BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UM//UM*Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T181620 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T163000 SUMMARY:Performance:Collaborative Piano Class Recital DESCRIPTION:Students from the Collaborative Piano Studio of Professor Ana María Otamendi perform a recital. UID:147687-21901572@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147687 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T142022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:New Transfer Student Information Session DESCRIPTION:We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program\, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days to accommodate as many students as possible\, and you only need to attend one session before you apply.  If you are unable to attend an information session\, we highly recommend emailing our team (umsi\,.undergrad@umich.edu) to make sure you have all of the necessary details or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with a student ambassador or admissions advisor.These information sessions are for students interested in transferring to UMSI from outside of the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus. UID:144442-21902405@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144442 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T160239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Virtual Canvas Accessibility for Panorama Training DESCRIPTION:Join ITS-Accessibility for an engaging\, in-depth training session on using Panorama to enhance the accessibility of your Canvas course site. Panorama is a powerful accessibility tool integrated into Canvas that enables instructors and instructional support staff to create\, scan\, and fix digital content for accessibility directly within Canvas. In addition\, Panorama allows students to automatically generate alternative formats of Canvas content and attached files\, ensuring materials are accessible in the formats that work best for them. This training will provide practical guidance and step-by-step demonstrations to help you identify and resolve potential accessibility barriers\, making your Canvas course more inclusive and user-friendly for everyone. UID:147814-21901995@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147814 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:accessibility,Digital Accessibility LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T162739 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T173000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:CEW+ Graduation Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join CEW+ for our Graduation Celebration as we mark the end of the term and honor all the graduating students connected to the Center. We’ll recognize students connected to CEW+ through scholarships\, fellowships\, membership in MCaSP or Roots & Wings\, and through their work. Join us on Wednesday\, April 29\, 3:30-5:30 pm\, for a welcoming gathering to share food\, drinks\, and some carefree fun at the Ann Arbor City Club.\n\nThe event will feature a family-friendly graduation ceremony for CEW+ affiliated students who completed their degrees in fall 2025 and winter 2026\, or who are expecting to graduate in spring/summer 2026. Robes and caps are encouraged but not required. Graduating students will also receive a custom CEW+ stole.\n\nIn addition\, continuing students\, scholar alumni\, and friends of the Center are welcome to join the event to show their support and be inspired by the 2026 graduates. Family\, supporters\, and kids of all ages are welcome at the event.\n\nThe CEW+ Graduation Celebration intends to honor each graduate and all of the people who have supported them on their way to this milestone. Come as you are and be celebrated!\n\nPlease register by 11:59 PM on Sunday\, April 26th. UID:146926-21899798@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146926 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Caregiver,Caregivers,center for the education of women,cew,Cew+,Family,first-generation,Graduate and Professional Students,graduate students,Graduation,Nontraditional Students,Parents,Queer Trans Indigenous People of Color-QTIPOC,Student Caregiver,Student Caregivers,Student Parent,Student Parents,Students With Children,transfer students,Women In Engineering,Women In Science,women in science and engineering,Women In Stem,women leaders,women of color LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T152020 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T154000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ruthven Massage Day - April 29 DESCRIPTION:The Ruthven Wellness Committeehas organized a monthly massage program where you can sign up for a15-minute massage at $1/minute. (The sign ups are slotted every 20 minutes to accommodate for cleaning in between.)You may sign up for 2 consecutive slots for $30 for 30 minutes\, however\, please do not sign up for more than that. These are popular\, so please drop your session if you can no longer make it.Accepted forms of payment at time of session: Cash\, cards\, and apps (PayPal\, Cash App\, Venmo\, Zelle)Location: Ruthven Room #0264 (located in the basement on the left-hand side before the Wellness Room) UID:147317-21900745@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147317 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Ruthven Room #0264 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T152021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:End of the year Banquet (African Graduate Student Association) DESCRIPTION:This is a cultural night event\, celebrating the AGSA community.Come join us as we celebrate the 2025/2026 graduating students and the end of the session in fashion and style. UID:147482-21901096@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147482 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:4th Floor Rackham Assembly Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T141740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T173000 SUMMARY:Performance:Translation Reading & Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Join us as we share the translations we’ve worked on this semester in various languages. All are welcome to join the open mic and share their own translations\, translations by other authors\, or any other poetry you love.\n\nFun\, easy\, end-of-semester celebration in the outdoors!\n\nWhat to bring? Please bring translations\, poems\, friends\, picnic blankets\, and folding chairs for your own convenience. Some chairs will be available\, but since this is an outdoor space\, seating will be limited. \n\nWhen? Wednesday\, April 29\, 4PM.\n\nWhere? Location: LRC Courtyard\, geolocation here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w8fpqDBuk1H3KD797?g_st=ic. Directions: navigate to the intersection of E Washington St. & S. Thayer St. Approach the North Quad buildings via the front plaza\, then proceed under the archway on the left side. There is a staircase leading down into the courtyard. UID:147771-21901953@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147771 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Chinese,Classical Studies,Comparative Literature,Graduate Students,Greek,Humanities,Italian,Korean,Language,Literature,Multicultural,Open Mic,Poetry,Romance Languages And Literatures,Spanish Studies,Translation Studies LOCATION:North Quad - "Language Resource Center Courtyard" CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T172021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engaging Scientists in Policy and Advocacy (ESPA) DESCRIPTION: UID:140267-21902677@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140267 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Conor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub, 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T092802 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Science Café: Stem Cells–Bodies Under Construction DESCRIPTION:How does a single cell grow into the astonishing complexity of a human body? The secret lies in stem cells: the body’s ultimate shape-shifters. These blank-slate cells allow us to build\, repair\, and regenerate our tissues - they can form muscles\, brain tissue\, skin\, and more!\n\nDr. Idse Heemskerk\, Associate Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology\, uses pluripotent stem cells - stem cells that can make any cell type - to study the earliest steps of human development. By recreating these early “patterning” events in the lab\, scientists can investigate how cells decide what they will become—without creating structures capable of forming a complete embryo. This delicate boundary is a hot topic in science\, ethics\, and policy\, especially as some stem cell models can begin to assemble features resembling early organs. Dr. Nicole Edwards\, from the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology\, uses both frog embryos and human stem cell models to study early organ development and how genetic mutations lead to birth defects.\n\nJoin Dr. Heemskerk and Dr. Edwards to learn how stem cells help decode the rules of development\, what these new stem-cell-based embryo models can (and can’t) do\, and why this cutting-edge research is reshaping our understanding of what it means to build a human body.\n\nGrab a drink and join us as we explore how scientists are using stem cells to decode nature’s biggest construction project—no hard hat required.\n\nHors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m.\, and the program begins at 6:00 p.m.\n\nSeating is limited—come early.\n\nUMMNH would like to thank Conor O’Neill’s for 15+ years of support for our Science Cafés. UID:146393-21898992@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146393 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lecture,Science LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Conor O’Neill’s Traditional Irish Pub CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T162354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T190000 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:146098-21898371@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146098 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:adhd,Graduate and Professional Students,Staff,Time Management,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T180006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T213000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Lesson and Social Dance DESCRIPTION:Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be a student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes!\n \n WHEN:Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson\, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm!\n \n WHERE:Michigan League\, Vandenberg Room throughout Fall 2025911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\n \n COST:Admission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson\n \n LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS:Each last week of the month we are hosting live music during our social dances! Check out our separate event listing for full details.\n \n VOLUNTEER:Help us run the front desk! You get free admission and $5 in Swing Ann Arbor credit! Email swingannarbor@gmail.com to help out.\n \n Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography UID:142691-21891302@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142691 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League, Vandenberg Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T180012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Star Wars Ahsoka Season 1 Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Come join some fellow Star Wars fans as we rewatch Ahsoka Season 1 in preparation for the new Mandalorian and Grogu movie coming out in May!\nSnacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:147261-21900608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260429T230000 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:146151-21898480@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900183@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CAS Exhibit. Making Armenian Americans - Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project DESCRIPTION:Making Armenian Americans \nCurators: Michael Pifer (U-M| MES) and Kathryn Babayan (U-M|History)\nProject Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project\n\nMaking Armenian Americans invites viewers into a moment of possibility in the early 20th century\, when Armenians fleeing violence at the end of the Ottoman Empire came to reinvent themselves in the promise of America. Drawn from the archives of Project Save\, these photographs capture different valences of American life\, as experienced\, performed\, and imagined by Armenian immigrants. From naturalization classes to festivals of nations\, from breaking new ground for churches to mundane tableaus of Thanksgiving and Christmas\, this range of photographs offers a glimpse of a community in the making\, one that sought to preserve a memory of its Ottoman past even while anticipating an American future. UID:143388-21893069@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143388 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Area Studies,Armenian Studies,Exhibition,history LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251023T145422 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T123000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Capstone Program Symposium DESCRIPTION:Class of 2026 English Capstone students in Research and Creative Writing will read excerpts from their theses. UID:135820-21877302@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135820 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English Language And Literature,symposium,Undergraduate LOCATION:Off Campus Location - The Vanguard Hotel CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897935@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:145904-21898076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891647@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898798@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890933@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T092049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Momentary Landscape DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition\nDiane Lavoie’s large-scale textile artworks are made entirely from up-cycled materials and are often placed in direct visual conversation with the natural landscape. Through the artist's choice of materials and visual subject matter\, the springtime installation *Momentary Landscape* is intended to emphasize important work surrounding sustainability\, climate change\, and environmental issues through the arts. The project is scheduled to unfold in the lobby of the South Thayer Building during exam week\, offering students and visitors a restorative\, reflective\, and joyful experience through public art installation.