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138962
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Ingalls Mall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250924T154529
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T180000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Climate Week UM Branded Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:The SEAS + PitE Student Center is holding a UM Branded Clothing Swap for Climate Week!\nFeel free to stop in and grab some new-to-you swag. \nYou could also bring items to exchange for an even more nearly zero waste experience.\nWe will have some yummy snacks as well\, so stop in!
UID:139833-21886106@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139833
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources  Building - 1st Floor Dana Bldg Commons
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DTSTAMP:20260105T110419
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T163000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us!  Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p
UID:138091-21885920@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Palmer Commons
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DTSTAMP:20250912T144531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T180000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:U-M Library Presents: Phimmasone Owens\, Founder of Refugee Garden Initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Michigan alum Phimmasone Kym Owens\, director of the Refugee Garden Initiative\, will speak on her experience as a refugee and as the creator of an interconnected space active in sustaining community\, culture\, and relationships with the Earth through gardening.\n\nDuring U-M Climate Week\, we hope to empower you to use resources at hand to creatively respond to local sustainability issues. Learn about ways to support refugee communities and the international community at large through campus organizations. Our hope is that\, through this engagement opportunity\, students and others will understand that our globally connected campus can be a model for change at the local level.\n\nJoin us in person for the talk\, followed by light fare catered by Siam Square. Or\, join via Zoom (https://myumi.ch/z9389).
UID:138917-21884239@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138917
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery, 1st Floor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T163000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Development and decarbonization: Competing energy futures
DESCRIPTION:The panel will examine several issues facing the country as two powerful forces seem to be at odds. How much power infrastructure do we need to build to decarbonize and meet growing data center and other power demand\, and can it be done? Do well-intended laws and processes enacted over the last 50 years even allow large scale infrastructure development anymore? Can the development be done consistent with societal environmental and labor standards?\n\nThis event is a part of U-M Climate Week 2025: Together for Tomorrow\, cosponsored by the School for Environment and Sustainability and the Office of Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action.\n\n#UMCW25\n\nSpeaker Bios:\n\nRob Gramlich is President of Grid Strategies LLC\, a Washington DC-based consultancy focused on transmission and power markets for a reliable\, affordable\, and sustainable power system.  He co-founded  Americans for a Clean Energy Grid\, Working for Advanced Transmission Technologies (WATT Coalition)\, Advancing Modern Powerlines\, the Macro Grid Initiative\, and the Future Power Markets Forum. Rob has been invited to testify by both parties before Congress\, FERC\, and state agencies. He has earned awards from FERC as Exemplar of Public Service\, the Energy Systems Integration Group for contributions to market design and transmission planning\, The Hill Magazine for lobbying\, and the American Wind Energy Association for Technical Achievement. Rob previously oversaw transmission and power market policy for the American Wind Energy Association as SVP and Interim CEO\, served as Economic Advisor to FERC Chairman Pat Wood III\, and was Senior Economist at PJM Interconnection. Rob has a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from UC Berkeley and a BA with Honors in Economics from Colby College.\n\nCatherine H. Hausman is an associate professor at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research. Her work focuses on environmental and energy economics. Recent projects have looked at inequality and environmental quality\, the natural gas sector's role in methane leaks\, the impact of climate change on the electricity grid\, and the effects of nuclear power plant closures. Her research has appeared in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics\, the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy\, the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity\, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Prior to her graduate studies\, Catherine studied in Peru under a Fulbright grant. She has taught statistics\, a policy seminar on energy and the environment\, and a course on government regulation of industry and the environment. She holds a BA from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California\, Berkeley.\n\nKaitlin Raimi is an associate professor of public policy at the Ford School. As a social/environmental psychologist\, her interests center on how individuals can promote or prevent sustainable behaviors and policies. She has three broad areas of research: (1) how people compare their own beliefs and behaviors to others\, (2) how adopting one pro-environmental behavior affects later action\, and (3) how climate change communication affects people’s understanding\, behaviors\, and support for climate policies and technologies.\n\nAlexandra B. Klass is the James G. Degnan Professor of Law at Michigan Law. She teaches and writes in the areas of energy law\, environmental law\, natural resources law\, tort law\, and property law. From April 2022 to July 2023\, she served in the Biden-Harris administration as deputy general counsel for energy efficiency and clean energy demonstrations at the US Department of Energy. Klass’s recent scholarly work\, published in many of the nation’s leading law journals\, addresses regulatory challenges to integrating more renewable energy into the nation’s electric transmission grid\, siting and eminent domain issues surrounding interstate electric transmission lines and oil and gas pipelines\, and applications of the public trust doctrine to modern environmental law challenges.
