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:20251021T115547 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Anxiety & Procrastination DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will learn more about how anxiety can lead to procrastination and tips to cope with both. This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.\n\nRegistration is not required for in-person wellness groups\, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees. UID:137513-21880367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137513 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Campus Mind Works,Food,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Health & Wellness,In Person,north campus,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 265 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T112039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CMW: Anxiety & Procrastination DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will learn more about how anxiety can lead to procrastination and tips to cope with both. This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.Registration is not required for in-person wellness groups\, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees. UID:140963-21887884@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140963 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250820T132258 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T132000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CREES Noon Lecture. Piety and Power: Women and Religious Life in Central Asian Islam DESCRIPTION:This talk introduces the story of Aghā-yi Buzurg\, an extraordinary woman who lived in sixteenth-century Bukhara—located in present-day Uzbekistan—and became one of the few known female Sufi leaders in Islamic history. Her life is documented in a hagiography titled *The Manifestation of Wonders*\, written by her male disciple. In a historical context where women’s religious authority was rarely recorded\, this text offers a rare window into how a woman could gain spiritual\, social\, and even political influence in early modern Central Asia. Aghā-yi Buzurg was not only respected for her personal piety but also led a wide network of followers\, advised rulers\, and competed with prominent male religious figures of her time. Her story challenges modern assumptions about gender roles in Muslim societies\, especially in the history of the Central Asian region. By examining her life and legacy\, Professor Shanazarova’s presentation invites the audience to reconsider how power\, gender\, and religion were intertwined in pre-modern Central Asia and to reflect on the broader historical dynamics that have shaped women's roles in the region.\n \n Aziza Shanazarova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion at Columbia University. Her research centers on the religious history of Islamic Central Asia and the Persianate world\, focusing on the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. She earned a dual PhD in Religious Studies and Central Eurasian Studies from Indiana University-Bloomington in 2019. Prior to joining Columbia\, she taught at Stanford University and the University of Pittsburgh\, where she held a postdoctoral position.\n \n Shanazarova is the author of *Female Religiosity in Central Asia: Sufi Leaders in the Persianate World* (Cambridge University Press 2024)\, which received an honorable mention from the British Association for Islamic Studies/BRAIS-De Gruyter Prize in the Study of Islam and the Muslim World in 2022. She also published *Manifestations of a Sufi Woman in Central Asia: A Critical Edition of Ḥāfiẓ-i Baṣīr’s Maẓhar al-ʻajā’ib* (Brill 2020). Her peer-reviewed articles have been featured in leading journals\, including *Der Islam*\, *Journal of Sufi Studies*\, *Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society*\, *Journal of Islamic Manuscripts*\, and the *International Journal of Islam in Asia*.\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:137821-21880808@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137821 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:central asia,religion LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T141939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:For All Ages Exhibit DESCRIPTION:In the 19th century\, new ideas about childhood and education\, along with advances in printing like chromolithography\, made it possible to mass-produce games and toys. These were not only fun to play with but also taught practical skills and moral lessons. Learn about familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history in the William L. Clements Library’s new exhibit\, “For All Ages” on view weekdays from 12-4 pm between October 3-January 5.\n\nEven though the objects are behind glass\, the co-curators have created an interactive way to explore the display. Visit the exhibit to participate in a scavenger hunt and win a prize! UID:138977-21884436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138977 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american history,Exhibit,Free,Fun,Games,In Person,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251105T090437 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Brown Bag Seminar | Form factors in the large-N bootstrap DESCRIPTION:Well after 50 years since the discovery of QCD\, we are still lacking a description of the theory of strong interactions at low energies. For instance\, we do not know how to produce the rich meson spectrum out of the handful of parameters in the QCD Lagrangian\, other than by brute-force lattice simulations. This has prompted a revival of the S-matrix bootstrap\, which aims to single out the theory as the unique set of scattering amplitudes consistent with certain self-consistency conditions. This approach has led to sharp\, rigorous bounds for pion scattering in the large N limit. But these bounds are completely agnostic about the UV completion of the theory. In this talk I will explain how\, by enlarging the system to include form factors and two-point functions\, one can input UV information (computed with perturbative QCD) into the bootstrap. We will see how this improves upon the previous bounds. UID:139049-21884682@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139049 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:brown bag,Brown Bag Seminar,Physics,Science LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3481 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T125155 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:How State Context Shapes the Long Arm of Childhood DESCRIPTION:What is the role of state contextual factors in shaping the well-documented relationship between childhood SES and health in later life? Join the Panel Study of Income Dynamics as they host\, Emily Dore\, postdoctoral research fellow at the Social Policies for Health Equity Research (SPHERE) Center at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Please RSVP by November 14 to receive lunch. \n\nAbstract: \"Research has repeatedly shown that individual-level measures of childhood socioeconomic status (SES)\, such as parental income and education\, are associated with health in later life. Less explored is the role of state contextual factors in shaping this relationship between childhood SES and adult health. Illuminating structural and political determinants of health along the life span can improve interventions by broadening their reach to the population level\, complimenting interventions that concentrate on individual behavioral changes. In this presentation\, Dr. Dore will present findings from two projects that explore these questions using data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics. The first investigates how the relationship between childhood SES and health in adulthood varies across states\, and which state contexts may be driving observed differences. The second examines a specific policy intervention\, welfare reform in the mid-1990s\, to understand how exposure to different types of welfare programming in childhood shapes health years later.\" UID:141761-21889334@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141761 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Analysis,Data Collection,Economics,Family,Health,Health Equity,Livestream,Public Health,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Sciences,Sociology LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1450 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250911T132206 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Medicine\, Aging\, Science & Health (MASH) Workshop DESCRIPTION:- September 10: Abby-Lynn Smith\n- October 8: Liz Harris\n- October 15: Analidis Ochoa\n- October 22: Hsin-Keng Ling\n- October 29: Megan Kelly\n- November 6: Special Event - Society of Fellows lunch with Neil Gong (co-sponsored with ISD)\n- November 12: Sofia Hiltner\n- November 19: Renee Anspach UID:139226-21885140@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139226 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251112T121645 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng & Austin Zhu\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng & Austin Zhu perform 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. Some noon recitals may include an instructional component\, during which visitors can observe carillon students taking lessons on the Baird Carillon with Professor Ng.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:141428-21888794@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T104157 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Critical Conversations: Method(ologies) DESCRIPTION:Adela Pinch (Chair)\nHadji Bakara | Jen Buckley | Meg Sweeney\n\nPlease RSVP here:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ6Ioq0AQFu7YeMBTViQMrWBoMYo3-m2RT7U83fy1Y9a1Vxw/viewform\n\n“On Archival Time”\nHadji Bakara is Assistant Professor of English. His research focuses on 20th and 21st century global\, Anglophone\, and American literatures\, especially in their relation to histories of war\, empire\, migration\, and human rights. He is the author of Writing for Dark Times: A Literary History of Human Rights (forthcoming University of Chicago Press 2026) and co-editor of the Oxford Handbook to Literature and Migration (forthcoming Oxford University Press 2026). This flash talk is drawn from his teaching and research on the question of archival methods in literary studies. \n\n\"My body became a face\": Jean-Louis Barrault's 1935 adaptation of As I Lay Dying\nJen Buckley is Associate Professor of English and Director of Graduate Studies in this department\, where she will soon teach her first Michigan course on modern drama. Her research encompasses 19th-21st century drama\, theatre\, and performance\, with a focus on modernism. This flash talk gave her the nudge she needed to actually start writing a chapter of her book-in-progress\, Act Without Words: Speechless Performance on Modern Stages. \n\n\"Make the Road by Walking: A Meditation on Methods\"\nMegan Sweeney is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of English\, Afroamerican and African Studies\, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Her publications include an award-winning monograph\, Reading Is My Window: Books and the Art of Reading in Women’s Prisons (2010)\; an edited collection\, The Story Within Us: Women Prisoners Reflect on Reading (2012)\; a creative nonfiction book titled Mendings (2023)\; lyric essays\; and numerous articles about African American literature\, reading\, incarceration\, and autotheory. Sweeney is a recipient of fellowships from the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University\, the Institute for the Humanities at the University of Michigan\, the Ford Foundation\, and the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Deeply committed to teaching and mentoring\, she has received the Class of 1923 Memorial Teaching Award (2010)\, an Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship (2014)\, the John H. D'Arms Award for Distinguished Graduate Mentoring in the Humanities (2021)\, and a Faculty Recognition Award (2025). \n\n\nEach session of Critical Conversations\, a monthly luncheon series organized by the English Department Associate Chair’s Office\, features flash talks from faculty members and graduate students about their current work as related to a rotating theme. The goal of these sessions is to share and learn about each other's work and serve as an important hub for timely conversations with relevance across the humanities. UID:138521-21883163@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138521 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Graduate Students,Humanities LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3222 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250627T160446 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Giving and Receiving Feedback DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:136269-21878351@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Discussion,Professional Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T122041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Pies-giving & Gratitude DESCRIPTION:Take a break to share some gratitude (and pie!). Stop by the OGPS Lounge on Wednesday\, November 19 from 1–3 PM to write a note of thanks to someone who’s made a difference in your life — we’ll even mail it for you!\nEnjoy a slice of fall pie*\, good company\, and a moment to slow down before the holiday break.*while supplies last UID:141549-21888993@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141549 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:OGPS Lounge (OGPS 2950) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T121714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Lon Mitchell\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Lon Mitchell performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:141429-21888795@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141429 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250102T120705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Are you grappling with a piece of code\, trying to compute on a cluster\, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.\n\nAll members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.\n\nTuesdays\, 9:30-11 a.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)\nWednesdays\, 1:30-3 p.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324) UID:117252-21865910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Information and Technology,Machine Learning LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T152530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CMENAS Colloquium Series. Memory as Perseverance: Archiving Palestine between Homeland and Diaspora DESCRIPTION:From the thousands of ancient manuscripts and academic scholarship stolen from West Jerusalem in 1948\, to the hundreds of archives and heritage sites in Gaza that have been damaged and destroyed since October 2023\, the continuous loss of Palestinian history is deeply felt. Yet\, within this archival erasure\, Palestinians remain deeply committed to preserving their collective memory and history. Considering this\, this presentation addresses the following research question: Given the large-scale destruction and repression of formal Palestinian archives under Israeli settler colonialism\, how are Palestinians persevering in the decolonization and preservation of their historical narratives? To advance knowledge about how Palestinian archival practices operate within a framework of ongoing settler colonialism and genocide\, this study focuses on the archival infrastructures and practices of one transnational group of Palestinians\, those hailing from the city of Ramallah in the West Bank. Based on findings from a multi-sited archival ethnography of preservation practices utilized by Palestinians who have emigrated from Ramallah to the United States as well as Palestinians living in Ramallah in the West Bank\, I show how Palestinians have archived the history of Ramallah from their exiled position in the diaspora and their occupied position in the homeland. In doing so\, I contribute knowledge to archival studies’ understanding of cultural heritage preservation under settler colonial violence\, decolonial approaches to recordkeeping\, and indigenous epistemologies of archives.\n \nTamara Rayan is a PhD candidate in the School of Information at the University of Michigan\, studying archives and digital curation. Their work focuses on representing the Palestinian diaspora and trauma in archival practices. Their work has been published in Across the Disciplines and Archival Science.\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. Email: -- warsansa@umich.edu UID:136803-21879161@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136803 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:center for middle eastern and north african studies,Cmenas Colloquium Series,Discussion,International Studies,Lecture,Middle East Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251112T143400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cosmo-Astro Seminar | Fundamental Physics with kSZ Tomography: Progress and Challenges DESCRIPTION:As CMB photons traverse through the late universe\, they scatter with electrons caught up in bulk flows of large-scale structure\, a phenomenon known as the kinetic Sunyaev Zel'dovich (kSZ) effect. By cross-correlating CMB maps with galaxy surveys\, the kSZ effect therefore allows us to tomographically reconstruct the velocity field of large-scale structure\, which contains a wealth of cosmological information. In the last decade\, this emerging program of kSZ tomography for cosmological inference has shown great progress\, with many new theoretical applications and continual improvements in data analysis. However\, very recently\, kSZ velocity reconstructions with ACT and DESI data have shown a small signal than predicted by theoretical models. This discrepancy may point us to new physical insights\, for example about baryonic feedback\, and ultimately raises questions about the future prospects of constraining cosmology with kSZ tomography. In this talk\, I will discuss the recent rapid development in kSZ tomography\, highlight the challenge that these new measurements present to us\, and suggest a path forward. UID:141814-21889453@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141814 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Physics LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3246 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884019@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Hfes,Human Factors And Ergonomics Society,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251116T204300 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning seminar in algebraic combinatorics: Topical and Tropical Physics DESCRIPTION:Tropical geometry has found a newfound role in quantum field theory\, in studying Feynman integrals\, scattering amplitudes\, and asymptotic behaviour. I'll give a gentle introduction to these applications\, and as a bonus topic introduce a link between Bergman fans and the so-called 'wavefunction of the universe'. UID:141928-21889643@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141928 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251117T092325 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Number Theory: Introduction to Fontaine's Period Rings DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we will give an introduction to Fontaine's construction of period rings: B_HT\, B_dR\, B_cris and B_st. UID:141927-21889642@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141927 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Number Theory LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T095125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department Colloquium | On Hilbert’s sixth problem: from particles to waves DESCRIPTION:In 1900\, the mathematician David Hilbert announced a list of 23 outstanding problems for twentieth century mathematics. In his sixth problem\, Hilbert called for the derivation of the equations of fluid mechanics—such as the Euler and Navier-Stokes equations—by way of rigorously justifying Boltzmann’s kinetic theory for particle systems. The scope of this program\, also known as Hilbert’s program\, was precisely framed in the mid-20th century through the works of Grad and Cercignani\, who identified the correct limiting process involved: the Boltzmann-Grad limit. In his celebrated work\, Lanford (1975) gave the first rigorous derivation of Boltzmann’s equations\, albeit only valid for short times. However\, Hilbert’s sixth problem requires a long-time extension of Lanford's result\, which remained open for decades. In recent joint work with Yu Deng (U Chicago) and Xiao Ma (U Michigan)\, we extend Lanford’s theorem to long times—specifically for as long as the solution of Boltzmann’s equation exists. This allows for the full execution of Hilbert’s program\, and the derivation of the fluid equations in the Boltzmann-Grad limit. The underlying strategy follows an earlier joint work with Yu Deng that resolved a parallel problem\, in which colliding particles are replaced by nonlinear waves\; thus establishing the mathematical foundations of wave turbulence theory. In this talk\, we will review this progress\, and discuss some future directions. UID:141741-21889249@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141741 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T142044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham/Sweetland Workshops on Writing - Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:Rackham / Sweetland Workshops\, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate \nSchool\, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in \nvarious aspects of writing. UID:139898-21886304@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139898 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Earl Lewis Room (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T161128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Writing Literature Reviews DESCRIPTION:How do I turn this never-ending tangle of literature into a neat\, polished review? In this interactive workshop\, we'll cover laying the foundation for your scholarly literature review and then taking that first critical step towards composition. We'll crowdsource tips for generating a source list\, organizing it as you go\, and starting to extract themes and ideas for section headings from your reading library. We'll also cover the basics of structure to reduce the barrier for writing your first sections. Whether you're halfway through or just starting out\, you'll have a chance to take the next step on organizing\, defining your purpose\, or revising your argumentation. This presentation will focus on reviews in the sciences\, but concepts are generalizable to all literature reviews.\n\nPresented by Jimmy Brancho\, Sweetland Center for Writing Faculty\n\nRegistration required. See link.\n\nFood and coffee/tea provided. Please bring a water bottle to fill if needed. UID:139897-21886299@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139897 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Writing LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Earl Lewis Room, 3rd floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T133658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: A twisted derived category of hyper-Kähler varieties of K3^{[n]}-type DESCRIPTION:It is well-known that the derived category of a K3 surface is governed by its Mukai lattice. In this talk\, I will discuss analogous phenomena for hyper-Kähler varieties of K3^[n]-type. In particular\, I will show that a natural twisted derived category of a 2n-dimensional moduli space of stable objects on a K3 surface is derived equivalent to the Hilbert scheme of n points on the surface. UID:135739-21877211@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T102014 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2025 Van Eenam Lectures DESCRIPTION:Lectures each day November 18-20\, 2025 from 4-5 pm in East Hall. \n\n*Lecture 1\, November 18\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: E-values and e-processes: Theory and applications*\nE-values and e-processes are potential alternatives to p-values as measures of uncertainty\, significance and evidence. We first briefly introduce the theory of e-values and e-processes\, and then briefly discuss their applications in four areas: a) Combining dependent p-values\; b) Selective inference procedures\; c) Backtesting risk measures\; d) Online large language models (LLM) watermark detection. \n\n*Lecture 2\, November 19\, 4 pm East Hall 1360: Risk aversion\, insurance propensity\, and choice under dependence*\nWe provide a foundation of risk aversion by showing that this attitude is fully captured by the propensity to seize insurance opportunities. Our foundation well accords with the commonly held prudential interpretation of risk aversion that dates back to the seminal works of Arrow (1963) and Pratt (1964). These analyses are special cases of results in the general framework of choice under dependence.\n\n*Lecture 3\, November 20\, 4 pm East Hall 4448: Bridging pure risk and ambiguity in risk measures and optimization*\nWe discuss optimization and modeling of ambiguity in risk management and decision making. We first discuss two different approaches in optimization under uncertainty\, the worst-case risk approach and the model aggregation approach. Then we present a mathematical framework using a sigma-algebra to distinguish between pure risks and ambiguity.\n\nDr. Ruodu Wang is Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Quantitative Risk Management and Professor of Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance at the University of Waterloo. He received his PhD in Mathematics (2012) from the Georgia Institute of Technology\, after completing his Bachelor (2006) and Master’s (2009) degrees at Peking University. He holds editorial positions in 8 leading journals in actuarial science\, operations research\, statistics\, and economics\, including Co-Editor of ASTIN Bulletin - The Journal of the International Actuarial Association and Co-Editor of the European Actuarial Journal. Among other international awards and recognitions\, he is the first winner of the SOA Actuarial Science Early Career Award (2021) from the Society of Actuaries\, and a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (elected 2022). His research papers are published in top journals across a wide range of scientific fields\, such as the American Economic Review\, the Annals of Statistics\, the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society (Series B)\, Management Science\, Operations Research\, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.\n\nVan Eenam Lectures: This lecture series is funded by the Weltha McLachlan Van Eenam\, Marjorie Van Eenam Butcher and Robert Ward Butcher Actuarial/Financial Mathematics Fund.\n\nThe Fund was established in memory of the Esteemed Emeritus Professor Cecil J. Nesbitt who was a dear friend of Marjorie Van Eenam Butcher (pictured) and Robert Ward Butcher. The fund was created as part of the Weltha McLachlan Van Eenam Memorial Fund to benefit Actuarial/Financial Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. UID:135251-21876546@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135251 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251105T102654 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CCMB/DCMB Weekly Seminar Series featuring Emil Saucan\, PhD (Visiting Professor) DESCRIPTION:\"Geometrical Methods for Biological Networks\" \n\nAbstract:\n\nThis work investigates the role of geometric methods\, with a particular focus on discrete curvatures\, in the analysis of genomic networks. We demonstrate how these geometric insights can inform applications in oncology and cellular reprogramming UID:140042-21886516@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140042 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Bioinformatics,Biosciences LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes North CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251115T174140 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Lecture and Workshop with Victoria Saramago DESCRIPTION:Lecture: November 19th\, 4pm - 6pm\; Against the Current: Electricity\, \nEnvironment\, and Culture in Brazil\n\nWorkshop: November 20th\, 11:30am - 1pm\; Electroshock and Hydropower: \nWriting the Great Acceleration in Brazil’s Military Dictatorship\n\nLocation: Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) \n\nThis talk discusses how electricity is deeply intertwined with cultural production and formative of the narratives that have come to define the Anthropocene in the Great Acceleration in Brazil. \n\nLecture presented by Isabella Vergara (LSA Collegiate Fellow)\, Moderated by Ana Guimarães (Graduate Student)\nWorkshop presented by RLL Graduate Students: Ana Guimarães\, María Beusterien Pereira\, Daniel López\, Fernando Pliego\, and Alejandro Mendoza. \n\nVictoria Saramago is an associate professor of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies at the University of Chicago. Her research interests include twentieth- and twenty-first-century Latin American literatures and cultures with a focus on Brazilian studies\, the environmental humanities\, the energy humanities\, the Great Acceleration and the Anthropocene\, fiction theory\, mimesis\, and interdisciplinary approaches to literature and the environment.