\n\nAbout the artist\nDiane Lavoie is a North American visual artist based in Berlin\, Germany. Her art represents a dialogue between the natural and artificial world\, and explores the boundaries between reality and perception. In her practice\, Lavoie creates large-scale\, textile representations of natural environments in contrast and connection with the actual environs surrounding them. Lavoie holds an MFA in painting from California State University Long Beach and a BFA in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections in the US and Europe. UID:142904-21901583@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Environment,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T103000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900581@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T130344 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:From Knowledge to Practice: Supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ Students DESCRIPTION:This new\, 90-minute interactive workshop will explore current data on LGBTQIA2S+ student experiences at U-M and in higher education\, highlight key climate challenges\, and examine evidence-based protective factors that support safety\, belonging\, and mental health. \n\nThrough reflection and discussion\, participants will consider how their roles can contribute to creating more affirming and inclusive environments for LGBTQIA2S+ students across campus.\n\nThis event is intended for faculty and staff\, as well as graduate student instructors and those on a pathway to working in higher education.\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:146974-21899897@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146974 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,LGBT,LGBTQ Graduate Student,Pride Month,Staff LOCATION:Michigan Union - Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900582@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall, East Conference Room, West Conference Room - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T121512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is pleased to announce the third annual edition of Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition. The goal of Commence is to provide all graduating majors at Stamps with a meaningful opportunity to exhibit their work to the public in Ann Arbor\, Southeast Michigan\, and beyond.\n\nAll students graduating from the Stamps School’s BFA and BA programs in Fall of 2025\, Winter 2026\, or Spring/​Summer 2026 were invited to participate in the exhibition. Commence offers a vibrant snapshot of the wide range of creative work produced by Stamps undergraduates.\n UID:142133-21890052@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T121518 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tangent: The 2026 IP Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nAll Stamps seniors who are enrolled in the year-long Integrative Project course participate in the IP Exhibition held each spring\, which is the culmination of their thesis work. The senior studio spaces in the Stamps Art & Architecture Building are transformed into exhibition space\, with 4D work featured in a group screening and reel\, and selected projects displayed in the A&A Street Gallery.\n\nExhibition Dates: April 20 – May 2\, 2026\nArt & Architecture Building\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\nOpen Monday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 24\, 1-8 p.m.\n\nFilm/Video Screenings will take place in the Art & Architecture Auditorium from 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 24 and Friday\, May 1. UID:143795-21894034@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143795 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T133000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900583@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902688@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T142141 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Life After Grad School Seminars | Beyond the Chatbot: Making Agentic AI Useful for Engineering DESCRIPTION:The evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) has shifted from simple text generation to the \"agentic\" paradigm—where AI doesn't just describe solutions but actively executes them. However\, for AI to tackle quantitative domains including automotive engineering it requires more than just language\; specialized toolkits are needed to navigate complex 3D environments and satisfy rigorous physics constraints. In this talk\, I introduce Datum\, a San Francisco-based startup building the bridge between agentic AI and physical engineering. I will explore how we enable AI agents to search 3D geometries and automate physics simulations\, putting decades of institutional knowledge and computational rigor at every engineer’s fingertips. To conclude\, I will share reflections on the current job market and search process\, offering a founder's perspective on what it means to build—and find—a career at the frontier of this new technology.\n\nBIO:\nKevin Nelson is a Founding Engineer at Datum Systems Inc\, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in AI agents for engineering design.\n\nBefore Datum\, Kevin spent 11 years in particle physics research\, starting at the College of William and Mary before coming to Michigan for his PhD and postdoctoral research with the ATLAS experiment. His research applied geometric deep learning to beyond the standard model searches in the Higgs sector. Now\, at Datum he applies the same techniques to artificial intelligence. When not working on AI\, you can usually find him out for a run in the beautiful San Francisco weather. UID:147767-21901949@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147767 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Life After Graduate School,Physics LOCATION:West Hall - 267 B CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T160000 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:143999-21894496@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T090939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 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:138950-21884313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900321@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260417T095937 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T173000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - ChemBio Seminar DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 30th from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. in CHEM 1400 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 1:00-1:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Anusha Vajrala\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Ryan Bailey\n\n*Time:* 1:30-2:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Pui Ki Tsang\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Matt Soellner\n\n*Time:* 2:00-2:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Isabel Solowiej\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Wenjing Wang\n\n*Time:* 2:30-3:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Maddy Zamecnik\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Kristin Koutmou\n\n*Time:* 3:00-3:30 PM\nBreak\n\n*Time:* 3:30-4:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Jolie Kan\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Alison Narayan & Professor Paul Zimmerman (Co-Advised)\n\n*Time:* 4:00-4:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Courteney Dufrene\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Brandon Ruotolo\n\n*Time:* 4:30-5:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Marcella Grillo\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Charles Brooks\n\n*Time:* 5:00-5:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Cybele Lemuh Njimoh\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Nicolai Lehnert UID:147828-21902014@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147828 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1400 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T120228 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning\, Salience\, and Voting: Evidence from Criminal Politicians in India (with Siddharth George and Sarika Gupta) DESCRIPTION:We study how voters process information through two experiments around Indian elections. In a large-scale experiment\, we show that providing voters information about candidates’ criminal charges increases votes for clean candidates and reduces votes for criminal politicians\, with larger penalties for candidates facing more and serious charges. A follow-up experiment replicates these results and identifies two mechanisms. First\, information facilitates learning: voters form more accurate beliefs and evaluate criminal candidates less favorably. Second\, using direct measures of voter attention\, we show that information makes criminality more salient\, and increases its weight in voting decisions. Salience effects are larger when information is surprising or highlights contrast\, but do not vary with decision relevance\, consistent with bottom-up attention. Causal forest estimates provide further evidence that learning and salience are both important drivers of changes in voting behavior. We develop a simple model that integrates salience theory into a standard probabilistic voting framework to explain our results. UID:147858-21902053@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147858 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Development,Economics,Political Economy,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T153000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900584@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:West Conference Room - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T153000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900585@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:East Conference Room - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T145928 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Imaging Chemical Reactions and Processes DESCRIPTION:Imaging chemical reactions under synthetically relevant conditions can reveal mechanistic information that is inaccessible with traditional analytical techniques. Our laboratory develops fluorescence microscopy methods—including fluorescence intensity and fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM)—to understand chemical reactivity and physical processes in complex reaction media with spatial and temporal resolution. We examine aqueous–organic reactions\, oxidative addition to metal powders\, and catalytic polymerization. These systems present particular challenges to traditional characterization methods: aqueous–organic emulsions are heterogeneous and optically opaque\, organometallic surface intermediates in oxidative–addition reactions do not substantially build up\, and many growing polymers are insoluble or spatially heterogenous. In these systems\, FLIM reveals object sizes\, catalyst localization and environments\, the role of reagents\, and the physiochemical reasons underpinning catalytic turnover rates. For example\, droplet-to-droplet differences in emulsions under cross-coupling conditions suggest that individual droplets function as distinct reaction vessels. UID:145683-21897695@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1200 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T130724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:2026 International Institute Graduation and Reception Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The International Institute announces the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. If you are a graduating student who plans to attend the ceremony\, please RSVP at https://myumi.ch/pVeNj. \n\nMichigan Theater\n603 East Liberty Street\nAnn Arbor\n\nCaps and gowns will be recommended\, but not required.\n\nIncludes all Fall 2025\, Winter 2026\, and Summer 2026 graduates from the undergraduate Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS)\, the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) and II Area Studies majors\, minors\, and graduate certificate programs including the following centers: African Studies Center\; Center for European Studies\; Center for Japanese Studies\; Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies\; Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies\; Center for South Asian Studies\, Center for Southeast Asian Studies\; Center for Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies\; Global Islamic Studies Center\; and Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.\n\nFull graduation details at https://myumi.ch/E8XRp UID:147224-21900543@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147224 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Area Studies,Graduation,international institute LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900322@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250523T103800 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:2026 Undergraduate English Commencement Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Details will be posted on our website in February 2026. UID:135819-21877301@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135819 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Commencement,English Language And Literature,Graduation,Undergraduate LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T091436 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:FAST Lecture | Excavating Ancient Humayma\, Past and Present DESCRIPTION:The site of Humayma in southern Jordan has been under excavation since 1986. Those explorations uncovered a Nabataean village\, one of the earliest Roman forts in the Roman provenance of Arabia\, and several churches and mosques on the approximately 1-square-kilometer site. Yet much remains unknown about the daily life of Humayma’s Classical-period residents\, the funerary landscape\, and urban industry in a peripheral\, arid landscape. This lecture will discuss what 30 years of archaeological work has discovered about the site\, under the direction of John Oleson and M. Barbara Reeves\, and the recently renewed project\, directed by Craig Harvey (PhD\, University of Michigan)\, Sarah Wenner\, and Amanda Hardman. \n\nSarah Wenner\, Ph.D. (Classical Archaeology\, University of Cincinnati\, 2023)\, is the jointly appointed assistant professor of archaeology at the American Center of Research (Amman\, Jordan) and provenance researcher and object historian at the Cincinnati Art Museum. In Jordan\, where she has worked for well over a decade\, Wenner serves as the associate director of the Humayma Excavation Project and assistant director of the Petra Garden and Pool Project. Currently\, she is editing an exhibition catalogue on ancient queenship of the eastern Mediterranean and West Asia in the 1st millennium BCE and the final report for the Roman Street Project. Her work explores the making of Roman cities through the recycling of urban waste.\n\nFAST (Field Archaeology Series on Thursday) Lectures are free and open to the public. This event will take place in Room 125 of the Kelsey Museum’s Newberry Hall. Light refreshments and food will be provided at 5:30 PM\, with the lecture starting at 6:00 PM.