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SUMMARY:Presentation:Supporting Family Caregivers: New Data\, New Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation's National Poll on Healthy Aging and the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for a webinar exploring the experiences\, needs\, and challenges of Michigan's caregivers. \n\nWe'll hear from U-M experts about recent poll findings from caregivers in the U.S. and Michigan\, including insights on:\n- The health and financial impacts of caregiving\n- Caregivers' awareness and use of available support resources \n- Beliefs about the government's role in paying for caregiving\n\nWe'll also be joined by leaders from the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan and AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services\, who will reflect on the poll findings and share solutions their organizations have built to better connect caregivers with the support they need. \n\nPresenters\nJeff Kullgren\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, M.S.\nDirector\, U-M National Poll on Healthy Aging\n\nFlorence Johnson\, Ph.D.\, R.N.\, M.S.N.\, M.H.A.\nAssistant Professor\, U-M School of Nursing\n\nSarah Patterson\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\nResearch Assistant Professor\, U-M Institute for Social Research\n\nStephanie Carpenter\, M.S.W.\nDirector of Planning & Advocacy\, AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services\n\nJenn Dubey\nOperations Manager\, Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan\n\nKari Sederburg\nVice President\, Programs\, Michigan Health Endowment Fund
UID:147958-21902616@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147958
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:National Poll On Healthy Aging,Aging
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DTSTAMP:20260504T113544
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T160000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Bayesian Generative Modeling of Latent Subpopulations with Non- parametric Distributions
DESCRIPTION:Across many scientific domains\, researchers increasingly collect large heterogeneous datasets containing multiple meaningful subpopulations whose labels are unavailable. These subpopulations may be related in complex ways\, and each may exhibit rich internal structure. Scientific analysis often requires not only assigning observations to latent subpopulations\, but also characterizing the distributional structure within each subpopulation. Mixture models provide a natural framework for this goal. However\, most existing work assumes that component distributions belong to specified parametric families\, which are almost always misspecified in practice. Capturing complex subpopulation structures therefore requires extending mixture models to allow nonparametric component distributions. This extension immediately raises fundamental challenges of identifiability and inference: since only the overall population distribution is observed\, it is unclear what should count as a distinct subpopulation\; when components are highly flexible\, it is unclear whether they can be separated\, especially in overlapping regions\; and even when separation is theoretically possible\, reliably estimating latent subpopulations remains a major inferential challenge. In this dissertation\, we address these theoretical and methodological challenges within a systematic Bayesian nonparametric framework.\nFirst\, we develop a unified framework based on mixtures of Dirichlet process mixtures (MDPMs) for two classes of nonparametric mixture structures: one in which components’ high-density regions are spatially differentiated\, and another in which components may fully overlap but are distinguished by contrasting density levels. We develop scalable algorithms and evaluate them through simulations and real-data applications in univariate and multivariate settings\, showing that component distributions can be accurately recovered under mild conditions.\nSecond\, we extend the approach to multivariate settings where component high-density regions are spatially differentiated but not convexly separable. To handle complex density-contour geometry\, we approximate these regions by unions of hypercubes and construct MDPMs over the resulting coverings\, allowing the model to learn component distributions with complex latent-support geometries. Simulation studies demonstrate strong performance across diverse settings.\nThird\, we provide theoretical support for the framework by establishing identifiability conditions for the first class of mixture structures. We further derive posterior contraction rates under the MDPM framework. These results show that MDPMs preserve the efficiency of learning the overall population density relative to a single Dirichlet process mixture\, while enabling latent nonparametric component distributions to be learned at a nearly polynomial rate\, substantially faster than the typical rates of nonparametric deconvolution.
UID:148073-21902919@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148073
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Dissertation
LOCATION:West Hall - 438
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DTSTAMP:20260506T132019
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Phillip J. Bowman Center Spring Faculty Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the close of the academic year with the Bowman CenterBowman Center Faculty Gathering\nMay 6\, 2026\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n@ Union Rec (545 S Main St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104)\nAs the semester comes to an end\, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of community\, conversation\, and celebration. This informal gathering offers a chance to reconnect\, reflect on the past year\, and continue building the relationships that sustain and strengthen our shared work.Faculty—and their families—are warmly welcome to attend.*Food and beverages will be served*Let’s mark the end of the semester with intention\, appreciation\, and a shared sense of possibility for what’s ahead.We hope you’ll join us!