UID:138620-21883499@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138620
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Betty Ford Classroom (1110)
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DTSTAMP:20250917T181728
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T183000
SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Ilan Morgenstern\, bass trombone
DESCRIPTION:Bass trombonist and SMTD alum Ilan Morgenstern (MM '08\, bass trombone) presents a master class. Free and open to the public.\n\nOn Tuesday\, September 30\, Morgenstern will perform with the U-M Concert Band in Hill Auditorium as the guest soloist for the world premiere of Sterling Maffe’s *Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Concert Band*.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nA native of Rehovot\, Israel\, ILAN MORGENSTERN is currently the Bass Trombonist of the Vancouver Symphony. A former member of the San Antonio Symphony\, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra\, Jacksonville Symphony and Kansas City Symphony\, Morgenstern has also performed with the Detroit Symphony\, Philadelphia Orchestra\, Atlanta Symphony\, Dallas Symphony\, Utah Symphony\, Houston Symphony\, Virginia Symphony\, New Israeli Opera\, and the Israel Philharmonic.\n\nIn addition\, Morgenstern has won numerous awards for his playing including the Jeju International Brass and Percussion Competition\, Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Competition\, National Repertory Orchestra's Concerto Competition\, and is a recipient of the Lewis Van Haney Bass Trombone Philharmonic Prize.\n\nMorgenstern received his MM in Bass Trombone from the University of Michigan in 2008.
UID:139496-21885637@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139496
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250922T194600
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250929T200000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:aMplify Transfers Party
DESCRIPTION:Welco〽️e (Back) Transfer Students! \n\nWant some FUN and COMMUNITY?!\nWe hope these first few weeks have been amazing and classes haven’t gotten too crazy yet. If you are looking for a nice time to unwind and build community with other transfer students\, come join us at our very first aMplify where you will get to relax\, meet some amazing people\, and build new friendships with the optiMize staff and fellow transfers across the University! Join us for fun\, food\, and community. Don’t miss out\, it’s going to be a blast!!\n\naMplify is an event aimed for transfers\, nontraditional and international students (and even traditional first-year students)\, made by your fellow transfers to offer you all a warm welcome to the University of Michigan! We are all about making your transition easier by providing you all with resources\, support\, connections\, and community.\n\nBe there (or be square!!!) on Monday\, September 29th in the Literature\, Arts and Science Building (LSA) Multipurpose room (1040) at 6:00 pm! Enter by the cube\, and the multipurpose room will be straight ahead!\n\nWe hope to see you there :))\n\nREMINDER: Please bring your MCard with you as the doors to LSA lock at 6pm!\nNOTE: Although the event starts at 6 pm\, you are welcome to join us at any time :))\nAlso\, check out our Instagram: @amplifyumich
UID:139724-21885952@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139724
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 LSA Multipurpose Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881833@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881750@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884732@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879571@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882969@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878483@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20250827T044300
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T140000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Earthfest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Earthfest celebrates sustainability initiatives across U-M and the surrounding communities while providing an inclusive platform to educate and engage the campus community on opportunities to support sustainability and environmental justice on campus and in our daily lives. Learn about sustainability on campus and participate in fun engagement opportunities.
UID:135152-21876427@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135152
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Diag - Central Campus
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DTSTAMP:20250922T105733
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T140000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Can suffering and God coexist?\nHave faith questions you're afraid to ask?\nFeeling empty but not sure why?\nDo any of these questions resonate with you?\n\nJoin us as we tackle these and other questions every Tuesday together at 12:30 as we read through Can I Say That? by Brenna Blain.
UID:139683-21885893@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139683
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan League - Blagdon (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251001T125501
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T133000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Pause Café: French Conversation Hour
DESCRIPTION:-Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and snacks while improving your French skills! \n\n-Chat for 10 minutes or the entire hour. All language levels are welcome.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nFor more information contact Alan Ames at (alanames@umich.edu).
