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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Generative AI For Practitioners (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Please join for the next installment of the PDHP workshop series: Gen AI For Practitioners (Part 2)\, with Alexis Castellanos of the University Of Michigan. This workshop is a “sequel” to our original GenAI workshop from August of 2024\, which was an introduction to using GenAI as a workplace tool. This year’s workshop will refresh and expand on the concepts introduced in Part 1\, and update them for 2025 after 14 months of advancement in a field that moves with incredible pace. The 2025 workshop targets those that are already familiar with at least one of the popular web-based GenAI tools (ChatGPT\, Google Gemini\, and the like)\, and will focus on new advancements in the GenAI field\, while comparing all the top GenAI providers\, and offering live demonstration on ways to more effectively incorporate GenAI tools into your daily workflows.\nTopics include:\nComparing leading tools (ChatGPT\, Claude\, Google Gemini\, Grok\, and DeepSeek)\, while teaching effective prompting techniques\, parameter tuning (e.g.\, temperature\, system prompts)\, and evaluation methods for picking the right platform for the right task. Includes live examples of writing and refining prompts for research or coding tasks.\nUnderstanding AI model architecture and how it impacts common tasks\, including base LLMs\, instruction-tuned chatbots\, reasoning/”thinking” models (like DeepSeek-R1)\, diffusion models (e.g.\, Stable Diffusion for images)\, and multimodal tools such as OpenAI’s o1\, Gemini\, and Anthropic’s Claude Artifacts. Participants will see practical demos showing why these differences matter for everyday tasks like analysis\, text summarization\, and media generation.\nMoving beyond single tools into integrated ecosystems such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)\, GitHub Copilot/code assistance\, research automation\, autonomous agents\, and Model Context Protocols (MCPs). Demonstrations will show how to design workflows that combine these elements for more powerful\, repeatable outcomes.\nPrivacy\, infrastructure\, and emerging trends\, including: data security and governance requirements\, frameworks for local/self-hosted models (Ollama\, LM Studio\, open-source LLMs)\, and hardware tradeoffs for running AI in-house. We will also discuss future trends in AI reasoning\, agent collaboration\, and compliance.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140132
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ai,Arc-ts,Data Science,Education,Social Science,Social Sciences,Survey Methodology,Survey Methods
LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 6050
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DTSTAMP:20251022T123127
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Interviewing 101: How to Stand Out for Sales Interviews
DESCRIPTION:**We are going to be focusing on how to excel for sales interviews for this webinar **&nbsp\;Preparing for interviews can be nerve-wracking—especially when you're not sure how to structure your answers or highlight what sets you apart. In this 30-minute session\, three recruiters from Verkada will break down the essentials of successful interviewing\, with a focus on the STARmethod (Situation\, Task\, Action\, Result) to help you craft clear\, compelling responses.We’ll walk through:What to do—and what to avoid—during interviewsHow to showcase traits like motivation\, competitiveness\, and coachability (especially for sales roles)Real examples and mini role plays to see STAR in actionLiveinsights from recruiters who interview hundreds of candidates each monthWhether you're prepping for your first interview or looking to sharpen your skills\, this session will give you practical tools to communicateyour story with confidence and land the role.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136080
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DTSTAMP:20250903T151824
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kreativwerkstatt
DESCRIPTION:Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting\, coloring\, painting\, drawing\, knitting\, sewing\, crochet\, embroidery\, origami? You will combine speaking German\, any level welcome\, beginners included\, and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects\, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. Contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.) with questions.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138776
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3030 - Slavic Seminar Room
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DTSTAMP:20251022T123141
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T130000
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Port Authority of NY & NJ Engineering & Architecture Associates Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:About the Organization: Founded in 1921\, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds\, operates\, and maintains many of the most important transportation and infrastructure assets in the country through air\, land\, rail\, and sea.  About the Role:The Engineering &amp\; Architecture Associates Program is a two-year rotational program. During the first year\, Associates rotate through different Engineering/Architecture disciplines and also Port Authority facilities.In the second year\, Associates focus on the discipline they accepted an offer for. Examples of disciplines include: Design (Architecture\, Civil/Environmental\, Electrical\, Mechanical\, Structural/Geotechnical\, and Traffic)\; Construction Management\; Materials\; Operations\; Project Delivery\; Quality Assurance\; and Enterprise Asset Management.Employment Type: This is a full-time\, permanent position which includes a yearly salary and benefits. After successful completion of the program\, Associates remain permanent employees at Port Authority. As of 2025\, there are close to 200 program alumni working at the agency. Eligibility: Engineering and Architecture students who are receiving a bachelor’s or master’s degree between September 2025 and May 2026.Application Deadline: November 1\, 2025. How To Apply: To learn more and/or apply before the info session\, click here. 
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137964
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DTSTAMP:20251001T181656
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SUMMARY:Performance:Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra\, carillon: “Global Rhythms”
DESCRIPTION:Pamela Ruiter-Feenstra performs works inspired by rhythms from México\, Perú\, Puerto Rico\, and Bulgaria on the Lurie Carillon. Visitors may take the elevator to the second and third floors during the recital to observe.\n\nFree and open to the public\; presented in conjunction with the 2025 U-M Organ Conference: \"Ludus Chronalis: Time\, Cadence\, and Temporality in Keyboard Music and Sacred Spaces.\"
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
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