\nhttps://rll.uchicago.edu/victoria-saramago UID:141532-21888979@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141532 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Brazil,Communications,Discussion,Free,Graduate Students,Humanities,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Language,Lecture,Multicultural,Public,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social Impact,Storytelling,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Workshop,Writing LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T161500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG Seminar Geometry\, Topology\, Dynamics: Metric Lines in Carnot groups DESCRIPTION:Among nilpotent Lie groups\, Carnot groups form a particularly important subclass\, with the Heisenberg group being the most well-known example. Carnot groups admit the structure of a sub-Riemannian manifold. Thus\, to broaden the context\, a sub-Riemannian geodesic is a local arc-length-minimizing curve. A natural question is: What are the conditions for a geodesic to be a global minimizer? A curve is called a metric line if it is a globally minimizing geodesic\; an alternative term is “an isometric embedding of the real line.” The talk is devoted to presenting the results and ideas that inspired me to formulate a conjecture classifying metric lines in Carnot groups\, as well as the results obtained in this direction. UID:141778-21889352@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141778 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251116T220100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student AIM Seminar: Barycentric Lagrange Tree-Traversal Fast Summation Algorithms DESCRIPTION:Tree-based algorithms are popular methods for the fast summation of particle interactions\, including the Barnes-Hut treecode and the Greengard-Rokhlin fast multiple method\, which reduce the operation count for a given tolerance from O(N) to O(NlogN) and O(N) respectively. Since then\, there have been several improvements to these algorithms to solve different problems. In this talk\, we present the Kernel Independent Treecode (KITC) [1] and the Barycentric Lagrange Dual Tree Traversal (BLDTT) [2] methods\, both of which take advantage of the stability properties of barycentric Lagrange polynomial interpolation which will also be discussed. Additionally\, we will show how these methods are easily parallelizable using CPUs or GPUs\, as well as discussing the performance with examples of problems in fluid and plasma dynamics where these methods have been used. Finally\, we present plans for future implementations of these methods in modeling the solar magnetic field in the solar corona.\n\n[1] L. Wang\, R. Krasny\, and S. Tlupova\, “A kernel-independent treecode based on barycentric lagrange interpolation”\, CiCP 28\, 1415–1436 (2020).\n\n[2] L. Wilson\, N. Vaughn\, and R. Krasny\, “A GPU-accelerated fast multipole method based on barycentric lagrange interpolation and dual tree traversal”\, Computer Physics Communications 265\, 108017 (2021). UID:141926-21889641@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141926 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T113156 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Global Photo Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join various U-M International Education units at the 2025 Global Photo Showcase\, featuring student photography from all over the world! Vote for your favorite photos and enter raffles to win U-M prizes. Chat with study abroad returnees\, international students\, and international education professionals. Enjoy food and music from around the globe and learn about upcoming international opportunities!\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Center for Global & Intercultural Study\, Global Engagement — Office of the Provost\, the International Institute\, International Programs in Engineering\, Ross Global Initiatives\, Global Public Health\, and the International Center. UID:138681-21883607@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138681 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,global,global engagement,In Person,International,international center,international students,International Week,Multicultural,photography,Sessions,Study Abroad,Visual Arts LOCATION:1010 Weiser Hall (10th Floor, 500 Church Street) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251022T095645 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Apple Cider and Study at Stockwell DESCRIPTION:Join the Stockwell Diversity Peer Educators for a cup of warm apple cider while studying for finals! UID:140914-21887801@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140914 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:free,Michigan Housing,Study Night LOCATION:Stockwell Hall - Rosa Parks Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251031T122624 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:BIndx November meeting: Tiffany Hunt DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the November BIndx Meeting! There will be food\, games\, and conversation. All majors are welcome. This week's speaker is Managing Director of Transformation Enablement and Operations at KPMG US\, Tiffany Hunt.\n\nThe Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection.\n\nDinner will be served to those who RSVP UID:138601-21883432@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138601 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251028T133928 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ELI Course Info Session + Pizza Party! DESCRIPTION:Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions\, written assignments\, and in conversations on campus?\nCome meet ELI’s faculty to learn about ELI’s Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!\n\nTwo Options! Pick One:\n\nNorth Campus:\nTuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025\n5:30-6:30 pm\n1180 Duderstadt \n\nOR:\n\nCentral Campus:\nWednesday\, Nov. 19\, 2025 \n5:00-6:00 pm\n955 Weiser Hall\n\nThis is a casual\, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation. \nCome anytime during the session! UID:141243-21888443@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141243 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English,English Language Institute,Graduate Students,International,Language,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 955 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T162045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ELI Course Info Session + Pizza Party! DESCRIPTION:Want to build your confidence and fluency using English in class discussions\, written assignments\, and in conversations on campus?\nCome meet ELI’s faculty to learn about ELI’s Academic English Mini-Courses and enjoy some free pizza!\nThis is a casual\, drop-in style event. There is no formal presentation. Come anytime during the session!\n UID:141705-21889215@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141705 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:955 Weiser Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T162045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Honors Pre-Professional Development 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:The road to medical/health professional or law school programs involves academic success\, skill-building\, and community service\, but the path can differ for each individual. What kinds of academic experiences help you grow and learn at the level you need to be competitive? Where can you find volunteering\, shadowing\, and professional opportunities to help you fully explore your interest? How can you develop a timeline for applying to programs? Our Honors workshops are an outstanding way to gather information. There are several dates and topics to choose from based on where you are in your pre-professional journey. We look forward to seeing you there!\nSpace is limited so please drop your registration if you find that you are unable to attend.If you require accommodations to attend a pre-professional event\, please email ask.honors@umich.edu  Thank you! UID:136812-21880616@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136812 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Mason Hall - 1330 (Honors Program Lounge) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T093124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learn to Practice Self-Compassion: 8-Week Group Therapy DESCRIPTION:Are you often your own harshest critic? Do you struggle with self-criticism\, anxiety\, or depression? If so\, self-compassion can be a transformative skill for your well-being. The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)’s Psychological Clinic is offering an 8-week\, in-person Self-Compassion Group this fall\, designed to help adults enhance emotional health by learning to treat themselves with kindness.\n\nWhat Is Self-Compassion Therapy?\nSelf-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same kindness and care you’d offer to a good friend. For those facing intense self-criticism or mental health challenges like anxiety and depression\, self-compassion can improve resilience and overall emotional well-being. This group will guide you through practical strategies\, psycho-education\, and experiential exercises to help manage difficult emotions and life’s challenges.\n\nAbout the Self-Compassion Group:\n- Mix of psycho-education\, group discussions\, and experiential exercises\n- A supportive\, nonjudgmental environment led by licensed mental health clinicians\n- Techniques rooted in the latest research on self-care and emotional healing\n\nGroup Details:\n- When: Wednesdays\, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (8 weeks)\n- Fall 2025 Dates: October 1 – November 19\, 2025\n- Where: In-person at our mental health clinic in downtown Ann Arbor (210 S. 5th Ave.)\n- Cost: $45 per weekly session\; some insurances are accepted UID:139866-21886199@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139866 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Group Therapy,Health & Wellness,Staff,Undergraduate,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251117T092053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Qahwah & Authors. Borícua Muslims with Ken Chitwood DESCRIPTION:RSVP: https://myumi.ch/z9y1R\n Date: November 19\, 2025 at 5:00 PM\n Location: UMMA Multipurpose Room\n \nJoin us on November 19\, 2025 at 5:00 PM at UMMA Multipurpose Room for a conversation with Ken Chitwood on his new book *Borícua Muslims: Everyday Cosmopolitanism among Puerto Rican Converts to Islam*.\n \n Drawing on years of ethnographic research and more than a hundred interviews conducted in Puerto Rico\, New York\, Florida\, Texas\, New Jersey\, and online\, Ken Chitwood tells the story of Puerto Rican Muslims as they construct a shared sense of peoplehood through everyday practices and historical reimaginings that complicate ideas about race\, ethnicity\, and religion in the Americas. Expanding the geography of global Islam and recasting the relationship between religion and Puerto Rican culture\, “Borícua Muslims” reckons with the many entanglements of Latinx and Muslim identities amid late-modern globalization.\n \n \n Joining us in conversation with Ken Chitwood will be University of Michigan Professors Sara Awartani\, Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes\, and Aliyah Khan (moderator).\n \n \n Meet the speakers:\n \n \nKen Chitwood is a postdoctoral researcher pursuing Habilitation with the Department for the Study of Religion at Universität Bayreuth. He is also an Affiliate Researcher with the University of Southern California’s Center for Religion and Civic Culture. His first monograph\, *The Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean* (2021) won the Religion News Association’s Best Nonfiction Book Award. His second book\, *Borícua Muslims: The Everyday Lives of Puerto Rican Converts to Islam* is out now with the University of Texas Press (2025)\; and his third book\, the edited anthology *Engaged Spirituality: Stories of Religious Inspiration\, Resilience\, and Work for the Common Good* is due out with Bloomsbury (2026). Chitwood’s academic work focuses on Islam and religion in the Americas\, Latinx Muslims\, Christian-Muslim relations\, global Christianity\, Muslim minorities\, and ethnographic methods and manifestations of religion-beyond-religion in a global and digital age. He is also a working journalist\; an editor of ReligionLink\, a premier resource for journalists reporting on religion\; and the current president of the Religion News Association (RNA).\n \n \nSara Awartani is an interdisciplinary historian at the University of Michigan whose research\, publications\, and teaching focus on twentieth-century U.S. social movements\, interracial solidarities\, policing\, and American global power\, with special attention to Latinx and Arab American histories. Her first book project\, *Solidarities of Liberation\, Visions of Empire: Puerto Rico\, Palestine\, and American Global Power* (under contract)\, chronicles a globally expansive story of Palestine liberation\, Puerto Rican radicalism\, and the United States' efforts to weaponize and police those freedom dreams. Awartani's research appears in a variety of peer-reviewed and public-facing forums\, including Radical History Review\; Kalfou: A Comparative Ethnic Studies Journal\; Society & Space\; Middle East Report\; and” Critical Dialogues in Latinx Studies: A Reader.” Her research has received support across subfields\, including the Puerto Rican Studies Association and the Arab American National Museum\, with additional recognition by the Ford Foundation and the Latin American Studies Association.\n \n \nLawrence La Fountain-Stokes is Professor of American Culture\, Romance Languages and Literatures\, and Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. He is author of *Queer Ricans: Cultures and Sexualities in the Diaspora* (2009) and *Translocas: The Politics of Puerto Rican Drag and Trans Performance* (2021). His books of fiction include *Uñas pintadas de azul/Blue Fingernails* (2005) and *Abolición del pato* (2015). He appears as Lola von Miramar in the YouTube series *Cooking with Drag Queens*.\n\nAliyah Khan (moderator) is Director of the Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC)\, and Associate Professor of English\, and Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. She specializes academically in postcolonial Caribbean and Muslim literatures\, and she has also published creative nonfiction in *Guernica* and various anthologies. Khan’s award-winning book *Far from Mecca: Globalizing the Muslim Caribbean* (2020) is the first scholarly monograph on the comparative history\, literature\, and music of enslaved African Muslims and indentured Indian Muslims in Guyana\, Trinidad\, and Jamaica. Her interviews have appeared in and on *NPR*\, the *Washington Post*\, *Times of India*\, *Sky TV (UK)*\, *NCN Guyana Broadcasting*\, *Bayt al Fann*\, and other venues.\n \nThis event is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored at U-M by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)\, the Islamophobia Working Group (IWG)\, the Arab and Muslim American Studies (AMAS) Program in American Culture\, the Latina/o Studies Program in American Culture\, and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL).\n \nFor more events from the Global Islamic Studies Center at the University of Michigan\, please visit ii.umich.edu/islamicstudies\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. Email: -- islamicstudies@umich.edu UID:141179-21888305@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141179 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Book,Discussion,Global Islamic Studies,Latin America,Muslim LOCATION:Museum of Art - Multipurpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T104843 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Zine and Print-Making at West Quad DESCRIPTION:Join the West Quad Diversity Peer Educators for a zine and print-making crafts night\, while enjoying free snacks! UID:141085-21888116@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141085 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Building,Community Engagement,Crafts,Free Food,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - Asubuhi Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T124629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:BLI Community Meetings - Acts of Gratitude DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next BLI Community Meeting — an opportunity to practice gratitude while giving back to the Ann Arbor community!\n\nAt the BLI\, we practice a set of mindful habits that strengthen leadership\, creativity\, and adaptability. This meeting will focus on practicing gratitude through giving\, by creating items that bring warmth and comfort to others. We are partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ann Arbor to make no-sew fleece blankets for families staying at the House and patients in the hospital.\n\nWe’ll also share upcoming opportunities at BLI and connect with peers over a light dinner. All BLI members and anyone curious about joining our community are welcome! UID:141766-21889333@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141766 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Barger Leadership Institute,Bli,Community Service LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T111024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Science Café: Zapping 'Forever Chemicals': A Michigan-Made Solution DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.\nConor O'Neill's Traditional Irish Pub\, 318 South Main Street\, Ann Arbor\n\nPFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)\, the “forever chemicals\,” have been detected in water sources across Michigan\, posing a persistent threat to our communities and environment. But how do you destroy something designed to never break down?\nIn this Science Café\, Dr. Angela Violi\, Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, Chemical Engineering\, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Dr. Paolo Elvati\, Associate Research Scientist in Mechanical Engineering will tell the story of PFAS from our water taps to the atomic scale.\n\nUsing advanced supercomputer simulations\, these two University of Michigan researchers are studying how non-thermal plasma technology can shatter these resilient compounds. Learn about this homegrown research that aims to turn “forever chemicals” into a problem of the past.\nScience Cafés provide an opportunity for audiences to discuss current research topics with experts in an informal setting. \n\nHors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m.\; program 6:00-7:30 p.m. \nSeating is limited—come early.\n\nUMMNH would like to thank Conor O’Neill’s for 15 years of support for our Science Cafés. Their continued commitment brings U-M faculty into the Ann Arbor community to discuss current research topics. UID:141324-21888581@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141324 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Climate Change,Education,Engineering,Environment,environmental education,Family,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Mechanical Engineering,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Nature,Prospective Graduate Students,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Public Health,Research,Science,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T094022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UUWeekly: Around the World DESCRIPTION:Travel the globe without leaving campus at UUWeekly: Around the World! Join us Tuesday\, November 19\, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom for an evening of international flavor and fun. Enjoy delicious food from around the world\, creative craft activities\, karaoke\, and lively dance performances celebrating cultures across the globe. Come connect\, celebrate\, and experience the world together! UID:141743-21889250@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141743 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:CCI,cci programs,cciprograms,food,free,free food,freefood,getinvolved,International,karaoke,university unions,Uu Weekly LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251006T203158 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000 SUMMARY:Well-being:College of Pharmacy Sponsored Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic DESCRIPTION:College of Pharmacy Sponsored Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic\n\nWhen: Up to 60 minutes before the game starts through halftime\nWhere: Crisler Concourse by the Guest Services Desk in the Hall of Honor\nRestrictions: Ages 5 and older\nEntry: Tickets to the basketball game are required. Bring Your Insurance Card and Game Ticket\n\nGo Blue! Let’s Beat the Flu and COVID too! \n\nThanks to our partner: Meijer Corporate UID:140364-21886985@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140364 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service,Free,Well-being LOCATION:Crisler Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250827T123154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus DESCRIPTION:Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal. UID:138182-21882532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138182 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - Dining Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251117T152031 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Does Rural America Have a Future? Pathways to Renewal DESCRIPTION:Over the last century\, there has been a significant re-centering of the U.S. population as cities and suburbs continue to grow and small towns die\, and family farms are consolidated into agribusinesses. How do we make sense of the changes that are taking place in rural America economically\, culturally\, politically\, and spiritually? Is a future flourishing of rural life and culture in America possible\, and if so\, what role might Christianity play in bringing that about?\n\nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n5:30 PM Reception / 6:00 PM Program\nMichigan Christian Study Center\n611 East William Street. Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104 UID:141955-21889678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141955 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Social Impact LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T132023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Henna Around the World at Oxford DESCRIPTION:Join the Oxford Diversity Peer Educator in connecting with your neighbors and getting free henna from a Henna artist! UID:141336-21888649@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141336 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:free,housing,Inclusion,multicultural LOCATION:Oxford Housing - Mahatma Ghandi Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T120133 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:LGBTQ+ Nursing x Out in Orbit Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Join LGBTQ+ Nursing and Out in Orbit for a joint movie night! There will be snacks\, fall coloring\, and the chance to interact with other LGBTQ+ STEM students. UID:141010-21887958@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Room 1191 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T110210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Mind Matters Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Mind Matters speaker series bridges the gap between your coursework and the real-world impact of Cognitive Science. Join us to hear leading academics reveal how the fields of linguistics\, psychology\, neuroscience\, computer science\, and philosophy intersect\, offering both practical insights and ethical discussions relevant to today’s rapidly changing society!\n\nOur first speaker is Dr. Huteng Dai. He is an assistant professor of computational linguistics and phonology. Dr. Dai is affiliated with the U‑M AI Lab\, Department of Linguistics\, the Michigan Center for Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics\, and the Weinberg Institute of Cognitive Science. Dr. Dai's research focuses on understanding how humans and machines learn languages\, especially sound patterns\, from noisy\, real-world data. He has integrated insights from formal language theory and machine learning to build a computational theory of phonological learning. \n\nDr. Dai currently is teaching LING 123: The ABC's of Python: Language\, Mind\, and the Nature of Programming and will be teaching LING 513: Phonology in WN26. UID:141086-21888117@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141086 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Cognitive Science,Computer Science,Language,Linguistics LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251023T144731 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Native American Heritage Month Dinner at Markley DESCRIPTION:Observe Native American Heritage Month with your Markley Diversity Peer Educator by enjoying a variety of dishes! UID:141069-21888074@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141069 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Building,Community Engagement,Culture,Food,free,Free Food LOCATION:Mary Markley Hall - Angela Davis Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251023T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Minor Info Night DESCRIPTION:Join QMSS Peer Mentors and staff to learn about the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences minor program in LSA! We will talk about the courses we offer (most are open to all students\, regardless of declaration status)\, the skills we teach\, and the potential uses for various career and graduate school paths after graduation. You will have plenty of time to ask questions along the way and get to know some of the team that keeps this program going!\n\nThis will be a hybrid event\, with the in-person location in the low-rise portion of Weiser Hall\, room 260. In person perks: snacks\, QMSS swag\, networking with Peer Mentors\, faculty\, and staff. UID:141074-21888083@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Science,First-generation,Free,Minors,Networking,Quantitative Methods,Recruiting,Social Sciences,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Virtual LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 260 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T172042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) Minor Info Night DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) minor at the University of Michigan! You will get a chance to meet our Peer Mentors and staff and ask questions about our program. Open to all students! UID:141072-21888080@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser 260 (low-rise building) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T094501 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Struggling with Social Anxiety? 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: Wednesdays\, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.\, October 1 – November 19\, 2025 (8 weeks)\n- Where: In-person at our conveniently located mental health clinic\, 210 S. 5th Ave.\, downtown Ann Arbor\n- Cost: $45 per session. Insurance may help cover costs\; please inquire for details.\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. UID:139868-21886213@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139868 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Faculty,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,Staff,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T110339 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T193000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Stuttering Support Group DESCRIPTION:This Stuttering Support Group is open to any teens and adults who stutter. It provides a safe space to connect\, share experiences\, and navigate challenges with one another.\n\nDate: Fourth Wednesday of every month\nTime: 6:00p.m.–7:30p.m.