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:146638-21899376@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146638 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,excavation,Free,History,Lecture,Museum,Research,Talk LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Newberry Hall, Room 125 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T105736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Grad Student Banquet DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate this academic year and all of our graduate students \n\nBuffet begins at 6:30 PM UID:142669-21891280@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142669 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Union - Anderson Room (1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T121737 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective and Blueshouse DESCRIPTION:Ann Arbor’s Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective is a proudly intergenerational group\, sharing instruments\, knowledge\, kindness\, and talent across eras. Instruments you might hear in the music of the collective include not only ukuleles but also guitar\, flute\, percussion\, harmonica\, accordion\, mandolin\, mandola\, bass\, piano\, and melodica. The group is inspired by the idea that music cuts across diverse cognitive capabilities and resources\, including numeracy\, language\, and space perception.\n\nMike Brooks\, veteran blues guitar player/singer/songwriter from the UK has been playing guitar since the age of 10\, and professionally since the age of 16. His musical career and accolades are many and varied\, but include hitting the UK charts in 1979 (#28 on “the New Wave of British Heavy Metal” despite being a blues band)\, getting a cease and desist order from Walt Disney Corp for using a band name too close to that of a cartoon mouse\, opening for bands such as the Yardbirds\, the Animals\, Wishbone Ash and Nine Below Zero\, and playing in some of the most famous venues anywhere such as London’s Marquee\, and\, well\, The Ark! In addition to leading BLUESHOUSE and fronting the Brain Plasticity Ukulele Collective\, he also works with Ann Arbor’s youth at the Neutral Zone\, a continuation of a youth music project begun in the UK called Electric896\, which taught disengaged youth how to rock the blues. UID:145049-21896594@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145049 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T230000 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:146151-21898481@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900184@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060007 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Great Lakes Regionals DESCRIPTION:regionals yippee! UID:147408-21900982@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147408 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Olympic Park CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897936@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:145904-21898077@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891648@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T092049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Momentary Landscape DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition\nDiane Lavoie’s large-scale textile artworks are made entirely from up-cycled materials and are often placed in direct visual conversation with the natural landscape. Through the artist's choice of materials and visual subject matter\, the springtime installation *Momentary Landscape* is intended to emphasize important work surrounding sustainability\, climate change\, and environmental issues through the arts. The project is scheduled to unfold in the lobby of the South Thayer Building during exam week\, offering students and visitors a restorative\, reflective\, and joyful experience through public art installation.\n\nAbout the artist\nDiane Lavoie is a North American visual artist based in Berlin\, Germany. Her art represents a dialogue between the natural and artificial world\, and explores the boundaries between reality and perception. In her practice\, Lavoie creates large-scale\, textile representations of natural environments in contrast and connection with the actual environs surrounding them. Lavoie holds an MFA in painting from California State University Long Beach and a BFA in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections in the US and Europe. UID:142904-21901584@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Environment,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T155541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T100000 SUMMARY:Well-being:OPA Virtual Listening/Community Circle for postdocs DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Joel Devonshire\, Conflict Resolution and Well-Being Specialist at the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)\, this will be an informal gathering on Zoom for U-M postdocs to listen\, talk\, build community\, and find support from peers in a safe space. The topic is open\, and no registration is required. Come for the full hour or for just a few minutes. UID:147637-21901432@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147637 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Inclusion,Mindfulness,Office Hours,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T110000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T121512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is pleased to announce the third annual edition of Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition. The goal of Commence is to provide all graduating majors at Stamps with a meaningful opportunity to exhibit their work to the public in Ann Arbor\, Southeast Michigan\, and beyond.\n\nAll students graduating from the Stamps School’s BFA and BA programs in Fall of 2025\, Winter 2026\, or Spring/​Summer 2026 were invited to participate in the exhibition. Commence offers a vibrant snapshot of the wide range of creative work produced by Stamps undergraduates.\n UID:142133-21890053@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T125442 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG NT DESCRIPTION:Darmon-Vonk UID:147973-21902652@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147973 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Number Theory LOCATION:East Hall - 3096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T121518 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tangent: The 2026 IP Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nAll Stamps seniors who are enrolled in the year-long Integrative Project course participate in the IP Exhibition held each spring\, which is the culmination of their thesis work. The senior studio spaces in the Stamps Art & Architecture Building are transformed into exhibition space\, with 4D work featured in a group screening and reel\, and selected projects displayed in the A&A Street Gallery.\n\nExhibition Dates: April 20 – May 2\, 2026\nArt & Architecture Building\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\nOpen Monday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 24\, 1-8 p.m.\n\nFilm/Video Screenings will take place in the Art & Architecture Auditorium from 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 24 and Friday\, May 1. UID:143795-21894035@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143795 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T133000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900587@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902689@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T093432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T123000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Meditation DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org. UID:143758-21893945@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Pathology Research Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Pathology Research Seminar Series is to educate attendees about new developments in the research of mechanisms of diseases. After completing this activity participants will be able to engage and pursue new experimental methods and arenas of investigation and incorporate knowledge into pathological diagnostic algorithms. UID:125220-21902649@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125220 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:3697 Med Sci II (West Lecture Hall) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000 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:143999-21894497@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T181705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Sarah Penrose\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Sarah Penrose performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds. UID:147255-21900603@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147255 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902593@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T090939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 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:138950-21884346@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T111725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:CLaSP Commencement DESCRIPTION:Our annual commencement ceremony recognizes the amazing achievements of our students. Join us as we celebrate our graduates during CLASP Commencement at 1:00pm\, Friday\, May 1\, 2026. The commencement ceremony on campus will be followed by a reception with dessert and light refreshments at the Leinweber Innovation Laboratory in the Climate and Space Research Building (CSRB 1236). Streaming of the ceremony will also be available live on YouTube.\n\nIf you plan to attend in person\, please RSVP at the link. UID:147532-21901207@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147532 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901499@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T142805 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:Earth and Environmental Sciences Graduation Ceremony 2026 DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences invites graduates and their guests to a graduation ceremony in honor of the 2025-2026 graduates. Tickets are required for graduates and their guests.\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\n1:30pm - 3:00pm\nMendelssohn Theatre\n\nIn addition to recognizing our graduates\, there will be an address from Earth alum Dr. Andrea Dutton. \n\nDr. Dutton holds the Helen Jupnik Endowed Research Professorship in the Department of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is also appointed in the UW-Madison Center for Climatic Research. She is a carbonate geochemist and sedimentologist with interests in research questions pertaining to paleoclimate and paleoceanography. Andrea has held leadership positions in PALSEA\, the PAGES Working Group on Quaternary Interglacials\, the NASEM CORES panel\, and the Geological Society of America Geochronology Division. She is a MacArthur Fellow\, a U.S. Fulbright Scholar\, and a Fellow of the Geological Society of America. UID:147956-21902612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147956 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Earth And Environmental Sciences LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T130918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T153000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Ph.D. Connections Career Conference DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry experts about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive environment.\n\nThe goals of Ph.D. Connections are to enable students and postdocs to:\n\nIncrease Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D. holders in a variety of industries and sectors.\nDevelop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.\nNetwork Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practice.\n\nPh.D. Connections is co-sponsored by the University Career Center\, Rackham Graduate School\, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the University of Michigan Medical School.\n\nRegistration Instructions: Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:147238-21900588@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T102550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T153000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:2026 RLL Commencement Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan's Department of Romance Languages & Literatures invites graduates and their guests to a commencement ceremony in honor of the 2025-2026 graduates. \n\nFriday\, May 1st\, 2026\n\n2:00pm - 3:30pm\n\nMichigan Theater\n\n603 E Liberty St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104 UID:146843-21899686@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146843 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commencement,Community,Free,French,Italian,Languages,Portugese,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Spanish,Undergraduate LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T133043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Efficient Embedding and Generative Modeling of Hypergraphs DESCRIPTION:Data that represent relations and interactions are ubiquitous in science\, engineering\, business\, and medicine. Traditional analytical methods for relational data primarily focus on pairwise relations\; however\, real-world interactions often involve more than two entities and are inherently multi-way. In current practice\, these multi-way interactions are typically projected into pairwise relations before analysis\, which causes substantial information loss. Directly studying hypergraphs\, which naturally encode general multi-way interactions\, allows for more effective information extraction from such relational data.