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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Department of Astronomy 2025-2026 Colloquium Series Presents:
DESCRIPTION:\"Quest for the Most Distant Universe – Today and Beyond\"\n\nUncovering and characterizing the earliest systems in the universe is essential for addressing fundamental cosmological questions — including the emergence of the first galaxies and black holes (BHs)\, and the timeline of cosmic reionization. The advent of JWST has revolutionized our ability to detect and study galaxies from these early epochs\, now extending the frontier of confirmed systems to z ~ 20. At the same time\, submm/mm observations with ALMA are providing complementary insights into the cold dust and gas components that trace early star formation. In this talk\, I will present my recent efforts to explore the most distant universe through a synergistic approach combining JWST\, ALMA\, and gravitational lensing\, enabling the most sensitive and comprehensive investigations of the earliest phases of galaxy formation. My systematic JWST spectroscopic survey confirms the high abundance of z > 9 galaxies previously suggested by photometric studies\, and I will discuss possible origins of this surprising excess based on our initial characterizations. I will also introduce the first infrared luminosity function derived from the largest faint ALMA sample ever compiled\, allowing a direct estimate of the total (unobscured + dust-obscured) cosmic star formation history up to z ~ 8. Our joint JWST and ALMA deep follow-up observations of a strongly lensed early galaxy reveal that what appears as a single disk-like structure is resolved into at least 15 individual young massive star clusters with effective radii of 10–50 pc\, dominating ~70% of the galaxy’s total flux and embedded within a smooth rotating disk (V/σ ~ 3). These findings suggest that stellar feedback is remarkably weak at these epochs\, providing a plausible explanation for the enhanced star formation activity inferred from our rest-UV and FIR studies. At the end of my talk\, I will also introduce my ~300-hour Cycle 4+5 JWST treasury program\, Vast Exploration for Nascent\, Unexplored Sources (VENUS) — JWST’s first wide lensing-cluster survey. Designed to fully harness the power of gravitational lensing\, VENUS aims to uncover the faintest and earliest galaxies across cosmic time\, and I will present some of its initial outcomes showcasing the transformative potential of this new endeavor.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141190
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:astronomy,astrophysics
LOCATION:West Hall - 411
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DTSTAMP:20251106T152055
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:35th Annual Davis\, Market\, and Nickerson Lecture on Academic Freedom
DESCRIPTION:\n“Intellectual Freedom in an Authoritarian Age”\nThe annual Davis\, Markert\, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom is named for three U-M faculty members—Chandler Davis\, Clement Markert\, and Mark Nickerson—who in 1954 were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. All invoked constitutional rights and refused to answer questions about their political associations. The three were suspended from the University with subsequent hearings and committee actions resulting in the reinstatement of Markert\, an assistant professor who eventually gained tenure\, and the dismissal of Davis\, an instructor\, and Nickerson\, a tenured associate professor.\n\nThe 35th speaker for this year's event will be Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about fascism\, authoritarianism\, propaganda\, and democracy protection. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships\, an advisor to Protect Democracy\, and an MSNBC opinion columnist. She appears frequently on CNN\, MSNBC\, PBS\, and other networks.Her latest book\, a New York Times bestseller\, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present (2020\; paperback with a new epilogue\, 2021)\, examines how illiberal leaders use corruption\, violence\, propaganda\, and machismo to stay in power\, and how resistance to them has unfolded over a century.\nProfessor Ben-Ghiat will be joined by panelists: Karima Bennoune\, Lewis M Simes Professor of Law and Professor of Law\, Law School\;Ji Yeon Hong\, Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies\, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Professor in the International Institute\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\; andRonald Grigor Suny\, William H Sewell\, Jr Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of History\, Professor Emeritus of History and Professor Emeritus of Political Science\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts.For reasons that she will explain at the lecture\, Dr. Ben-Ghiat feels obliged to give her keynote talk remotely\, via Zoom. Her lecture will be followed by a panel—live and in person—moderated by SACUA chair Derek Peterson. The Zoom lecture will be screened in the auditorium for in-person attendees. For more information about the event\, please visit the main event page. 
