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DTSTAMP:20250404T180837
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSEAS Friday Lecture Series. Fact Checking in Low-Resource Languages: A New Dataset and Transformer Model for the Burmese Language
DESCRIPTION:Misinformation on Burmese social media is a serious problem\, fueling hate speech and violence\, especially during the 2017 Rohingya genocide. Despite efforts by platforms like Facebook to restrain harmful content using Burmese-speaking moderators and some automatic tools\, a limited number of moderators working for these platforms are often overwhelmed by the amount of content to be fact checked. The goal of this research is to leverage AI and machine learning to create automatic fact checking tools to assist human moderators. The challenge we encountered is the lack of training data and effective machine learning models. We addressed this challenge by creating a large dataset and natural language processing (NLP) models for fact checking in Burmese. We translated the Fake News Challenge (FNC-1) dataset (originally in English) into Burmese using machine translation. We then trained and evaluated three BERT-based classifiers for fact checking in Burmese using the machine-translated dataset. We also evaluated the three classifiers using a manually annotated Burmese dataset for a comparison with machine-translated data. The top-performing model achieves high predictive performance on both machine-translated and manually annotated data\, with an accuracy comparable to that of human fact checkers. Our results show that BERT-based models trained specifically for Burmese perform better than those trained with multi-lingual data (i.e.\, general multilingual models). This research presents a crucial first step toward creating datasets and tools for fact checking in Burmese and other low resource languages to combat misinformation online.\n   \n   Lwin Moe is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering. As part of his Ph.D. dissertation\, he studies fact checking and misinformation detection using machine learning in general\, and natural language processing (NLP) in particular.\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n   Email: -- cseas@umich.edu
UID:133716-21873476@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133716
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:center for southeast asian studies,Cseas Lecture Series,Discussion,Lecture,Southeast Asia
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260112T144046
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T123000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.
UID:88544-21865085@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/88544
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250217T162931
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:LSA Internship Scholarship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you an LSA student currently looking for ways to fund your summer internship? Join us for an in-person workshop centered around the LSA Internship Scholarship. During this workshop we will walk through the application process for both the scholarship and the ALA course\, review the application requirements\, and offer an opportunity for you to ask any lingering questions you have about the scholarship process. Food will be provided!\n\n\n\nPlease note that the priority deadline is April 1! \n\n\n\nWe will be hosting sessions on:\n\nApril 18\, from 12-1pm\, Virtual\n\nMay 1\, 12-1pm\, In-Person
UID:132843-21871949@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132843
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Career,Internship,Scholarship,Workshop
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250226T172147
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Seminar> Using genetic variants to understand TRIO dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders
DESCRIPTION:Host: Morgan DeSantis
UID:132914-21872064@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132914
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,Natural Sciences,Research,Science
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060
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DTSTAMP:20250806T162329
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T124500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Sea Monsters
DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur.
UID:121866-21875798@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121866
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Museum,museums,natural history museum
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250205T181840
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T123000
SUMMARY:Performance:Vinson Lam\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:Vinson Lam performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon.
UID:132419-21870903@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132419
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk
LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower
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DTSTAMP:20250402T121506
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit.
UID:134133-21873921@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250221T140205
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T151500
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:LSA Opportunity Hub Pop-Up Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Talk to a Career Coach! Stop by the Pop-Up Coaching table at the LSA Opportunity Hub for popcorn and on-the-spot career support with a Hub coach to briefly discuss your professional development needs and learn about Hub services!\n\nThis event is ideal if you need help with any of the following topics:\n\nPrepping for an upcoming interview\n\nNeed a quick resume review\n\nHave general questions about career exploration\n\nPreparing for grad school\n\nDeciding your post-grad plans\n\nHave questions about internship support\n\n No appointment or registration needed.
UID:132624-21871445@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132624
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Applications,Career,Early Career Exploration,Graduate School,Interview,Job Search
LOCATION:LSA Building - Hub Suite
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250409T162439
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T160000
SUMMARY:Other:Global Scholars Program - Global Engagement Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for presentations by GSP students on their project-based learning experiences with their NGO partners. They will be reflecting on what they learned\, what challenges they faced\, and the skills they developed as they worked with Amnesty International Ann Arbor (USA)\, ALPHA Education (Canada)\, TRIBE (Liberia)\, Inkululeko (South Africa)\, Peace of Art International (Lebanon)\, Fashioning for Social Environmental Justice (USA)\, and High Atlas Foundation (Morocco).
UID:134819-21875318@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134819
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:global scholars program
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Fourth Floor Amphitheatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250131T084503
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T140000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kreativwerkstatt
DESCRIPTION:Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting\, coloring\, painting\, drawing\, knitting\, sewing\, crochet\, embroidery\, origami? You will combine speaking German\, any level welcome\, beginners included\, and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects\, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. Contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.) with questions.
