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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 Dr. Berj H. Haidostian Annual Distinguished Lecture | Poetry\, Traumatic History\, Memory: Thinking about the Armenian Genocide
DESCRIPTION:How can a past historical event be transformed by literature that comes after? Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian will discuss the impact of the Armenian Genocide on his work. He will explore the transmission of trauma across generations and how poetry’s resources can ingest the past. Balakian examines how his ancestors have provided a grounding for his work\, ancestors like  his great-great uncle\, Krikoris Balakian (Bishop in the Armenian Church)\, one of the 250 cultural leaders arrested on April 24\, 1915\, and his grandmother\, Nafina Shekerlemdjian who along with her two young daughters survived the Genocide enduring a harrowing death march into the Syrian desert.\n\nPeter Balakian is an award winning poet\, author and translator. His *Ozone Journal* was awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for poetry. Most recently he has published a  book of poems\, *New York Trilogy* (2025)\, that moves between decades of tumultuous life in New York City and the politics of the Middle East. Balakian’s poems have appeared widely in leading magazines and journals including\, *The New Yorker: 100 Years of Poetry*.  His prose books range from *Vice and Shadow: Essays on the Lyric Imagination*\, poetry\, art and culture\, to *Black Dog of Fate: A Memoir*\, — winner of the 1998 PEN/Martha Albrand Prize for the Art of the Memoir (a best book of the year for the New York Times\, the LA Times\, and Publisher’s Weekly). Balakian is the recipient of many awards and prizes amongst them: the Pulitzer Prize\, The Presidential Medal and the Movses Khorenatsi Medal from the Republic of Armenia\,  a Guggenheim Fellowship\,  and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship.  He is the Rebar Professor of the Humanities\, Professor of English at Colgate University.\n\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/99080532632\n\nCosponsors: Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies\, Department of Middle East Studies\, Department of English Language and Literature\, Residential College\, and National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)\n\n–––––\n\nIf 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. Contact: armenianstudies@umich.edu
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150146
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:armenia,Armenian Studies,Discussion,Lecture,Poetry
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260828T131903
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:ALUM 101: Democracy at Work
DESCRIPTION:Four-part virtual mini-course | Wednesdays\, Sept. 9–30 | 6–7 p.m. ET\n\nSept. 9 — What Makes a Healthy Democracy?\nSpeakers: Jenna Bednar and Mara Ostfeld\nFaculty experts Jenna Bednar and Mara Ostfeld explore the core elements of healthy democratic systems\, including democratic resilience and the institutions and norms that shape democracies in the U.S. and around the world.\n\nSept. 16 — The Vote: Elections\, Redistricting\, and Polarization\nSpeakers: Yanna Krupnikov and Rob Mickey\nHow do elections shape democracy? This session examines the forces influencing elections today\, from redistricting and the campaign process to polarization among voters.\n\nSept. 23 — Democracy Around the Globe\nSpeaker: Dan Slater\nTake a global look at democratic trends\, including why some democracies endure while others weaken and the pressures democratic systems face across different regions.\n\nSept. 30 — Democracy's Information Dilemma: The Effects of Social Media and Misinformation\nSpeakers: Josh Pasek and Cesi Cruz\nExplore how social media and misinformation shape democratic institutions and public perspectives and the challenges they pose for democracies today.
UID:151120-21910886@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151120
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Democracy,Democracy And Civic Engagement,Democracy Week,Democratic Engagement,Discussion,Education,Free,Lecture,Politics,Public Policy,Virtual,Voting
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260828T153227
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Well-being:Excursion Lab
DESCRIPTION:Adventure starts with trying something new. Excursion Lab is a series of approachable outdoor experiences where you can experiment with new activities\, build confidence\, and meet other students. Try things like geocaching\, slacklining\, rucking\, and other outdoor pursuits in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. No previous experience required.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151136
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Adventure Leadership,Community,Nature,Nature Rx,Outdoors,Well-being
LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building - Adventure Leadership Outpost
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DTSTAMP:20260904T121424
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Latine Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Trotter/MESA's Latine Heritage Month planning committee invites you to the Latine Heritage Month Opening Ceremony for 2026. We're excited to kick off our month-long celebration and we hope to see you there! Food provided.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/151422
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Rogel Ballroom, Michigan Union 2F
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DTSTAMP:20260909T062117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Mosher Jordan (2026-2027) (Housing)
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150371
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Jordan Living Room
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DTSTAMP:20260909T062110
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T120000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like!
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150147
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room, Lower Lobby
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DTSTAMP:20260909T062127
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T184500
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Northwood (2026-2027) (Housing)
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149207
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