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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T160000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSAS 2026 Kavita Datla Memorial Lecture | Minor Cosmopolitanisms: Islam\, Urdu\, and Secularism in Postcolonial India
DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/e73ZQ\n\nThis lecture seeks to build upon Kavita Datla’s work by exploring Urdu as a secular language of Islam. It does so by examining the life and intellectual biography of Syed Abid Husain (1896–1978)\, drawing upon his extensive corpus of works – including translations from German into Urdu\, creative literary writings\, and educational and political activism at Jamia Millia Islamia – to paint a portrait of a nationalist Indian Muslim in colonial and postcolonial India. Moving beyond the framework of nationalist history and adopting a global intellectual history approach\, my lecture aims to expand our geographical and conceptual understanding of ideas by mapping what I call the minor cosmopolitanisms of Husain’s intellectual journeys. I argue that Husain’s engagement with both German majoritarian and minority thought worlds offer valuable insights into the minority not merely as a political category but also as an intellectual and ethical one. Ultimately\, I contend that Husain’s life and writings provide unique insight on both the crises facing democracy and the potential for critical secularism and minority thought in an era dominated by majoritarian nationalism.\n\nDr. Razak Khan is a senior research fellow in global history at the Department of History\, Free University\, Berlin. He is part of the European Research Council funded project “Unfamiliar: Family\, Law\, and Democracy in South Asia.” It looks at the intersection of religion\, gender and sexual minorities\, and family law on the issues of marriage\, adoption\, and inheritance. His monograph *Minority Pasts: Locality\, Emotions\, and Belonging in Rampur* was published by (Oxford University Press\, 2022). He also edited the English translation edition of *The Incomparable Festival* (Penguin Random House India\, 2021) and co-edited *Nodes of Translation: Intellectual History between Modern India and Germany* (De Gruyter\, 2024). His second monograph is an intellectual biography of Syed Abid Husain and will be published by Routledge in 2027.\n\nThe lecture is made possible through the generosity of Dr. Kavita Datla's family and friends.\n\nFree and open to the public\n\n*If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:150690-21909931@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150690
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Center For South Asian Studies,Islam,International,India,History,German,Asian Languages And Cultures,Religion,Politics,islamic studies
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room
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DTSTAMP:20260928T134307
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T171500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Freedom Dreaming in Chemistry: Using Afrofuturism to Re-Envision STEM
DESCRIPTION:In 2002\, Dr. Robin D.G. Kelley wrote “Freedom Dreams\,” where he began his book asking two questions: “How do we produce a vision that enables us to see beyond our immediate ordeals?” and\, “How do we transcend bitterness and cynicism and embrace love\, hope\, and an all-encompassing dream of freedom\, especially during these rough times?” Being in dialogue with Dr. Kelley\, this presentation “freedom dreams in Chemistry” by exploring the possibilities and outcomes of using Afrofuturism as a framework to anchor STEM research\, teaching\, learning\, and engagement. Implications for conspirators and co-conspirators in the freedom-dreaming movement are discussed.
UID:151570-21911777@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151570
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - CHEM 1640
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DTSTAMP:20260915T090618
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T173000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Linguistics Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a colloquium presented by Kristine Yu (University of Massachusetts Amhearst) in NQ2435 on Friday\, October 2\, 2026\, from 4-5:30 PM!\n\nTitle: The shifting motivation for prosodic constituents\n\nAbstract: The motivation for introducing prosodic constituents into phonological grammar was originally that doing so recognizes generalizations about the otherwise coincidental distribution of disparate phonological patterns. In a systematic literature review bringing together work from intonational phonology\, prosodic phonology\, and the morphosyntax-phonology interface\, we show that the way linguists think about prosodic constituents has in fact drifted away from their original conception. In fact\, converging phonological patterns play a minimal role in motivating prosodic domains. We then consider how far phonetic perspectives on allophony might bring us back to the original conception of prosodic constituents.\n\n[Joint work with Charlotte Kaiser\, Seung Suk Lee\, and Alessa Farinella]
UID:152179-21913182@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152179
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Linguistics
LOCATION:North Quad - 2435
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DTSTAMP:20260926T094510
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T170000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Topology seminar: Invariants from real Heegaard Floer homology
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  Introduced by Guth and Manolescu\, real Heegaard Floer homology is an invariant associated to 3-manifolds equipped with an involution. In this talk\, we will see how under certain assumptions\, the real Heegaard Floer homology groups admit an absolute Z/2 grading. We then specialize to double branched covers of links in S^3\, and the Euler characteristic in this case is the Heegaard Floer analogue of Miyazawa’s degree invariant. Once the signs are fixed\, we show that this quantity can be computed inductively using a skein relation. Furthermore\, we show that it can be expressed in terms of the Alexander polynomial of the link.
