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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:ALUM 101: Democracy at Work
DESCRIPTION:Four-part virtual mini-course | Wednesdays\, Sept. 9–30 | 6–7 p.m. ET\n\nSept. 9 — What Makes a Healthy Democracy?\nSpeakers: Jenna Bednar and Mara Ostfeld\nFaculty experts Jenna Bednar and Mara Ostfeld explore the core elements of healthy democratic systems\, including democratic resilience and the institutions and norms that shape democracies in the U.S. and around the world.\n\nSept. 16 — The Vote: Elections\, Redistricting\, and Polarization\nSpeakers: Yanna Krupnikov and Rob Mickey\nHow do elections shape democracy? This session examines the forces influencing elections today\, from redistricting and the campaign process to polarization among voters.\n\nSept. 23 — Democracy Around the Globe\nSpeaker: Dan Slater\nTake a global look at democratic trends\, including why some democracies endure while others weaken and the pressures democratic systems face across different regions.\n\nSept. 30 — Democracy's Information Dilemma: The Effects of Social Media and Misinformation\nSpeakers: Josh Pasek and Cesi Cruz\nExplore how social media and misinformation shape democratic institutions and public perspectives and the challenges they pose for democracies today.
UID:151120-21910886@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151120
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Democracy,Democracy And Civic Engagement,Democracy Week,Democratic Engagement,Discussion,Education,Free,Lecture,Politics,Public Policy,Virtual,Voting
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260914T000446
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Other:Career Panel & Coffee Chat Workshop
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe Career Panel & Coffee Chat Workshop is an opportunity to hear from peers about their experiences and career paths in UX\, technology\, and design. You’ll also learn how to approach coffee chats\, network effectively\, and make meaningful connections with professionals. Come prepared to ask questions\, build your confidence\, and gain valuable insights into navigating your career!\n\n\n \n\n 
UID:152061-21912778@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152061
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:AH G115
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DTSTAMP:20260910T111502
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus
DESCRIPTION:Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal.
UID:151889-21912337@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151889
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade
LOCATION:North Quad - Dining Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260828T153227
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Well-being:Excursion Lab
DESCRIPTION:Adventure starts with trying something new. Excursion Lab is a series of approachable outdoor experiences where you can experiment with new activities\, build confidence\, and meet other students. Try things like geocaching\, slacklining\, rucking\, and other outdoor pursuits in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. No previous experience required.
UID:151136-21910938@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151136
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Adventure Leadership,Community,Nature,Nature Rx,Outdoors,Well-being
LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building - Adventure Leadership Outpost
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DTSTAMP:20260911T135249
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Latine Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Trotter/MESA's Latine Heritage Month planning committee invites you to the Latine Heritage Month Opening Ceremony for 2026. We're excited to kick off our month-long celebration and we hope to see you there! Food provided.\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr. Curtis Acosta was a high school teacher for nearly 20 years in Tucson\, where he developed and taught Chicanx/Latinx Literature classes for the renowned Mexican American Studies program in the Tucson Unified School District. He is an award-winning educator who was named one of the “Top 10 Latinos to Watch in US Politics” by the Huffington Post. Curtis was featured in the documentaries Precious Knowledge and Dolores\, and his teaching also received profiles on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart\, CNN\, PBS\, The New York Times\, and The Los Angeles Times amongst many other media outlets. He has been fortunate to have articles published in Voices in Urban Education\, The English Journal\, Journal of Language & Literacy\, Multicultural Perspectives The Journal of Education Controversy. As well as chapters in the books\, Educational Courage: Resisting the Ambush on Public Education\, Rethinking Sexism\, Gender\, and Sexuality\, and Rethinking Ethnic Studies\, and Critical Pedagogy for Healing: Paths Beyond “Wellness\,” Toward a Soul Revival of Teaching and Learning.\n\nDr. Acosta is also the founder of Acosta Latino Learning Partnership and Acosta Educational Partnerships\; educational consultation firms committed to help educators create culturally sustaining and humanizing educational practices in their classrooms\, schools\, and communities throughout the United States. ALLP and AEP have provided professional development workshops and training for educators throughout the nation.\n\nDr. Acosta received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Willamette University in Salem\, Oregon\, and later obtained a Master’s of Arts degree and Ph.D. in Language\, Reading\, and Culture from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Teaching\, Learning\, and Sociocultural Studies and Co-Director of the Humanizing & Culturally Affirming Teacher program at the University of Arizona.\n\nMENU\nStarters\n•	Bread Rolls\n•	Garden Salad \nEntrees \n•	Pabellon Criollo (Gluten-Free)\n•	Ensalada de Chayote (Vegan)\nSides\n•	Fried Plantains (Vegan)\n•	Haitian Rice & Beans (Vegetarian\, Gluten-free)\nDesserts \n•	Leche Flan (Vegetarian\, Gluten-free)\n•	Fruit Platter (Vegan)\nDrinks \n•	Horchata (Vegetarian\, Gluten-Free)\n•	Coffee\n•	Hot Tea\n•	Iced Tea\n•	Water\n\nMORE LATINE HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://trotter.umich.edu/events-programs/heritage-months/latine-heritage-month\n\nMORE TROTTER/MESA EVENTS\nhttps://events.umich.edu/group/TrotterMESA
UID:151422-21911576@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151422
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Rogel Ballroom, Michigan Union 2F
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