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DTSTAMP:20260923T165956
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T100000
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SUMMARY:Other:1:1 Flash Interviews with George Washington Law School
DESCRIPTION:Senior Associate Dean\, Sophia Sim\, from GW Law will be on campus Friday\, October 9th\, from 10-12pm\, to host 1:1 \"flash\" interviews (10-minute time slots) to meet with students who are planning to apply this application cycle (2026-2027). Talk with Dean Sims about your application materials and candidacy for law school.\n\nSign up here: https://calendar.app.google/5gv8hDNts6QGi6L66\n\n*for students applying this application cycle ONLY.
UID:152774-21914496@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152774
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Admissions,Advising,Law,Law School,Law School Application Preparation,Lsa Honors,Lsa Newnan Academic Advising Center,Newnan,Newnan Academic Advising,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Newnan Lsa Pre-law,Pre Law,Pre-Law,Pre-professional
LOCATION:Angell Hall - Newnan Academic Advising Center
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DTSTAMP:20260904T114252
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:10-Week Accessibility Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the 10-Week Accessibility Challenge to learn more about accessibility basics\, best practices\, and U-M resources and tools available to help you with this work. This training program is open to all U-M staff\, faculty\, and students - no prior accessibility experience or knowledge is required. These live sessions dive deeper into the Challenge content and give participants a chance to get live support and ask questions with our digital accessibility staff. If you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to accessibility-challenge@umich.edu.\n\nThe 10-Week Accessibility Challenge Live sessions take place on Fridays at 10:00 - 11:00am\, October 2 - December 4\, 2026.\n\nSign up for the challenge today: https://mailchi.mp/umich/10-week-accessibility-challenge\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 995 6855 7925
UID:150570-21909629@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150570
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Digital Accessibility,Disability,Discussion,Inclusion,Make It Accessible,Ndeam,Virtual,Workshop
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260911T092812
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T110000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Craft Lecture by Jaswinder Bolina
DESCRIPTION:Zell Visiting Writers Series craft lecutures are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (Michigan League\, Henderson Room 3rd floor). Seats are offered on a first come\, first served basis\; please arrive early to secure a spot. Login here (no pre-registration needed): https://myumi.ch/ZellWriters26\n\nJaswinder Bolina is an American poet and essayist whose work frequently explores the intersections of language\, race\, and the South Asian immigrant experience. Born in Chicago to Punjabi immigrant parents\, he earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago\, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan\, and a Ph.D. in English from Ohio University. Bolina currently resides in Florida\, where he serves as Chair of the Department of English and Creative Writing and teaches in the M.F.A. program at the University of Miami.\n\nOften blending personal narrative with politics and metaphysics\, Bolina’s poetry is noted for its investigation of the “perceptual and sonic ground” of modern life. He is the author of four full-length poetry collections\, including his debut *Carrier Wave* (2007)—adapted from his M.F.A. thesis at the University of Michigan— *Phantom Camera *(2013)\, and *The 44th of July* (2019). His most recent collection\, *English as a Second Language and Other Poems* (2023)\, which was awarded the 2025 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award from Claremont Graduate University\, continues his deep dive into cultural identity. Beyond poetry\, Bolina gained significant recognition for his 2020 essay collection\, *Of Color*\, which provides a poignant examination of racial perception and the complexities of the American dream.\n\nBolina’s writing has been recognized with numerous awards. His accolades include the Green Rose Prize for *Phantom Camera*\, the Colorado Prize for Poetry for *Carrier Wave*\, and a long-listing for the PEN America Open Book Award for *The 44th of July*. His work has been featured in *The New Yorker\, Poetry\, The Paris Review\,* and other journals.\n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email zvwseries@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restroom is available on the third floor\, Room 343T.\n\nASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email zvwseries@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). For Public Parking: The Maynard Street Public Parking Structure (324 Maynard St.\, Ann Arbor) or The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) . All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
UID:150546-21909582@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150546
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Books,Culture,Department Of English Language And Literature,Free,Graduate,Literature,Poetry,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Michigan League - Henderson Room, 3rd floor
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DTSTAMP:20260916T102711
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T100000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Hola! ¿Cómo estás?\n\n-Practice your Spanish-speaking skills with peers & instructors in a relaxed environment. All language levels and students are welcome to join the conversation.\n\n-Come & go as you please\; stay as little or as long as you would like!\n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, & baked goods.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150691
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Central America,Coffee,Community,Community Engagement,Culture,Engaged Learning,Europe,European,Food,Free,Games,International,Language,Latin America,Networking,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Spain,Spanish,Study Abroad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 4314 MLB
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DTSTAMP:20260922T135101
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T113000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Protecting the Freedom to Read: A Community Response Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The final offering for OLLI’s programing in support of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Banned Books Week is a panel discussion on the ALA’s broad topic for the year “Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read.” A panel representing the community’s school and public libraries and an independent bookstore will address this topic.\n\nPanelists:\n\nLucy Lawrence is the Events & Communications Coordinator at Serendipity Books in Chelsea\, Michigan. Lucy is originally from Florida and recently earned her MSW at the University of Michigan with a concentration in policy and political social work. She contributes to the selection of books available for purchase and to the bookstore’s full schedule of community events for all ages.\n\nJaclyn Martin is a middle school librarian in the Troy School District and Intellectual Freedom Chair for the Michigan Association of School Librarians. She recently finished the Law for Librarians training offered through the American Library Association.\n\nJulianne Smith has been a librarian for over 30 years and is currently the Assistant Director of the Ypsilanti Library where her responsibilities include chairing the Request for Reconsideration Committee (material challenges) and organizing the annual Banned Books Week exhibit at YDL-Whittaker.\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Marjorie Oliver\, a member of the Banned Books Week Committee\, Chair of OLLI Reads\, and former community college composition and literature faculty member.\n\n*The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at U-M provides educational opportunities for older adults\, designed by older adults. Membership is intended for all enthusiastic learners aged 50 and older\, regardless of previous education or affiliation with U-M.*
