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DTSTAMP:20260224T101438
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm.
UID:143999-21894482@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:history,Exhibition,Exhibit,Americana
LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room
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DTSTAMP:20260427T090939
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays 12-5 pm\nFridays 12-11 pm\nSelected Saturdays 12-5 pm
UID:138950-21884311@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:bentley library,astronomy,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history,bentley historical library,Astronomers
LOCATION:Detroit Observatory
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DTSTAMP:20260327T181513
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit.
UID:145492-21897429@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260409T121609
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T124500
SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 30-minute organ recital by Dr. James Kibbie\, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Organ.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department on Thursdays at 12:15pm on the Richards-Fowkes organ at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. \n\nThe series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. The Winter 2026 concert series begins on January 15 and it will continue weekly through April 16 (with the exception of April 2).
UID:143791-21894016@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143791
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Music,Free,Faculty
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20260416T122029
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Professional Profile Boost with CPD
DESCRIPTION:OGPS Career & Professional Development: Headshots & Resume Reviews\nAll OGPS-affiliated graduate students are invited to join the Career & Professional Development (CPD) team in the OGPS Lounge (THLS 2950) for a focused session on strengthening your professional profile.Participants will have the opportunity to receive a professional headshot taken by a photographer\, followed by a one-on-one resume or CV review with an OGPS career advisor. This event is designed to support your career exploration and enhance your job search materials with actionable feedback.
UID:146864-21899722@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146864
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:THSL 2950 & THSL 2955
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DTSTAMP:20260416T122029
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Continuous Improvement Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class\, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen\, why guessing can be risky\, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.\n\nWe use real stories\, small group activities\, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.\n*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course\, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.\nAfter the course\, you will know how to:\nExplain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or product\nRecognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen\nRealize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information\nUnderstand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust\, which is a tested way to solve problems\nLearn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team\nSession length: 2.5 hours\n\n
UID:102144-21895734@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102144
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:https://umich.zoom.us/j/91064776789?jst=2
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DTSTAMP:20260416T122030
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dialogue & Donuts
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's \nnew conversation game\, The Pluralism Playdeck. The Pluralism Playdeck is\n a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to\n practice the interpersonal skills they need to engage in compassionate and \nhonest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and \ndemographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about\n others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both \nsocial and professional settings.
UID:139479-21885634@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139479
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sessions
LOCATION:LSA Building Room 1040 (500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)
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DTSTAMP:20250930T101850
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Dialogue and Donuts
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's new conversation game\, The Pluralism Playdeck. The Pluralism Playdeck is a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to practice the soft skills they need to engage in compassionate and honest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both social and professional settings.
UID:139212-21885096@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139212
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Undergraduate Students,Discussion,Education,Free,Humanities,Intergroup Dialogue,Open Inquiry,Social,Undergraduate
LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040
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