UID:131293-21868148@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131293
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3030
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DTSTAMP:20250411T181531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier
UID:134831-21875320@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134831
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250414T181526
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier
UID:134946-21875718@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134946
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250411T115548
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T141500
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Trump's Immigration Policies: Preparing for the Future Amid Rapid Policy Change
DESCRIPTION:Join experts and advocates in the field of immigrant justice for a webinar examining the Trump administration’s developing immigration policies. What is the current state of immigration law? What does it mean for people in the United States living under increased threat of deportation? What actions can be taken in response to recent immigration enforcement practices and policies? How can students get involved? \n\nThe discussion will feature speakers from the American Civil Liberties Union\, the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center\, and Acacia's Unaccompanied Children Program. The session will be moderated by Professor Melissa Borja\, a faculty member in the University of Michigan's Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Program.\n\nJoin Via Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99093273257?pwd=ObbngrBetd4cLx1zwbVUrySgBMhY3I.1\nMeeting ID: 990 9327 3257\nPasscode: 925041\n*A group viewing of the discussion will take place in Haven Hall 2608\, but space is limited
UID:134493-21874427@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134493
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Inequality,law,Virtual
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - https://umich.zoom.us/j/99093273257?pwd=ObbngrBetd4cLx1zwbVUrySgBMhY3I.1
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250410T125438
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T140000
SUMMARY:Performance:West African Drum & Dance – End of Semester Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an end-of-term performance from students in the West African Drum & Dance course.\n\nThis unique course engages foundational techniques\, terminology\, and the history of traditional West African dances\, primarily those derived from the Old Mali Empire. Additionally\, this course introduces the musicality of traditional rhythms on drums and other percussive instruments that align with traditional music from Mali\, Guinea\, and Ivory Coast.\n\nJoin us in the Keene Theater for this vibrant showcase of West African Drum & Dance!
UID:131229-21868005@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131229
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:african diaspora,Free,Music,Performance,Undergraduate Students,World Performance
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250415T121550
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T135000
SUMMARY:Performance:Jenna Moon\, carillon
DESCRIPTION:SMTD doctoral alum Jenna Moon performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells.
UID:132420-21870904@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132420
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250325T115045
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T143000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Dominique Blackmun - Dissertation Defense
DESCRIPTION:Please join Dominique Blackmun for their dissertation defense titled \"Development of Visible Light Mediated and Transition Metal Catalyzed Methods to Access Azetidines and Azetines\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, April 18th\, 2025\n*Time:* 1:30 p.m.\n*Zoom Link:* https://umich.zoom.us/j/93056107806
UID:134313-21874177@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134313
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20240906T085450
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T153000
SUMMARY:Other:IPE Friday Free Passport Photos for Engineering Students
DESCRIPTION:Need a passport photo for a passport or visa application? International Programs in Engineering (IPE) has got you covered! \n\n-Fall & Winter Semester Only\n-Fridays 1:30-3:30pm at the IPE Office (245 Chrysler Center)\n-No Appointment Needed\n-Not During Exam Week or Holidays\n\nThis service is for CoE undergraduate and graduate students. \nFor best results\, wear darker colored\, solid (non patterned) shirt/top
UID:53322-21850441@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/53322
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate,International,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 245
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250409T061531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250324T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier
UID:134263-21874065@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134263
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250310T134730
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Windows of Opportunity: How Shareholder Activists Capitalize on Periods of Disruptive Organizational Change
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by research on the temporal nature of opportunities\, we extend the idea that financially motivated shareholder activists target firms based on opportunities. We argue that certain organizational conditions create “windows of opportunity” for these activists to intervene in companies\, which\, when exploited\, increase their odds of success. Drawing on event-based theories of organizational change and disruption\, we hypothesize that firms become more likely targets of shareholder activists after experiencing organizational events that cause internal disruption to their business. We test this in the context of litigation and leadership transitions\, and find that shareholder activists are more likely to target firms shortly after they experience either event. We further show that activists are more successful in achieving their objectives when they target firms based on these opportunities. Viewing opportunities through a temporal lens\, this study extends research on the drivers of shareholder activism.
UID:133653-21873348@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133653
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Business,Capitalism,Corporate,Discussion,Free,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lecture,Organizational Studies,Presentation,seminar,Sociology,Speaker,Talk
LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R0220
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250407T111245
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Chitwan Valley Family Study (CVFS) Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will continue with our established open discussion format to better serve your needs. Click the link below to submit any specific questions you have about CVFS data resources or any topics you would like to be discussed in greater depth.\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0nblbPr1E6AOw91GTP7iNEdWy9g2Na7ZH6v6uVRjrD0lgrw/viewform\n\nThe webinar will be hosted using Zoom. Registration is required to attend the webinar. Support provided by NICHD (R25 HD101358). Click the link below to register.\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/pBlRjnYeQSqdnVlpdhoz4Q#/registration\n\nAbout the CVFS Webinar Series:\nAttend the webinars to learn more about the Chitwan Valley Family Study (CVFS)\, other research happening at the Institute for Social and Environmental Research – Nepal (ISER-N)\, and data creation for global and comparative population research. Visit the CVFS website to register for upcoming webinars or view past webinars. Support provided by NICHD (R25 HD101358).
UID:134756-21874972@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134756
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Data Collection,Population Studies Center,Research
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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