UID:138670-21883569@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138670
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB
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DTSTAMP:20250814T132851
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T140000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Positive Links Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Positive Links Speaker Series: Wellbeing Works: The Science of Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance\nGeorge Ward\nTuesday\, September 30\, 2025\n1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET\nFree and open to all\, registration required to obtain login information\nOnline\n\nEvent link: https://myumi.ch/2rQkE\n\nPositive Links:\nThe Positive Links Speaker Series\, presented by Michigan Ross’ Center for Positive Organizations\, offers inspiring and practical science-based strategies to build and bolster thriving organizations. Attendees learn from leading positive organizational scholars and connect with our community of academics\, students\, staff\, and leaders.\n\nAbout the talk:\nNew evidence drawing on data from millions of U.S. workers reveals that workplace wellbeing is a critical driver of productivity\, retention\, talent attraction\, and ultimately\, profitability\, even though it is often dismissed as a “nice-to-have” perk. In this session\, Dr. George Ward will share research from his recent book\, \"Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters: The Science Behind Employee Happiness and Organizational Performance\" (Harvard Business Review Press\, 2025)\, and highlight how organizations shape both how people think about their jobs and how they feel while doing them. He believes it’s time to take happiness seriously.\n\nUsing insights from the world’s largest dataset on employee wellbeing—collected in partnership with Indeed and spanning millions of workers across industries and countries—this session will discuss why workplace wellbeing goes far beyond individualized wellness programs. Instead\, wellbeing should be seen as a core organizational capability\, fundamentally shaped by how work is designed and managed. Join us to learn how organizations can foster employee happiness\, and how these choices may translate into performance gains for companies that prioritize their people’s wellbeing.\n\nAbout Ward: \nGeorge Ward is an Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD. He earned his PhD from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and was subsequently the Mary Ewart Junior Research Fellow in Economics at Somerville College\, University of Oxford. He has published widely in leading academic journals across economics\, psychology\, and management\, and is the coauthor of Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters (Harvard Business Review Press) and The Origins of Happiness (Princeton University Press). His work focuses on the study of human wellbeing\, using Big Data and cutting-edge statistical techniques to address pressing challenges in business and public policy.\n\nHost:\nMonica Worline\, Faculty Director\, Center for Positive Organizations\n\nSeries Sponsors:\nThe Center for Positive Organizations thanks the Sanger Leadership Center\, Tauber Institute for Global Operations\, and the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship for their support of the 2025-26 Positive Links Speaker Series. \n\nSeries Promotional Partners:\nAdditionally\, we thank Ann Arbor SPARK\, the Managerial and Organizational Cognition (MOC) Division of the Academy of Management\, and the Organization Development and Change (ODC) Division of the Academy of Management for their Positive Links Speaker Series promotional partnerships.
UID:137503-21880351@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137503
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20250902T113458
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T143000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ChE SEMINAR: Abraham Stroock\, Cornell University
DESCRIPTION:A reception with light refreshments will be held in the B10 lobby before each seminar from 1-1:30 p.m. \n\nMore details to come.
UID:138602-21883434@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138602
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20250929T085943
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T170000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Colloquium: Hannah Larson- Cohomology of moduli spaces of curves
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The moduli space M_g of genus g curves (or Riemann surfaces) is a central object of study in algebraic geometry. Its cohomology is important in many fields. For example\, the cohomology of M_g is the same as the cohomology of the mapping class group\, and is also related to spaces of modular forms. Using its properties as a moduli space\, Mumford defined a distinguished subring of the cohomology of M_g called the tautological ring. The definition of the tautological ring was later extended to the compactification M_g-bar and the moduli spaces with marked points M_{g\,n}-bar. While the full cohomology ring of M_{g\,n}-bar is quite mysterious\, the tautological subring is relatively well understood\, and conjecturally completely understood. In this talk\, I'll discuss several results about the cohomology groups of M_{g\,n}-bar\, particularly regarding when they are tautological or not. This is joint work with Samir Canning\, Sam Payne\, and Thomas Willwacher.\n\nBio: Hannah Larson is an Assistant Professor and Clay Research Fellow at University of California\, Berkeley. She received her PhD from Stanford University\, where she was advised by Ravi Vakil. Her research centers around algebraic curves and their moduli spaces and has been recognized with a 2024 Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize.
UID:137392-21880197@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137392
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:East Hall - 1360
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DTSTAMP:20251002T093238
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T173000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Is Tolerance Enough?