\n\nThis thesis develops efficient embedding and generative modeling frameworks for hypergraph data. The first part of the thesis introduces a general latent embedding framework that overcomes key limitations of existing hypergraph modeling methods. We establish identifiability of the latent embedding space and develop a likelihood-based estimator for the latent embeddings. We further derive consistency guarantees and asymptotic distributions for the parameter estimates\, enabling efficient inference from an observed hypergraph. Building on these results\, the second part of the thesis develops Denoising Diffused Embeddings (DDE)\, a generative architecture for hypergraphs that produces new hyperlinks not seen in the observed data. DDE connects discrete hyperlinks to a continuous latent space through a conditional hyperlink likelihood model and then reconstructs that space using a denoising diffusion process. Compared with existing generative models\, DDE is computationally efficient to train and sample from\, and it offers interpretability from the likelihood perspective. Our theoretical and empirical studies demonstrate its advantages as a general generative modeling framework. The third part of the thesis further extends this line of work to hypergraphs with hyperlink attributes. We propose ReLaSH\, a generative framework that first learns a likelihood-based joint latent space for hyperlinks and their attributes and then reconstructs this space using a flexible distribution-free generator\, enabling the generation of realistic synthetic attributed hypergraphs. We demonstrate the consistency and generalizability of ReLaSH through both theoretical analysis and simulation studies. Empirical results on a range of real-world datasets from diverse domains further demonstrate the strong performance of ReLaSH in comparison with other baselines\, underscoring its broad utility and effectiveness in practical applications. Together\, these results address core challenges in modeling multi-way interactions in relational data and illustrate how rigorous statistical modeling can contribute to building more efficient and trustworthy generative AI. UID:147975-21902654@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147975 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:West Hall - 438 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260428T181522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T163000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:SMTD Commencement Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The SMTD Commencement ceremony will take place on Friday\, May 1\, 2026 at 2:00pm at Hill Auditorium. The event will be livestreamed.\n\nTickets *ARE REQUIRED* for the SMTD Commencement ceremony at Hill Auditorium. The SMTD ceremony is not open to the public\; it is only open to graduating students\, their family and registered guests\, and students/ faculty/ staff from SMTD. Tickets will be required for entry to Hill Auditorium for anyone over the age of two.\n\nSeating accommodations are available for guests with wheelchairs or those unable to use stairs. Closed captioning will also be present on stage throughout the ceremony.\n\nDoors will open to guests *one* hour prior to the start of the ceremony. UID:145092-21896659@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901516@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T130335 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:2026 Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures Graduation & Awards Reception DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, undergraduates who have or will complete all requirements at the end of Fall\, Winter\, or the following Summer terms of that academic year are invited to participate in the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures Graduation Reception. Eligible graduates must RSVP for themselves and their guests to attend. All students eligible for graduation during these terms will be listed in the Program. UID:147811-21901992@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147811 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dutch,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Swedish LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260417T094331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sara Jovanovski - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Sara Jovanovski for their dissertation defense titled \"Probing Intermediate States and Their Role in the Nonlinear and Quantum Optical Properties of Organic Conjugated Molecules\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, May 1st\n*Time:* 3:00 PM\n*Where:* CHEM 1706\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 926 9922 4313\nPassword: 171810 UID:147827-21902013@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901504@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260203T132516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Guided Tour of the U-M Clements DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the history of the Clements Library\, its programs\, and collections. Highlights include Benjamin West's iconic painting \"Death of General Wolfe\,\" a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Thomas Gage's papers\, and the current exhibit\, “Revolutionary Paine.”\n\nArrive at our North Entrance to check-in for your tour. This entrance is accessible and an elevator is available to move between floors.\n\nWe want to ensure full participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote that\, please let us know. UID:144980-21896239@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history,In Person,Tour,William L Clements LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T121522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T173000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Screening: The 2026 IP Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nTangent: The 2026 IP Exhibition features work in a range of media by graduating Stamps Senior Integrative Project students at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design.\n\nJoin us for screenings of time-based student work in the Art & Architecture Auditorium:\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 4-5:30 p.m.\nFriday\, May 1\, 4-5:30 p.m. UID:146261-21898731@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T162624 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T173000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Undergraduate Graduation Open House DESCRIPTION:Open house to celebrate the graduation of the undergraduates. The open house will be from 4pm - 5:30pm. UID:142670-21891281@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142670 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) & Reflecting Pool. CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T084327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Debbie Thompson DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147883-21902205@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147883 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Culture,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085344 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T190000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres.She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147880-21902107@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147880 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,Reception,Visual Arts,Well-being LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260326T103144 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T183000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:U-M History Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Honoring the History Department's 2026 graduates! This year's ceremony will take place on Friday\, May 1\, at 5:00 pm in the Michigan Theater (603 E. Liberty St.).\n\n*Graduates please arrive between 4:00 and 4:30 pm to line up for the processional. UID:143704-21893682@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143704 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Commencement LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cultural Studies in a Time of Culture Wars DESCRIPTION:An interdisciplinary research group focused on the role of critical theory in the academy today and the question of how we study culture in our current political climate. UID:147427-21902328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147427 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Grace's House: 1214 Pomona Rd, Ann Arbor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T152609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T223000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Friends of the UMMP Fossil Club DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the U-M Museum of Paleontology (FUMMP) meet once a month\, usually on the first Friday\, with both an in-person component at the Research Museum Center (RMC) and Zoom option. The exterior building doors are locked for security reasons and someone will start letting people in the doors at RMC from 7:00 - 7:30pm\, and the Zoom room will open around 7:15pm. The meeting will start at 7:30pm with a few business details discussed until about 7:45pm when the presentation or program will begin.\n\nDr. Matt Friedman\, UMMP Director and Curator will be presenting a talk to the group this month entitled\, \"Drawing back the curtain: The dawn of modern marine fish diversity\".\n\nContact bauerjen@umich.edu to request access to the Zoom link.\n\nLearn more about the Friends of the UMMP on their website: http://michiganbasinfossils.org/. UID:145979-21898214@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145979 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum Of Paleontology,Paleontology,Research Museums Center LOCATION:Research Museums Center - RMC 1006 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T230000 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:146151-21898482@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251201T131103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Grammy-nominated artist Joan Osborne released the critically acclaimed album\, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career.\n\nEight years after milestone recording\, Osborne will release the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience\, with special guests Amy Helm\, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”\, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”\, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”.\n\nThroughout her three-decade\, multi-Grammy nominated career\, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs\, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range. UID:142199-21890200@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142199 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T155400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T230000 SUMMARY:Tours:Telescope Observing DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments.\n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!\n\nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. UID:143097-21892087@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143097 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Education,educational,Family,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900185@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060007 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Great Lakes Regionals DESCRIPTION:regionals yippee! UID:147408-21900983@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147408 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Olympic Park CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082020 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T090000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:East Quad (Spring/Summer 2026) (Housing) DESCRIPTION: UID:147859-21902054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147859 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T121512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is pleased to announce the third annual edition of Commence: A Graduating Student Exhibition. The goal of Commence is to provide all graduating majors at Stamps with a meaningful opportunity to exhibit their work to the public in Ann Arbor\, Southeast Michigan\, and beyond.\n\nAll students graduating from the Stamps School’s BFA and BA programs in Fall of 2025\, Winter 2026\, or Spring/​Summer 2026 were invited to participate in the exhibition. Commence offers a vibrant snapshot of the wide range of creative work produced by Stamps undergraduates.\n UID:142133-21890054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T121518 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tangent: The 2026 IP Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nAll Stamps seniors who are enrolled in the year-long Integrative Project course participate in the IP Exhibition held each spring\, which is the culmination of their thesis work. The senior studio spaces in the Stamps Art & Architecture Building are transformed into exhibition space\, with 4D work featured in a group screening and reel\, and selected projects displayed in the A&A Street Gallery.\n\nExhibition Dates: April 20 – May 2\, 2026\nArt & Architecture Building\, 2000 Bonisteel Blvd\nOpen Monday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.\n\nOpening Reception: Friday\, April 24\, 1-8 p.m.\n\nFilm/Video Screenings will take place in the Art & Architecture Auditorium from 4-5:30 p.m. on Friday\, April 24 and Friday\, May 1. UID:143795-21894036@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143795 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T140524 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T115900 SUMMARY:Film Screening:1950s Egyptian Stardom & Nation DESCRIPTION:Free Film Screening!\n\nSaturday\, May 2nd\n11:15 AM – 12:00 PM\nMLB 1420 – Lec 2 Auditorium\n\nDr. Tanite Chahwan\, a recent doctoral studies recipient from Film\, Television\, and Media\, presents Kawakeb Masr: 1950s Egyptian Cinema and Stardom\, an audiovisual essay that brings to life the films\, stars\, and cultural imagination of 1950s Egypt. Blending research with personal reflection\, this film takes audiences on a journey through Egyptian cinema\, exploring stardom\, identity\, and the making of a nation on screen. \n\nNo background in Egyptian cinema required. Come curious!\n\n36-minute screening\, followed by a 10-minute Q&A. UID:147844-21902033@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147844 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,cinema,Education,Film,free,Global,Global Media,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Media Studies LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - MLB 1420 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T120120 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Read and Look | *Who Built the Pyramid?* DESCRIPTION:Who built the pyramid of King Senwosret? Was it the pharaoh? The high priest? The water carrier? Featuring vibrant illustrations by Robin Heighway-Bury\, Meredith Hooper’s *Who Built the Pyramid?* reveals the collective effort behind these ancient wonders\, showing that everyone—not just the king—contributed to the massive project.\n\nThe Kelsey’s “Read and Look” program is a great first trip to the museum\, providing visitors with opportunities to explore past and present cultures and connect with others. This event is free and open to everyone but is intended for children ages 4–8.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:147863-21902087@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147863 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Ancient Egypt,Archaeology,Books,Children,Family,Free,History,Museum LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21899851@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902600@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260304T052854 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:LSA 2026 Graduation Celebration DESCRIPTION:Graduates and their guests are invited to this casual\, open-house celebration honoring the LSA Class of 2026 following the university-wide Spring Commencement Ceremony at Michigan Stadium. Join us for light refreshments\, photo stations\, swag\, and more! LSA Dean Rosie Ceballo will also be in attendance to congratulate and mingle with graduates.