\nLocation: 3rd Floor Freespace\, Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown\n\nAttendees can also join virtually if they prefer. Please email cwsbrains@umich.edu to request the link to join.\n\n*This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the same time and place.*\n\nHosted by the Ann Arbor Stuttering Awareness and Research Club (A2STAR) in collaboration with the U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab. The group is facilitated by students from the University of Michigan who stutter. UID:121370-21876050@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121370 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Disability,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,Inclusion,Social,Student Org,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 3rd Floor Freespace CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T091954 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:An Evening with Jake Tapper: Race Against Terror DESCRIPTION:Join Jake Tapper in conversation with Javed Ali as they discuss Tapper’s newly released nonfiction thriller\, “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.” With the rigor of investigative reporting\, Tapper follows two U.S. attorneys racing to prosecute an al Qaeda operative after a 2011 confession and traces the global hunt for justice in a dramatic\, little-known case of the War on Terror. Hear how prosecutors\, soldiers\, and intelligence agents worked across continents — and what this case reveals about the threats we still face today. \n\nSigned copies of Tapper’s newly released book\, “Race Against Terror\,” will be available for purchase at the event by bookseller Literati.\n\nRegistration Required\n\nAbout Jake Tapper\nJake Tapper is a CNN anchor and chief Washington correspondent. Jake Tapper joined the network in January 2013. Tapper currently anchors a two-hour weekday program\, “The Lead with Jake Tapper\,” which debuted in March 2013. He has hosted CNN’s Sunday morning show\, “State of the Union\,” since June 2015. In April 2021\, he became the lead anchor for CNN for Washington\, D.C. events. In addition to Tapper’s reporting\, he is also the New York Times bestselling author of several books\, including “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War” and “The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor\,” as well as three novels “The Hellfire Club\,” “The Devil May Dance\,” and” All the Demons Are Here.”\n\nAbout Javed Ali\nJaved Ali is an associate professor of practice at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He joined the Weiser Diplomacy Center in 2021. Ali brings more than 20 years of professional experience in national security and intelligence issues in Washington\, D.C. He writes and provides commentary across a number of media sites and platforms\, including MSNBC\, CBS\, CNN\, ABC\, The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, The Hill\, and Newsweek. UID:141334-21888648@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141334 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Book Talk,booksigning,Central Intelligence Agency,Diplomacy,General Public,In Person,Javed Ali,Middle East,national security,u.s. government,war LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Annenberg Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T180031 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T213000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Lesson and Social Dance DESCRIPTION:WHAT:\nSwing 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! We have rotating teachers and lesson material\, so come back each week to learn something new!\n\nWHEN:\nBeginner lesson 6:30-7:30pm\nSocial Dance 7:30-9:30pm\n\nWHERE:\nMichigan League\, Vandenberg Room\n\nCOST:\nAdmission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson\n\nVOLUNTEER:\nHelp us run the front desk here! You get free admission and $5 in Swing Ann Arbor credit!\nhttps://docs.google.com/.../1n_vbr3.../edit... UID:136961-21879373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136961 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League, Vandenberg Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T181531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251013T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Basketball vs Middle Tennessee DESCRIPTION:Men's Basketball vs Middle Tennessee UID:140588-21887379@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140588 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Basketball LOCATION:Crisler Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250903T101219 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Faith & Fandom DESCRIPTION:Faith & Fandom takes a look at pop culture media as a modern parable to help us explore themes of faith. We'll examine themes from movies\, TV\, books\, anime\, games\, etc. each week.\n​\nEnter the Wesley Foundation through the Tower doors. UID:138706-21883718@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138706 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Religious LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Pine Room (Lower Level) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251105T104651 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T203000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:New England Literature Program (NELP) Mass Meeting DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about the NELP Program and how to apply! \n\nEach year during Spring Term\, NELP sends forty students and thirteen instructors to live and study together in the woods of New England. The program is rigorous and exhilarating and deeply fulfilling:\n\n- We meet in small classes every day. \n- We read novels\, poems\, and essays written in and about the place we're living.\n- We do all our writing in personal journals. \n- We live and work collaboratively\, sharing the cooking and chores that maintain our community. \n- We put down our phones and computers for the duration of the program. \n- We swim in lakes. We hike up mountains. We touch the ocean.\n\n Our students receive nine credits in six weeks and fulfill LSA's Upper-Level Writing Requirement. Students from a wide range of majors and schools attend NELP each year.\n \nYou could be a Nelper this spring 2026! UID:141530-21888976@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English Language And Literature,Information Session,Literature,New England Literature Program,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall - AUD C CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T153331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T213000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Night at Bursley DESCRIPTION:Join the Bursley Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant to watch Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl! Snacks will be provided. UID:140684-21887495@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140684 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:housing,Movie Night,Social LOCATION:Bursley Hall - Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T180138 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Spaceballs the Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Come join some fellow Star Wars fans as we watch Spaceballs in collaboration with NERDS (Not Even Really Drama Students)! \nSnacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:141917-21889632@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141917 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250814T111341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T203000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Story Lab Fall Showcase DESCRIPTION:ABOUT\nThe Sanger Leadership Center\, in partnership with M-LEAD and the Ford School's Leadership Initiative\, invites you to attend the Story Lab Fall Showcase. Join us for an evening of storytelling from fellow students as they tell powerful\, authentic stories on stage. The showcase will feature a range of stories developed at Story Lab retreats that are funny\, inspiring\, heartening\, and thought-provoking.\n\nDATE\nNov 19 | 7–8:30 PM @ Robertson Auditorium\nShare your story\, or come to support your peers.\nRSVP required.\n\nPARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS\nOpen to all.\n\nVisit our webpage to learn more! UID:137304-21880098@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,Leadership,Storytelling,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Robertson Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T180129 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T230000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Themed Meal & Movie Night! DESCRIPTION:Tangled Themed Meal & Movie Night \n \nWatching Disney's Tangled and enjoying tasty food inspired by the movie!💜💛\n  UID:141737-21889245@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:South Quadrangle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T181645 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Whole Being: Dance and Music Improvisation Performance DESCRIPTION:This event occurs during a three-day residency with alumni guest artist Ayako Kato (MFA ’98\, dance)\, who is leading class sessions and giving a featured talk during her time at U-M. This event features improvisational performances by Kato\, joined by dance faculty members Robin Wilson\, Amy Chavasse\, and Dr. Stephen Rush\, and Alex Wand\, Joe Tech\, and first year dance majors.\n\nKato writes\, \"The final outcome is not a chance. It’s deeply up to all of us\, the responsible beings. We will perform for everything and nothing.\"\n\nGUEST ARTIST BIO\n\nDescribed as “moving everyday sculptures\, artfully cast in naturalness” AYAKO KATO\, 2023 United States Artist Fellow\, is a kinetic philosopher/poet\, contemporary choreographer\, dancer\, and improviser originally from Yokohama\, Japan. She has been creating experimental work since 1998 under Ayako Kato/Art Union Humanscape\, collaborating with 101 musicians/composers and 15 visual artists across Europe\, Asia\, and the U.S. Advocating *fūryū* – Japanese for “wind flow\,” cyclical transformation in nature as the beauty of being as it is – Ayako creates solo and ensemble works as well as large scale site-specific movement installations for traditional stages\, galleries\, and outdoor environments. In 2025\, she toured Japan and Taiwan with Suzuribako music and dance ensemble and presented *ETHOS: Ways of the Wind* at the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs in collaboration with the Heller Center for Arts and Humanities and the Native American Students Alliance. In 2024\, she premiered *ETHOS IV: Degrowth/Cycle Rebirth* for the Chicago Spotlight Festival\, supported by a Sybil Shearer Fellowship at Ragdale\, a 2023 National Dance Project Grant Finalist Award\, and the A. Montgomery Ward Foundation. She also performed in *Black Air* at Casino Luxembourg Forum d'art contemporain\, which also published her artist book *Art of Being through Emptiness*.\n\nhttp://ayakokatodance.com UID:141635-21889119@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141635 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Dance,Faculty,Free,Interdisciplinary,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250815T181634 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: University Philharmonia Orchestra DESCRIPTION:This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm UPO performance. UID:137659-21880510@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137659 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Lecture,Music,Talk LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251114T121636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Arturo Fernandez\, piano DESCRIPTION:Graduate student in collaborative piano Arturo Fernandez performs a recital. UID:140804-21887674@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140804 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251114T121636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:University Philharmonia Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Jayce Ogren\, conductor\nJoshua Hopkins\, baritone (Heggie/Atwood)\n\nPROGRAM\n*Pavane pour une infante défunte*\, Ravel\n*Songs for Murdered Sisters*\, Jake Heggie\, Margaret Atwood \nSymphony No. 6\, *Pathétique*\, Tchaikovsky UID:135377-21876773@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135377 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T180039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T230000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Bujinkan Budo Training Session DESCRIPTION:During the Fall 2025 semester\, Bujinkan Budo Club training will be held on Wednesdays from 21:00 - 23:00 (9-11pm) at the Intramural Sports Building (IMSB) in Room MPR B. If you are interested in trying out a class\, please send a message through Maize Pages or an email to michiganbujinkan@gmail.com. Beginners welcome\; we train with people across all levels of experience!\n--\nFor more information\, email us at michiganbujinkan@gmail.com or checkout our website\, which also includes a training schedule! UID:137038-21879449@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137038 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250907T120052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136250-21878192@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136250 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - Outside the League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250928T120033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136251-21878263@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136251 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - LSA Building for Climate Week CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251109T120013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136252-21878292@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - League Room B (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251116T120013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136253-21878314@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136253 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - League Room B (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T155512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:TeaTalks DESCRIPTION:Join the Michigan Robotics Department for a series of empowering and enlightening conversations aimed at fostering a vibrant and supportive community. These gatherings are designed to create a welcoming environment where all voices are heard and respected. We will explore the intersections of robotics and personal identity\, and emphasize the importance of embracing varied perspectives\, experiences\, and backgrounds. Together\, we strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive. UID:141603-21889078@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141603 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics,Multicultural,Networking,Well-being LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 4000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T104107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world. Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate. This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present. Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change. Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints. \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability. UID:138082-21881884@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Detroit,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Festival,Free,Humanities,Natural Sciences,Nature,Science,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251114T111221 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T235900 SUMMARY:Other:Nam Center for Korean Studies Mascot Design Contest DESCRIPTION:📣 Announcing the Nam Center for Korean Studies Mascot Contest! 📣\n\nAre you creative\, passionate about Korean culture\, or someone who loves bringing people together? Help us design the Nam Center’s very first mascot! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members to submit ideas that celebrate Korea’s vibrant spirit and culture\, as well as the mission of the Nam Center.\n\nHow to Enter:\nAnyone regardless of their affiliation and age can enter the contest! Submit your original mascot design (sketch\, painting\, or digital art)\, along with a brief description of your mascot’s personality and meaning [https://myumi.ch/4mEjZ].\n\nDeadline for Entries: December 10\, 11:59 PM (EST)\, 2025\n\nWinner Announcement: Winners will be officially announced on December 21 on our Facebook page and notified via email.\n\nPrizes: \n🥇 First Place: Your design will become the official Nam Center mascot! You’ll receive either a custom 6-inch plush keychain or a larger plush (based on your design)\, along with a $250 gift card.\n🥈 Second Place: Honorable mention\, Nam Center tote bag\, and a $100 gift card.\n🥉 Third Place: Recognition\, Nam Center tote bag\, and a $50 gift card.\nPrizes will be mailed to you.\n\n⭐ Rules & Submission ⭐\n - Submit one mascot character drawing (.jpg or .png file / maximum file size 20 MB)\n - Your design should be truly original and represent the vibrant Nam Center for Korean Studies.\n - Each entrant can submit only one design.\n - Your creation must be entirely your own—and exclusively yours!\n - Designs must not have been previously published.\n - No existing logos\, brands\, or unauthorized third-party images.\n - You may add a creative emblem with “Nam Center\,” “Nam Center for Korean Studies\,” or “NCKS” to your design! It could be featured in future Nam Center promos.\n - A caption giving your mascot a name and a personality—tell us what inspired your design! \n - By entering\, you’ll confirm that you’ve read and agree to the terms outlined on the contest page.\n\n🏆 Winner Selection 🏆\nAfter the deadline\, a panel of judges from the Nam Center and the U-M International Institute will review your brilliant entries! They’ll be looking for:\n - Outstanding originality and creativity\n - A compelling connection to the Nam Center’s culture and mission\n - Clarity and quality in the design\n - Overall impact\n\nConditions: \n - Winners will be contacted by email and need to reply within 7 business days. If we don’t hear back\, another winner may be chosen.\n - Judges may request minor tweaks for the winning design. You’ll have 10 days to review and approve any changes.\n - If we don’t receive enough high-quality entries\, we may extend the deadline or decide not to select a winner.\n\nUnleash your creativity and show us the heart of the Nam Center! Good luck and have fun! ⭐\n\nFor questions\, please contact outreachkorea@umich.edu. UID:141870-21889559@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:animation,Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Korea,Korean Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T120811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 SUMMARY:Community Service:2025 Blood Battle: On-Campus Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Help U-M Beat Ohio State in the Blood Battle!\n\nJoin us to donate blood and support the 2025 Blood Battle against Ohio State University. The competition runs until November 26\, and every donation counts—U-M is trailing behind\, so your contribution could help us outscore OSU!\n\nWhy donate? College campuses play an important role in building a stronger\, more diverse\, and resilient blood supply—especially through the participation of younger and varied donors. Your donation not only supports patients in need but also adds to U-M’s total in Abbott’s “We Give Blood” Big Ten competition. Family and friends can participate at any blood drive nationwide and report their donations toward our university’s total until December 6. The winning school receives $1 million to support student and community health initiatives.\n\nAll competition aside\, your blood donation directly saves lives and addresses ongoing need. Have questions or want to volunteer at an on-campus Blood Drives United event? Email blooddrivesunited@umich.edu.\n\nLet’s roll up our sleeves\, save lives\, and Go Blue! UID:141757-21889325@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Athletics - Football,blood,Community Service,competition,Donate,Faculty,Free,Health & Wellness,Medicine,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Public Health,Redcross,service,Volunteer,Wellness LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Dining Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T143931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Best Used By DESCRIPTION:Narsiso Martinez’s art practice\, drawing upon his own experience as a farmworker\, honors the people performing the essential labor required to fill produce sections and restaurant kitchens around the country through portraiture on discarded materials\, such as cardboard boxes and paper grocery bags. Best Used By highlights timely issues regarding worker invisibility and anonymity. As part of his project\, Martinez will be researching archives related to regional agricultural history and engaging with local food service workers. UID:137200-21879911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137200 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,History,Humanities,Immigration,Multicultural,Social Justice,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250908T171134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Brothers and Uncles\, Kings and Typecutters DESCRIPTION:Explore the evolution of the printed page through the prism of one remarkable family of scholar-printers. \n\nPrinting changed the speed and scale at which information circulated. Over a century\, scholarly printers competed to produce carefully edited editions. As they produced more and more\, they developed methods\, such as page-layout and indices\, to make their books easy to read\, and they created dictionaries and reference books so a reader could get more from their books.\n\nThe Estienne family of printers are among the most renowned and long-lasting printing houses of the era. Family links and investment in scholarly training helped them to sustain a business in the print trade for six generations in France and Switzerland.\n\nThe Special Collections Research Center holds nearly 80 imprints dating from the first years of the sixteenth century into the reign of Louis XIV. View nineteen examples chosen to show the breadth of the Michigan Estienne collection in an era of amazing change.\n\nImage: Detail from \"Polemōnos\, Himeriou\, kai allōn tinōn meletai\,\" by Henri Estienne\, Paris 1567. The Olive tree device is the best-known emblem of the Estienne house\, surviving in over a dozen forms. First used by Robert I in 1526\, it refers to a passage in Romans 11 that praises humility in the face of divine will. UID:139020-21884629@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139020 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Exhibit Space, Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T103904 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station. UID:138080-21881801@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Free,Natural Sciences,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T100000 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:134855-21881723@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T115228 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FACULTY EXCLUSIVE!\n\nSign up for a two-hour work session\, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists\, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching\, service\, and email take over the semester. Lunch\, after the work session\, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues\, to learn about each others’ research\, to grow professional and social networks\, and to experience the University as a collective.\n\nThe Work Retreats are open to all ~7\,600 members of the Faculty Senate\, including tenure-track professors\, lecturers\, research faculty\, clinical faculty\, librarians\, archivists\, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office\, is supported by the Office of the Provost\, and is co-sponsored by Librarian Mary Lawrence.\n\nThe retreats officially run from 10-1 (10-12 for quiet work time and 12-1 for lunch). Faculty are also invited to arrive at 9am to get in an extra hour of work (and enjoy coffee\, tea\, and breakfast snacks). You’re welcome to arrive early\, any time after 9 am. UID:136839-21879218@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136839 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Networking LOCATION:North Quad - Space 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T082040 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats (November Sessions) DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a two-hour work session\, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists\, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching\, service\, and email take over the semester. Lunch\, after the work session\, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues\, to learn about each others’ research\, to grow professional and social networks\, and to experience the University as a collective.The Work Retreats are open to all ~7\,600 members of the Faculty Senate\, including tenure-track professors\, lecturers\, research faculty\, clinical faculty\, librarians\, archivists\, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office\, is supported by the Office of the Provost\, and is co-sponsored by Librarian Mary Lawrence. UID:136736-21879063@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136736 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Space 2435, North Quad CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T140117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. UID:139065-21884783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,advocacy,Art,Education,Exhibition,free,Human Rights,immigration,Inequality,institute for research on women and gender,irwg,public health,research,social inequality,social justice,Storytelling,Visual Arts LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T142556 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Revel Coffee/Cider/Donut Break DESCRIPTION:We will be serving free coffee\, cider\, and donuts from 9am until 12pm (or until supplies last)! UID:142043-21889939@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142043 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Food,Free,Psychology,Research,Social Sciences,Sociology,Well-being LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Portico and Plaza CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T172347 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025) DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding. \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm. UID:137103-21879622@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21883020@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T100746 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Visual History of the Unions DESCRIPTION:Fourteen artists—alumni and current Stamps students graduating between 1982 and 2026—reinterpret the layered history of the Michigan Unions with original artworks. The exhibition explores stories both celebrated and overlooked:\n• The hidden labor of campus workers\n• Student protests and activism\n• The integration of women into the men’s club\n• Generations of student artmaking\n• Performances by female impersonators \n\nArtists:\nMartyna Alexander – BFA ‘12\nNick Azzaro – BFA ‘04\, MFA ‘22\nLiz Barick Fall – BFA ‘88\nSally Clegg – MFA ‘20\nMary Hafeli – BFA ‘82\nKatie Hammond – BFA ‘04\nEllie Lee – BFA ‘26\nMellisa Lee – BFA ‘22\nAbigail Lowe – MFA ‘24\nMelanie Manos – MFA ‘08\nAngel Manson – BFA ‘22\nToby Millman – MFA ‘07\nAlison Rivett – MFA ‘07\nKatie Shulman – BFA ‘10 UID:141295-21888843@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141295 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,artists,artists and curators,arts,Arts Initiative,LGBT,Michigan Arts,Visual Arts LOCATION:Michigan Union - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T100746 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Visual History of the Unions DESCRIPTION:Fourteen artists—alumni and current Stamps students graduating between 1982 and 2026—reinterpret the layered history of the Michigan Unions with original artworks. The exhibition explores stories both celebrated and overlooked:\n• The hidden labor of campus workers\n• Student protests and activism\n• The integration of women into the men’s club\n• Generations of student artmaking\n• Performances by female impersonators \n\nArtists:\nMartyna Alexander – BFA ‘12\nNick Azzaro – BFA ‘04\, MFA ‘22\nLiz Barick Fall – BFA ‘88\nSally Clegg – MFA ‘20\nMary Hafeli – BFA ‘82\nKatie Hammond – BFA ‘04\nEllie Lee – BFA ‘26\nMellisa Lee – BFA ‘22\nAbigail Lowe – MFA ‘24\nMelanie Manos – MFA ‘08\nAngel Manson – BFA ‘22\nToby Millman – MFA ‘07\nAlison Rivett – MFA ‘07\nKatie Shulman – BFA ‘10 UID:141295-21889861@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141295 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,artists,artists and curators,arts,Arts Initiative,LGBT,Michigan Arts,Visual Arts LOCATION:Michigan Union - Opera Lounge and First Floor Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251102T002757 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Art Exhibit- Closer: A look at the tiny world around us DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit featuring the photography of Joseph Ferraro\, free and open to the public at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.