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DTSTAMP:20260217T131504
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Threats to independent government oversight
DESCRIPTION:Paul Martin spent nearly 40 years in public service and can share reflections on the importance of government oversight to American democracy.\n\nHe was Inspector General at USAID until February\, 2025. Since then\, he has written and spoken in print and television interviews and documentaries regarding the closure of USAID and\, more broadly\, the damage to the almost half-century-old system of independent oversight by Inspectors General in light of the firing of 20 Presidentially appointed IGs since late January.\n\nIn addition to his time as Inspector General at USAID\, he served as the presidentially appointed/Senate confirmed IG at NASA for 14 years\, the Deputy IG at the Department of Justice\, and Vice Chair of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee that coordinated oversight of $5 trillion in emergency federal pandemic spending.\n\nMartin holds a degree in journalism from Penn State. He began his career as a newspaper reporter in Greenville\, South Carolina\, and later attended Georgetown Law School after catching what he described as the \"law bug\" while covering courts for the newspaper.
UID:145629-21897608@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145629
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Ethics,Ford School,Ford School Of Public Policy,Free,Free For Students,Gerald R Ford School Of Public Policy,Leadership,Public Policy,Usaid
LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Annenberg Auditorium (1120)
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DTSTAMP:20260210T114044
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T183000
SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Spring Mindful Movement
DESCRIPTION:How does our body shift from winter to spring? A gentle mindful movement sequence to restore after a lot of activity (for all levels standing.) Conscious movement for safe back care. Learn how to balance all the increased activity with stopping and savoring the beauty blooming in nature\, body\, and mind. Share with others the ways you have enjoyed emerging from Michigan winters through creating gardens\, physical movement\, or other physical self-care tools for the springtime body. \n\nFree and open to the public\, no registration required.
UID:145307-21897040@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145307
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,Nature Rx,Outdoors,Well-being
LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens
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DTSTAMP:20260210T094456
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T170000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Thriving in STEM | \"Art of the Heart\" Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS THE MISSING LINK IN TODAY'S MEDICAL CARE DELIVERY?\n\nMedical school training has historically relied on the biological sciences\, and their application\, for diagnosis and treatment\, with technology an adjunct to care. Although many major medical schools now incorporate “doctoring” into their curriculum\, traditional medical training lacked an emphasis on the psycho-social aspects of the doctor-patient relationship.\n\nJoin the “Art of the Heart: The Doctor-Patient Partnership” book discussion to explore the solution as author\, Jay H. Kleiman\, M.D.\, recounts the profound career moments that define the doctor-patient partnership\, illuminating the path toward preventing physician burnout. \n\nHOW DO I GET THE BOOK?\n\nBook copies are available on Amazon for $10\, in both paperback and Kindle versions (and free for students with Kindle Unlimited).  If you need financial assistance purchasing the book\, complete this GoogleForm (myumi.ch/z98zn) by Tuesday\, February 17 to have a copy provided for you. \n\nWHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE BOOK DISCUSSION EVENT?\n\nA virtual Book Discussion will be held on Wednesday\, March 11 from 5 - 6 PM with the author\, Jay H. Kleiman\, M.D.\, and his wife\, Georgi.  This will provide you the opportunity to directly engage with the author and his spouse to learn from their lived experiences.  A set of discussion prompts and questions is available to view in advance\; however\, live questions from participants are highly encouraged.
UID:145168-21896755@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145168
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Basic Science,biology,Biopsychology\, Cognition\, And Neuroscience (Bcn),Biosciences,Books,Central Campus,chemistry,Discussion,First-gen,first-generation,Free,Health & Wellness,literary,Literature,Medicine,Natural Sciences,Neuroscience,Newnan,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Open To All Majors,physics,pre health,Pre-Health,Prospective Graduate Students,science,science learning center,Sessions,slc,Storytelling,the career center,transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women In Science,Women In Science And Engineering,Women In Stem
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DTSTAMP:20260204T093659
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T170500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T193000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Student Art Meetup: Introductory Woodcarving at the Ann Arbor District Library
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to explore art in the Ann Arbor community? Come join us for an introductory woodcarving workshop! At this event\, we will use carving knives and blocks of wood to create a traditional \"old man\" face (all materials provided). \n\nWe will meet right outside the Sweetwaters in the Michigan Union at 5:05 PM\, and walk together for 10 minutes to the Ann Arbor District Library in downtown Ann Arbor. Hope to see you there!
UID:145035-21896570@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145035
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Meetups,arts,Artsrx
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DTSTAMP:20260311T120228
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Other:Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to network in the creative industry? Join Stamps in Color for an open discussion with directors Karl Blomberg and Abe Zverow of creative video production company Breakfast Worldwide! MGFX Designer Matt Geerling will also join us!\n\n\nThis event welcomes creatives\, artists\, designers\, filmmakers\, and anyone interested in the creative process!
