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DTSTAMP:20251212T105136
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T090000
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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.
UID:142417-21890920@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Archaeology
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library
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DTSTAMP:20260303T144129
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T120000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Pollination Event Biotechnology: Nature-Inspired Innovation
DESCRIPTION:When researchers studied Gila monster venom\, they weren’t envisioning GLP-1 drugs or a multi-billion dollar sector improving the lives of hundreds of millions globally. Nature-inspired innovations have created transformative societal and economic impact\, and today\, advances in biotechnology hold potential for sectors ranging from energy and pharmaceuticals to materials science\, chemicals\, and manufacturing. Building on the roots of biotechnology to advance synthetic biology\, scientists modified yeast with genes from the wormwood plant to mass produce the lifesaving malaria drug artemisinin\, transforming a scarce natural remedy into an accessible global health solution. Advancements like the“reprogramming” of organisms to tackle challenges like breaking down waste streams\, and the use of microorganisms and enzymes to create bio-based products\, demonstrate the potential for moving these biotechnological breakthroughs from basic science to application.\n\nDesigned to spark novel ideas and scientific collaborations\, Bold Challenges’ Pollination events convene faculty from across campuses to share their work and uncover potential new interdisciplinary research directions\, laying the groundwork for competitive research projects. Join the Bold Challenges team in imagining a future built on self-healing concrete\, synthetic spider silk proteins stronger than Kevlar\, adaptive camouflage\, shape-memory medical devices and novel fuel sources that could help extend the life of our infrastructure\, strengthen human and planetary health\, improve energy efficiency and bolster national security.\n\nThe event will be held in the Vandenberg Room in the Michigan League on Friday\, April 17\, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This is an in-person event with no hybrid option available. Light breakfast and boxed lunches will be provided. Please register by April 3. Participants will be eligible to apply for $10\,000 in seed funding from Bold Challenges.
UID:146146-21898443@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146146
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Research,Research Development
LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenberg Room
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DTSTAMP:20260518T091620
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Resistance is Fertile: Celebrating 30 Years of Cultivating Change
DESCRIPTION:Resistance Is Fertile honors the founding moment of the Institute for Research on Women & Gender\, while speaking to the present. The institute was established because faculty members believed that research on women\, gender\, and sexuality required an institutional commitment to thrive. That belief was itself a form of resistance—to disciplinary silos\, to marginalization\, to the idea that such scholarship was peripheral.\n\nThis theme reminds us that resistance is not merely reactive\; it is constructive. When rooted in collaboration and sustained through infrastructure\, it produces knowledge that reshapes disciplines\, institutions\, and public life.\n\nThis exhibit celebrates 30 years of IRWG—its history\, its programs\, and the people whose vision and labor built it into what it is today. Through archival materials\, milestones\, and stories\, we trace the evolution of an institute that has continually expanded the boundaries of research in women\, gender\, and sexuality.\n\nThis exhibit centers growth\, collaboration\, and intellectual creativity—honoring the sustained efforts\, bold ideas\, and collective care that have shaped IRWG’s legacy and continue to guide its future.\n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm.
UID:148280-21903659@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148280
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Women History,women's studies,Women's And Gender Studies,Activism,gender,Gender Based Violence,women
LOCATION:Lane Hall
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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T170000
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:142768-21891425@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual Arts,North Campus,Humanities,Free,Exhibition,Detroit,Culture,ArtsEngine
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260319T144420
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T090000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:The Michigan Model for Siting Renewable Energy: Policy\, Implementation\, and Impact
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Model for Siting Renewable Energy: Policy\, Implementation\, and Impacts will examine how renewable energy siting policy moves from concept to practice\, using Michigan’s experience as a case study with national relevance. The event will be emceed by Sarah Mills\, director of the University of Michigan’s Center for EmPowering Communities and associate professor of practice at U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning.\n\nThe symposium will open with Nelson Falkenburg from Clean Tomorrow providing a national perspective on renewable energy siting\, exploring why siting has become a central challenge in the clean energy transition\, and how state and local policies are shaping what gets built across the country. This session will situate Michigan’s experience within broader political\, regulatory\, and community dynamics influencing renewable energy deployment nationwide.\n\nThe focus will then shift to Michigan\, with Dan Scripps\, chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC)\, taking us back to the Fall of 2023\, describing the origins of the Michigan model in Public Act 233 of 2023 (PA 233). He will talk about what prompted the move to reform the state’s siting laws\, and what priorities shaped the law that emerged.  \n\nMadeleine Krol from UM’s Center for EmPowering Communities will then outline in detail the mechanics of the Michigan model\, describing the three primary permitting pathways for large-scale projects in the state. She will also discuss how the Renewables Ready Communities Award\, which provides a financial incentive to local governments that permit projects locally\, is an integral part of the Michigan model. \n\nThe symposium will conclude with a panel discussion featuring Sarah Mullkoff (Michigan Public Service Commission)\, Laura Sherman (Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council)\, and Catherine Kaufman (Bauckham\, Thall\, Seeber\, Kaufman & Koches PC)\, leaders from varied viewpoints who were each influential in shaping the implementation of PA 233. Moderator Liesl Clark from UM’s School for Environment and Sustainability will ask the panel to reflect on how their expectations in the lead-up to the passage of PA 233 compare with their on-the-ground experiences in its implementation. Panelists will also consider lessons learned to date and what Michigan’s experience suggests for future renewable energy siting efforts.\n\nTogether\, the program is designed to inform discussion and support a clearer understanding of what effective renewable energy siting looks like in practice.\n\nThis event is presented by Taubman College Urban and Regional Planning\, the Center for EmPowering Communities\, and Taubman College Climate Futures.
