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DTSTAMP:20260203T132516
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000
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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:Exhibit,Americana,american history,William L Clements,Tour,In Person,history,american culture,Exhibition
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
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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:Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Industrial And Operations Engineering
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:ArtsEngine,Art,Alumni,ArtsRx,Culture,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts
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:ArtsEngine,Well-being,Visual Arts,Reception,Interdisciplinary,Humanities,Free,Family,Exhibition,Detroit,Culture,ArtsRx,Art
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260326T103144
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T183000
SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:U-M History Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Honoring the History Department's 2026 graduates! This year's ceremony will take place on Friday\, May 1\, at 5:00 pm in the Michigan Theater (603 E. Liberty St.).\n\n*Graduates please arrive between 4:00 and 4:30 pm to line up for the processional.
UID:143704-21893682@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143704
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Commencement
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260501T072020
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cultural Studies in a Time of Culture Wars
DESCRIPTION:An interdisciplinary research group focused on the role of critical theory in the academy today and the question of how we study culture in our current political climate.
UID:147427-21902328@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147427
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Grace's House: 1214 Pomona Rd, Ann Arbor
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DTSTAMP:20260330T152609
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T223000
SUMMARY:Meeting:Friends of the UMMP Fossil Club
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the U-M Museum of Paleontology (FUMMP) meet once a month\, usually on the first Friday\, with both an in-person component at the Research Museum Center (RMC) and Zoom option. The exterior building doors are locked for security reasons and someone will start letting people in the doors at RMC from 7:00 - 7:30pm\, and the Zoom room will open around 7:15pm. The meeting will start at 7:30pm with a few business details discussed until about 7:45pm when the presentation or program will begin.\n\nDr. Matt Friedman\, UMMP Director and Curator will be presenting a talk to the group this month entitled\, \"Drawing back the curtain: The dawn of modern marine fish diversity\".\n\nContact bauerjen@umich.edu to request access to the Zoom link.\n\nLearn more about the Friends of the UMMP on their website: http://michiganbasinfossils.org/.
UID:145979-21898214@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145979
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Research Museums Center,Paleontology,Museum Of Paleontology
LOCATION:Research Museums Center - RMC 1006
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T230000
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:146151-21898482@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:20251201T131103
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000
SUMMARY:Performance:Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album\, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.\n\nEight years after milestone recording\, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience\, with special guests Amy Helm\, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”\, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”\, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.\n\nThroughout her three-decade\, multi-Grammy nominated career\, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs\, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.
UID:142199-21890200@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142199
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix
LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle
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