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:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900193@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T220000 SUMMARY:Other:Cycling Nationals DESCRIPTION:Cycling Nationals UID:141561-21889019@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141561 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Madison CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902413@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21899870@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902607@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901533@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T121357 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Women in the Ancient World: A Mother’s Day Tour DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Mother’s Day with a tour of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology! At this docent-led event\, explore the status of women in various ancient societies highlighted by representations of women\, goddesses\, and mythological females.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:147867-21902091@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147867 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,History,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260501T173508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T170000 SUMMARY:Performance:CAS Musical Performance. UCLA Armenian Music Program's VEM String Quartet Performs Suni\, Gazarossian\, Saryan\, and Komitas DESCRIPTION:Musical Performance\n\nUCLA Armenian Music Program's VEM String Quartet Performs Suni\, Gazarossian\, Saryan\, and Komitas with special guest speakers\n\nHelmut Stern Auditorium at the University of Michigan Museum of Art\n\nUCLA Armenian Music Program's VEM String Quartet Performs Suni\, Gazarossian\, Saryan\, and Komitas with special guest speakers\n\nSonic Recovery: Koharik Gazarossian's Life and Music \n\nMelissa Bilal \n\nThis lecture traces the life and work of Koharik Gazarossian (1907-1967)\, a Constantinople-born\, Paris-educated\, internationally acclaimed pianist\, composer\, and music educator. It contextualizes her biography within the history of continuities and ruptures in Armenian communal life in the Ottoman Empire and post-Ottoman Republic of Turkey.\n\nMelissa Bilal is a sociocultural anthropologist and historian specialized in Music and Performance Studies\, Gender and Sexuality Studies\, and Memory Studies. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ethnomusicology and the Department of Music Performance\, Education\, and Composition at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music where she holds the Promise Chair in Armenian Music\, Arts\, and Culture and serves as the director of the Armenian Music Program. Dr. Bilal's ethnographic research explores the role of music in the transmission of Armenian memory in Turkey\, while her archival research is focused on the musical and intellectual history of Armenians in the late Ottoman Empire and early republican Turkey. Her most recent publications are the book chapter “Pavagan E (Enough!): Zabel Yesayan’s (1878–1943?) Political Thought on Peace\, Justice\, and People’s Right to Self-Defense” in *Histories of Political Thought in the Ottoman World* (Oxford University Press\, 2024) and the book *Feminism in Armenian: Lives and Texts Through Empire\, Genocide\, and Diaspora* (with Lerna Ekmekcioglu\, Indiana University Press\, Forthcoming 2026). She is currently working on her ethnographic monograph *Injuries of Reconciliation: Music\, Memory\, and Everyday Survival of Armenians in Turkey* and on a biography of pianist and composer Koharik Gazarossian (1907-1967). \n\nGrigor Mirzaian Suni\, Ethnomusicologist and Revolutionary\n\nRonald Grigor Suny\n\nBorn in Karabakh\, educated in Echmiadzin and St. Petersburg\, a friend of Gomidas and a student of Rimsky-Korsakov\, Grikor Mirzoian Suni moved between the world of Armenian folk and classical music and the revolutionary politics of his age. An Armenian patriot all his life\, he began as a member of the Dashnaktsutyun and ended up as a Harajdimakan (Progressive) supporting Soviet Armenia until he spoke against Stalin and was ejected by his \"comrades.\" His travels took him through historic Armenia and to America where he founded and led choruses as exiled Armenians turned their communities into little Armenias far from their homeland. Reviled for his politics and beloved for his music\, Grikor Suni disregarded the conventions of traditional Armenian life and forged his own national identity as an artist and revolutionary. Forgotten for a half century after his death\, the revival of interest in this extraordinary musician and public figure is a testament to the need for Armenians to recover their lost pasts in order to appreciate what they were\, are\, and will become.\n\nRonald Grigor Suny is William H. Sewell\, Jr. Distinguished University Professor of History and Professor of Political Science Emeritus at the University of Michigan and Emeritus Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Chicago. He was the first holder of the Alex Manoogian Chair in Modern Armenian History at the University of Michigan\, where he founded and directed the Armenian Studies Program. He is author of *The Baku Commune: Class and Nationality in the Russian Revolution\; The Making of the Georgian Nation\; Looking Toward Ararat: Armenia in Modern History\; The Revenge of the Past: Nationalism\, Revolution\, and the Collapse of the Soviet Union\; The Soviet Experiment: Russia\, the Soviet Union and the Successor States\; “They Can Live in the Desert But Nowhere Else”: A History of thse Armenian Genocide\; Red Flag Unfurled: History\, Historians\, and the Russian Revolution\; Red Flag Wounded: Stalinism and the Fate of the Soviet Experiment\; Stalin: Passage to Revolution*: and co-author with Valerie Kivelson of *Russia’s Empires*. He is currently working on a book on the history of the nation-form and the recent upsurge of exclusivist nationalisms and authoritarian populisms: *Forging the Nation: The Making and Faking of Nationalisms*.\n\nSeda Suny: Armenian American Dance Pioneer \n\nAnoush Tamar Suni\n\nThis talk highlights the life and legacy of Seda Suny\, daughter of Armenian Composer Grikor Mirzaian Suni and pathbreaking dancer\, choreographer\, ballet teacher\, and musician. Born in Tiflis in 1905\, she emigrated to the United States in the 1920s\, and became a lively participant in Armenian cultural life\, singing and dancing at her father’s concerts and her own. A well-known dance teacher\, pianist\, and costume-maker\, she created her own ballet school in New York\, and generously trained many artists\, to the end of her long life. I will trace her life through war and revolution and outline her unique contributions to Armenian and American art\, dance\, and music.\n\nAnoush Tamar Suni is a sociocultural anthropologist who studies political violence and the aftermath of genocide\; the politics of history and memory\; ruins\, landscape\, and cultural heritage\; and religious and ethnic minority communities in the Middle East. Dr. Suni is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute\, where she is completing her first book\, Memory in Ruins: Politics of History and the Afterlives of Genocide in Anatolia. Based on over two years of ethnographic fieldwork in eastern Turkey\, this book traces the interconnected pasts and presents of Muslim Kurdish and Christian Armenian communities with a focus on state violence\, local memory\, and the material landscape of ruins. Dr. Suni is also at work on a second ethnographic project—Imagining the Underground: Violence\, Value\, and Enchanted Treasure—which explores the hunt for mythical buried Armenian gold as a material interaction with a history of genocide and displacement in the context of a violent present. Dr. Suni’s research has been published in the journals Comparative Studies in Society and History\, Anthropological Quarterly\, and the International Journal of Middle East Studies. Dr. Suni is the great-granddaughter of Grikor Mirzaian Suni and continues her family’s musical legacy through first her study of classical violin and later her study of Middle Eastern and Armenian folk music on the oud. \n\nThe VEM Ensemble is the cornerstone of the Armenian Music Program at UCLA\, which in its 12 years of existence has become an internationally renowned leader in celebrating the richness and diversity of the Armenian musical tradition. In residence at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music\, the VEM Ensemble has worked with musicians such as Tigran Mansurian\, Kim Kashkashian\, David Starobin\, Armen Hyusnunts\, Artur Avanesov\, Seth Knopp\, and many others. The VEM Ensemble has performed at various venues in Los Angeles including Zipper Hall\, Bing Theater\, Schoenberg Hall\, and the Hammer Museum\, as well as in Boston\, Montreal\, Detroit\, New Mexico\, Colorado\, and the Incontri in Terra di Siena Festival in Italy. In his review of their performance in Italy\, critic Laurence Vittes wrote\, “The evening’s most memorable music was made by the VEM Quartet… who laid out Eduard Mirzoyan’s String Quartet with a feline\, subtle grace that touched hearts with its gentle melodic content and long-lined eloquence.” The VEM is featured in *Modulation Necklace and Serenade with a Dandelion*\, the critically acclaimed CDs of Armenian Music by the Naxos-distributed label\, New Focus Recordings.\n\nAlly Cho is a doctoral student of Violin Performance at UCLA under the guidance of Movses Pogossian and Varty Manouelian. Her musical journey began in Gold Coast\, Australia\, where she first picked up the violin at the age of 5. Her path has been a remarkable adventure\, taking her across the seas in pursuit of her dream. In 2018\, Ally crossed continents to pursue a Bachelor's degree in classical violin under the tutelage of Lucie Robert at Manhattan School of Music in New York City\, broadening her horizons with chamber music opportunities. Since 2023\, Ally has been a part of the VEM Quartet\, the resident ensemble of the UCLA Armenian Music Program. She aspires to be a virtuoso violinist\, captivating global audiences and inspiring future musicians. Her musical journey continues\, with many more chapters and achievements yet to be composed.\n\nNiall Tarō Ferguson is a cellist\, composer\, and orchestrator. He received his bachelor’s degree in 2017 from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music\, where he studied cello performance with Antonio Lysy and music composition with Ian Krouse and Bruce Broughton. Niall has participated in many international music festivals and performed on many of LA’s premiere contemporary music series. His concert works have been performed throughout California and overseas. As of 2019\, Niall is a Program Associate with the Asia / America New Music Institute (AANMI)\, a collective that pursues cultural exchange through modern music. In April 2019 he participated in his first AANMI tour and contributed to lectures at institutions throughout Asia. Niall is of Japanese descent on his mother’s side and of Scottish and Irish descent on his father’s. He goes by both his Gaelic and Japanese names\, Niall or Tarō\, respectively.\n\nMovses Pogossian is a celebrated prize-winning violinist\, Distinguished Professor of Violin at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music\, and Founder/Advisor of the UCLA Armenian Music Program. He participates in the Music for Food project\, which fights hunger in local communities and gives the opportunity to experience the powerful role music plays as a catalyst for change. His recent CD releases include *Con Anima\, Hommage à Kurtág\, Modulation Necklace*\, and *Serenade with a Dandelion: Armenian Chamber Music\, Old and New*.\n\nDamon Zavala is a Mexican-American violist and violinist from Oregon. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree in music\, Damon dedicates himself to part-time teaching of string chamber studies at UCLA\, under the guidance of Brian Chen and Movses Pogossian\, and at the SOL-LA Music Academy in Santa Monica. While at UCLA\, he actively participates as a violist in the Armenian Music Program and is a member of the VEM Quartet. This experience not only enriches his understanding but also amplifies his ongoing commitment to showcasing a broad spectrum of cultural expressions in music. This dedication has most recently led him to a pivotal role with the Sphinx Organization\, where he currently manages community arts organizations to enhance the representation of underrepresented communities in orchestral settings\, striving to ensure that Black and Brown voices can be heard and valued. His efforts to broaden his teaching outreach and contribute significantly to both educational and commercial music sectors underscore his dedication to diversity and inclusion in classical music. UID:143418-21893111@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143418 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Armenian Studies,Music LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901538@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898491@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T113542 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260510T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Vance Gilbert DESCRIPTION:“If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child\, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife\, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert\" –Richmond Magazine\n\nVance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college\, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about Gilbert's stage-owning singing and playing\, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel\, the wit of a devil\, and the guitar playing of a god..” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.\n\nMost recently he’s been the opener of choice for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows (50 +) for the last 7 years\, along with his own busy acoustic music touring and coaching schedule. \n\nVance's most recent album\, \"The Mother Of Trouble”\, features Grammy winner Lori McKenna on background vocals\, Juno award recipient and Bonnie Raitt Grammy hit song co-writer Joey Landreth on guitars\, and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. UID:142466-21890985@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142466 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900194@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!! DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17 UID:143525-21893341@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902733@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902213@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260428T125833 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T100000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Disability Scholarship Initiative Research Findings Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce a Disability Scholarship Initiative Research Findings Webinar on Monday\, May 11\, 9-10 am. The Disability Scholarship Initiative supports new scholarship aimed to better understand and address the concerns of faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus who have a disability. Details about the initiative\, the funded research projects\, and summaries of the presentations can be found on the provost’s website.\n\nThis webinar features preliminary findings from two of the six funded projects:\n\nProfessor Joy Knoblauch of the Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning will present What does a quiet work space look like? Visualizing faculty and staff preferences at the University of Michigan.