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DTSTAMP:20260428T181522
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T163000
SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:SMTD Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The SMTD Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday\, May 1\, 2026 at 2:00pm at Hill Auditorium. The event will be livestreamed.\n\nTickets *ARE REQUIRED* for the SMTD Commencement ceremony at Hill Auditorium. The SMTD ceremony is not open to the public\; it is only open to graduating students\, their family and registered guests\, and students/ faculty/ staff from SMTD. Tickets will be required for entry to Hill Auditorium for anyone over the age of two.\n\nSeating accommodations are available for guests with wheelchairs or those unable to use stairs. Closed captioning will also be present on stage throughout the ceremony.\n\nDoors will open to guests *one* hour prior to the start of the ceremony.
UID:145092-21896659@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145092
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Hill Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260413T104336
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T144500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX
DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.
UID:136347-21901516@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Planetarium,natural history museum,Museum
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History
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DTSTAMP:20260416T130335
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:2026 Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures Graduation & Awards Reception
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, undergraduates who have or will complete all requirements at the end of Fall\, Winter\, or the following Summer terms of that academic year are invited to participate in the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures Graduation Reception. Eligible graduates must RSVP for themselves and their guests to attend.  All students eligible for graduation during these terms will be listed in the Program.
UID:147811-21901992@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147811
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Swedish,Germanic Languages And Literatures,German Studies,German,Dutch
LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom
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DTSTAMP:20260417T094331
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Sara Jovanovski - Dissertation Defense
DESCRIPTION:Please join Sara Jovanovski for their dissertation defense titled \"Probing Intermediate States and Their Role in the Nonlinear and Quantum Optical Properties of Organic Conjugated Molecules\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, May 1st\n*Time:* 3:00 PM\n*Where:* CHEM 1706\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 926 9922 4313\nPassword: 171810
UID:147827-21902013@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147827
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706
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DTSTAMP:20260413T104859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T154500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight
DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you.
UID:141325-21901504@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:museums,Undergraduate,Space,Science,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Planetarium,Natural Sciences,natural history museum,Museum,Family,Children,Astronomy
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History
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DTSTAMP:20260203T132516
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Guided Tour of the U-M Clements
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the history of the Clements Library\, its programs\, and collections. Highlights include Benjamin West's iconic painting \"Death of General Wolfe\,\" a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Thomas Gage's papers\, and the current exhibit\, “Revolutionary Paine.”\n\nArrive at our North Entrance to check-in for your tour. This entrance is accessible and an elevator is available to move between floors.\n\nWe want to ensure full participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote that\, please let us know.
UID:144980-21896239@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144980
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:William L Clements,american history,american culture,Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history,In Person,Tour
LOCATION:William Clements Library
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DTSTAMP:20260306T121522
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T173000
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Screening: The 2026 IP Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:\n\nTangent: The 2026 IP Exhibition features work in a range of media by graduating Stamps Senior Integrative Project students at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design.\n\nJoin us for screenings of time-based student work in the Art & Architecture Auditorium:\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 4-5:30 p.m.\nFriday\, May 1\, 4-5:30 p.m.
UID:146261-21898731@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146261
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251212T162624
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T173000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Undergraduate Graduation Open House
DESCRIPTION:Open house to celebrate the graduation of the undergraduates. The open house will be from 4pm - 5:30pm.
UID:142670-21891281@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142670
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) & Reflecting Pool.
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DTSTAMP:20260421T084327
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Debbie Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend.
UID:147883-21902205@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147883
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,North Campus,Free,Exhibition,Culture,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Art,Alumni
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085344
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Melissa Jones Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres.She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market.
UID:147880-21902107@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Interdisciplinary,Reception,Visual Arts,Well-being,Humanities,Free,Family,Exhibition,Detroit,Culture,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Art
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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