UID:146368-21898962@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146368
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LOCATION:Art and Architecture Building
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DTSTAMP:20260226T161545
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:BLI Community Meeting: IMPROV as leadership
DESCRIPTION:Improv isn’t just for the stage —it’s becoming a go-to skill builder for students who want to stand out. Whether you’re leading a group project\, pitching an idea\, interviewing for internships\, or speaking up in class\, improv helps you think on your feet and communicate with confidence.  \n\nJoin Felix\, a BLI Applied Leadership Fellow\, for an event that is less about “performing” and more about showing up\, staying present\, and realizing you’re capable of handling whatever comes your way—with a little creativity and a sense of humor.\n\nWe will ditch the script and embrace the unexpected - learning to roll with unexpected moments\, laugh at mistakes\, and trust your ideas. NO EXPERIENCE needed for this fun and engaging event! \n\nBonus: Chinese dinner for all participants
UID:146003-21898254@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146003
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Collaborative,Dinner,Free,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Networking,Professional Development
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th floor
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DTSTAMP:20260217T105626
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Imagine Doing Better in Washtenaw County
DESCRIPTION:Edward Ginsberg Center presents a special book event with Paul Fleming PhD MPH\, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity\, U-M School of Public Health.\nJoin local community leaders and Paul Fleming\, author of Imagine Doing Better: Why Policies Backfire and How Prevention Thinking Can Change Everything (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2025) to imagine transformational change in Washtenaw County. Featuring special guests:\n\nMaria Ibarra-Frayre - Co-Executive Director\, We the People Michigan\nYodit Mesfin Johnson - Co-Founder\, FutureRoot\; Executive in Residence\, Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW)\nDesirae Simmons - Director\, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ)\; Ypsilanti City Council Member\, Ward 3\nJessica A.S. Letaw\, moderator - Ginsberg Center Community Leader in Residence ‘25-’26\; Co-Founder\, FutureRoot and the Co-Liberation Collaborative\n\nDinner is Provided. Event is free. Space is limited and registration is required. \n\n—--\nAbout The Book\n“Public policies in the United States are built on certain assumptions: that long-term prison sentences deter crime\, that corporate profits benefit everyone\, that police are the best way to ensure safety\, and that meritocracy ensures equal opportunity. Yet\, as public health expert Paul J. Fleming reveals\, mountains of evidence show that many of these widely accepted policies cause harm\, perpetuate inequities\, and even lead to premature death.\nIn Imagine Doing Better\, Fleming offers a bold vision for change that's rooted in public health principles of prevention—addressing problems at their root before they occur. Combining rigorous research\, historical analysis\, and compelling narratives\, he examines the deep flaws in policies governing health care\, education\, justice\, and the environment. Fleming unpacks how these systems were built\, why harmful assumptions persist\, and how they can be reimagined to promote equity\, sustainability\, and human dignity. Fleming challenges readers to rethink entrenched ideas by exploring thought-provoking questions like \"Are prisons a good investment?\" and \"Is education a ladder or a sieve?\". He highlights how budgets and policies reflect moral choices\, and he provides frameworks for advocacy and policymaking grounded in evidence and fairness.\nFleming paints a hopeful—yet urgent—picture of what's possible when societies invest in solutions that prioritize human dignity\, equity\, and sustainability. Accessible and inspiring\, Imagine Doing Better offers a hopeful roadmap to a future where all communities have the resources and opportunities to thrive.”
UID:145591-21897564@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145591
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Books,Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Civic Learning Week 26,Faculty,Free,Small-group Discussion,Social,Social Impact,Staff,Washtenaw County
LOCATION:Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning
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DTSTAMP:20260204T152724
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T173000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Nonprofit Forum: Next-Gen Governance: Emerging Leaders and Innovations
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL.\nHow are next-gen leaders and emerging technologies transforming nonprofit governance? What new approaches will help nonprofits thrive?\n\nWe invite all local nonprofit professionals\, board members\, students\, alumni\, and community members to join us for the 2026 Annual Nonprofit Forum.\n\nAre you a student or early-career professional curious about how you might use your skills to contribute to nonprofit organizations?\nAre you a nonprofit staff or board member wanting to explore what engaging with emerging technologies\, leaders\, and governance approaches would look like at your organization?\nAre you interested in hearing directly from nonprofit leaders in our community who are implementing emerging approaches\, such as sociocratic governance\, in their work?\nJoin us for real-life insights from our speakers and the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion with dozens of like-minded community members.\n\nIf you aren’t already convinced\, this event has:\n\nFree registration\nFree and easy parking\nDinner included\nQuestions? Email boardfellows@umich.edu.
UID:145074-21896620@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145074
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Activism,Discussion,Graduate Students,Inclusion,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Tauber Colloquium
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