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SUMMARY:Film Screening:Halaloween x AANM: *Madayen* (Saudi Arabia\, 2016)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Global Islamic Studies Center and the Arab American National Museum (AANM) for a free screening of the Saudi found-footage horror film Madayen (2016) on October 8\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn\, Michigan.\n\nAfter the film\, we will show a short\, pre-recorded Q&A talkback with the filmmakers Ayman Tamano and Hakeem Jomah.\n\nThis screening is ONLY in person at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn. Reserve your free tickets here: http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween\n\n\n\nHALALOWEEN FEATURE FILM: \n\n*Madayen* (2016)\n\n2016 | 62 minutes | Arabic with English subtitles | Saudi Arabia\nDirected by: Ayman Tamano\nFeaturing: Hakeem Jomah\, Khaled Yeslam\, Abdullah Kurashi\, Nadia Malaika\n\n\nFilm Description: Madayen is an indie found-footage-style film from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\, written and produced by Hakeem Jomah and directed by Ayman Tamano\, that tells the tale of three young Saudis who set out to the notoriously haunted Madayen Saleh ruins in the far north of the Kingdom to investigate the myths and the truths behind the cursed place.\n\nHalaloween Horror Rating: 1/5. Not very scary. Road trip buddy movie meets found footage horror.\n\nReligious Content: fairly minimal\; jinn.\n\n\n\n_____\n\n\n\nHalaloween Muslim Horror Film Festival Info:\n\nWelcome to the 8th annual Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival 2026!\n\nWhat is Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by\, for\, or about Muslims to understand: “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”\n\nThis year’s Halaloween 2026 film festival is a retrospective that brings back some of our Michigan community’s favorite Muslim horror films from the past few years. As usual\, the festival runs throughout October with a different movie screening and/or event every week. In addition to local theater screenings\, we are bringing you three community collaborations this year: with the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn\, with Michigan Medicine and the U-M Medical School\, and with the Brooklyn Detroit venue in Corktown!\n\nThe 2026 lineup: Halaloween starts off at the Arab American National Museum (AANM) in Dearborn on Thursday\, October 8\, with a screening of the Saudi found-footage film Madayen (2016). On October 12 and October 20\, head to the State Theatre in Ann Arbor for the Iranian film Under the Shadow (2016) and the Malaysian film Tiger Stripes (2023)\, respectively. On October 27\, we are collaborating with the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan Medical School to bring you an expert medical and film panel on “Fears of the Body: Processing Illness\, Death\, & Loss with Horror Movies.”\n\nHalaloween officially ends on the evening of October 29 at 9pm at the Brooklyn Detroit venue in Corktown\, Detroit\, with a screening of two Muslim horror short films: Aicha (directed by Sanaa El Alaoui\, Morocco\, 2025) and Enmity Djinn (directed by: Mohamed Echkouna\, Mauritania\, 2023)\, followed immediately after by the special event “Those Between Worlds: A Jinn Dreamscape\,\" a Halaloween sampler with live music score in collaboration with Reginald Thiessen\, Victor Ghannam\, and Devil's Night Detroit!\n\nAlso check out our streaming Muslim horror films anytime on U-M Kanopy: the Senegalese folk horror film Saloum (2021)\, the witchy Tunisian film Dachra (2018)\, and the Iranian “vampire spaghetti Western” film A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014).\n\nThe festival is mostly in-person and free–but make sure to reserve tickets! In-person screenings will be first-come\, first-served\, with RSVPs strongly encouraged.\n\nWe are inclusive of everyone's film needs: from new horror fans who close their eyes through most scary movies\, to those who love the gore–we've got films for everyone! Check the Halaloween Horror Rating in the description of each film for its scariness rating and other details.\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Halaloween Lineup:\n\nOctober 8: Madayen | Saudi Arabia | 2016 | 7:00 PM | Arab American National Museum\, Dearborn\nOctober 13: Under the Shadow | Iran | 2016 | 7:00 PM | State Theatre\, Ann Arbor\n\nOctober 20: Tiger Stripes | Malaysia | 2023 | 7:00 PM | State Theatre\, Ann Arbor\n\nOctober 27: Halaloween x Michigan Medicine Panel: “Fears of the Body: Processing Illness\, Death\, and Loss with Horror Movies” | Hussey Room\, Michigan League\, University of Michigan\n\nOctober 29: “Those Between Worlds: A Jinn Dreamscape\": Halaloween Short Films and Live Music Score Retrospective at Devil's Night Detroit | Short films Aicha and Enmity Jinn | 7:00 PM |  Brooklyn Detroit\, Corktown (venue). *This event is ticketed and not free. Get tickets and more info here.\n\n\nRSVP & find out more: http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween\nSponsors: Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and co-sponsored by the Arab American National Museum\, Devil’s Night Detroit\, and Michigan Medicine.\n\n\nFor more events from the Global Islamic Studies Center at the University of Michigan\, please visit ii.umich.edu/islamicstudies. If you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.\n\nJoin our email newsletter: https://myumi.ch/nbW83\n\nFollow our social media for event updates:\n\nFacebook: UmichGISC\nhttps://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/\n\nTwitter: @umichgisc\nhttps://twitter.com/umichGISC
UID:152745-21914455@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152745
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Film,Global Islamic Studies,Halaloween,Michigan Arts Festival
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20261002T202101
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Laser Training
DESCRIPTION:You must complete FABLab Safety Training and have watched the Laser cutter training video before attending this session!
