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DTSTAMP:20260925T140833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:WISE & Shine with industry alumni
DESCRIPTION:WISE and Shine offers an informal opportunity to ask questions\, hear about life in industry\, and explore the unconventional places a degree in can take you while enjoying a light meal. \nSTEM equity for everyone needs everyone! WISE programming is open to all students regardless of sex\, gender\, or gender identity.\n
UID:152514-21913856@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152514
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Engineering,Food,Free,Graduate Student,Michigan Engineering,science,Sessions,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:WISE Office, 3236 Undergraduate Science Building
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DTSTAMP:20260824T090332
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:BIndx Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be food\, games\, and conversation. All majors are welcome.\n\nThe Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection.\n\nSeptember Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSe8JmzcflAhP5JCueZ7L-Hc-V0tpdhUD1JNUaeHpQ8h9VNA/viewform?usp=header\n\nOctober Registration: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhesWnZk5BvOTjG-__RiZknxPpUceLug8BxeWa8_r1bYtDQA/viewform?usp=header\n\nNovember Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRsxkuwYhomDlKD_pybqi3nv8PsmHt_hIKcM-XnXVqVjpzIA/viewform?usp=header
UID:150589-21909682@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150589
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260821T153754
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Shane Ward
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRaised on Detroit’s west side as one of seven children\, Shane Ward’s path to global design leadership was anything but conventional. A full academic scholarship to the University of Michigan opened doors that introduced him to the transformative power of imagination\, creativity\, and design. What began as a passion for drawing\, storytelling\, and community evolved into a career spanning more than three decades in the footwear industry\, ultimately leading to design leadership roles with some of the world’s most influential brands.\n\nAfter graduating from the University of Michigan\, Ward began his career with Adidas in Portland\, Oregon\, where he also developed a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. Over the years\, he has designed footwear for brands including Puma\, Converse\, Keen/Fila\, Rockport\, and G.H. Bass.\n\nTogether with his identical twin brother\, Ward co-founded DETNY by Shane & Shawn\, serving as creative director for the men’s and women’s footwear line. The collection was carried by Nordstrom and Macy’s and featured in its own boutique in New York City’s Nolita neighborhood. Beyond footwear\, Ward has expanded his creative practice through large-scale paintings that reflect his love of sneaker culture and the natural world. His ongoing Metamorphosis series explores the intersection of fashion\, identity\, and impermanence through iconic sneaker silhouettes layered with cherry blossoms and butterflies. The paintings contrast the fleeting nature of sneaker trends with the enduring cultural legacy of classic designs\, using these instantly recognizable forms to examine themes of time\, memory\, social status\, and our shared perceptions of style and performance. Like the blossoms and butterflies that drift beyond our control\, the works suggest that while fashion and life are transient\, a rare few ideas and objects leave an indelible mark across generations.\n\nToday\, Ward serves as design director of footwear at Adidas\, where he leads the design team for Originals Running. His journey continues to shape his belief that design is fundamentally about optimism\, possibility\, and expanding what individuals believe is achievable for themselves and their communities.\n\nWith support from Design Core Detroit and Detroit Unesco City of Design. \n\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public.\n
UID:150481-21909504@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150481
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Design,Entrepreneurship,Fashion,Product Design,Shoes
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260924T091354
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Amelyn Ng
DESCRIPTION:Working across exhibitions\, publications\, cartoons\, and media experiments\, Amelyn Ng addresses how media shape architecture’s material realities\, politics\, and practices. By attending to the gap between representation and reality\, she troubles architecture’s default settings and seeks alternate narratives to the status quo of building.
UID:152790-21914525@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152790
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Architectural Media,Architecture,Architecture\, Urban Planning,Bim,Labor,Material Economies,Representation,Waste And Salvage
LOCATION:Art and Architecture Building - Lecture Hall 2104
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DTSTAMP:20260909T153045
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Can AI Help Us Build Better Connections? How Social Robots Are Transforming Human Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nRobots can be highly capable\, but without understanding human preferences\, their utility remains fundamentally limited. This talk advances a framework for human augmentation through embodied social intelligence\, grounded in three key dimensions. First\, human-centered robot design\, where I discuss methods to meaningfully involve people throughout a robot development lifecycle\, while balancing the need for general-purpose systems with the specificity of human needs. Second\, embodied AI systems\, where I introduce my work on robotic hardware fabrication and context-agnostic algorithms that enable robust\, real-world interaction. Third\, robot evaluation in the wild\, focusing on deployments in domains such as healthcare and the need for new metrics that combine experimental rigor with system performance. Drawing from my experience across academia and industry\, including building Astro at Amazon and working on critical AI challenges at Meta\, I highlight open problems at the intersection of AI\, robotics\, and human-centered design. Ultimately\, I argue for a shift in robotics: from intelligence to relationships\, from capability to meaning. Prioritizing human needs\, values\, and lived experiences is not a constraint\; instead it is the path toward building robots that are truly effective\, adaptive\, and accepted.