\n\nFor event information and to reserve your spot\, please visit: https://myumi.ch/qZdqd\nGraduates must register themselves and all guests. U-M login required.\n\nVisit the LSA Graduation Celebration webpage for more information.\nQuestions? lsa.uged.events@umich.edu\n\nNote: In addition\, many LSA Major/Minor departments and units host their own commencement activities. Please contact the respective departments and units for information on those activities. UID:146160-21898606@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146160 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Celebration,Family,Food,Free,Games,Graduation,Picnic,Social,Undergraduate LOCATION:LSA Building - Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060005 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T143000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training DESCRIPTION:Our weekly beginner-friendly sessions are designed for students who are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a structured\, low-pressure environment to build strong fundamentals.\nEach session focuses on core movements\, positional awareness\, and high-percentage techniques used in real sparring\, with an emphasis on safety\, clarity\, and progressive learning. Instruction is step-by-step\, with plenty of time for drilling\, questions\, and guided practice.\nNo prior martial arts experience is required. These classes are ideal if you are:\n• Trying BJJ for the first time\n• Looking to improve fundamentals before live sparring\n• Returning after time away from training\n• Interested in grappling for fitness\, confidence\, or competition\nTraining partners are supportive\, instruction is detailed\, and the pace is intentionally beginner-friendly while still preparing you for more advanced classes over time.\nCome learn how to move efficiently\, control positions\, and build confidence on the mats - one class at a time. UID:144480-21895407@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144480 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901509@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T061513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T130000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Tennis vs Illinois State DESCRIPTION:Women's Tennis vs Illinois State UID:147991-21902674@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147991 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901521@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901514@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260428T061516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T070000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Tennis vs Illinois State DESCRIPTION:Women's Tennis vs Illinois State UID:147987-21902670@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147987 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T230000 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:146151-21898483@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260311T112443 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260502T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Pieta Brown & The Taken DESCRIPTION:“Her artistry combines folk\, country and dusky swamp in a graceful\, supple and elegant genre of their own.\" –American Songwriter\n\nHailed as a “self-styled poetess\, folk goddess\, and country waif” by the BBC\, Pieta Brown first came to international prominence with the release of her self-titled debut in 2002. Since then she has released multiple highly critically acclaimed albums\, EPs and singles\, with much attention being paid not only to her distinct sound and style\, but also the power of her singing and songwriting.\n\nAlthough the Alabama-bred\, Iowa-based Brown’s quietly riveting tunes and gritty\, charismatic performing style resist easy categorization\, they’ve helped her to win a fiercely loyal international fan base that extends to many of her fellow artists.\n\n“When Pieta sings you’re aware of something effortless and natural\, like rain on earth\,” Mark Knopfler observed\, while Don Was called her “a great singer-songwriter who possesses major star-power magnetism\,” and Iris DeMent described her as “the best poet I’ve heard in a long damn time.”\n\nBon Iver frontman Justin Vernon says Paradise Outlaw is “probably my favorite record ever made at our studio.”\n\nPieta has toured extensively since her first release\, and has performed at festivals in the US\, Canada and around the world\, including Bonnaroo\, Mountain Jam\, Calgary Folk Fest\, Edmonton Folk Music Festival\, Portfairy Folk Festival\, Celtic Connections\, and more. Pieta’s songs and music have been heard in various TV Shows and indie films\, and her albums Paradise Outlaw and Mercury both reached #1 on various radio charts. Pieta has also made guest appearances on National Public Radio shows including World Cafe\, KCRW\, Mountain Stage\, E-Town\, Folk Alley\, and Weekend Edition.\n\n“In her hands the blues hover with cloudy foreboding and old-time songs become billowy dances.” ~ Chicago Reader UID:145348-21897157@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145348 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900186@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060007 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T234500 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Great Lakes Regionals DESCRIPTION:regionals yippee! UID:147408-21900984@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147408 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Olympic Park CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T120607 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Breakthrough T1D Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI) team as we walk to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes! Register or make a donation using the link below.\n\nThis annual walk is the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community\, driving research\, advocacy\, and support to improve lives while funding cures research.\nJust a little effort can make a big impact. \n\nAs a bonus\, those who join the team and raise $50 will receive a CDI drawstring backpack.\n\nWalk\, Give or Share! Join us on Sunday\, May 3. UID:147755-21901937@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147755 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:In Person,Networking,Public Health,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Clothing Swap and Move Out Drop-Off Event  DESCRIPTION:Moving out? Keep your good stuff out of the landfill!\nLord of Light is hosting a pop-up donation and clothing swap event on Sunday\, May 3 from 12pm-4pm at 801 S Forest Ave. \nPlease bring your clean\, gently-used clothing\, household items\, and unopened\, non-perishable food. And get free clothing from the swap! No need to bring something to take something. \nAnything left after the swap will go to the Salvation Army of Grand Rapids\, the Maize & Blue Cupboard\, and House N2 Home!!\n UID:148014-21902845@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Lord of Light Lutheran Church CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21899869@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902691@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902606@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082020 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21902555@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger First Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T150000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training DESCRIPTION:Our weekly beginner-friendly sessions are designed for students who are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a structured\, low-pressure environment to build strong fundamentals.\nEach session focuses on core movements\, positional awareness\, and high-percentage techniques used in real sparring\, with an emphasis on safety\, clarity\, and progressive learning. Instruction is step-by-step\, with plenty of time for drilling\, questions\, and guided practice.\nNo prior martial arts experience is required. These classes are ideal if you are:\n\n\nTrying BJJ for the first time\n\n\nLooking to improve fundamentals before live sparring\n\n\nReturning after time away from training\n\n\nInterested in grappling for fitness\, confidence\, or competition\n\n\nTraining partners are supportive\, instruction is detailed\, and the pace is intentionally beginner-friendly while still preparing you for more advanced classes over time.\nCome learn how to move efficiently\, control positions\, and build confidence on the mats—one class at a time. UID:144494-21895421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144494 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ann Arbor BJJ CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T135513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T150000 SUMMARY:Performance:Senior Showcase Preview - Department of Dance Class of 2026 DESCRIPTION:Under the supervision of Jillian Hopper and Kara Roseborough\, students graduating with the BFA in Dance perform self-choreographed solo and ensemble works ahead of their upcoming showcase in New York City. UID:147879-21902106@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147879 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T120532 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Death and Ritual in Ancient Egypt DESCRIPTION:This tour will explore the Kelsey Museum’s ancient collections\, looking at what these objects can teach us about Egyptian ideas of death\, offerings\, and the afterlife. This event will also explore how Egyptian burial practices evolved over time.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:147864-21902088@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147864 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Archaeology,egypt,Free,History,Museum,Religion,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901526@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901537@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250825T181713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Musical Theatre Senior Showcase DESCRIPTION:The annual Musical Theatre Senior Showcase is an unforgettable revue of performances by the graduating class of the Department of Musical Theatre.\n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package. Student tickets are not available for this performance.*\n\nRecommended Ages: 8+\n\n*Buying Tickets\nSingle tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135542-21876942@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135542 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music,Theater LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082020 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Political Ecology Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Political Ecology Workshop (PEW) is an interdisciplinary space for scholars at all career stages with interests in political ecology and related critical approaches to the study of environment-society interactions. PEW brings together a range of divisions across campus\, including Anthropology\, History\, Environment and Sustainability\, Political Science\, Sociology\, and all Area Studies departments and programs. We have founded a collaborative\, multidisciplinary community with a shared investment questioning how environments and societies are co-produced and the ways in which power and inequality impact the dynamics and understandings of this co-production. We have run PEW as an RIW for two years and all the workshops have been possible from our committed participants from diverse fields. This year\, we intend to develop our membership further by inviting scholars from broader fields and promoting PEW on listservs across campus.\nPEW supports graduate student development\, including for earlier-stage students seeking interdisciplinary conversations as they develop environment-society research projects and later-stage students seeking to incorporate political ecology into their work. PEW emphasizes dedicated time for graduate students to receive feedback on their work and facilitates faculty-student mentorship. It allows students to access a range of critical environmental studies perspectives they might not have encountered through coursework or departmental activities\, and to grow from the feedback and insight of faculty and peers who share this commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and professional development.\n UID:139384-21893437@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:TBD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T181706 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Senior undergraduate student Meghan Wysocki performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons. UID:147256-21900604@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147256 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T121531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Taeyoon Ahn\, piano DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate Taeyoon Ahn performs a dissertation recital. UID:147257-21900605@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147257 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250917T132453 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:John McCutcheon DESCRIPTION:“He has an uncanny ability to breathe new life into the familiar. His storytelling has the richness of fine literature.” –Washington Post\n\nJohn McCutcheon's art grew out of his absolute mastery of American traditional music and instruments. He's a legend of the guitar\, the hammered dulcimer\, and several other instruments\, and a prolific songwriter\, and there's nobody more qualified to own the folkmusic.com domain name! The result is a body of classic American song\, rooted in the best our musical tradition has to offer. John McCutcheon is a voice for peace\, a community organizer\, a writer\, a literacy campaigner\, and a performer who has packed concert halls on four continents. The Washington Post calls John's concerts \"little feats of magic\,\" and as a storyteller he's been compared with Garrison Keillor—and\, even better than that\, Will Rogers. UID:139440-21885548@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139440 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250825T181714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Musical Theatre Senior Showcase DESCRIPTION:The annual Musical Theatre Senior Showcase is an unforgettable revue of performances by the graduating class of the Department of Musical Theatre.\n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package. Student tickets are not available for this performance.