UID:152896-21915469@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152896
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Taubman College Laser Cutter Room
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DTSTAMP:20260930T130230
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Viewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Michigan Gubernatorial Watch Party on October 6 and 8 from 7–8 p.m. in the Michigan Union Courtyard. Whether you closely follow state politics or simply want to learn more\, everyone is welcome to watch\, connect with other students\, and engage with Michigan’s gubernatorial election. We’ll also have nonpartisan resources available to help you register to vote\, understand mail-in and absentee voting for both Michigan and out-of-state voters\, and find your polling location. Come for one evening or both\, and make your plan to vote!
UID:152679-21914370@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152679
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Gubernatorial Debate,Politics,Register To Vote,Resource,Viewing Party,Vote
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Courtyard
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DTSTAMP:20260813T094712
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Movie Nights at Origins
DESCRIPTION:Wanna watch a movie and eat free popcorn? Join our Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants and watch a new movie or a classic while meeting new or familiar faces! Settle-in for a cozy night with us Thursday as we enter into comfy Fall weather.\n\nOrigins is located in Wolverine Village (Harper Hall).
UID:150192-21908376@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150192
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Community Engagement,Community Gathering,Free,Housing,Welcome Week,Welcome Week Event,Welcome26
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Located in Origins Multicultural Engagement Space
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DTSTAMP:20260813T101439
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Movie Nights at The Connector
DESCRIPTION:Wanna watch a movie and eat free popcorn? Join the Connector Community Assistants and watch a new movie or a classic while meeting new or familiar faces! Settle-in for a cozy night with us every Thursday as we enter into comfy Fall weather. \n\nThe Connector is located in West Quad.
UID:150143-21908228@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150143
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Community Engagement,Community Gathering,Free,Housing,Welcome Week,Welcome Week Event,Welcome26
LOCATION:The Connector
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DTSTAMP:20261002T180354
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T210000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Performance Mechanics & Wellness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On October 8th at 7 pm\, there is a Momentum Performance and Wellness Workshop in the Great Lakes Room in Palmer Commons. For those who do not know\, this local gym specializes in strength training and injury recovery/prevention for runners. This is a great opportunity to hear from and work with a licensed physical therapist\, make sure this is on your calendar!
UID:152503-21913839@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152503
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Palmer Commons
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DTSTAMP:20260826T102027
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Talk. Play. Belong.
DESCRIPTION:The Raoul Wallenberg Institute\, in conjunction with Talking Maize and Blue\, the Communications and Media department\, and Program in Transcultural Studies invites you to attend three FREE events (with food provided!) on October 5th\, October 6th\, and October 8th!\n\n1) How to Talk: A Dinner Workshop with a Game Come meet new people and beta test\nHow to Talk: A Class in a Box. This retro card deck will teach you old-timey conversation skills to build connection faster\, facilitate authentic sharing\, and navigate differences gracefully. Not like any class you will find in a classroom\, the evening will be filled with lighthearted activities to practice the art of talking. Pizza will be served. Monday\, October 5th from 5-7pm in North Quad’s Space 2435.\n\n2) Pizza and Playdecks Come play The Pluralism Playdeck\, a low-key scaffolded card\ngame designed to allow university students to practice the soft skills they need to\nengage in compassionate and honest conversations about hot-button issues across\nideological and demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself\, others\, and develop a skill set that will serve you well in both social and professional settings. Lunch will be served. Free copies of the Pluralism Playdeck will be available to take home. Tuesday\, October 6th from 12:00-1:30 in the Rackham West Conference Room.\n\n3) The Open Spoon: Belonging Join us for a facilitated evening of low-key storytelling on a theme. Bring a story or just come to listen. Liz Barney from the Open Spoon will facilitate this informal exchange of stories about a time when participants felt a sense of belonging. A cross between a campfire and a dorm room chat\, the Open Spoon lets you see the world through other eyes for a night. Food will be served. Thursday\, October 8th from 7-9pm in the beautiful Rackham West Conference Room.
UID:150895-21910457@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/150895
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Communication,Communication And Media,Communication Research,Conversations,Conversations Across Differences,dialogue,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Free,Games,Inclusion,Intergroup Dialogue,Leadership,Multicultural,Open Inquiry,Talk,Undergraduate
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - West Conference Room
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