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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Rebuilding Democracy
DESCRIPTION:As the country heads into the 2026 midterm elections\, the University of Michigan welcomes journalist Osita Nwanevu\, contributing editor at The New Republic and columnist at The Guardian\, for a public conversation with Elizabeth Anderson\, the John Dewey Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy.\n\nThe evening centers on Nwanevu's new book\, The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding\, which argues that America's democratic troubles run deeper than any single election. The real problem\, Nwanevu contends\, lies in institutions that were never designed to let majorities govern\, and in an economy that keeps power far from ordinary people.\n\nAnderson\, one of the country's most influential political philosophers\, brings her own work on democracy\, equality\, and the workplace to the exchange. Together they take up the questions this election season keeps surfacing. Who really holds power in America? Why do so many people feel unheard\, and what would it take to build a democracy worthy of the name?\n\nThe conversation is free and open to students\, faculty\, and the broader Ann Arbor community\, with time for audience questions.\n\n\nSchedule\n\n*Graduate student workshop with Osita*\nRoss School of Business\, room sent to registrants.\n2:00 to 3:30 pm \nSign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp8sfCKgchUYJxep4UtwYVBAGXcdZLOLV-M8ozfZJE1lf7VQ/viewform\n\n*Main Event*\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026 \nRoss School of Business\, Robertson Auditorium \n\n5:30 pm    Doors open\, light refreshments in the lobby\, and pickup of pre-ordered books.\n6:00 pm   The program begins\, including questions and answers at the end. \n7:30 pm   Refreshments and book signing in the lobby until 8:00 pm.\n\n\nRSVP -- free\, but please sign up to help us plan refreshments: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3_b6m_2cOK6JzOtUdZQSsU4f1ma7wH6pCxY25x3_Pu5ldDg/viewform\n\nBooks: Ross doesn't allow sales on site\, so pre-order \"The Right of the People\" (https://literatibookstore.com/book/9780593449929) and \"Hijacked\" (https://literatibookstore.com/book/9781009275392) from Literati by Thursday\, Oct. 8 and pick up your copy at the event. \n\nCan't make it in person? Watch live: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99472991205\n\n\nSponsors and Partners\n\nU-M Department of Philosophy\; Energy Club at Ross\; Rackham Graduate School\; Poverty Solutions\; Business+Impact at Ross\; Wallace House\; Institute for the Humanities\; U-M Department of History\;  Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies\; U-M Department of English Language & Literature\; Ford School of Public Policy\; Center for Positive Organizations\; Center for Political Studies\; U-M Department of Political Science\; Michigan Law\; the Philosophy\, Politics\, and Economics Program\; Science\, Technology & Society\; Science\, Technology & Public Policy at the Ford School\; the Erb Institute\; Net Impact\; U-M Department of Sociology\, and Department of Afroamerican and African Studies.
UID:149632-21915485@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149632
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Literature,Philosophy,Politics,Pre-Law,Psychology,Public Policy,Rackham,Social Impact,Social Sciences,Sociology,Talk,american culture,Books,Business,Discussion,Economics,Faculty,Free,Gerald R. Ford School Of Public Policy,Government,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Law,Lecture
LOCATION:Ross School of Business
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DTSTAMP:20261009T120356
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T140000
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SUMMARY:Other:Ross Soccer Club: Friday Pick-Up Session @ Mitchell Field
DESCRIPTION:⚽Soccer Club at Ross⚽is having its weekly pick up game! Whether you're new to the game or have played since you were young\, we'd love to have you out there! Just show up with great attitude and some fiery energy!\n\nDetails\n- Day of the Week: Fridays!\n- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\n- Location: Mitchell Field\n\nNeed a ride\, or can you offer one? Let us know and we'll help connect people heading over together.\n\nHaven't joined yet? You can become a member ($40/year or $60 lifetime) or pay-per-game ($10) via Venmo (juspidey) or Zelle (justin.ho31@yahoo.com) —\n\n- Memo: Ross Soccer Club Membership – [Your Name].\n\nSee you on the pitch!\n\nCheers\,\nSoccer Club at Ross\n📸 @soccerclubatross
UID:152778-21914512@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152778
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Mitchell Field
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DTSTAMP:20260914T101404
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T144500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Tales of the Maya Skies
DESCRIPTION:Tales of the Maya Skies immerses viewers in the wonders of Maya science\, cosmology and myth. This beautifully illustrated story takes us back in time to the jungles of Mexico to discover how Maya scholars developed a sophisticated understanding of astronomy\, architecture\, and mathematics that enabled them to predict solstices\, solar eclipses\, weather patterns and planetary movements.
