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DTSTAMP:20260421T085257
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition
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:147884-21902210@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ecology,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts,Free,Family,Exhibition,Environment,Culture,Biosciences,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Art,Alumni
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260420T143132
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days)
DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237
UID:135236-21876529@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:accessibility,Academic Technology At Michigan,technology,Teaching And Learning,Scholarship,Pedagogy,Inclusion,Generative Ai,Diversity,Digital Accessibility,Canvas,Artificial Intelligence,Ai Literacy
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition: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:147882-21902113@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Humanities,Free,Family,Exhibition,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Detroit
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260410T155541
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T100000
SUMMARY:Well-being:OPA Virtual Listening/Community Circle for postdocs
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Joel Devonshire\, Conflict Resolution and Well-Being Specialist at the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)\, this will be an informal gathering on Zoom for U-M postdocs to listen\, talk\, build community\, and find support from peers in a safe space. The topic is open\, and no registration is required. Come for the full hour or for just a few minutes.
UID:147637-21901433@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147637
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Well-being,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Office Hours,Mindfulness,Inclusion
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260430T164108
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial
DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm
UID:147925-21902411@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Library,History,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20250731T161854
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MORE Committee Workshop (FACULTY): Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start
DESCRIPTION:Developed by the MORE Committee\, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles\, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then\, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs\, goals\, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans\, 83 percent find those plans useful. Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/6167J.
UID:136862-21879249@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136862
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs-events,Rgs Events,Sessions
LOCATION:Boulevard Room, First Level Mezzanine
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DTSTAMP:20250801T100140
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MORE Committee Workshop (STUDENT): Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start
DESCRIPTION:Developed by the MORE Committee\, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles\, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then\, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs\, goals\, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans\, 83 percent find those plans useful. Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/2r6kn.
UID:136863-21879255@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136863
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Assembly Hall, 4th Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260429T122011
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T160000
SUMMARY:Other:Michigan Robotics Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Inspired4Robotics Hackathon\, happening on May 7th and 8th! We’re celebrating the opening of the Robot Garage\, a library of free-to-use robots and robotics components\, by holding this hackathon!\n\nStarting at 10am on Thursday\, May 7th\, your goal is to build a prototype to pitch an idea for a product\, demonstration\, or even a research direction! Along with all the resources and components in the Robot Garage\, we will provide technical support\, access to a makerspace\, and mentorship to help you get started. The top three teams win cash prizes to fund their future work. And all teams have the opportunity to apply for mini-grants to continue their work using the space\, and fund their project. A panel of judges will select the group of winners based on a final presentation. Participants get bonus points if their project can double as a demonstration of a concept in STEM\, and be adapted by the department for future outreach and educational events! We’re looking for inspired explorations that showcase the interdisciplinary nature of robotics.
UID:148002-21902715@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148002
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Robotics,Hackathon,Graduate Students,Engineering
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - FRB 4150
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DTSTAMP:20260424T113439
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T120000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:LSA Campus Tours for Transfer Students
DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors for a central campus tour and to learn all about the transfer student experience. As transfer students\, the Ambassadors understand the questions you have and designed a tour with the needs of transfer students in mind.\n\nPlease register using the link to the right.
UID:95236-21902631@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/95236
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Transfer Students,Transfer Student Center,transfer
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1180 (Transfer Student Center)
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DTSTAMP:20260501T182025
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:UC3M Group Advising Session
DESCRIPTION:This UC3M Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.  If you are still comparing or exploring options\, you may benefit  from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the UC3M Advisor.
UID:145936-21898155@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145936
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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