\n\nProfessor Michael McKee and his colleague Saumya Gupta of Michigan Medicine will present Michigan Medicine workplace equity for individuals with disabilities. \n\nWe hope you can join us to learn more about this important work that will directly benefit the U-M campus. Questions about the initiative should be directed to VPS.Academic.Faculty.Affairs@umich.edu. \n\nRegistration is required. Register here by May 8. https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/109571 UID:147990-21902673@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147990 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Presentation,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902116@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Spring 2026 Disability Scholarship Initiative Dissemination DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Provost’s Disability Scholarship Initiative is intended to support the pursuit of new scholarships aimed to better understand and address the concerns of faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor campus who have a disability. A broad definition of disability is foundational to the initiative\, which may include mental\, physical\, and cognitive differences. Made possible by gift funds\, the initiative aligns with existing efforts to strengthen the institutional commitment to an inclusive and accessible campus for all members of the community. All funded proposals address the Look to Michigan pillars of health and well-being and life-changing education. What does a quiet work space look like? Visualizing faculty and staff preferences at the University of MichiganPresenter: Joy Knoblauch\, PhD\, Associate Professor of ArchitectureIn exploring the ideal quiet workspace for those with disabilities\, our study seeks to capture the diverse preferences and visualizations of faculty and staff at the University of Michigan (U-M) and Michigan Medicine (MM). Quiet workspaces are essential for enhancing productivity\, fostering creativity\, and promoting well-being in academic and medical settings.Build it and they will come: An anti-ableist workplace to enhance our ability to advance health equity for individuals with disabilitiesPresenters: Michael M. McKee\, MD\, MPH\, Professor\, Director of MDisability\; Saumya Gupta\, Project CoordinatorThe Michigan Medicine Workplace Equity for Individuals with Disabilities is a multi-phase project that aims to identify workplace barriers and challenges experienced by Michigan Medicine faculty and staff with disabilities\, and to pilot interventions that foster a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture.ASL Interpreters and CART transcriptions are being requested for the entirety of the event.Livestream Link: https://umich.zoom.us/s/99654904325Disability Scholarship Initiative\n UID:147928-21902561@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147928 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902414@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T122740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Using CRLT’s 5 Element Framework to Support Student Learning and Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will explore strategies for supporting student wellbeing in our courses using CRLT’s ‘5 Element Framework’ and other relevant research. We will think together about how your teaching choices can support student learning and student mental health or wellbeing. And\, engage in critical discussion with session participants about ways to apply relevant research\, appropriate to teaching roles\, to our course design\, including course policies\, assignments\, and communication with students. UID:147757-21901939@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Graduate Students,In Person,Workshop LOCATION:Palmer Commons - CRLT Seminar Room (1013 Palmer Commons, 1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T120504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Human Genetics Research Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 11\, 2026\n11:00am - 12:00pm\n1020 Kahn Auditorium\, BSRB\n\nTony Capra\, PhD\nProfessor\nBakar Computational Health Sciences Institute\nDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics\nUniversity of California\, San Francisco\n“Seminar Title TBD”\n\nHosted By: Xinjun Zhang\, PhD\, Department of Human Genetics\n___\nWe use the tools of computer science and statistics to address problems in genetics\, evolution\, and biomedicine. For a summary of our major research foci\, see Research.\n\nOur group is located in the Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of California\, San Francisco. Prior to coming to UCSF\, Tony spent 7 wonderful years at Vanderbilt University.\n\nHumans differ from one another and our closest living relatives\, the chimpanzees\, in a wide range of traits\, including our susceptibility to many diseases. We model the evolutionary processes that have produced these novel traits and develop algorithms that compare genomes to predict the functional relevance of specific genetic differences between individuals and species. UID:143393-21893074@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143393 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,basic sciences,biolgical chemistry,biological chemistry,biological science,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,cancer,Chemistry,Discussion,epilepsy,Faculty,Free,genetics,genome,genomics,human genetics,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Epidemiology,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Neurogenetic Diseases,Information and Technology,lecture,Life Science,lifton,Medicine,Natural Sciences,neel,neurological disease,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Public Policy,Reception,research,Science,seminar,sodium channel,symposium LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - 1020 Kahn Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T142105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T153000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Inorganic Seminar DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, May 11th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 12:00-12:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Aditya Basu\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Nicolai Lehnert\n*Title of Talk:* Solvent-Dependent Direct NO Coupling in a Redox-Tuned Flavodiiron NO Reductase Model: Observation of a Persistent Diiron Mononitrosyl Intermediate\n\n*Time:* 12:30-1:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Erika Brown\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Nate Szymczak\n*Title of Talk:* Investigating ferrocene-derived ditopic boron-based compounds for anion sensing\n\n*Time:* 1:00-1:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Joseph Chanthakhoun\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Jennifer Bridwell-Rabb\n*Title of Talk:* Structure-function relationship studies on sequential oxidative decarboxylation-catalyzing non-heme iron oxygenases\n\n*Time:* 1:30-2:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Yuriko Fujisato\,\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. John Montgomery & Prof. Paul Zimmerman (Co-Advised)\n*Title of Talk:* Quantum Chemical Simulations Reveal how Radical Sorting Controls the Mechanism of Ni-catalyzed Oxidative Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling\n\n*Time:* 2:00-2:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Zoe Wachtel\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Melanie Sanford\n*Title of Talk:* Trifluoromethylation at Isolable Nickel Pincer Complexes\n\n*Time:* 2:30-3:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Marek Vavrovic\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Nate Szymczak\n*Title of Talk:* Characterization and reactivity of ruthenium alkyl carbonyl complexes derived from alcohol decarbonylation\n\n*Time:* 3:00-3:30 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Leo Vermaak\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. John Montgomery\n*Title of Talk:* Development of Diverse Aldehyde Cross Coupling Reactions via Nickel Catalysis UID:147976-21902656@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147976 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902351@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T123120 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Designing Classroom Activities for Accessibility DESCRIPTION:Active learning can make teaching more engaging\, provide immediate feedback on student learning\, and give students valuable opportunities to practice the skills they need to be successful. Learning experiences designed without a central consideration of accessibility\, however\, may lead to inequitable outcomes for students with disabilities. In this in-person workshop\, participants will: explore one approach (Universal Design for Learning) to promote teaching for accessibility\; practice identifying barriers to participation in order to design activities around accessibility\; and share and create ideas for how to accessibly implement different active learning opportunities. This seminar is for folks already comfortable with designing and implementing in-class activities (active learning) who want to develop a practice of reflecting and improving on these activities to provide more equitable access to students with disabilities. UID:147758-21901940@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,In Person,Workshop LOCATION:Palmer Commons - CRLT Seminar Room (1013 Palmer Commons, 1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Science Writing and Communication Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:\n \n This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical\n skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of \nyour training (MS\, PhD\, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn \nbest practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript\,\n or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide \nopportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and \npresentation skills.Aims & Objectives:Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Learn\n the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best \npractices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.Discuss\n effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our \nscience is presented\, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.\n \n \n UID:147752-21901930@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147752 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T111159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Transfer Student Pre-Orientation Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for guidance and support before attending your Virtual Orientation Academic Advising Appointment\, we encourage you to attend one of our pre-orientation information sessions. This does not replace the advising appointment. Our webinars are designed to help you smoothly transition into UM. You'll gain insights into:\n\n- Your degree requirements\n- How transfer credits apply to your UM degree\n- Navigating the LSA Course Guide\n- Using Wolverine Access to \"backpack\" classes\n- Required placement exams that must be taken before orientation\nGeneral questions about transferring to UM UID:147890-21902333@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147890 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advising,Newnan,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902352@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T001512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional DESCRIPTION:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional UID:147647-21901464@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147647 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Golf LOCATION:UM Golf Course CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900195@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!! DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17 UID:143525-21893342@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902734@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902214@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engineering Education Innovation Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days this spring! This year’s events feature two luncheon discussions in March and April and an all-day symposium in May. Join us as Michigan Engineering instructors share their innovative teaching practices. Visit the EEI Days website for updates and a call for proposals\, open through March 31\, 2026. Add these events to your calendar\, and register using the link below!Access and Accessibility Luncheon: Tues\, March 17\, 11:30am - 1:00pmAssessment Innovation Luncheon: Wed\, April 15\, 11:30am - 1:00pmSymposium: Tues\, May 12\, 9:00am - 4:00pm UID:142360-21890747@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142360 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902117@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T080534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium will explore the basic science behind the new generation of GLP-1 therapeutics targeting diabetes and obesity. Speakers will describe the discoveries and fundamental cellular mechanisms behind the drugs\, as well as ongoing efforts to improve them.\n\n*Schedule:*\n\n9:05 a.m. | Welcome\nRoger Cone\, Ph.D. \nMary Sue Coleman Director\, Life Sciences Institute\; Tadataka Yamada Distinguished University Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology\, Medical School\; Professor of Molecular\, Cellular\, and Developmental Biology\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, University of Michigan\n\n9:15 a.m. | To be GIP or not GIP: That is the question\nRandy Seeley\, Ph.D.\nHenry King Ransom Professor of Surgery\, Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine\, Medical School\; Professor of Nutritional Sciences\, School of Public Health\, University of Michigan\n\n9:55 a.m. | Neural mechanisms for GLP-1-based drugs\nAmber Alhadeff\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor of Neuroscience\, Monell Chemical Senses Center\, University of Pennsylvania\n\n10:35 a.m. | Morning break\n\n10:50 a.m. | Hindbrain mechanisms of action for anti-obesity medicines\nMartin Myers\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\nMarilyn H Vincent Professor of Diabetes Research\, Professor of Internal Medicine and of Molecular & Integrative Physiology\, Medical School\, University of Michigan\n\n11:30 a.m. | The network control of body weight\nKevin Williams\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor of Internal Medicine\, UT Southwestern Medical Center\n\n12:10 p.m. | Lunch break\n\n1:10 p.m. | Single-cell and genetics-driven mapping of anorectic pathways in the hindbrain\nTune Pers\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor and Program Coordinator\, Human Variation & Functional Genomics\, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research\n\n1:50 p.m. | Hormonal control of metabolism by GIP and incretin-based polyagonists\nTimo Müller\, Ph.D.\nDirector\, Institute for Diabetes and Obesity\; W3 Professor\, Walther-Straub Institute for Pharmacology and Toxicology\; Medical Faculty\, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich\n\n2:30 p.m. | Poster session \n\n3:45 p.m. | Introduction of the Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Lecturer\nThomas Wang\, M.D.\nDean and Josiah Macy\, Jr. Professor\, Medical School\; Chief Academic Office\, Michigan Medicine\, University of Michigan\n\n3:50 p.m. | Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Life Sciences Lecture: Modern GLP-1 medicines—How do they work?\nDan Drucker\, M.D.