Exercise / Fitness:Open Practice Sessions
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Hoover St Studio
Our practice sessions include designated practice facilitators who will lead group activities, provide practice ideas, feedback, tips, and help guide the group! Group activities typically begin 15-20 minutes into the session, followed by open practice time that will be aided by facilitators. All levels are encouraged to attend, although 1 beginner lesson is recommended.

Fall 2025 dates:August 31st, September 7th, September 21st, October 5th, November 16th, December 7th

Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Notre Dame
2025-09-21 19:00 | Off Campus Location
Volleyball vs Notre Dame

Performance:Dan Rodriguez & Heather Maloney
2025-09-21 19:30 | ARK Reserved
Massachusetts-based “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables. While she eventually traded the quiet, structured life of a yogi for the kinetic life of a touring musician, the core of her songwriting has remained centered around the same curiosity about our inner world and the desire to articulate it through storytelling.

With over 1,000 international shows and 8 studio albums under her belt, she has released her most personal record to date, “Exploding Star”. Written in the wake of her father’s death, “Exploding Star” is a collection of 12 songs that Maloney originally had no intentions of recording or releasing until some of her closest friends and family convinced her otherwise.

Dan Rodriguez is a whiskey & beer drinking, fishing & hunting loving, motorcycle riding, quality food eating, hippie sympathizing, hobby farm running, people loving, husband & father who lives in Minneapolis and shares a life with his amazing wife and two adorable sons named Oak and Alder. Dan grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, MI, and moved to Minneapolis to study music. He stayed because he’s one of those crazy people that enjoys the snow and cold weather.

When not in his studio writing and cutting records, or on the road playing shows, Dan is usually playing in the woods with his boys, tending to his backyard chickens, eating fresh veggies from his wife’s huge garden, making syrup from their maple grove, or doing one of his many outdoor hobbies.

Other:Crafting Meeting
2025-09-22 00:00 - 23:59 | ROOM CHANGE - Outside the League
All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu
Time: 2-4pm
Location: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)
Room Change--Sept 7, Sept 28, Nov 9, Nov 16
Nonprofit Website: vipsfund.org
Instagram: @vipsfund

Exhibition:2025 Second Year Studio Exhibition
2025-09-22 07:00 - 22:00 | Off Campus Location
August 18 - October 24, 2025Exhibition Reception: September 11, 3-5 p.m.
"In their second year, Stamps students complete a major milestone: Second Year Studio (SYS). It’s a course where, per the syllabus, students 'develop the capacity to work independently by identifying, exploring, and pursuing a single independent project that involves multiple iterations.' Each student takes their own path, encountering questions that can shape the direction of their creative practice—how do I manage my time? How much constraint vs. freedom do I thrive on? What subject matter do I care about most deeply? How do my ideas about my future goals intersect with the work I want to make now? At the end of the semester, students formally report on their experience in a presentation called the Sophomore Review, and a faculty panel offers individualized feedback.
Until now, the classroom studios and review rooms have been the only place to catch a glimpse of the art and design work resulting from this pivotal course. Last year, Associate Dean for Academic Programs Rebecca Strzelec proposed something new: an exhibition installed throughout the Art & Architecture Building during the summer that would celebrate Second Year Studio work and help to welcome the community back in the Fall. This inaugural 2025 Second Year Studio Exhibition showcases our rising third-years and transfer students, and invites first-years and other newcomers to explore both the building, and the creative possibilities ahead. The show features 44 students who have volunteered to participate, yet it honors every Stamps major who reaches the SYS milestone.
The pieces on view span a wide array of media and capture a specific moment in each maker’s path—experiments in previously unfamiliar methods, emergent passions, creative risks taken, iterations and reiterations, and the seeds of so much future work."
- Sally Clegg, Lecturer and Student Exhibitions Coordinator
Exhibiting Artists and Designers

Robin Beaney
Adi Behar
David Byun
Zoë Corley
Chloe Dennis
Viktoriya Finyak
Maria Elena García-Murguía
Elisa Gasser
Olivia Glynn
Roe Halbert
Nadav Havilio
Dee Holmes
Ruby Hough
Urvi Joshi
Eunice Kim
Hannah Kryzhan
Ben Levitsky
Joyce Liu
Katelyn Ma
Alexandria Mainor
Erin Malone
Summer Mansi
Cheyenne Moore
Ella Moxon
Shafiq Muqit
Alex Nguyen
Anna Noh
Leanna Mokihana Paik
Eva Park
Michelle Peng
Eliana Pettigrew
Zainab Rahmani
Olivia Reed
Sky Roberts
Zachary Sebestyen
Oliver Lee St Cyr
Sophie Stillwagon
Veronica Weinberg
Caitlin Weingarden
Nala Arielle White
Ariel Williams
Silas Williams
Katherine Xu
Joy Yang

Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism
2025-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 | North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery
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.

The 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.

Campbell’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.

“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.

Snider’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.

Sandra 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.

Cassells’ 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.

By 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.

Shanna 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.

Sobel 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.

These 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.
Furthermore, 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.

Workshop / Seminar:2025-2026 America Reads Program Participation (GC)
2025-09-22 09:00 - 14:00 | League Ballroom

Careers / Jobs:2027 Evercore Summer Analyst Chicago - Industrials Coffee Chats
2025-09-22 09:00 - 23:55
Evercore is hosting virtual coffee chats for current Sophomores interested in recruiting for Evercore’s 2027 Chicago Industrials Investment Banking Summer Analyst Program. Coffee chats will include one 20 minute informational conversation with a member of the Chicago Industrialsteam at Evercore. To apply, please submit your resume by Sunday, November 16 at 11:55pm EST.