*\n\nRecommended Ages: 8+\n\n*Buying Tickets\nSingle tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135543-21876943@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135543 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music,Theater LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260503T230000 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:146151-21898484@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900187@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T143049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (In-Person Day) DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nDay 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and treats beginning at 8:30 am followed by the opening keynote at 9:00 am (livestream available). One morning session block will be followed by a catered box lunch (Vegetarian and Halal options available) and two afternoon blocks. Location information is provided upon registration. \n\nNote: Days 2-5 (May 5-8) will be dedicated to virtual conference sessions. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135236 UID:135237-21876530@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135237 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,accessibility,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Digital Accessibility,digital technology,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Generative Ai,Pedagogy,Professional Development,scholarly communication,Scholarship,Teaching And Learning LOCATION:North Quad CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T091959 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:4th Annual BIDS Training Program Hackathon DESCRIPTION:The BIDS-TP Hackathon is back for its 4th year\, bringing together trainees in biomedical informatics and computational medicine to tackle real-world challenges. This event is a great opportunity to engage with peers\, develop new technical skills\, and collaborate on cutting-edge research problems.\n\nSponsored by the Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Training Program (BIDS-TP) and the Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB).\n\nDate: Monday\, May 4\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n\nLocation: In Person\, 2710 Furstenberg Room (Med Sci II Bldg.) \n\nWho Can Attend?\n\nAll PhD and Masters trainees from the Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Training Program (BIDS-TP)\, the Bioinformatics Graduate Program\, and the Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB)\n\nBIDS-TP trainees may invite a guest\nBIDS-TP Mentors are encouraged to join\nWe will cap the Hackathon to the first 25 people to register\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nExciting coding and data challenges in biomedical informatics\nTeam-based problem-solving and innovative solutions\nGuidance from leading faculty mentors\nNetworking with faculty\, mentors\, and peers UID:147421-21901002@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147421 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Bioinformatics,Data Science,Hackathon LOCATION:Medical Science Unit II - 2710 Furstenberg Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902726@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902206@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902109@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T092049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Momentary Landscape DESCRIPTION:About the exhibition\nDiane Lavoie’s large-scale textile artworks are made entirely from up-cycled materials and are often placed in direct visual conversation with the natural landscape. Through the artist's choice of materials and visual subject matter\, the springtime installation *Momentary Landscape* is intended to emphasize important work surrounding sustainability\, climate change\, and environmental issues through the arts. The project is scheduled to unfold in the lobby of the South Thayer Building during exam week\, offering students and visitors a restorative\, reflective\, and joyful experience through public art installation.\n\nAbout the artist\nDiane Lavoie is a North American visual artist based in Berlin\, Germany. Her art represents a dialogue between the natural and artificial world\, and explores the boundaries between reality and perception. In her practice\, Lavoie creates large-scale\, textile representations of natural environments in contrast and connection with the actual environs surrounding them. Lavoie holds an MFA in painting from California State University Long Beach and a BFA in illustration from Massachusetts College of Art. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections in the US and Europe. UID:142904-21901587@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Environment,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T150458 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902407@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T120451 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Human Genetics Research Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 4\, 2026\n11:00am - 12:00pm\n1020 Kahn Auditorium\, BSRB\n\nAlex Pollen\, PhD\nAssistant Professor\nNeurobiology\nDevelopmental & Stem Cell Biology\nUniversity of California\, San Francisco\n“Seminar Title TBD”\n\nHosted By: Xander Nuttle\, PhD\, Department of Human Genetics\n___\nWe study how genetic changes that accumulated over the last 6 million years of human evolution influence specialized features of brain development using single cell genomics\, cerebral organoid models of ape brain development\, and genome engineering.\n\nOver the last six million years\, human cognition has changed in remarkable ways to support symbolic language\, long-term planning\, cooperation on vast scales\, and the rapid cultural accumulation of technology. During this time\, patterns of brain development and life history changed to triple the number of neurons produced prenatally\, extend synaptic plasticity through a prolonged phase of development\, and restructure connectivity between brain regions. At the same time tens of millions of mutations accumulated as fixed changes in the human genome through the processes of selection and drift. A portion of this new genomic information guides the development of uniquely human traits and contributes to disease vulnerabilities shared by all humans. However\, connecting human-specific mutations to recently evolved traits remains a major challenge because we lack experimental systems for comparative and functional studies of great ape cortical development. To identify genomic differences underlying unique features or vulnerabilities of the human brain\, we are incorporating advances in single cell genomics and genome engineering with great ape cerebral organoid models of brain development. We are enthusiastic for new graduate students to join the team\, and the lab is well suited for those with an interest in evolution\, neuropsychiatric disorders\, neuronal cell diversity\, stem cell models\, or bioinformatics. UID:143397-21893075@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143397 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,basic sciences,biolgical chemistry,biological chemistry,biological science,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,cancer,Chemistry,Discussion,epilepsy,Faculty,Free,genetics,genome,genomics,human genetics,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Epidemiology,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Neurogenetic Diseases,Information and Technology,lecture,Life Science,lifton,Medicine,Natural Sciences,neel,neurological disease,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Public Policy,Reception,research,Science,seminar,sodium channel,symposium LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - 1020 Kahn Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T130847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Inorganic Seminar DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, May 4th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in CHEM 1300 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 12:00-12:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Daniel Castella\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Nicolai Lehnert\n*Title of Talk:* Synthesis of a bis-Picket Fence Porphyrin Complex with Secondary-Coordination Sphere Hydrogen Bonding to Stabilize a Cytochrome P450nor Intermediate I Model System\n\n*Time:* 12:30-1:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Kayleigh Reilly\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Andy Ault\n*Title of Talk:* Analysis of Atmospheric Aerosols in a Remote Marine Environment\n\n*Time:* 1:00-1:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Graden Snyder\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Josh Buss\n*Title of Talk:* Electronic and Reactivity Studies with Multimetallic Complexes\n\n*Time:* 1:30-2:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Lucas Cooper\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Ageeth Bol\n*Title of Talk:* Formation of Self-Aligned Lateral Heterostructures via Area-Selective ALD of TiS 2 on CVD MoS 2\n\n*Time:* 2:00-2:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Ammar Ibrahim\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. John Montgomery\n*Title of Talk:* Nickel-Catalyzed Oxidative Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling\n\n*Time:* 2:30-3:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Leila Filien\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Charles McCrory\n*Title of Talk:* Molecular electrochemistry for selective waste remediation: nitrate and dichloromethane UID:147974-21902653@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147974 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T160000 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:143999-21894500@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902345@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T082327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Rackham Student AI Working Groups Symposium DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite the campus community to the Rackham Student AI Working Groups Symposium on May 4\, 2026\, with a poster session from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and a keynote address by Professor Latanya Sweeney\, Daniel Paul Professor of the Practice of Government and Technology at the Harvard Kennedy School\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. These aspects of the symposium are open to the U-M community. This event showcases cutting-edge graduate student research on AI\, highlighting opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration\, ethical reflection\, and creative applications of emerging technologies. Attendees will have the chance to explore innovative projects during the poster session and hear insights from a leading expert in AI. UID:147039-21900266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Hussey, Second Floor, Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082020 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTHWOOD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135675-21902638@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Northwood Community Center MPR (1000 McIntyre) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Science Writing and Communication Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:\n \n This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical\n skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of \nyour training (MS\, PhD\, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn \nbest practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript\,\n or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide \nopportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and \npresentation skills.Aims & Objectives:Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Learn\n the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best \npractices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.Discuss\n effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our \nscience is presented\, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.\n \n \n UID:147752-21901928@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147752 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:THSL 2901 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T063125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1943719Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:147703-21901633@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147703 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Set up Okta FastPass with Okta Transition Team DESCRIPTION:Set up Okta FastPass with the Okta Transition Team from ITSWe are offering a series of in-person workshops which will teach you how to set up Okta FastPass on your computer – with Okta FastPass you can access your UMICH account without a password using Touch ID\, Face ID\, or PIN depending on your operating system (yes\, this means you won’t need your phone for multi-factor authentication!).U-M staff\, faculty\, instructors\, and all other interested parties are welcome to attend — bring your laptop and get ready to go passwordless!\n UID:147428-21901007@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building (Room 0420) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MADS Placement Process Explained DESCRIPTION:Are you trying to figure out which placement test might be right for you? Would you like to know more about what you can expect in your placement interview?\nInterviewer Anna Vento\, and MADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Kelly Barger co-lead an in-depth review of the standard and advanced standing placement test procedure\, advanced interview process\, and hold a live Q&A at the end. Please join us to get your questions answered\, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers! UID:144381-21901595@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144381 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T103153 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Tropical linear incidence geometry\, Lorentzian polynomials\, and linear series DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n\nLinear incidence geometry concerns the existence and enumeration of linear subspaces satisfying given incidence conditions. Over a field\, linear incidence geometry is well understood. Examples include Euclid’s first postulate\, Pappus’s theorem\, and the whole study of Schubert calculus. \n\nLinear spaces in the tropical world\, however\, can behave in unexpected ways. We will unravel some the subtlety of the incidence geometry of tropical linear spaces\, give counterexamples to certain incidence properties expected from the classical setting\, and discuss conditions on when they behave as expected. Then\, we will introduce a class of moduli spaces\, called the relative Dressians\, that are useful in understanding the geometry of tropical linear spaces. Finally\, we will explain the implications of tropical linear incidence geometry to the following three recent developments: Lorentzian polynomials\, linear series on tropical curves\, and the geometry of Grassmannians over hyperfields. UID:147918-21902396@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147918 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Graduate,Graduate Students,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1084 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T082327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Rackham Student AI Working Groups Symposium DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite the campus community to the Rackham Student AI Working Groups Symposium on May 4\, 2026\, with a poster session from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and a keynote address by Professor Latanya Sweeney\, Daniel Paul Professor of the Practice of Government and Technology at the Harvard Kennedy School\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. These aspects of the symposium are open to the U-M community. This event showcases cutting-edge graduate student research on AI\, highlighting opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration\, ethical reflection\, and creative applications of emerging technologies. Attendees will have the chance to explore innovative projects during the poster session and hear insights from a leading expert in AI. UID:147039-21900267@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Ballroom, Second Floor, Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260428T114249 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Transfer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Recruitment Team for our virtual sessions where we will discuss LSA requirements\, transfer credit\, pre-transfer academic advising\, LSA opportunities and other transfer tidbits.