UID:146775-21899607@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146775
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Urban And Regional Planning,Sustainability,Public Policy,Energy And The Environment
LOCATION:Art and Architecture Building - Taubman Commons
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DTSTAMP:20260417T092032
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T100000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RSG GPSAW 2026 Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Rackham Student Government (RSG) is proud to present the following events for Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) 2026! Register now to enjoy FREE Zumba\, games\, and food!Monday (4/13) – RSG x RELATE 3MT Final Round & Awards* [ROOM CHANGES!]Tuesday (4/14) – RSG Stress Less Zumba (class by Michigan Recreation)Thursday (4/16) – RSG Board Game & Snacks*Thursday (4/16) – RSG Stress Less Zumba (class by Michigan Recreation)Friday (4/17) – RSG Fortune Fragels* (\"Fried Bagel\")* Event includes free food.Some events require registration for a specific time slot to ensure we stay within room capacity.
UID:147001-21900552@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147001
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:Rackham Building, 4th Floor, West Conference Room
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DTSTAMP:20260302T171502
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T100000
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SUMMARY:Other:Artwork Pickup: 30th Annual Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Duderstadt Gallery or the PCAP Studio to collect your artwork from the 30th Annual Exhibition. Please bring your receipt or notification letter. \n\nMarch 31 and April 1 artwork pickup is at the Duderstadt Center Gallery. \n\nApril 14\, 16\, and 17 artwork pickup is at the PCAP Studio.\n\nThe PCAP Studio is located in the rear hallway of the Campus Safety Services Building (1239 Kipke Dr)\, located across the parking lot from the Crisler Center. Short-term guest parking is available in the designated \"DPSS Visitor\" spots near the building entrance.\n\n● GPS Tip: Use the physical address (1239 Kipke Dr) for GPS. Searching for the building name may route you to the wrong entrance.\n● Entrance: Enter through the double doors marked \"Division of Public Safety and Security.\"\n● Inside the Building: Walk straight past the main desk toward the door leading to a long hallway. Note: You do not need to check in at the DPSS desk.\n● The Studio: Walk to the very end of the hallway and turn right. The PCAP Studio is immediately on your right in Room 1400.\n\nSponsors\nThe 30th Annual Exhibition is presented with support from Michigan Arts and Culture Council\, Bank of Ann Arbor\, Eckhart Tolle Foundation\, Arts Initiative\, The Carceral State Project\, Center for World Performance Studies\, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Department of Sociology\, Institute for the Humanities\, Residential College\, School of Social Work.
UID:145433-21897350@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145433
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Social Justice,Art
LOCATION:Campus Safety Services Building - 1400
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DTSTAMP:20260206T110057
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T113000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Bookworm #90- Author Conversation with Don James McLaughlin\, \"Phobia and American Literature\, 1705–1937: A Therapeutic History\"
DESCRIPTION:Panelists and featured guests discuss history topics with Clements staff in this webinar series. In this conversation\, author Don James McLaughlin explores how phobia — first tied to diseases like hydrophobia (rabies) — became a flexible suffix attached to various fears and social concerns\, shaping political\, medical\, and aesthetic thought from the colonial period through the early 20th century.\n\nMcLaughlin traces the emergence and evolution of phobia as a concept in American culture long before it became established in modern psychology. McLaughlin challenges the idea that phobia only gained prominence with late-19th-century psychiatry\, showing instead that the term’s roots extend back to early American literary and medical discourses.
UID:145160-21896746@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145160
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:history,William L Clements,Virtual,Talk,Podcast,Literature,Event,american culture,american history,Americana,book discussion,Book Talk,Books,Discussion
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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