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DTSTAMP:20251020T095741
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T080000
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SUMMARY:Other:2025 First-Generation Celebration Week
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan and the First-Gen Gateway celebrate first-generation college students November 3rd - 7th in honor of National First-Generation College Student Day! We will organize events all week long to support and bring visibility to the nearly 4\,000 first-generation college students on our campus.\n\nSee all events tagged in the links.\n\nSearch the #firstgenweek tag to see all the events!\n\nFirst Gen Week Events:\n- Monday (11/3\; 10 - 2 PM): First-Gen Celebration Week Kickoff\n- Tuesday (11/4\; 12-1 PM): Agency and Affirmation: Enhancing Support for our First-Gen Trailblazers” (a special session for university faculty\, staff and UM community)\n- Wednesday (11/5\; 6 - 7 PM): Alumni Voices: Navigating First-Gen Journeys to Career Success\n-Friday (11/7\;  12 - 4) Operation Graduation (University Career Center)
UID:139509-21885666@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139509
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:First-gen,First-gen-week,First-generation,Firstgenweek
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DTSTAMP:20251103T091255
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T200000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:ASC Event. African Women Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:A three-day celebration of the creativity\, resilience\, and global impact of African women in cinema.\n\nFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Registration is required:\nhttps://myumi.ch/R39pD\n\nThe event features award-winning filmmakers from across the continent alongside University of Michigan faculty experts for film screenings\, Q&A sessions\, and panel discussions. Conversations will address topics such as representation\, gender\, and the changing landscape of African media—creating space for dialogue among filmmakers\, scholars\, students\, and the broader community.\n\nAWFF 2025 highlights six remarkable works by women filmmakers from across the continent\, each exploring resilience\, representation\, and the transformative power of film.\n\n*The Burning Field *(Ghana\, 2019) by Justin Weinrich and Anita Afonu. A documentary on the human and environmental cost of Ghana’s e-waste industry.\n\n*Dark Side of Glory* (Kenya\, 2021) by Sarah Owendi Ayitso. Exposes the exploitation and violence faced by elite female athletes in Kenya’s high-pressure sports culture.\n\nPremiere Screening: *MWEM FO: My Queen Mothers Shadow* (Cameroon/USA\, 2025) by Frieda Ekotto & Marthe Djilo Kamga. A reflective film exploring memory\, matrilineal heritage\, and identity.\n\n*Money\, Freedom: A Story of CFA Franc* (Senegal\, 2022) by Katy Léna Ndiaye. Examines the colonial origins and political weight of West Africa’s shared currency.\nReserve your tickets: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=973548&eventId=973487\n\n*Standing on Their Shoulders* (South Africa\, 2018) by Xoliswa Sithole. Recounts the 1956 march of 20\,000 women against apartheid pass laws and its legacy in today’s activism.\nReserve your tickets: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=973546&eventId=973477\n\nPremiere Screening: *Henna* (Nigeria\, 2025) by Sophia Muhammed. The story of a young girl from northern Nigeria confronting child marriage\, abuse\, and the search for freedom and self-worth.\nReserve your tickets: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/?showingId=973547&eventId=973483\n\nThe festival will also welcome Mahen Bonetti\, founder and executive director of African Film Festival\, Inc.\, as the keynote speaker. Renowned internationally for her vision and decades of advocacy\, Bonetti continues to champion African cinema and amplify its voices on the global stage.\n\nAlongside film screenings and the keynote\, the festival includes a series of panels led by U-M faculty experts\, guest filmmakers\, and actors. The sessions examine the intersections of gender\, technology\, heritage\, and creative practice in African cinema.\n\nPanel topics include:\nWomen Making Films in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities\nToxic Circuits: Uncovering the Global Afterlives of E-Waste Through the Lens of Film\nPreserving History: Women’s Activism and the Power of Representation in African Films\nFilmmaking in Africa: The Nollywood Example\nTechnologies\, Artificial Intelligence\, and the Future of Filmmaking in Africa\nBuilding Bridges\, Making Movies: Africa Connects to Its Diaspora\n\nThe African Women Film Festival honors the art\, courage\, and vision of African women filmmakers and is open to all who believe in the power of film to connect cultures and inspire change.\n\nVisit https://ii.umich.edu/asc/news-events/events/awff2025.html for more details.\n\n= = =\nAWFF is organized by the African Studies Center (ASC) at the University of Michigan and made possible with support from: Office of the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning – Global Michigan\, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Department of English Language and Literature\, Global Islamic Studies Center\, International Institute\, and other campus partners.\n\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact asc-contact@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:140718-21887530@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140718
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:African Studies,African Studies Center,Anthropology,Area Studies,Art,conference,Discussion,Film,film screening,Humanities,Media,Storytelling,symposium,women's studies
LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenberg, Henderson, and Hussey
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DTSTAMP:20250904T104107
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world.   Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate.  This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present.  Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change.  Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints.  \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability.