\nProfessor of Medicine and Banting and Best Diabetes Centre-Novo Nordisk Chair in Incretin Biology\, University of Toronto\; Senior Investigator\, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute\, Sinai Health\n\n4:50 p.m. | Closing remarks UID:147692-21901602@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147692 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,biomedical,biomedical research,drug discovery,Life Science,life sciences institute,medicine,Neuroscience,Research,science LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250627T143709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Talent Acquisition Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:136264-21878339@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Human Resources,Leadership,Webinar LOCATION:Boyer Building - Boyer Building Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902415@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T114500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beginner AI Bundle DESCRIPTION:This is a bundle of three of our workshops\, designed for LSA staff who are beginning to explore AI on campus UID:147147-21900438@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147147 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:LSA 2001 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T123507 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rethinking PDFs: Using EPUB for More Accessible Academic Documents DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants will reflect on why accessibility matters in teaching while thinking through the challenges of adopting new technologies. During the session presenters will demonstrate how EPUB can expand access to academic content by offering a more adaptable reading experience than traditional PDFs. Participants will learn why EPUBs are useful\, what accessibility elements must be in place before conversion\, and how to move content from a PDF or an Accessible Word document to an EPUB file. The session will include examples and suggested use cases for teaching\, training\, and campus communications. Note: session activities will involve instruction on a software tool that is currently available only on PCs. After registering\, you will receive further information about how to access this software as well as suggested participation alternatives for Mac user UID:147762-21901944@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147762 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,Hybrid,Workshop LOCATION:Palmer Commons - CRLT Seminar Room (1013 Palmer Commons, 1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T111159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Transfer Student Pre-Orientation Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for guidance and support before attending your Virtual Orientation Academic Advising Appointment\, we encourage you to attend one of our pre-orientation information sessions. This does not replace the advising appointment. Our webinars are designed to help you smoothly transition into UM. You'll gain insights into:\n\n- Your degree requirements\n- How transfer credits apply to your UM degree\n- Navigating the LSA Course Guide\n- Using Wolverine Access to \"backpack\" classes\n- Required placement exams that must be taken before orientation\nGeneral questions about transferring to UM UID:147890-21902334@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147890 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advising,Newnan,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T154239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding and Managing ADHD – For Parents and Guardians DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or guardian of a child with ADHD? Join the Mary A. Rackham Institute for our free\, virtual workshop\, Understanding and Managing ADHD. This online event is designed to equip caregivers with practical tools and insights to better understand ADHD and support their children at home\, in school\, and beyond.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nThis supportive\, research-informed workshop covers:\n- What ADHD is and how it affects children across different settings\n- Tools and strategies for managing behavior and improving emotional regulation\n- How to create structure and routines that reduce stress for the whole family\n- Effective communication with teachers\, care teams\, and your child\n- How to connect with your child with more empathy and less frustration\n\nOur expert presenters combine real-world experience with evidence-based practices—so you’ll leave with tips you can put into action right away.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nThis workshop is ideal for:\n- Parents and guardians of children diagnosed with ADHD\n- Caregivers noticing signs of ADHD and seeking more information\n- Anyone wanting to build stronger\, more effective support systems for a child with attention or behavior challenges\n\nUpcoming Workshop Dates 🗓️\nThis free\, virtual workshop is offered multiple times throughout the year. Each session runs from 11 am – 12 pm\, EST.\n\nRemaining 2026 Workshop Dates:\n- April 14\n- May 12\n- June 9\n- July 14\n\nNote: Space is limited for each session. Be sure to reserve your spot early! UID:147154-21900446@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147154 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:adhd,Faculty,parenting,Staff,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T123727 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessibility by Design: Equitable Teaching Practices for Graduate Instructors DESCRIPTION:GSIs often encounter accessibility as a set of requirements handed down after a course is already underway\, but many of the most meaningful accessibility decisions happen in the day-to-day work that graduate instructors actually control: discussion facilitation\, assignment instructions\, slide design\, communication with students\, and office hours. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore how to integrate accessibility thinking into these everyday teaching practices. Drawing on universal design for learning principles and real scenarios from GSI teaching contexts\, we will work through cases where accessibility needs arise and consider how small\, proactive choices can prevent barriers before they form. Participants will leave with concrete strategies for making their teaching more equitable\, not as a compliance checklist\, but as a core part of effective instruction. UID:147763-21901945@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147763 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Virtual,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T155723 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T140000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Effectiveness of Inductive Vehicle Charging to Alleviate EV Range Anxiety DESCRIPTION:This project evaluates the efficacy\, optimal placement\, and economic viability of inductive vehicle charging (IVC) technology. Using literature review\, stakeholder engagement\, and rigorous mathematical modeling\, we developed a comprehensive framework to identify high impact use cases for this emerging technology. The findings suggest that IVC is not a universal solution\, but a targeted tool within a rapidly evolving electrification landscape. It may serve as a bridging technology or a specialized solution for high utilization fleets\, rather than a permanent requirement for all electric mobility.\n---\nAbout the speaker: Sina Bahrami is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2019. His research develops optimization and decision-support tools for emerging mobility systems in smart cities\, with a focus on electric and automated vehicles. He has published 18 articles in leading transportation journals and his work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes and Popular Science. UID:147463-21901073@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147463 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Civil and Environmental Engineering,conference,Discussion,Education,Engineering,Engineering Academic Calendar,Environment,Faculty,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Information and Technology,Leadership,Lecture,Michigan Engineering,Networking,Professional Development,Research,seminar,symposium,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Webcast LOCATION:Transportation Research Institute - Collaborative Meeting Space (Room 139) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260501T101046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Everything You Need to Know About Service Animals at U-M DESCRIPTION:Join the university's Disability Equity Office to learn about service animals\, service animals in training\, emotional support animals\, and the differences between them. Topics will include service animals in the classroom\, workplace\, and public spaces. Participants will learn what questions can be asked of a handler and how to respond to inquiries about service animals.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:147543-21901218@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147543 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Communication,Disability,Diversity,Inclusion,Service Animal,Virtual,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Science Writing and Communication Spring 2026 DESCRIPTION:\n \n This series of workshops aims to equip you with practical\n skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of \nyour training (MS\, PhD\, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn \nbest practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript\,\n or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide \nopportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and \npresentation skills.Aims & Objectives:Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Learn\n the fundamentals of science manuscript writing by exploring best \npractices in outlining your work and results for your next manuscript.Discuss\n effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our \nscience is presented\, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.\n \n \n UID:147752-21901931@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147752 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T181516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Ohio DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Ohio UID:147649-21901466@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147649 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260428T114249 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Transfer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Recruitment Team for our virtual sessions where we will discuss LSA requirements\, transfer credit\, pre-transfer academic advising\, LSA opportunities and other transfer tidbits.\n\nRegistration is required. Register using link to the right UID:141040-21902618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260501T153052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Financial Empowerment Initiative DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, participants will get curious about where their money beliefs come from\, hear from their peers about what they think about money\, and learn how to rewrite a money story that helps start to create a healthier relationship with money. \n \nThis event is the first of five for the Financial Empowerment Initiative. Find the full schedule of events. Participants are welcome to attend one or all events\, as able.\n \nThe Financial Empowerment Initiative (FEI) was developed by CEW+ as a series of workshops that teaches participants to understand the psycho-social and emotional factors impacting financial decision-making behaviors and the alignment of those behaviors with long-term goals. The FEI workshops focus on participants developing a better understanding of their own financial decision-making processes\, by exploring the underlying psychological\, social\, and generational roots that underlie their individual financial choices\, to become equipped with the self-knowledge to be empowered to take charge of their own financial well-being. UID:148041-21902874@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148041 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Postdoctoral Research Fellows LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Common Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T095602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T183000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adults DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to gain better control of your thoughts and emotions? Our Psychological Clinic invites adults 18 and older to participate in our weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group sessions\, held virtually for your convenience. Learn practical skills for managing anxiety\, depression\, and challenging situations with the support of experienced clinicians and peers.\n\nWhy Choose DBT Group Therapy?\nGroup sessions offer unique benefits\, including opportunities to learn new techniques\, share experiences\, and build supportive connections. You’ll develop practical skills in mindfulness\, emotion regulation\, interpersonal effectiveness\, and distress tolerance—essential tools for managing strong emotions and handling stress. Research shows that connecting with peers in a supportive group environment encourages real-world growth\, accountability\, and lasting change.\n\nProgram Details:\n- Who: Adults 18+ interested in building coping skills\, managing emotions\, and improving relationships.\n- When: Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (via Zoom).\n- Structure: The program runs in ongoing 4-month cycles\, each focusing on a different theme.\n- Flexible Start: New participants can join at the first Tuesday session of any month.\n- Cost: $45 per session (insurance may help cover costs). UID:139870-21886254@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Depression,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,mental health,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:NSBP Graduation Dinner DESCRIPTION:NSBP Graduation Dinner UID:148042-21902878@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148042 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Vinology Restaurant & Event Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21902681@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Mungers Fellow Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T163026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T193000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Social Anxiety & Skills Group for Adults DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself worrying about what others think\, avoiding social situations\, or wishing you could feel more confident and comfortable in groups? You’re not alone. Our 8-week social anxiety group therapy offers a supportive space to build social skills\, overcome anxiety\, and connect with others facing similar challenges.\n\nWhat to Expect in Our Group Therapy:\n+ Learn to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns\n+ Build practical coping skills for social situations\n+ Practice new strategies in a safe\, supportive\, and confidential environment\n\nDetails:\n- Who: Adults age 18+ experiencing social anxiety\, performance anxiety\, or seeking to gain confidence in social settings\n- When: Tuesdays\, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.\, (8 weeks)\n- Dates: April 21 – June 16\, 2026\n- Where: In-person at our conveniently located mental health clinic\, 210 S. 5th Ave.\, downtown Ann Arbor\n\nWhy Choose Group Therapy?\nGroup therapy for social anxiety provides unique benefits over individual counseling. In a group setting\, you’ll not only learn new skills but also practice them in real-time with support from peers. Many participants report faster growth and greater confidence from sharing experiences and encouragement in a group.\n\nRegistration & More Information:\n\nSpaces are limited to ensure a personalized and engaging group environment. UID:146099-21898383@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146099 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Faculty,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,managing anxiety,mental health,psychology,Social Anxiety,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTHWOOD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135675-21902640@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Northwood Community Center MPR (1000 McIntyre) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T001512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional DESCRIPTION:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional UID:147648-21901465@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147648 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Golf LOCATION:UM Golf Course CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T125121 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Davina and the Vagabonds DESCRIPTION:“Davina Sowers creates her own Americana mishmash — a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here\, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.” –Rolling Stone Magazine​\n\n“Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.