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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape.
UID:142768-21891422@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260302T171502
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T100000
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SUMMARY:Other:Artwork Pickup: 30th Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Duderstadt Gallery or the PCAP Studio to collect your artwork from the 30th Annual Exhibition. Please bring your receipt or notification letter. \n\nMarch 31 and April 1 artwork pickup is at the Duderstadt Center Gallery. \n\nApril 14\, 16\, and 17 artwork pickup is at the PCAP Studio.\n\nThe PCAP Studio is located in the rear hallway of the Campus Safety Services Building (1239 Kipke Dr)\, located across the parking lot from the Crisler Center. Short-term guest parking is available in the designated \"DPSS Visitor\" spots near the building entrance.\n\n● GPS Tip: Use the physical address (1239 Kipke Dr) for GPS. Searching for the building name may route you to the wrong entrance.\n● Entrance: Enter through the double doors marked \"Division of Public Safety and Security.\"\n● Inside the Building: Walk straight past the main desk toward the door leading to a long hallway. Note: You do not need to check in at the DPSS desk.\n● The Studio: Walk to the very end of the hallway and turn right. The PCAP Studio is immediately on your right in Room 1400.\n\nSponsors\nThe 30th Annual Exhibition is presented with support from Michigan Arts and Culture Council\, Bank of Ann Arbor\, Eckhart Tolle Foundation\, Arts Initiative\, The Carceral State Project\, Center for World Performance Studies\, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Department of Sociology\, Institute for the Humanities\, Residential College\, School of Social Work.
UID:145433-21897348@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145433
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Social Justice,Visual Arts
LOCATION:Campus Safety Services Building - 1400
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DTSTAMP:20260409T085226
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T112000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Discussing the 2026 Colombian Presidential Elections
DESCRIPTION:In May\, 2026\, Colombia will hold presidential elections with significant implications for the country\, the region\, and its relationship with the United States. Join the Latin American Elections Hub (LATAM-EH) for a discussion of the electoral context and the broader geopolitical stakes of this election.
UID:147555-21901257@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147555
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Political Science,Political Science Department
LOCATION:West Hall - Room 340
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DTSTAMP:20260227T132522
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T140000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ITS Power Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the end of semester April Power Up Events! Grab cookies and swag and get help with your tech questions before finals.
UID:145039-21896574@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145039
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Food,information and technology,it,Its
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Connector Hallway
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DTSTAMP:20260410T140554
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Jewish-Muslim Entanglements Symposium
DESCRIPTION:With emerging societal divisions and reshaped university policies on academic freedom\, inclusivity\, and dialogue\, Jewish and Muslim students\, faculty\, and staff are facing increasing polarization\, hostility\, and institutional challenges. This symposium seeks to reframe these tensions by exploring the deep\, intertwined histories of Jewish and Muslim communities—histories marked by both collaboration and conflict. By drawing on these shared pasts\, we aim to develop strategies that foster inclusivity\, combat racism\, and reduce ethnic and religious intolerance in academic spaces. \n\nThe symposium will consist of four sessions that focus on Judeo-Muslim Entanglements in the Middle Ages\; Jewish-Muslim Life in the Present\; Interrogating Islamophobia\, Anti-Semitism\, and Anti-Blackness\; and Zionism and the Christian Right. The papers presented in the symposium will be developed into short book chapters that will be published as an edited volume (anticipated as a contribution to the \"Darom: Global South Perspectives in Jewish Studies\" series at Wayne State University Press). The editors will be Mostafa Hussein\, Bryan K. Roby\, Adi Saleem\, and Rebecca Wollenberg. Featured Scholars Include Aomar Boum\, Saeed Khan\, Ella Shohat\, Walid Saleh\, Atalia Omer\, Santiago Slabodsky\, and Fatima El-Tayeb.\n\nMonday\, April 13:\n10:00 AM - Panel I: Jewish-Muslim Life in the Present\n1:30 PM - Panel II: Judeo-Muslim Entanglements Coconstruction\n3:30 PM - Panel III: Zionism and the Christian Right\n5:30 PM - Panel IV: Interrogating Islamophobia\, Anti-Semitism\, and Anti-Blackness\n\nTuesday\, April 14:\n10:00 AM - Panel V:  A Religious Embrace: Daʿwa & Kiruv in Difficult Times
UID:146559-21899565@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146559
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:African American,Arab,History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,islam,islamic studies,Jewish Studies,Middle East Studies
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260108T095119
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T100000
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SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Schokoladenstunde
DESCRIPTION:German Lecturer\, Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu)\, brings German chocolate to snack on and games to play (e.g. Tabu)\, all while chatting in German.
UID:143465-21893229@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143465
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:European,Games,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany,Humanities,Language
LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3110
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DTSTAMP:20260414T092036
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Symposium on Jewish-Muslim Entanglements
DESCRIPTION:With emerging societal divisions and reshaped university policies on academic freedom\, inclusivity\, and dialogue\, Jewish and Muslim students\, faculty\, and staff are facing increasing polarization\, hostility\, and institutional challenges. This symposium seeks to reframe these tensions by exploring the deep\, intertwined histories of Jewish and Muslim communities—histories marked by both collaboration and conflict. By drawing on these shared pasts\, we aim to develop strategies that foster inclusivity\, combat racism\, and reduce ethnic and religious intolerance in academic spaces. \nThe symposium will consist of four sessions that focus on Judeo-Muslim Entanglements in the Middle Ages\; Jewish-Muslim Life in the Present\; Interrogating Islamophobia\, Anti-Semitism\, and Anti-Blackness\; and Zionism and the Christian Right. The papers presented in the symposium will be developed into short book chapters that will be published as an edited volume (anticipated as a contribution to the \"Darom: Global South Perspectives in Jewish Studies\" series at Wayne State University Press). The editors will be Mostafa Hussein\, Bryan K. Roby\, Adi Saleem\, and Rebecca Wollenberg.
UID:146561-21899588@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146561
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery
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