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Samantha Woll Dialogues\, Raoul Wallenberg Institute Executive Committee member Karla Goldman (Sol Drachler Professor of Social Work and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan) will moderate an exchange between Andrew Murphy (professor and chair of political science at the University of Michigan and author of Toleration: A Very Short Introduction) and Amir Hussain (Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University) as they examine the challenges of religious tolerance and interfaith engagement in today’s world and discuss ways of fostering deeper understanding\, inclusion\, and mutual respect within our pluralistic society.
UID:136999-21879398@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136999
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Union Kuenzel Room
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DTSTAMP:20250728T114258
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T200000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:The Connector 10th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate a decade of Housing's multicultural engagement center with games\, prizes\, and cake!
UID:136705-21879035@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136705
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:The Connector
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DTSTAMP:20250729T161650
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T190000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES: #4 Caring for Your$elf
DESCRIPTION:Dinner provided! Registration is required for food planning purposes. RSVP for other workshops in the series here: https://myumi.ch/8r6kq\n\nRecommended order to take workshops:\n\n1 - Your Money Story\n2 - Making Confident Financial Decisions\n3 - Ultimate Financial Wellness\n4 - Caring for Your$elf\n5 - Be The Boss of Your Finances\n\nBudgets and financial goals sound dry\, boring\, and a little overwhelming? You’re not imagining it. Most financial literacy content focuses on dollars and cents\, and omits the emotional and psychological side of money. That said\, budgets are an important foundation of financial well-being. This workshop integrates group interaction\, staff guidance\, and video instruction featuring Financial Therapist\, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin\, for a comprehensive learning experience. We will reframe budgeting into a useful tool that works for you and learn how to set meaningful and achievable financial goals.
UID:136774-21879089@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136774
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250815T181621
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T194500
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: Concert Band 
DESCRIPTION:This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm Concert Band performance.
UID:137654-21880505@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137654
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250925T121652
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250930T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:Join the University Concert Band for it's first concert of the year. \"On Cue\" features music written at \"just the right time\" as well as music that reflects influences of film and dance. Special guest bass trombonist Ilan Morgenstern (MM '08) joins the band to perform the world premiere of Maffe's *Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Concert Band*.\n\nCourtney Snyder\, conductor\nKristina LaMarca\, conductor (Grainger)\nIlan Morgenstern\, bass trombone (Maffe)\n\nPROGRAM\n*Chester*\, William Schuman        \n*Colonial Song*\, Percy Grainger\nSymphony in Bb\, Paul Hindemith\n*Hollywood Concerto for Bass Trombone and Concert Band*\, Sterling Maffe (world premiere)\n*Unidad en Rítmo*\, Michelle Fernandez                  
UID:135351-21876742@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135351
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881834@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881751@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884733@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879572@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882970@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250701T165646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
DESCRIPTION:Fifteen linocuts\, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles. \n\nOriginally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages. \n\nIn 2017\, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts\, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.\n\nView the exhibit Monday-Friday\, 9am-4:30pm.
UID:136306-21878484@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136306
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251118T163345
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T120000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Welcome Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters\, the Alumni Association hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students\, providing free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack.\n\nLocated at the Alumni Center\, students can stop by from 9 a.m. to noon during the dates listed. Just make sure you bring your MCard!\n\n*Free refreshments are made possible by Alumni Association members and their membership dues.
UID:136300-21878411@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136300
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Alumni Center
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250805T163814
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T120000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Coffee with the Curator: Suave Mechanicals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for your favorite library event\, \"Coffee with the Curator\,\" and enjoy an informal conversation with Julia Miller\, curator of the exhibit Suave Mechanicals: A Journey in Nine Volumes through the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025) — https://myumi.ch/xwEGx.\n\nJulia will share insights into the exhibit and the remarkable history of the Suave Mechanicals series — a nine-volume collection of essays exploring the rich history\, craft\, and cultural significance of bookbinding. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
UID:137104-21879648@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137104
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery (1st floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250909T154544
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T123000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jessi Grieser\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:LSA faculty member Jessi Grieser performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon.