UID:124089-21908166@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124089
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Science,Space
LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater
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DTSTAMP:20261009T181534
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T140000
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SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Swimming & Diving vs Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Women's Swimming & Diving vs Pittsburgh
UID:151870-21912317@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151870
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20261009T120349
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T233000
SUMMARY:Other:Conference Series 1: @ Adrian College Game 1
DESCRIPTION:Conference Series 1: @ Adrian College Game 1
UID:152467-21913777@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152467
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Adrian College
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DTSTAMP:20261007T121729
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T163000
SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Opera & Collaborative Piano Master Class with Nathalie Doucet
DESCRIPTION:Nathalie Doucet\, Director of the Resident Artist Program at Detroit Opera\, will lead a master class for students of Voice & Opera and Collaborative Piano\, followed by a discussion about the Detroit Opera training program and auditioning for professional young artist programs. \n\nFree and open to the public with generous support from the Jessye Norman Master Class Series.\n\nGUEST ARTIST BIO\n\nNATHALIE DOUCET is an internationally recognized pianist and vocal coach\, currently serving as Head of Music and Director of the Resident Artist Program at Detroit Opera. With an illustrious career spanning Europe and North America\, she is known for her exceptional artistry\, deep musical insight\, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of opera talent. \n\nHer collaborations include work with leading opera houses and orchestras such as Washington National Opera\, Canadian Opera Company\, l’Opéra de Montréal\, Vancouver Opera\, the Dutch National Opera\, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. She has also been engaged by renowned institutions including the Bard SummerScape Festival\, the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center\, and the NTR ZaterdagMatinee series. \n\nIn Europe\, Doucet held prominent positions as Head Coach of the Opera Studio Nederland and Principal Coach at the Dutch National Opera Academy. For over a decade\, she was a faculty member at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam\, where she played a pivotal role in shaping young artists. She has also contributed her expertise to the Internationale Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition\, Neue Stimmen\, and the International Vocal Competition in 's-Hertogenbosch. \n\nAt Detroit Opera\, Doucet brings unmatched experience and vision to the Resident Artist Program\, fostering a culture of excellence\, growth\, and artistic rigor. She is also in demand as a juror\, including for the prestigious Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition\, where her discerning ear and artistic integrity continue to make a significant impact on the future of opera. 
UID:152830-21914578@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152830
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop
LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260924T140812
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T143000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Three Martini Lunch: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Chronicling the story of literary agents in the United States from the 1950s to today\, Laura McGrath uncovers their critical role in the making of American literature in *Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of Contemporary American Literature*. From the famed three-martini lunch to the Frankfurt Book Fair\, *Middlemen* takes readers behind the scenes to show how agents influence what we read. Weaving together original archival research\, data analysis\, and interviews with scores of agents and other publishing professionals\, *Middlemen* demonstrates that agents—eighty percent of whom are in fact women—are much more than “middlemen.” As intermediaries between author and publisher\, agents act as advocates\, matchmakers\, negotiators\, and tastemakers\, and they must balance artistic values with the commercial imperatives of publishing conglomerates.\n\nLaura B. McGrath is writer\, literary historian\, and data scientist. She is an Assistant Professor of English at Temple University and a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow. Prior to joining the faculty at Temple\, she was the Associate Director of the Literary Lab at Stanford University. A former Kennedy Fellow with the Smithsonian Institute of American History\, her work has been supported by the NEH\, the Mellon Foundation\, ACLS\, and the Big Ten. \n\nLaura has written on books\, publishing history\, and data for *The Atlantic*\, *The Nation*\, the *Los Angeles Review of Books*\, and *Public Books*. Her book\, *Middlemen: Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction* (Princeton University Press)\, draws on a range of methods- data analysis\, close reading\, literary ethnography- to reveal the literary agent's centrality in the development of American literature\, post-1945.
UID:152430-21913724@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152430
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,Author,English Language And Literature,Literary Arts,Media,Writing
LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3222
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