\" –Downbeat Magazine​\n\nDavina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows\, level A musicianship\, sharp-dressed professionalism\, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits\, the band is converting audiences one show at a time\, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. \n\nMuch like the music\, the story spurns era\, expectation\, and classification. The often unbelievable\, sometimes harrowing\, and wholly inspiring journey of Davina Sowers gave birth to her eponymous band Davina and The Vagabonds in 2004. As the tale goes\, she grew up in the economically depressed Allegheny town of Altoona\, PA\, which she now describes as “awesome in the industrial era\, but horrible for high school.” She was adopted by her much older stepfather when he was in his 80s\; he passed away when she was just 13. Through him and his Edison phonograph\, she first heard The Ink Spots\, Sidney Bechet\, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima\, Sister Rosetta Tharpe\, and many others. “Great man. He was my angel and still is\,” she says.\n\nOn her own\, she vividly recalls hours in front of the record player where she religiously spun Led Zeppelin\, Black Sabbath\, and Simon and Garfunkel records belonging to her folk singer mom.\n\nTo this day\, Davina still refers to music as “my first and eternal love.” Despite early dalliances with classical piano and guitar\, she developed a heavy drug habit in high school\, which morphed into heroin dependency\, left her homeless\, sent her in and out of jail\, and brought on all manner of trouble. Kicking dope on the streets\, she “got clean\, started the band\, and worked [her] ass off every day since.” \n\nDavina and the Vagabonds shine every time they play. To date\, they’ve performed in forty-five states\, twelve European countries\, and two Canadian provinces. Not to mention\, they’ve earned feverish acclaim from the Chicago Tribune\, NPR\, and more in addition to performing on BBC’s international favorite late-night program Later… With Jools Holland and appearing on PBS’s Bluegrass Underground. UID:144668-21895669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260512T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900196@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!! DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17 UID:143525-21893343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T083857 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BME Symposium with Glenn V. Edmonson Lecture DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Biomedical Engineering Symposium with Glenn V. Edmonson Lecture is coming Wednesday\, May 13\, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at NCRC Building 18. This event is intended to build the BME community across campus and honor the legacy of the first graduate chair of the Biomedical Engineering program. The keynote speaker will be Adam Feinberg\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering\, Carnegie Mellon University. UID:146730-21899559@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146730 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,Science,symposium LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Dining Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902735@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902215@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Faculty Engaged Mentoring Workshop DESCRIPTION:The \"Engaged Mentoring\" series is for faculty mentors of research trainees at any stage of training. This program is an evidence-based\, interactive approach designed to elevate mentoring skills for engaging in productive\, culturally responsive research mentoring relationships. The program aims to accelerate the process of becoming an effective research mentor by providing mentors with an intellectual framework\, an opportunity to experiment with various methods\, and a forum in which to solve mentoring dilemmas with the help of their peers. By the end of the program\, mentors will have articulated their style and philosophy of mentoring and have a toolbox of strategies for approaching difficult mentoring situations. These skills will support the success of both mentors and mentees\, and it is responsive to the NIGMS guidelines regarding the preparation of mentors involved in training grants.\n\nThe OGPS Engaged Mentoring Series\, focuses on the five themes below. To learn more about the five themes\, visit our Canvas Site:\n1. Establishing Effective Mentoring/Mentee Relationships\n2. Aligning Expectations Using Mentoring Plans\n3. Managing Mental Health in the Mentoring Relationship\n4. Approaching Difficult Conversations \n5. Managing Tension and Conflict \nThe 5 themes are presented in two different formats:Option A: Two half-day Workshop series. Each session is 4hrs\, and you must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS.Option B: 1-day Retreat. The session is 8hrs\, and you must attend the entire session to receive a certificate of completion from OGPS. \nWe will continue to populate this site with more program offering dates throughout the year. UID:111271-21899054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/111271 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:THSL 2955 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T094702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T223000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CDB Seminar Series: Amy Ralston DESCRIPTION:2026 Cell & Developmental Biology Seminar Series\n\nSpeaker: Amy Ralston\, Ph.D. Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Michigan State University.\n\nTitle: The embryonic origins of pluriopotency\n\nHost: Ben Allen\, PhD\n\nThe venue is accessible via elevator and ramp. If you require any accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity\, please inform Brooke Lorigan-Bishar.\nT: 734-647-4835\nE: brloriga@med.umich.edu UID:146584-21899313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146584 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Science LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - ABC Seminar Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250910T144920 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Courageous Conversations DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:139191-21892126@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139191 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Professional Development,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T131229 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students) DESCRIPTION:Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIN and the University Career Alumni Network) and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions! This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.\n\nBrought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School. UID:147591-21901312@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147591 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:rackham,rackham graduate school,Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T003124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students) DESCRIPTION:Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIn and the University Career Alumni Network)and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions! This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/108541 #UCC UID:147797-21901978@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147797 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T063204 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Building and Leveraging Your Network (for Graduate Students) DESCRIPTION:Building a network and connecting with others is critical to your professional development in graduate school and job/internship searches. Join this discussion to learn strategies for building your network (including tips on using LinkedIN and the University Career Alumni Network)and how to leverage this network for career exploration and job/internship searching. There will be plenty of time for your questions! This event is intended to be interactive and therefore a recording will not be available.Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnershipwith Rackham Graduate School.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. You can only register to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicate that you'll beattending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1945033/share_preview  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 via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA  #UCC UID:147798-21901979@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250828T001529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 3): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:From 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 3 \nCurated by Sometimes Space: Abhishek Narula (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Nathan Byrne (courtyard pillar) UID:138033-21881327@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138033 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032029 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MADS Application Tips Webinar DESCRIPTION:We want you to have all the information you need to make informed decisions about your education and your future.\nMADS Admissions & Recruitment coordinator Meryl Baker leads an application tips webinar with a live Q&A. Attendees will hear about the MADS program\, the skills-based admission process\, what's required as part of the application\, and how the placement process works. Please join us to get your questions answered\, and benefit from the curiosity of like-minded peers! UID:144393-21901589@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144393 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902701@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032029 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:International Student Lunch Conversation (2025-2026) DESCRIPTION:International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M. Food is provided!ISLCs are co-sponsored by the U-M Library\, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)\, and the International Center. UID:137756-21902655@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137756 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Shapiro Library, Room 3160 (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T003113 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1943738Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:147706-21901636@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147706 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251124T101915 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Disability Navigator Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Stop by and chat with the Disability Equity Office's Disability Navigators. Whether you have questions about supportive resources\, workplace accommodations\, event accessibility\, or general accessibility at the University of Michigan\, we're here to help! You're welcome to pop in for just a few minutes or stay for the whole hour. If you’d like some privacy\, breakout rooms are available for one-on-one conversations.\n\nJoin whenever you're free—no registration required. If you need any accommodations to participate\, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. We look forward to connecting with you!\n\nZoom Meeting Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98239842235?jst=2 UID:141988-21890079@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141988 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Disability,Office Hours LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T112340 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:BI Talent Show DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the BI Talent Show\n\nLocation: Bldg 10 Research Auditorium\nDate: May 13\, 2026\nTime: 3:00-5:00 pm\nRefreshments will be served\n\nDo you have a hidden talent the world needs to see? Whether you’re a singer\, a stand-up comic\, a magician\, or have some other trick that never fails to impress—we want YOU on our stage! Don't let stage fright hold you back.This is a supportive environment where every talent is celebrated.\n\nNot ready for the mic? No problem! We need a high-energy crowd to cheer on our brave performers. Come for the entertainment\, stay for the surprises. UID:148023-21902854@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148023 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Talent Show LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - Research Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902353@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T162354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T190000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Strengthening Skills: ADHD Group for Adults DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with organization\, time management\, or staying on track? Looking for strategies to better handle daily challenges? Our Psychological Clinic is excited to announce the return of our comprehensive\, evidence-based Strengthening Skills: ADHD Group for Adults this spring. Participants do not need an official ADHD diagnosis to join—any adult seeking practical tools for executive functioning is welcome.\n\nAbout the 8-Week ADHD Skills Group\n\nThis interactive\, in-person group program is designed to help adults develop stronger skills in organization\, prioritization\, and time management. Over eight weekly sessions\, participants will:\n\nLearn and practice new strategies in a structured\, supportive environment\nGain confidence and growth alongside others who understand executive functioning challenges\nBuild a toolkit that will help manage daily responsibilities and stressors\nWhy Group Therapy?\n\nChoosing group therapy means you benefit from the collective experience and support of others facing similar challenges. Practicing strategies with a group helps foster real improvement as you share experiences and encourage one another.\n\nProgram Details:\n\nWho: Adults seeking practical solutions and support for executive functioning challenges (no ADHD diagnosis required)\nWhen: Wednesday evenings\, 5:30 – 7:00 pm\,\nDates: April 29 to June 24\nWhere: In-person\, at 210 S. 5th Ave.\, downtown Ann Arbor UID:146098-21898373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146098 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:adhd,Graduate and Professional Students,Staff,Time Management,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21902648@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger Multipurpose Room (basement) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T001512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional DESCRIPTION:Women's Golf vs NCAA Ann Arbor Regional UID:147650-21901467@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147650 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Golf LOCATION:UM Golf Course CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898494@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T151356 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Leo Kottke DESCRIPTION:\"an American legend in the guitar world\" –Los Angeles Times \n\nAcoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens\, Georgia\, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states\, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child\, flirting with both violin and trombone\, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. After adding a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Phillip Sousa and Preston Epps\, Kottke joined the Navy underage\, to be underwater\, and eventually lost some hearing shooting at lightbulbs in the Atlantic while serving on the USS Halfbeak\, a diesel submarine. \n\nKottke had previously entered college at the U of Missouri\, dropping out after a year to hitchhike across the country to South Carolina\, then to New London and into the Navy\, with his twelve string. \"The trip was not something I enjoyed\,\" he has said\, \"I was broke and met too many interesting people.