UID:138343-21882793@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138343
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250924T145503
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:MPSDS JPSM Seminar Series - Balancing Theory with Practice: How to Develop Successful Industry Research Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:MPSDS JPSM Seminar Series\nMPSDS M3 Series\n\nIn person\, room 1070\, Institute for Social Research and via Zoom.\nThe Zoom call will be locked 10 minutes after the start of the presentation. \n\nWhile industry researchers need practical skills\, survey training often involves a balance of theory and practice. Training that focuses too heavily on practical applications may skip over foundational concepts\, such as sampling theory\, error reduction\, or bias minimization. Without these foundations\, researchers might design surveys that overlook important methodological considerations\, potentially compromising data quality in ways that negatively affect insights and decision-making. At the same time\, strong training programs often teach sophisticated survey methods (e.g.\, stratified sampling\, regression analysis\, psychometric scaling) that are used in academic or governmental research\, but are impractical or overly complex in most industry contexts without adaptation to the time and cost constraints often present. A middle ground of training is often missing--one that trains researchers on how to adapt or simplify these more complex methodologies for practical use in the real world and how to make them accessible without sacrificing quality. The presenter will discuss the holes often seen in hiring trained survey researchers and the complimentary development that is necessary to bring them up to speed to be successful industry practitioners.\n\nCurtiss Cobb is a Vice President of Research at Meta where he leads the Demography and Survey Science Team\, a quantitative focused research team that works across Meta to identify and share best practices and methodological innovations in demographic and survey research.  His team oversees the collection of millions of survey responses a day from around the world using mobile\, web\, face-to-face and other methods.  Prior to Meta\, Curtiss was a senior director of survey methodology at GfK and has independently served on advisory panels or consulted for the U.S. State Department\, CDC\, Associated Press\, World Health Organization\, OECD and various academic studies.  He holds a PhD in Sociology from Stanford University.
UID:139374-21885347@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139374
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - Room 1070, Institute for Social Research
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T181646
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T135000
SUMMARY:Performance:Adam Lenhart\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Adam Lenhart performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells.
UID:138348-21882798@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138348
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250813T114107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Carbon Dioxide: the Untapped Resource Surrounding Us
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join a round table discussion\, held as part of University of Michigan's ClimateWeek🍃\, with experts from four universities: The Ohio State University\, Michigan State University\, Western Michigan University\, and the University of Michigan.\n\nAlthough their universities may be rivals on an athletic field 🏈\, these researchers are coming together to demonstrate the importance of collaboration when it comes to addressing climate change. 🌎 \n\nIn this webinar\, you will learn about hashtag#carbon hashtag#capture and hashtag#utilization:\n\n ✅ a basic explanation and overview\,\n ✅ potential to deliver economic and sustainability benefits\,\n ✅ what work is currently being done in the field\, \n ✅ the opportunities it presents\, and\n ✅ drawbacks\, limitations\, and barriers.\n\nDon't miss this unique opportunity to learn about carbon capture and utilization's potential benefits\, challenges\, and cutting edge research developments first hand from the experts❗
UID:137458-21880304@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137458
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251022T100406
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T183000
SUMMARY:Other:FreeStore by Planet Blue Student Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a sustainable shopping experience at the Planet Blue Student Leader’s FreeStore. This monthly event is your chance to find new-to-you clothing and household goods while reducing consumer waste and encouraging reuse. Help us build a more sustainable campus community. Everything is free!\n\n\n\nJoin us on the first floor of the Michigan Union every first Wednesday of the month!
UID:136782-21879109@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136782
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Sophia B. Jones
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251001T181647
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T183000
SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower.\n\nThis program is presented in collaboration with LSA Dutch Studies as part of the 25th De Vries–VanderKooy Memorial Lecture. In the Michigan League's Hussey Room\, Dr. Shanti Venetiaan\, President of the Board of Anton de Kom University of Suriname\, presents the lecture \"Suriname 50 Years Srefidensi: Journey of a Small Multiethnic Nation\,\" in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Suriname’s independence.\n\nhttps://events.umich.edu/event/139372\n\nThe bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible.
UID:138844-21884062@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138844
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250826T130233
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T220000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Ice Cream at The Connector
DESCRIPTION:Come grab some ice cream at the Connector!\n\nAll are welcome!
UID:137587-21880421@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137587
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:The Connector
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881835@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881752@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884734@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:free
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
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DTSTAMP:20250806T172347
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding.  \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm.
UID:137103-21879573@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21882971@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
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