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DTSTAMP:20260810T123833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T124500
SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars
DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life.
UID:124092-21905515@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Film,Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260424T113003
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Rackham Graduate School!Fall Welcome 2026 is an exciting afternoon designed to officially welcome newly admitted graduate students to Rackham and the University of Michigan community.The event begins with a formal Ceremony in Rackham Auditorium featuring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Immediately following\, students are invited to explore the Info Fair throughout the Rackham building\, where over 40 campus partners and student organizations will share resources and opportunities to support academic\, professional\, and personal success.\n\nSimultaneously\, students may attend the Student Organization Event\, featuring music and refreshments\, providing a fun opportunity to meet peers and get involved on campus.\n\nFall Welcome serves as the official launch of the graduate experience at Rackham\, connecting students with community\, resources\, and opportunities from day one.\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.
UID:147957-21902613@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147957
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Rackham Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260424T113003
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Rackham Graduate School!Fall Welcome 2026 is an exciting afternoon designed to officially welcome newly admitted graduate students to Rackham and the University of Michigan community.The event begins with a formal Ceremony in Rackham Auditorium featuring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Immediately following\, students are invited to explore the Info Fair throughout the Rackham building\, where over 40 campus partners and student organizations will share resources and opportunities to support academic\, professional\, and personal success.\n\nSimultaneously\, students may attend the Student Organization Event\, featuring music and refreshments\, providing a fun opportunity to meet peers and get involved on campus.\n\nFall Welcome serves as the official launch of the graduate experience at Rackham\, connecting students with community\, resources\, and opportunities from day one.\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.
UID:147957-21902614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147957
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Livestream
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260810T124116
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T134500
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:141325-21905570@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Film,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T102543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T143000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Southeast Asian Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Registration required: https://myumi.ch/VDGj5\n\nLearn about Southeast Asian language offerings\, meet the instructors and potential classmates\, and try drinks from Indonesia\, Philippines\, Thailand\, and Vietnam!\n\nSee how you can level up your coffee\, tea\, and soda game before the semester starts!\n\nAlso come for swag and raffle prizes!\n\n*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.*
UID:150114-21908097@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150114
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for southeast asian studies,Food,indonesia,Languages,Philippines,Southeast Asia,Southeast Asian Studies,thailand,Vietnam
LOCATION:202 S. Thayer
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260714T133752
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Digital Accessibility Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Got questions about digital accessibility\, Title II compliance\, or how to make digital content accessible? \n\n-Come to virtual drop-in office hours!\n-Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month\n-1:30 - 3:00pm \n-Zoom Meeting ID 935 9909 5960\n-Digital accessibility experts available to help you\n\nOpen to everyone from all U-M campuses (Ann Arbor\, Dearborn\, Flint\, Michigan Medicine).\n\nCan’t make it to Office Hours but have a question? Contact us (https://accessibility.umich.edu/contact-services)!\n\nIf you need accommodations to participate in office hours\, let us know by emailing ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:132601-21903948@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132601
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Communication,Digital Accessibility,Disability,Faculty,Graduate Students,Office Hours,Staff,Undergraduate Students,Virtual
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260721T130826
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T160000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:2026 First-Gen New Student and Parent/Family Open House
DESCRIPTION:This event is an opportunity for incoming first-generation college students (first-year and transfer) and their parents\, families\, and guests to learn more about the First-Gen Gateway and first-generation programming throughout the year. This event is for incoming students and the people whom students refer to as their supportive community. It is not limited to parents or guardians. Families and supportive community members will learn more about campus resources and tips to support their students\, and students will meet staff and faculty partners and learn more about how to get connected to the first-generation community.
UID:149496-21906523@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149496
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:First-gen,First-generation
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T172058
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:First-Gen New Student and Parent/Family Welcome (Student Registration)
DESCRIPTION:This event is an opportunity for incoming first-generation college students (first-year and transfer) and their parents\, families\, and guests to learn more about the First-Gen Gateway and first-generation programming throughout the year. This event is for incoming students and the people who students refer to as their supportive community. It is not limited to parents or guardians. Families and supportive community members will learn more about campus resources and tips to support their students\, and students will meet other first-generation college students to ask questions\, share experiences and build relationships.