UID:147923-21902406@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147923
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:545 S. Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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DTSTAMP:20260211T104938
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T173000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:A Conversation about Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Kara Zivin
DESCRIPTION:One in five women will experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or the first year postpartum. Blending personal narrative with research and policy insights\, this event explores maternal mental health challenges and the urgent steps needed to improve care for mothers and their families.\n\nJoin us as Kara Zivin speaks in conversation with Molly Spencer about Persevered: A Maternal Mental Health Memoir. Audience Q&A to follow discussion.\n\nThis event is open to the public but registration is appreciated.\n\nFor questions about this event\, please contact zivin.research@umich.edu.\n\nNote: This event will include discussion of serious mental health topics including suicide. We understand this material pose challenges for some people\, but discussing it is crucial to our understanding of maternal mental health. Our speakers will handle these topics with care and sensitivity.
UID:145356-21897165@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145356
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Mental Health,In Person,Faculty,Mental Health Awareness Month,Depression,Public Health,Public Policy,Storytelling
LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260505T095012
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T183000
SUMMARY:Other:Wonder Walk: It's Public Gardens Week!
DESCRIPTION:Public gardens\, like MBGNA\, are hubs of community learning\, collaboration\, and care. Celebrate Public Gardens Week with a guided evening walk. Meet MBGNA experts\, who will share some of the special gardens and collections that create warm\, welcoming\, and wonder-filled spaces.\n\n------\n\nMatthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE\, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.\n\nWednesday walks begin at 5:00 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start.
UID:148089-21902936@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148089
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Free,Nature
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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DTSTAMP:20260302T162354
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T173000
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SUMMARY:Well-being:Strengthening Skills: ADHD Group for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with organization\, time management\, or staying on track? Looking for strategies to better handle daily challenges? Our Psychological Clinic is excited to announce the return of our comprehensive\, evidence-based Strengthening Skills: ADHD Group for Adults this spring. Participants do not need an official ADHD diagnosis to join—any adult seeking practical tools for executive functioning is welcome.\n\nAbout the 8-Week ADHD Skills Group\n\nThis interactive\, in-person group program is designed to help adults develop stronger skills in organization\, prioritization\, and time management. Over eight weekly sessions\, participants will:\n\nLearn and practice new strategies in a structured\, supportive environment\nGain confidence and growth alongside others who understand executive functioning challenges\nBuild a toolkit that will help manage daily responsibilities and stressors\nWhy Group Therapy?\n\nChoosing group therapy means you benefit from the collective experience and support of others facing similar challenges. Practicing strategies with a group helps foster real improvement as you share experiences and encourage one another.\n\nProgram Details:\n\nWho: Adults seeking practical solutions and support for executive functioning challenges (no ADHD diagnosis required)\nWhen: Wednesday evenings\, 5:30 – 7:00 pm\,\nDates: April 29 to June 24\nWhere: In-person\, at 210 S. 5th Ave.\, downtown Ann Arbor
UID:146098-21898372@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146098
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Workshop,Undergraduate Students,Time Management,Staff,Graduate and Professional Students,adhd
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260210T092327
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000
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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Live Chat with a Lloyd Scholar!
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd Scholars for Writing and the Arts (LSWA) is a diverse living-learning community in Alice Lloyd Hall where students who are passionate about creativity in any form come together through innovative classes and unique extracurricular opportunities to grow as thinkers\, writers\, artists\, and leaders. All academic majors are welcome!\n\nDuring these virtual live chats\, prospective students will meet current LSWA students and leaders who will share their experiences in the program and answer any questions about life in LSWA. Contact lswa@umich.edu to RSVP!\n\nPlease RSVP at least 48 hours before the Live Chat.
UID:145298-21897025@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145298
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Prospective Undergraduate Students,Prospective Student,Free
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260303T152543
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T230000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres
DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows.
UID:146151-21898487@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor)
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