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SUMMARY:Meeting:Unpacking the News with U-M Faculty Experts
DESCRIPTION:Each session offers a space to pause\, sort out what’s happening\, and engage in thoughtful\, civil discussion with peers. Bring your questions\, your curiosity\, and your perspective—no preparation required.\n\nJosh Pasek is Professor of Communication & Media and Political Science\, Faculty Associate at the Center for Political Studies\, Institute for Social Research\, and Associate Director of the Michigan Institute for Data Science at the University of Michigan.
UID:143802-21894056@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143802
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Culture,Education,Free,In Person,Media,Politics,Social Impact,Talk,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Michigan League - Room 4
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DTSTAMP:20251022T100406
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T163000
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SUMMARY:Other:FreeStore by Planet Blue Student Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a sustainable shopping experience at the Planet Blue Student Leader’s FreeStore. This monthly event is your chance to find new-to-you clothing and household goods while reducing consumer waste and encouraging reuse. Help us build a more sustainable campus community. Everything is free!\n\n\n\nJoin us on the first floor of the Michigan Union every first Wednesday of the month!
UID:136782-21879114@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136782
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Campus Resources,Community,Community Engagement,Environment,Free,Freestore,In Person,planet blue,Social,Social Impact,Social Justice,Student Org,Sustainability
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Sophia B. Jones
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DTSTAMP:20260204T124846
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T163000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series - Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.\n\nThe 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. This session will only be offered in person for students.\n\nRSVP Required for Event.\n\nSpeaker Biography:\nCale is Chief Engineering Officer and cofounder at Motmot located at Newlab Detroit. Cale graduated with two BS in CS Embedded Systems and CS Mathematics from University of Michigan-Dearborn. He has completed his Robotics MS and is finishing up his Sustainable Systems MS and MEng/DEng in Manufacturing at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Before returning to grad school\, his career spanned several domains including industrial robotics and prototyping\, cyber-physical system security contracting\, firefighting\, and military service. He currently lives on his family farm in Milford\, Michigan.\n\nAbstract:\nEntrepreneurship and graduate school don’t have to be in conflict! Join me as I discuss tips and tricks to successfully found a business during graduate school including a high-level overview of the entrepreneurial resources at the University of Michigan. Additionally\, gain a better understanding of the skills coveted by startups\, unique aspects of working for startups\, and which lesser-known course options available that made the biggest differences in my entrepreneurial endeavors.
UID:144731-21895782@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144731
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Michigan Robotics
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300
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DTSTAMP:20260105T110419
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000
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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 and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p
UID:138091-21891118@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:Palmer Commons - Window's Lounge (3rd Floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260130T112431
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T183000
SUMMARY:Other:Wonder Walk: February Thaw
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard a cardinal sing yet or noticed any new activity with local woodpeckers? It’s February\, and the days are beginning to be noticeably longer\, and some birds are becoming more active. Let’s head outdoors for a winter walk\, followed by hot cocoa and tea\, to learn about late winter strategies for animal survival. Due to limited outdoor light\, this walk will begin at 5:00 PM.\n---\nMatthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE\, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.
UID:144840-21896004@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144840
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,Nature Rx,Outdoors
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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