UID:149217-21905990@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149217
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260810T154057
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T170000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Go North Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Go North Block Party on North Campus to commemorate the beginning of the semester. Enjoy a range of outdoor lawn activities\, inflatables\, and arts and crafts while getting to know our venues and campus partners. Free food samples and freebies are also available within Pierpont Commons\, along with the opportunity to take part in a scavenger hunt and receive personalized\, limited-edition U-M merchandise.
UID:150010-21907808@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150010
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Anchor2026,Welcome2026
LOCATION:The Grove
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260424T113003
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Graduate School Fall Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Rackham Graduate School!Fall Welcome 2026 is an exciting afternoon designed to officially welcome newly admitted graduate students to Rackham and the University of Michigan community.The event begins with a formal Ceremony in Rackham Auditorium featuring remarks from Dean Mike Solomon and student leaders. Immediately following\, students are invited to explore the Info Fair throughout the Rackham building\, where over 40 campus partners and student organizations will share resources and opportunities to support academic\, professional\, and personal success.\n\nSimultaneously\, students may attend the Student Organization Event\, featuring music and refreshments\, providing a fun opportunity to meet peers and get involved on campus.\n\nFall Welcome serves as the official launch of the graduate experience at Rackham\, connecting students with community\, resources\, and opportunities from day one.\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative.
UID:147957-21902615@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147957
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Lobby, 2nd & 4th Floors
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T172058
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Student Organizations Fall Welcome Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for boba\, ice cream\, a live DJ\, and a photo booth at the Rackham Student Organizations Fall Welcome Event! Connect with fellow graduate students and discover what our campus communities have to offer. Participating groups include the Rackham Student Government (RSG)\, Graduate Rackham International (GRIN)\, Students of Color of Rackham (SCOR)\, and Researchers Expanding Lay-Audience Teaching and Engagement (RELATE). We can't wait to kick off the new academic year with you!
UID:150150-21908294@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150150
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Rackham East Lawn
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T172058
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Summer 2026 Birthday Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in [May\, June\, July\, OR August]! We'll enjoy cake\, coffee\, and tea\, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the Student Activities Building courtyard located at 515 E Jefferson Street in Ann Arbor. In case of inclement weather\, we will meet indoors in the atrium in the same building. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
UID:148243-21906456@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148243
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Student Activities Building Courtyard
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260709T105017
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T144500
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:136347-21906178@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T172045
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T170000
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:102102-21906687@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260810T124116
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T154500
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:141325-21905625@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Film,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260706T125508
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T170000
SUMMARY:Tours:Welcome Week Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the history of 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\, \"Up\, Up\, & Away: A History of Ballooning in America\,\" closing on August 28.\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:149252-21906043@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149252
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Discussion,Event,Exhibit,Exhibition,history,In Person,libraries,Library,Tour,William L Clements
LOCATION:William Clements Library
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T120105
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T210000
SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Campus Kickoff BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Wheeler Park to eat FREE food\, play outdoor games\, and make bracelets with other students.
UID:149735-21907012@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149735
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Wheeler Park
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260804T160057
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T183000
SUMMARY:Other:Water Week: Kids\, Fish\, and Streams
DESCRIPTION:This is the event for you and the curious young ones in your life! Take a Stream Walk with K-12 Environmental Educator\, fish and water enthusiast\, fly fishing guide\, and river advocate\, Marco Kamimura. Join Marco along the Huron River tributary\, Fleming Creek\, to learn about the fishes\, the aquatic macroinvertebrates\, and some of the “whys” and “hows” of streams and river ecology/health. He might even share some fishing tips along the way!
UID:149880-21907325@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149880
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:matthaei botanical gardens,water
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260804T132558
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T210000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Artscapade
DESCRIPTION:The Arts Initiative and U-M Museum of Art celebrate Welcome Week by introducing incoming students to the wide array of possibilities for arts participation on campus at an evening of art-making\, live music\, student films\, dance\, and more!\n\nInterested in volunteering? Learn more here: https://arts.umich.edu/artscapade
UID:149441-21906423@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149441
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Anchor2026,Art,arts,Free,Museum,Music,performance,Student Org,Welcome2026
LOCATION:Museum of Art
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260811T121520
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs LIU
DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs LIU
UID:148459-21904332@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148459
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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