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SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:BLI Community Meeting: IMPROV as leadership
DESCRIPTION:Improv isn’t just for the stage —it’s becoming a go-to skill builder for students who want to stand out. Whether you’re leading a group project\, pitching an idea\, interviewing for internships\, or speaking up in class\, improv helps you think on your feet and communicate with confidence.  \n\nJoin Felix\, a BLI Applied Leadership Fellow\, for an event that is less about “performing” and more about showing up\, staying present\, and realizing you’re capable of handling whatever comes your way—with a little creativity and a sense of humor.\n\nWe will ditch the script and embrace the unexpected - learning to roll with unexpected moments\, laugh at mistakes\, and trust your ideas. NO EXPERIENCE needed for this fun and engaging event! \n\nBonus: Chinese dinner for all participants
UID:146003-21898254@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146003
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Collaborative,Dinner,Free,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Networking,Professional Development
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th floor
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DTSTAMP:20260217T105626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Imagine Doing Better in Washtenaw County
DESCRIPTION:Edward Ginsberg Center presents a special book event with Paul Fleming PhD MPH\, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity\, U-M School of Public Health.\nJoin local community leaders and Paul Fleming\, author of Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2025) to imagine transformational change in Washtenaw County. Featuring special guests:\n\nMaria Ibarra-Frayre - Co-Executive Director\, We the People Michigan\nYodit Mesfin Johnson - Co-Founder\, FutureRoot\; Executive in Residence\, Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW)\nDesirae Simmons - Director\, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ)\; Ypsilanti City Council Member\, Ward 3\nJessica A.S. Letaw\, moderator - Ginsberg Center Community Leader in Residence ‘25-’26\; Co-Founder\, FutureRoot and the Co-Liberation Collaborative\n\nDinner is Provided. Event is free. Space is limited and registration is required. \n\n—--\nAbout The Book\n“Public policies in the United States are built on certain assumptions: that long-term prison sentences deter crime\, that corporate profits benefit everyone\, that police are the best way to ensure safety\, and that meritocracy ensures equal opportunity. Yet\, as public health expert Paul J. Fleming reveals\, mountains of evidence show that many of these widely accepted policies cause harm\, perpetuate inequities\, and even lead to premature death.\nIn Imagine Doing Better\, Fleming offers a bold vision for change that's rooted in public health principles of prevention—addressing problems at their root before they occur. Combining rigorous research\, historical analysis\, and compelling narratives\, he examines the deep flaws in policies governing health care\, education\, justice\, and the environment. Fleming unpacks how these systems were built\, why harmful assumptions persist\, and how they can be reimagined to promote equity\, sustainability\, and human dignity. Fleming challenges readers to rethink entrenched ideas by exploring thought-provoking questions like \"Are prisons a good investment?\" and \"Is education a ladder or a sieve?\". He highlights how budgets and policies reflect moral choices\, and he provides frameworks for advocacy and policymaking grounded in evidence and fairness.\nFleming paints a hopeful—yet urgent—picture of what's possible when societies invest in solutions that prioritize human dignity\, equity\, and sustainability. Accessible and inspiring\, Imagine Doing Better offers a hopeful roadmap to a future where all communities have the resources and opportunities to thrive.”
UID:145591-21897564@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145591
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Civic Learning Week 26,Faculty,Free,Small-group Discussion,Social,Social Impact,Staff,Washtenaw County
LOCATION:Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning
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DTSTAMP:20260204T152724
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Nonprofit Forum: Next-Gen Governance: Emerging Leaders and Innovations
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL.\nHow are next-gen leaders and emerging technologies transforming nonprofit governance? What new approaches will help nonprofits thrive?\n\nWe invite all local nonprofit professionals\, board members\, students\, alumni\, and community members to join us for the 2026 Annual Nonprofit Forum.\n\nAre you a student or early-career professional curious about how you might use your skills to contribute to nonprofit organizations?\nAre you a nonprofit staff or board member wanting to explore what engaging with emerging technologies\, leaders\, and governance approaches would look like at your organization?\nAre you interested in hearing directly from nonprofit leaders in our community who are implementing emerging approaches\, such as sociocratic governance\, in their work?\nJoin us for real-life insights from our speakers and the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion with dozens of like-minded community members.\n\nIf you aren’t already convinced\, this event has:\n\nFree registration\nFree and easy parking\nDinner included\nQuestions? Email boardfellows@umich.edu.
UID:145074-21896620@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145074
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Discussion,Graduate Students,Inclusion,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Tauber Colloquium
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DTSTAMP:20260223T100943
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Papier Mache Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Join the United Asian American Organizations (UAAO) and the U-M Seed Library to co-create the next generation of seed distribution systems on campus! Generously sponsored by LSA Sustainability\, these workshops will center on principles of creative re-use to hand-craft and paint papier-maché plastic capsule receptacles for future seed library vending machines. Light fare will be served\, and registration is limited to 18 participants per session. No previous experience required.
UID:144105-21894668@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144105
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Arts For All,Creative Reuse,planet blue,Sustainability
LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 5004
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DTSTAMP:20260306T151819
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Arab Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Trotter Multicultural Center and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs' Arab Heritage Month planning committee invites you to join us for the Arab Heritage Month Opening Ceremony for 2026. We’re excited to open a month dedicated to honoring Arab and Arab American stories\, culture\, and community with a keynote from Dr. Diana Abouali\, Director of the Arab American National Museum. Join us as we set the tone for the weeks ahead\, through reflection\, celebration\, and connection. We hope to see you there! Food provided.
UID:145950-21898172@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Rogel Ballroom
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DTSTAMP:20250827T123154
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus
DESCRIPTION:Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal.
UID:138182-21882548@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138182
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade
LOCATION:North Quad - Dining Hall
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DTSTAMP:20260306T090323
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T180000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:We Refuse: A Book Talk and Conversation on Resistance and Activism
DESCRIPTION:We Refuse: A Book Talk and Conversation on Resistance and Activism\, featuring award-winning historian and author Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson\, will explore historical moments throughout the African diaspora that have utilized both violent and nonviolent approaches to resistance. \nA panel conversation will follow the book talk featuring community organizer and entrepreneur Carlton R. Collins and Prof. Lauren Hood (Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning) to share their own experiences with resistance and building communities that promote thriving. \n\nThere will be limited number of books available. This event is free and open to the public.
UID:143879-21894199@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143879
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Black History Month,Book Talk,Central Campus,Civic Learning Week 26,Diaspora,Sessions,Trotter Multicultural Center
LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Multipurpose Rooms
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DTSTAMP:20260311T180023
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T183000
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SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Lesson and Social Dance
DESCRIPTION:Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be a student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes!\n \n WHEN:Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson\, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm!\n \n WHERE:Michigan League\, Vandenberg Room throughout Fall 2025911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\n \n COST:Admission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson\n \n LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS:Each last week of the month we are hosting live music during our social dances! Check out our separate event listing for full details.\n \n VOLUNTEER:Help us run the front desk! You get free admission and $5 in Swing Ann Arbor credit! Email swingannarbor@gmail.com to help out.\n \n Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography
UID:142684-21891295@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142684
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Michigan League, Vandenberg Room
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