\" Discharged in 1964\, he settled in the Twin Cities area and became a fixture at Minneapolis' Scholar Coffeehouse\, which had been home to Bob Dylan and John Koerner. He issued his 1968 recording debut LP Twelve String Blues\, recorded on a Viking quarter-inch tape recorder\, for the Scholar's tiny Oblivion label. (The label released one other LP by The Langston Hughes Memorial Eclectic Jazz Band.) \n\nAfter sending tapes to guitarist John Fahey\, Kottke was signed to Fahey's Takoma label\, releasing what has come to be called the Armadillo record. Fahey and his manager Denny Bruce soon secured a production deal for Kottke with Capitol Records. \n\nKottke's 1971 major-label debut\, \"Mudlark\,\" positioned him somewhat uneasily in the singer/songwriter vein\, despite his own wishes to remain an instrumental performer. Still\, despite arguments with label heads as well as with Bruce\, Kottke flourished during his tenure on Capitol\, as records like 1972's \"Greenhouse\" and 1973's live \"My Feet Are Smiling\" and \"Ice Water\" found him branching out with guest musicians and honing his guitar technique. \n\nHis collaboration with Phish bassist Mike Gordon\, \"Clone\,\" caught audiences' attention in 2002. Kottke and Gordon followed with a recording in the Bahamas called \"Sixty Six Steps\,\" produced by Leo's old friend and Prince producer David Z. \n\nKottke has been awarded two Grammy nominations\; a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin\, Milwaukee\; and a Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone from the U of Texas at Brownsville with Texas Southmost College. UID:145644-21897628@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145644 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900197@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!! DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17 UID:143525-21893344@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902736@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902216@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902119@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032029 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:New Clinical Research Professional Orientation DESCRIPTION:During this session\, you’ll learn how your role fits within\nthe larger U‑M’s clinical research enterprise and why clinical research\nprofessionals are essential to high-quality\, ethical research. You’ll have\nopportunities to build knowledge\, ask questions\, and reflect on how\ncommunication—within your team\, with participants\, and especially during\ninformed consent—supports both participants and research teams. Through discussion\nand interactive activities\, you will explore the U-M research landscape\, learn\nabout resources\, and connect with your peers.Who this is for:\n\nThis orientation is intended for individuals newly hired into a clinical\nresearch role at U-M. \n\n*If you are unable to get into this session\, please note\nthat there will be future sessions that have not yet been scheduled.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Our aim is to provide an outstanding experience for all\nattendees. If you require reasonable accommodation to attend this workshop\,\nplease contact the organizer at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. UID:147381-21900949@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147381 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex, Building 10, South Atrium (G00S030) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902417@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250627T145134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Communication Styles in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:136267-21878347@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136267 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Discussion,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260428T114249 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T111500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Transfer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Recruitment Team for our virtual sessions where we will discuss LSA requirements\, transfer credit\, pre-transfer academic advising\, LSA opportunities and other transfer tidbits.\n\nRegistration is required. Register using link to the right UID:141040-21902619@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250828T001529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 3): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:From 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 3 \nCurated by Sometimes Space: Abhishek Narula (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Nathan Byrne (courtyard pillar) UID:138033-21881328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138033 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Summer 2026 Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Join CAEN for a series of workshops designed to transform how you research\, teach\, and work using the University of Michigan’s secure GenAI services. Whether you are a beginner or looking to master \"Context Engineering\,\" these sessions provide the frameworks and hands-on experience needed to lead in the age of AI. These workshops are open to the campus community.  Secure & Private: All workshops utilize U-M’s GenAI services\, ensuring your prompts and data are never used to train external models. UID:147694-21902344@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147694 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:B474 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260317T144336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Accessibility Specialist Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Spend a few minutes to an hour with the Disability Equity Office Accessibility Specialists to ask any questions related to reasonable accommodations\, the interactive process\, general accessibility at U-M\, and more! Registration is not required for this event and break-out rooms will be available for those who wish to ask their questions privately.\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 99281497508 UID:145395-21897236@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145395 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Disability,Discussion,Inclusion,Office Hours LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902702@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Arabic Placement test_May 14\, 2026 (12pm-3pm EST) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test takes approximately three hours in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site\, and it is worth a total of 48 points.c. Right after finishing with the reading portion\, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.Important: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the first two portions of the test. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.How is the result calculated?Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.Where can I view my results? Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.\nImportant information about the test* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student\, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in\, you will be required to retake the test.* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test. * The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa)\, NOT colloquial Arabic.* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge in Standard Arabic (fuSHa)\, feel free to register in Arabic 101.* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before\, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM\, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.* If you place in or beyond the 401 level\, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in\, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.* Arabic 101\, 121\, 201\, 221\, 401\, 501 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 122\, 202\, 222\, 402\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan\, Syria\, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of Standard Arabic (fuSHa).If you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the Arabic program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu UID:145816-21897846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145816 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom/Canvas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T090939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays 12-5 pm\nFridays 12-11 pm\nSelected Saturdays 12-5 pm UID:138950-21900824@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:20260420T152901 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:When Faculty Thrive\, Students Succeed DESCRIPTION:There is well documented research that highlights the crucial role STEM faculty play in shaping student experiences\, impacting well-being\, retention\, and graduation rates. At the same time\, academic institutions must adopt a shared success model where faculty and students alike are supported and valued. \n\nJoin us for a webinar where expert speakers will delve into the multifaceted synergies between faculty and student success across classrooms\, labs and research teams\, and campus-wide initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned or early-career faculty member\, we invite you to join us in exploring the latest research\, new and evolving challenges\, and promising interventions for equitable faculty success and student learning. UID:147877-21902105@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147877 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Research,Researchers,Stem LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902354@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T140137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T134500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Updates from the Provost DESCRIPTION:Updates from the Provost \nLaurie McCauley\nProvost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs\nUniversity of Michigan\n\n\nDr. McCauley oversees the university’s academic and budgetary affairs. The deans of the 19 schools and colleges report to her\, as do the nine vice provosts. She has been an active researcher supported by the National Institutes of Health for more than 25 years\, focusing on parathyroid hormone anabolic actions in bone\, immune cell functions in bone and prostate cancer skeletal metastasis. Her work has contributed to regenerative medicine and the development of treatments for inflammatory bone loss UID:144789-21895847@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144789 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T124051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Math Accessibility: Best Practices and workflows for instructors DESCRIPTION:What does it mean for math to be accessible? How do I make math content that meets accessibility standards? This workshop session covers the key takeaways that instructors need to know. Participants will learn about the impact of accessibility in math and STEM courses\, the workflows to create accessible math content\, and how to get more information and support in the future. This session will highlight newly updated guidance available at U-M\, so instructors know where to find the latest information about math accessibility. Experts will support participants as they try out workflows\, set up their tools\, and ask questions relevant to their teaching contexts. UID:147764-21901946@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147764 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Center For Research On Learning And Teaching,Faculty,Graduate Students,gsi,In Person,Mathematics,Workshop LOCATION:Palmer Commons - CRLT Seminar Room (1013 Palmer Commons, 1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260501T103453 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T160000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Amelia Cochran - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Amelia Cochran for their dissertation defense titled \"Molecular determinants of pseudouridine synthase specificity\".\n\n*Date:* Thursday\, May 14th\n*Time:* 2:00 PM\n*Where:* CHEM 1640\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 94506448400\nPassword: RNA UID:148034-21902865@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148034 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T140906 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:High Times: The Changing World of Cannabis DESCRIPTION:Legalization and commercialization of cannabis have led to rapid changes in cannabis consumption in the United States. Frank’s research focuses on interventions to expand access to evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders. He will share information on changing cannabis use patterns in Michigan and the risks and benefits of cannabis\, including the drug’s impact on seniors and others on cognitive function\, anxiety\, safe driving\, and chronic pain. Additionally\, he will describe harm reduction strategies to address high-risk use. Frank\, a Michigan alumnus and graduate of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine\, is an educator and clinical consultant for U-M’s Overdose Prevention and Engagement Network\, co-director of Training & Education for the U-M Opioid Research Institute\, and chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Health. UID:144793-21895910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144793 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Retirees LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T085128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 U-M Neuroscience Conference DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual University of Michigan Neuroscience Conference—a unique opportunity for faculty\, staff\, postdocs\, and students to engage with cutting-edge scientific presentations\, participate in poster sessions\, and network with fellow university neuroscientists.\n\nDAY 1 - Thursday\, May 14 | 5:00-10:00 P.M. \nNorth Campus Research Center (NCRC)\n*Attendees must be 21 years or older\n\nDAY 2 - Friday\, May 15 | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.\nBiomedical Science Research Building (BSRB)\n\nThere will be a poster session and featured scientific talks on both days. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the brightest minds in neuroscience and deepen your professional relationships. \n\n*RSVP today! Registration closes on Friday\, April 10!* UID:146933-21899807@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146933 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biomedical Research,conference,Neuroscience,Research,symposium LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Large Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902355@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T145512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T183000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Muted Volumes: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of \"Muted Volumes: Book-objects\, patterned papers\, and the closed stacks of Buhr\,\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/147739) an exhibit of handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for books languishing in offsite storage. We invite you to handle the book-objects on display and to hear from the curator\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio\, about her process and how the exhibit came to be. UID:147740-21901776@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147740 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T001513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Ohio State DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Ohio State UID:147651-21901468@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147651 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898495@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T152713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Joe Pernice DESCRIPTION:“a workhorse of a songwriter who delivers hard truths with the softest of whispers” –NPR\n\nJoe Pernice is a songwriter celebrated for his rare ability to pair luminous melodies with quietly devastating emotional depth. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades\, Pernice has built a body of work that is literate\, melodic\, and enduring—music that reveals new layers with each listen.\n\nFirst gaining attention in the early 1990s with alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys\, Pernice later founded the Pernice Brothers\, a project that would firmly establish his reputation as one of the most refined songwriters of his generation. From the initial Overcome by Happiness and across numerous albums\, his songs have been marked by elegant arrangements\, strong pop instincts\, and lyrics that balance wit\, melancholy\, and narrative precision. Drawing from folk\, power pop\, and chamber pop traditions\, Pernice’s music feels both timeless and unmistakably personal. His collaborations with a range of musicians include Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)\, Joshua Karp\, Neko Case\, Aimee Mann\, and the iconic Jimmy Webb.\n\nCritics have consistently praised his work for its craftsmanship and emotional intelligence. Major publications including Rolling Stone\, Pitchfork\, Magnet\, The Guardian\, and Mojo have highlighted his gift for melody and his ability to cloak dark\, complex themes in deceptively beautiful songs.\nBeyond music\, Joe has written one of the first books in the original 33 1/3 book series. His novella explores the Smiths’ Meat is Murder and Catholic high school life in Boston in 1985. Joe’s novel\, It Feels So Good When I Stop\, is a dark\, irreverent story of a young man trying to sort through love\, life and commitment.\n\nWith his latest album\, Sunny\, I Was Wrong\, Joe continues his signature style of rich storytelling melded with inspired arrangements\, each song a world unto its own. UID:146972-21899895@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146972 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T144814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T233000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects. UID:147739-21901669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900198@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!! DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17 UID:143525-21893345@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T105354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Agilent Symposium DESCRIPTION:View schedule and book of abstracts: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/asms/schedule/ UID:144039-21894569@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Analytical Chemistry,Chemistry LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor Event Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T085128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 U-M Neuroscience Conference DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual University of Michigan Neuroscience Conference—a unique opportunity for faculty\, staff\, postdocs\, and students to engage with cutting-edge scientific presentations\, participate in poster sessions\, and network with fellow university neuroscientists.\n\nDAY 1 - Thursday\, May 14 | 5:00-10:00 P.M. \nNorth Campus Research Center (NCRC)\n*Attendees must be 21 years or older\n\nDAY 2 - Friday\, May 15 | 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.\nBiomedical Science Research Building (BSRB)\n\nThere will be a poster session and featured scientific talks on both days. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the brightest minds in neuroscience and deepen your professional relationships. \n\n*RSVP today! Registration closes on Friday\, April 10!* UID:146933-21899808@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146933 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biomedical Research,conference,Neuroscience,Research,symposium LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Kahn Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902737@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902217@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902120@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T155541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T100000 SUMMARY:Well-being:OPA Virtual Listening/Community Circle for postdocs DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Joel Devonshire\, Conflict Resolution and Well-Being Specialist at the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA)\, this will be an informal gathering on Zoom for U-M postdocs to listen\, talk\, build community\, and find support from peers in a safe space. The topic is open\, and no registration is required. Come for the full hour or for just a few minutes. UID:147637-21901434@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147637 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Inclusion,Mindfulness,Office Hours,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902418@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260206T111503 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T113000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Bookworm #91 - Author Conversation with Derek Kane O'Leary - \"Archival Communities: Constructing the Past in the Early United States\" DESCRIPTION:Angela Oonk hosts a webinar series featuring topics in American history. This month\, Clements Curator of Manuscripts joins in a discussion with Derek Kane O'Leary about creation of the first archives in the new United States.\n\nArchives\, the foundational resource for historical research\, do not emerge from a vacuum. What materials are included in the archive\, and why? Whose voices are preserved for posterity\, and whose are silenced? In his book\, Archival Communities: Constructing the Past in the Early United States\, O’Leary takes up this crucial task for the era of the early United States\, arguing that key components of America’s archives emerged from within an Atlantic world of circulating scholars\, evidence\, practices\, and ideas. Sponsored by Doug Johnson. UID:145163-21896747@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145163 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,book discussion,Book Talk,Books,Discussion,Event,history,Literature,Podcast,Talk,Virtual,William L Clements LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260501T105352 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T120000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Katie Jane Torma - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Katie Jane Torma for their dissertation defense titled \"Utilizing Enzyme Libraries to Guide Chemoenzymatic Synthesis\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, May 15th\n*Time:* 10:00 AM\n*Where:* CHEM 1300\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 93350747028\nPassword: biocat UID:148035-21902866@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148035 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250828T001529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 3): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:From 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 3 \nCurated by Sometimes Space: Abhishek Narula (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Nathan Byrne (courtyard pillar) UID:138033-21881329@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138033 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902703@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T065405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:From Patients to Policy: A Conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna DESCRIPTION:As part of Grand Rounds\, Dr. Sumit Agarwal will interview Dr. Mona Hanna about public health advocacy and the launch and expansion of Rx Kids\, the nation’s first-ever community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program. Rx Kids is led by Dr. Hanna and Michigan State University and administered by GiveDirectly\; the program was co-founded by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan. \n\nMona Hanna\, MD\, MPH\nAssociate Dean for Public Health\nC.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health\nMichigan State University College of Human Medicine\n\nSumit Agarwal\, MD\, MPH\, PhD\nAssistant Professor\, Division of General Medicine\nUniversity of Michigan Medical School and School of Public Health\nPoverty Solutions Faculty Affiliate UID:148011-21902725@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health,Poverty,Public Health LOCATION:Taubman Center - Ford Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T093432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T123000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Meditation DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org. UID:143758-21893947@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902595@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260427T090939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays 12-5 pm\nFridays 12-11 pm\nSelected Saturdays 12-5 pm UID:138950-21900803@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:20260501T110234 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Aubrey Putansu - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Aubrey Putansu for their dissertation defense titled \"Genetically-encoded Tools for G Protein-Coupled Receptor Ligand Detection\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, May 15th\n*Time:* 1:00 PM\n*Where:* Earl Lewis Room\, Rackham Building\n\nZoom Meeting ID: 91905163586 UID:148036-21902867@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148036 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Earl Lewis Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260415T124400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cultivating Academic Belonging to Promote Student Mental Health and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Data from a range of sources indicates that high numbers of college students are experiencing mental health challenges. In this session\, instructors will view a video case study** telling the story of an U-M alumn that invites them to consider how a lack of academic belonging affects student mental health and well-being. Participants then explore how structural and interpersonal issues exacerbate mental health challenges for students\, and discuss role-appropriate approaches faculty can take to cultivate academic belonging and proactively promote their students’ mental health and well-being.\n**The video case study in the session contains strong language\, challenges related to mental and well-being\, and references to racism and Indigenous genocide and erasure. UID:147765-21901947@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147765 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Center For Research On Learning And Teaching,Faculty,Graduate Students,gsi,In Person,Workshop LOCATION:Palmer Commons - CRLT Seminar Room (1013 Palmer Commons, 1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T003114 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T140000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1943742Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:147707-21901637@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147707 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901501@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902356@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T001513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260413T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Ohio State DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Ohio State UID:147661-21901479@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147661 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T082724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T173000 SUMMARY:Tours:Walking Tour: Creating Michigan: Key Moments in U-M’s Early History DESCRIPTION:Explore the first 70 years of U-M history\, from the University’s Native American land accession and its origins in Detroit in 1817 to its move to Ann Arbor and emergence as a research university after 1837. We’ll traverse the original 40-acre campus\, learning about the professors\, presidents\, and students who walked the Diag nearly two centuries ago. \n\nGuided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours\; 0.6 miles.\n\nMeet at the steps of Angell Hall facing State Street. \n\nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email).\n\nRegistration required. UID:147881-21902108@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147881 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:free,history,tour,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Angell Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T121530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Welcome Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Dr. Louise Toppin (University of Michigan)\, featuring performances and guest speakers.\n\nThe George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges\, including George Shirley. We award over $48\,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions. UID:148003-21902712@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148003 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898496@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T122147 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jon Muq DESCRIPTION:Melding the sounds of America with the sounds of Uganda\n\nFor Jon Muq\, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin\, Texas\, music is part of a larger conversation he’s having with the world and everybody in it. Drawing from African as well as western musical trends and traditions\, he devises songs as small gifts\, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience. “These days the world is sad\,” he explains\, “so I wanted to make happy songs. I wanted to write songs that connected with the listener in a very personal way. When someone listens to my music\, it’s not just about me and what I’m singing. It’s about how they understand the songs individually. I think these songs can speak many languages\, depending on what you want from them.”\n\nMuq’s experiences as a child in Uganda and as a man in America give him a unique perspective on the world he’s addressing. “I grew up in a very different life\, where so many people pass through hard times just because they don’t have much. Our biggest issue was food scarcity. Then I came to a different world\, which gave me a picture of how to write a song that can find balance with everyone wherever they are\, whether they have a lot or not much.” With his May 31st debut album with producer Dan Auerbach and tours with Billy Joel\, Norah Jones\, Mavis Staples\, Amythyst Kiah\, Corinne Bailey Rae\, and others\, Muq is expanding the scope of his music to speak to more and more people. UID:144669-21895670@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144669 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T144814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T233000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects. UID:147739-21901670@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T155400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T230000 SUMMARY:Tours:Telescope Observing DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments.\n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!