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DTSTAMP:20260413T104336
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T140000
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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:136347-21901517@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:20260417T111735
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T153000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Growth of the length function for finite-dimensional algebras (Combinatorics Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Let *A* be a finite-dimensional algebra over a field\, and *S* be its generating set. The smallest positive integer *k* such that all products of the elements from *S* of degree not exceeding *k*  span *A* is called the *length of S*. The maximal length of *S* among all sets *S* that generate *A* is called the *length of A*. The length function is an important invariant widely used to study finite-dimensional algebras since 1959. Due to its numerous applications\, it was thoroughly investigated as a purely algebraic problem. It is straightforward to check that the length of an associative finite-dimensional algebra is less than its dimension *d*\, and can be equal to *d-1* only for commutative algebras. \n\nWe show that the length of a *d*-dimensional non-associative algebra  is bounded by *2^{d-2}*\, and this bound is sharp. The investigations of the length function in the non-associative case is closely related with the combinatorial properties of  addition chains\, i.e.\, the sequences of natural numbers in which each term is a sum of two previous terms. These  sequences  are known since ancient times and are useful in the number of applications.  In particular\, Fibonacci sequence is a classical example of an addition chain without doublings. We prove that the length of a quadratic algebra of dimension *n* is bounded by the Fibonacci  number *F_{n-1}*\, and this bound is sharp. \n\nThe precise length evaluation is a difficult problem even in the associative case. For example\, the length of the full matrix algebra is unknown. It was conjectured by Paz in 1984 to be a linear function of the matrix size\; this conjecture is still open. We investigate different algebraic properties of the length function for associative and non-associative algebras and estimate  length for different classes of non-associative algebras.   \n\nThe talk is based on a series of joint works with Dmitry Kudryavtsev\, Olga Markova and Svetlana Zhilina.
UID:145710-21897721@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145710
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 East Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260428T162022
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T170000
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:102102-21902350@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:20260413T104859
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T154500
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:141325-21901505@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Museum,Children,Family,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History
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DTSTAMP:20260428T162025
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTHWOOD 2025-2026
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UID:135675-21902639@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135675
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:1200 Block Courtyard (NW IV)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260421T181536
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T190000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Author Event: Gustavo Souza Marques - \"Tyler\, The Creator’s Hip Hop Revolution\"
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Gustavo Souza Marques (Gusmão)\, Assistant Professor of Musicology\, for a talk at the Ann Arbor District Library on his recently released book\, *Tyler\, The Creator’s Hip Hop Revolution: Transmedia Journeys Beyond Gangsta*\, published in Bloomsbury’s New Approaches to Sound\, Music and Media series. \n\nFocusing on Tyler – one of the most inventive artists in the history of hip hop – the book approaches his musical work through the lenses of history\, identity and audio-visual analysis. \n\nThis talk is part of the Society for American Music’s *Sounding the Nation* series\, a national project covering the history of American music.\n\nThis event includes a signing with books for sale. 
UID:147912-21902389@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147912
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Talk,Scholarship,Research,Music,Media,Lecture,Free,Faculty
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260428T121511
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Open
DESCRIPTION:Men's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Open
UID:147642-21901458@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147642
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260428T121510
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Open
DESCRIPTION:Women's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Open
UID:147643-21901459@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147643
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T230000
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:146151-21898489@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Library,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260401T155400
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T230000
SUMMARY:Tours:Telescope Observing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments.\n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!\n\nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing.
UID:143097-21900793@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143097
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Family,educational,Education,astronomy,Astronomers,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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