UID:138082-21881869@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Detroit,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Festival,Free,Humanities,Natural Sciences,Nature,Science,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20250827T165212
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T170000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:New Ways of Analyz(s)ing Variation 53 (NWAV 53)
DESCRIPTION:New Ways of Analyz(s)ing Variation 53 (NWAV 53) will be held at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor\, November 5-7\, 2025. In response to the needs of the world’s moment and in synergy with the Linguistic Society of America’s Language\, Conflict\, and Peace-Making initiative\, the theme for this year’s conference is Sociolinguistics\, Conflict\, Justice and Peace.\n\nWe welcome submissions on all areas of language variation and change\, and particularly submissions for work aligned with our theme:\n    - Variation in underrepresented\, minoritized\, and oppressed communities\n    - Language in zones of political and social conflict\n    - Language study as a mechanism for the promotion of justice and peacemaking\n    - New at NWAV 53: Scholarly Teaching of Sociolinguistics and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as it relates to sociolinguistics.\n\nOur plenary speakers will be:\n    - Sharese King\, University of Chicago\n    - Alicia Beckford Wassink\, University of Washington\n    - Lal Zimman\, University of California\, Santa Barbara\n\nIf you have any questions regarding the conference\, please email nwav53questions@umich.edu!
UID:138175-21882488@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138175
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:conference
LOCATION:Michigan League
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DTSTAMP:20250908T171134
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T163000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Brothers and Uncles\, Kings and Typecutters
DESCRIPTION:Explore the evolution of the printed page through the prism of one remarkable family of scholar-printers. \n\nPrinting changed the speed and scale at which information circulated. Over a century\, scholarly printers competed to produce carefully edited editions. As they produced more and more\, they developed methods\, such as page-layout and indices\, to make their books easy to read\, and they created dictionaries and reference books so a reader could get more from their books.\n\nThe Estienne family of printers are among the most renowned and long-lasting printing houses of the era. Family links and investment in scholarly training helped them to sustain a business in the print trade for six generations in France and Switzerland.\n\nThe Special Collections Research Center holds nearly 80 imprints dating from the first years of the sixteenth century into the reign of Louis XIV. View nineteen examples chosen to show the breadth of the Michigan Estienne collection in an era of amazing change.\n\nImage: Detail from \"Polemōnos\, Himeriou\, kai allōn tinōn meletai\,\" by Henri Estienne\, Paris 1567. The Olive tree device is the best-known emblem of the Estienne house\, surviving in over a dozen forms. First used by Robert I in 1526\, it refers to a passage in Romans 11 that praises humility in the face of divine will.
UID:139020-21884614@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139020
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Exhibit Space, Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor
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DTSTAMP:20250904T103904
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T090000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station.
UID:138080-21881786@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Free,Natural Sciences,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level
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DTSTAMP:20260224T144435
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T100000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule.
UID:134855-21881708@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20251118T140117
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids
DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M.
UID:139065-21884768@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,advocacy,Art,Education,Exhibition,free,Human Rights,immigration,Inequality,institute for research on women and gender,irwg,public health,research,social inequality,social justice,Storytelling,Visual Arts
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor
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