Performance:Ellis Paul
2025-04-24 20:00 (America/Detroit) | ARK Reserved
"Finds light in telling stories through music" —Albuquerque Journal

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream.

Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven album contract with Rounder Records. His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland, Kristian Bush, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans.
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Lecture / Discussion:Exploring Constellations
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Detroit Observatory
Explore the constellations and their history with the Detroit Observatory!

Join us at 8pm for a special presentation on the history of constellations and how humanity uses them to connect with the cosmos above them. Afterwards, stick around for special tours and activities including: telescope observing of the stars and nebulae in the Orion Constellation, a night sky tour of Michigan's winter and spring sky, a closer look at some of our early 20th century globes and celestial maps, and more!

Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Telescope observing is weather dependent.

Performance:Playfest
2025-04-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Walgreen Drama Center - Newman Studio
PlayFest highlights the work of student playwrights whose scripts were chosen for development. Student playwrights, working with Junior directing students develop the work that leads up to the staged reading presented as a festival for audiences. Judges from the professional theatre world are invited to see the plays and share their feedback with the student playwright/directing team.

Plays will vary by performance date and time.

April 24, 8pm
*Women Owed Land*
written by Naomi Parr
directed by Kate Ivanov

April 25, 8pm
*The Oxford Study*
written by Grace Jun Walton
directed by Stuart Sheffield

April 26, 5pm
*Stella Sanchez and the Supernova*
written by Cecilia Bermudez
directed by Reese Leif

April 26, 8pm
*In the Midst of a Storm*
written by Natalie Tell
directed by Katy Dawson

Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology
2025-04-25 00:00 - 12:00 | Off Campus Location
Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.

For 60 years, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds, including undergraduate students, public health professionals, clinical and biomedical researchers, and scholars in related fields such as psychology, sociology, and earth sciences.

While experience in public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics is beneficial, it is not required. By the end of our program, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations, covering areas such as: Study Design, Biostatistical Analysis, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology, public health, and related fields.
