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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Deaf Awareness Month: Exploring Deaf Culture through Television
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with a webinar exploring the rich and varied representation of Deaf actors\, characters\, contestants\, and culture across television. From beloved children’s classics like Sesame Street to political dramas\, space westerns\, comedies\, reality TV\, and more\, this session will highlight shows that bring Deaf experiences and stories to the screen. Together\, we’ll examine how Deaf characters and storylines are portrayed\, what these representations can teach viewers about Deaf culture\, language\, and community\, and how accessibility and inclusion appear in both scripted and unscripted formats. Participants will come away with a curated list of engaging shows to watch and a deeper appreciation for the diversity of Deaf representation in television.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu.
UID:149408-21906361@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149408
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Culture,Deaf,Disability,Inclusion,Ndeam,Virtual,Workshop
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260915T164156
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T180000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Democracy Week | Beacon of Democratic Resilience: Visual Truths and the Legacy of Korea's 5·18 Democratization Movement - A Photographic Archive of the May 1980 People’s Uprising in Korea
DESCRIPTION:Link to the official event poster: \nhttps://myumi.ch/kVdVV\n\nFor parking information\, please visit this link: https://www.dc.umich.edu/about-the-dc/maps-floor-plans-hours/#parking\n\nExhibition Opening Event: \n- When: Friday\, September 18\, 5 pm to 6 pm\n- Where: Duderstadt Center Gallery\n- Open to the public\n- Description: Please join us for the opening of this photo exhibition. The event will feature remarks by the organizers\, the exhibition curators\, one of the featured photojournalists\, and a former Peace Corps volunteer who has stood in solidarity with the people of Gwangju since 1980. Light refreshments are provided. \n\n*Exhibition Description*\nThis photo exhibition features 90 curated images from the UNESCO-inscribed May 18 Archives. Documenting the May 18–27\, 1980 democratization uprising in Gwangju\, South Korea\, the collection captures the shift from peaceful student protests to military violence and unified citizen resistance\, carried out under a complete blackout as civilians and photojournalists risked their lives to photograph atrocities and smuggle film past cordons. Beyond serving as historical artifacts\, these preserved visual truths offer a living blueprint for popular resilience against authoritarianism\, transforming local trauma into a universal defense of human rights. Displaying these records at Michigan bridges 1980 Gwangju with our present moment\, inviting viewers to engage past resistance in the ongoing effort to defend democracy today.\n\n*Exhibition Composition*\nThe exhibit will be composed of a visual narrative comprised of six chronological sections and two additional special sections:\n\n1. Protest (May 5–16\, 1980): \nFollowing the collapse of Park Chung-hee’s military dictatorship in October\, 1979\, Gwangju students and citizens held peaceful rallies for campus autonomy and the end of martial law. Photos from this era show orderly marches and hopeful faces\, capturing a society on the brink of change before the structural contradictions shifted toward state-led violence. \n\n2. Suppression (May 18–19\, 1980): \nA new junta government led by Chun Doo-hwan extended martial law to the entire country on May 17. Students at Chonnam National University protested against the new junta government’s decision. State violence escalated as paratroopers\, who were deployed to Gwangju\, engaged student protesters. Streets became scenes of brutal beatings and kidnappings. Beyond documenting victims\, the images on display in this section serve as primary historical evidence and legal proof of the military's methods and the sudden transformation of citizens into targets of control. \n\n3. Uprising (May 20–21\, 1980): \nThe movement shifted into a popular struggle. Vehicles lined up in Gwangju’s main thoroughfare\, Geumnam-ro. This massive vehicle parade symbolized the people becoming active subjects of resistance. The military was given the order to use live ammunition against civilians. In reaction\, the city became a space of voluntary mobilization and citizens emerged as historical political actors. \n\n4. Resistance (May 22–26\, 1980): \nWhile isolated and cut off from communications\, Gwangju established an autonomous system of self-governance. Photos in this section testify to the efforts made to establish a sense of order based on solidarity—sharing food and donating blood—rather than chaos. The formation of this \"Daedong (Great Unity) Community\" and the visual documentation thereof serve as foundations of democracy in South Korea. \n\n5. Massacre (May 27\, 1980): \nThe uprising was crushed by a dawn military operation. While the armed resistance ended\, the resulting photographs of the aftermath reveal the stark reality of the massacre. These images became the catalyst for future truth-seeking movements and the pursuit of historical justice in South Korea. \n\n6. Mourning: \nScenes of coffins\, portraits\, and silent vigils represent a collective ethical gaze. During this period\, mourning was more than a display of grief\; it was a communal act used to redefine the city’s identity and establish new moral standards for justice.\n\n7. Special Section A: The Photographers\nThis special section highlights the domestic and international photographers who documented the uprising. This includes Korean journalists alongside US journalists Robin Moyer and Norman Thorpe\, French correspondents Patrick Chauvel and François Lochon\, and German cinematographer Jürgen Hinzpeter. Their images transcend simple reporting\, reflecting a moral commitment to record and a historical duty to ensure remembrance. Rather than viewing these photos solely as evidence\, the exhibition reinterprets them through a lens of photographic history—examining their context\, distribution\, and how they transformed raw records into social truth and collective memory.\n\n8. Special Section B: The Peace Corps: Americans Who Helped Gwangju\nWhen Gwangju was isolated under martial law in May 1980\, four American Peace Corps volunteers—Tim Warnberg\, David Lee Dolinger\, Judi Chamberlin\, and Paul Courtright—refused to leave\, choosing instead to assist the wounded\, aid foreign journalists\, and ultimately expose the truth to the world. Those pivotal ten days reshaped their lives into lifelong commitments to human rights\, inspiring decades of memoirs\, academic writings\, and testimonies. Through photographs\, video footage\, and personal records\, this section traces their journey from eyewitnesses to active defenders of human dignity\, inviting us to reflect on what it truly means to take a stand in the face of another’s suffering. \n\nTwo additional events programmed in conjunction with this photo exhibition\n1. Symposium: \n“For Thee and All the World to See: May 18 Gwangju and the Visual Tenacities of South Korean Democracy”\nhttps://myumi.ch/mVdVJ \n\n2. Third Thursday at the Library: \nDemocracy in Motion: The Advancement of Democracy in Korea and the Students at the Frontline\nhttps://myumi.ch/rwdwn \n\nContent Warning: This exhibition contains historical photographs documenting the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement\, including graphic depictions of violence\, state military suppression\, injuries\, and grief. Viewer discretion is advised.\n\nThis exhibit is co-sponsored by the May 18 Archives\, Center for Democracy & Civic Empowerment\, Department of Political Science\, Center for Emerging Democracies\, Donia Human Rights Center\, Asia Library\, and Duderstadt Center.\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:150763-21910129@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150763
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Art,Asia,Asian Languages And Cultures,Exhibition,History,Korea,Korean Studies
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center
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DTSTAMP:20260826T074027
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:LSA@Play: Makers Series - Fabric Pin Board
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Makers Series to create your own fabric-covered pin board while enjoying a free taco bar! Choose from a variety of fabrics and materials to make a board for photos\, notes\, inspiration\, and more. No crafting experience needed!\n\nLSA@Play Makers Series offers a chance to take a break\, get creative\, and have fun!\n__________\nFor LSA undergrads only. Join us for LSA@Play\, a series of events designed to bring students together\, build community\, and make time for fun\, new experiences\, and well-being. From creative activities and social events to opportunities to recharge and try something new\, LSA@Play offers plenty of ways to get involved. And yes\, there’s free food and LSA swag\, too!\n\nVisit the LSA@Play webpage: lsa.umich.edu/play for more details\, subscribe to receive text/email updates\, and check for additional events being added soon! Events are first-come\, first-served\, while supplies last. One swag item per student. You must be present with an MCard to receive swag.\n\nAccessibility: LSA values inclusion and access for all. Reasonable accommodations are available. Please email lsaatplay@umich.edu with accommodation requests or questions. Advance notice is appreciated to allow time to arrange accommodations.
UID:150923-21910436@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150923
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Food,Free,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan,Well-being
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 Multipurpose Room
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DTSTAMP:20260806T154123
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T133000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowships Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions about doctoral internships! During this informal\, conversational session\, Rackham and University Career Center staff will answer your questions about doing an internship as a doctoral student. Topics we will cover include: How to talk to your advisor about making an internship a part of your graduate training\; Answering questions about Rackham’s Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program\; Strategies for looking for internships\; The benefits of doing an internship as a doctoral student\; How to make the most of an internship experience\; Tips for writing cover letters and resumes for internships\; Other questions you have about doctoral internships\n\nThe session will also include a panel of past Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellows to answer questions and talk about their experiences.
UID:149972-21907459@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149972
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTAMP:20260918T063310
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:RDIF Info Session
DESCRIPTION:During this informal\, conversational session\, Rackham andUniversity Career Center staff will answer your questions about doing an internship as a doctoral student. Topics we will cover include:How to talk to your advisor about making an internship a part of your graduate trainingAnswering questions about Rackham’s Doctoral Intern Fellowship ProgramStrategies for looking for internshipsThe benefits of doing an internship as a doctoral studentHow to make the mostof an internship experienceTips for writing cover letters and resumesfor internshipsOther questions you have about doctoral internshipsThe session will also include a panel of past Rackham Doctoral InternFellows to answer questions and talk about their experiences. This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-MStudents. You can only register to attend this event within Handshake. Ifyou'd like to indicate that you'll be attending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/2004581/share_preview We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jocelyn Gaydos at jmgaydos@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA #UCC 
UID:151021-21910732@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151021
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DTSTAMP:20260918T062105
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up.
UID:102102-21910772@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour
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DTSTAMP:20260916T103721
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Donia Human Rights Center and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Workshop | AI & Human Rights Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory: https://ai.engin.umich.edu/\n\nLocation: Registration required. Please message ailabadmin@umich.edu with your name\, e-mail\, faculty or student status\, and a brief indication of how your work relates to AI & Human Rights.\n   \n   Presenters/facilitators:\n   \nRada Mihalcea (Janice M. Jenkins Collegiate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering\, Professor and Director\, Artificial Intelligence Lab)\n\nPeter Railton (Emeritus Gregory S. Kavka Distinguished University Professor\; John Stephenson Perrin Professor\; Arthur F. Thurnau Professor\, UM LSA Philosophy)\n\nZhijing Jin (Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto\, and a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute)\n   \n   Human rights are under pressure worldwide\, and AI is increasingly part of both the problem and the solution. AI systems can help uncover abuses\, expand access to services\, support crisis response\, and detect harmful patterns at scale. But they can also amplify surveillance\, bias\, disinformation\, and exclusion. To develop solutions that are genuinely helpful and safe\, we need collaboration among AI researchers\, human rights practitioners\, domain experts\, and impacted communities.\n   \n   In this workshop\, we’ll explore the points of interaction between AI and human rights challenges\, and discuss how existing obstacles in human right solutions can inform new research directions in artificial intelligence. U(M) researchers will briefly present on current topics in AI and in human rights\, followed by table discussions with domain experts in both human right related issues and AI. You are encouraged to bring your own topics\, problems\, and innovations to share with the group.\n   \n   Discussion topics brought up in this workshop will be used as the basis for a whitepaper on the intersection of AI & Human Rights.\n   \n   Program\n   1:00-1:30 pm\n   Introduction (goals and directions) and Keynote Talk\n   \n   1:30-1:50 pm\n   Human Rights Talk\n   \n   1:50-1:55 pm\n   Q & A\n   \n   1:55-2:15 pm\n   AI Talk\n   \n   2:15-2:20 pm\n   Q & A\n   \n   2:20-2:25 pm\n   TBA\n   \n   2:25-2:40 pm\n   Break\n   \n   2:40-2:55 pm\n   Introduction to the Roundtable discussion format\n   \n   2:55-4:50 pm\n   Roundtables with 1 lead and 1 note-taker (7 tables)\n   \n   2:55-3:10 pm: (15 min) Brief introductions (“I am X\, from Dept Y\, I’m interested in the aspects of Z on Climate and/or AI”)\n   3:10-3:15 pm: (5 min) Individual thinking and notes on stickies for (i) Challenges that (could) intersect with AI\n   3:15-3:40 pm: (25 min) Group discussions\n   3:40-4:00 pm: (20 min) Report back\n   4:00-4:05 pm: (5 min) (ii) Potential Solutions\, e.g.\, conversation and user interviews to set up the -solution\, new task formulation for research\, dataset building\, and study design\n   4:05-4:30 pm: (25 min) Group discussions\n   4:30-4:50 pm: (20 min) Report back\n   With this roundtable conversations\, we aim to:\n   \n   (1) identify list of challenges and potential paths to solutions\n   \n   (2) facilitate new collaborations\n   \n   (3) work together on a white paper identifying a roadmap for this space (pending interest)\n   \n   4:50-5:00 pm\n   Wrap-up\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at umichhumanrights@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:149629-21906822@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149629
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:human rights,Technology
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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