\n\n \n\nBIO\n\nJoseph is a conservation photographer living and working in southeast Michigan. In 2014\, using macro photography to explore his backyard garden\, he unknowingly began walking a naturalist’s path and documenting native pollinators and invertebrates. His large format prints of local invertebrates are currently on exhibit outside of the Belle Isle Nature Center\, with other works on exhibit inside the Center. With them\, he seeks to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the tiny world around us.\n\n \n\nArtist Statement\n\nTo me\, the little things matter.\n\nThrough my work as a photographer\, I share the unseen and overlooked world of nature that surrounds us. My focus is exploring the world of invertebrates and showcasing these creatures in their natural habitat.\n\nMy creative process has evolved into a moving mediation\, as I Slow down to observe\, document and connect with my subjects as we interact in the environment. Ultimately\, I seek to capture the unique beauty of creatures not usually perceived as beautiful and aim to create images that evoke emotion and curiosity. In so doing I strive to raise awareness of the importance of these creatures in our world and dispel any fears the viewer may have.\n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephferraro/\n\nWeb: https://www.joseph-ferraro.com UID:141375-21888731@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141375 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,garden,matthaei,matthaei botanical gardens,Sustainability,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251013T110606 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Community event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:136673-21879056@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251027T084210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T103000 SUMMARY:Meeting:U-M Green Team Chat DESCRIPTION:he NCRC Orthopaedic Surgery group and Institute for Social Research Green Teams will share about their green team activities. Both teams have introduced reusable dishware in their staff breakrooms. Hear about what has gone well and even some challenges. Come with your questions\, experiences\, and ideas to help us build a community of practice around sustainable workplaces at U-M! UID:141170-21888279@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141170 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T163431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T140000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BlueCorps Pop Up at LSA Building DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how BlueCorps can help students and faculty with any technology they use in the classroom. We will be giving away candy\, stickers\, and flyer to anyone who stops by our table in the LSA Building! UID:142050-21889945@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142050 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lsa,technology LOCATION:LSA Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251029T152742 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Month of Gratitude DESCRIPTION:Gratitude in Motion: Twist & Tangle\n\nLet’s twist\, wrap\, and craft for comfort! Help make cozy tactile yarn balls to brighten the day of individuals with sensory needs. We’ll provide everything you need—just bring your imagination and heart. Donations will go to the West Bloomfield Rehab Center.\n\n📅 Thursday\, November 20\n🕚 11 AM – 1 PM\n📍 Duderstadt Center Atrium\n🍪 Treats: Cookies from Zingerman’s Bakehouse (must make a yarn ball to receive)\n👕 Bonus: T-shirt\, beanie & blanket raffle\n\n***Hosted by connect@michiganengineering & SWE*** UID:141263-21888487@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141263 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:College Of Engineering,Community Engagement,Community Service,Engineering,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,In Person,Michigan Engineering,North Campus,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251003T181516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Untold Stories\, Part II: A Stamps Faculty Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: September 12 - December 13Opening Reception: September 18\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nUntold Stories: Part II is the second in a series of three exhibitions featuring the work of faculty members from the Stamps School of Art &\; Design. Organized thematically\, Part II explores timely and resonant themes related to the freedom of expression\, movement\, and civic rights. Drawing on personal narratives and public archives\, the artists offer inspiring ways of storytelling that make latent ideas visible and experiential - expanding the boundaries of their artistic research.\nUntold Stories: Part II is curated by Srimoyee Mitra\, and features work by Stamps faculty Ebitenyefa Baralaye\, Annica Cuppetelli\, Quinn A. Hunter\, Carol Jacobsen\, Andy Kirshner\, Rebekah Modrak\, and Ricky Weaver. UID:137113-21879748@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T181510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:What’s the Magic Word? DESCRIPTION:Come experience an immersive childlike space to reflect upon our current political and cultural climate of censored speech. “What’s the Magic Word?” is an exhibition created by the students of Gallery As Site For Social Change that seeks to bring warmth\, softness\, and comfort to a world growing colder. Children’s books are a particular focus of banned content on the local and national level. \nThe opening reception on Friday\, November 14\, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. will include coloring sheets and readings from banned children’s &\; YA books\, along with a zine-making workshop.\nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 14\, 6-8 p.m.Closing Reception: Friday\, December 5\, 6-8 p.m. UID:141203-21888367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141203 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T121513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110100 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 1): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:Phase 1 Opening Reception: September 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they've curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA '23) and Erin McKenna (MFA '20)Phase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA '20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA '20)Phase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA '20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA '21)\nPhase 1 Curatorial Statement\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Amelia Burns (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Erin McKenna (courtyard pillar)\nArtists Amelia Burns and Erin McKenna reimagine the Division Street pillars through digital collages rooted in memory\, landscape and shared environments. Burns arranges fragments of her own photographs into airy compositions where these pictorial remnants become enshrined by the artist’s vision of the sacred. McKenna draws from the language of quilting\, organizing her photos of mushrooms\, moss and lichen into vibrant geometric patterns which echo Ohio textile traditions. Both artists\, Midwestern women attentive to the nuances of place\, weave personal imagery into collective meaning. Together\, their works create spaces of reverence and connection.\nAmelia Burns: GODSPROMISESRISINGHIGHGODSPROMISESRISINGHIGH contains fragments of photographs I have made over years in various locations in the United States. Each fragment holds personal meaning for me. The exalted pieces of environments float together and create a visual smorgasbord of symbols\, denoting a capitalist world\, filled with tender moments and connections\, where all objects are made holy.\nErin McKenna: Mushroom TrailMushroom Trail reimagines the Ohio Star quilt block through a collage of photographs of mushrooms\, lichen\, and moss gathered during walks in my Appalachian forest home. I created small blocks of repeating patterns to build texture and color. Inspired by the Barn Quilt Trail\, the work honors Ohio’s yard art traditions. Like other local expressions\, from chainsaw-carved bears to the front porch goose\, it fosters a shared sense of pride of place\, and community.\nArtist Statements/Bios\nAmelia BurnsThrough my travels across nearly every U.S. state\, I document not only the natural world but also its entanglement with human influence. My work speaks to the loneliness\, humor\, beauty\, pain\, and joy that coexist within these spaces. The landscapes I create—whether photographic or collage-based—are imbued with a visceral connection to the physical environments I’ve passed through. They are a reprocessing of the cultural detritus that surrounds me\, transforming fragments into vignettes that explore both the darkness and resilience of humanity.\nAt its core\, my work explores the underworld of human experience\, grappling with the visceral tension between authenticity and artifice in contemporary Americana. It reflects the disgusting horror of capitalism\, the mysticism of my Irish Catholic upbringing\, and the profound solitude that fuels my process. The resulting images are landscapes of seeking\, filled with the pain\, glory\, and quiet resistance of life.\nAmelia Burns is a photographer\, collage artist\, curator and educator exploring the cultural and physical landscapes of the U.S.\, capturing the nuances of shared environments. She earned her BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute in 2005 and later completed her MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2023. Website / Instagram\nErin McKenna Erin McKenna is an interdisciplinary artist with a background in sculpture. Her practice embraces humor\, playful misuse\, and celebration as strategies to dismantle stereotypes and complicate binaries of construction and embellishment. With a feminist lens\, she explores the space where necessity meets excess\, highlighting the subversive potential of both. Her sculptures often pair gritty building materials with tactile fabrics\, generating tension between utility and ornament. Growing up in a perpetually unfinished home—a place of sawdust\, chop saws\, and improvisation—instilled in her a respect for visible labor\, inventive problem-solving\, and imperfection. Her process follows personal rules:\nno hierarchy of materialssubvert expected usecomplicate binaries\, stereotypes and associationsmisuse\, misapplyallow for variable arrangementsrepeat\, reiterate\, reuseconsider the subversive possibilities of the excessive\, fantastic\, and necessaryalways let the labor be visible\nMcKenna earned her BFA from Columbus College of Art &\; Design in 2012 and later completed her MFA at Stamps School of Art &\; Design at the University of Michigan. She recently moved back to the forest she calls home in Southeastern Ohio\, where she serves as Exhibitions Director at The Dairy Barn Arts Center\, hunts for mushrooms with her toddler\, and makes quilts. Website / Instagram UID:138031-21881261@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138031 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251115T174140 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Lecture and Workshop with Victoria Saramago DESCRIPTION:Lecture: November 19th\, 4pm - 6pm\; Against the Current: Electricity\, \nEnvironment\, and Culture in Brazil\n\nWorkshop: November 20th\, 11:30am - 1pm\; Electroshock and Hydropower: \nWriting the Great Acceleration in Brazil’s Military Dictatorship\n\nLocation: Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) \n\nThis talk discusses how electricity is deeply intertwined with cultural production and formative of the narratives that have come to define the Anthropocene in the Great Acceleration in Brazil. \n\nLecture presented by Isabella Vergara (LSA Collegiate Fellow)\, Moderated by Ana Guimarães (Graduate Student)\nWorkshop presented by RLL Graduate Students: Ana Guimarães\, María Beusterien Pereira\, Daniel López\, Fernando Pliego\, and Alejandro Mendoza. \n\nVictoria Saramago is an associate professor of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian Studies at the University of Chicago. Her research interests include twentieth- and twenty-first-century Latin American literatures and cultures with a focus on Brazilian studies\, the environmental humanities\, the energy humanities\, the Great Acceleration and the Anthropocene\, fiction theory\, mimesis\, and interdisciplinary approaches to literature and the environment.\nhttps://rll.uchicago.edu/victoria-saramago UID:141532-21888980@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141532 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Brazil,Communications,Discussion,Free,Graduate Students,Humanities,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Language,Lecture,Multicultural,Public,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social Impact,Storytelling,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Workshop,Writing LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T120811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Community Service:2025 Blood Battle: On-Campus Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Help U-M Beat Ohio State in the Blood Battle!\n\nJoin us to donate blood and support the 2025 Blood Battle against Ohio State University. The competition runs until November 26\, and every donation counts—U-M is trailing behind\, so your contribution could help us outscore OSU!\n\nWhy donate? College campuses play an important role in building a stronger\, more diverse\, and resilient blood supply—especially through the participation of younger and varied donors. Your donation not only supports patients in need but also adds to U-M’s total in Abbott’s “We Give Blood” Big Ten competition. Family and friends can participate at any blood drive nationwide and report their donations toward our university’s total until December 6. The winning school receives $1 million to support student and community health initiatives.\n\nAll competition aside\, your blood donation directly saves lives and addresses ongoing need. Have questions or want to volunteer at an on-campus Blood Drives United event? Email blooddrivesunited@umich.edu.\n\nLet’s roll up our sleeves\, save lives\, and Go Blue! UID:141757-21889326@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Athletics - Football,blood,Community Service,competition,Donate,Faculty,Free,Health & Wellness,Medicine,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Public Health,Redcross,service,Volunteer,Wellness LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T121716 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Adam Lenhart\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Adam Lenhart 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.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:141430-21888796@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141430 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250902T102736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | Acknowledgment and Moral Accountability within Japanese Activist Spaces DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in Weiser Hall (10th Floor) and virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/rAg9Z\n \n This talk focuses on contemporary left-wing Japanese activists and examines how they deal with in-group mistreatment and ideological disputes among allies. What does moral accountability look like to Japanese activists\, and what tools have they developed to manage conflict within their organisations and with allies?\n \n Felicity Stone-Richards is a comparative political theorist of Japanese and Black American political thought and activist organizing. Her research focuses on the political claims and organizing strategies of progressive activists in Japan\, as well as the history of Japanese intellectuals incorporating black radical politics into their practice. Dr. Stone-Richards has been the recipient of the Fulbright Research Award and the AAUW Dissertation Fellowship\, and she is currently the Postdoctoral Fellow in Japanese studies at the Center for Japanese Studies\, University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor.\n \n This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:138166-21882428@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138166 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Asian Languages And Cultures,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251205T063104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Consulting Case Prep Event with diiVe DESCRIPTION:diiVe Consulting Case Prep Session Fast-paced consulting case prep session hosted by diiVe in which studentswill have the opportunity to work on a consulting case challenge in smallteams\, present their solutions for real time feedback\, and learn some tips and tricks for preparing for future cases. Develop skills to ace your future cases\, practice in teams to effectively manage case interviews\, and learn more about diiVe and its internship programs developed for undergrads. Facilitated by an ex-EY global consultant and professional management consultant developer.diiVeis a global consulting and education company based in Cape Town\, South Africa.Date: Thursday\, November 20thTime: 12 -1 PM ESTLocation Zoom 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. Register Here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1862036/#UCC UID:141842-21889517@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141842 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251020T111647 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Finding a Fair Approach to Clean Energy Siting DESCRIPTION:Across the U.S.\, state policies for siting clean energy vary in terms of which level of government holds decision-making authority for projects. Amid the patchwork of policies\, one thing is increasingly clear: prevailing approaches to siting and permitting fall short. A fair share approach offers what existing policies lack: a path of shared responsibility\, balancing local and statewide interests and ensuring all communities contribute to meeting state goals.\n\nIn this webinar\, U-M's Center for EmPowering Communities and Clean Air Task Force will introduce a “fair-share” policy model\, put forward in our recent paper\, A Fair Share for Clean Energy. We’ll begin with an overview of current siting policies from Clean Tomorrow\, then explore how the core principles of a fair share approach could address existing challenges and where elements of this approach are already emerging in state policy. While there is unlikely to be one “off-the-shelf” model\, we will discuss strategies for adapting this framework to fit existing regulatory contexts. UID:140895-21887778@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140895 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Carbon Neutrality,Energy,Public Policy,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T141939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:For All Ages Exhibit DESCRIPTION:In the 19th century\, new ideas about childhood and education\, along with advances in printing like chromolithography\, made it possible to mass-produce games and toys. These were not only fun to play with but also taught practical skills and moral lessons. Learn about familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history in the William L. Clements Library’s new exhibit\, “For All Ages” on view weekdays from 12-4 pm between October 3-January 5.\n\nEven though the objects are behind glass\, the co-curators have created an interactive way to explore the display. Visit the exhibit to participate in a scavenger hunt and win a prize! UID:138977-21884437@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138977 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american history,Exhibit,Free,Fun,Games,In Person,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250911T131729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Inequality & Social Demography (ISD) Workshop DESCRIPTION:- September 18: Junchao Tang\n- October 2: Kai Matheson\n- October 16: Hannah Tessler\n- October 23: David Yang\n- November 6: Special Event - Society of Fellows lunch with Neil Gong (co-sponsored with MASH)\n- November 13: TBA\n- December 4: Analidis Ochoa UID:139224-21885127@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139224 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 4154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T090827 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:OHS Seminar Series - Dr. Alexander Birbrair DESCRIPTION:Title: “Revealing and Exploiting Therapeutically the Neuron-Pericyte Axis in Melanoma”\nDate: 11/20/25\nTime: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM \nLocation: G550 \nDescription: OHS Seminar Series\nPresenter: Dr. Alexander Birbrair \nSponsor: OHS UID:141574-21889031@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141574 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dental,Dentistry,Research LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251107T162737 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Shift: Managing Your Emotions—So They Don’t Manage You DESCRIPTION:Please register to attend at https://myumi.ch/xwz2k\n\nWhether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor\, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic\, or devastation after a painful break-up\, our lives are filled with situations that send us spiraling. But as difficult as our emotions can be\, they are also a superpower. Far from being “good” or “bad\,” emotions are information. When they’re activated in the right ways and at the right time\, they function like an immune system\, alerting us to our surroundings\, telling us how to react to a situation\, and helping us make the right choices.\n\nBut how do we make our emotions work for us rather than against us? In this talk\, Ethan Kross dispels common myths and provides an accessible\, science-based framework for shifting our emotions so they don’t take over our lives.\n\nEthan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor and bestselling author\, he studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health\, performance\, decisions and relationships. He has been profiled in The New York Times\, The New Yorker\, and The Wall Street Journal\, featured on Good Morning America and some of the world's most popular podcasts. Shift was designated one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and Amazon. UID:136460-21878739@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136460 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Insights Speaker Series,Psychology,Research,Social Science,Social Sciences LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250929T142746 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Tools and Technology Seminar by Doug Craig DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nWhat happens when you bring a large language model to the front lines of care? This talk explores our work building a voice-driven\, edge-deployed LLM system for use in the emergency department. With no internet connection\, low-latency inference\, and a fully local privacy-preserving design\, our system runs entirely offline. It adapts dynamically to both the patient and the physician's specialty\, enabling tailored language understanding in fast-moving clinical contexts. We'll unpack key design choices\, challenges of real-time interaction\, and what it takes to make language models clinically useful when seconds matter.\n\nAbout The Tools & Technology Seminar Series\n\nThe DCMB Tools and Technology Seminar Series is held in Palmer Commons\, Room 2036\, each Thursday at 12pm EST. Each seminar highlights a computational tool\, technology\, or methodology that is under development or in current use and is of special interest to DCMB and University researchers. Presenters are U-M researchers and students.\n\nThese seminars are live-streamed and recorded and made available for future viewing via the DCMB YouTube Channel UID:140039-21886513@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Basic Science,Bioinformatics,Biomedical Engineering,Biosciences,Information and Technology LOCATION:Palmer Commons - 2036 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 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\, 12-5 pm UID:138950-21884290@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:20250904T121729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T124500 SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes DESCRIPTION:Join us as organ department faculty member and University Organist Nicole Keller performs a 30-minute organ recital.\n\nThe University of Michigan Organ Department presents Division Street Pipes - the organ recital series at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church that brought weekly joy to attendees during its first season earlier this year - returns and will continue through early December.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts take place on Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Each recital features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. \n\nPerformances begin on September 11\, 2025 at 12:15pm and will occur every Thursday until December 4 (with the exception of November 27\, Thanksgiving). You can be sure that each week\, you will be in for a thrilling musical experience. UID:138646-21883523@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138646 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251107T141133 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ask an MFA: A Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION:Thinking about applying to an MFA in Creative Writing? Curious what the experience is really like? \n\nJoin current and former MFA students for an open roundtable discussion on Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. We'll talk about applications\, funding\, teaching\, life beyond the program\, and more.\n\nLunch will be provided! RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/QcyKX8otYvtcxJ9K7. UID:141543-21888988@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141543 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Department Of English Language And Literature,Literature,Mfa Program In Creative Writing,Poetry,Reading,Undergraduate Students,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250930T101850 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T143000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Dialogue and Donuts DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's new conversation game\, The Pluralism Playdeck. The Pluralism Playdeck is a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to practice the soft skills they need to engage in compassionate and honest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both social and professional settings. UID:139212-21885092@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139212 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Education,Free,Humanities,Intergroup Dialogue,Open Inquiry,Social,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250911T132712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Social Theory Workshop DESCRIPTION:- September 11: Kick off Event\n- September 25: Christian Castro-Martinez\n- October 9: Henrique Pedrazza\n- October 23: John Mirsky\n- November 6: Apollonya Porcelli (outside speaker)\n- November 20: Rosa Noriega\n- December 4: Carlo Handy Charles UID:139227-21885153@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139227 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T121717 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:141431-21888797@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251020T140116 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ChE SEMINAR: Allie Obermeyer\, Columbia University DESCRIPTION:A reception with light refreshments will be held in the B10 lobby before each seminar from 1-1:30 p.m.