\n\nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. UID:143097-21900794@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143097 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Education,educational,Family,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T000011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T230000 SUMMARY:Other:Nationals!! DESCRIPTION:National tournament 5/11-5/17 UID:143525-21893346@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Paradise Coast Sports Complex CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T103408 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T110000 SUMMARY:Tours:Huron River Day Microplastics Exhibit Tour DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are in our water\, our soil\, and even our everyday routines. From research to everyday choices\, this exhibit invites visitors to understand microplastics and leave feeling empowered to do something about the issue. Join this one-day-only tour to learn about the creation of this new exhibit\, ways in which microplastics enter the Huron River\, and how we can make a difference. UID:147665-21901482@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,Natural Sciences,Tour LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250828T001529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 3): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:From 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 3 \nCurated by Sometimes Space: Abhishek Narula (entry pillar)Curated by CYNK Studios: Nathan Byrne (courtyard pillar) UID:138033-21881330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138033 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SACNAS Social 2025 DESCRIPTION: UID:135605-21902858@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135605 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Arboretum / Lowertown CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902419@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T103408 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T120000 SUMMARY:Tours:Huron River Day Microplastics Exhibit Tour DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are in our water\, our soil\, and even our everyday routines. From research to everyday choices\, this exhibit invites visitors to understand microplastics and leave feeling empowered to do something about the issue. Join this one-day-only tour to learn about the creation of this new exhibit\, ways in which microplastics enter the Huron River\, and how we can make a difference. UID:147665-21901483@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,Natural Sciences,Tour LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21899853@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902602@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T001513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Ohio State DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Ohio State UID:147750-21901926@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147750 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T121524 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T150000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Harry T. Burleigh Vocal Master Class with Gregory Broughton DESCRIPTION:Guest clinician Dr. Gregory Broughton (University of Georgia) presents a master class featuring vocalists singing African American art song. *Presented with support from the Harry T. Burleigh Legacy Foundation.*\n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nhttps://music.uga.edu/directory/people/gregory-broughton UID:148015-21902846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901511@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901523@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T181528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T173000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Spirituals Master Class with Robert Sims DESCRIPTION:Guest clinician Robert Sims presents an interactive Master Class that explores the history and performance practice of spirituals featuring competitors in all divisions. This class includes audience participation and is for anyone interested in the art of singing spirituals. \n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nhttp://www.RobertSims.com UID:148016-21902847@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTHWOOD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135675-21902641@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Northwood Community Center MPR (1000 McIntyre) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T181529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T204000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Karen Slack DESCRIPTION:Guest clinician Karen Slack presents a master class featuring pre-professional competitors singing African American art song.\n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nKnown for performances that “ripped the audience’s hearts out” (*Opera News*)\, KAREN SLACK is “not only one of the nation’s most celebrated sopranos\, but a leading voice in changing-making spaces in classical music” (*Trilloquy*). A recipient of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence\, Slack is an Artistic Advisor for Portland Opera\, serves on the board of the American Composers Orchestra and Astral Artists\, and holds a faculty position at the Banff Centre. UID:148017-21902848@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148017 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898497@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T125836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Guitar Women: An Evening with Sue Foley\, Rory Block\, & Cindy Cashdollar DESCRIPTION:Three of the most respected voices in American roots music share the stage for an extraordinary evening of guitars\, stories\, and song.\n \nGrammy-nominated blues artist Sue Foley\, legendary blues icon Rory Block\, and steel guitar master Cindy Cashdollar unite for Guitar Women\, a rare collaboration bringing together three distinctive artists whose careers span decades of touring\, recording\, and musical innovation.\n \nMoving from traditional Delta blues to Texas roadhouse grit to the luminous sweep of steel guitar\, the evening features solo performances\, collaborations\, and candid reflections drawn from a lifetime in music.\n \nThe concert coincides with the May release of Foley’s new book Guitar Women\, which honors the trailblazing women who shaped the sound of the guitar.\n \nAn unforgettable night of masterful musicianship and shared musical history. UID:146104-21898392@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T144814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T233000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects. UID:147739-21901671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T201500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21902343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger Fellow's Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T181530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T122000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with Lenora Green Turner DESCRIPTION:Guest clinician Dr. Lenora Green Turner (University of Arkansas) presents a master class featuring collegiate and pre-professional competitors singing African American art song.\n\nFree and open to the public. UID:148018-21902849@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148018 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T120000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21901283@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger First Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T181530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T150000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:College/ Pre-Professional Vocal Master Class with George Shirley and Louise Toppin DESCRIPTION:Join us for a master class featuring collegiate and pre-professional division competitors singing African American art song. Presented by tenor George Shirley\, the Joseph Edgar Maddy Distinguished University Emeritus Professor of Voice\, and Professor of Voice Louise Toppin\, director of the George Shirley Vocal Competition. \n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/george-shirley-competition/about-george-shirley/\n\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/louise-toppin/ UID:148019-21902850@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148019 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21899871@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T110903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elsa Olander - Becoming: My Journey Through Stamps DESCRIPTION:Becoming is the senior thesis project of Stamps School of Art & Design student Elsa Olander. It is a multidisciplinary exhibition that traces her artistic evolution from high school student in Kenya to graduating college senior in the U.S. It explores personal growth through material experimentation\, identity formation\, and cultural hybridity. The work features 2-D\, 3-D\, and 4-D work\; each piece serving as a visual artifact of transformation.\n\nBecoming isn’t about arriving. It’s about highlighting the moments that get us there. The doubt\, discovery\, and growth that shape who we are. It’s a reminder to learn from the past and plan for the future\, but most importantly to live in the present. We become who we are not just through all the choices we make\, but through the people we surround ourselves with\, the information we take-in\, and what we choose to believe or question.\n\n“This exhibition is about my growth and process\, but it’s not singular. Many of my family members\, including my mother\, aren’t able to attend my graduation due to the ongoing visa ban affecting several African countries. This show is my way of honoring their presence in my life\, acknowledging where I’ve come from\, and sharing my journey with those who may not be able to witness it in person. My hope is that viewers see these works not just as a portrait of my evolution\, but as an invitation to reflect\, relate\, and reimagine their own paths of becoming.” \n-Elsa Olander\n\nBecoming: My Journey Through Stamps\nExhibition Dates: April 30 – May 22\, 2026\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, April 30\, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (RSVP Recommended)\nDuderstadt Center Gallery UID:148001-21902705@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Art And Design,Exhibition LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Gallery, Rm. 1019 Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T133818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops—familiarly known as a ‘dolly’—as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:147952-21902608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901534@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T121701 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Hidden in Plain Sight DESCRIPTION:Did you know that underneath many of the galleries at the Kelsey\, there are drawers filled with interesting artifacts? In this tour\, we will look at some of these drawers that feature such items as Egyptian shabtis and jewelry\, Greek pottery sherds\, and signs of early Christianity in Roman Egypt.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:147868-21902092@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147868 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,History,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21901528@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T104859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21901539@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T121531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T171500 SUMMARY:Performance:Winners' Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition DESCRIPTION:Enjoy performances featuring the winners of this year's competition\, with a reception to follow. \n\nThe George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. We award over $48\,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions. UID:148004-21902713@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148004 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Diversity,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T121531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T201500 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:Placement and Special Prize Awards Ceremony: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition DESCRIPTION:The 2026 George Shirley Competition Placement and Special Prize Award Ceremony begins at 6:45 pm. All participants are considered for special prizes\, regardless of their final place in the competition.\n\nThe George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges\, including George Shirley. We award over $48\,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.\n UID:148005-21902714@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148005 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T140807 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Chris Knight w/sg Matt Woods DESCRIPTION:“a storyteller in the best traditions of Mellencamp and Springsteen” –USA Today\n\nAfter 23 years as a recording artist\, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact\, the man raised in Slaughters\, Kentucky uses a simple\, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: “If I can’t believe myself\, I won’t sing the song.”\n\nWhat Knight writes about is what he knows. He was raised in mining country\, so it’s no surprise that he would earn a degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University and then work as a mine reclamation inspector and then miner’s consultant. But eventually his passion for writing songs and playing guitar\, both inspired by his musical hero\, the late John Prine\, led him to chronicle his surroundings in words and music.\n\n“I came from a big family and grew up in the woods six miles from two small towns\, so there were a lot of stories\,” he says. “There were always a lot of ideas to write about.”\n\nIt’s no wonder that Knight has single-handedly scraped a reputation as one of America’s most uncompromising and respected singer-songwriters through 23 years and nine studio albums. He’s done this minus fanfare and artifice. The native son of Slaughters\, Kentucky (population: 238) only sings songs he believes. He also speaks only when he has a potent message. UID:144054-21894593@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144054 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898498@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T144814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260517T233000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects. UID:147739-21901672@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Global Health Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Global Health Summer Institute\, a virtual conference themed Global Health\, Local Impact: Advancing Environmental Justice Worldwide on 18 and 19 May\, 2026\, from 8 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. U.S. Eastern TimeThis year's co-sponsors and co-organizers are the University of Michigan School of Nursing\, University of Michigan School of Social Work\, University of Michigan School of Public Health\, University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, Center for Global Health Equity\, and the University of Michigan. UID:147592-21901313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147592 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260416T120941 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T100000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Distinguished Faculty Seminar: Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell DESCRIPTION:Join the Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention in welcoming Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell to the University of Michigan for an in-person presentation titled: Where We Need to Go: Lessons Learned About Firearms and Domestic Violence From 25 Years of Research and Talking to Abused Women. The seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in the Alexander G. Ruthven Building on U-M’s Central Campus. Registration is required. UID:147794-21901975@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147794 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Safety,Community Violence,Firearm,Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,health,Health & Wellness,health behavior,health care equity,health care policy,health communication,Healthcare,Injury Prevention,Interdisciplinary,Medicine,Mental Health,Multidisciplinary,Nursing,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Public Policy,Research,Safe Storage,Social Impact,Suicide Prevention,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ruthven