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DTSTAMP:20251212T105136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T090000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World
DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library
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DTSTAMP:20260311T181512
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Metamorphosis: Clay in Flux
DESCRIPTION:\n\nMetamorphosis: Clay in Flux is an exhibition celebrating the creative potential of student ceramics\, designed to correspond with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Detroit\, and the surrounding ceramics events in Southeast Michigan.\n\nThis exhibition is organized and juried by members of the Stamps Student-led Exhibition Committee (SEC) and will be on display in the Art & Architecture Building’s Street Gallery from March 11- 25\, 2026. The exhibition will open with a reception on Wednesday\, March 11 from 4:30-6 p.m. \n\nSEC Jurors\n\nElan Povirk (project lead)\nAlexis Albert\nRachel Deveyra\n\nExhibiting Artists\n\nZoe Dvorin\nLilly Fredericks\nMaría E. García-Murguía\nMikayla Holcomb\nVirginia Holland\nMagdalyn Hubbard\nMira Hughes\nAudrey Jarrett\nEry Millican\nIsabella Possin\nMo Pofahl\nNatalie Radabaugh\nNik Roy\nMihika Shukla\nAbigail Watters
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146483
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260310T115242
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T110000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Prehensile Contact Modeling and Perception for Dexterous Manipulation
DESCRIPTION:Chair: Nima Fazeli\nMarch 11\, 2026\, 9am\nFord Robotics Building 2300 and on Zoom\n\nAbstract\nContact is central to dexterous manipulation\, yet it remains one of the hardest aspects of robotics to model\, control\, and perceive. In this dissertation\, we investigate how robots can better reason about prehensile contact through a unified perspective of modeling\, action\, and perception.\n\nWe develop analytical models for frictional patch contact in planar manipulation\, show how fingertip micro-vibrations can enable in-hand object reconfiguration with simple grippers\, and present a multimodal framework that combines vision and active audio sensing to estimate contact under occlusion. We also explore a vibration-based tactile sensing direction for inferring touch location and force from structured acoustic signals.\n\nTogether\, these contributions help make contact-rich manipulation more predictable\, observable\, and effective\, advancing robotic systems that can interact more robustly with the physical world.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146406
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Robotics,Michigan Robotics
LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300
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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T170000
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.
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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:20251212T085640
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T210000
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.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Library,Maps,Free
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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DTSTAMP:20260225T150026
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T110000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Caleb Jeanniton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Caleb Jeanniton's PhD defense titled\, \"Towards Safer Cities: Characterizing the Effect of Mobility Technologies on Human Decision Making at Traffic Intersections.\"\nChair: Leia Stirling\nLearn more: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/jeanniton-caleb/\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96317368531
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145955
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Ioe Defenses
LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690
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DTSTAMP:20260327T132559
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T160000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Psychology Regalia Fair
DESCRIPTION:Congrats University of Michigan Psychology Grads! Come order your cap & gown\, graduation announcements\, diploma frame\, and official class ring directly from a Herff Jones representative in East Hall. Undergraduate and doctoral regalia will be available.\n\nYou can also order your regalia online at herff.ly/umpsych.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/103185
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biopsychology\, Cognition\, And Neuroscience (Bcn),Commencement,Graduate Students,Graduation,Psychology,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:East Hall - Psychology North Atrium
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DTSTAMP:20260311T102105
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CMW: Navigating Different Types of Relationships
DESCRIPTION:College has a lot of different relationships - friends\, advisors\, professors\, peers\, family. Join our wellness group on Navigating Different Types of Relationships to learn some tips for balancing relationships\, hear from other students and get some free lunch!March 11 | 11:00 - 12:00 E.T. | Haven Hall\, Room G634 | Register: campusmindworks.org
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143307
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
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