\n\nAllie Obermeyer is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University. The Obermeyer Group harnesses the biological and polymeric properties of proteins to create new materials. These studies blend approaches from chemical and synthetic biology\, protein engineering\, and polymer physics. Allie obtained her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Rice University and performed undergraduate research in the laboratory of Seiichi P.T. Matsuda. She then joined the Department of Chemistry at UC Berkeley and earned a PhD degree under the guidance of Matthew Francis as a part of the Chemical Biology Graduate Program. She subsequently conducted postdoctoral training in the Chemical Engineering department at MIT as an Arnold Beckman postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Bradley Olsen. In 2017\, she started her independent career at Columbia University. She has been the recipient of an NSF CAREER and NIH MIRA award as well as a Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award and a Teaching Award from the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association. \n\nProtein de-mixing is essential to the organization of cellular components. These phase separated membraneless organelles\, termed biomolecular condensates\, create distinct environments that are essential to cellular processes ranging from signaling to gene expression and stress response. Equilibrium theories reasonably describe the formation of and biomolecule partitioning in these biomolecular condensates\, but cellular activities regularly create unstable nonequilibrium compositions. Here I share our efforts to understand how model biomolecular condensates respond when forced out of equilibrium. We create model condensates via the complex coacervation of an enzyme and a polyion. The phase behavior of the resulting liquid-like drops is coupled to their catalytic activity via the local pH. Reaction with chemical “fuel” lowers the pH\, creating unstable nonequilibrium conditions\, ultimately triggering the formation of internal vacuoles and size dependent droplet dissolution. These responses depend on the rate of reaction-induced pH changes relative to relaxation mechanisms inside the drops. Slow changes are controlled by equilibrium thermodynamics\; faster pH changes couple to macromolecule transport on the drop scale. Finally\, we demonstrate that these findings translate to more biologically relevant condensates. UID:138628-21883506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138628 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:chemical engineering,Free,Graduate,seminar,Undergraduate LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251029T152544 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Webinar: Building a Collaborative Water Quality Monitoring Strategy for a Changing St. Louis River Estuary DESCRIPTION:The St. Louis River Estuary\, located at the headwaters of Lake Superior\, is nearing a major milestone: its anticipated delisting as a Great Lakes Area of Concern by 2030. Yet even as remediation and restoration successes are celebrated\, new environmental stressors\, particularly harmful algal blooms\, raise concerns about the estuary’s long-term water quality health. In response\, a group of local\, state\, federal\, and tribal partners who have long worked in and cared for the estuary began calling for a science-based monitoring strategy that could respond to emerging threats and support ongoing stewardship beyond delisting. This group of partners\, who had long advocated for a coordinated monitoring effort\, collaborated closely with the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve to launch this collaborative research project.\n\nTogether\, they shaped a shared vision: a comprehensive program of observations\, analyses\, and public reporting that would protect remediation and restoration investments and inform future decision-making. The partners and project team developed a research approach that combined strong scientific design to build foundational understanding of phytoplankton dynamics with a focus on generating practical\, actionable insights for a shared long term monitoring strategy. In this webinar\, the project team will share more about predictors of cyanobacteria biovolume identified in the estuary and an actionable sampling approach they developed to improve bloom detection and efficient water quality monitoring into the future. UID:141298-21888551@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141298 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250930T085848 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Ralph Baldwin Prize Lecture & Reception DESCRIPTION:The Ralph Baldwin Prize in Astrophysics and Space Science will take place on Thursday\, November 20th\, 2025 in 411 West Hall.\n\nTalk will be presented by:\n\nDr. Jenny Calahan\, Winner for her thesis “Characterizing the 2D Properties of Protoplanetary Disks Using Thermo-Chemical Modeling Techniques and High-Resolution Observations.” UID:137573-21880406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:astronomy,astrophysics,colloquium LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250805T113918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and refreshments in a beautiful\, book-filled space. Check out a book from the Hopwood library or engage with other readers and writers. All are welcome. UID:136054-21877776@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136054 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Books,Creative Writing,English Language And Literature,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Hopwood Program,Literary Arts,Literature,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251020T114937 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 899 - Dr. Karen B. Chen DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Karen B. Chen\, Associate Professor in the Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University\, for a seminar exploring how virtual and augmented reality technologies can enhance human performance and learning. Drawing from her research in the Virtual and Augmented Reality Laboratory\, Dr. Chen will discuss how immersive environments can both expand educational opportunities and introduce new attentional challenges. Through case studies such as SCALE-VR\, which addresses misconceptions of size and scale in STEM learning\, and recent work integrating large language models and gesture-based interaction\, she will highlight the critical role of aligning human capabilities with technology design to optimize user experience and outcomes in virtual environments. UID:140898-21887783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140898 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:899 Seminar Series,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,seminar,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T142041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Trotter/MESA Conversation DESCRIPTION: UID:142074-21889971@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Sankofa Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250723T110152 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Water@Michigan November Coffee Talk DESCRIPTION:Talk Description:\n\nCopper is arguably the most important metal for energy scenarios because it is essential for manufacture and deployment of low-carbon electricity generation\, transmission\, and storage\, and vehicle electrification. Copper is also essential for modern economies because it is required for the expansion of infrastructure such as wiring for electricity distribution and telecommunications\, air conditioning and space heating\, plumbing\, industrial equipment\, rail and public transportation systems\, and vehicles. The presumption persists that the copper needed for all these purposes will continue to be available. Dr. Simon will discuss projected copper demand\, realistic copper supply\, including recycling\, and the critical need to increase discovery rates to put new deposits into production.\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Adam Simon\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences\, LSA\n\nAdam Simon is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences in LSA. Simon's research group combines experiments with field and laboratory work to understand the chemical and physical processes affecting element mobility in geologic systems\, with a particular emphasis on how nature concentrates metals in small volumes of Earth's crust to form mineral deposits. The Simon research group ultimately aims to improve genetic models for mineral deposit formation to ensure a sustainable supply of resources for our growing global population. Simon holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Maryland and was a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University.\n\nAbout Water@Michigan Coffee Talks: \nCoffee Talks provide a monthly opportunity for U-M faculty\, staff\, and students interested in water\, and water-interested people in southeast Michigan to connect with colleagues\, learn about pressing and/or emerging water-related issues\, and meet new partners.\n\nThis academic year\, we are excited to explore the intersection of water + energy and what this nexus means to U-M researchers\, institutes\, and external partners. Please fill out the linked form below to RSVP for the fall series. Upon registration\, you will receive a calendar invite from Sarah Miller (milsar@umich.edu) with meeting-specific information.\n\nCoffee Talks are in-person convenings designed to build connections as part of the U-M Water Center's mission and programs\; we are not recording sessions at this time.\n\nPlease register here: https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/coffee-talks UID:136605-21878911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136605 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Complex Systems,Development,Global And Transnational,Global Change,Human Rights\, Sustainability\, Social Impact,Mining,Research LOCATION:Michigan Union - Kuenzel Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251112T144925 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Stress testing simulation and machine learning models for virtual screening\nAbstract:\nGenerative AI has lead to breakthroughs in protein structure prediction and design\, building on high-quality data from the Protein DataBank and Sequence Read Archive. An outstanding question is\, how effective will GenAI be for small molecule drug discovery\, and what data will these models train on? First\, I will describe our work in physics based ultra-large scale virtual screening and preliminary benchmarking of state-of-the-art co-folding methods for virtual screening. Then I will describe our work in exploring challenges and opportunities in leveraging diverse bioactivity data as training data: Large-scale data curation\, and developing large-scale synthetic data sets\, and a statistical framework for testing the impact of data contamination. UID:141815-21889454@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141815 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,seminar LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T150814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Developing Resilient Complex Energy Systems under Data Scarcity/Abundancy Challenges DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Resilience implies the ability of a system to withstand adverse events and recover from the effects of the adverse events. Inspired by resilient activities in ecology and other non-engineering fields in responding to and recovering from catastrophic adverse events\, the research objective is to adapt resilience to engineering design and operation domains in order to create failure resilient energy systems. To realize engineered resilience\, a new paradigm for engineering design under uncertainty is developed\, which enables concurrent development of reliable system functions and proactive prognosis of function failures. Failure prognosis plays an important role in realizing engineered resilience since it detects\, diagnoses\, and predicts system-wide effects of adverse events\, therefore enables a proactive approach to deal with system failures. This talk will introduce the resilience concept and system design and operational challenges\, and then present recent advances achieved in design\, especially under different scenarios when data related to system failures is rare or abundantly but indirectly available. Practical engineering applications on battery energy storage systems at different scales will be used to demonstrate the advances. \n\nBio: Dr. Pingfeng Wang is currently a professor and holds the Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Scholar and the Jerry S. Dobrovolny Faculty Scholar in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at University of Illinois. Dr. Wang’s expertise lies in the field of engineering design for reliability and failure resilience\, and prognostics and health management\, where he focuses on developing new design methods and computational tools to improve resilience of engineered systems. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and the ASME design automation Young Investigator Award. Dr. Wang’s research is currently supported by NSF\, DOD\, DOE\, DOT\, and private industry and nonprofit sponsors. Dr. Wang is the review editor for journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization and the Associate Editor for Journal of Mechanical Design. UID:138910-21884229@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138910 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:CAEN,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Energy,Engineering,Environment,Free,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Interdisciplinary,Law,Materials Science,Mechanical Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,North Campus,Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences,Research,Science,seminar,Social Sciences,Sustainability LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251107T163834 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:November International Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:International Coffee Hour is a great opportunity to meet new people from around the world! The event is open to all members of the U-M community\, including international and U.S. students\, scholars\, faculty\, staff and their partners.\n\nOur November coffee hour will be held in partnership with the English Language Institute. This month’s refreshments will include coffee\, tea\, chai\, and milk tea. We’ll also have board games available. We look forward to seeing you there! UID:141669-21889161@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141669 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:International LOCATION:School of Social Work Building - B780 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251116T225159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Schubert Polynomials Lecture 12: Coefficients DESCRIPTION:The goal of this lecture is to determine\, for any back-stable Schubert polynomial\, which coefficients of Schur polynomials are nonzero. UID:141930-21889645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141930 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T102014 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2025 Van Eenam Lectures DESCRIPTION:Lectures each day November 18-20\, 2025 from 4-5 pm in East Hall. \n\n*Lecture 1\, November 18\, 4 pm\, East Hall 1360: E-values and e-processes: Theory and applications*\nE-values and e-processes are potential alternatives to p-values as measures of uncertainty\, significance and evidence. We first briefly introduce the theory of e-values and e-processes\, and then briefly discuss their applications in four areas: a) Combining dependent p-values\; b) Selective inference procedures\; c) Backtesting risk measures\; d) Online large language models (LLM) watermark detection. \n\n*Lecture 2\, November 19\, 4 pm East Hall 1360: Risk aversion\, insurance propensity\, and choice under dependence*\nWe provide a foundation of risk aversion by showing that this attitude is fully captured by the propensity to seize insurance opportunities. Our foundation well accords with the commonly held prudential interpretation of risk aversion that dates back to the seminal works of Arrow (1963) and Pratt (1964). These analyses are special cases of results in the general framework of choice under dependence.\n\n*Lecture 3\, November 20\, 4 pm East Hall 4448: Bridging pure risk and ambiguity in risk measures and optimization*\nWe discuss optimization and modeling of ambiguity in risk management and decision making. We first discuss two different approaches in optimization under uncertainty\, the worst-case risk approach and the model aggregation approach. Then we present a mathematical framework using a sigma-algebra to distinguish between pure risks and ambiguity.\n\nDr. Ruodu Wang is Tier-1 Canada Research Chair in Quantitative Risk Management and Professor of Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance at the University of Waterloo. He received his PhD in Mathematics (2012) from the Georgia Institute of Technology\, after completing his Bachelor (2006) and Master’s (2009) degrees at Peking University. He holds editorial positions in 8 leading journals in actuarial science\, operations research\, statistics\, and economics\, including Co-Editor of ASTIN Bulletin - The Journal of the International Actuarial Association and Co-Editor of the European Actuarial Journal. Among other international awards and recognitions\, he is the first winner of the SOA Actuarial Science Early Career Award (2021) from the Society of Actuaries\, and a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (elected 2022). His research papers are published in top journals across a wide range of scientific fields\, such as the American Economic Review\, the Annals of Statistics\, the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society (Series B)\, Management Science\, Operations Research\, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.\n\nVan Eenam Lectures: This lecture series is funded by the Weltha McLachlan Van Eenam\, Marjorie Van Eenam Butcher and Robert Ward Butcher Actuarial/Financial Mathematics Fund.\n\nThe Fund was established in memory of the Esteemed Emeritus Professor Cecil J. Nesbitt who was a dear friend of Marjorie Van Eenam Butcher (pictured) and Robert Ward Butcher. The fund was created as part of the Weltha McLachlan Van Eenam Memorial Fund to benefit Actuarial/Financial Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Michigan. UID:135251-21876547@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135251 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251105T170035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beyond Color: Reinventing Reality with Black & White DESCRIPTION:Black & white photography invites us to see beyond what is visible—to uncover emotion\, mood\, and story through tone and contrast. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how removing color reshapes perception\, enhances creativity\, and deepens visual storytelling.\n\nDesigned for photographers and artists at any level who want to express more with less. UID:141555-21889000@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141555 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts For All,Culture,Free,Photography,Workshop LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Shapiro Design Lab PIE Space, Main Floor Shapiro Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T134615 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:CCI on the Move: Wicked Fun DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Campus Involvement in \"CCI on the Move: Wicked Fun!\" We will be shuttling 2 groups of students to the Cinemark Ann Arbor 20 theatre\, where we will watch the new release\, Wicked: For Good. Your $5 registration fee includes transportation\, movie admission\, and light snacks! Please read the information below and register for either Group 1 or Group 2. \n\nGroup 1: Meeting at the Cube (outside of the Michigan Union) at 3:05 PM. If you are not there and checked in by 3:15 PM\, your spot will be forfeited with no refund! Make sure to be on time! Group 1 will attend the 4:15 PM screening of Wicked: For Good at the Cinemark Ann Arbor 20. On the bus\, students will receive further directions for snack collection and post-film departure procedures.Students are required to take the bus from Cinemark back to campus. After the show\, the bus will drop students back off at the cube at approximately 7:45 PM. \n\nGroup 2: Meeting at the Cube (outside of the Michigan Union) at 4:00 PM. If you are not there and checked in by 4:15 PM\, your spot will be forfeited with no refund! Make sure to be on time! Group 2 will attend the 4:45 PM 3D screening of Wicked: For Good at the Cinemark Ann Arbor 20. On the bus\, students will receive further directions for snack collection and post-film departure procedures.Students are required to take the bus from Cinemark back to campus. After the show\, the bus will drop students back off at the cube at around 9:00 PM. \n\nIf the registration fee is a financial barrier for you\, please email marblanc@umich.edu to be considered for a scholarship pass. UID:141942-21889986@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141942 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251110T210737 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Double DE Seminar: Nonuniqueness of Leray--Hopf solutions to the unforced incompressible 3D Navier--Stokes Equation DESCRIPTION:The nonuniqueness of Leray--Hopf solutions to the unforced incompressible 3D Navier--Stokes equations is one of the central open problems in mathematical fluid dynamics. Inspired by earlier works by Jia-Sverak\, Guillod-Sverak\, and Albritton-Brue-Colombo\, we construct a Leray--Hopf solution in the self-similar setting and then establish the existence of a second solution by analyzing the stability of the linearized operator around this profile\, showing that it corresponds to an unstable perturbation. To achieve this\, we develop an innovative numerical method that computes candidate solutions with high precision and propose a framework for rigorously establishing exact solutions in a neighborhood of these candidates. A key step is to decompose the linearized operator into a coercive part plus a compact perturbation\, inspired by the works of Chen-Hou\, which is further approximated by a finite-rank operator up to a small error. The invertibility of the linearized operator restricted to the image of this finite-rank approximation is then rigorously verified using computer-assisted proofs. UID:140309-21886903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140309 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250810T100307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Thursday Seminar Series - Dealing with anthropogenic environments: why some species thrive and how we make the best of marginal habitats DESCRIPTION:Seminar Summary - Why do some species thrive in novel\, anthropogenic environments\, and others do not? How can a basic understanding of ecology\, evolution and behavior inform conservation efforts in human -dominated environments? In this seminar\, I highlight a range of studies from the Snell-Rood lab over the last few years. We have used butterflies to explore costs and constraints in the evolution of plasticity and brain size\, and the role of stress responses in dealing with new toxins. I will review some of our work on roadsides as habitat for pollinators to show how an understanding of behavior\, genetic variation\, and movement of pollutants through ecosystems can inform conservation in marginal habitats. Finally\, I will share some of our recent efforts to expand the power of bio-inspired design in the classroom and in human applications\, from robotics to architecture. UID:137383-21880189@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137383 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,evolutionary biology,seminar,Workshop LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250815T111744 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EIHS Lecture: Narrating \"Before\" and \"After\": Linearity and Sequence in Indigenous History DESCRIPTION:Can embracing Indigenous sequence be a strike against colonial order? \"Indigenous history is not linea\" is a axiom that holds much truth\, pushing back against a repressive and colonial sense of historical order. Yet it exists in tension with an Indigenous desire for histories that show how the Native present emerged from the Native past. It also stands in uneasy relation with the sequential logics of multiple Indigenous (hi)storytelling traditions. Drawing on Native Hawaiian literature and historiography and a community history project with a Native Californian tribal Nation\, this talk will explore the need for sequence even as we reject repressive order.\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:136099-21877848@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136099 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities,Social Sciences LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251002T170331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Ezra Stone: The Busiest Man in Hollywood DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Special Collections Research Center for a showcase of the recently processed Ezra and Sara Seegar Stone Papers! Immerse yourself in 1930-1950s era Hollywood with original Aldrich Family 1930s radio scripts and stage designs for the TV show \"The Munsters.\" Learn about the Broadway musical \"This is the Army\,\" and how the U.S. Army attempted to boost WWII soldier morale. See an archivist’s prized rusty paperclip collection and learn about the process of organizing a large 200+ box archival collection. \n\nEzra Stone (1917-1994) was an actor\, director\, author\, theatre professor\, and cow farmer. Best known for his portrayal of mischievous teenager Henry Aldrich on the radio show \"The Aldrich Family\" (1939-1953)\, Stone directed several Broadway productions\, World War II soldier morale productions including Irving Berlin's \"This is the Army\,\" IBM educational films\, and 300+ TV episodes including \"The Aldrich Family\,\" \"I Married Joan\,\" \"The Munsters\,\" \"Lost in Space\,\" and \"Lassie.\"\n\nJoin us (on the 6th floor of Hatcher) for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library\, International Studies\, Asia Library\, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize! UID:140242-21886807@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140242 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251104T235845 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Geometry Seminar: Equidistribution of expanding translates of smooth curves in homogeneous spaces under the action of a product of $\mathrm{SO}(n\,1)$'s DESCRIPTION:TBA UID:141520-21888966@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141520 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T105001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Grad Prep 2: Application Components DESCRIPTION:In the second portion of our Grad Prep series\, we will dive deeper into the application process. We will break down the application\, component by component\, and go over strategies for developing a timeline for your materials and keeping yourself organized.\n\nThe workshops are open to any undergraduate student on campus.\nClick here to register on Sessions: https://myumi.ch/2r684 UID:138957-21884356@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138957 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate School,Professional Development,Research,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Urop,Virtual,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T092510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Improving Sleep: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) – Virtual 6-Week Group DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with insomnia or poor sleep quality? Want to break the cycle of restless nights and tired days? The Mary A. Rackham Institute (MARI)’s Psychological Clinic invites you to join our 6-week virtual CBT-I group designed to help adults improve their sleep and overall well-being.\n\nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\n- Learn proven strategies to improve sleep quality and consistency\n- Understand and change unhelpful sleep patterns\n- Reduce stress and feel more rested\, every day\n\nWhy Choose Group CBT-I for Insomnia?\nCognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold standard and first-line treatment for insomnia. In this group\, you’ll receive an individualized\, tailored plan to help you improve your sleep efficiency and quality. Experience the effectiveness of evidence-based strategies with support\, guidance\, and accountability from expert facilitators and fellow group members.