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DTSTAMP:20260311T181512
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T090000
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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
UID:146483-21899176@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146483
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260325T103344
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T101500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Information Session for Admitted Transfer Students
DESCRIPTION:Join the Transfer Student Center staff to learn more about:\n\n	•	How to understand your transfer credit and how transfer credit will count towards degree requirements.\n	•	Orientation and registration: Registering for your first semester of classes.\n	•	Connecting with the department you plan to major in.\n	•	Understanding your housing options\n	•	Any other questions you may have.\n\nRegistration is required. Register with link at the right.
UID:142813-21891705@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142813
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Transfer Students,Transfer Student Center
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T090000
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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:142768-21891393@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,Visual Arts,North Campus,Free,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Humanities,Detroit
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260316T092052
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T113000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Study Days | March Magic
DESCRIPTION:Hello College of Engineering Students!This is a come-and-go casual shared working space like a library or office (you can work on homework\, writing\, research reading\, anything!) for only engineering graduate students to build community. Join us on March 16th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM in the Lurie Engineering Center (LEC) Johnson Rooms. There will be free snacks and swag!Please come by and join us! RSVP is not necessary but is encouraged to give us an approximate number of folks to expect!With care\,Jordan Peyton
UID:144502-21895430@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144502
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Lurie Engineering Center | Johnson Rooms
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DTSTAMP:20260331T063134
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T110000
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SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab
DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1915064Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC
UID:145614-21897593@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145614
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DTSTAMP:20260218T202426
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T150000
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:ASC Winter 2026 UMAPS Research Colloquium Series: Materials\, Resources\, and the Just Energy Transition in Africa
DESCRIPTION:This series features the Winter 2026 University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) fellows and their scholarly work. The talks prepared and presented by each visiting scholar are designed to promote dialogue on topics and to share their research with the larger U-M community.\n\nMonday\, March 16 | Materials\, Resources\, and the Just Energy Transition in Africa\n\nYetunde Ajayeoba (Nigeria) | “Energy band modulations in Molybdenum Disulfide/Zinc Sulfide-based van der Waals heterostructure for enhanced flexible optoelectronic applications”\n\nBahati Kayaga (Tanzania) | “Gender and Energy Access in Rural Tanzania”\n\nJanet Munakamwe (South Africa) | “Unlocking the Potential of Artisanal & Small-scale Mining (ASM) in the Just Energy Transition: Rethinking a Unified Pan-African Regulatory Framework”\n\nPlease register to attend: https://forms.gle/89CYfCjPpTrJAyGEA
UID:145711-21897722@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145711
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Colloquium,African Studies Center,African Studies
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 1010
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DTSTAMP:20260220T125113
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T140000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Friezes and geometry
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: A fundamental problem in distance geometry aims to recover a finite tuple of points\, viewed up to oriented isometry\, from a small collection of input measurements. This thesis explores approaches to this problem based on the use of frieze patterns\, numerical arrays whose entries satisfy certain local algebraic relations.\n\nThe thesis consists of two main parts. The first part focuses on quadratic 3-term relations that underlie Coxeter-Conway frieze patterns. It surveys and extends existing work interpreting the values appearing in these relations as geometric measurement data\, and establishes direct connections between several geometric contexts in which these relations arise.\n\nThe aim of the second part of the thesis is to exhibit the broader applicability of frieze patterns as a tool in distance geometry. We identify measurement data that determines a finite configuration of points on a two-dimensional sphere in three-dimensional Euclidean space. Extending the work of Fomin and Setiabrata\, we introduce spherical Heronian and Cayley-Menger frieze patterns that organize this measurement data. Like classical Coxeter-Conway frieze patterns\, these new frieze patterns exhibit glide symmetry and a form of the Laurent phenomenon.
UID:145589-21897561@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145589
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Dissertation,Graduate,Graduate Students
LOCATION:School of Education - 2340
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DTSTAMP:20251218T084741
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Making Durable Environmental Progress
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Stoner\, senior attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center\; former president of the Potomac Riverkeeper Network\; as former Acting Assistant Administrator for Water at the EPA\n\nBased on her decades of experience working to protect the environment\, especially clean water\, Stoner will discuss how to make environmental progress that lasts and that is less vulnerable to governmental transition flip flops and political divisiveness.
UID:142886-21891765@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142886
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Social Justice,Sustainability,Graduate Students,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering,Discussion,Energy,Environment,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate School,Activism,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Law,Politics,Pre-Law,Public Health,Public Policy,Social Impact
LOCATION:Jeffries Hall - 1020
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