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DTSTAMP:20251215T162229
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000
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SUMMARY:Reception / Open House: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.\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:142764-21891347@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142764
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Reception,North Campus,Humanities,Free,Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260130T181528
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000
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SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Tennis vs Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Women's Tennis vs Virginia
UID:142135-21890057@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142135
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Tennis
LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg
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DTSTAMP:20260115T181515
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. for the opening receptions of Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project and the 2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at Stamps Gallery.\n\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nThe Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students\, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30-February 21\, 2026. 
UID:139628-21885822@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139628
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20251212T144038
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Game Night at Oxford
DESCRIPTION:Join the Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants for fun night of Nitendo Switch video games! Snacks will be provided.
UID:142650-21891257@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142650
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Social,housing,Game Night
LOCATION:Oxford Housing - Mahatma Gandhi Multicultural Lounge
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DTSTAMP:20260127T121706
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000
SUMMARY:Performance:Molly Weisberg\, trumpet
DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Molly Weisberg performs a final senior recital.
UID:143933-21894288@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143933
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260130T172055
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:NSBP General Body Meeting - Friday\, January 30 @ 6 pm in West Hall 267B
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UID:144585-21895519@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144585
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
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DTSTAMP:20260115T181514
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000
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SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Opening Reception - Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. for the opening receptions of Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project and the 2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at Stamps Gallery.\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)
UID:143983-21894370@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143983
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260125T101750
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Get Hired\, Job Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Get Hired. Gain insider interview tips from a working professional—an alum of UC Berkeley and UCLA—designed to help you stand out and land the job.\nAn International Student Mentorship Program workshop.\nSign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgV62cs56y4v0IFk_vT5_L8t9v2QLdf97P1qqtsIaBAwS_Lw/viewform
UID:144435-21895351@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144435
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Career,Free,In Person,International,International Students,Talk,Training
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1280
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