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DTSTAMP:20260127T121532
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Hear to Heal: A Soundwalking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tune to the sounds of the world around us and find your own listening path.\n\nSoundwalking is the practice of taking an excursion with the purpose of listening to the world around you\, with particular attention to what we can hear but not see. You're invited to a workshop to learn the basics of soundwalking. You will develop a person practice and replicable route and have the option of recording your walk as part of community soundscape map that will be released as an album. \n\n5:00 - Introduction to soundwalking and best practices\n5:45-6:30 – Soundwalk\n6:45-7:30 – Debrief & dinner
UID:144299-21895131@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144299
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Art,Sustainability
LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room
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DTSTAMP:20250925T095602
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T183000
SUMMARY:Well-being:Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to gain better control of your thoughts and emotions? Our Psychological Clinic invites adults 18 and older to participate in our weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group sessions\, held virtually for your convenience. Learn practical skills for managing anxiety\, depression\, and challenging situations with the support of experienced clinicians and peers.\n\nWhy Choose DBT Group Therapy?\nGroup sessions offer unique benefits\, including opportunities to learn new techniques\, share experiences\, and build supportive connections. You’ll develop practical skills in mindfulness\, emotion regulation\, interpersonal effectiveness\, and distress tolerance—essential tools for managing strong emotions and handling stress. Research shows that connecting with peers in a supportive group environment encourages real-world growth\, accountability\, and lasting change.\n\nProgram Details:\n- Who: Adults 18+ interested in building coping skills\, managing emotions\, and improving relationships.\n- When: Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (via Zoom).\n- Structure: The program runs in ongoing 4-month cycles\, each focusing on a different theme.\n- Flexible Start: New participants can join at the first Tuesday session of any month.\n- Cost: $45 per session (insurance may help cover costs).
UID:139870-21886240@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139870
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:anxiety,Depression,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,mental health,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20251215T170055
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T193000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Appreciative Interviewing
DESCRIPTION:An advanced discussion of how to prepare for\, conduct\, and wrap up interviews/qualitative data gathering. In this session\, staff from U-M’s Ginsberg Center will share methods for skills in appreciative interviewing\, an approach to interviewing that emphasizes interviewee expertise and encourages interviewers to guard against deficit-based thinking. Throughout the session\, we’ll model discussions and activities from Ginsberg Center that you can use to prepare for interviewing\; in the process\, you’ll have the opportunity to practice skills that will strengthen your own communication be it in office hours\, classroom instruction\, supervision\, or other contexts.\n\nhttps://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/102933
UID:142760-21891434@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142760
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Graduate Professional Student Life,Human Resources,Student Affairs,Student Org,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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DTSTAMP:20251216T115942
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T190000
SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC - Interview Essentials: Achieve Interview Success
DESCRIPTION:Step into your interviews with confidence! In this session we’ll cover how to effectively prepare for interviews\, with a focus on behavioral questions and proven strategies to help you stand out. Learn what to expect\, how to frame your experiences and tips on how to leave a lasting impression. Pro Tip! Interview success comes from preparation – Don’t wing it!\n\nThis is a CoE event. Registration is encouraged in Career Forge.
UID:142804-21891655@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142804
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Workshop
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260402T102044
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T210000
SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours: Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:QMSS Community Hours are open to all students as a place to build community\, work\, study\, and get help & support from QMSS Peer Mentors and GSIs.\n\nQMSS Community Hours are designed to be a casual\, supportive\, weekly community-building and open study hours event for students in the QMSS Community (i.e.\, students previously or currently enrolled in any QMSS courses\, declared QMSS minors\, and student friends of the QMSS program). QMSS Community Hours are a supplement to traditional office hours during which students can come to chat with QMSS Peer Mentors\, make friends in the QMSS program\, and work independently or in groups on problem sets\, projects\, and/or exam studying.\n\nDuring Community Hours\, 1-2 GSIs from each QMSS 201 and QMSS 301 course will be present for at least 1 hour for potential student questions\, and there will be plenty of open space to work on your own or with friends without a GSI if that's what you prefer. QMSS Peer Mentors will always be present for the entire event to chat about navigating the QMSS minor\, finding\, applying for\, and getting offers for summer internships that utilize QMSS skills\, life as a student at the University of Michigan\, or anything else they've been thinking about lately and seeking additional support or resources for!\n\nOpen to all students! Light snacks will be provided & soft coffee house-style background music will be played during the events.\n\nThe image alt-text of the Winter 2026 QMSS Community Hours schedule is as follows:\n- Wednesday\, January 14 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, January 20 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, January 28 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, February 3 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, February 11 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, February 17 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, February 25 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, March 10 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, March 18 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, March 24 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, April 1 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, April 7 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, April 15 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, April 21 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm
UID:144192-21894865@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144192
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Free,Minors,Networking,Office Hours,Quantitative Methods,Social,Social Sciences,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110
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DTSTAMP:20260107T085848
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T193000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Staying Ahead of the Algorithm: Your Personal Deepfake Defense
DESCRIPTION:The digital world is evolving at lightning speed\, making it harder than ever to distinguish between what is real and what is cleverly manipulated by AI. Deepfakes are no longer a futuristic movie concept\; they are a current threat used in everything from sophisticated fraud schemes to targeted misinformation campaigns.\n\nJoin us for a Lifelong Learning webinar featuring the founders of ProbeTruth\, a leading deepfake detection software company building enterprise-grade tools to safeguard against synthetic content. You’ll learn from U-M experts: Khalid Malik\, Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at U-M-Flint\, and fellow alumna MJ Cartwright (’84 BSEE)\, an innovator and mentor with U-M Innovation Partnerships.\n\nDuring the session\, the experts will break down the mechanics of AI deception and empower you with practical strategies for recognizing and protecting against Deepfakes in your daily life.\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\nThe New Face of Fraud: Discover the real-world deepfake scams targeting individuals\, from voice cloning over the phone to convincing video impersonations.\n\nPractical Spotting Techniques: Get expert tips on the subtle “tells” that even the most advanced deepfakes often miss in video\, audio\, and images.\n\nSafe Media Consumption: Learn simple techniques for verifying content and protecting yourself and your family from misinformation.\n\nAsk the Experts: A live Q&A session with the founders of ProbeTruth.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain critical media literacy skills from U-M experts who are building the future of digital security.\n\nFor those that are attending in person\, there will be a networking opportunity in the EECS Atrium following the presentation.\n\nAbout the Experts & ProbeTruth. We are delighted that Dr. Malik and Ms. Cartwright are able to share their expertise and knowledge with us.\n\nMJ Cartwright (CEO of ProbeTruth\, U-M Alumna ’84)\nMJ Cartwright has led successful startup initiatives with disruptive technologies and positive social and business impacts. Her experience spans many different industries including manufacturing\, education\, healthcare\, medical devices\, and legal tech. She is currently a state-wide mentor with the University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships Team and CEO of ProbeTruth. Previously\, she was the CEO of Court Innovations that built and expanded the Matterhorn online dispute resolution (ODR) platform across the US. MJ volunteers on numerous nonprofit boards and holds an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and a BSEE from the University of Michigan.\n\nKhalid Malik (CTO of ProbeTruth\, Director of Cybersecurity at U-M-Flint)\nDr. Khalid M. Malik is the director of cybersecurity at the College of Innovation and Technology\, University of Michigan-Flint. His research focuses on decentralized decision support systems by employing multimodal\, federated\, trustworthy\, and neuro-symbolic AI. In cybersecurity\, he is researching forensic examiners for authenticity\, integrity\, and veracity of audios\, videos\, and images\, including deepfake detection. Dr. Malik is the founder and CTO of ProbeTruth\, Inc.\, leveraging multimodal and neuro-symbolic AI developed from his cybersecurity lab.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please select either the virtual attendance or in-person option when registering so we can plan accordingly. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Andrea Hyslop (andrea.m.hyslop@gmail.com) Go Blue!\n\nBy registering to attend a U-M Alumni Association sponsored club event\, you agree to abide by our code of conduct
UID:143361-21892948@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143361
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,College Of Engineering,Computer Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,engineering,Lecture
LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1500 EECS
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260109T123104
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000
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SUMMARY:Presentation:The History Behind KPop Demon Hunters
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the folklore\, history\, and cultural symbolism hidden within the megahit film K-Pop Demon Hunters? Join Dr. John Grisafi\, postdoctoral researcher at the Nam Center\, for a talk exploring the roots of Korean mythology and symbolisms that have inspired and shaped this cinematic phenomenon.\n   \n   This event is hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library and sponsored by the Nam Center for Korean Studies.  \n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact ask@aadl.org. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time to arrange.*
UID:143614-21893521@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143614
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,International,korean cinema,korean film,korean studies
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Lobby
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DTSTAMP:20251219T182308
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T195000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Food Literacy for All
DESCRIPTION:Food Literacy for All is a community-academic partnership course at the University of Michigan supported by the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative\, Program in the Environment\, School for Environment & Sustainability\, and our Michigan-based community partners. \n\nFrom January to April 2026\, Food Literacy for All features dynamic guest speakers each Tuesday evening (6:30-7:50 PM) to address the challenges and opportunities of diverse food systems. This year\, we will hear talks on changemaker chefs\, seed rematriation\, student food movements\, soil science and politics\, city urban agriculture directors\, labor practices in the meatpacking industry\, and much more. The course is primarily virtual and livestreamed as Zoom Webinars. \n\nRegister for free as a community member on our website. As a registrant\, you can attend the sessions that interest you/fit your schedule.\n\nRather participate for course credit in the Winter 2026 semester? Enroll in the 2-credit\, primarily virtual class as an undergraduate (ENVIRON 444) or receive graduate-level credit (EAS 444).
UID:142266-21890288@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142266
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,agriculture,Climate Change,Environment,environmental justice,food,Interdisciplinary,social justice,sustainability
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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