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DTSTAMP:20260317T083017
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T090000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Checkpoint 2 Seminar> Understanding how C. elegans solves its chromosome end protection and end replication problems
DESCRIPTION:Checkpoint 2 Seminar\nMentor: MCDB Professor Jayakrishnan \"JK\" Nandakumar
UID:146400-21899043@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146400
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,Graduate Students
LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 4150
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DTSTAMP:20260311T181512
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T170000
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:146483-21899180@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:20260310T091941
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T110000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Rahul Jha - Dissertation Defense
DESCRIPTION:Please join Rahul Jha for their dissertation defense titled \"Electrochemical Repurposing of Waste Poly(vinyl chloride)\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, March 20th\n*Time:* 9:00 AM\n*Where:* CHEM 1300\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 916 7430 5018\nPassword: 03202026
UID:146390-21898984@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146390
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Chemistry
LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1300
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DTSTAMP:20251215T163232
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T170000
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:142768-21891397@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts
LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260322T094645
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T190000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:30th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons
DESCRIPTION:Prison Creative Arts Project's Annual Exhibition is the largest and longest-running art show of its kind in the U.S. Now in its 30th anniversary\, this exhibition features over 800 original works by 600+ artists currently incarcerated in Michigan. The artwork featured in the exhibit is a testament to the resilience of artists and the power of art under the most difficult of circumstances – incarceration\, isolation\, and unimaginable loss. It is an important reminder of the connections that sustain us all\, both in the free world and behind the walls. \n\nGallery Opening and Celebration: March 17\, 2026\, 6-9pm\n\nGallery Hours following Opening Night:\nSun–Mon: 12pm–6pm\nTues–Sat: 10am–7pm\n\nGallery Closes: 5pm\, March 31\n\nDuderstadt Center Gallery\n2281 Bonisteel Blvd\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48109\n\nPresented 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:145409-21897274@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145409
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,North Campus,Social Justice,Visual Arts
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery
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DTSTAMP:20260320T092054
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T110000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bagels with Baro
DESCRIPTION:Bagels with Baro: A Conversation with Baro Hyun\nJoin us for a casual morning conversation with Rackham alumnus Baro Hyun\, Founder and CEO of LunaTone Inc.\, a Tokyo-based playable studio exploring how gaming and interactive digital environments can help prepare the next-generation workforce for the AI era.\nOver bagels and coffee\, Baro will share insights from his career journey\, from earning his PhD in aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan\, to working on advanced vehicle technologies at Hyundai Motor Company\, to consulting on innovation and esports strategy at KPMG\, and ultimately founding LunaTone.\nThis informal Q&A is a chance to hear about Baro’s work at the intersection of technology\, gaming\, and workforce development\, ask questions\, and connect with a fellow alum and students.\nBaro HyunFounder & CEO\, LunaTone Inc.Baro Hyun is the Founder and CEO of LunaTone Inc.\, a Tokyo-based Playable Studio focused on developing learning and workforce infrastructure for the AI era. Through gaming\, esports\, and interactive digital environments\, LunaTone designs programs that help organizations and institutions cultivate transferable skills\, leadership\, and collaboration required in rapidly evolving industries.Baro earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan\, where his research focused on human-in-the-loop autonomous systems for military applications. His earlier work included research on satellite attitude determination and control.Following academia\, he worked as an engineer at Hyundai Motor Company\, contributing to next-generation vehicle technologies including advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicles. He later transitioned into management consulting at KPMG Japan\, where he helped establish the firm’s gaming and esports advisory practice and led innovation initiatives including holographic manufacturing solutions recognized globally by Microsoft.Drawing on this multidisciplinary background\, Baro founded LunaTone to explore how gaming and interactive environments can function as platforms for education\, workforce development\, and organizational transformation. Today\, LunaTone collaborates with universities\, public institutions\, and industry partners across Asia\, the Middle East\, and North America to design applied learning programs and capability-building initiatives for the next-generation workforce.Baro is also the author of the book Demystifying Esports and frequently speaks on the intersection of technology\, gaming\, and future workforce development.
UID:146494-21899194@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146494
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:East Conference Room
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DTSTAMP:20260205T115211
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SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Bookworm #89 - Author Conversation with Molly Beer\, \"Angelica: For Love and Country in A Time of Revolution\"
DESCRIPTION:Panelists and featured guests discuss history topics with Angela Oonk in this webinar series.\n\nBy researching and writing the life and experiences of the ambitious\, charismatic Angelica Schuyler Church\, Beer tells the U.S. origin story from the perspective of a woman situated at the heart of the American Revolution and the founding era.\n\nFew women of the American Revolution have come through 250 years of US history with such clarity and color as Angelica Schuyler Church. She was Alexander Hamilton’s “saucy” sister-in-law\, and the heart of Thomas Jefferson’s “charming coterie” of artists and salonnières in Paris. Her transatlantic network of important friends spanned the political spectrum of her time and place\, and her astute eye and brilliant letters kept them well informed.\n\nIn telling Angelica’s story\, Beer illuminates how American women have always plied influence and networks for political ends\, including the making of a new nation.\n\nSponsored by The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Lifelong Learning program.
UID:145109-21896678@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145109
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,book discussion,Book Talk,Books,Culture,Literature,Talk,Virtual,William L Clements
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260314T100451
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T133000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Crafts & Candy
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Shapiro Library first floor lounge on March 20th from 10 am to 1:30 pm for a fun crafting session! If you've been working hard during midterms or just need a break from homework\, we will have paper\, origami\, and clay crafts for you to enjoy. We will also have some candies if you are craving a snack. This event is free for all students\, so come on down for a fun Friday morning!
UID:146599-21899336@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146599
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Free,Games,Social
LOCATION:Shapiro Library - First floor Lobby
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