\n\nGroup Details:\n- Who: Adults struggling with falling or staying asleep\, experiencing poor sleep quality\, or wanting to learn sustainable techniques for better rest\n- When: Thursdays\, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | 6 weekly sessions beginning October 16\, 2025\n- Where: Virtual via Zoom—join from the comfort of your own home\n- Cost: $45 per session (insurance may help cover costs) UID:139865-21886189@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139865 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate,Graduate Students,Insomnia,Sleep,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T080149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Institutional Uncertainty and State Building: National-Scale Experimental Evidence from Nepal (with Stefano Fiorin (Bocconi)\, Rohini Pande (Yale)\, Soledad Prillaman (Stanford)\, Jonathan Weigel (Berkeley)\, Noam Yuchtman (LSE)) DESCRIPTION:Institutions anchor expectations about how power will be exercised\; when these expectations are widely shared\, they create the predictability needed for economic exchange\, cooperation\, and long-term investment (North 1990\, 1991). We report results from a nationwide field experiment testing whether beliefs about the durability and inclusiveness of political institutions causally shape investments in state capacity. While canonical theories in political science and economics propose this mechanism (e.g.\, North\, Wallis\, and Weingast\, 2009\; Olson 1993)\, there is limited direct measurement of these beliefs and\, to our knowledge\, no causal evidence on this relationship. We conduct an experiment with 4\,400 local politicians and bureaucrats in Nepal -- a nascent federal democracy at an institutional critical juncture -- who were randomly exposed to accurate information about political stability or inclusion. Treatments effectively updated beliefs about future institutions\, including expectations of continuity in future rules for executive selection\, protections for minority rights\, and media freedom. Participants were then given the opportunity to perform a real-effort task: collecting data on births\, deaths\, and marriages to support the national civil registration system. Participants systematically underestimated Nepal’s current political stability\, so receiving the World Bank score (in the 50th percentile globally) typically constituted a positive and surprising update. This treatment increased confidence in institutional quality and durability and raised participation in the state-building task from 22% in the control group to 26% in the treatment group (p < 0.05). In contrast\, information highlighting the underrepresentation of women and historically underrepresented castes reduced optimism about future institutions and dampened task effort among these subgroups. These results indicate that perceptions of state fragility causally affect investments in state capacity. They also reveal that beliefs about political inclusion also affect policy maker investments in state capacity\, offering an efficiency rationale for inclusion distinct from social justice concerns. UID:138511-21883149@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138511 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Development,Economics,Political Economy,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251007T103147 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Pen\, Ink\, and Prestige: Nobel Laureates in Literature from East Asia DESCRIPTION:Explore the remarkable literary achievements of Nobel Prize in Literature laureates from East Asia who have shaped global literature. “Pen\, Ink\, and Prestige” highlights the transformative works and lasting influence of Yasunari Kawabata 川端 康成 (winning year 1968)\, Kenzaburō Ōe 大江 健三郎 (1994)\, Gao Xingjian 高行健 (2000)\, Mo Yan 莫言 (2012)\, and Han Kang 한강 韓江 (2024).\n\nFeaturing original editions\, translations\, biographies\, and multimedia materials that illuminate the laureates’ lives and literary legacies\, this exhibit invites you to reflect on how literature transcends borders and languages\, how these groundbreaking writers negotiate East Asian literary traditions in their works\, and how they grapple with identity\, social change\, and the human condition.\n\nJoin us for Third Thursdays at the U-M Library\, a monthly open house where we share materials from our collections.\n\nWhile you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize! UID:140376-21887003@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140376 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library (4th floor-North) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251016T150513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Real-time electrocatalytic control of C-H and C-C bond transformation and fuel formation DESCRIPTION:Producing fuels and chemicals using electricity has drawn considerable interest in recent decades. To date\, research in electrocatalysis – the key tool which allows us to link electricity to chemical reactions – remains strongly focused on the transformation of small inorganic molecules such as CO2\, H2O\, N2\, and oxygenated biomass derivatives. Yet\, comprehensive industrial electrification will likely require electrocatalytic methods that can promote the reactions that make up the core of the chemicals and fuels industry: n-alkane transformations.\nIn this talk\, I will demonstrate that electricity-driven alkane transformations not only are feasible but that they also unlock new avenues of reactivity\, offering solutions to long-standing challenges in catalytic alkane chemistry. Specifically\, I will show how our group combined a fundamental understanding of interfacial electrocatalytic processes1 with in-situ electrochemical mass spectrometry to gain independent\, real-time control over the elementary steps of alkane transformations at room temperature. By modulating the potential applied to an electrocatalyst surface\, we were able to independently control the adsorption of n-alkanes\, initiate the transformation of adsorbates while they are bound to the surface\, and selectively desorb desired products while keeping others anchored. These methods provide a powerful lever of control over catalytic surface chemistry\, enabling us to demonstrate remarkable reactivity\, including: (1) the room-temperature electrochemical fragmentation of ethane2 and butane3 into shorter chain fragments\, and (2) the room-temperature dehydrogenation of n alkanes to alkenes.4 Beyond these transformations\, I will show how leveraging independent control over elementary steps allowed us to deconstruct the continuous oxidation of n-alkanes in fuel cells into its fundamental steps—identifying bottlenecks and providing new design principles for improved catalysts.5\nIn the final part of my talk\, I will discuss how\, at a fundamental level\, applied voltages control the rate of electrocatalytic reactions. Electron transfer reactions are typically thought to pass through a vibrationally activated transition state\, making them temperature dependent. However\, we discovered that some electrocatalytic reaction classes\, for example CO₂ reduction\, show little to no temperature dependence\, regardless of the catalyst or electrolyte. Building on previous reports by Halpern and Conway\, I will discuss how our mechanistic interpretation of this phenomenon points to the translational\, rather than vibrational\, reorganization of electrolyte components to form an interfacial electron transfer transition state.6 I will also discuss how this insight highlights the importance of considering more than enthalpic activation barriers in designing electrocatalytic systems.\nBy extending electrocatalysis to alkane transformations and uncovering new mechanistic insights into reaction rate control\, we aim to enable more precise atomic-level manipulation in electrocatalytic processes\, paving the way for a more selective\, efficient\, and electrified chemical industry of the future. UID:138408-21882913@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138408 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Analytical Chemistry,Chemistry,Science LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T152041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Student Success Workshops: Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:UROP is excited to announce our new Student Success Workshop series! Designed to help with frequently requested topics by students across disciplines\, these workshops aim to provide support and guidance as you navigate your academic and professional growth at the University of Michigan. Differing from UROP’s ongoing Skill-Building Workshops\, the Student Success Workshops focus on improving overall student success\, rather than specific research project skills.  UID:137074-21879520@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250829T171926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:The Michigan Kit-House Industry: Not Just a Flash in the Pan DESCRIPTION:See a broad selection of kit-house catalogs from Michigan-based companies like Aladdin (from Bay City) and Hom-o-Graf (from Detroit)\, plus maps related to the growth of Detroit’s suburbs. \n\nHave you ever wondered why so many older houses look alike? Playing an outsized role\, Michigan\, with its ready supply of lumber\, skilled laborers\, and easy access to water and rail transport\, was the center of the kit-house industry in the early to mid-20th century.\n\nJoin us (on the 2nd floor of Hatcher) for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library\, International Studies\, Asia Library\, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize! UID:138538-21883186@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138538 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T160640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T193000 SUMMARY:Other:Third Thursday | Late Night at the Kelsey! DESCRIPTION:The Kelsey Museum is open late! On the third Thursday of each month\, the Kelsey will be open from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. Come check out the galleries after work\, after school\, or after dinner downtown.\n\nThe Kelsey 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:140752-21887567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140752 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,Museum LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251007T104101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Waves of Resistance\, Tides of Change DESCRIPTION:Come explore \"Waves of resistance\, tides of change: grassroots movements for social and political transformation around the world\" — a selection of materials documenting grassroots social and political movements and global reactions of solidarity and support. \n\nWhat happens when social and political freedoms are actively limited and curtailed? Throughout the last 25 years in communities around the world\, a number of grassroots movements have emerged organizing around resistance to authoritarian regimes\, oppressive legislation\, and restrictive social policies inhibiting free expression\, bodily autonomy\, and political agency. \n\nThis open house will feature books\, periodicals\, and other materials from the International Studies collections exploring these movements\, their impacts\, and the echoes of their resistance.\n\nJoin us for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize! UID:140379-21887004@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140379 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,International,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - International Studies Reading Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T120100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T173000 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Thursday from 4:30-5:30p for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Monday meeting lead Calli:callil@umich.edu\nTime: 4:30-5:30 pm\nLocation: North Campus Duderstadt Design Lab 1\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:137851-21880914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137851 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Design Lab 1 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T132338 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.\n\nThe 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. This session will only be offered in person for students. \n\nRSVP Required for Event. UID:137506-21883072@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137506 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Robotics,Robotics,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251107T112639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Launch & Learn: Conscious Capital - Driving Impact in the $6T Care Economy DESCRIPTION:What if one of the world’s largest markets is also one of its most overlooked investment opportunities? The U.S. care economy—valued at over $6 trillion—is poised for transformation. In this Launch & Learn\, hear from Molly Gochman (world-renowned artist\, activist\, and Founder of Stardust)\, and Richard Lui (storyteller\, journalist\, and best-selling author) to explore how impact investing\, art\, and data\, are converging to create new\, value-driven business models in caregiving.\n\n​Moderated by ZLI Executive Director\, Gregg Latterman. UID:141621-21889095@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141621 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Business,Discussion,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneur Services,Entrepreneurship,Lifelong Learning,Startup,Startups,Venture Capital,Zell Lurie Institute For Entrepreneurship,Zli LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Zell Lurie Insitute for Entrepreneurship (R2420) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T131207 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Making and Recognizing Slave Bodies in Classical Athens DESCRIPTION:Gerald F. Else Lecture\n\nIn his defense of slavery\, Aristotle claims that nature makes the bodies of free men and slaves different. But he also recognizes that this is “often” not the case\, and that some slaves are endowed with the bodies of free people (and vice versa) (Politics 1254b27-34). In this talk\, I suggest that in classical Athens\, too\, an attempt was made to naturalize the distinction between slaves and free people (and especially citizens)\, but by different means: namely\, through the differential treatment of enslaved people\, including bans from the gymnasium\, whipping and other corporal punishment\, fetters and chains\, tattooing and branding\, manual labor\, etc. In this way\, legible “slave bodies” were made\, thus justifying\, albeit retroactively\, their bearers’ enslavement. However\, just as Aristotle’s argument breaks down\, so too in Athens does the hard-and-fast distinction between slave and citizen bodies crumble when held up to scrutiny.\n\nDeborah Kamen is Professor of Classics at the University of Washington. Her work focuses primarily on the social and cultural history of Ancient Greece\, with particular attention to slavery. Her first book\, Status in Classical Athens (2013)\, was described as \"indispensable reading for anyone interested in ancient Athenian society\" and an \"important contribution to scholarship.\" She has also written a book on Insults in Classical Athens (2020) and co-edited the volume Slavery and Sexuality in Classical Antiquity (2021). Slavery is attested throughout ancient Greek history and all over the Greek world. Her most recent book\, Greek Slavery (2023)\, offers a state-of-the-art guide to research on ancient Greek slavery\, surveying recent scholarly trends and controversies and suggesting future directions for research. UID:141092-21888127@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Classical Studies,Lecture LOCATION:Michigan League - Hussey Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250915T121521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Marshmallow Laser Feast DESCRIPTION:Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF) is an experiential artist collective that believes in the power of stories to tickle the senses and shift perceptions. Their work takes audiences on multisensory journeys where imagination and information collide.\nComprising coders\, poets\, chemists\, ventriloquists\, and collaborators from brands to institutions\, MLF explores new forms of culture\, interrogates our relationship with the world around us\, and leaves a glittery slug trail as they journey through the cosmos.\nThey create stories that untangle\, entangle\, and flavor reality—blurring the lines between art\, immersive experiences\, XR\, and film. Their work comes alive in galleries\, museums\, public spaces\, parks\, nature reserves\, and the metaverse. Grounded in research\, it carves out space to expose\, explore\, and expand our connection with the living world.\nMLF has exhibited internationally at institutions including ACMI\, Barbican Centre\, YCAM\, DDB Seoul\, Sundance Film Festival\, Factory International\, Quartier des Spectacles in Montreal\, SXSW\, Phi Centre\, and the Lisbon Architectural Triennale. Their work has been featured in renowned publications such as The Guardian\, New Scientist\, Wired\, Independent\, Creative Review\, and more.\nBarnaby Steel\, artist and creative director of MLF\, centers his practice on the senses—inviting audiences into states of expanded perception where the boundaries between bodies blur. His work is deeply rooted in scientific observation\, using it as a window to look through and beyond human experience to understand complexities hidden from the naked eye. Barnaby’s art steps outside the human-centered worldview\, exploring the threads that weave us into relationship with the more-than-human world.\nWith support from Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum and the Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society. \nThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public. UID:137425-21880228@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137425 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260312T094348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interfaith Photovoice: Discovering Human Connection Through the Lens DESCRIPTION:What if a set of photos could completely transform how you understand your purpose\, the experiences of others\, and the value of humanity? With over 5 billion pictures taken globally every day\, Photovoice uses this powerful medium to foster deeper connections and understanding between participants. In this 90-minute interactive session\, you’ll use photographs to reflect\, share your story\, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Whether you're looking to explore your own journey or connect with diverse perspectives\, this innovative experience is designed for everyone. No photography skills are needed—just bring your curiosity and an open mind! Come capture more than just a moment—discover the stories behind the images!\n\nThe theme for February is \"transformation.\" The Lunar New Year\, Lent\, Ramadan\, and the turn into spring all touch on this theme. Snap 3-5 photos that relate to the theme of transformation for you\, and be prepared to share and talk about them with others during this event. \n\nWe strongly encourage you to print the photos or bring them in a slidedeck on your laptop. UID:139184-21885019@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139184 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Education,Free,Humanities,Inclusion,Open Inquiry,Social,Social Impact,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Mason Hall - 1401 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T084329 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Kelsey Book Club | *Ariadne* by Jennifer Saint DESCRIPTION:The Kelsey’s November book club session will focus on *Ariadne* by Jennifer Saint—a retelling of the Theseus and Minotaur myth from the princess of Crete’s point of view.\n\nJoin us in Room 124 of Newberry Hall for an evening of community and conversation led by Amanda Kubic\, a lecturer in U-M’s Department of Comparative Literature. Light refreshments will be served. \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.\n\n*Note: Registration for this session is now closed. Visit our book club web page to learn about future meetings: https://myumi.ch/Drn1Q.* UID:140753-21887569@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140753 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Greece,Books,Discussion,Literature,Museum,Mythology LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Newberry Hall, Room 124 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T172043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:M-CLIC presents: The \"CLIC-N-CUTZ\" Barbershop Series (11/20/25) DESCRIPTION:Men of Color Leading & Investing in Community (M-CLIC) presents: \"The CLIC-N-CUTZ\" Barbershop Series Topic: “Disabusing Disability”Featuring Special Guest: Oluwaferanmi “Dr. O” Okanlami\, Director of U-M Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services & Clinical Assistant ProfessorDisability is often overlooked in conversations about belonging and community\, yet it stands as a demographic that every person may one day identify with. In this engaging session\, \"Dr. O\" will explore how disability is an integral part of our shared human experience. Through the lens of intersectionality\, he will discuss the interplay of his own identities\, challenge misconceptions that equate disability with inability\, and encourage attendees to re-examine their perspectives on capability and inclusion.Join us for a conversation that not only aims to broaden the definition of diversity\, but also invites meaningful dialogue on how we can recognize and dismantle ableism within our personal\, academic\, and professional spheres. Discover tangible strategies and learn how institutions are actively fostering greater sense of belonging and community.M-CLIC - Conversation. Connection. Community. Culture.For more information\, visit our website at https://oami.umich.edu/m-clic/ or by email at MCLIC-info@umich.edu UID:142029-21889840@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142029 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Afro American Minority Lounge (Lower Level, South Quad) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T121220 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize and Blue Civics: The State of Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Maize and Blue Civics are interactive discussion forums of panelists who are professionals/advocates in a particular policy-related area. There will be a dedicated Q&A session. Catered dinner provided! This event's topic will be the state of higher education. Read about our featured panelists below!\n\nKatherine Michelmore\, PhD: Associate Professor of Public Policy and core faculty of the Education Policy Initiative at the Ford School. Her research examines the intersection of education policy and economic demography.\n\nBecky Monroe\, J.D.: A Senior Director on the Education Team at the National Center for Youth Law. She has over 20 years of experience as a civil rights lawyer\, including 8 years as an Obama appointee working on civil rights with the U.S. Department of Justice and the White House Domestic Policy Council. \n\nJeremy Wright-Kim\, PhD: Assistant Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. His research focuses on the impact of public policy in addressing/perpetuating inequities in higher education.\n\nEric Veal Jr.: Senior studying Education and Political Science. Eric serves as the U-M Student Body President.\n\nAlyssa Tisch: Junior studying Political Science and Communications\, and a News Editor for the Michigan Daily\n\nQuinn Sacalis: Sophomore studying History with a minor in Advancing Equity through Education Policy. Quinn is a member of Central Student Government. UID:141979-21889727@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141979 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,central student government,Civic Engagement,Democracy,Democratic Engagement,Dinner,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Economics,Education,Food,Free,Government,In Person,Politics,Pre-Law,Public Policy,Social Impact,Student Org,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - 1110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T172043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Maize and Blue Civics: The State of Higher Education DESCRIPTION:Maize and Blue Civics are interactive discussion forums of panelists who are professionals/advocates in a particular policy-related area. There will be a dedicated Q&A session. Free dinner provided! This event's topic will be the state of higher education. Read about our featured panelists below!Katherine Michelmore\, PhD: Associate Professor of Public Policy and core faculty of the Education Policy Initiative at the Ford School. Her research examines the intersection of education policy and economic demography.Becky Monroe\, J.D.: A Senior Director on the Education Team at the National Center for Youth Law. She has over 20 years of experience as a civil rights lawyer\, including 8 years as an Obama appointee working on civil rights with the U.S. Department of Justice and the White House Domestic Policy Council. Jeremy Wright-Kim\, PhD: Assistant Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. His research focuses on the impact of public policy in addressing/perpetuating inequities in higher education.Eric Veal Jr.: Senior studying Education and Political Science. Eric serves as the U-M Student Body President.Alyssa Tisch: Junior studying Political Science and Communications\, and a News Editor for the Michigan DailyQuinn Sacalis: Sophomore studying History with a minor in Advancing Equity through Education Policy. Quinn is a member of Central Student Government. UID:141075-21888084@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141075 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) (1110) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T181531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Soccer vs Notre Dame DESCRIPTION:Men's Soccer vs Notre Dame UID:141962-21889692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141962 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Soccer LOCATION:U-M Soccer Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251205T123044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:MMI Group Practice Session DESCRIPTION:If you are seeing this event in the Happenings Calendar\, please register here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1811595/share_preview Practice a few MMI questions with fellow Wolverines in a safe environment during this UCC peer-facilitated exercise. Make the most of this opportunity by familiarizing yourself in advance with the the resources at: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/mmi-resources.If unable to attend on this date\, look for more sessions in your Handshake account. Given the particular nature ofthese programs\, MMI Group Practice Sessions are NOT recorded. Program sponsored by the UM University Career Center. We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements in this form\, preferably atleast 14 days prior to the program. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. To ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives\, we kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible.#UCC UID:138762-21883802@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138762 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T120139 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Ratio Christi Meeting: Christianity vs. Islam DESCRIPTION:This week's topic is: How do Christianity and Islam differ?\n \nRatio Christi is a student and faculty led apologetics club at the University of Michigan. The club is open to students of all faiths\, and it seeks to provide a forum for respectful and thoughtful dialog about the Christian faith. UID:141803-21889377@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141803 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:The Michigan Christian Study Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T152441 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T193000 SUMMARY:Other:Transgender Day of Remembrance Banquet DESCRIPTION:Spectrum Center invites you to our Transgender Day of Remembrance Banquet\, an annual memorial observance honoring the transgender people whose lives were lost this past year due to acts of anti-trans violence. We will gather in the Michigan League\, Michigan Room at 6:00 p.m. and join with our other U-M campus partners and students as we share a meal\, read the names of those we have lost\, and hear words and thoughts from trans speakers. The event will conclude with a quilt-making activity\, where we will draw images and write messages of love\, support\, and affirmation to our trans family in an act of connection and solidarity. This event will center the transgender and non-binary community\, and is open to the entire U-M community.