Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color
2025-08-11 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor)
We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript, practical color manuals of the industrial age, contemporary artists’ and children’s books, and more from our vast holdings.

Rainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects, but they are really just distorted images of the sun, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And, like colors, they are about relationships: of one color next to another, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride, appearing all over each June.

Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:
Sunday, 2-8pm
Monday-Thursday, 9am-8pm
Friday, 9am-4pm
Saturday, 11am-5pm

Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition
2025-08-11 09:00 - 17:00 | North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries
Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above, the intricate patterns of quilt-making, the dynamic energy of cityscapes, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic, metaphysical abstractions,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.

Vitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York, The Detroit Institute of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Wayne State University Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate, hospital, and private collections throughout the country.

Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch, Strength & Balance/Zumba
2025-08-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Off Campus Location
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 older 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.

Exhibition:Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Linocuts by Meredith Stern
2025-08-11 09:00 - 16:30 | Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections, 6th floor
Fifteen linocuts, each representing an article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, show artist Meredith Stern's interpretation of these articles.

Originally drafted in 1948 by representatives from across the globe, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines 30 rights that the United Nations General Assembly asserts should be protected worldwide. This declaration has been translated into 500 languages.

In 2017, the Joseph A. Labadie Collection acquired one of only 28 printed sets of Stern's linocuts. To see the complete set of 30 linocuts, request this item from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection (https://myumi.ch/4mJJd) for viewing in the Special Collections Research Center.

View the exhibit Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm.

Exhibition:Beyond Survival
2025-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery
Join us for Beyond Survival, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th.

The pieces span nearly 30 years, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.

"Through drawings, paintings, and sculptures made with simple materials, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family, joy and beauty, connections to nature, flights of the imagination, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions."

Careers / Jobs:NE ScribeAmerica Virtual Information Session 8/11/2025
2025-08-11 10:00 - 10:45
Are you looking at a future career in healthcare and need clinical experience? If so, join us for our upcoming virtual info session to learn more about our medical scribe positions! If you are unable to attend this session, no worries we are offering several other sessions throughout the month! Click on the RSVP link above to find a time that works with your schedule.

Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775
2025-08-11 12:00 - 16:00 | William Clements Library
The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental, political, economic, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters, documents, newspapers, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.

Among the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition, April 18, 1775; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence; letters by Silas Deane, John Hancock, and Rachel Revere; and much more.

Open weekdays from 12-4 pm.

Workshop / Seminar:The Interactive Process: Determining Reasonable Workplace Accommodations
2025-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Off Campus Location
This training will focus on the steps of the Interactive Process, which allows Accessibility Specialists to facilitate a positive dialogue with employees and units to navigate reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Presenters will expand on what determines the reasonableness of a workplace accommodation and how reasonable accommodations can support an employee’s ability to perform their essential job functions.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.

Careers / Jobs:Sophomore Summit - Exploring a Tech Sales Career
2025-08-11 13:00 - 16:00
KEYENCE's Virtual Sophomore Summit Summer 2025Date: August 11th – 13th. Must be available virtually between 1:00pm – 4:00pm Central Time each day.At KEYENCE, we never settle. We aim to change the status quo for society and for the world, one product at a time. Our salesprofessionals bring world’s first, innovative products to market to develop the newest tech products, streamline mass production, improve the quality of manufacturing across all industries, and contribute to healthcare research. Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Most Innovative Companies” for 8 years straight, KEYENCE is an excellent companyto begin a career in direct sales.We are looking for Sophomore/Incoming Junior candidates with strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, the ability to build relationships, and an interest in a potential sales career to be part of our Sophomore Summit. The Sophomore Summit is a three-day program with a series of virtual sessions for students. Duringthis program you will develop an in depth understanding of the sales cycle, different career paths within KEYENCE, and receive hands on coaching as you participate in a sales roleplays. What will you be doing?Gain exposure to all aspects of KEYENCE business.Learn about what a career in technical sales entails.Participate in a hands-on sales roleplay.Hear about the different sales processes and anatomy of a sales cycle.Network and learn from senior leaders.Requirements and QualificationsCurrent Sophomores/Incoming Juniors pursuing a bachelor's degree with an intended graduation date between May '27 to May '28.Competitive spirit.Goal-oriented with strong desire to make a measurable contribution to KEYENCE’s success.Ability to learn quickly.Interested in a career in technical sales after graduation.If you are ready to go - Apply Here

Workshop / Seminar:Study Abroad Drop-in Advising Sessions: CGIS: Barcelona Programs (UPF & UAB) - Winter 2026
2025-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Off Campus Location
Come join us to learn more about CGIS: University Study in Spain at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) and CGIS: Multidisciplinary Studies at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain (UPF).

Join CGIS Advisor, Cierra Murphy, alongside a staff member from the provider, Barcelona SAE, to ask questions about Winter 2026, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, the application process and timeline, academics, finances and other important considerations.

These sessions are designed for students to ask questions. There will be no presentation.

Register on Sessions at Michigan: https://myumi.ch/qZR6D
