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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Rehearsing the Future: Imagination\, Foresight\, and the Practice of Thinking Ahead
DESCRIPTION:The future cannot be predicted—but it can be explored\, challenged\, and rehearsed.\n\nWhat if being prepared for the future wasn’t about having the right answers—but about strengthening how you think? In environments dominated by short-term pressures\, the ability to think beyond the present is emerging as a critical leadership advantage.\n\nImagination is a fundamental cognitive capability that allows us to generate possibilities beyond what exists today. Yet in fast-paced\, and uncertain environments\, we rarely make time to develop it. When imagination is underused\, we default to reaction\, overlook emerging signals\, and feel less prepared for what’s ahead. Research consistently shows that while the vast majority of leaders see imagination as critical to future success\, only a small minority actively cultivate it in practice.\n\nStrategic foresight provides a way to actively build this capability — combining data\, signals\, and structured exploration with generative thinking to help individuals rehearse possibilities and shape more intentional outcomes. Organizations that apply these future-focused practices consistently outperform peers in growth\, resilience\, and innovation.\n\nLed by leading foresight practitioners\, this interactive session will engage participants in futures thinking and real-time exploration through approaches like scenarios\, provocations\, and reflection — creating space to strengthen imagination in action.\n\nParticipants will leave with practical approaches to:\n\nGenerate and explore new possibilities\nGreater confidence navigating uncertainty\nNew ways to think\, decide\, and lead beyond the present
UID:151682-21911944@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151682
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career,Free,Leadership,Professional Development,Virtual
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20261001T152518
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T235900
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SMART CENTER Symposium
DESCRIPTION:November 10 - 11\, 2026\n\nConnect with pioneers and shape the future of single-molecule biology together. The SMBio Single-molecule\nBiology Symposium brings together scientists interested in single-molecule approaches from all over the world to\nshare their research\, connect\, and exchange ideas and experiences.\n\nJoin us at Kahn Auditorium in the Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building (109 Zina Pitcher Place).\nPlease see https://www.lumicks.com/event/symposium/smbio-2026-midwest# for the agenda.
UID:153165-21915251@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153165
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Molecular,Research,Symposium,Biology
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DTSTAMP:20260901T181731
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T120000
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SUMMARY:Performance:Stearns Collection Lunchtime Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:The Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments presents the second installment of the 2026-2027 NCRC Lunchtime Concert Series. These free 45 minute programs highlight instruments from the collection and music from around the globe. This performance will feature Persian santour player Alireza Fazel\, with Stearns Director Joseph Gascho and U-M Performing Arts Technology Associate Professor John Granzow and their students.\n\nU-M staff\, faculty\, and members of the public are welcome to bring their lunch to the auditorium adjacent to the cafeteria in NCRC Building 18 at 12 p.m. Paid parking is available in the nearby NC99 parking lot with the AMP mobile app.
UID:151351-21911394@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151351
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260923T145531
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T130000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Thriving in STEM: Pre-Health Pop-Up Advising
DESCRIPTION:LSA Newnan Pre-Health Advising comes to YOU! Stop by to meet with a Pre-Health Advisor on a first-come\, first-served basis. While registration is available\, it is not required. Advisors are looking forward to talking with you!
UID:149982-21914480@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149982
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Medicine,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Newnan Pre-health,Undergraduate Students,pre health,Pre Med,science learning center,Sessions,Women In Science And Engineering
LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center
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DTSTAMP:20261102T122549
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T133000
SUMMARY:Meeting:FoRMS: Mapping Tools for Medieval Studies
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Forum for Research in Medieval Studies (FoRMS) on Tuesday\, November 3rd for a introductory workshop by Qi Zheng (History of Art)\, which will introduce common tools for making and using maps for medieval research\, such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and R.\n\nLunch will be provided!
UID:152509-21913846@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152509
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Medieval Studies,Art History
LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014
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DTSTAMP:20261023T103816
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T133000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engineering 190 Fall 2026 Speakers Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fall 2026 Engineering 190 class for a series of seminars led by Engineering students and Alumni.\n\nSee the seminar schedule below for topics and dates.\n\n⌚Time: All seminars take place on Tuesdays\, from 12:30 - 1:30 PM. (See specific dates below.)\n📍Building: All seminars are located in Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building (LCSIB)\, 2200 Hayward St.\, room 2365. \n✔️ RSVP for the specific dates you will attend.\n\nSeminar Schedule:\n\n💼 10/27/26 -- UG Research\, Extracurricular Activity (student speakers)\n💼 11/03/26 -- Summer Opportunities\n💼 11/10/26 -- Study Abroad (student speakers)\n💼 11/17/26 -- Backpacking and Registration for W27 with EAC advisors\n💼 11/24/26 -- Internship/Co-op Experience (student speakers)\n💼 12/01/26 -- Alumni Panel: Engineering Paths after Michigan (alumni speakers)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please don't hesitate to contact the event organizer.
UID:153926-21917043@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153926
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate Students,seminar,In Person,First Year,Engineering
LOCATION:Leinweber LCSIB - 2365
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DTSTAMP:20261106T132108
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T133000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Intro to Notebook
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour\, in-person workshop designed for LSA staff to learn to navigate and use Google's Notebook tool. \n
UID:151856-21912280@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151856
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:LSA 1168
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