\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nspectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:136290-21878402@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136290 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,LGBTQ Graduate Student LOCATION:Michigan League - Michigan Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251113T121649 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T203000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Beauty of Ambiguity - Fūryū and Being As It Is DESCRIPTION:Chicago-based artist Ayako Kato discusses the Japanese traditional philosophy *Fūryū*\, (Japanese for “wind flow\, cyclical transformation and motion in nature”) how it has grown to a universal perspective through her creative practice\, and why it is valuable for our contemporary life. In this evening talk\, Kato will also share how her path to be an artist and embodying *Fūryū* through dance have been intertwined with establishing her identity and sense of independence as a contemporary female artist of color and human. \n\nThis event is part of an artist residency with Ayako Kato (MFA ’98\, dance)\, co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Department of Dance\, Center for Japanese Studies\, Arts Initiative\, Women of Color in the Academy Project\, and EXCEL Lab & Career Center.\n\nNovember 19 Performance at the Dance Building\, North Campus:\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/event/19-november-2025-6/\n\nGUEST ARTIST BIO\n\nAYAKO KATO has been making dances in Chicago and beyond since 1998. A 2023 United States Artist Fellow\, Kato is a contemporary experimental choreographer/dancer/improviser originally from Yokohama\, Japan whose company Ayako Kato/Art Union Humanscape has been in deep collaboration with over 100 musicians and composers\, presenting in Europe\, Asia\, and the US. She holds an MFA in Dance from the University of Michigan and published her book *Art of Being through Emptiness* through Casino Luxembourg- Forum d’art contemporain in December 2024. ayakokatodance.com UID:141837-21889512@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,Culture,Dance,Free,Lecture,Talk LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T101442 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T220000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Movie Night at The Connector DESCRIPTION:Come unwind at The Connector for a weekly Movie Night! Hosted by the Connector Community Assistants and featuring fresh popped popcorn!\n\nDecember 4: Home Alone UID:138174-21882483@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138174 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Community Building,Community Engagement,community gathering,Food,free,Movie Night,Popcorn LOCATION:The Connector - Room 1520 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250903T101931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Queer & Affirming DESCRIPTION:We'll gather for discussion\, Bible or book studies\, and discover the intersection of faith and identity. This group is for the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies.\n\nOur discussion for this semester is based on Brandan Roberson's new book\, \"Queer & Christian.\" UID:138707-21883732@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138707 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,LGBTQ Graduate Student,Religious LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Pine Room (Lower Level) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T180058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Revive DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly bible study time! A typical Thursday night revive begins with singing to the Lord\, then a message on key topics in scripture from someone in the club\, followed by discussion in groups.  UID:137476-21880322@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137476 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T181643 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Convent DESCRIPTION:A group of modern-day women join a retreat in an old convent in the south of France and are baptized with '80s pop\, mysticism\, hallucinogens\, and sexual energy. *The Convent* is a dark comedy about desire\, devotion\, and the mystery of intrinsic divinity.\n\n*Content Advisory: This play contains strong language and sexual content. Recommended Ages: 16+*\n\nWritten by Jessica Dickey\nDirected by Halena Kays\n\n*Buying Tickets\nFlex Series ticket packages available beginning June 10\; Single tickets available beginning August 4.*\n UID:135436-21876828@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135436 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Comedy,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250728T120944 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Great Lake Swimmers DESCRIPTION:“A stunning variety of tones and textures… nothing less than both cerebral and sublime” –American Songwriter\n\nFeaturing a blend of acoustic instruments\, rural soundscapes\, and wistful vocals\, Great Lake Swimmers are a critically acclaimed indie-folk group led by Tony Dekker. Based in Southern Ontario\, the group emerged in the early 2000s with a succession of heavily atmospheric albums recorded in old silos and rural country churches. The music developed in that pastoral warmth\, performed and recorded in acoustically resonant and historical locales with a revolving cast of personnel. They are renowned for homespun folk and lush\, intimate Americana in their live shows.\n\nTheir newest album\, Caught Light\, out Oct 10\, 2025\, is their most immediate and instinctive album to date. Recorded in just five days in Ontario’s Ganaraska Forest with producer Darcy Yates (Bahamas) and engineer Jimmy Bowskill (Blue Rodeo)\, it draws warmth from early ’70s folk-pop while embracing a new spontaneity and directness in Dekker’s songwriting.\n\nGreat Lake Swimmers have been shortlisted for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize and nominated twice for Canada’s Juno Awards\, with the CBC calling them “a national treasure.” UID:136570-21878864@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136570 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250820T181652 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Trombone Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Trombone students of Professor David Jackson perform a recital. UID:137871-21880933@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137871 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T180045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T223000 SUMMARY:Other:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey vs. Dearborn DESCRIPTION:Home game UID:137367-21880167@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137367 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Yost Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250907T120052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136250-21878193@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136250 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - Outside the League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250928T120033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136251-21878264@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136251 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - LSA Building for Climate Week CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251109T120013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136252-21878293@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - League Room B (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251116T120013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2-4 pm for our crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects to start each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email our Vice President Annie: anniewes@umich.edu\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: League - Room 4 on the 1st Floor (all meetings here unless noted)\nRoom Change--Sept 7\, Sept 28\, Nov 9\, Nov 16\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund UID:136253-21878315@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136253 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:ROOM CHANGE - League Room B (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T000112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Other:UCSD Tournament DESCRIPTION:UCSD Tournament UID:140983-21887918@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140983 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:UCSD Canyonview Aquatic Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T000111 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Other:2025 ECTC Brown Tournament DESCRIPTION:Brown ECTC Tournament 2025 - Join us for some Poomsae and Sparring competitions at Brown! UID:139971-21886439@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139971 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Brown University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T104107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Consequence - Group Art Exhibition - Art as Environmental Activism DESCRIPTION:This group exhibition is an in-depth exploration of the role of art as a powerful catalyst for environmental activism. At first glance\, these works each possess striking beauty. However\, a closer inspection reveals a profound and often unsettling depth that challenges one’s perceptions. \n\nThe artworks are imbued with many layers of meaning\, inviting us to engage critically with the themes presented and encouraging us to reflect on our often-fraught relationship with the natural world. Through a variety of mediums and techniques\, these works prompt us to confront uncomfortable truths about climate change\, habitat loss\, and the disappearing biodiversity around us. \n\nCampbell’s captivating “Heatscape” series transforms what is often an intangible concept into the tangible realm by visually translating heat distribution data to depict the impact of urban design on climate. This series offers a profound exploration of the intriguing phenomenon known as \"urban heat islands”\, a term that describes urban areas that absorb and radiate significantly more heat than their surrounding rural landscapes due to human activities and infrastructure.\n\n“Heatscape” invites us to engage in a deeper reflection about the profound impact that human ingenuity has wielded over the natural world\, serving as a visual reminder of our responsibility to urban design that is considerate to the environment and communities it impacts. This work challenges us to recognize the interplay between our lifestyles and the environment\, urging a dialogue about sustainable practices that could mitigate the effects of these heat islands.\n\nSnider’s work powerfully illustrates the remnants of industrialization\, capturing the unsettling essence of its aftermath. In his art\, we encounter an urban landscape that is strikingly devoid of human presence\, creating an almost haunting atmosphere. This absence of people amplifies the eerie feeling and serves as a warning about the enduring consequences of industrial progress. It prompts viewers to reflect on the environmental impact and the transformations that society has undergone\, urging us to consider what aspects of our world will persist in the wake of such change. Ultimately\, Snider’s poignant depictions challenge us to confront the stark reality of a landscape altered by human activity\, inviting contemplation on both the beauty and the desolation that can coexist in our modern environments.\n\nSandra Osip’s sculptures delve deeply into the juxtaposition of decay and destruction alongside the concepts of life and growth. Through her abstract structures\, she illustrates the profound effects climate change has on our urban landscapes and the planet as a whole. These pieces serve as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between nature and human impact\, while Osip’s imaginative flowers evoke a sense of nostalgia and loss\, symbolizing the beauty of what has been irretrievably diminished in our world. By celebrating these natural forms\, she not only honors the richness of biodiversity but also raises awareness about the environmental crisis we face.\n\nCassells’ work not only celebrates a profound connection to nature and sustainable practices but also serves to illuminate the significant impact that climate change has on vulnerable communities. Through her art\, she investigates the intricate relationships between different environmental systems\, emphasizing how they are all interconnected. \n\nBy delving into these themes\, Cassells sheds light on the challenges faced by communities that often bear the brunt of climate change despite contributing the least to the problem. Her exploration encourages a deeper understanding of how environmental changes affect social structures and the lives of people in marginalized areas. In doing so\, she advocates for greater awareness and action to address these issues\, ultimately promoting a more sustainable and equitable future for all. \n\nShanna Merola’s photo-collages are informed by the stories of environmental justice struggles past and present. Shanna Merola and Halima Afi Cassells collaborated on collage and interactive installations for over five years. Researching\, wandering\, photographing\, and creating together while interrogating the interconnectedness of environmental degradation\, and global corporatism\, and community response.\n\nSobel takes a more straightforward approach by helping us begin to grasp the reality of living in a world affected by climate change. Her work described as “wilderness-based\, science-inspired”\, serves as a bridge\, connecting viewers to experiences that might seem too distant or unfolding too slowly for most people to comprehend firsthand. In doing so\, she not only raises awareness but also encourages dialogue about the pressing challenges our planet faces. Through her work\, Sobel facilitates a deeper understanding of the interconnection between humanity and the environment\, compelling us to reflect on our role in addressing these urgent issues.\n\nThese diverse approaches to creating art serve as powerful connections to the most critical and pressing environmental issues of our time. This engagement serves to deepen our understanding of these challenges from multiple perspectives\, including cultural\, social\, and scientific viewpoints. \nFurthermore\, these approaches are not only meant to inform but also to inspire. They challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the planet and encourage us to take actionable steps toward sustainability. UID:138082-21881885@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138082 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Detroit,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Festival,Free,Humanities,Natural Sciences,Nature,Science,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251114T111221 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235900 SUMMARY:Other:Nam Center for Korean Studies Mascot Design Contest DESCRIPTION:📣 Announcing the Nam Center for Korean Studies Mascot Contest! 📣\n\nAre you creative\, passionate about Korean culture\, or someone who loves bringing people together? Help us design the Nam Center’s very first mascot! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members to submit ideas that celebrate Korea’s vibrant spirit and culture\, as well as the mission of the Nam Center.\n\nHow to Enter:\nAnyone regardless of their affiliation and age can enter the contest! Submit your original mascot design (sketch\, painting\, or digital art)\, along with a brief description of your mascot’s personality and meaning [https://myumi.ch/4mEjZ].\n\nDeadline for Entries: December 10\, 11:59 PM (EST)\, 2025\n\nWinner Announcement: Winners will be officially announced on December 21 on our Facebook page and notified via email.\n\nPrizes: \n🥇 First Place: Your design will become the official Nam Center mascot! You’ll receive either a custom 6-inch plush keychain or a larger plush (based on your design)\, along with a $250 gift card.\n🥈 Second Place: Honorable mention\, Nam Center tote bag\, and a $100 gift card.\n🥉 Third Place: Recognition\, Nam Center tote bag\, and a $50 gift card.\nPrizes will be mailed to you.\n\n⭐ Rules & Submission ⭐\n - Submit one mascot character drawing (.jpg or .png file / maximum file size 20 MB)\n - Your design should be truly original and represent the vibrant Nam Center for Korean Studies.\n - Each entrant can submit only one design.\n - Your creation must be entirely your own—and exclusively yours!\n - Designs must not have been previously published.\n - No existing logos\, brands\, or unauthorized third-party images.\n - You may add a creative emblem with “Nam Center\,” “Nam Center for Korean Studies\,” or “NCKS” to your design! It could be featured in future Nam Center promos.\n - A caption giving your mascot a name and a personality—tell us what inspired your design! \n - By entering\, you’ll confirm that you’ve read and agree to the terms outlined on the contest page.\n\n🏆 Winner Selection 🏆\nAfter the deadline\, a panel of judges from the Nam Center and the U-M International Institute will review your brilliant entries! They’ll be looking for:\n - Outstanding originality and creativity\n - A compelling connection to the Nam Center’s culture and mission\n - Clarity and quality in the design\n - Overall impact\n\nConditions: \n - Winners will be contacted by email and need to reply within 7 business days. If we don’t hear back\, another winner may be chosen.\n - Judges may request minor tweaks for the winning design. You’ll have 10 days to review and approve any changes.\n - If we don’t receive enough high-quality entries\, we may extend the deadline or decide not to select a winner.\n\nUnleash your creativity and show us the heart of the Nam Center! Good luck and have fun! ⭐\n\nFor questions\, please contact outreachkorea@umich.edu. UID:141870-21889560@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:animation,Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Korea,Korean Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T060102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Big Ten Classic DESCRIPTION:Big Ten Classic Tournament at the University of Illinois November 21st through November 23rd. UID:139714-21885940@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139714 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Canlan Sports CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250908T171134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Brothers and Uncles\, Kings and Typecutters DESCRIPTION:Explore the evolution of the printed page through the prism of one remarkable family of scholar-printers. \n\nPrinting changed the speed and scale at which information circulated. Over a century\, scholarly printers competed to produce carefully edited editions. As they produced more and more\, they developed methods\, such as page-layout and indices\, to make their books easy to read\, and they created dictionaries and reference books so a reader could get more from their books.\n\nThe Estienne family of printers are among the most renowned and long-lasting printing houses of the era. Family links and investment in scholarly training helped them to sustain a business in the print trade for six generations in France and Switzerland.\n\nThe Special Collections Research Center holds nearly 80 imprints dating from the first years of the sixteenth century into the reign of Louis XIV. View nineteen examples chosen to show the breadth of the Michigan Estienne collection in an era of amazing change.\n\nImage: Detail from \"Polemōnos\, Himeriou\, kai allōn tinōn meletai\,\" by Henri Estienne\, Paris 1567. The Olive tree device is the best-known emblem of the Estienne house\, surviving in over a dozen forms. First used by Robert I in 1526\, it refers to a passage in Romans 11 that praises humility in the face of divine will. UID:139020-21884630@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139020 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Exhibit Space, Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T103904 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Cathy Barry Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Cathy Barry has a profound connection to the natural world\, which has shaped her artistic journey. She focuses on expressing gratitude\, compassion\, and a sense of responsibility towards environmental protection. After years of working with traditional media such as oil\, acrylic\, and watercolor\, her art is transitioning to more sustainable materials. The pigments she uses in her collages are sourced entirely from plants\, all collected and processed by Cathy herself from various locations throughout Michigan. This natural paint has become a vital part of her expressive palette\, driving her to approach her work with a renewed sense of integrity and awareness of our interconnected ecosystem.\n\nIn her collages\, Cathy skillfully combines paper painted with her homemade botanical pigments and intricately punched shapes\, creating a distinctive micro-scale vocabulary. These miniature worlds are thoughtfully assembled within larger contexts\, challenging our perceptions of the universe and our place within it.\n\nRecently\, Cathy has embarked on a new adventure: creating art directly from plant materials. By collecting\, drying\, and weaving leaves\, she has developed an exciting rhythm in her process. Through simple weaving\, twining\, and basketry techniques\, she has deepened her enthusiasm for and connection to the plants surrounding her in her yard and neighborhood. This integration of materials with form and subject in her work evokes a serene wholeness that reflects nature's inherent wisdom. Additionally\, her journey has sparked a curiosity to explore the historical uses and roles of plants throughout history.\n\nCathy Barry is an artist and instructor living and working in Ann Arbor\, Mi. She is a Lecturer in the University of Michigan (UM) Stamps School of Art and Design\, the UM Program in the Environment and the UM Biological Station. UID:138080-21881802@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138080 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Free,Natural Sciences,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery lower level CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 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:134855-21881724@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251110T151127 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Emily Nolan - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Emily Nolan for their dissertation defense titled \"Mechanistic Study of Organometallic Intermediates in Aminoquinoline-Directed C–H Bond Functionalization with 3d Transition Metals\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, November 21st\n*Time:* 9:00 AM EST\n*Where:* Room 1706\, Chemistry Building\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97784437453\nPasscode: FeCoNi UID:141708-21889218@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141708 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T140117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. UID:139065-21884784@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,advocacy,Art,Education,Exhibition,free,Human Rights,immigration,Inequality,institute for research on women and gender,irwg,public health,research,social inequality,social justice,Storytelling,Visual Arts LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T172347 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Suave Mechanicals: A Celebration of Nine Volumes on the Art and History of Bookbinding (2013–2025) DESCRIPTION:Explore the art of judging books by their covers! This exhibit highlights a selection of rare books from the University of Michigan's collections\, each of them representing binding topics featured in \"Suave Mechanicals\,\" the acclaimed nine-volume series dedicated to the study of the art and history of bookbinding. \n\nSpanning from 2013 to 2025\, \"Suave Mechanicals\" contains 85 essays\, 27 of which examine the same type of binding as the artifacts on display. Edited by Julia Miller and published by Cathleen A. Baker of The Legacy Press\, the series was conceived as a platform for fresh\, in-depth scholarship on bookbinding\, from its earliest origins to contemporary practice.  \n\nContributors include first-time authors and established experts — bookbinders\, conservators\, librarians\, curators\, catalogers\, book artists\, collectors\, and historians — offering a vibrant array of voices and insights into the craftsmanship\, culture\, and enduring fascination of bookbinding.\n\nJoin us for Coffee with the Curator on October 1\, 10am-12pm. UID:137103-21879623@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137103 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21883021@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T093725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Vaccine Conversations: Tools for Building Trust DESCRIPTION:Vaccine conversations don't have to be difficult. Join the University of Michigan School of Public Health for \"Vaccine Conversations: Tools for Building Trust\"—a practical discussion about how to navigate questions and concerns with family\, friends\, and community members.\n\nWhether you're answering questions from relatives\, supporting hesitant friends\, or simply want to better understand the current vaccine landscape\, this panel will give you evidence-based tools to have productive conversations that build trust and understanding.\n\nOur panel of experts will inspire attendees to engage in meaningful and productive conversations with family and friends\, fostering a healthy and happy winter season and beyond. Joining the conversation will be:\n\nNatasha Bagdasarian\, MD\, MPH\, FIDSA\, FACP - Chief Medical Executive\, State of Michigan\n\nVeronica Valentine McNally\, JD - Founder\, Franny Strong Foundation and I Vaccinate Campaign\n\nAnand Parekh\, MD\, MPH\, FACP - Chief Health Policy Officer\, Michigan Public Health UID:141966-21889697@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141966 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Public Health,Vaccines LOCATION:Public Health I (Vaughan Building) - Paul B Cornely Community Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T100746 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Visual History of the Unions DESCRIPTION:Fourteen artists—alumni and current Stamps students graduating between 1982 and 2026—reinterpret the layered history of the Michigan Unions with original artworks. The exhibition explores stories both celebrated and overlooked:\n• The hidden labor of campus workers\n• Student protests and activism\n• The integration of women into the men’s club\n• Generations of student artmaking\n• Performances by female impersonators \n\nArtists:\nMartyna Alexander – BFA ‘12\nNick Azzaro – BFA ‘04\, MFA ‘22\nLiz Barick Fall – BFA ‘88\nSally Clegg – MFA ‘20\nMary Hafeli – BFA ‘82\nKatie Hammond – BFA ‘04\nEllie Lee – BFA ‘26\nMellisa Lee – BFA ‘22\nAbigail Lowe – MFA ‘24\nMelanie Manos – MFA ‘08\nAngel Manson – BFA ‘22\nToby Millman – MFA ‘07\nAlison Rivett – MFA ‘07\nKatie Shulman – BFA ‘10 UID:141295-21888844@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141295 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,artists,artists and curators,arts,Arts Initiative,LGBT,Michigan Arts,Visual Arts LOCATION:Michigan Union - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T100746 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Visual History of the Unions DESCRIPTION:Fourteen artists—alumni and current Stamps students graduating between 1982 and 2026—reinterpret the layered history of the Michigan Unions with original artworks. The exhibition explores stories both celebrated and overlooked:\n• The hidden labor of campus workers\n• Student protests and activism\n• The integration of women into the men’s club\n• Generations of student artmaking\n• Performances by female impersonators \n\nArtists:\nMartyna Alexander – BFA ‘12\nNick Azzaro – BFA ‘04\, MFA ‘22\nLiz Barick Fall – BFA ‘88\nSally Clegg – MFA ‘20\nMary Hafeli – BFA ‘82\nKatie Hammond – BFA ‘04\nEllie Lee – BFA ‘26\nMellisa Lee – BFA ‘22\nAbigail Lowe – MFA ‘24\nMelanie Manos – MFA ‘08\nAngel Manson – BFA ‘22\nToby Millman – MFA ‘07\nAlison Rivett – MFA ‘07\nKatie Shulman – BFA ‘10 UID:141295-21889862@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141295 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,artists,artists and curators,arts,Arts Initiative,LGBT,Michigan Arts,Visual Arts LOCATION:Michigan Union - Opera Lounge and First Floor Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251102T002757 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Art Exhibit- Closer: A look at the tiny world around us DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exhibit featuring the photography of Joseph Ferraro\, free and open to the public at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.