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DTSTAMP:20260119T100541
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Construction and Political Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Nicholas G. Blackwell\, Assistant Professor of Classical Studies\, Indiana University\, Bloomington\n\nExactly how Mycenae and Tiryns interacted during the Late Bronze Age has intrigued scholars and the public alike ever since Heinrich Schliemann excavated both citadels in the late nineteenth century. Because preserved Linear B records from the Argolid are sparse\, the region’s administrative and hierarchical organization remains uncertain\, and debates about political structures—both within the Argolid and across the Mycenaean world—persist. The close proximity of these two major palatial centers is especially challenging to explain. Were they independent rivals\, part of a localized Argolid kingdom dominated by one site\, or integrated elements of a single Mycenaean polity spanning the Aegean?\n\nThis talk approaches these questions from a stoneworking and architectural perspective\, focusing on evidence from the late fourteenth and thirteenth centuries BCE. I argue that distinct technological and stoneworking parallels between the sites point to episodes of meaningful collaboration. Moreover\, I propose that this craft—and likely political—relationship evolved over time. Although Mycenae is often assumed to have asserted regional hegemony by the early fourteenth century\, unequivocal evidence for its direct involvement in construction at Tiryns appears only by the mid-thirteenth century. This development coincides with major architectural changes at Mycenae that signal sociopolitical transformations at the site and potentially across the region. My analysis offers a fresh perspective on the shifting dynamics of the Argolid at the height of Mycenaean power.\n\nNicholas G. Blackwell is Assistant Professor of Classical Studies at Indiana University\, Bloomington. His research investigates the archaeology\, art\, and architecture of Greece and the eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age\, with particular emphasis on stoneworking\, tools\, metallurgy\, technology\, and cross-cultural exchange. He is the author of the forthcoming book Architecture and Politics in Mycenaean Greece: Stoneworking\, Labor\, and Political Ties in the Late Bronze Age (Cambridge University Press\, 2026).\n\nFAST (Field Archaeology Series on Thursday) Lectures are free and open to the public. This event will take place in Room 125 of the Kelsey Museum’s Newberry Hall. Light refreshments and food will be provided at 5:30 PM\, with the lecture starting at 6:00 PM.
UID:144020-21894537@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144020
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Classical Studies,Free,Lecture
LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Room 125
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DTSTAMP:20260120T181514
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Rick Lowe
DESCRIPTION:\n\nRick Lowe is an American artist who pairs paintings\, drawings\, and installations with collaborative\, community-based projects developed in the tradition of Joseph Beuys’ concept of “social sculpture.” Working closely with individuals and communities\, he has identified many ways to harness creativity to address concerns around equity and justice. Beginning with his co-founding of Project Row Houses (1993–2008) in Houston’s Third Ward and continuing through other initiatives across the United States and internationally\, Lowe aims to catalyze sustainable change to promote understanding\, equity\, and justice.\n\nIn his studio-based practice\, Lowe combines painting and collage to develop works—often at an expansive scale—that take an exploratory approach to geography and abstraction. Inspired in part by patterns of domino games that he plays to engage with community members worldwide\, he notes correspondences between the dense\, layered arrangements of domino tiles and maps of urban districts. The vibrant paintings that emerge suggest cartographic configurations and transformations of civic structures and relationships over time.\n\nBorn in Russell County\, Alabama\, Lowe lives and works in Houston. Since 2016\, he has taught at the University of Houston’s College of the Arts as a professor of interdisciplinary practice. Among his many honors\, he received the Heinz Award in the Arts and Humanities in 2002\, was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2014\, and was the Roy Lichtenstein Artist in Residence at the American Academy in Rome in 2024.\n\nLowe has been working as part of the U-M Arts Initiative’s Creators on Campus program as artist in residence with the Institute for Social Research (ISR) over the last two years\, collaborating with students and researchers in preparation for his upcoming exhibition at UMMA. The exhibition\, featuring his ongoing project\, Black Wall Street Journey\, will open in August 2026.\n\nPresented in partnership with the Institute for Social Research\, Arts Initiative\, and the University of Michigan Museum of Art.\n\nThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.\n\n\n\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public.\n
UID:142718-21891307@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142718
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260130T085038
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T183000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Ruby+Associates\, a Degenkolb Company Corporate Information Session
DESCRIPTION:2/5/2026 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1008 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors:  Civil Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nResumes Collected\n\nRuby+Associates\, a Degenkolb Company\, is a structural engineering firm with over 500 staff\nmembers. We support clients through Structural Building Design\, Construction Engineering\,\nHeavy Lift Engineering\, Erection Engineering\, Connection Design\, Building Analysis /\nReinforcement\, and our LeanSteel® delivery method. In 2023\, we joined Degenkolb Engineers\, a\nWest Coast firm recognized for innovative structural engineering and advancing earthquake\nresilience worldwide. Together\, our award-winning designs are delivered from 8 West Coast\noffices and two Michigan locations. Our teams thrive in collaborative environments\, serving\nindustrial/manufacturing\, healthcare\, higher education\, science and technology\, construction\,\nand federal clients to achieve exceptional results across a broad range of project types.\n\nFeel free to reach out to me at swe.car.pub@umich.edu with any questions.
