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DTSTAMP:20260811T092048
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Continuous Improvement Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class\, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen\, why guessing can be risky\, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.\n\nWe use real stories\, small group activities\, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.\n*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course\, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.\nAfter the course\, you will know how to:\nExplain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or product\nRecognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen\nRealize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information\nUnderstand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust\, which is a tested way to solve problems\nLearn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team\nSession length: 2.5 hours\n\n
UID:102144-21903962@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102144
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Zoom - you will be added to a calendar invite 1 day before the session
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260518T091620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T170000
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:148280-21903777@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148280
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,gender,Gender Based Violence,women,Women History,Women's And Gender Studies,women's studies
LOCATION:Lane Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260508T155502
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
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:147925-21902508@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:20260804T130659
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
SUMMARY:Presentation:From clouds to streams: Modeling the lifecycle of star clusters
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n \nStar clusters play a key role in structure formation because they mark a fundamental transition from structures governed by gravity to those driven by the complex physics of baryons. They emerge from giant molecular clouds assembled through the fragmentation and collapse of gas within galaxies. Massive clusters formed in the early Universe may survive to the present day as globular clusters\, which are fossils of early galaxy assembly. Less massive clusters\, on the other hand\, gradually lose stars via tidal disruption and ultimately dissolve into stellar streams that populate galactic stellar halos. Cluster formation\, migration\, and dynamical evolution are governed by different physical processes operating on distinct spatial and time scales. These enormous dynamical ranges prevent theorists from building a purely analytical framework describing the complete lifecycle of star clusters.\n\nNumerical modeling provides a powerful tool for disentangling this complexity. However\, no single model can resolve all relevant scales\, and constructing a unified framework remains an ongoing challenge. This dissertation presents my contributions toward such a framework. I first developed a semi-analytical model applied to cosmological simulations\, where clusters are tagged to simulation particles to follow their migration through galaxies. The model reproduces the chemical\, spatial\, and kinematic properties of cluster populations across a broad range of galaxy masses. To improve its prescription for dynamical disruption\, I developed a particle-spray algorithm calibrated against direct N-body simulations to trace the distribution of escaping stars. Based on this algorithm\, I developed an automated stellar stream-detection method designed to achieve both high purity and high completeness. Because streams are stellar debris of dynamical mass loss\, balancing both quantities is important for obtaining unbiased measurements of cluster mass loss rates.\n\nLooking forward\, parsec-resolution hydrodynamic simulations\, combined with deep space-based observations\, will constrain cluster formation in early galaxies\, while larger stream samples from next-generation wide-field surveys will improve models of dynamical evolution. Together\, these advances will ultimately connect the birth of clusters in the earliest galaxies to the surviving clusters and stellar streams observed today.
UID:149862-21907269@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149862
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Astronomers,Astronomy,Defense
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 411 (Beth Brown Seminar Room)
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092048
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:In-person Arabic Placement test_August 13\, 2026 (10am-1pm EST)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test takes approximately three hours in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site\, and it is worth a total of 48 points.c. Right after finishing with the reading portion\, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.Important: a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.Where can I view my results?a. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.b. You will not be notified of your score automatically. c. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.\nImportant information about the test* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in\, you will be required to retake the test.* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test. * Students who took or are currently enrolled in an Arabic course are not eligible to take the Arabic placement test. They should register for the next course level.* The test assesses students’ proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)\, NOT colloquial Arabic.  * If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge\, feel free to register in Arabic 101.* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before\, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM\, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.* If you place in or beyond the 401 level\, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement. * Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in\, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.* Arabic 101\, 201\, 401\, 501 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 202\, 402\, 504\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.\nUM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan\, Syria\, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa). \nIf you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.\n
UID:149599-21906744@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149599
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:1500 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Language Resource Center) (PC Lab)
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DTSTAMP:20260729T145930
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T110000
SUMMARY:Other:Winter 2027 UK Program Drop-In Advising
DESCRIPTION:These Drop-In Advising sessions will be an opportunity for students to ask questions regarding the Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) programs in the UK for the Winter 2027 program application cycle.
UID:149630-21906827@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149630
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Abroad,Advising,Applications,England,Europe,European,global,global engagement,global opportunities,international,International Education,London,Scotland,Sessions,study abroad,Travel,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,United Kingdom
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092048
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T110000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Wolverine Village Building 2 (2026-2027) (Housing)
DESCRIPTION:
UID:149908-21907358@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149908
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Wv 2 lounge
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092049
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Canvas Admin Summit
DESCRIPTION:Canvas Admin SummitITS Teaching & Learning invites all Canvas sub-account admins and instructional support staff to join us for the Canvas Admin Summit and LuncheonWhenAug 13\, 2026\, 11am - 4pm WhereWeiser Hall1010 Event Space500 Church St.Ann Arbor  48109\nPlease note this is an in-person event. Lunch and treats will be served. \nA variety of Canvas-related topics will be discussed.\nAlthough this event is tailored for Canvas sub-account admins and instructional support staff\, all staff and faculty with an interest in Canvas are welcome to attend.
UID:149465-21906449@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149465
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Weiser Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260317T144336
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessibility Specialist Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few minutes to an hour with the Disability Equity Office Accessibility Specialists to ask any questions related to reasonable accommodations\, the interactive process\, general accessibility at U-M\, and more! Registration is not required for this event and break-out rooms will be available for those who wish to ask their questions privately.\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 99281497508
UID:145395-21897239@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145395
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Disability,Discussion,Inclusion,Office Hours
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092047
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Comillas Group Advising Session
DESCRIPTION:This Comillas Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.  If you are still comparing or exploring options\, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the Comillas Advisor.
UID:145866-21899116@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145866
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260804T082554
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T133000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Launch of the Experts Declaration on Gender Apartheid: Supporting Women Under Taliban Rule
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to honor five years of Afghan women's struggle against the Taliban. \n\nFor complete details and to register\, visit: https://myumi.ch/yk2Xw
UID:149818-21907225@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149818
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Children,Culture,Discussion,Diversity,Education,Free,Graduate School,Graduate Students,History,Humanities,Immigration,Inclusion,Interdisciplinary,International,Law,Lecture,Lifelong Learning,Multicultural,Muslim,Philosophy,Politics,Pre-Law,Public Health,Public Policy,Rackham,Social Impact,Social Justice,Sociology,Virtual,Women's Studies
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092049
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T123000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MHealthy - Nature & You
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about how taking time for a pause break in nature can positively impact well-being\, with a special focus on mental\, physical\, social\, and spiritual wellness. Discuss practical tips for adding more nature to one's day.  
UID:149543-21906662@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149543
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Zoom
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260521T112555
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T160000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Up\, Up\, And Away: A History of Ballooning in America
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit examines the history of balloon flight in the United States from Blanchard’s first ascension to the early twentieth century. In the age of bird’s-eye views\, which imagined a perspective on American cities and towns from high in the air\, balloonists were the only people who actually had the opportunity to see what the growing nation looked like from above. As the nineteenth century progressed\, ballooning became a lucrative (if dangerous) business\, as crowds gathered to watch balloons launch\, and to see aeronauts risk their lives high in the air. Over time\, the image of the hot air balloon proliferated in American print culture\, being used to sell goods ranging from thread to canned beef. We hope that this exhibit conveys some of the thrill that would have come from seeing people fly for the first time.\n\nOn view May 22-August 28\, weekdays from 12-4 pm.
UID:148371-21904113@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148371
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,Fun,history,Humanities,In Person,libraries
LOCATION:William Clements Library
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DTSTAMP:20260810T123833
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T124500
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:124092-21905500@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
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DTSTAMP:20260720T150336
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Connect on CommonGround: Dialogue workshops for incoming Wolverines
DESCRIPTION:In a peer-led dialogue workshop\, you'll connect with other incoming students\, reflect on your social identities\, and practice skills you learned about in the Talking Maize & Blue module.\n\nWorkshop participants will also be invited to a special welcome event this fall!\n\nThis workshop is peer-facilitated and takes place via Zoom.
UID:148193-21903216@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148193
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:dialogue,First Year,Intergroup Dialogue,Intergroup Relations,Multicultural,Open Inquiry,Orientation,Sessions,Training,Welcome to Michigan
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DTSTAMP:20260714T143420
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Financial Education: Credit and Credit Cards
DESCRIPTION:When was the last time you checked your credit report?\n\nWhether you’re building your financial knowledge or improving your existing skills\, these sessions will help you gain confidence and practical advice to manage your finances effectively.\n\nReady to keep building your graduate school toolkit? Visit the Grad School 101 Canvas Portal to explore more workshops\, resources\, and practical guidance designed to help you thrive during graduate school.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.
UID:149373-21906286@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149373
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092049
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IGR/Incoming Student Workshop 8/13/2026 (CommonGround)
DESCRIPTION:
UID:147902-21902368@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147902
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260810T124116
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T134500
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:141325-21905555@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
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092050
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T141500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Updates About the Elimination of Duration of Status for J-1 Students/Scholars and Their Departments/Units
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time:Thursday\, August 13th from 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM\nDescription:\nThe International Center will host a session to share recent changes introduced by the DHS rule to eliminate duration of status. This session is open to J-1 Students/Scholars\, their J-2 dependents\, and U-M departments/units who work with these J-1 exchange visitors.\nTarget Audience: U-M sponsored J-1 Students and J-1 ScholarsDepartment/Unit representatives\nKey Topics:\nElimination of duration of statusIntroduction of a fixed period of admission\n\nAdditional dates will be determined as needed.  This session will not be recorded and is closed to the press.  \nShould you not be able to attend this session\, but have questions\, please contact the International Student and Scholar Services team utilizing the methods discussed on  this webpage.  \n
UID:149729-21907006@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149729
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:
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DTSTAMP:20260811T092048
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T143000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:UC3M Group Advising Session
DESCRIPTION:This UC3M Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.  If you are still comparing or exploring options\, you may benefit  from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a1:1 advising appointment with the UC3M Advisor.
UID:145936-21899128@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145936
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:
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