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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:8th Annual Building Power Conference: Building Power Toward Collective Liberation
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Building Power is to center community knowledge in the fight against white extremism. Often in academic spaces\, we do not learn from the activists\, community leaders and organizers doing the work in our communities. We want to flip this narrative and provide a space for community leaders to be the teachers\, and for students to engage in this type of learning in an accessible way. \nThis past year\, the world has become more aware of the ongoing struggles of many\, including Congo\, Sudan\, and Palestine. Although we are not there\, there is a sense of urgency and responsibility for us to also advocate for the liberation of these people in addition to our own selves. We recognize how these struggles that are happening across the world are happening parallel here. Dr. King said\, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality\, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly\, affects all indirectly.” Black freedom struggles in the United States have always had global dimensions and a deep impact on others across the world.\nFor the purposes of Building Power\, we will be using the following definition of collective liberation from the Center of Racial Justice in Education: Collective liberation acknowledges that multiple oppressions exist\, and that we work in solidarity to undo oppression in ourselves\, our families\, our communities\, and our institutions\, in order to achieve a world that is truly free. Black Radical Healing Pathways chose this topic for this year’s Building power because we wanted to explore the meaning of ujima (collective work and responsibility) in current day contexts and liberation movements. \nWhile we talk about global struggles\, it is imperative to remember that we have multiple liberation movements happening on US soil today that also require collective liberation. As we work within these movements\, having the knowledge of global struggles allows us to be more intentional in our work and advocacy. Keeping the essence of Building Power’s mission in mind\, we plan on inviting speakers who have diverse experiences in multiple liberation movement spaces with impacts here and abroad.
UID:131999-21869624@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131999
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20250219T082619
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T090000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States.
UID:130827-21867049@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,African American,Art,Culture,Free,Humanities,North Campus
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250123T124159
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T090000
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SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch.
UID:131663-21868914@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131663
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing
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DTSTAMP:20250219T082822
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Chimera
DESCRIPTION:*Chimera* is an immersive exhibition centered on a newly commissioned film\, also titled *Chimera*\, which fuses elements from Newsome's prior works *Hands Performance* and *Build or Destroy* with a new interquel film that bridges their narratives. This connecting piece explores the origins and journey of the bejeweled figure in flames from *Build or Destroy*\, revealing where they come from and the purpose that led them to Earth. This exhibition reflects a bold shift in Newsome's practice toward sci-fi filmmaking\, layering the architecture of film\, movement\, and world-building to probe themes of identity\, resistance\, and creation. Complete details at https://myumi.ch/kZbyp.
UID:130074-21865251@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130074
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:African American,Visual Arts,Humanities,Art,Exhibition,Film
LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250109T113426
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T090000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form.
UID:130825-21866958@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,North Campus,Humanities,Free,Exhibition,Culture,Art
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250131T162403
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250221T170000
SUMMARY:Other:Facilitator Training and Certification: Council Practice with Snap Inc.
DESCRIPTION:February 21 - 22\, 2025 (You must participate for both days\, February 21 and 22\, to receive certification)\n9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET\, both days\nMichigan Ross\, Ross Building\, 701 Tappan\, Ann Arbor\nRegistration required\, free to attend\n\nAbout the training:\nJoin us for an extraordinary chance to participate in a free two-day facilitator training and certification in the Council method as practiced at Snap Inc. This special opportunity is available to CPO community members with training led by experienced facilitators from Snap Inc. Participants will engage in learning how to skillfully facilitate this valuable listening and storytelling practice that has been part of the DNA at Snap Inc. since its founding. Council gathers team members in a circle for storytelling as a way to connect\, listen\, and meet one another as humans\, and to scale empathy and foster deeper connections. It is the way that Snap Inc. builds an inclusive community and creates high-performing teams.\n\nIn this certification training\, you will:\n- Learn the basic forms of Council and skill-building activities for facilitation\n- Foster deeper connections with those around you\n- Practice active listening to cultivate empathy\n- Develop your capacity to skillfully bring Council to communities where you want to foster belonging\n\nQuestions? Email cpo-events@umich.edu.
UID:132176-21870546@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Center For Positive Organizations,Training
LOCATION:Ross School of Business
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