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DTSTAMP:20260227T142322
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
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SUMMARY:Meeting:Planet Blue Sustainability Goal Update
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how U-M Ann Arbor is working to protect the environment while supporting our campus community? Join us this Earth Month on April 8 to learn from sustainability staff members who help our campus protect resilient grounds\, divert waste\, and reduce carbon emissions. These experts will provide a background on our newly updated campus sustainability goals and then open the floor for Q&A. We’ll wrap up the session with opportunities for students\, staff\, and faculty to get involved in these goals\, so that anyone can live\, work\, and learn sustainably on campus.\n\nThis event is free and open to any U-M community member\, but registration is strongly encouraged. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions. This event is brought to you by the Office of Campus Sustainability\, LSA Sustainability\, and the Planet Blue Ambassador Program.
UID:146031-21898294@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146031
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:carbon reduction,climate,Climate Change,Community Engagement,Earth Month,Environment,environmental,environmental education,Free,planet blue,plants,Sustainability,Virtual,Waste Reduction
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - https://umich.zoom.us/j/99273012978
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DTSTAMP:20250627T144629
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website.
UID:136266-21878342@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136266
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Stress Management,Well-being,Workshop
LOCATION:Administrative Services Building - Suite 2030, Room 2045
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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape.
UID:142768-21891416@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20251118T163345
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000
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.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136300
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Breakfast,Food,Free,free food,In Person,Networking,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Alumni Center
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DTSTAMP:20260313T153702
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T223000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Interferon Regulatory Factor 6 in epithelial homeostasis and disease
DESCRIPTION:2026 Cell & Developmental Biology Seminar Series\n\nSpeaker: Martine Dunnwald\, PharmD\, PhD. Research Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The University of Iowa.\n\nHost: Hisham Bazzi\, PhD\n\nThe venue is accessible via elevator and ramp. If you require any accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity\, please inform Brooke Lorigan-Bishar.\nT: 734-647-4835\nE: brloriga@med.umich.edu
UID:146581-21899310@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146581
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Science
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - ABC Seminar Rooms
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DTSTAMP:20260331T140636
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:CANCELED - ECRC Career Cafe featuring BAE Systems
DESCRIPTION:The Career Cafe event featuring BAE Systems has been cancelled. Please visit jobs.baesystems.com if you are interested in connecting with BAE Systems.
UID:146200-21898649@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146200
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Second Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260408T092039
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Clinical Faculty Dialogues
DESCRIPTION:A new Faculty Senate initiative—the Clinical Faculty / Faculty Senate Dialogues—will\n help the Faculty Senate better understand the concerns\, issues\, and \nperspectives of Clinical Faculty. In 2023\, the Faculty Senate expanded \nto include all faculty with at least a 50% appointment as a clinical \nprofessor (assistant\, associate\, and full). So that the Faculty Senate \ncan better connect with its new clinical members\, this new initiative \nwill feature a number of listening sessions.\nDo you have something you’d like to discuss with Faculty \nGovernance? Do you want to learn more about what Faculty Governance is \nand does? Then please join us for coffee\, bagels\, and conversation!  \nThese events are hosted by SACUA Chair Derek Peterson\, SACUA Vice Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor Soumya Rangarajan\, and the Faculty Senate Office.
UID:145100-21899477@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145100
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Alexander Ruthven Building, Room 2180. 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
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DTSTAMP:20260303T092328
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Art of Illumination (tazhib) with Behnaz Karjoo
DESCRIPTION:Get a brief overview of the art of illumination (tazhib) history\, tools and techniques\, and then work on a small motif you can take home. Please register (https://forms.gle/29U6Z1AczfLBAVZj9)\, as this workshop is limited to 20 participants.\n\nBehnaz Karjoo studied jewelry design and photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology before embarking on the classical arts. Under the mentorship of Mujgan Baskoylu\, a distinguished master in Turkish illumination\, miniature painting\, and paper cutting\, Behnaz began her practice and earned her ijazah\, a certificate of mastery in illumination\, in 2016. In addition to tazhib\, she practices miniature art and square kufic calligraphy. She is a member of the New York Islamic Arts collective\, and holds the belief that while classical arts\, including illumination\, have a timeless foundation\, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless.
UID:146103-21898390@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146103
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20260408T102039
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CMW: Coping with Stress
DESCRIPTION:Campus Mind Works Wellness GroupLet’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies\, hear from other students and get some free lunch!April 8 | 11:00 - 12:00 E.T. | Haven Hall\, Room G634 | Register: campusmindworks.org
UID:143309-21892889@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143309
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260128T154859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Coping with Stress
DESCRIPTION:Let’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies\, hear from other students and get some free lunch! 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 using the link. Learn more at campusmindworks.org
UID:143468-21893232@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143468
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Campus Mind Works,Central Campus,Food,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,Health & Wellness,In Person,mental health,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Wellness,Workshop
LOCATION:Haven Hall - G634
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