\n\nRegistration is required. Register using link to the right UID:141040-21902617@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T111159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Transfer Student Pre-Orientation Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for guidance and support before attending your Virtual Orientation Academic Advising Appointment\, we encourage you to attend one of our pre-orientation information sessions. This does not replace the advising appointment. Our webinars are designed to help you smoothly transition into UM. You'll gain insights into:\n\n- Your degree requirements\n- How transfer credits apply to your UM degree\n- Navigating the LSA Course Guide\n- Using Wolverine Access to \"backpack\" classes\n- Required placement exams that must be taken before orientation\nGeneral questions about transferring to UM UID:147890-21902331@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147890 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advising,Newnan,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902346@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260504T230000 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:146151-21898485@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900188@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251127T122955 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Borchardt Conference DESCRIPTION:Every three years\, the Borchardt Conference brings together engineers\, scientists\, practitioners\, and students to present and discuss the latest issues and advances in water and wastewater science and engineering.\n\nIn addition to keynote lectures\, presenters for oral and poster sessions will be selected from submitted abstracts on recent developments in drinking water and wastewater. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to participate. UID:142243-21890265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142243 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civil and Environmental Engineering,conference,Environment,Faculty,Graduate and Professional Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,water LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902727@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902207@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:End-Of-Semester Care Package Pickup DESCRIPTION:Come by the lounge and pick up a care package fille with self-care items\, treats\, and more! Snacks provided!! UID:147903-21902380@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147903 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:OGPS Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T143132 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days) DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237 UID:135236-21876526@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,accessibility,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Canvas,Digital Accessibility,Diversity,Generative Ai,Inclusion,Pedagogy,Scholarship,Teaching And Learning,technology LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902110@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T150458 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902408@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250731T161854 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MORE Committee Workshop (FACULTY): Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start DESCRIPTION:Developed by the MORE Committee\, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles\, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then\, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs\, goals\, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans\, 83 percent find those plans useful. Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for students is available at: https://myumi.ch/6167J. UID:136862-21879248@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136862 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Palmer Commons, Great Lakes Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250801T100140 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MORE Committee Workshop (STUDENT): Getting Your Mentoring Relationship Off to a Good Start DESCRIPTION:Developed by the MORE Committee\, this workshop helps enhance the mentoring relationship between the student and faculty mentor by facilitating the development of shared expectations. Mentors and mentees work independently in separate sessions to identify their own objectives and styles\, and consider strategies for dealing with possible challenges. Then\, student-faculty pairs work together to develop a written mentoring plan as a means of codifying some of the most important elements (needs\, goals\, mutual expectations) of a two-way mentoring relationship. Among Rackham doctoral students who have written mentoring plans\, 83 percent find those plans useful. Registration and attendance at the same workshop are required of both the faculty and the student. Separate registration for faculty is available at: https://myumi.ch/2r6kn. UID:136863-21879254@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136863 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Palmer Commons, Great Lakes Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Learn to Meditate in 3 days DESCRIPTION:Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation\, rejuvenation\, and inner connect in just three session.\n\nMeditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout\, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60\,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration\, heightened awareness\, and presence in the moment\, allowing a shift from thinking to feeling. Meditation also leads to a deeper state of relaxation\, regulating the stress response and promoting numerous health benefits.\n\nThe session will be guided by a trainer via Zoom meeting for all 3 days from noon to 1 p.m. All U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join at no cost. No prior experience with meditation is required.\n\nEvent Details\n*When: Every month for 3 days (attending all 3 sessions is recommended)*\n\nThe session is Remote over Zoom and upon registration you will have the Zoom MeetingId and Passcode\nSee Related Links for registration\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by Information Technology and Services (ITS) Teaching & Learning\, and is provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.\n\nJoin the MCommunity group for email updates – Meditation for wellness UID:128708-21890328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128708 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T160000 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:143999-21894501@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Comillas Group Advising Session DESCRIPTION:This Comillas Group Advising session is for students applying to study abroad in Winter 2027. We recommend attending sessions earlier in the summer if possible.  If you are still comparing or exploring options\, you may benefit from meeting with an IPE peer advisor or scheduling a 1:1 advising appointment with the Comillas Advisor. UID:145866-21897967@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145866 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T141500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Prompt Writing DESCRIPTION:In-person workshop sessions to learn about Prompt Writing.  UID:147994-21902678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147994 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:LSA 2130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T091625 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SRC Seminar Series Presents: The Use of AI for Academic Testing: How Much Can We Trust the Results? DESCRIPTION:Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/s/97124958569\nMeeting ID: 971 2495 8569\nPasscode: 145795\n\nAbstract\nAI methodology has been proposed and investigated for use for aspects of academic testing that are expensive and time consuming such as test item development and scoring of open-ended responses. This presentation will summarize current applications of AI and these areas and highlight areas of concern for these uses. The focus of the presentation is on the accuracy of the results obtained from AI applications and methods used for obtaining measures of accuracy. The presentation is guided by standards for educational and psychological tests that have been developed by AERA\, NCME\, and APA\, and those produced by the International Test Commission (ITC). This is a very quickly changing area of development and investigation. Some ideas will be presented on the types of data that should be collected to document the types of AI procedures that are used and the quality of the results of the applications.\n\nBiography\nMark Reckase is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University where he has taught courses in IRT\, large scale assessment\, and advanced psychometric methods. He has published in the areas of IRT\, CAT\, value-added modeling\, and setting standards on educational tests. He has recently written a book on the theory of standard setting. Professor Reckase has been the president of NCME and the International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing (IACAT)\, the vice president of Division D of AERA\, and the secretary of the Psychometric Society. He has served as editor of the Journal of Educational Measurement and Applied Psychological Measurement. UID:147751-21901927@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147751 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai,Education,Psychology LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 6050 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:China Reading Group RIW DESCRIPTION: UID:127930-21902560@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127930 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser 447 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T095602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T183000 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:139870-21886253@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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T163026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T193000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Social Anxiety & Skills Group for Adults DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself worrying about what others think\, avoiding social situations\, or wishing you could feel more confident and comfortable in groups? You’re not alone. Our 8-week social anxiety group therapy offers a supportive space to build social skills\, overcome anxiety\, and connect with others facing similar challenges.\n\nWhat to Expect in Our Group Therapy:\n+ Learn to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns\n+ Build practical coping skills for social situations\n+ Practice new strategies in a safe\, supportive\, and confidential environment\n\nDetails:\n- Who: Adults age 18+ experiencing social anxiety\, performance anxiety\, or seeking to gain confidence in social settings\n- When: Tuesdays\, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.\, (8 weeks)\n- Dates: April 21 – June 16\, 2026\n- Where: In-person at our conveniently located mental health clinic\, 210 S. 5th Ave.\, downtown Ann Arbor\n\nWhy Choose Group Therapy?\nGroup therapy for social anxiety provides unique benefits over individual counseling. In a group setting\, you’ll not only learn new skills but also practice them in real-time with support from peers. Many participants report faster growth and greater confidence from sharing experiences and encouragement in a group.\n\nRegistration & More Information:\n\nSpaces are limited to ensure a personalized and engaging group environment. UID:146099-21898382@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146099 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Faculty,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,managing anxiety,mental health,psychology,Social Anxiety,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T140025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Fueling for endurance – from keto to carbs! DESCRIPTION:Day: Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\nTime: 7 pm to 8 pm\nLocation: U-M Chemistry Bldg.\, Room 1400\n\nDr. Burke is a sports dietitian with 45 years of experience in the education and counselling of elite athletes. She worked at the Australian Institute of Sport for thirty years\, first as Head of Sports Nutrition and then as Chief of Nutrition Strategy and now serves as Chair in Sports Nutrition in the Mary MacKillop Institute of Health Research at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne.\n \nTalk Summary: Carbohydrates have powered endurance performance for a century—from early race-day sugar use to modern glycogen-loading and sports nutrition products. Yet the rise of ketogenic/LCHF approaches has sparked debate and confusion for athletes and coaches. This session cuts through the hype to explore what the evidence says\, why context matters\, and how to build a more nuanced\, “unifying” approach to fueling endurance performance.