UID:144826-21895988@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144826
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Career,Career Fair,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Civil Engineering,College Of Engineering,Corporate,Corporate Event,Engineering,Food,Free,free food,Full Time,Graduate,Graduate Students,In Person,Internship,Masters Students,Michigan Engineering,Networking,north campus,Professional Development,Recruiting,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1008
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DTSTAMP:20260205T172056
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Spiritual Wellness Group
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays | 5:30–7:00 PM | February 5 - April 2 What would it look like to pause—really pause—in the middle of a busy semester?\nTo gather with others who are curious about meaning\, purpose\, and what helps us feel grounded and whole?Spiritual Wellness is an 8-week small-group experience for students who want space to reflect\, connect\, and explore their inner lives—no matter their spiritual\, religious\, or secular background. If you’ve been longing for deeper wisdom\, authentic connection\, or a place where your questions are welcome\, this space is for you.In a world that often feels rushed\, isolating\, or divided\, this gathering offers something different: a warm\, welcoming community where you can slow down\, be present\, and engage what truly nourishes you. Each week includes guided practices\, shared reflection\, wisdom traditions\, and meaningful conversation—designed to support spiritual wellness\, genuine relationships\, and a deep sense of belonging.The series is facilitated by Kelsey Lewis\, with support from guest facilitators who bring diverse voices and practices. Because trust and community grow over time\, participants commit to weekly attendance for all 8 weeks\, ending with a closing celebration to honor the journey we’ve shared.$250 stipend for participants who complete the full program\nLimited to 12 students to create an intimate\, supportive group\n
UID:143706-21893696@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143706
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:The Connector
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DTSTAMP:20260126T112506
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SUMMARY:Film Screening:Things We Imagined: Black Futurity and Academic Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Things We Imagined: Black Futurity and Academic Life\, an Imagined Futures Experience exploring Black futurity and the lived realities of academic life. Following the film\, stay for a moderated post-screening Q&A with the film’s creators\, Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III (Director) and Dr. Candace N. Hall (Producer)\, moderated by Dr. Demetri Morgan. This event offers space for reflection\, conversation\, and community through film and dialogue. All are welcome.
UID:144420-21895337@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144420
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Discussion,film,free,Open Inquiry
LOCATION:Marsal Family School of Education - 2nd Floor - Prechter Lab
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DTSTAMP:20260120T113726
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Performance:All The Flowers Festival
DESCRIPTION:All The Flowers Festival is  a queer and feminist theater festival happening on North Campus from February 4th-7th\, headlined by internationally acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller. Tim Miller is well known for being a member of the “NEA Four\,” a group of artists who sued the National Endowment for the Arts for pulling funding for their projects related to queer identity during the culture wars of the 1990s. \nThe festival consists of 8 performances ranging from new musicals and theater\, to chamber music and dance with all original work made by queer and/or female identifying performing artists.
UID:144181-21894795@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144181
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Art,Art Workshop,artists,arts,arts at michigan,Chamber Music,Dance,Drag,drama,Festival,focus on women,In Person,Interdisciplinary,LGBT,Mutotix,North Campus,Performance Art,Theater
LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre
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DTSTAMP:20260205T120303
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Challenge your thinking and explore this week’s question—plus pizza—this Thursday
DESCRIPTION:\nHi Friends\,\nWe’d love for you to join us for the next Ratio Christi meeting on Thursday\, Feb 5th\, from 6:00–7:00 PM!\nThis week’s discussion question is: “Is the Christian concept of the Trinity a logical contradiction to the belief in one God?”\nWe’ll be meeting at the Study Center (611 1/2 E. William St.\, Ann Arbor). It’s a safe and welcoming space to explore questions of religion and faith\, where all perspectives are valued in building thoughtful conversation.\nEveryone is welcome—plus\, there will be pizza while it lasts! 🍕\nIf you are interested in learning more about us\, you can join the Ratio Christi Maize page for updates and discussions: Ratio Christi Maize page. We're also active on Instagram: Ratio Christi Instagram page\nWe are excited to see you all soon and please feel free to reach out with any questions!\n\nSincerely\,\nRatio Christi Team 😊\n
UID:144806-21895975@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144806
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:The Michigan Christian Study Center
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DTSTAMP:20260205T120057
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting: Climate Quilting
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Thursday from 6:00-7:00p for our crafting meeting! This semester we will be focusing on the Climate Change Quilt Project\, where we will be working as a club to make quilts to contribute to the larger movement that you can learn more about at climatechangequilt.com! All skills are welcome\, and even if you have never quilted before or are an expert\, there is a way that you can contribute and strengthen your quilitng skills! If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email vipsclub-admin@umich.edu \nTime: 6:00-7:00 pm\nLocation: North Campus Duderstadt Design Lab 1\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund\nClimate Quilt Project Website: https://climatechangequilt.com/about\nLearn more about the Climate Quilt Project here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G_4l70H80wGlS1SZ-_H82wm_ArathcOH/view?usp=sharing
UID:143041-21891974@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143041
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Duderstadt Design Lab 1
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