UID:149808-21907215@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149808
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
LOCATION:East Hall - 3866
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DTSTAMP:20260928T192110
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T163000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FYRST Workshops 2026 - 2027
DESCRIPTION:If you are only seeing one workshop\, please SIGN-IN and refresh the Sessions page! If still having issues\, click this link. \nFirst-Year Relationship and Sexuality Talk (FYRST) is a required\, in-person\, and peer-facilitated workshop that came directly from feedback and listening sessions with current University of Michigan students. Our goal is to create an accessible\, supportive space for student-driven conversations where all identities and experiences are welcomed and in which students can build skills and tools around identifying goals and values and then communicate effectively about those. Workshops will be offered at multiple locations and times throughout the fall semester\, so please sign up for the workshop that works for you!! First-Year Relationship Sexuality Talk (FYRST) FAQ:\n“How many workshops do I have to sign up for?”\nYou only need to sign up for 1 workshop. Attending 1 workshop will fulfill the requirement for the training. \n“I see that there is more than one session\, does it matter which one I sign up for?”\nIt generally does not matter which workshop you sign up for. There will be a few that are designated for specific groups such as transfer students or for students looking for accommodations. If you do not fit these groups please try to save these workshops for those that do and you are free to choose among any of the other workshops. \n“Is this workshop required?”\nThis workshop is required for all transfer and first-year students at the University of Michigan.\n“I’ve experienced harm around relationships or sexual experiences in the past and I am worried that attending this workshop may be harmful for me.” \nOur team is aware that students who are coming into the university that have experienced harm in the past. Our workshop is specifically designed to respect and validate the experiences of survivors and has been carefully constructed to avoid any specific descriptions of violence and focus instead on themes of empowerment\, communication\, and boundary setting. However\, if you still have concerns about programming and would like to request alternative programming\, please feel free to reach out at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“What if I struggle to learn in a presentation setting? I’m an active learner.”\nOur workshop is built to meet a variety of learning styles\, including time for self-reflection\, small group sharing\, and resources to take with you to work through on your own time! This workshop is meant to be interactive and inclusive. \n“Can I request accommodations?”\nWe considered accessibility in creating this workshop and selecting the locations in which the workshops are help. However\, we recognize many places at the University are inaccessible and we've set an * next to workshops that are on the first floor and lack stairs. These workshops also will have a presentation (other workshops we do not) and are a good fit for those who might need a large font. Please sign up for those if you feel that accommodations would assist you and reach out to SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu if you are concerned or have questions. \n“I missed my workshop\, what should I do ?”\nOur team tracks attendance at each workshop by having participants swipe in with their MCard. If you are not able to attend the workshop you signed up for\, our team will continue to send reminder emails until you have completed a workshop. In this case\, please sign up for another workshop as soon as you can as the workshop is required and may fill up especially near the end of the semester. No need to contact SAPAC unless you are not able to reschedule. \n“I have had gender-based violence training before\, can I get this requirement waived?”\nAs this workshop was designed with University of Michigan student feedback in mind\, our workshop is unique to the UM community. Our curriculum focuses on individualized reflection and because of its interactive nature\, each workshop will be unique to the people attending. Although we are excited you already have familiarity with the subject\, this workshop is required for every first year and transfer student. \n“I’m a commuter/non-traditional student\, do I still have to attend?\"\nYes\, this workshop is required for every first-year and transfer student - not only do we want every student to benefit from having this time to connect with peers\, but we also want to make sure your peers benefit from what you bring to our community. If you have any concerns or questions about being able to participate\, please contact SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.\n“I still have questions! Who should I contact?\"\nPlease contact us at SAPAC-FYRST@umich.edu.
UID:149176-21908436@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149176
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Wolverine Room (Union, 3rd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260928T181537
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T010000
SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Field Hockey vs Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Field Hockey vs Iowa
UID:148549-21904434@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148549
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics - Field Hockey,Athletics
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260910T150526
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T180000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kaffeestunde im Max Kade Haus
DESCRIPTION:Kaffeestunde is a weekly opportunity to mingle and unwind \"auf Deutsch\". It is a place to connect with other Max Kade residents\, chat informally in German\, and participate in activities prepared by facilitators. The Kaffeestunde is open to the wider German-speaking community at UofM.\n\nKaffeestunde meets weekly on Fridays from 5-6pm in the Edward Said Lounge (2450 NQ)
UID:151925-21912430@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151925
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade
LOCATION:North Quad - Edward Said Lounge (2450 NQ)
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