UID:151845-21912264@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151845
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Ai In Science And Engineering,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,college of engineering,Engineering,Free,Genai,Lecture,Michigan Engineering,Robotics
LOCATION:Dana Building - 1040
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DTSTAMP:20260923T152120
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:FoundHERS: Women Founders in STEM
DESCRIPTION:FoundHERS is a speaking and networking series that provides a space for women on U-M's campus to hear from professionals in the entrepreneurial ecosystem\, network with like-minded individuals\, and participate in immersive experiences. It is a unique opportunity to bridge the gender gap and foster an inclusive environment that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in business. Learn more & RSVP: https://myumi.ch/Pb9Xn\n\nJoin us for a Fireside Chat with Lisa Bailey\, Founder and CEO of FeaturesFirst Auto\, and Roshni Shokar\, Founder and Fractional GTM Leader at RKS Growth. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and meet like-minded students. All are welcome to attend and participate!\n\nEvent Information:\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026\n6 PM - 7:30 PM in Duderstadt 3358\n\nThis event is free and open to all. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. \n\nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/Pb9Xn
UID:152765-21914482@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152765
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Center For Entrepreneurship,Cfe,Discussion,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneur Services,Entrepreneurship,Founder,Founders Panel,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Professional Student Life,Graduate School,Graduate Students,In Person,In-person,Interdisciplinary,Networking,North campus,Startup,Startups,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women's Studies
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 3358
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DTSTAMP:20261009T153821
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Kelsey Book Club | *Ghosts of the British Museum: A True Story of Colonial Loot and Restless Objects*
DESCRIPTION:Combining history\, folklore\, and storytelling\, Noah Angell’s *Ghosts of the British Museum* digs into our imperial past and unmasks the world’s oldest national museum as a site of ongoing conflict\, where—under the guise of preservation—restless objects are held against their will.\n\nJoin us in Room 124 of Newberry Hall for an evening of community and conversation led by Laurel Fricker\, PhD candidate in the Interdepartmental Program in Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology. Light refreshments will be served. \n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n\n*Note: Registration for this session is now closed. Visit our book club web page to learn about future meetings: https://myumi.ch/Drn1Q.*
UID:152297-21913499@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152297
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Discussion,Graduate Students,History,Museum,Storytelling
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Newberry Hall, Room 124
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DTSTAMP:20261007T150251
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Michigan and the American Civil War: A Conversation with Historian Jack Dempsey
DESCRIPTION:The American Civil War was a bloody four-year conflict that not only ended slavery in the United States\, but fundamentally changed the country in innumerable ways that still echo today. The young state of Michigan played a key role in the union’s victory both on and off the battlefield. Join us for a conversation with historian Jack Dempsey about Michiganders’ Civil War experiences and how its legacy shaped Michigan history.\n\nJack Dempsey is an avid historian who has long been interested in the Civil War and its role in Michigan’s history and cultural heritage. An award-winning author he has written eleven books\, numerous articles\, and given innumerable talks to academic and general audiences\, as well as serving as President of the Michigan Historical Commission. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Michigan State University and a law degree from George Washington University.\n\nThis talk is in conjunction with the exhibition “Fill the Ranks”: the University of Michigan and the Civil War\, on display September 24\, 2026-July 2\, 2027.\n\nRefreshments will be provided\, and anyone is welcome to attend this free talk. Registration is recommended for in-person attendance\, and we’re glad to welcome anyone who wishes to attend virtually. \n\nThe Making Michigan series is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Additional support from the U-M U.S. at 250 initiative.  \n\nRefreshments will be provided.
UID:150613-21909707@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150613
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,American Politics,bentley historical library,bentley library,civil rights,Education,educational,Exhibition,history,Humanities,lecture,Making Michigan,Museum,museums,Storytelling,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20261011T183204
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Tackling Ethical Questions in the Medical School Interview
DESCRIPTION:Do you have medical or other health profession school interviews coming up? Are you wondering how to best prepare to handle ethics scenarios? Plan to attend this virtual session\, presented by Dr. Adam Marks\, as he provides a brief introduction to medical ethics and suggestions on how to best tackle ethical questions during medical school interviews.Dr. Marks is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor\, MI. He obtained his MD and MPH at the University of Wisconsin before coming to the University of Michigan\, where he completed a combined InternalMedicine/Pediatrics Residency followed by a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Pre-registration is required by \"joining the event\" via Handshake. If you are not on Handshake currently\, follow this link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99176939362?jst=2. This will allow you to jointhe Zoom session on the day of the event.If you are unable to attend and would like a recording\, please register for the event through Handshake. A recording will be distributed to all registrants after the session has concluded.If you are an alumni more than 2 years out from graduation (who no longer has access to your Handshake account)\, please email nvanderp@umich.edu to access the event.This workshop is sponsored by the University Career Center. This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. You can onlyregister to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicatethat you'll be attending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1985662/share_preview We wantto ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jocelyn Gaydos at jmgaydos@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA #UCC
UID:149945-21907413@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149945
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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DTSTAMP:20260916T130010
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T183000
SUMMARY:Tours:Third Thursday Tour | Highlights of the Kelsey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening event at the Kelsey Museum! This Third Thursday experience features a 30-minute tour of ancient Mediterranean history and artifact highlights from the Kelsey collection.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:152296-21913497@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152296
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,History,Museum,Tour
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
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DTSTAMP:20260903T144159
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ELI Academic English Workshops - Tips for Effective Public Speaking
DESCRIPTION:Public speaking is a challenge for almost everyone. When you give a presentation\, does your voice express confidence? Is it loud enough? Do your listeners easily understand you? Is your audience engaged? Do you know how to manage the ”Q&A” time after the presentation? In this workshop\, you will learn techniques to gain confidence and comfort when speaking in front of small and large groups. You will leave with tips and resources to use in future presentations. Everyone will practice giving a (very!) short informal presentation on a topic of your choice: a self-introduction\, an overview of your field of study\, or a quick story of an interesting experience. Registration is required. Please use the provided link.