UID:152668-21914359@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152668
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,aging,Culture,Discussion,Education,Geriatrics,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Library,Lifelong Learning,Social Impact,Social Justice
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - ML 150 (Pond Room)
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DTSTAMP:20260929T142511
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T110000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:CSAS SiSA 20th Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:For more details: https://myumi.ch/QMw9r\nTo register for the event: https://myumi.ch/RQ9Dd \n\nThis year marks 20 years of the Summer in South Asia Fellowship.\n\nOn October 9\, 2026\, the Center for South Asian Studies invites all SiSA alumni to gather in Ann Arbor for a celebration and reflection of the past two decades of this program. Years since the summer you spent in India\, we are curious to hear how the fellowship has shaped your approach to relationship and community building\, professional work\, and connection to South Asia.\n\nProgram\n11:00 AM - Welcome & Registration\nLight refreshments\, informal meet and greet\n11:30 AM - Opening Remarks & Reflections\nCSAS Director\, Matthew Hull\n11:45 AM - Remarks by SiSA’s Anonymous Donor\n12:00 - 12:45 PM - Alumni Panel: Journeys since SiSA\nPanel discussion with alumni from 2006 to 2025 sharing travel highlights\, lessons learned\, and personal growth\n1:00 PM - Lunch\n1:45 PM - SiSA Symposium\nPresentations from the 2026 fellows\n2:15 PM - Looking Forward\, Open mic\nAlumni connections\, strengthening ties and long-term plans\n3:00 PM - Informal exchange and conclusion\n\n*If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at csas@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:152938-21914817@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152938
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,India,South Asia,south asian,South Asian Languages Program,South Asian Studies,Study Abroad
LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room
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DTSTAMP:20260820T181520
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 3): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project
DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom September 2025 through December 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Southeast Michigan-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - August 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (September 11 - December 11) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)\nPhase 3 \n\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Abhishek Narula (entry pillar)\nCurated by CYNK Studios: Nathan Byrne (courtyard pillar)\n\nArtist Statements/Bios\n\nAbhishek Narula\, Compressions \nCompressions is an installation comprised of 416 industrial-grade zip ties\, cinched around the entry pillar of the Stamps Gallery. The pillar measures roughly 110 inches in circumference\, requiring two ties per row to wrap around it\, resulting in 208 rows. The humble zip tie\, typically used to hang and bind other material\, is relegated to its functional properties rendering it unprepossessing and easily dismissed. The zip tie in this installation\, instead serves as an object of aesthetic possibility\, pulling it out of its usual background role to become the work itself. The resulting composition is a proposal to dwell\, to slow down\, and to simply see the pillar.\n\nAbhishek Narula is an artist\, designer\, and educator who works across sculpture\, installation\, sound\, and video. His practice takes the form of interventions\, working with what is already present. He reorients and disrupts objects and sites in order to open up formal possibilities and poetic experiences within the familiar. He is influenced by physical and digital infrastructural systems that sustain modern life and culture. His work treats this ambience itself as raw material for aesthetic inquiry\, exploring themes of labor\, precarity\, temporality and the sublime. Narula earned his MFA in Studio Art from the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design and his MS/BS in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His work has been exhibited at national and international venues such as the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology\, Science Gallery Detroit\, Speculum Artium Media Festival in Slovenia\, New Media Caucus (NMC)\, WaveFarm\, The Boulder Public Library\, The Hyde Park Art Center\, Sector 2337 Art Gallery & Printing Press\, Tangible Embedded Interaction (TEI)\, International Symposium of Electronic Arts (ISEA)\, among others. He is a Robotics Systems Designer and Lecturer in the Robotics Department at the University of Michigan. Website / Instagram\n\nNathan Byrne\, Equally To Be Loved\nEqually To Be Loved is an image / object scaled to and installed upon the courtyard pillar of Stamps Gallery. The image is of a spontaneous sculpture made in 2017 during the first day of an artist residency at the Recology San Francisco A.I.R. Program. The sculpture was constructed in a storage container studio using 14 discrete objects that were in his studio upon entry. For Byrne\, this work embodies the energy and spirit of a studio at the start of a particularly fecund period of making. This work speaks to the artist’s interest in embodied experience of space\, archival and site responsiveness\, as well as his ongoing engagement with found materials. Byrne considers this project to be a far-flung sequel to his MFA thesis exhibition Equally Empty\, which was shown at Stamps Gallery in 2021. Equally To Be Loved is the second line of the Buddhist mantra from which both titles are derived.\n\nNathan Byrne is an artist / educator / curator currently based in Detroit\, MI. Through spatial and archive responsive projects\, he reimagines\, and explores within frameworks such as language\, the passage of time\, and contemplation. Intrigued by the potential of conveying phenomenal\, transformative\, and emotive states through materiality\, process\, and placement\, he negotiates the pliability of the viewer’s encounters with objects and environments. Byrne holds an MFA in Art from the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design and a BA in Studio Art and Art History from San Francisco State University. He has been a Lecturer at Stamps School of Art & Design since the Fall of 2022. His work is exhibited widely nationally and he is a recipient of the VSC Fellowship at Vermont Studio Center. He has been awarded numerous artist residencies including Anderson Ranch Arts Center\, I-Park\, KHN Center for the Arts\, Prairie Ronde\, Recology San Francisco A.I.R. Program\, and Rockland Woods. Website / Instagram
UID:138033-21881343@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138033
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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