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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T170000
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:142768-21891360@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,North Campus,Humanities,Free,Exhibition,Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T210000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution.  \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial.
UID:138431-21890620@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20251216T100358
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa
DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum.
UID:142791-21891566@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Art,Humanities,Visual Arts
LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20251118T163345
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T120000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Welcome Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters\, the Alumni Association hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students\, providing free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack.\n\nLocated at the Alumni Center\, students can stop by from 9 a.m. to noon during the dates listed. Just make sure you bring your MCard!\n\n*Free refreshments are made possible by Alumni Association members and their membership dues.
UID:136300-21889793@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136300
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Undergraduate,Networking,In Person,free food,Free,Food,Alumni,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Alumni Center
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DTSTAMP:20260109T150004
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T150000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC Career Cafe featuring Walbridge
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Career Cafe to speak with representatives from Walbridge to recruit for open positions and network for future opportunities. \n\nThe Career Cafe provides students with an opportunity to connect with employers for networking and/or recruitment purposes in a casual setting. The Career Cafe is open to students across all majors and degree levels within the College of Engineering. Students participate on a drop in basis and may use this opportunity to explore different career paths\, learn about various employment opportunities\, and when appropriate\, present themselves as a candidate for open positions.\n\nAbout Walbridge\nWalbridge is one of America’s largest privately held construction companies founded in Detroit in 1916.  The company offers construction management\, engineering\, and real estate services for customers in manufacturing\, hyperscale data centers\, automotive\, defense\, higher education\, health care\, and government. Walbridge employs more than 1\,500 professionals in North America.\n\nStudent pre-registration is not needed for this event. You can find more information in Career Fair Plus (CF+)\n\nThis is a College of Engineering event.
UID:143630-21893537@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143630
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Career
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 2nd Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260123T160711
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T110000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Public Opinion and U.S. Foreign Assistance
DESCRIPTION:In the summer of 2025\, researchers from the University of Michigan’s Center for Emerging Democracies and Freedom House ran a survey experiment to test values-based\, humanitarian\, economic\, and national security messages related to foreign aid and found clear differences in what resonates\, and with whom.\n\nMessages emphasizing the life-saving impact of aid produced the strongest gains in overall support\, particularly among Democrats\, while economic impact frames were more persuasive among Republicans. Value-focused messages did not have an effect. This discussion will feature the highlights from the research as well as some background on USAID strategic communications and how practitioners might be able to use similar research going forward. Audience contributions to the discussion will be actively encouraged.\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/12oUJgtBRhaNW8GNQaogkA
UID:144408-21895308@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144408
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:democracy,international policy
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260128T174214
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T163000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:School of Dentistry Research Day
DESCRIPTION:An annual celebration of the cutting-edge research at the School of Dentistry including a keynote\, poster presentations\, and awards.  The School of Dentistry's Research Day will take place on Wednesday\, February 11\, from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
UID:144736-21895792@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144736
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dentistry,Research
LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom
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DTSTAMP:20260126T141304
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T160000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:School of Dentistry Research Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the School of Dentistry Research Day 2026!\nJoin us for an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating the groundbreaking research being conducted at our School of Dentistry. This annual event showcases the innovative work of our faculty\, students\, and researchers who are pushing the boundaries of dental science.\n\nExperience a day filled with insightful keynote presentations\, engaging poster sessions\, and the recognition of outstanding achievements in dental research. We look forward to your participation in this exciting celebration of knowledge and discovery!\n\nDr. Ophir Klein\, MD\, PhD\nCedars-Sinai Guerin Children's\, Los Angeles\, CA\nOphir Klein serves as the inaugural Executive Director of Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and Executive Vice Dean for Children’s Services\, and he is the David and Meredith Kaplan Distinguished Chair in Children’s Health. He is a global leader whose team has made seminal contributions to understanding the development of normal and diseased organs\, as well as elucidating mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of complex inherited disorders\, many of which manifest during early neonatal and childhood life. He has led the establishment of Guerin Children’s as a respected leader in pediatric scholarly research\, training\, and specialty clinical services. Dr Klein has received multiple honors\, including election to the National Academy of Medicine and the American Association of Physicians. He has had multiple advisory roles to the NIH and led professional societies.\n\nDr. Klein was educated at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he earned a B.A. in Spanish Literature. He subsequently attended Yale University School of Medicine\, where he received a Ph.D. in Genetics and an M.D. He then completed residencies at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Pediatrics and at UCSF in Clinical Genetics. Prior to his Cedars-Sinai appointment\, Dr Klein served as Chief of Medical Genetics and Craniofacial Anomalies and Director of the Institute for Human Genetics at UCSF.\n\nFebruary 11th\, 2026\, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST\nMichigan League - 2nd Floor\n\nPoster and Exhibitor Session (AM Session)\nExplore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work\, answer questions\, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.\n\nFebruary 11th\, 2026\, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST\nKellogg Auditorium - Ground Floor of the Dentistry Building\n\nKey Note Speaker\nOphir Klein\, DDS\, PhD\n\nFebruary 11th\, 2026\, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST\nKellogg Auditorium - Ground Floor of the Dentistry Building\n\nResearch Faculty / Staff Awards Ceremony\nWe will recognize both an outstanding research faculty and research staff member.\n\nFebruary 11th\, 2026\, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST\nMichigan League - 2nd Floor\n\nPoster and Exhibitor Session (PM Session)\nExplore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work\, answer questions\, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.
UID:144577-21895506@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144577
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dental,Dentistry,Research
LOCATION:Michigan League - Second Floor
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