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DTSTAMP:20260512T155434
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
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SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Organic Seminar
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 9:00-9:20 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Julia Viana Bento \n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Melanie Sanford\n*Title of Talk:* C–H Functionalization of Benzene Isosteres at Palladium\n\n*Time:* 9:20-9:40 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Lauralee Boon \n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Matthew Soellner\n*Title of Talk:* Investigating the Conformational Landscape of Tyrosine Kinases with Dasatinib Analogs\n\n*Time:* 9:40-10:00 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Samuel Greco \n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Melanie Sanford\n*Title of Talk:* Developing Methods Towards (Radio)Fluorination of Diverse Substrates \n\n*Time:* 10:00-10:20 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Chandana Sunil \n*Research Advisor:* Co-Advised by Prof. John Montgomery & Prof. Nathaniel Szymczak\n*Title of Talk:* Lewis Acids in Synthetic Transformations: Activation and Stabilization\n\n*Time:* 10:20-10:40 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Andrey Firsov\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Pavel Nagorny\n*Title of Talk:* A Biomimetic Approach to Bufogargarizins A and B and Their Stereoisomers via a Divergent\, Catalyst-Controlled Late-Stage Aldol Reaction\n\n*Time:* 10:40-11:00 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Emily Jimenez \n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Melanie Sanford\n*Title of Talk:* Exploring the Utility and Structure of Modular Acridine Photocatalysts\n\n*Time:* 11:00-11:20 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Brian Valladares\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Peter Scott\n*Title of Talk:* Palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of phenols with aryl and vinyl pseudohalides\n\n*Time:* 11:20-11:40 AM\n*Student Presenter:* Maddie Arbuckle \n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Alison Narayan\n*Title of Talk:* Stereoselective biocatalytic C–C bond formation for late-stage peptide functionalization\n\n*Time:* 11:40-12:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Anika\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. John Montgomery\n*Title of Talk:* Development and Mechanistic Investigation of 1\,5-Hexadiene-Enabled Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive Cross-Coupling
UID:148240-21903432@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148240
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640
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DTSTAMP:20260429T134150
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T100000
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:148012-21902744@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:20260506T142041
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dairy Advertising in the United States: A Twentieth Century Story
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit\, featuring materials from the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive\, displays advertisements\, flyers\, and other ephemera related to the U.S. dairy industry between the years 1900 and 2000.\n\nCommon themes in dairy ephemera include wartime rationing\, patriotism in advertising\, twentieth-century homemaking and the economic agency of the housewife\, unions and workers' rights\, and changing standards of nutrition\, health\, and beauty.\n\nCurated by Sofia Schroth-Douma.
UID:148136-21903020@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148136
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Library,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20260421T085257
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T170000
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:147884-21902224@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biosciences,Visual Arts,North Campus,Nature,Humanities,Free,Family,Exhibition,Environment,Ecology,Culture,ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Art,Alumni
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260521T132020
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T100000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning Experience Design Graduate Certificate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in enrolling in EDUC 616 and joining the Learning Experience Design Graduate Certificate program. To be considered for placement in the certificate\, you must attend one of the following orientation sessions. \nOrientation Session #1: Friday\, May 22\, 2026 from 9am-10am EDTOrientation Session #2: Thursday\, June 11\, 2026 from 9am-10am EDTOrientation Session #3: Wednesday\, July 8\, 2026 from 9am - 10am EDT\nDuring the orientation session\, we will discuss the requirements of the Learning Experience Design Graduate Certificate program\, the specifics of the certificate program’s focal course (EDUC 616)\, and the process for applying to the program and enrolling in EDUC 616. \nThe first application deadline for priority admission is Monday\, June 29\, 2026. To make this deadline\, interested students will need to attend one of the first two orientation sessions and submit all required application materials. \nThe final date to submit all application materials is Monday\, August 17\, 2026.
UID:147927-21902557@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147927
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260423T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T170000
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:147882-21902127@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:ArtsRx,ArtsEngine,Visual Arts,Humanities,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Family
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260518T091620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Resistance is Fertile: Celebrating 30 Years of Cultivating Change
DESCRIPTION:Resistance Is Fertile honors the founding moment of the Institute for Research on Women & Gender\, while speaking to the present. The institute was established because faculty members believed that research on women\, gender\, and sexuality required an institutional commitment to thrive. That belief was itself a form of resistance—to disciplinary silos\, to marginalization\, to the idea that such scholarship was peripheral.\n\nThis theme reminds us that resistance is not merely reactive\; it is constructive. When rooted in collaboration and sustained through infrastructure\, it produces knowledge that reshapes disciplines\, institutions\, and public life.\n\nThis exhibit celebrates 30 years of IRWG—its history\, its programs\, and the people whose vision and labor built it into what it is today. Through archival materials\, milestones\, and stories\, we trace the evolution of an institute that has continually expanded the boundaries of research in women\, gender\, and sexuality.\n\nThis exhibit centers growth\, collaboration\, and intellectual creativity—honoring the sustained efforts\, bold ideas\, and collective care that have shaped IRWG’s legacy and continue to guide its future.\n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm.
UID:148280-21903694@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148280
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Women's And Gender Studies,Activism,Women History,women,Gender Based Violence,gender,women's studies
LOCATION:Lane Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260508T155502
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T200000
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:147925-21902425@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260506T154022
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T180000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Summer school and workshop: Foliations and Birational Geometry
DESCRIPTION:The program will begin with a Summer school\, consisting of 4 lecture series\, of 4 lectures each. It will start on Monday\, in the morning\, and end on Friday\, at noon. This will be followed by a workshop\, starting Friday afternoon and ending on Sunday at noon.\n\nConference site and schedule: https://simonsmoduli.com/events/ann-arbor/
UID:148100-21902952@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148100
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Mathematics
LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 1544
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DTSTAMP:20260512T115037
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - Defining the molecular mechanisms of migration in monarch butterfly
DESCRIPTION:Summary: Each year during the fall a naïve generation of monarch butterflies engages in a trans-continental migration\, despite never having migrated before\, which crosses over 4000km and spans 6-8 months. The fall migrant generation is in stark contrast to the preceding summer generation of butterflies who do not engage in such a feat but breed locally. Fall migration requires the coordinated expression of seasonally plastic traits such as oriented flight behavior and reproductive diapause (delayed reproduction during migration). The amalgamation of these component traits is dubbed the migratory syndrome. Yet\, how these component phenotypes are integrated to form the migratory syndrome remains a largely open question. In my dissertation I studied how environmental and developmental factors interact to influence phenotypic plasticity of component migratory traits by combining field experiments with multi-omics (genomic\, transcriptomic\, and epigenomic) techniques. In Chapter 2 I uncover that reproductive diapause imparts a lasting transcriptional state which I hypothesize assists in the robustness of monarch butterflies during their return migration. In Chapter 3 I demonstrate that reproductive diapause and oriented flight are distinctly induced throughout the season\, and each is regulated by tissue-specific transcriptional modules. Further\, I also find that the unique oriented flight behavior during the seasonal transition from summer to fall is controlled by substantial cryptic genetic variation\, which I hypothesize helps maintain behavioral diversity amidst seasonal unpredictability. Lastly\, in Chapter 4 I present research which combines RNA- and ATAC-seq data to suggest that seasonal transcriptional plasticity is controlled by unique sets of seasonally regulated transcription factors. Overall\, these works demonstrate the importance of environmental variation in defining the genetic architecture of the migratory syndrome and the regulatory mechanisms that control seasonal transcriptional plasticity. Defining these mechanisms helps us understand the evolution of migration as they define the substrates by which natural selection can operate.
UID:148237-21903428@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148237
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Graduate Students,Graduate School,eeb,biological science,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,Ecology & Biology
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010
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