Administration Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902740@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902220@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902123@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T111159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T100000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Transfer Student Pre-Orientation Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:If you are looking for guidance and support before attending your Virtual Orientation Academic Advising Appointment\, we encourage you to attend one of our pre-orientation information sessions. This does not replace the advising appointment. Our webinars are designed to help you smoothly transition into UM. You'll gain insights into:\n\n- Your degree requirements\n- How transfer credits apply to your UM degree\n- Navigating the LSA Course Guide\n- Using Wolverine Access to \"backpack\" classes\n- Required placement exams that must be taken before orientation\nGeneral questions about transferring to UM UID:147890-21902335@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147890 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advising,Newnan,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T120515 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Human Genetics Research Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 18\, 2026\n11:00am - 12:00pm\n1020 Kahn Auditorium\, BSRB\n\nArneet Saltzman\, PhD\nAssistant Professor\nDepartment of Cell & Systems Biology\nUniversity of Toronto\n“Seminar Title TBD”\n\nHosted By: Stephanie Bielas\, PhD\, Department of Human Genetics\n___\nMost of the cells in an organism share the same genome sequence\, yet they are able to carry out many distinct functions. Along with other layers of gene regulation\, chromatin modification plays a key role in this cellular specialization. Our research focuses on histone modifications such as lysine methylation\, and the proteins that recognize these modifications\, which are often referred to as chromatin ‘readers’. Chromatin readers can recruit and act as part of diverse chromatin modifying protein complexes to mediate the silencing of many genes with important functions in cell proliferation and differentiation. We will use a combination of genetic\, biochemical and genome-wide sequencing approaches to investigate the striking regulatory complexity of chromatin readers. Our research will contribute to a better understanding of how cells acquire and maintain different fates during development\, how chromatin readers contribute to epigenetic inheritance\, and how aberrant regulation of histone methylation contributes to the pathogenesis of several human diseases\, including cancers. UID:143394-21893073@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143394 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,basic sciences,biolgical chemistry,biological chemistry,biological science,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,cancer,Chemistry,Discussion,epilepsy,Faculty,Free,genetics,genome,genomics,human genetics,Human Genetics\, Genetics\, Neurogenetic Diseases,Information and Technology,lecture,Life Science,lifton,Medicine,Natural Sciences,neel,neurological disease,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Public Policy,Reception,research,Science,seminar,sodium channel,symposium LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - 1020 Kahn Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T003136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:International Students Career Series - Exploring Opportunities Beyond the U.S. DESCRIPTION:Considering working globally? In this session\, you’ll learn how to navigate the global search process\, use key resources and tools to support your career journey\, and build strategies for a flexible\, adaptable career path. 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. You can only register to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicate that you'll beattending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1949879/share_preview We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your fullparticipation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the programto ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jocelyn Gaydosat jmgaydos@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA  #UCC  UID:148030-21902862@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148030 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T173000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:CPR/AED/First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid blended learning course will help prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults\, children and infants as well as prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid valid for two years.\nThis is a blended learning course that requires roughly 4 hours of online work prior to the first day of the course.\n**There is no fee for current Michigan Recreation employees. The fee for community members\, faculty\, staff\, or students who are not employed by the Michigan Recreation Dept. is $90. You can use the link here to complete payment.** UID:102122-21902313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102122 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Conference Room A CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902357@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21902369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260413T111156 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Inside the Study DESCRIPTION:Go behind the scenes with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program for \"Inside the Study\,\" a new webinar that gives an “under the hood” look at Prechter Program studies: what they’re designed to learn\, what participation is like\, what the team is finding so far\, and what’s coming next. On Monday\, May 18\, 2026\, from 6:00-7:30 PM ET\, the first \"Inside the Study\" webinar will spotlight BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder.\n\nIn 2023\, the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program was named as one of the six inaugural institutions in the BD² Integrated Network to engage people living with bipolar disorder in a long-term research study and build a rich database to better understand the condition\, its treatment\, and to support improvements in care. The BD² Integrated Network has since expanded its clinical sites to 11 institutions across the United States and Canada. Along with the long-term studies and databases\, the BD² Integrated Network sites are working together to design and implement a Learning Health Network (LHN) for bipolar disorder.\n\nWebinar attendees will learn more about the Prechter Program's role in the BD²: Integrated Network\, including team member's contributions to building the Learning Health Network and will hear from a BD² study participant.\n\nThis webinar is open to everyone interested in learning more about the BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder study. Register here.\n\nA recording of this webinar will be posted to the Prechter Program YouTube playlist for later viewing. Individuals registered for the webinar will be emailed a link to the recording once it becomes available. \n\nOpen About This Event configuration options UID:147666-21901542@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Bipolar,Depression,Discussion,Free,Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Psychiatry,Psychology,Public Health,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898499@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260414T144814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T233000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Muted Volumes: Book-Objects\, Patterned Papers\, and the Closed Stacks of Buhr DESCRIPTION:This exhibit in the Clark Library rotunda focuses on handmade decorative patterned papers when exploring books stored at the library's Buhr Offsite Shelving Facility. Decorative paper\, noticed when walking through the stack's aisles or surprising you when you casually flip through a book\, can really catch your eye. But because the Buhr stacks are closed from browsing\, the density and dimensionality of its nearly 3 million books are reduced to title searches on a screen.\n\nAs a response to these reflections\, artist and library staff member Stephanie Osorio shares her handbound unopenable book-objects as symbolic stand-ins for forgotten books at Buhr — the books that don’t get a chance to be noticed. Along with the book-objects are the carved woodblocks that made prints to decorate them. Some books from Buhr that inspired this project with their original decorated patterned papers will also be on display.\n\nView the exhibit anytime the Hatcher Library is open\, and join us for an opening reception on Thursday\, May 14th\, 5pm - 6:30pm\, for an opportunity to hear from the artist and engage with the book-objects. UID:147739-21901673@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260502T032030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Global Health Summer Institute DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Global Health Summer Institute\, a virtual conference themed Global Health\, Local Impact: Advancing Environmental Justice Worldwide on 18 and 19 May\, 2026\, from 8 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. U.S. Eastern TimeThis year's co-sponsors and co-organizers are the University of Michigan School of Nursing\, University of Michigan School of Social Work\, University of Michigan School of Public Health\, University of Michigan School of Dentistry\, Center for Global Health Equity\, and the University of Michigan. UID:147592-21901314@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147592 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250926T163836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Leadership and Culture: Strategies to Prevent Workplace Issues DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:139960-21886424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139960 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Culture,Intergroup Dialogue,Leadership LOCATION:Off Campus Location - West Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260429T134150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for senior adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:148012-21902741@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/148012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260421T085257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Debbie Thompson Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Debbie Thompson works predominantly in clay and draws inspiration from the natural world\, which she frequently references in her work. Her interest in ceramics began in high school when she took classes at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan. She later pursued her passion at the University of Michigan School of Art and Design\, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She also holds a Master of Arts from Eastern Michigan University and has completed post-graduate studio coursework at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, Maryland Institute College of Art\, Rhode Island School of Design\, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.\n\nThompson taught visual art in the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 34 years and has also taught at the University of Michigan School of Education and Washtenaw Community College. She exhibits her work both locally and nationally and was a member of the Clay Gallery. She continues her practice in her home studio and at the Potters Guild in Ann Arbor\, Michigan. She is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts and the Michigan Ceramic Art Association. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the International Dinnerware Museum.\n\nThompson’s work has been inspired by the natural world since childhood. Although she initially studied biology in college\, she later shifted her focus to visual art. The textures\, colors\, and forms in her pieces are drawn directly from nature.\nSeeds—structures that have enabled plants to move through space and time for over 600 million years—are central to her recent work. They are vital to the continuation of plant life\, and therefore to human survival.\n\nIn this exhibition\, Thompson explores the unseen structures of seeds as revealed through electron microscopy. These images highlight the intricate beauty and ingenuity of nature\, which she interprets through her wall-mounted ceramic sculptures.\n\nAt a time when our planet and its ecosystems face increasing threats\, Thompson’s work serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world. Recognizing the beauty and significance of these often-unseen forms is a crucial first step toward protecting the life systems on which we all depend. UID:147884-21902221@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Biosciences,Culture,Ecology,Environment,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Nature,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260423T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Melissa Jones Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Melissa Jones works across multiple mediums\, consistently centering the human figure\, texture\, and elements of the natural world—such as weathered surfaces\, bones\, and rust. These recurring interests create a unifying thread throughout her work\, regardless of medium.\nShe creates in both two and three dimensions\, including sculpture\, painting\, and assemblage. Oil painting is her preferred medium\, allowing her to work slowly in layered processes and achieve a wide range of nuanced effects.\n\nJones’ work is primarily figurative\, often narrative and autobiographical—though not strictly self-portraiture. Her figures are intended to evoke emotional responses that are less commonly found in landscape or other painting genres. She draws inspiration from the visual poetry of the human form\, finding beauty in subtle details: the turn of a wrist\, the curve of a spine\, or the shadow along a collarbone. She is captivated by how light illuminates the skin and how shadow defines form\, embracing the challenge of capturing this complexity in paint. Beyond physical representation\, her work also explores psychological dimensions\, aiming to convey mood and emotional depth.\n\nHer technique\, in both painting and sculpture\, is highly detailed\, realistic\, and developed gradually over time through layered processes. At times\, her work enters the realm of magical realism. While deeply personal\, her narratives remain intentionally ambiguous\, inviting viewers to interpret the imagery through their own perspectives and experiences.\n\nBorn and raised in Detroit\, Jones studied at Wayne State University\, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education and a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. She previously worked as an art educator in the West Bloomfield School District and has exhibited professionally throughout the Detroit area since 2006\, receiving numerous awards. In addition\, she served as a board member and exhibition committee member for the Detroit Artists Market. UID:147882-21902124@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsEngine,ArtsRx,Detroit,Exhibition,Family,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260430T164108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260519T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The People’s Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:This selection of original artifacts documents the work of the Peoples Bicentennial Commission (PBC)\, which challenged the official\, corporate-sponsored commemoration of the 1976 bicentennial. This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.\n\nItems on display are from the Joseph A. Labadie Collection\, which documents social protest movements and radical history.\n\nHOURS\nSunday 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday 9am-8pm\nFriday 9am-4pm\nSaturday 11am-5pm UID:147925-21902422@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,History,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR