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DTSTAMP:20260501T132022
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T190000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.
UID:102102-21902352@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour
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DTSTAMP:20260501T121511
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional 
DESCRIPTION:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional 
UID:147647-21901464@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147647
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Golf
LOCATION:UM Golf Course
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres
DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows.
UID:146151-21898492@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260324T142358
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\"
UID:146980-21900195@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge
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DTSTAMP:20260501T120006
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T235959
SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!!
DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17
UID:143525-21893342@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex 
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DTSTAMP:20260429T134150
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T100000
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 senior 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:148012-21902734@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,fitness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
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DTSTAMP:20260421T085257
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000
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:147884-21902214@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Visual Arts,North Campus,Nature,Humanities,Free,Family,Exhibition,Environment,Ecology,Culture,Biosciences,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Art
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260501T132026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engineering Education Innovation Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days this spring! This year’s events feature two luncheon discussions in March and April and an all-day symposium in May. Join us as Michigan Engineering instructors share their innovative teaching practices. Visit the EEI Days website for updates and a call for proposals\, open through March 31\, 2026. Add these events to your calendar\, and register using the link below!Access and Accessibility Luncheon: Tues\, March 17\, 11:30am - 1:00pmAssessment Innovation Luncheon: Wed\, April 15\, 11:30am - 1:00pmSymposium: Tues\, May 12\, 9:00am - 4:00pm
UID:142360-21890747@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142360
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000
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:147882-21902117@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Visual Arts,Humanities,Free,Family,Detroit,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260423T080534
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium will explore the basic science behind the new generation of GLP-1 therapeutics targeting diabetes and obesity. Speakers will describe the discoveries and fundamental cellular mechanisms behind the drugs\, as well as ongoing efforts to improve them.\n\n*Schedule:*\n\n9:05 a.m. | Welcome\nRoger Cone\, Ph.D. \nMary Sue Coleman Director\, Life Sciences Institute\; Tadataka Yamada Distinguished University Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology\, Medical School\; Professor of Molecular\, Cellular\, and Developmental Biology\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, University of Michigan\n\n9:15 a.m. | To be GIP or not GIP: That is the question\nRandy Seeley\, Ph.D.\nHenry King Ransom Professor of Surgery\, Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine\, Medical School\; Professor of Nutritional Sciences\, School of Public Health\, University of Michigan\n\n9:55 a.m. | Neural mechanisms for GLP-1-based drugs\nAmber Alhadeff\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor of Neuroscience\, Monell Chemical Senses Center\, University of Pennsylvania\n\n10:35 a.m. | Morning break\n\n10:50 a.m. | Hindbrain mechanisms of action for anti-obesity medicines\nMartin Myers\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\nMarilyn H Vincent Professor of Diabetes Research\, Professor of Internal Medicine and of Molecular & Integrative Physiology\, Medical School\, University of Michigan\n\n11:30 a.m. | The network control of body weight\nKevin Williams\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\n\n12:10 p.m. | Lunch break\n\n1:10 p.m. | Single-cell and genetics-driven mapping of anorectic pathways in the hindbrain\nTune Pers\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor and Program Coordinator\, Human Variation & Functional Genomics\, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research\n\n1:50 p.m. | Hormonal control of metabolism by GIP and incretin-based polyagonists\nTimo Müller\, Ph.D.\nDirector\, Institute for Diabetes and Obesity\;  W3 Professor\, Walther-Straub Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology\; Medical Faculty\, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich\n\n2:30 p.m. | Poster session \n\n3:45 p.m. | Introduction of the Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Lecturer\nThomas Wang\, M.D.\nDean and Josiah Macy\, Jr. Professor\, Medical School\; Chief Academic Office\, Michigan Medicine\, University of Michigan\n\n3:50 p.m. | Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Life Sciences Lecture: Modern GLP-1 medicines—How do they work?\nDan Drucker\, M.D.\nProfessor of Medicine and Banting and Best Diabetes Centre-Novo Nordisk Chair in Incretin Biology\, University of Toronto\; Senior Investigator\, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute\, Sinai Health\n\n4:50 p.m. | Closing remarks
UID:147692-21901602@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147692
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biology,biomedical research,Basic Science,drug discovery,Life Science,life sciences institute,medicine,Neuroscience,Research,science,biomedical
LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall
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