\n\nRegister at: https://tinyurl.com/Louise-Burke UID:147690-21901601@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147690 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Nutrition,Professional Development,Staff,Talk,Well-being LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1400 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T160327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T203000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Mind Matters: AI and Mental Health Risks DESCRIPTION:From schools and workplaces to the phones in our pockets\, AI tools are everywhere. As more people use generative AI tools like ChatGPT\, Claude\, and others in their daily lives\, concerns are rising among mental health and technology researchers about how these tools can affect the way we think and feel—not necessarily for the better. \n\nJoin us as experts from the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and School of Information discuss the risks of using AI tools and chatbots when it comes to our mental health and wellbeing. They will break down how this technology can negatively impact our mental health\, what mental health workers are seeing with their patients in the real world\, and what we can all do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. By avoiding the pitfalls of these technologies\, we can prevent these tools from hijacking our attention in unproductive ways that hold us back from living our lives fully.\n\nThis event is brought to you in partnership with the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan.\n\nWebinar on May 5\, 7:00pm - 8:30pm\nRegister here: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sYcOP0pkTz-kK99SnYbnEw#/registration\n\nSpeakers:\n1. Steve Taylor\, M.D.\, Professor of Psychiatry and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry\n2. Mallory Klaunig\, Ph.D.\, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry\n3. Kentaro Toyama\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Information\, School of Information\n\nModerator:\nKara Gavin UID:147677-21901563@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Depression,Health,Health & Wellness,Medicine,Mental Health,Mental Health Awareness Month,Neuroscience,Psychiatry,Psychology,Virtual,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T230000 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:146151-21898486@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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260317T144951 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Mama's Broke DESCRIPTION:“raw\, rootsy and alive - uplifting and a joy to hear” –Folk Radio UK\n\nMama's Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots\, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere. Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies\, while they artfully juggle fiddle\, banjo\, guitar and mandolin\, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original -and often dark- compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time\, Quebecois\, blues\, punk\, celtic\, balkan and doom metal\, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new. UID:143446-21893186@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143446 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900189@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Cycling Nationals DESCRIPTION:Cycling Nationals UID:141561-21889015@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141561 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Madison CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251127T122955 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 Borchardt Conference DESCRIPTION:Every three years\, the Borchardt Conference brings together engineers\, scientists\, practitioners\, and students to present and discuss the latest issues and advances in water and wastewater science and engineering.\n\nIn addition to keynote lectures\, presenters for oral and poster sessions will be selected from submitted abstracts on recent developments in drinking water and wastewater. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to participate. UID:142243-21890266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142243 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civil and Environmental Engineering,conference,Environment,Faculty,Graduate and Professional Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,water LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902728@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902208@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T143132 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Enriching Scholarship 2026 Conference (Virtual Days) DESCRIPTION:Enriching Scholarship is free to all members of the U-M community. In celebration of the University’s Future of Learning initiative\, our conference theme this year is Life-Changing Education. Session presenters have been challenged to consider big questions like:\n\nWhat does education make possible?\nHow do we keep learning from one another?\nHow can we build better futures together?\nHow does the value of higher education surface in students’ lives beyond the outcomes they expect?\n\nThe conference will be held May 4 – 8\, 2025.\n\nMay 5-8 are virtual days. Zoom links are located on the Canvas site\, which is accessed through the conference registration.\n\nNote: Day 1 of the conference\, scheduled for May 4\, will be held in person. More information at: https://events.umich.edu/event/135237 UID:135236-21876527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135236 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,accessibility,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Canvas,Digital Accessibility,Diversity,Generative Ai,Inclusion,Pedagogy,Scholarship,Teaching And Learning,technology LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902111@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Science Writing and Communication Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:\n \n This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical\n skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of \nyour training (MS\, PhD\, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn \nbest practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript\,\n or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide \nopportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and \npresentation skills.Aims & Objectives:Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Learn\n the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best \npractices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.Discuss\n effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our \nscience is presented\, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.\n \n \n UID:147752-21901929@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147752 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T150458 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902409@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21901219@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet up: Munger lobby Event location: KerryTown farmers Market CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T141109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Adam Reimer DESCRIPTION:About the presentation: Achieving conservation aims in the Great Lakes region\, including protecting water quality\, enhancing wildlife habitat\, and building community resilience\, often relies on voluntary actions by farmers\, ranchers\, and rural landowners. Numerous agencies\, organizations\, and policies support farmer adoption of soil health practices\, improved nutrient management\, and managed tile drainage. Despite decades of effort\, adoption of key practices has lagged what is needed to reach larger conservation goals. National Wildlife Federation has worked with producers and conservation professionals for over a decade to improve outreach and conservation communications to reach new audiences and expand adoption of key practices. NWF programs apply insights from social and behavioral science to increase organizational capacity and identify novel strategies for increasing conservation adoption. This presentation will share key insights from NWF programs and outline research and extension needs to scale up adoption in the Great Lakes region.\n\nAbout the speaker: Adam Reimer is the outreach and evaluation scientist at the National Wildlife Federation. He has training in interdisciplinary social and agricultural science with a PhD from Purdue University. Adam has an extensive research background exploring farmer and landowner conservation decision making and the role of policy and social networks in conservation outcomes. At NWF\, he helps support local and farmer-led conservation outreach throughout the Midwest by leveraging social and behavioral sciences to develop effective engagement strategies. UID:142040-21889936@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ecology,Environment,Environmental Policy,Free,Great Lakes,Lecture,Public Policy,Research,seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T160239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Virtual Canvas Accessibility for Panorama Training DESCRIPTION:Join ITS-Accessibility for an engaging\, in-depth training session on using Panorama to enhance the accessibility of your Canvas course site. Panorama is a powerful accessibility tool integrated into Canvas that enables instructors and instructional support staff to create\, scan\, and fix digital content for accessibility directly within Canvas. In addition\, Panorama allows students to automatically generate alternative formats of Canvas content and attached files\, ensuring materials are accessible in the formats that work best for them. This training will provide practical guidance and step-by-step demonstrations to help you identify and resolve potential accessibility barriers\, making your Canvas course more inclusive and user-friendly for everyone. UID:147814-21901996@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147814 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:accessibility,Digital Accessibility LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI Show and Tell DESCRIPTION: UID:142293-21890420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142293 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902694@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Learn to Meditate in 3 days DESCRIPTION:Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation\, rejuvenation\, and inner connect in just three session.\n\nMeditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout\, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60\,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration\, heightened awareness\, and presence in the moment\, allowing a shift from thinking to feeling. Meditation also leads to a deeper state of relaxation\, regulating the stress response and promoting numerous health benefits.\n\nThe session will be guided by a trainer via Zoom meeting for all 3 days from noon to 1 p.m. All U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join at no cost. No prior experience with meditation is required.\n\nEvent Details\n*When: Every month for 3 days (attending all 3 sessions is recommended)*\n\nThe session is Remote over Zoom and upon registration you will have the Zoom MeetingId and Passcode\nSee Related Links for registration\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by Information Technology and Services (ITS) Teaching & Learning\, and is provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.\n\nJoin the MCommunity group for email updates – Meditation for wellness UID:128708-21890329@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128708 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T160000 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:143999-21894502@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T164602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T130000 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:Aging,National Poll On Healthy Aging LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082023 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 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Depression,Discussion,Faculty,In Person,Mental Health,Mental Health Awareness Month,Public Health,Public Policy,Storytelling LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T082019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902347@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T162354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000 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:adhd,Graduate and Professional Students,Staff,Time Management,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T092327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000 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:Free,Prospective Student,Prospective Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251203T105205 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Mark Erelli DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nCritically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli is a Boston-based veteran of the folk and roots music scene\, renowned for his emotional honesty\, craftsmanship\, and warmth. Erelli exploded out of the gate in 1999 when he won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award in the wake of his “auspicious debut” (Billboard)\, joining the ranks of previous honorees like Lyle Lovett and Nanci Griffith. More recently\, Erelli penned the anti-gun violence song “By Degrees\,” recorded in collaboration with Rosanne Cash\, Sheryl Crow\, and others\, which garnered a nomination for Song of the Year at the 2019 Americana Honors and Awards. He followed this honor with a pair of records that drew comparisons to both Tom Petty and John Prine\, as well as praise for their energy\, grace\, and resilience. Now\, on his fourteenth solo album Spring Green\, Erelli delivers his most cohesive and emotionally resonant work to date—a meditation on vulnerability\, endurance\, and renewal. \n\nFollowing 2023’s Lay Your Darkness Down\, which chronicled his response to vision loss from retinitis pigmentosa\, Spring Green finds Erelli in a place of hard-won peace. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Zachariah Hickman and tracked largely live over three days\, the album feels fluid and organic—more watercolor painting than photographic snapshot. Its intimate sound recalls classic singer-songwriters like Jackson Browne and James Taylor\, prioritizing storytelling and emotional clarity over stylistic showmanship.\n\nBy choosing to release Spring Green independently through Bandcamp and personally fulfilling each order\, Erelli reaffirms his commitment to authentic connection over industry convention. The album stands as both an artistic statement and a survival guide—proof that true strength lies in softness\, and that being wholly oneself is more than enough. UID:142201-21890202@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142201 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900190@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T060004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Cycling Nationals DESCRIPTION:Cycling Nationals UID:141561-21889016@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141561 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Madison CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902729@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR