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DTSTAMP:20261102T082321
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T155000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Confidence\, Inattention and First-Moment Effects of Information (joint with Ben Golub\, Northwestern University)
DESCRIPTION:We study canonical coordination models – with linear best responses to an uncertain state and to others' average action - in which\, under a common prior\, information has only second-moment effects. With heterogeneous priors and asymmetric information\, expected behavior itself depends on the information structure\, and we characterize how. As coordination strengthens\, behavior converges to a focal mean of groups' prior means\, weighted by size and resoluteness\, the share of the prior retained in the posterior: the consensus overweights confident and inattentive groups. In a team production problem inducing these best responses\, welfare depends primarily on the focal mean\, which agents unanimously prefer to increase: everyone would prefer that more optimistic agents be less precisely informed\, and so more resolute. When signals are noisy readings of a public announcement\, varying the announcement's clarity reallocates influence over the focal mean.  When coordination is mediated by a network\, network positions and resoluteness effects interact in a way that is qualitatively richer than in a homogeneous population.
UID:149503-21906530@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149503
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Economics,seminar,Theory
LOCATION:North Quad - 4300
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261102T060259
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T151500
SUMMARY:Other:From Copilot to Coworker: Why Judgment Is the New Advantage
DESCRIPTION:A senior marketing leader with 15+ years of experience on how agentic AI is changing marketing work. As AI can create almost anything\, strategy\, taste\, and judgment become the real edge.
UID:154173-21917329@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/154173
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:R2230
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261026T145217
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T163000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Studio
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already have a resume or are brand new to the process\, our Resume Studio will give you the skills and tools you need to create a strong resume. Hub Coaches will be available on-site to help you craft a strong resume. Make sure to bring your laptop or tablet.\n\nLook forward to receiving answers to the following questions:\n\nHow should I structure my resume?\nHow can I speak to previous and relevant experiences?\nIs there a specific way I should write my resume bullet points?\n\nPlease note that this event is in person only – it is highly recommended to register if you plan on attending as there are limited seats available.\n\nThe Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the first floor of a wheelchair accessible building which includes wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the first floor\, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the first floor as well\, and places to sit or stand during the event. To request other accommodations please contact LSA Hub Events at lsa.hubevents@umich.edu  or 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements.
UID:150642-21909750@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150642
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Career,Lsa Opportunity Hub,Resume,Studentcaregiverweek2026
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1280
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261102T082131
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T154500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:STAMPS Booster Orientation for New Students 2026
DESCRIPTION:Booster Orientation is mandatory. From the list below\, please register for ONE session of Booster Orientation (75 minutes) in a time slot that works for you. Each session will:- reinforce and clarify critical information shared during summer orientation- walk you through the UPCOMING W27 REGISTRATION process- allow you to get answers for any questions you have at this point in the semester.
UID:154097-21917155@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/154097
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Room 2040, Art and Architecture Building, 2nd floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261102T082136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:60 Minutes Around the Globe
DESCRIPTION:
UID:151613-21916271@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151613
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261020T211151
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AIM Seminar: Geometry for Physics Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Advances in simulation and scientific machine learning have made computation an engine of discovery. For increasingly complex physical systems\, however\, computational scale and model expressiveness alone may not suffice for faithful simulation\, exploration\, and inverse design. General-purpose representations often describe a space much larger than the set of physically admissible states. Computing in this larger space can require substantial effort to ensure that solutions respect the underlying geometry\, topology\, and conservation laws. A complementary path is to make this structure explicit. Through examples ranging from bending rods and slithering snakes to fluid flows and magnetic fields in plasmas\, this talk shows how geometric insight can make difficult problems computationally tractable\, how the resulting structure can be preserved and encoded in algorithms\, and how the exchange among theory\, discretization\, and application yields new mathematics alongside more effective computational tools.\n\n\nContact: Ian Tobasco
UID:148882-21905044@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148882
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 1084
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261002T094642
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T170000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Alan J. Hunt Memorial Lecture-U-M Biomedical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:2026 Alan J. Hunt Memorial Lecture\n\nPhysical principles of cardiac sarcomere organization in health and disease\n\nAbstract:\nThe remarkable capabilities of living tissues reflect the self-assembly of biological macromolecules into structures far larger and more complex than their individual components. The Dunn laboratory seeks to understand the physical principles that allow molecular interactions to produce organized\, functional tissues. In this talk\, I will focus on cardiomyocytes\, whose contractile machinery provides a striking example of biological self-assembly. Using single-molecule force spectroscopy\, we find that α-actinin-2\, a core component of the sarcomeric Z-disc\, binds actin in a strongly force- and direction-dependent manner. This behavior suggests a mechanism by which forces generated during contraction can help organize and stabilize sarcomeric architecture. In parallel\, we are investigating how inherited cardiomyopathy mutations perturb sarcomere mechanics and organization. Genetically encoded force sensors reveal how disease-associated myosin mutations alter force propagation within sarcomeres\, while cryo-electron tomography shows how these mutations disrupt sarcomere order at the molecular scale. These and other data suggest that alterations in sarcomeric organization may be intimately linked to the development of cardiomyopathy. Finally\, I will describe emerging approaches for scaling single-molecule biophysics from measurements of individual interactions to systematic surveys of hundreds of molecular variants. These approaches open the door to studies of mechanobiology at scale and to the design and characterization of new molecular mechanosensors.\n\nBio:\nAlex Dunn is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. His research focuses on understanding how living cells sense mechanical stimuli\, with particular interests in stem cell biology and tissue engineering. Dr. Dunn worked as a postdoctoral scholar with James Spudich in the Department of Biochemistry at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. at the California Institute of Technology under the direction of Harry Gray\, where his work focused on understanding the catalytic mechanism selective C-H bond oxidation by cytochrome P450 enzymes. His work has been recognized with numerous awards\, including the Hertz Fellowship\, the Burroughs Wellcome Career Award at the Scientific Interface\, the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award\, and the HHMI Faculty Scholar Award.
UID:153197-21915407@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153197
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,Discussion,engineer,engineering,In Person,Lecture,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,Research
LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260926T172212
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Combinatorics Seminar
DESCRIPTION:TBA
UID:149671-21906924@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149671
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 4088
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261102T082136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T154500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Explore the MSI - Fall 2027 Admission Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the field of information and where a Master of Science in Information (MSI) degree can lead? This session offers a broad introduction to the University of Michigan School of Information and the MSI experience. We’ll explore what an information degree is\, who comes to UMSI\, the program’s structure and student experience\, and the career pathways pursued by alumni. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and consider whether UMSI could be a place where your interests and goals can grow.Students who attend a live session will receive an application fee waiver following the presentation.\nThis session is designed as a general program overview rather than an application workshop. For in-depth guidance on the application process\, prospective students are encouraged to attend an Apply to MSI session.All listed Explore the MSI sessions feature the same presentation and are offered at different times for your convenience\, so you only need to attend one.
UID:150584-21909676@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150584
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Virtual
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261022T092328
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Fireside Chat with NIH Director Bhattacharya and Provost McCauley
DESCRIPTION:Please join Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Laurie McCauley for a fireside chat with National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya at 3:00 PM on Friday\, November 13. This conversation will provide the U-M community with an opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Bhattacharya and engage in a meaningful dialogue about how we can strengthen our partnership with the NIH.\n\nThe fireside chat will include a brief discussion between Provost McCauley and Director Bhattacharya\, before transitioning to questions submitted by the audience.\n\nNote: Registration is required. Registration closes Wednesday\, November 11. If you would like to submit a question\, you can do so via the registration form.
UID:153938-21916785@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153938
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Funding,Research
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261102T082103
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T170000
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:149176-21915922@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:League-Kalamazoo (2nd floor)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261026T085513
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Seminar | Euclidean Wormholes and Axion Cosmology
DESCRIPTION:Axions arise ubiquitously in theories of particle physics and quantum gravity and may play important roles in cosmology\, from inflation and dark matter to dark energy. This raises a basic question: does quantum gravity constrain the allowed parameter space of axions\, and can such constraints have observable consequences? I will discuss how Euclidean wormholes provide a surprising connection between these questions and quantum gravity. I will first review the axionic Weak Gravity Conjecture (aWGC)\, including the importance of its order-one coefficient for axion phenomenology\, and then describe how Euclidean wormholes may give rise to this bound. I will discuss the perturbative stability of axion wormholes and their explicit realization in string theory\, both in flat space and in AdS. Finally\, I will present recent work showing that the aWGC can arise directly from the nonperturbative fragmentation of Euclidean wormholes into charged defects. Requiring such fragmentation to lower the Euclidean action fixes the action-to-charge bound and its order-one coefficient\, and reveals a direct connection to the Imaginary Distance Bound. This suggests that quantum-gravitational constraints on axions can be understood as conditions on the non-perturbative stability of gravitational saddles\, with implications for axion cosmology and the consistency of effective field theories.
UID:151162-21910993@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151162
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:High Energy Theory Seminar,Lecture,Physics,Science,Seminar,Talk
LOCATION:West Hall - 340
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261020T144533
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Incorporations: Capitalism and Collective Life with Associate Professor Matthew Hull
DESCRIPTION:Join the U-M Department of Anthropology for the annual Roy A. Rappaport Lecture Series! Associate Professor Matthew Hull will present the fall 2026 series\, titled “Incorporations: Capitalism and Collective Life.”\n\nAbstract: “Corporations are often seen as purely economic actors\, but they have been central to Anglo-American governance for centuries—pioneers of democratic assembly\, speech\, citizenship\, and constitutions. Many features of corporations\, once grounded in democratic ideals\, now foster the unresponsiveness of these institutions. These lectures will include discussion of a diverse array of corporations: medieval guilds\, the English East India Company\, Alaska Native corporations\, and caste-based corporations in India.”\n\nRappaport lectures will take place on the following fall Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in West Hall Room 411. They are free and open to the public:\n\nFriday\, Sept. 25\n“Corporate Persons in Human Law: Reproduction\, Kinship\, Jurisdiction”\n\nFriday\, Oct. 23\n“Freedom and Citizenship: Corporate Membership and the Making of Exclusion”\n\nFriday\, Nov. 13\n“Meetings and Speech: Corporate Mediations of Will”\n\nFriday\, Dec. 4\n“Sharing and Inequality in Corporations”\n\nVIRTUAL PARTICIPATION LINK: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91475190155\n\nREGISTRATION IS APPRECIATED for planning purposes: https://myumi.ch/e77Ax\n\nIf you need accommodations to attend\, please email anthro.exec.secretary@umich.edu.\n\nABOUT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MATTHEW HULL\nMatthew Hull is Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on the nexus of signification\, technology\, and institutions. His book\, “Government of Paper: The Materiality of Bureaucracy in Urban Pakistan\,” winner of the 2019 J.I. Staley Prize from the School of Advanced Research\, examines governance as a semiotic and material practice. He has worked on urban planning in 1960s India and police communication systems and lotteries in contemporary India. He is currently writing a book on how early modern corporations shaped democratic governance and continue to structure contemporary political life.
UID:148332-21903936@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148332
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Anthropology,Lecture,South Asian Studies
LOCATION:West Hall - 411
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261019T121326
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T170000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:International Education Week Celebration (2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join various International Education units on campus to celebrate International Education Week 2026!\n\nNovember 13th\, 3-5pm: IEW Rock Painting (George Washington Park Rock)\nNovember 18th\, 5-6:30pm: IEW Global Photo Showcase (Weiser Hall 10th floor)\n\nFeel free to register for one or both of these events to join us in celebrating study abroad\, international internships\, and international students here at the University of Michigan. :)\n\nThese events are organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study\, Global Engagement — Office of the Provost\, the International Institute\, International Programs in Engineering\, Ross Global Initiatives\, and the International Center.
UID:149937-21907398@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149937
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Abroad,All Majors Welcome,Art,Community,Exhibition,global engagement,Graduate Students,international,international center,International Education,International Education Week,international students,photography,Sessions,social and cultural event,study abroad,Travel,Travel Abroad,Undergraduate,visual arts
LOCATION:George Washington Park Rock (Corner of Hill Street & Washtenaw)
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DTSTAMP:20260914T101215
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T154500
SUMMARY:Film Screening: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:141325-21912815@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:20261012T122524
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Steffy Lecture: Irina Dolinskaya\, NSF
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nLooking back on my professional journey\, I am struck by how much of it was shaped by people\, opportunities\, and experiences I could not have anticipated as a student at the University of Michigan.\n\nIn this talk\, I will reflect on my journey from the University of Michigan’s Industrial and Operations Engineering program to my current role as a Directorate Head at the National Science Foundation\, and how my Michigan education prepared me for the opportunities and challenges along the way. I will share lessons learned about\nleadership\, collaboration\, resilience\, and the importance of remaining open to unexpected opportunities.\n\nI hope to encourage students to build a strong foundation\, stay curious\, embrace opportunities\, and recognize that a meaningful career does not always follow a predictable path.\n\nBiography \nDr. Irina Dolinskaya is the Directorate Head for Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Previously\, she served as Deputy Division Director and Program Director at NSF and as a faculty member in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University.\n\nA proud Michigan alumna\, Dr. Dolinskaya earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on transportation science and logistics\, including humanitarian logistics\, vessel performance\, and electric vehicle routing. She credits her education at Michigan as an important foundation for her academic and professional journey.
UID:150647-21909755@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150647
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering
LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - GM Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260812T103351
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation!
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us!  Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p
UID:138091-21908267@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Climate Change,Discussion,Food,food and the environment,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Social,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Talk,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Michigan League - Maizie's Cafe
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DTSTAMP:20261102T082112
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Transdisciplinary Fellows (2026-2027) (Housing)
DESCRIPTION:
UID:149272-21917304@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149272
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Faculty Dining Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261102T082103
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T153000
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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:149176-21906318@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Boulevard Room (Pierpont, 1st floor)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSAS Lecture Series | Indians and Cowboys: Race\, Caste\, and Catholic Missionary Priests from India in Rural America
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person and virtually on Zoom. If you would like to attend via Zoom\, registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/Mpp95\n\nOver the past four decades\, the U.S. has become increasingly dependent on international priests to help run Catholic parishes\, schools\, hospitals\, missions\, and more. 90% of dioceses in the U.S. today rely on foreign born priests. Many of these priests are from India and they come on the R-1 temporary religious worker visa - a lesser researched visa category in South Asian diaspora studies that does not require a salary\, only compensation. Thomas' research shows that 64%+ of missionary priests from India come from dominant caste backgrounds.  Based on chapters from my forthcoming book on Indian Catholic priests in Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota\, in this talk I discuss caste\, remittances\, and the intricacies of the R-1 religious worker visa.  \n\nSonja Thomas is a professor of women’s gender and sexuality studies at Colby College.  Her research focuses on gender\, race\, caste\, and Christianity in India and the U.S. She is the author of *Privileged Minorities: Syrian Christianity\, Gender\, and Minority Rights in Postcolonial India*. Her second book\, *Indians and Cowboys\, on Catholic priests from India in rural America*\, is forthcoming from University of Washington Press. She is an associate editor of *South Asia: The Journal of South Asian Studies*\, is a member of Waterville Maine's K-12 Social Justice and Equity group\, and is an appointed commissioner with Maine’s Permanent Commission on Racial\, Indigenous\, and Tribal Populations.\n\nIf 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:151111-21910881@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151111
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,India,Religion,Religious Studies,South Asia,South Asian Studies
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555
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