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DTSTAMP:20260120T163718
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T080000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:CAS Exhibit. Making Armenian Americans - Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project
DESCRIPTION:Making Armenian Americans  \nCurators: Michael Pifer (U-M| MES) and Kathryn Babayan (U-M|History)\nProject Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project\n\nMaking Armenian Americans invites viewers into a moment of possibility in the early 20th century\, when Armenians fleeing violence at the end of the Ottoman Empire came to reinvent themselves in the promise of America. Drawn from the archives of Project Save\, these photographs capture different valences of American life\, as experienced\, performed\, and imagined by Armenian immigrants. From naturalization classes to festivals of nations\, from breaking new ground for churches to mundane tableaus of Thanksgiving and Christmas\, this range of photographs offers a glimpse of a community in the making\, one that sought to preserve a memory of its Ottoman past even while anticipating an American future.
UID:143388-21893047@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143388
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Armenian Studies,Area Studies,Exhibition,history
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DTSTAMP:20260327T160331
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History
DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative.
UID:147155-21900456@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Library,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260223T141911
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T164500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial
DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026.
UID:145837-21897913@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford
LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby
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DTSTAMP:20260331T153740
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T164500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation.
UID:147304-21900670@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Northwest Ordinance,American History,michigan history
LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260318T165331
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T150000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:4th Annual Disability Visability in Engineering Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Disability Visibility in Engineering Symposium to take place on April 8 from 9 am to 3 pm in the East Room in Pierpont Commons and on Zoom. This student-driven symposium aims to create a space where the engineering community can discuss and learn more about ways to create more accessible engineering environments\, research methods\, and technologies. We are especially interested in finding new ways to support interdisciplinary collaboration and learning. \n\nTenative event schedule includes:\n- A keynote presentation from Will Purves\, director of accessibility and education for the Disability Network for Washtenaw Monroe Livingston\n- A keynote presentation from Andrew Seelhoff\, a Mechanical Engineering and Robotics student\n- Lightning talks about the intersection between engineering and disability research\n- Presentations regarding ways to integrate accessible practices into engineering work/culture\n- A student and faculty panel focused on discussing perspectives and experiences navigating academia \n- A poster session focused on the intersection between engineering and disability\n- Coffee and lunch catered by the university\n\nIf you are interested or have any questions\, please feel free to reach out. We're also happy to take any suggestions you may have to make this symposium a success.
UID:146779-21899614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146779
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:In Person,Mechanical Engineering,Food,Disability,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Virtual
LOCATION:Pierpont Commons - East room
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DTSTAMP:20260224T144541
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
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SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule.
UID:145904-21898054@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Fitness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260210T131912
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways
DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling.      \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html.
UID:142798-21891625@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Humanities,Art,Birding,Exhibition,Multicultural,Visual Arts
LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260306T130452
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph
DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph.
UID:146264-21898776@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20251215T165341
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition.
UID:142773-21891503@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142773
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,North Campus,Free,Exhibition,Detroit,Culture,ArtsEngine,Art
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20251212T105136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World
DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16.
UID:142417-21890911@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Library,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library
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