UID:151539-21911705@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151539
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:English Language Institute,Graduate Students,International,Undergraduate Students,Workshop
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 BSB
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DTSTAMP:20261011T192136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ELI Fall 2026 Workshop Series: English for Academic Purposes
DESCRIPTION:Each Fall and Winter term\, ELI presents free interactive workshops focusing on specific English writing and speaking skills U-M students need to succeed in their academic and professional careers. ELI workshops are open to all U-M students.
UID:151252-21911236@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151252
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:BSB 1060
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260810T163812
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Reagan:  His Life and Legend
DESCRIPTION:Max Boot\, the distinguished political columnist\, illuminates the untold story of Ronald Reagan\, revealing the man behind the mythology. With its revelatory insights\, Boot depicts a man with a good-versus-evil worldview derived from his moralistic upbringing and Hollywood westerns. \n\nJoin us for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose telegenic leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of profound contradictions\, even to those closest to him.
UID:150077-21907987@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150077
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:American History,Author Talk,Presidential Biography,Ronald Reagan
LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20261011T192113
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:West Quad (2026-2027) (Housing)
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UID:151036-21915267@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151036
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:1st Floor Michigan House Lounge
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DTSTAMP:20261011T180351
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:10/15 Kickass: Friend-banking
DESCRIPTION:This week\, we’ll be doing a friend-banking sprint\, with prizes! Come join us in building a list of mutuals you can personally reach out to and text during our Kickass. The winner will be whoever gets the most commitments. Come see who this week's special Kickass guest will be!
UID:153538-21915979@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153538
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Michigan Union, Wolverine RM (3rd Floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260819T135519
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T203000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:6th Annual Padnos Engagement on Jewish Learning
DESCRIPTION:Divine Bodies\, Human Questions: How Ancient Jews and Christians Imagined God\n\n7:00 - 8:30 PM\nDevos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH)\, GVSU Health Campus\n\nSpeaker: Deborah Forger (U-M)\nRespondant: Jeremiah Cataldo (Grand Valley State University)\n\nIf you cannot attend this lecture in person\, RSVP for virtual attendnace to recieve a lecture recording following the event.
UID:150548-21909585@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150548
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:History,Jewish Studies,Philosophy,Social Sciences,Writing
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20261011T180046
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Bujinkan Budo Training Session
DESCRIPTION:\"Ninpo is the essence of goshinjutsu (self-protection).\"\n \nDuring the Fall 2026 semester\, Bujinkan Budo Club training will be held on Thursdays from 19:00 - 21:00 (7-9pm) at the Intramural Sports Building (IMSB) in Room MPR B. If you are interested in trying out a class\, please send a message through Maize Pages or an email to michiganbujinkan@gmail.com. Beginners welcome\; we train with people across all levels of experience!\n \n- Learn self defense and physical coordination through Bujinkan taijiutsu (unarmed combat)\;\n- Training at the Michigan Bujinkan Dojo is supportive and non-competitive\, emphasizing relaxed but spirited and disciplined practice\;\n- Receive mentoring through the senpai/kohai (senior/junior) relationships fostered in the dojo.\n \nWhat to bring: comfortable workout clothes\, socks\, and a water bottle!\n-----\nFor more information\, email us at michiganbujinkan@gmail.com or checkout our website (www.michiganbujinkan.com)\, which also includes a training schedule!
UID:149828-21907235@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149828
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building
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DTSTAMP:20261011T192121
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2026 - 2027
DESCRIPTION:If you are only seeing one workshop\, please SIGN-IN and refresh the Sessions page! If still having issues\, click this link. \nFirst-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.
UID:149176-21905923@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:2210ABC (Union, 2nd Floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261011T192121
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2026 - 2027
DESCRIPTION:If you are only seeing one workshop\, please SIGN-IN and refresh the Sessions page! If still having issues\, click this link. \nFirst-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:League- Koessler (3rd Floor)
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DTSTAMP:20261011T192136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Lawyers Club (2026-2027) (Housing)
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151123
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Lawyers Club Main Lounge
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