UID:140907-21887793@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140907
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20251106T152055
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T173000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:35th Annual Davis\, Market\, and Nickerson Lecture on Academic Freedom
DESCRIPTION:\n“Intellectual Freedom in an Authoritarian Age”\nThe annual Davis\, Markert\, Nickerson Lecture on Academic and Intellectual Freedom is named for three U-M faculty members—Chandler Davis\, Clement Markert\, and Mark Nickerson—who in 1954 were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. All invoked constitutional rights and refused to answer questions about their political associations. The three were suspended from the University with subsequent hearings and committee actions resulting in the reinstatement of Markert\, an assistant professor who eventually gained tenure\, and the dismissal of Davis\, an instructor\, and Nickerson\, a tenured associate professor.\n\nThe 35th speaker for this year's event will be Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about fascism\, authoritarianism\, propaganda\, and democracy protection. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships\, an advisor to Protect Democracy\, and an MSNBC opinion columnist. She appears frequently on CNN\, MSNBC\, PBS\, and other networks.Her latest book\, a New York Times bestseller\, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present (2020\; paperback with a new epilogue\, 2021)\, examines how illiberal leaders use corruption\, violence\, propaganda\, and machismo to stay in power\, and how resistance to them has unfolded over a century.\nProfessor Ben-Ghiat will be joined by panelists: Karima Bennoune\, Lewis M Simes Professor of Law and Professor of Law\, Law School\;Ji Yeon Hong\, Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies\, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Professor in the International Institute\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\; andRonald Grigor Suny\, William H Sewell\, Jr Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of History\, Professor Emeritus of History and Professor Emeritus of Political Science\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts.For reasons that she will explain at the lecture\, Dr. Ben-Ghiat feels obliged to give her keynote talk remotely\, via Zoom. Her lecture will be followed by a panel—live and in person—moderated by SACUA chair Derek Peterson. The Zoom lecture will be screened in the auditorium for in-person attendees. For more information about the event\, please visit the main event page. 
UID:140907-21887794@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140907
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
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DTSTAMP:20251121T123106
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T164500
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Ask a Recruiter: Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Get insider access to Burlington’s recruiting team! In this interactive session\, our recruiters will share tips to help you stand out during the application process. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get real-time answers. In this session\, you will:-Learn best practices for applying to Burlington programs-Gaininsights on how to prepare for interviews-Participate in an open Q&amp\;A with our recruiting team LEARN MORE HERE. Questions? Email earlycareer.recruiting@burlington.com! 
UID:138375-21882842@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138375
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DTSTAMP:20251007T142312
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bridging Simulations and Experiment to Unravel Electrochemically Driven Membrane Transport
DESCRIPTION:Ion channels\, transporters\, and redox-active membrane enzymes operate in dynamic environments shaped by fluctuating electrochemical gradients\, which drive the movement of charged substrates across biological membranes. Despite great progress\, uncovering the molecular mechanisms of transport—especially under nonequilibrium conditions—remains an outstanding challenge.\n\nIn this seminar\, I will introduce Multiscale Responsive Kinetic Modeling (MsRKM)\, a framework that integrates simulations and experiment to extract transport mechanisms consistent with molecular-level insights and macroscopic observations. By incorporating electrochemically responsive rate constants\, MsRKM allows direct comparison with current-voltage (I–V) profiles and predicts how mechanisms shift under varying conditions.\n\nOur findings show that chemical and electrical gradients—even when equal in Nernstian magnitude—drive fundamentally different transport behaviors. For example\, ClC-ec1 exhibits gradient-dependent mechanisms while the Shaker K⁺ channel requires gradient-shifting off-pathway flux. MsRKM also disentangles the physical origins of voltage- and concentration-dependent current profiles (I–V vs. I–μ) and explains directional flux (rectification) by linking ion binding site locations to voltage sensitivity. \n\nIn an era of rapid advances in computational and experimental techniques\, this work highlights the power of integrating simulation\, experiment\, and mechanistic modeling to uncover molecular mechanisms—providing new insight into how life operates under nonequilibrium conditions.
UID:138402-21882906@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138402
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Physical Chemistry,Science
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640
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DTSTAMP:20251106T152054
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:DISCO Network Presents - Diaspora Wars and Going 50/50: Sowing Disunity in Black Communities Through Digital Propaganda
DESCRIPTION:This panel brings together Black feminist scholars\, writers\, and public intellectuals to examine how and why debates about gender\, sexuality\, and nationality consistently emerge as top topics on social media platforms within Black discursive communities. How do algorithms and influencer culture contribute to sowing discontent and misinformation among Black social media users? We consider the social and political implications\, who ultimately benefits from these conversations\, and how we can make different choices around our own engagement and participation.Coffee\, tea\, and desserts from Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant will be provided to all attendees.We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate\, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.
UID:136602-21878908@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136602
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:North Quad 2435
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