\n\n \n\nBIO\n\nJoseph is a conservation photographer living and working in southeast Michigan. In 2014\, using macro photography to explore his backyard garden\, he unknowingly began walking a naturalist’s path and documenting native pollinators and invertebrates. His large format prints of local invertebrates are currently on exhibit outside of the Belle Isle Nature Center\, with other works on exhibit inside the Center. With them\, he seeks to inspire viewers to take a closer look at the tiny world around us.\n\n \n\nArtist Statement\n\nTo me\, the little things matter.\n\nThrough my work as a photographer\, I share the unseen and overlooked world of nature that surrounds us. My focus is exploring the world of invertebrates and showcasing these creatures in their natural habitat.\n\nMy creative process has evolved into a moving mediation\, as I Slow down to observe\, document and connect with my subjects as we interact in the environment. Ultimately\, I seek to capture the unique beauty of creatures not usually perceived as beautiful and aim to create images that evoke emotion and curiosity. In so doing I strive to raise awareness of the importance of these creatures in our world and dispel any fears the viewer may have.\n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephferraro/\n\nWeb: https://www.joseph-ferraro.com UID:141375-21888734@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141375 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,garden,matthaei,matthaei botanical gardens,Sustainability,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251116T232036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T112000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Desirable Ranking DESCRIPTION:We study the problem of aggregating individual preferences over alternatives into a collective ranking. A distinctive feature of our setting is that agents are matched to alternatives. Applications include rankings of colleges or academic journals. The foundation of our approach is that alternatives agents desire---that is\, those they rank above their match---should also be ranked higher socially. We introduce axioms to formalize this idea and call rankings that satisfy them desirable. We develop an algorithm to construct desirable rankings and prove that\, as the market becomes large\, desirable rankings converge to the true underlying ranking of the alternatives by quality. We support this convergence result through simulations and demonstrate the practical usefulness of our approach by ranking Chilean medical programs with data from their centralized admission system. Finally\, we compare performance and show that our approach outperforms two benchmarks: revealed preference rankings and Borda counts. UID:139590-21885758@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139590 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial Organization,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 301 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250902T142209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Hola! ¿Cómo estás?\n\n-Practice your Spanish-speaking skills with peers & instructors in a relaxed environment. All language levels and students are welcome to join the conversation. \n\n-Come & go as you please\, stay as little or as long as you would like! \n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, & baked goods.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nFor more information contact Julie Harrell at (harrelju@umich.edu). UID:138664-21883557@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138664 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central America,Coffee,Community,Community Engagement,Cultural,Culture,Department Of Romance Languages And Literatures,Engaged Learning,Europe,European,Food,Free,Games,Intercultural,International,Language,Languages,Latin America,Networking,Social,Spain,Spanish,Study Abroad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T152437 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T113000 SUMMARY:Presentation:The Clements Bookworm: Fellow Focus \"Native American Stories Reclaimed from the Archive\" DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Clements visiting research fellows Ben Pokross and Emily Dixon-Magness as they highlight Indigenous perspectives and share their work with Native American history resources at the Clements. Pokross examines how nineteenth-century historians\, especially in the Great Lakes region\, sought to record the history of Indigenous peoples. Dixon focuses on Cherokee women’s political leadership and the broader Cherokee political strategies between 1754 and 1761 UID:139891-21886295@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139891 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,history,Native American,Native American Heritage Month,native american history LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251022T114523 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:UM Structure Seminar: Sequence-Dependent Conformations of Single-Nucleotide RNA Bulges Revealed by NMR and Structural Analysis DESCRIPTION:Postdoctoral Fellow\nKeane Lab UID:141006-21887954@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141006 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Structural Biology LOCATION:Life Sciences Institute - LSI Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250821T100218 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME! DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm UID:137880-21880956@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,Mechanical Engineering,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Staff,Undergraduate Students,Writing LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T102038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Brown Bag Seminar: \"From MS to What’s Next? Insights into Industry and PhD Pathways\" DESCRIPTION:Are you deciding between a career in industry or pursuing a PhD? Curious about what day to day life\, long term growth\, and personal fulfillment look like on each path? This session brings together alumni from our Biostatistics MS program who will discuss their experiences and the factors that shaped their professional or academic directions.\nSpeakers include: Ziming Huang\, MS Class of 2023. Senior Computational Statistician\, Eli LillySteven Liu\, MS Class of 2023. Senior Analyst\, Analysis Group\, Inc.Xingran Chen\, MS Class of 2024. PhD Student in Biostatistics\, University of MichiganOur speakers will discuss why they chose their respective paths\, how they discovered their career or research interests\, and what their daily roles look like. Topics will include industry work\, PhD research\, valuable MS level training\, essential technical and soft skills\, and timelines for job searches and PhD applications. They will also talk about work life balance and what they find most meaningful in their current roles.Whether you are preparing applications\, exploring summer opportunities\, or seeking clarity about your future direction\, this session will offer perspectives to support your decision making. You will hear firsthand from alumni who have navigated these decisions and gain clearer insight into the possibilities ahead. UID:141855-21889533@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Ziming Huang, MS '23; Steven Liu, MS '23; Xingran Chen, MS '24 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T091312 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Global Health & Development Alumni Career Panel DESCRIPTION:Global health offers a range of career possibilities\, from academia\, to the non-profit\, governmental\, and for-profit sectors. Join an incredible panel of global health practitioners in a variety of fields to learn about their professional journeys and how to better prepare for the global health careers of the future.\n\nFeaturing U-M Alumni Panelists: \n\nRohan D. Jeremiah\, PhD\, MPH | University of Illinois College of Nursing\nRobin Martz\, MPH\, MSW | State Department\nIsabel Gilbertson\, MPH | Clinton Health Access Initiative\nJosh Greenberg\, MD\, PhD | TerraMagica Brands\, NIH Fogarty Fellow\n\nFull biographies can be found here: https://myumi.ch/4mDRQ\n\nThis event is co-hosted by the School of Nursing\, School of Public Health\, Global REACH and the Center for Global Health Equity. \n\nRegistration Required: https://myumi.ch/pVP3D UID:140486-21887213@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140486 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Discussion,Global Health,Health,Health Equity,International,Professional Development,Public Health LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250922T100400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Study Abroad Info Session: GCC Brazil - Global Blackness DESCRIPTION:Global Course Connections (GCCs) offer a unique opportunity to take what students learn on campus at U-M during the winter semester and apply it abroad in a fun and exciting hands-on class taught by a U-M professor during a 3-week\, off-campus field experience that takes place during the following summer.\n\nJoin CGIS Advisor Juliana Mesa to learn more about the GCC Brazil - Global Blackness program\, the application process\, and the courses.\n\nWednesday\, October 15\, 3 - 4 pm (Info Session) \nWednesday\, November 5\, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) \nFriday\, November 21\, 11am - 12pm (Info Session) \nWednesday\, December 3\, 3-4 pm (Drop-in Group Advising)\nFriday\, December 5\, 11am - 12pm (Drop-in Group Advising)\n\nThe GCC Brazil program is led and taught by Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Comparative Literature\, and Francophone Studies\, Frieda Ekotto. Application Deadline: December 10\, 2025 UID:139233-21885164@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139233 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Brazil,Latin America,Sessions,Study Abroad LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251003T181516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Untold Stories\, Part II: A Stamps Faculty Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: September 12 - December 13Opening Reception: September 18\, 6:30-8:30 p.m.\nUntold Stories: Part II is the second in a series of three exhibitions featuring the work of faculty members from the Stamps School of Art &\; Design. Organized thematically\, Part II explores timely and resonant themes related to the freedom of expression\, movement\, and civic rights. Drawing on personal narratives and public archives\, the artists offer inspiring ways of storytelling that make latent ideas visible and experiential - expanding the boundaries of their artistic research.\nUntold Stories: Part II is curated by Srimoyee Mitra\, and features work by Stamps faculty Ebitenyefa Baralaye\, Annica Cuppetelli\, Quinn A. Hunter\, Carol Jacobsen\, Andy Kirshner\, Rebekah Modrak\, and Ricky Weaver. UID:137113-21879749@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T181510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:What’s the Magic Word? DESCRIPTION:Come experience an immersive childlike space to reflect upon our current political and cultural climate of censored speech. “What’s the Magic Word?” is an exhibition created by the students of Gallery As Site For Social Change that seeks to bring warmth\, softness\, and comfort to a world growing colder. Children’s books are a particular focus of banned content on the local and national level. \nThe opening reception on Friday\, November 14\, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. will include coloring sheets and readings from banned children’s &\; YA books\, along with a zine-making workshop.\nOpening Reception: Friday\, November 14\, 6-8 p.m.Closing Reception: Friday\, December 5\, 6-8 p.m. UID:141203-21888368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141203 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T121513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T110100 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 1): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:Phase 1 Opening Reception: September 18\, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they've curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA '23) and Erin McKenna (MFA '20)Phase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA '20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA '20)Phase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA '20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA '21)\nPhase 1 Curatorial Statement\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Amelia Burns (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Erin McKenna (courtyard pillar)\nArtists Amelia Burns and Erin McKenna reimagine the Division Street pillars through digital collages rooted in memory\, landscape and shared environments. Burns arranges fragments of her own photographs into airy compositions where these pictorial remnants become enshrined by the artist’s vision of the sacred. McKenna draws from the language of quilting\, organizing her photos of mushrooms\, moss and lichen into vibrant geometric patterns which echo Ohio textile traditions. Both artists\, Midwestern women attentive to the nuances of place\, weave personal imagery into collective meaning. Together\, their works create spaces of reverence and connection.\nAmelia Burns: GODSPROMISESRISINGHIGHGODSPROMISESRISINGHIGH contains fragments of photographs I have made over years in various locations in the United States. Each fragment holds personal meaning for me. The exalted pieces of environments float together and create a visual smorgasbord of symbols\, denoting a capitalist world\, filled with tender moments and connections\, where all objects are made holy.\nErin McKenna: Mushroom TrailMushroom Trail reimagines the Ohio Star quilt block through a collage of photographs of mushrooms\, lichen\, and moss gathered during walks in my Appalachian forest home. I created small blocks of repeating patterns to build texture and color. Inspired by the Barn Quilt Trail\, the work honors Ohio’s yard art traditions. Like other local expressions\, from chainsaw-carved bears to the front porch goose\, it fosters a shared sense of pride of place\, and community.\nArtist Statements/Bios\nAmelia BurnsThrough my travels across nearly every U.S. state\, I document not only the natural world but also its entanglement with human influence. My work speaks to the loneliness\, humor\, beauty\, pain\, and joy that coexist within these spaces. The landscapes I create—whether photographic or collage-based—are imbued with a visceral connection to the physical environments I’ve passed through. They are a reprocessing of the cultural detritus that surrounds me\, transforming fragments into vignettes that explore both the darkness and resilience of humanity.\nAt its core\, my work explores the underworld of human experience\, grappling with the visceral tension between authenticity and artifice in contemporary Americana. It reflects the disgusting horror of capitalism\, the mysticism of my Irish Catholic upbringing\, and the profound solitude that fuels my process. The resulting images are landscapes of seeking\, filled with the pain\, glory\, and quiet resistance of life.\nAmelia Burns is a photographer\, collage artist\, curator and educator exploring the cultural and physical landscapes of the U.S.\, capturing the nuances of shared environments. She earned her BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute in 2005 and later completed her MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2023. Website / Instagram\nErin McKenna Erin McKenna is an interdisciplinary artist with a background in sculpture. Her practice embraces humor\, playful misuse\, and celebration as strategies to dismantle stereotypes and complicate binaries of construction and embellishment. With a feminist lens\, she explores the space where necessity meets excess\, highlighting the subversive potential of both. Her sculptures often pair gritty building materials with tactile fabrics\, generating tension between utility and ornament. Growing up in a perpetually unfinished home—a place of sawdust\, chop saws\, and improvisation—instilled in her a respect for visible labor\, inventive problem-solving\, and imperfection. Her process follows personal rules:\nno hierarchy of materialssubvert expected usecomplicate binaries\, stereotypes and associationsmisuse\, misapplyallow for variable arrangementsrepeat\, reiterate\, reuseconsider the subversive possibilities of the excessive\, fantastic\, and necessaryalways let the labor be visible\nMcKenna earned her BFA from Columbus College of Art &\; Design in 2012 and later completed her MFA at Stamps School of Art &\; Design at the University of Michigan. She recently moved back to the forest she calls home in Southeastern Ohio\, where she serves as Exhibitions Director at The Dairy Barn Arts Center\, hunts for mushrooms with her toddler\, and makes quilts. Website / Instagram UID:138031-21881262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138031 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T130417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T122000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EHour: Laura Hackney\, Molly Gochman\, and Richard Lui DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and engaging conversation featuring Molly Gochman\, Laura Hackney\, and moderator Richard Lui. Together\, they’ll explore the intersection of creativity\, social impact\, and leadership\, and share stories that inspire change.\n\nRichard Lui is an award-winning journalist\, anchor for NBC News and MSNBC\, author\, and filmmaker with over 30 years of experience in media\, technology\, and business. \n\nMolly Gochman is a multidisciplinary experiential artist and activist whose work invites audiences into reflection\, empathy\, and participation. She is the Founder & President of Stardust.\n\nLaura Hackney is the co-founder and CEO of AnnieCannons\, an organization that empowers survivors of human trafficking and exploitation to rebuild their lives through technology. \n\nDuring the session\, Richard Lui will guide an in-depth discussion with Molly and Laura on how art\, technology\, and advocacy intersect to drive meaningful social change. They will reflect on their experiences building community-led projects\, leading mission-oriented organizations\, and envisioning a future where creativity and purpose go hand in hand. The conversation will also leave space for audience questions.\n\nThis event is ideal for students\, social innovators\, entrepreneurs\, creators\, and anyone interested in leveraging creativity and mission to make a difference. Whether you are just starting your path or already leading projects\, you’ll gain actionable insights and inspiring perspectives. UID:142078-21889978@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142078 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Center For Entrepreneurship,Cfe,Discussion,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneurship,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Professional Student Life,Graduate School,Graduate Students,In Person,In-person,Leadership,Lecture,Networking,North campus,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T120811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T180000 SUMMARY:Community Service:2025 Blood Battle: On-Campus Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Help U-M Beat Ohio State in the Blood Battle!\n\nJoin us to donate blood and support the 2025 Blood Battle against Ohio State University. The competition runs until November 26\, and every donation counts—U-M is trailing behind\, so your contribution could help us outscore OSU!\n\nWhy donate? College campuses play an important role in building a stronger\, more diverse\, and resilient blood supply—especially through the participation of younger and varied donors. Your donation not only supports patients in need but also adds to U-M’s total in Abbott’s “We Give Blood” Big Ten competition. Family and friends can participate at any blood drive nationwide and report their donations toward our university’s total until December 6. The winning school receives $1 million to support student and community health initiatives.\n\nAll competition aside\, your blood donation directly saves lives and addresses ongoing need. Have questions or want to volunteer at an on-campus Blood Drives United event? Email blooddrivesunited@umich.edu.\n\nLet’s roll up our sleeves\, save lives\, and Go Blue! UID:141757-21889327@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Athletics - Football,blood,Community Service,competition,Donate,Faculty,Free,Health & Wellness,Medicine,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Public Health,Redcross,service,Volunteer,Wellness LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250902T150429 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T124500 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Bate-Papo: Portuguese Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:-Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and light snacks while improving your Portuguese! All language levels are welcome.\n\n-Meet in the RLL Commons: located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building. \n\nQuestions? Contact Maria Teresa Mattos at (mtmattos@umich.edu). UID:138675-21883595@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Brazil,Coffee,Communication And Media,Community,Community Based Learning,Community Engagement,Culture,Discussion,European,Faculty,Food,Free,Games,Global,Global Engagement,Humanities,In Person,Interactive,International,International Education,Language,Languages,Media,Multicultural,Multilingual,Portuguese,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Storytelling,Talk,Translate,Undergraduate LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T102704 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EIHS Workshop: Global Indigeneity DESCRIPTION:The Global Indigeneity workshop takes its cue from David Chang’s work which challenges a narrative of discovery through accounts of how non-European generated their own global geographies. Indigenous studies generally emphasize a need to understand indigeneity and\, indigenous peoples from their own perspectives. However\, this approach tends to limit indigenous worlds to themselves\, overlooking how indigenous peoples looked outward to establish their own understandings of the world and other peoples. Join our Eisenberg presenters as they grapple with the epistemic traditions of indigenous peoples to “understand the world from their perspective.”\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:139371-21885341@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139371 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Anthropology,Global,History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,International LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T141939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:For All Ages Exhibit DESCRIPTION:In the 19th century\, new ideas about childhood and education\, along with advances in printing like chromolithography\, made it possible to mass-produce games and toys. These were not only fun to play with but also taught practical skills and moral lessons. Learn about familiar and unique toys and board games throughout American history in the William L. Clements Library’s new exhibit\, “For All Ages” on view weekdays from 12-4 pm between October 3-January 5.\n\nEven though the objects are behind glass\, the co-curators have created an interactive way to explore the display. Visit the exhibit to participate in a scavenger hunt and win a prize! UID:138977-21884438@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138977 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american history,Exhibit,Free,Fun,Games,In Person,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T144046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T123000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Guided 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:88544-21865116@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/88544 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T141947 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T132000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 101 - Susie Pilibosian DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Susie Pilibosian will provide an insider's look at Ernst & Young consulting\, outlining its strategic focus and the skills needed to succeed in the firm's Technology Consulting Practice. She will detail her own career trajectory from her U-M IOE roots to her current leadership role\, highlighting key pivots and providing a practical guide for U-M students charting their own course\, with actionable lessons learned and personal reflections. UID:141775-21889346@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141775 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,seminar,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250915T113349 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Museums at Noon presentation DESCRIPTION:Comics\, in France\, are serious business. 1 in 4 books sold today is in the form of a comic book\, and ever since 1974\, the country has hosted one of the world’s largest international comics festivals. Having long recognized the medium as the “9th art”\, France prides itself in being one of the rare countries that has championed the potential of the medium early on\, and it’s not an overstatement to say that some of its comics authors and artists are considered national heroes. \n\nIn this presentation\, I will share the findings from my time spent in France researching an important cultural recognition of the medium: its museification. This talk will highlight my experience in comics museums in Angoulême and Blois. By paying close attention to the exhibition choices of these institutions\, I will question our understanding of what a museum space “should” be\, what it is\, and what potential it holds for the future. UID:139015-21884566@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Library Gallery Lab, Room 100H CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T091518 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Trans and Nonbinary Passport Info Session and Clinic DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual information session and an opportunity to file a passport application in person with representatives from the Washtenaw County Clerk’s Office.\n\n12:00-1:30 pm: Join a virtual information session with a local legal expert who will discuss the rights of and considerations for trans and nonbinary folks who are considering applying for a passport and/or traveling. We will have a room available to watch the info session in person for those coming on-site for the passport clinic.\n\n1:30-3:00 pm: Representatives from the Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for\, renew\, or make changes to their passport\, including a name change or updated gender marker. This event is hosted specifically for folks needing a gender marker or name change on their passport\, but all individuals applying for a new or renewed passport are welcome to attend.\n\n2:00-3:00 pm: Have your passport photo taken on-site\, free of charge.\n\nThis event is open to the public.\n\nTRANS AWARENESS MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/transgender-awareness-month\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:140635-21887436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140635 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,Trans Awareness Month,Trans Awareness Week-TAW LOCATION:School of Social Work Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T121718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Vinson Lam\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Vinson Lam 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.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:141432-21888798@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141432 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR