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:20250109T084223 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:PICS & LSA Opportunity Hub Interview Preparation Workshop DESCRIPTION:If you are preparing for an upcoming interview or just want to learn more about the process\, this is the workshop for you! Learn about interviewing strategies\, preparation\, and common interview procedures.\n \n Space is limited. Please register for this event at https://myumi.ch/XGwmr\n \n This workshop typically addresses questions like:\n - What is the typical interview process?\n - What research should happen ahead of the interview? (mission/vision statements\, interviewer information\, etc.)\n - How can you talk about your skills and experiences? (S.T.A.R. method)\n - What are some sample interview questions and responses?\n - How can you craft strong follow up questions as an interviewee?\n \n Taylor Sims\, PhD\n Lead Coach\, LSA Opportunity Hub\n As an Opportunity Hub coach\, Taylor helps students articulate the value of their varied trajectories\, affirming their instincts and empowering them to better understand themselves and their aspirations. Taylor holds a PhD in History from Michigan and consistently uses that training to support LSA students as they navigate continuity\, change\, and complexity.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at is-michigan@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:130808-21866903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130808 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:career,international,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T103842 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:PSIP Career Chat: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II (Open to All U-M Students) DESCRIPTION:Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II is visiting campus on Tuesday\, January 28th from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM to speak with PSIP and U-M students about the work he and his office does every day for Michiganders! This is a perfect opportunity to learn more from him and his staff\, and to introduce yourself and expand your professional network. Please come prepared with some questions to ask! Register on Handshake: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1680519/share_preview UID:131252-21868037@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Student Activities Building, Maize and Blue Auditorium, 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T110443 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Statistics Department Seminar Series: Yuchen Wu\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Department of Statistics and Data Science\, The Wharton School\, University of Pennsylvania DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Sampling from a target distribution is a recurring theme in statistics and generative artificial intelligence (AI). In statistics\, posterior sampling offers a flexible inferential framework\, enabling uncertainty quantification\, probabilistic prediction\, as well as the estimation of intractable quantities. In generative AI\, sampling aims to generate unseen instances that emulate a target population\, such as the natural distributions of texts\, images\, and molecules. \n\nIn this talk\, I will present my works on designing provably efficient sampling algorithms\, addressing challenges in both statistics and generative AI. (1) In the first part\, I will focus on posterior sampling for Bayes sparse regression. In general\, such posteriors are high-dimensional and contain many modes\, making them challenging to sample from. To address this\, we develop a novel sampling algorithm based on decomposing the target posterior into a log-concave mixture of simple distributions\, reducing sampling from a complex distribution to sampling from a tractable log-concave one. We establish provable guarantees for our method in a challenging regime that was previously intractable. (2) In the second part\, I will describe a training-free acceleration method for diffusion models\, which are deep generative models that underpin cutting-edge applications such as AlphaFold\, DALL-E and Sora. Our approach is simple to implement\, wraps around any pre-trained diffusion model\, and comes with a provable convergence rate that strengthens prior theoretical results. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our method on several real-world image generation tasks. \n\nLastly\, I will outline my vision for bridging the fields of statistics and generative AI\, exploring how insights from one domain can drive progress in the other.\n\nhttps://wuyc0114.github.io/ UID:129242-21862370@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129242 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:seminar LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T123203 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T164500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Virtual Veteran Career Exploration and Recruitment Event (Students Welcome) DESCRIPTION:Great opportunity for accounting and business students to learn along side transitioning Veterans about career opportunities related to auditing &\; accounting for government entities\, for profit entities\, and not-for-profit entities\, advisory and consulting roles\, information technology to include IT auditing\, tax\, and valuation services. Although the presentation is directed to Veterans\, anyone is welcome to attend to learn more about these career fields.Virtual Veteran Career Exploration and Recruitment EventJanuary 28th\, 4pm - 445pm ESTPanel of Sikich Service Line leadersRegistration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/73c65f6c-55e3-4895-900a-1b7e30abe586@9b9c6b7e-397f-419e-82dd-db42bc3cad88   UID:131813-21869280@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131813 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T100910 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Career Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.\n\nThe 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.\n\nAll undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP HERE -\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92286702864\n\nDanny is a two-time graduate of the University of Michigan with his BSE and MSE in Aerospace Engineering. He cofounded SkySpecs in 2012 and has grown the team to over 250 people worldwide. Danny is a Techstars alum\, Forbes' \"30 under 30\" award winner\, Endeavor Entrepreneur\, Detroit Crain's \"40 under 40\" winner\, 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Regional winner\, and 2023 Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year. UID:130388-21865940@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130388 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Michigan Robotics,Robotics,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241205T160908 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES: #3 Ultimate Financial Wellness DESCRIPTION:Dinner provided! Registration is required for food planning purposes.\n\nTuesdays 1/14 - 2/11. Order to take workshops:\n\n1 – Your Money Story\n2 – Making Confident Financial Decisions\n3 – Ultimate Financial Wellness\n4 – Caring for Your$elf\n5 – Be The Boss of Your Finances\n\nWe all know about the importance of self-care\, but have you ever thought about financial self-care? Financial self-care is any individual act that helps you feel better about your relationship with money\, including dealing with the emotions and feelings that come up when you interact with money.\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to identify what uncomfortable feelings arise when you engage with money\, get curious about where they come from\, learn how to find more emotional resilience\, and brainstorm ways to practice financial self-care with your peers.\n\nRSVP for other workshops in the series here: https://myumi.ch/wlwGv UID:129661-21864290@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129661 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Financial Wellness,Food,Free LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T103443 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Monthly Craft Corner: Weaver's Den DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and your imagination to the first installment of the Monthly Craft Corner series! Learn the ancient art of weaving using simple techniques and familiar materials. Whether you create a pair of mittens or a patch for your jacket\, it is entirely up to you! There will be an in-depth tutorial as well as a brief presentation about weaving through the ages. Food and necessary supplies are provided free of charge. Come on down and stay as long as you'd like. We hope to see you there!  UID:131478-21868586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131478 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T123220 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:School District of Philadelphia's January Virtual Open House DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our January Virtual Open House!Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphia's students? Join a supportive\, innovative\, and inclusive teaching community all working to Accelerate Philly!The School District of Philadelphia invites you to our Virtual Open House to explore exciting teacher employment opportunities.Learn how you can contribute to our mission while receiving the supportand resources you need to thrive in your teaching career. RSVP now! https://philasd-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OKtLy2G0Ry2WcOxNnEvcgg#/registration---Event Details📅 Date: Tuesday\, January 28\, 2025 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST 💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom https://philasd-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OKtLy2G0Ry2WcOxNnEvcgg#/registration UID:131829-21869296@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131829 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T211500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Analysis Seminar: WUSTs\, LERWs\, and SLEs DESCRIPTION:There is a bijective correspondence between random domino tilings on a Temperleyan polyomino and random spanning trees on its dual graph.  These wired uniform spanning trees (WUSTs) can be algorithmically constructed through loop-erased random walks (LERWs) on the square grid\, the distributional limit of which is observed to be Schramm-Loewner evolutions (SLEs) on a bounded complex domain.  In this talk\, we will define these objects and discuss the connections between them\, which broadly suggest a deep connection between SLEs and random domino tilings. UID:131793-21869241@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131793 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T201929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Storytelling with Data DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the art of data storytelling with Ross School of Business Technology & Operations Faculty Kaveri Misra. Discover the transformative impact of persuasive storytelling in the realm of analytics. In this insightful session\, Misra will share her insights as to how the analytical process can be transformed into compelling\, data-backed narratives. Participants will gain invaluable insights on effectively communicating complex data to diverse audiences\, unlocking new opportunities for innovation\, and data based decision-making.\n\nThis event is part of the Data Download workshop series hosted by Ross Business+Tech.\n\nThis event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.\n\nRegistration is required. UID:130682-21866512@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130682 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan LOCATION:Jeff T. Blau Hall - B3580 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250323T211425 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T200000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Food Literacy for All DESCRIPTION:Since 2017\, the University of Michigan Sustainable Food Systems Initiative (SFSI) has hosted a unique community-academic partnership course titled Food Literacy for All each winter semester. Structured as a virtual lecture series\, Food Literacy for All features different guest speakers each Tuesday evening (6:30-8pm EST) to address diverse challenges and opportunities of both domestic and global food systems. The course aims to ignite new conversations and deepen existing commitments to building more equitable\, health-promoting\, and ecologically sustainable food systems. Students can enroll in the course for credit\, and community members can join the sessions for free. \n\nThe sessions are co-led by Dr. Bénédicte Boisseron (University of Michigan College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, Afroamerican & African Studies) and Shiloh Maples (Community organizer and seed keeper). \n\nLearn more about the speakers and register for the Zoom Webinar sessions at this link: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall/ UID:129382-21862592@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129382 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,agriculture,Agroecology,Diversity,Environment,Food Literacy For All,food sustainability,Food Systems,Human Rights,Interdisciplinary,Politics,Social Justice,Sustainability,sustainable food systems LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T202745 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Python and AI for Analytics DESCRIPTION:The emergence of large-scale\, accessible AIs has transformed the field of data analytics. In this Analytics with Python and AI workshop\, School of Information Adjunct Lecturer Alexis Castellanos will explore how Python's data analytics capabilities can be enhanced with large language models and prompt engineering techniques. Whether you’re a Python pro or just starting out\, this session will help you unlock your analytical potential with AI.\n\nThis event is part of the Data Download workshop series hosted by Ross Business+Tech.\n\nThis event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.\n\nRegistration is required. UID:130683-21866513@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan LOCATION:Jeff T. Blau Hall - B3580 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T153126 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Tuesday Game and Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Connector Community Assistants for game and trivia night on Tuesday in the Connector. UID:129995-21864998@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129995 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Games,Social,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T183146 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T200000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Wayfair Winter 2025 Virtual Event Series: Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive info session and panel discussion to learn more about how you can find your home at Wayfair! The informative session will provide insight into Wayfair's culture\, open opportunities\, and application process. Hear from a panel of Wayfairians\, all formerinterns or co-ops and recent graduates\, as they share their personal andprofessional experiences.  Please make sure to register at this link: d.io/winter25virtualeventseries/a235db DO NOT REGISTER IN HANDSHAKE  We hope you can join us! UID:130284-21865705@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130284 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240611T181647 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: University Philharmonia Orchestra DESCRIPTION:This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm UPO performance. UID:122645-21849491@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122645 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Lecture,Music,Talk LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T121655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:John Kyle Byrne\, bassoon DESCRIPTION:John Kyle Byrne\, DMA candidate in bassoon performance\, performs a recital. UID:130167-21865552@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130167 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T121647 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250128T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:University Philharmonia Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The University Philharmonia Orchestra and piano soloist Tzu-Yin Huang perform Gershwin's masterful Concerto in F\, celebrating its centenary. The program opens with the premiere of a new edition of Gershwin's Overture to *Song of the Flame* as well as three of Dvorak's Slavonic Dances\, op. 72 and Valerie Coleman's soulful and brilliant *Umoja: Anthem of Unity.*\n \nTzu-Yin Huang\, piano (Concerto in F)\n\nPROGRAM\n\nGershwin and Stothart\, Overture to *Song of the Flame*\nDvorak\, Slavonic Dances\, op. 72 #2\, 7 & 8\nValerie Coleman\, *Umoja: Anthem of Unity*\nGershwin\, Concerto in F UID:122646-21849492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122646 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21865375@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - North Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21864406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250108T124709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:II Photo Contest Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The International Institute (II) will be exhibiting all photos submitted to the 2024-25 II Photo Contest. The contest was open to all students affiliated with the II and/or its centers and programs\, either through funding or study. \n\nSubmission categories include: \nGo Blue! - Showing U-M pride abroad\nThe World Is Your Classroom - Showing a facet of the student’s research\, work\, or study abroad\nU-M Vision 2034 - Demonstrating impact in life changing education\; human health & well-being\; democracy\, civic & global engagement\; climate action\, sustainability & environmental justice\n\nOn display through January 31\, 2025.\nLocation: Room 547 Weiser Hall\, 5th Floor Gallery Space UID:129465-21862821@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129465 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,International Education,international institute,Photo Exhibit,photography,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21854995@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867026@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T124815 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch. UID:131665-21868938@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Chimera DESCRIPTION:*Chimera* is an immersive exhibition centered on a newly commissioned film\, also titled *Chimera*\, which fuses elements from Newsome's prior works *Hands Performance* and *Build or Destroy* with a new interquel film that bridges their narratives. This connecting piece explores the origins and journey of the bejeweled figure in flames from *Build or Destroy*\, revealing where they come from and the purpose that led them to Earth. This exhibition reflects a bold shift in Newsome's practice toward sci-fi filmmaking\, layering the architecture of film\, movement\, and world-building to probe themes of identity\, resistance\, and creation. Complete details at https://myumi.ch/kZbyp. UID:130074-21865228@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Exhibition,Film,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21866935@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250117T144257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Red Summer: Racial Violence in the American Landscape\, 1917-1923 DESCRIPTION:The Red Summer portfolio represents the stories of various locations in the American landscape where racial violence (often characterized as “Race Wars” at the time) erupted between 1917 and 1923. These years of conflict reveal several aspects of racial anxiety that inform our contemporary experience\, including\, though not limited to\; racism\, fear of violent black revolt\, lynching\, poverty\, mass incarceration\, and competition for employment. The term “Red Summer” was first used by James Weldon Johnson to describe the violent attacks against black communities during 1919. \n\nThough the events of the early twentieth century seem to be remote and fading apparitions of an American past\; my work is concerned with the power and influence of our shared historical narrative upon the present. The upheaval of Red Summer occurred approximately fifty years after the American Civil War\, fifty years before the height of the Civil Rights Era\, and three centuries after the first enslaved Africans arrived in English colonies that would become the United States. \n\nThe project combines photographs of the contemporary landscape made at or near the site of racial conflict with fragmented selections of contemporaneous newspaper reporting (1917-1923). In many cases\, the newsprint images include the surrounding stories or advertisements. The combination of the landscape photograph and the reproduction of newspaper fragments (which invade the contemporary with a narrative from the past)\, is a rupture and a conversation on the timeline between past and present. UID:131383-21868342@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131383 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,artists,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm. UID:129602-21864026@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863718@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241202T164032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays with the Alumni Association DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students most Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters. Start your day with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack thanks to Alumni Association members.\n\nStudents can stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m. to noon for during the dates listed and make sure to bring your Mcard! UID:124011-21863643@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Food,Free,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan,welcome week,welcome week event LOCATION:Alumni Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T095607 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Generative AI Tutorial Series: From Search to Synthesis: AI Tools for Literature Discovery and Summarization DESCRIPTION:Join this session to learn more about generative AI tools that can assist you with literature discovery\, summarization\, and synthesis. Featured tools include Open AI’s chatGPT\, UMGPT\, Anthropic’s Claude\, ResearchRabbit\, and more. Bring your laptops for a hands-on tutorial at the end of the workshop. UID:130523-21866184@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Genai,Generative Ai LOCATION:Medical Science Research Building 2 - 3699 South Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250225T164946 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Pronouns 101 DESCRIPTION:Spectrum Center's Pronouns 101 workshop is for U-M faculty\, staff\, and students. In this 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage\, participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills. \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Learn what pronouns are and be able to share why they are important in your own words\n2. Identify the correct pronouns in various sentence structures\n3. Practice different methods of addressing harm using a tool called scripting (coined by author Ritu Bhasin)\n4. Use an action planning resource to develop one tangible\, actionable goal related to your increased inclusivity around pronouns\n\nHOW TO ATTEND\nRegistration is required. A zoom link will be shared with registrants prior to the workshop.\n\nMORE WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION\nFor more information about Spectrum Center’s educational workshops and/or to request an in-person/virtual workshop for your department or organization\, visit https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/workshops UID:129946-21864925@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129946 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity and Inclusion,LGBT,Professional Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T215812 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Number Theory: Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:We'll start reading the notes here: https://swc-math.github.io/aws/2025/index.html UID:132032-21869814@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132032 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - B745 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818026@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T121510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Impossible Conversations DESCRIPTION:Impossible Conversations is an exhibition and film installation by artists and filmmakers\, Pratāp Rughani and David Chung. The film centers a seemingly impossible dialogue between Arno Michaelis\, a former Neo-Nazi gang founder and Pardeep Kaleka\, son of the Sikh Temple President\, Satwant Singh Kaleka\, one of seven people killed in the shooting attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple (Gurudwara) by a white supremacist in 2012. \n \nThe film installation explores what happens when – for over a decade – Pardeep and Arno committed to a path of restorative communication - to listen deeply and connect with what motivates each other in the genesis and aftermath of atrocity.\nHow does healing begin? From the toxic polarization\, division and extreme racist violence that resulted in one of the worst mass shootings at a religious site in American history\, Pardeep insists that complete healing must eventually be a collective process for all\, to liberate both sides.\nAt Stamps Gallery\, Impossible Conversations will be accompanied by a dialogue and research room as well as photomurals that expand on the themes of restorative justice\, gun violence\, and how to sustain difficult dialogues to combat extremism and toxic polarization. \nExhibition curated by Srimoyee Mitra. Impossible Conversations has been supported in part by the Arts Research: Incubation &\; Acceleration (ARIA) program of The University of Michigan Office of the Vice President Research and the Arts Initiative\, Institute of Firearm Prevention Pilot Grant\, the Stamps School of Art and Design\, and the University of the Arts London. \nExhibition Programs\nAn Opening Screening\, Talkback\, and Reception will take place on Friday\, January 17\, 2025 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.\, and a Symposium will take place on Saturday\, January 18\, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. \nAbout the Artists\nPratāp Rughani is a writer and non-fiction filmmaker. His work develops documentary practice to enable people of radically different perspectives come into relation\, sometimes in the aftermath of violence and atrocity for example in South Africa\, Aboriginal Australia\, Europe\, Rwanda and the USA. Configuring a pro-filmic space to enable shared “witnessing” and the path towards restorative justice is a driving force in “Impossible Conversations” evolving through his practice in over thirty documentary films and exhibitions for BBC TV\, Channel 4\, Modern Art Oxford\, galleries and activist groups. The ethics of giving sustained attention to the experiences of marginalized\, excluded or sometimes reviled “others” and bringing them in relationship to the broader culture is central to his research into ethics of storytelling and the development of “Restorative Narrative.”\nRughani writes widely on the ethics of creative practice\, serves on several editorial Boards\, has won awards for film\, teaching\, and research\, and is Professor of Documentary Practices at the University of the Arts\, London.\nDavid Chung is an acclaimed visual artist and filmmaker. His work focuses on how identities are shaped in immigrant communities and the challenges of refugees as they integrate into new homelands.\nChung has exhibited his drawings\, prints\, and video installations at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts\, the Asia Society\, the Walker Arts Center\, the Studio Museum in Harlem\, the Gwangju Biennale\, the Smithsonian Institution\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Chung has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and the National Board Film Board of Canada's Award for Best Documentary Film. He was the 2013 Kim Koo Visiting Professor at Harvard University. \nChung is a professor and the director of the MFA Graduate Program at the University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art &\; Design. UID:129114-21862247@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism DESCRIPTION:Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison)\, this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art\, 1650-1850.\n \nIn recent times\, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections\, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries\, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works\, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.\n \nPieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet\, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden\, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.  \n \nIn this online exhibition\, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery\, which will open in early 2021\, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. \n \nBy challenging our own practice\, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display\, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles\, and fails to settle for\, simple narratives. \n \n“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed\, so ornate\, so planned\, they call attention to themselves\; arrest us with intentionality and purpose\, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.” \n \n— Toni Morrison\n\nLead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost\, the U-M Arts Initiative\, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.\n  UID:84303-21621505@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250115T181509 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T110100 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Stampede DESCRIPTION:Born from their passion for the arts\, The Stampede is a student-led organization building a new space for artists. In September 2023\, four undergraduates united with a simple mission: to create a space for showcasing exciting new art work. They established a foundation and worked to build a buzz through outreach and excitement. The Stampede first hosted a pop-up exhibition (party) at a friend's house\, exhibiting 53 pieces of original work\, with food\, drink\, and music\, and a smashing turnout from the local community. They have since evolved\, developed an infrastructure\, and grown into a platform for dynamic art work.\nToday\, The Stampede curates and facilitates exhibitions and events that bring together artists\, writers\, and musicians. From pop-ups and art markets to concerts and gallery shows\, they provide a vibrant platform for creativity for the community. The organization has broken new ground on multiple accounts to pave new ways for artists today and tomorrow\; bridging the divide between student and school. Functioning as an artist collective\, The Stampede focus on creating large-scale artworks\, promotional materials\, and merchandise for their events.\nThis exhibition offers a glimpse behind the scenes of The Stampede: its origins\, current endeavors\, and future aspirations. Since its inception\, The Stampede has continuously surprised with its growth and transformation. Committed to providing opportunities for artists\, they will keep hosting events for their community and friends.\nJoin The Stampede in their journey\; they invite you to... RUN WITH US! UID:130870-21867201@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240620T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T110200 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins DESCRIPTION:Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA\, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home\, placemaking\, labor\, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body\, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade\, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley\, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.\nArtist’s bio:\nMichelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist\, educator\, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting\, bead weaving\, embroidery\, jewelry\, transparent film installations\, painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story\, re-make\, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx\, Chicanx\, Mexican\, and Texican peoples. \n\nRecently\, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan\, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania)\, Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen\, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas\, TX). UID:122384-21848830@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T181705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] If Music be the Food of Love\, Sing On! – Lunchtime Concert at NCRC DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience. UID:131248-21868033@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131248 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241205T090138 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\nOpening Reception: January 24\, 2025\, 4:30 to 5:30 PM\n\nOpen January 28 – February 7\, 2025\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:129682-21864311@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129682 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T140649 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Brown Bag Seminar | Detectable dark photon dark matter DESCRIPTION:Ultralight dark photons are dark matter candidates supported by a burgeoning direct-detection program searching for their kinetic mixing with the ordinary photon. A dark photon's dynamics in the early Universe\, however\, can easily breach the validity of the low-energy effective theory for a massive vector field\, with disastrous consequences for its viability as a dark matter candidate. I will assess the extent to which the direct detection of dark photon dark matter would require a nonminimal dark sector. Specifically\, I will survey the detection prospects of known dark photon production mechanisms\, outline model-building strategies that are viable in expanded parameter space\, and discuss complementary cosmological and astrophysical signatures that could probe the physics responsible for dark photon production. UID:130848-21867135@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130848 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:brown bag,Brown Bag Seminar,Physics LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3481 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T063153 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Get to Know the Disney College Program DESCRIPTION:Come join Recruiters with Disney Programs Recruitment Team\, for a virtual engagement session where they will help you learn more about the Disney College Program and discuss the living\, learning and earning components offered. This 60-minute session aims to inform you about the Disney College Program and get you excited to learn more about this opportunity of a lifetime! UID:130677-21866508@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250101T114231 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Interview Essentials: Achieve Interview Success DESCRIPTION:A job interview can pop up unexpectedly! Be ready and know how to prepare to ensure you achieve success that will lead to a job offer. Learn about the interview process many Michigan Engineers experience\, different interview modalities (recorded\, phone\, virtual\, in-person) and strategies for managing behavioral based interview questions.\n\nThis is a College of Engineering event. UID:130365-21865806@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130365 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241210T132139 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T124500 SUMMARY:Well-being:Lunchtime Yoga DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime yoga is an opportunity to provide your body with some gentle movement\, strengthening\, stretching and balancing. We will use the poses (asanas) to reconnect with your senses\, to breathe some life back into ourselves\, find internal balance and to recover from the efforts of the work week. The focus is on calm reconnection with ourselves rather than working out. Open to anyone 18 years or older. Please bring a mat and a water bottle. This class will be held at the School of Kinesiology on the 4th floor in room 4099. This class will be held each Wednesday from January 22 through February 29. UID:129885-21864731@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129885 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,yoga LOCATION:School of Kinesiology Building - 4099 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T155502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T133000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Masters Social Events 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Lunar New Year Celebration on Wednesday\, January 29th\, at noon in the Master's Study Space (274 WH).\n\nJoin us for a Self Care Party with Therapaws on Thursday\, February 20th\, at 2:00 PM in the Master's Study Space (274 WH).\n\nJoin us for March Registration Madness on Thursday\, March 20th\, at 2:00 PM in the Master's Study Space (274 WH).\n\nJoin us for Springtime Spectacular on Wednesday\, April 23rd\, at noon in the Master's Study Space (274 WH). UID:131509-21868661@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131509 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Social LOCATION:West Hall - 274 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T130940 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:More than Gray: Reimagining Early America in Full Color DESCRIPTION:The American past was lived in full color\, but this vibrant history can be easily missed in surviving evidence. You can’t deny that there’s something about a black-and-white photograph that feels… stuffy. With portraits showing people with their shirts buttoned right to the neck and everything in shades of gray and brown\, our imaginations can incline to thinking of the past as a bit staid\, if not downright dull. But look a little closer\, and you’ll see signs that the fashion choices available to those who came before us were more colorful than you might first think. From the fabrics they wore\, to the games they played\, or the books they read\, their world was alive with bright hues. This exhibit invites you to reimagine history with a fuller color palette and picture the vibrancy and joy that just might be hidden behind the unsmiling photographs.\n\nExhibition opening weekdays from 12-4. UID:130748-21866729@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130748 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T121711 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon.d UID:131450-21868486@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131450 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T125939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Time Management & Stress DESCRIPTION:Campus Mind Works\, in collaboration with the College of Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center\, is excited to offer free mental health education and support groups for all students! These groups are facilitated by a U-M employee. The first half is an educational presentation on a mental health topic and provide space to share your experience with others during the second half. Topics change every month depending on student needs.\n\nJanuary's topic is on time management and stress. Start the semester off by learning more about how time management strategies can reduce levels of stress and various tools to help with that! Also hear from other students about their experiences with stress and time management.\n\nThis wellness will be held in-person on North Campus at Chrysler Center in room 265. Registration is NOT required for the in-person wellness group\, but is recommended to ensure food is available for everyone in attendance. Lunch will be served.\n\nFollowing the live group presentation\, the asynchronous presentation will be updated at www.campusmindworks.org. UID:130554-21866258@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,In Person,mental health,north campus,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 265 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250113T130105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Using New Homelessness Data Profiles for Education and Advocacy DESCRIPTION:SchoolHouse Connection and Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan are excited to launch updated Data Profiles on Child and Youth Homelessness\, which now include four years of federal homelessness data. Users can examine data at the state\, county\, local educational agency\, U.S. Congressional district\, and state legislative district levels. \n\nWe’ve also added new features that allow users to explore which school districts are likely to be under-identifying students experiencing homelessness\; which districts are likely severely under-funded to serve students experiencing homelessness\; and chronic absence rates and high school graduation rates for homeless students compared to state averages. \n\nThis webinar will demonstrate how the data profiles can be used to educate the public and policymakers\, and to improve practices.\n\nPresenters:\nBarbara Duffield – Executive Director\, SchoolHouse Connection\nJennifer Erb-Downward – Director of Housing Stability Programs and Policy Initiatives\, Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan UID:131063-21867665@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131063 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Homelessness,Poverty LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T112238 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Work for Housing Equity with Justice InDeed! DESCRIPTION:Looking for a tangible way to improve equity in Washtenaw County?\n\nCome join Justice InDeed for a collaborative session to identify & transcribe racially restrictive covenants on home deeds in Washtenaw County. During the session\, we will be working together to build a database and map for affected properties all over the County\, helping us better reckon with our complete history. This event is a partnership between Ann Arbor Housing For All and FutureRoot\, and co-sponsored by the Ginsberg Center.\n\nNo experience is necessary\, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help make a difference in our community! Nearly 60% of the 10\,000 deeds we need to transcribe have been completed--help us get to the finish line by May 2025! Don't miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a great cause and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there! UID:131041-21867639@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131041 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250207T161055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 SUMMARY:Tours:Coral Reef Tank Visit DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Jim Bardwell for a peek behind the scenes at his large coral reef tank featuring many species of coral\, anemone\, and fish. Explore reef ecology and\, if you're lucky\, get a glimpse of a reclusive octopus! 30 minutes\, limit 12 people. This program takes place in the research area of the Biological Sciences Building and is recommended for ages 6 and up.\nSpace is available first come\, first served. Sign up and meet at the Welcome desk. UID:125537-21864681@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125537 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Welcome Desk CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868536@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:South Quad - 1721A CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250113T102813 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Science Success Series | Growing Your Community DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably had folks encourage you to “network.” What does it mean to network\, and how do you build your professional community? In this workshop\, learn how to tap into networks you already have\, introduce yourself professionally\, and build authentic connections that last!\n\nThis workshop typically addresses questions like:\n-What is networking and what are the basics?\n-How can you start networking and where? (Identify existing networks\, LSA Connect demo)\n-What are some steps you can take to strengthen your networking skills?\n\nEmail ScienceSuccessSeries@umich.edu with any questions. UID:130124-21865494@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130124 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Basic Science,biology,Biosciences,Central Campus,chemistry,Free,Inclusion,Natural Sciences,Networking,Newnan Lsa Academic Advising Center,Open To All Majors,physics,pre health,Pre Med,Pre-Health,science,science learning center,Sessions,slc,Social,transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women In Science,Workshop LOCATION:Science Learning Center, Flex Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T121712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Lon Mitchell\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Lon Mitchell performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:131451-21868487@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131451 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250102T120705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Are you grappling with a piece of code\, trying to compute on a cluster\, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.\n\nAll members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.\n\nTuesdays\, 9:30-11 a.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)\nWednesdays\, 1:30-3 p.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324) UID:117252-21865868@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Information and Technology,Machine Learning LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T134638 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Cosmology\, Astro seminar | Massive neutrinos and cosmic composition DESCRIPTION:Cosmological observations provide a leading method to measure the only unknown mass parameters in the Standard Model---the neutrino masses\, whose measurement is a major goal of experiments in the coming decade. Recent data\, however\, hint at an unexpected incompatibility with the expected cosmological signatures of massive neutrinos\, even if they were as light as allowed by neutrino oscillation experiments. I will describe the physical effects of massive neutrinos\, clarifying the distinct roles of geometry and the growth of structure in determining joint constraints from various cosmological observations. Highlighting the importance of geometry\, discrepancies in current measurements of the late-time expansion history lead to surprisingly tight constraints on neutrino masses for some dataset combinations\, but for others instead yield marginal detections thereof. I will also comment on the implications of these findings for the possibility of nonminimal neutrino physics at play in the late Universe. UID:131718-21869146@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131718 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:astrophysics,Physics,Science LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3246 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123204 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T144500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Get to Know R+L Global Logistics DESCRIPTION:You're invited to join us for an exclusive virtual event\, designed for all students looking for full-time opportunities! We'll be sharing insights into what it's like to work with our company\, from our mission and values to the types of projects we work on and the impact our team members have on our customers. We'll also be highlighting the open roleswe have available\, from entry-level positions to leadership opportunities\, so you can learn more about how your skills and interests align with our needs. We hope you'll join us to learn more about what it's like to be part of our team! UID:131255-21868040@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131255 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123217 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T144500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Learn More about Reading Partners AmeriCorps! DESCRIPTION:Reading Partners is a national nonprofit that mobilizescommunities to provide students with the proven\, individualized reading support they need to read at grade level by fourth grade. Our workis powered by AmeriCorps. We mobilize AmeriCorps members across our 12 regions to recruit and coach volunteers\, support students during and outside of tutoring sessions\, work on capacity-building projects\, and so much more. This information session will give you an insight into the day-to-day lives of our AmeriCorps members\, as well as highlight why service with Reading Partners is a right fit for you! UID:131852-21869319@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131852 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241209T121522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Rackham Consultation Services: Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter\, attend the Rackham Consultation Services open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible\, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/99196090990\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,99196090990# US\n+13126266799\,\,99196090990# US (Chicago)\n—\nDial by your location\n\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 780 666 0144 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nFind your local number: https://umich.zoom.us/u/aUy8Alk2\n—\nJoin by SIP\n\n99196090990@zoomcrc.com\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:129811-21864603@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129811 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T130509 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning Seminar in Algebraic Combinatorics: Introduction and overview of the Kahler package DESCRIPTION:I will recap the framework developed by June Huh and collaborators for establishing Rota's Conjecture on the log-concavity of characteristic polynomials of matroids. In particular\, I will discuss how the existence of Hodge-Riemann relations in the Chow ring of a matroid imply log-concavity of the characteristic polynomials. Furthermore\, I will outline how we can use properties of \"volume polynomials\" of the Chow ring to establish the existence of the desired Hodge-Riemann relations. At the conclusion of this talk\, we will discuss the plan for the talks for the rest of the semester. UID:131742-21869182@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131742 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250126T205107 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:II Info Session: International Research & Internship Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Join the International Institute to learn about the over $1 million in funding opportunities for U-M students conducting research or internships abroad! The two awards\, Global Research & Internship and Region-Specific Opportunities are designed to support the University of Michigan students\, regardless of citizenship\, who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad. Advisers will present details about available awards and opportunities\, review eligibility criteria\, and provide tips on completing the applications.\n \nInfo Session 1: Friday\, January 24 (3-4 PM) Virtual. Register at https://myumi.ch/mZwz8\n\nInfo Session 2: Wednesday\, January 29 (3-4 PM) Virtual. Register at https://myumi.ch/VG64e\n \nThe Global Research & Internship Opportunities application is a common application for several fellowships for international research and internships anywhere in the world. The application deadline for Global Research & Internship Opportunities is February 15.\n \nApplicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application to Region-Specific Opportunities to maximize their chances of receiving funding. These awards are available in Africa\, Armenia\, Latin America\, the Caribbean\, and Europe & Eurasia. The application deadline for Region-Specific Opportunities is March 1.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact iifellowships@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:131473-21869275@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131473 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Funding,Info Session,International,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T141038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Physics Department Martin Luther King Colloquium | Justice in Science: Where We Stand at Times of Challenge and Controversy DESCRIPTION:The title of my talk was inspired by Dr. King’s quote regarding “The ultimate measure of a man” [person]. It is not where one stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where one stands at times of challenge and controversy.\n\nI began college during the Civil Rights era\, at the height of Dr. King’s work to promote social justice. After a K-12 education in the segregated schools of Birmingham\, Alabama\, I chose to pursue a career in science. This choice was not only a personal decision or a patriotic act but\, in many ways\, an act of resistance. By following my interests\, I resisted the label that\, as a young Black woman\, I might be intellectually unfit to study science. \n\nEchoes of the past continue to swirl in today’s conversations about who can and cannot do science. This presentation will explore the meaning of “justice in science” and discuss positive changes that might open science to diversity and lived experiences that promote excellence.\n\nBackground: Shirley Malcom is Senior Advisor to the CEO and Director of the SEA Change initiative at American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS). She works to improve the quality and increase access to education and careers in STEM fields\, as well as to enhance public science literacy. Dr. Malcom is a trustee of Caltech and a regent of Morgan State University\, and a member of the SUNY Research Council. She is a former member of the National Science Board\, the policymaking body of the National Science Foundation\, and served on President Clinton’s Committee of Advisors on Science and Technology. Malcom\, a native of Birmingham\, Alabama\, received her Ph.D. in ecology from The Pennsylvania State University\, a master's in zoology from UCLA\, and a bachelor’s with distinction in zoology from the University of Washington. She holds 16 honorary degrees. UID:129115-21862162@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129115 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Alumni,Astronomy,astrophysics,Diversity,Diversity Equity And Inclusion,Diversity\, Equity\, And Inclusion,Engineering,Faculty,Free,Graduate Students,Natural Sciences,Physics,Undergrad Physics Events,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123145 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1671635Just 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 and format- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resume for specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Student or 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 theHappening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. UID:130257-21865645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130257 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University Career Center, 3200 Student Activities Building, Program Room (3003), 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T142047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rummage RIW: STAMPS Gallery Visit DESCRIPTION:Rummage will kick-off the semester with a gallery visit to the U-M STAMPS Gallery. We'll meet there at 3pm\, go through the exhibits and can chat about them and the coming semester over tea/coffee afterwards. UID:131202-21867950@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131202 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:201 South Division Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T115602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Schokoladenstunde DESCRIPTION:Convenes on Wednesdays\, 3-4 p.m. in 3110 MLB. There will be some German chocolate to snack on. Silvia Grzeskowiak (sgrzesko@umich.edu) will bring games\, and the hour will be spent chatting and playing games in German (e.g. Tabu.) UID:131292-21868123@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131292 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Games,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250127T105549 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Student Number Theory: Twisting up groups DESCRIPTION:In this talk we will investigate twists of reductive groups while paying a particular close attention to tori. In the situation of tori\, understanding the various twists that can arise is somewhat easier to understand. I will then explain how one can construct twists of reductive subgroups inside a given reductive group. For example\, I will explain how one can construct an outer form and an inner form of SL(3) inside the group G_2. The machinery that I will develop can be readily applied to any reductive group that you like. UID:131747-21869188@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131747 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T102009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Future of Research with AI DESCRIPTION:Curious how AI is supercharging scientific research? In this one hour session\, we'll introduce you to two female founders who started a think tank to demystify AI concepts\, discuss the importance of data bias\, and showcase real-world examples of AI-driven scientific breakthroughs. UID:130856-21867145@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130856 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Research,Sessions,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women In Engineering,Women In Science,Women In Science And Engineering,Women In Stem LOCATION:3236 Undergraduate Science Building (WISE Office) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250117T233547 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Castelnuovo bound conjecture and curve-counting invariants DESCRIPTION:The Castelnuovo bound conjecture\, which is proposed by physicists\, predicts an effective vanishing result for Gopakumar-Vafa invariants of Calabi-Yau 3-folds of Picard number one. In this talk\, I will discuss relevant results about the bounds of the genus of curves in projective threefolds and introduce recent advances toward solving this conjecture. UID:127717-21859574@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127717 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123228 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T161500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Pathways Into Teaching - The Marshall Teacher Residency DESCRIPTION:The Pathways Into Teaching workshop is an overview of the various pathways into teaching\, including Master's programs\, Intern Programs and Teacher Residencies. This workshop is perfect for anyone considering a career in education and will be facilitated by representative from the Marshall Teacher Residency Program. UID:131891-21869358@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131891 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241219T144545 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Distinguished University Professorship Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost\, this event features three Distinguished University Professors speaking on their professional and scholarly experiences. Each concise lecture will be followed by a brief Q & A.\n\n“Plasma Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan” by Mark J. Kushner\nWilliam P. Allis Distinguished University Professor\, George I. Haddad Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science\, College of Engineering\n\n“My Journey in Search for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan” by Robert M. Sellers\nJames S. Jackson Distinguished University Professor of Psychology\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\; Professor of Education\, Marsal Family School of Education\n\n“On the Engineering of Smarter Mechanical Structures” by Kon-Well Wang\nA. Galip Ulsoy Distinguished University Professor of Engineering\, Stephen P. Timoshenko Collegiate Professor of Mechanical Engineering\, College of Engineering UID:130176-21865564@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130176 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,dup,lecture,Reception LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Rackham Amphitheatre | Fourth Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T093339 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nEvolution was able to produce living systems with unfettered complexity\, solely by optimizing a simple emergent feature—reproductive fitness. In many ways\, this task shares features with learning in machine systems allowing us to draw parallels between evolution and deep neural networks. One of the keys to successful learning in both artificial and living systems is training in the context of variable conditions\, and it is this limitation that I propose as a theoretical underpinning of the phenomenon of biology aging. While Darwinian Evolution elegantly hints at how the highly ordered complex structures that define living matter evolved\, we are still left wondering why such systems inevitably perish. Many theories have been proposed over the years that can generally be grouped into three categories: programmed\, damage-based\, or quasi-programmed. I propose a novel theory of aging that falls in the category of quasi-programmed\, yet at the same time\, frames quasi-programmed theories in the context of optimization constraints in living systems. In essence\, I propose the following: that the programs employed by living systems have been highly optimized for fitness via selection. However\, as with AI models\, successful performance in these systems is predicated on the context to which they were trained. As described by proponents of evolutionary theories\, the forces of natural selection decline with age and from this perspective\, one can also frame this as a dearth of exposure to the context of old age during “evolutionary training”. Thus\, the systems will still employ the policies it had learned under the training contexts (e.g. the young organismal state with high fitness potential)\, however these policies can be inappropriate or even detrimental under the never-before-seen context (e.g. the old organism with low fitness potential). Finally\, I will discuss the application of multi-scale AI/ML models for capturing the complex phenomena of aging and learning how to optimize health. UID:131284-21868073@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131284 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applications,Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,Biomedical Engineering,Biosciences,Cardiovascular,Chemistry,Discussion,Drug Discovery,Education,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Human Genetics,In Person,Information and Technology,Integrative Systems,Interdisciplinary,Kinesiology,Learning Center,Learning Health Systems,Lecture,Life Science,Mathematics,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,Multidisciplinary Design,Pharmacy,Physics,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Precision Health,Public Health,Research,Science,seminar,Social Sciences,Structural Biology,Talk,Undergraduate,Virtual LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T110206 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Intern Abroad Info Sessions - CGIS Internship Programs DESCRIPTION:Check out upcoming information sessions about the CGIS International Internship Programs! UID:128515-21868175@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128515 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Abroad,All Majors Welcome,Career,Europe,global,global engagement,global opportunities,Information Session,International,international studies,Internship,internships,Sessions,Study Abroad,Undergraduate LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123216 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Leveraging Your Engineering Degree at MathWorks DESCRIPTION:Are you an engineering student curious about a career at a software company? Wonder where your skills fit in?Join MathWorks for an insightful session on \"How to Leverage Your Engineering Degree at a Software Company.\" Hear directly from our Engineering Development Group (EDG) members and alumni who have successfully used their engineering expertise into thriving careers at a software company.What to Expect:• Real Stories: Learn how our EDG members and alumni navigated using their engineering skills in school to putting then into practice at a software company.• Interactive Session: Engage with current MathWorkers in a dynamic discussion about career growth and opportunities.•Supportive Environment: Experience our culture that promotes innovation\,collaboration\, continuous learning\, and fun.• Live Q&\;A: Have your questions addressed directly by professionals who've been in yourshoes.• Networking Opportunities: Connect with MathWorks employees and learn about potential career paths and opportunities within the company.Ready to Explore Your Potential?Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights and advice from those who've successfully leveraged their engineering degrees at MathWorks. UID:131849-21869316@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131849 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T062300 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Lunar New Year DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the dining halls! The Michigan Dining team is honoring the Lunar New Year with decorations and innovative recipes.\n\nThis event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls. UID:131100-21867745@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131100 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dinner,Food,In Person,Michigan Dining,Undergraduate Students LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250115T121743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Probability and Analysis Seminar: A quasi-invariant group action on SLE loops DESCRIPTION:Conformal welding is an operation that encodes a large class of Jordan curves on the Riemann sphere\, including the loop version of Schramm–Loewner evolution (SLE)\, in terms of circle homeomorphisms. In this talk\, I will discuss a Cameron–Martin type quasi-invariance result for the SLE loop measure under the right group action by Weil–Petersson circle homeomorphisms on the welding homeomorphism. While this result was hinted at by Carfagnini and Wang's identification of the Onsager–Machlup action functional of the SLE loop measure with the Kähler potential of the unique right-invariant Kähler metric on the group of Weil–Petersson circle homeomorphisms (Loewner energy)\, the group structure of SLE welding has been little understood previously. Our proof is based on the characterization of the composition operator associated with Weil–Petersson circle homeomorphisms using Hilbert–Schmidt operators and the description of the SLE loop measure in terms of the welding of two independent quantum disks by Ang\, Holden\, and Sun. This is joint work with Shuo Fan (Tsinghua University and IHES). UID:131204-21867965@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131204 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T102451 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG Geometry\, Topology\, Dynamics: Minimal submanifolds\, higher expanders\, and waists of locally symmetric spaces I DESCRIPTION:Gromov initiated a program to prove statements of the following form: Suppose we are given two simplicial complexes X and Y\, where X is “complicated” and Y is lower dimensional. Then any map f: X-> Y must have at least one \"complicated” fiber. In this talk I will describe various results of this kind for compact locally symmetric spaces\, that are proved by bringing new tools into the picture from minimal surface theory and representation theory. Much of the talk will be focused on octonionic hyperbolic manifolds\, the case where our approach seems to work best. If time permits I will also discuss some applications to systolic geometry\, global fixed point theorems for actions of higher rank lattices on contractible CAT(0) simplicial complexes\, and/or a connection to recent work by Connell-McReynolds-Wang involving homology vanishing theorems for infinite covolume discrete subgroups of SL(n\,R). Based on joint work with Mikolaj Fraczyk. \n\nIn the first talk I will focus on giving background on Gromov's program for proving waist inequalities\, and the necessary ingredients from representation theory and the theory of minimal submanifolds. The second talk will not assume that you went to the first talk. UID:129785-21864567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129785 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250104T121109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Sequential contracting in continuous time DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, I will address a continuous-time principal-agent problem featuring multiple lump-sum payments (contracts) scheduled at predetermined times. Using the methodology introduced by Cvitanić\, Possamaï\, and Touzi\, we reformulate the non-zero-sum Stackelberg game between the principal and the agent as a standard stochastic optimal control problem. We establish that the principal's value function is the unique viscosity solution of sequential constrained Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) equations. Subsequently\, we apply this framework to a benchmark model to investigate the impact of various factors\, such as payment frequency\, payment distribution\, discount rates\, and the agent's reservation utility\, on the principal's value. This work is a collaboration with Guillermo Alvarez\, Erhan Bayraktar\, and Ibrahim Ekren. UID:130434-21866017@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130434 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T230511 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student AIM Seminar: Water in a pipe: simulating flow in periodic geometry + Casual Networking Mixer DESCRIPTION:Periodic domains with circular cross sections are common in biophysical simulations. Applications include cell transport through blood vessels\, flow past porous media\, optimize drug delivery\, and many more. Boundary integral equation (BIE) methods are a strong and active field of research for this kind of simulation due to its dimension reduction. In this talk we cover efforts to speed up the BIE method when the domain is periodic and contained in an axisymmetric structure (water in a pipe). We also cover special quadratures to address the singularities arising from this method.\n\nCasual Networking Mixer:\nGraduate students\, postdocs\, and faculty\, especially those working in Applied Math are invited to a casual networking mixer after the talk. Foods and drinks will be provided. UID:131411-21868444@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250113T101252 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Teaching Diversity in Divisive Times DESCRIPTION:As educators\, we are tasked with guiding students in developing specific skills to aid them in reimagining their role as citizens concerned with social justice and individual growth. As the country and its democratic institutions face tumultuous change\, the American university faces a variety of challenges to humanities and liberal arts education–including our own campus responses to national discussions around diversity\, equity and inclusion. Join professors from the Department of American Culture to discuss challenges\, goals and methods to consider as we work to stay consistent in our pursuit to ensure that diversity\, equity\, and inclusion continue to be effective tools we use to build pedagogies for all student's academic success. UID:131038-21867640@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131038 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Amas,american culture,Arab And Muslim American Studies,Asian/pacific Islander American Studies,latino/a studies,Native American Studies LOCATION:Haven Hall - 3512 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241219T121636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Voice & Opera Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Students from the Department of Voice & Opera perform a recital. UID:130168-21865553@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130168 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123218 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Aprio 101: Get to Know Aprio DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to invite you to \"Aprio 101\"\, a virtual event series designed to help you explore what makes Aprioa top 25 CPA-led business advisory firm. Each session is an hour long\, featuring a deep dive into our company culture\, service areas\, and the many opportunities available through our campus recruiting program.Whether you’re actively seeking a job or just starting to explore your career options\, this series will provide valuable insights and equip you with the knowledge to envision your future with Aprio.Session 1: Meet Aprio: Your Next Career DestinationStart your journey with Aprio by getting to know who we are and what we stand for. Learn how we’ve grown to become one of the fastest-growing CPA firms\, with over 30 offices nationwide and international locations. We’ll highlight our commitment to innovation\, client service\, and what it means to be \"passionate for what’s next.\" You’ll also meet some of our team members who will share why they love being part of the Aprio family. UID:131853-21869320@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131853 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Career Insights-The Path to Markets DESCRIPTION:Join Citi\, the world’s most global bank\, and our Markets divisions for an exciting discussion on how we deliver the firm’s fullbreadth of products and services to win for our clients. Come learn aboutthe different opportunities within Markets and where your skills can takeyou! UID:131157-21867846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131157 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T162046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Lunar New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, January 29th\, 2025\, from 5pm-7:30pm for our Lunar New Year Gathering at 1000 McIntyre.  UID:129725-21864466@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129725 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1000 McIntyre North Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250113T125921 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UUWeekly: Winter Wellness DESCRIPTION:Start the semester strong with a creative and relaxing evening designed to promote wellness during a busy time! Join us on Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\, from 5 PM to 7 PM for an event packed with fun and stress-free activities. Head to the Design Studio to express your creativity with tote bag painting\, then swing by the courtyard for bracelet and necklace making while enjoying delicious snacks. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind\, connect with friends\, and set the tone for a successful semester. Stay tuned for possible student orgs tabling as well. Don’t miss out—see you there! UID:131061-21867661@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131061 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:CCI,cciprograms,center for campus involvement,umix LOCATION:Michigan Union - Courtyard CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T153714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:1/29 Community Meeting - Wellness & Resilience DESCRIPTION:Join the Barger Leadership Institute for a Community Meeting focused on wellness and resilience! At this meeting\, attendees will engage in a competitive art practice and storytelling exercise. Attendees will also be informed of the upcoming Detroit Retreat all while eating Detroit-styled catering. UID:131514-21868686@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131514 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Detroit,Leadership LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor Open Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T172047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 First-Generation Winter Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:The First-Gen Community Dinner is an opportunity for first-generation college students to connect with each other and learn more about the First-Gen Gateway. There will be a featured resource at this event that is dedicated to supporting first-generation students and staff will be available to answer any questions you might have.\n UID:129245-21862373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129245 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T180027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Music Meditation Session + Free Dinner! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening of meditation with live musical accompaniment\, breathing exercises\, insightful discussions\, and a free vegetarian dinner! Open to anyone\, regardless of meditation experience! If you're looking for a place to relax and destress in the middle of your busy week\, this club is for you!  UID:131032-21867618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131032 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:East Quad 1508 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T203327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Tableau Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Elevate your data analytic tool kit and participate in the Business+Tech Data Download: Tableau Bootcamp led by University of Michigan’s Academic Technologist Specialist Shagufta Sami. This hands-on learning experience will guide you through the essentials techniques of Tableau\, a top data visualization tool used by leading employers across multiple industries. Whether you're a beginner or a frequent user looking to enhance your skills or a Tableau expert\, this Bootcamp is your opportunity to gain meaningful insight into the process of turning raw data into impactful\, visual stories.\n\nThis event is part of the Data Download workshop series hosted by Ross Business+Tech.\n\nThis event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.\n\nRegistration is required. UID:130684-21866514@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130684 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R1240 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250127T130713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Ecological Restoration Club Kickoff Meeting DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to join the first meeting of the semester of the Ecological Restoration Club. Learn about club activities and receive educational information about stewardship and restoration. The first meeting includes a presentation from the Ann Arbor A2Zero Ambassador Program's Office of Sustainability Initiatives. Sign up for the Ecological Restoration Club newsletter to learn more about this and future events. UID:131931-21869549@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131931 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:climate change,environmental,Sustainability LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - 1028 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T184500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Explore Your Future at City Year DESCRIPTION:Discover if a year of service in the classroom supporting student growth is right for you. Join this 45-minute-long virtual info session and Q&\;A with a currently serving AmeriCorps Member to learn aboutCity Year and the transferable skills you will gain working with us. CityYear hosts sessions monthly. UID:131147-21867836@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131147 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T123215 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T184500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:PwC Tax - Get to know us! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive session and hear from our PwC Tax Professionals about the many career opportunities within our Tax Practice. Learn more about our tax professionals and how they are involved in a variety of work including compliance\, provision and consulting services.We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Here\, you’ll learn with purpose\, and put your skills to work to make a meaningful difference in the world. Are you ready to get started?Event Date: January 29\, 2025 6:00pm - 6:45pm ETRegister using this link: https://pwc.recsolu.com/app/collect/event/kFMKVzc9zfGd11NxYeDFWg UID:131844-21869311@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131844 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T141102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T210000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences program for weekly Community Hours throughout the semester for a casual\, welcoming environment with instrumental background music and group tables to connect with students in the QMSS community\, get advice and mentorship from QMSS Peer Mentors (upperclassmen in the QMSS minor that are available to talk about the program\, electives\, balancing coursework with your other academic programs and extracurriculars\, looking for and applying to internships and jobs\, and more!)\, work on QMSS coursework (and get help from QMSS GSIs while you're there!)\, and/or study for upcoming exams.\n\nCommunity Hours are designed as a resource to support students in QMSS courses (e.g.\, QMSS 201\, QMSS 301\, QMSS 451)\, but if you're looking for a casual environment to work alongside QMSS students and be part of our community\, you are welcome to join!\n\nLearn more about QMSS Peer Mentors\, and sign up to meet one-on-one instead of dropping in to Community Hours here: https://lsa.umich.edu/qmss/peer-mentoring/meet-the-QMSS-peer-mentors.html\n\nPlease note: QMSS GSIs are only available as resources to QMSS students.\n\n**Community Hours will be located in CCCB room 2460 all semester EXCEPT for Wednesday\, January 29th where they will be in Weiser Hall room 110!** UID:131511-21868673@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131511 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Science,Office Hours,Quantitative Methods,Social Sciences,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T091131 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2025 MLK Symposium: Where Do We Go From Here?: Perspectives on Race\, Democracy and Justice DESCRIPTION:As part of the University of Michigan's MLK Symposium\, please join us for a conversation with three prominent scholars of African American political history about possible futures for movements for racial justice and democratic change during the new presidential administration. Jelani Cobb\, dean of the Columbia School of Journalism\, staff writer for the New Yorker\, and MSNBC political commentator\, will engage with U-M professors Angela Dillard and Stephen Ward in a discussion of the challenges\, and opportunities\, facing advocates for Martin Luther King's vision of racial equality and multiracial democracy in the coming years. Lynette Clemetson\, journalist and director of U-M's Wallace House Center for Journalists\, will serve as moderator for the event.\n\nPresented by the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Department of History\, Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies\, and Wallace House Center for Journalists. Additional support from the Kalt Fund for African American and African History. UID:130373-21865922@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130373 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,African American,african and african american studies,african and afroamerican studies,African Diaspora,Afroamerican,american culture,Anthropology,Black America,black history,Communication And Media,History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,Media,Multicultural,Public Policy,Social Justice,Social Sciences LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T180023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T201500 SUMMARY:Other:Karate Practice DESCRIPTION:\"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility\, and that in critical times\, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.\"\n--Gichin Funakoshi- Founder of Shotokan KarateNew members are always welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Just come to any practice. You may watch a practice or actually participate when you come. If you want to participate\, wear loose fitting clothes\, trim your nails\, and no jewelry. See more information on our website: https://michigan.ska.org/ Winter 2025 Practice Schedule Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:15pm  @  Gretchen's House\, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd Sunday 2:30pm - 4:30pm  @  B225 Medium Multi-purpose Room\, Intramural Sports Building (please complete the liability waiver prior to your first Sunday practice)    Exceptions -- no Sunday practice at IMSB on Jan 26th\, Mar 2nd\, and Mar 9th  UID:130981-21867551@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130981 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gretchen's House CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T180030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T213000 SUMMARY:Other:Swing Ann Arbor: Weekly Beginner Lesson + Social Dance DESCRIPTION:Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes! WHEN:\nJoin us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson\, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm!  COST:\nAdmission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson/are an SAA member Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography UID:131267-21868051@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131267 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Vandenberg Room (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250106T121639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jamie Jordan\, soprano & Daniel Druckman\, percussion DESCRIPTION:Guest artists perform new works for voice and percussion duo featuring the world premiere of a piece by John Arrigo-Nelson and other works by Rob McClure and Edmund Campion. UID:130469-21866057@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T183223 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T204500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Teach For America Corps Info Session DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about Teach For America and jump-starting a purpose-driven career? Join us for an upcoming informational session where you'll discover who we are\, what we do\, and how our programs work. The first 30 minutes will address the most common questions we receive:  1. What is Teach For America? 2. What and where will I teach? 3. What will my salary and finances look like? 4. Howdoes teacher certification work? 5. How will I be trained and supported? Our remaining time will be spent in open Q&\;A\, at whichpoint you can get your specific questions answered. We will also be sending follow-up resources ahead of our application deadline on February 3rd. We hope to see you there!***This session will focus on the Corps Member opportunity. We are now accepting applications for a Summer 2025 training start date for college seniors\, grad students\, and professionals. UID:131863-21869330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131863 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241217T160714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Thornetta Davis DESCRIPTION:Detroit’s Queen of the Blues\n\nInternational singer\, songwriter and Independent recording artist\, was awarded by the Detroit Blues Society “Living Lifetime Achievement Award” and awarded a star on the Canada South Blues Museum “Walk of Fame”. In 2015 Thornetta was crowned “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” in a ceremony by the Detroit Blues Society\, with proclamations from the City of Detroit\, County of Wayne and the State of Michigan. She has performed with and opened for Bob Seger\, Blues Legends such as B.B. King\, Sir Mac Rice\, Ray Charles\, Etta James\, KoKo Taylor\, Johnny Johnson\, Bonnie Raitt and more. \n\nThornetta is a ten time Blues Music Award Nominee including 2024 for best Soul/Blues Artist female and the Winner of the 2023 Blues Music Awards for Best Soul/Blues Artist Female. Thornetta is also winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards. As winner of the 2017 Blues Blast Magazine Music Awards for “Best Soul/Blues Album\, Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine “Coolest Blues Song” Thornetta garnered international attention by winning 1st place in the INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) for “Best Blues Song” (I BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE ALRIGHT) and also receiving the prestigious French 2018 La Academie du Jazz Award for “Best Blues Album” for HONEST WOMAN. UID:129975-21864963@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129975 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T180019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T220000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Star Wars Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Come join some fellow Star Wars fans and watch iconic story arc episodes from Star Wars the Clone Wars! Democracy will choose exactly what episodes we watch day of. Snacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:130786-21866882@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130786 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T143928 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to External Resources for Humanities Scholarship DESCRIPTION:This event has been CANCELLED.\n\nThe Humanities Collaboratory is offering its second annual Research Orientation Series beginning in September 2024. This is a series of four events created for new humanities faculty at the University of Michigan. Participants will leave each event with a clearer understanding of the landscape of humanities scholarship funding and armed with contacts to provide help in the process of finding and applying for funding.\n\nThese events are in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Research and the LSA Research Office. Slides and other information will be shared with participants after the event.\n\nAll events are held at the Collaboratory space\, located in the Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery. UID:128285-21860583@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128285 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applications,Humanities,In Person,Orientation,Scholarship LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery, 100 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250202T180017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Magnum will be competing in Florida Warmup at the University of Southern Florida. UID:130438-21866020@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130438 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:12000 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa FL, 33612 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21865376@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - North Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21864407@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250108T124709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:II Photo Contest Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The International Institute (II) will be exhibiting all photos submitted to the 2024-25 II Photo Contest. The contest was open to all students affiliated with the II and/or its centers and programs\, either through funding or study. \n\nSubmission categories include: \nGo Blue! - Showing U-M pride abroad\nThe World Is Your Classroom - Showing a facet of the student’s research\, work\, or study abroad\nU-M Vision 2034 - Demonstrating impact in life changing education\; human health & well-being\; democracy\, civic & global engagement\; climate action\, sustainability & environmental justice\n\nOn display through January 31\, 2025.\nLocation: Room 547 Weiser Hall\, 5th Floor Gallery Space UID:129465-21862822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129465 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,International Education,international institute,Photo Exhibit,photography,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T063227 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Special Education Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:The Cherokee County School District\, located in a small-town suburban area just 40 minutes northwest of Atlanta is seeking the following candidates for the 2025-2026 School Year:\nSchool Psychologists\nSpeech Language Pathologists\nOccupational Therapists\nPhysical Therapists\nVisual Impairment Teachers\nDeaf Hard of Hearing Teachers\nAutism and EBD Teachers\nWe will be hosting a virtual event to interview our open and prospective job opportunities.  Sign up for a time slot if you are interested! UID:131148-21867837@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131148 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21854996@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867027@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Chimera DESCRIPTION:*Chimera* is an immersive exhibition centered on a newly commissioned film\, also titled *Chimera*\, which fuses elements from Newsome's prior works *Hands Performance* and *Build or Destroy* with a new interquel film that bridges their narratives. This connecting piece explores the origins and journey of the bejeweled figure in flames from *Build or Destroy*\, revealing where they come from and the purpose that led them to Earth. This exhibition reflects a bold shift in Newsome's practice toward sci-fi filmmaking\, layering the architecture of film\, movement\, and world-building to probe themes of identity\, resistance\, and creation. Complete details at https://myumi.ch/kZbyp. UID:130074-21865229@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Exhibition,Film,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21866936@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250117T144257 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Red Summer: Racial Violence in the American Landscape\, 1917-1923 DESCRIPTION:The Red Summer portfolio represents the stories of various locations in the American landscape where racial violence (often characterized as “Race Wars” at the time) erupted between 1917 and 1923. These years of conflict reveal several aspects of racial anxiety that inform our contemporary experience\, including\, though not limited to\; racism\, fear of violent black revolt\, lynching\, poverty\, mass incarceration\, and competition for employment. The term “Red Summer” was first used by James Weldon Johnson to describe the violent attacks against black communities during 1919. \n\nThough the events of the early twentieth century seem to be remote and fading apparitions of an American past\; my work is concerned with the power and influence of our shared historical narrative upon the present. The upheaval of Red Summer occurred approximately fifty years after the American Civil War\, fifty years before the height of the Civil Rights Era\, and three centuries after the first enslaved Africans arrived in English colonies that would become the United States. \n\nThe project combines photographs of the contemporary landscape made at or near the site of racial conflict with fragmented selections of contemporaneous newspaper reporting (1917-1923). In many cases\, the newsprint images include the surrounding stories or advertisements. The combination of the landscape photograph and the reproduction of newspaper fragments (which invade the contemporary with a narrative from the past)\, is a rupture and a conversation on the timeline between past and present. UID:131383-21868343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131383 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,artists,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm. UID:129602-21864027@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T063206 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Steps to Become a Teacher in Florida and Osceola School District Career Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Did you know that if you have at least a bachelor's degree in any area\, you may be eligible for teaching certification? During this virtual information session\, you will learn about the steps to become certified to teach in Florida and get a snapshot of our career opportunities\, benefits\, employee perks\, and more!To receive a meeting link\, register here: https://forms.office.com/r/MMpsLGrGRiThe Osceola School District is located in Centra Florida - https://www.osceolaschools.net/Connect with us!https://www.linkedin.com/company/osceolaschoolsfl/https://www.facebook.com/osceolaschoolsflhttps://www.facebook.com/SDOCHumanResources.   UID:130094-21865309@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130094 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863719@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T143946 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Zumba Gold DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. This class is open to everyone. Come dance to a fusion of Latin and international music at a modified intensity. It's a fun experience and great workout for all the elements of fitness: cardiovascular\, muscular conditioning\, flexibility\, and balance. No experience necessary! Please check in with the instructor to discuss modifications if needed. UID:131679-21869002@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131679 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T094055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:IGCB Graduate Fellow Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Institute for Global Change Biology Graduate Fellow Symposium!\nExplore cutting-edge research advancing our understanding of public health\, sustainability\, and ecology. This event will highlight diverse and impactful projects led by our Graduate Fellows\, showcasing insights that address pressing global challenges. \n\nThursday\, 30 January 2025\n19:15 am - 3:00 pm\; Dana 1024 or https://umich.zoom.us/j/91922723399\n\n** Coffee and lunch provided ** UID:131962-21869582@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131962 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Environment,Global Health,Public Health,Research,Social Justice LOCATION:Dana Building - 1024 or zoom @ https://umich.zoom.us/j/91922723399 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818027@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250127T134227 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Blood Drive at Palmer Commons 1/30 DESCRIPTION:Help the University of Michigan beat Penn State\, Michigan State\, and Wisconsin in the annual Winter Battle\, hosted by Blood Drives United\, in which Big Ten schools compete to see who can raise the most pints of blood. Donate blood on January 30th at the *Palmer Commons—Great Lakes Room* between 10AM and 4PM and save up to three lives! Donors receive a free Big Heart shirt\, a Washtenaw Dairy coupon while supplies last\, and the opportunity to join a drawing for prizes from local businesses. Not free this day? Go to bloodbattle.org to see the full schedule of drives. The Winter Battle runs from January 14 – February 28. UID:131932-21869557@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131932 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:blood,Community Service,competition,Donate,Free,Health & Wellness,Medicine,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Student Org,Volunteer LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241121T141810 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Creating Accessible Images and Videos DESCRIPTION:Accessible course materials play an important role in creating an equitable learning experience for all students. But how do we do it? In this session\, you’ll learn how to create more accessible images (including best practices for charts and diagrams) and video by considering alternative text\, color and contrast\, sizing\, captioning and transcripts\, and even the tools we use to create and share our content. UID:129369-21862554@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129369 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Digital Projects,Instructional Technology,Professional Development,Teaching,technology,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T092045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:January On-Campus Faculty Work Retreats DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a two-hour work session\, followed by hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists\, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research / creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching\, service\, and email take over the semester. Lunch\, after the work session\, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues\, to learn about each others’ research\, to grow professional and social networks\, and to experience the University as a collective.This series of  Work Retreats are open to all ~7\,600 members of the Faculty Senate\, including tenure-track professors\, lecturers\, research faculty\, clinical faculty\, librarians\, archivists\, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office\, is supported by the Office of the Provost\, and is co-sponsored by History of Art Librarian Deirdre Spencer and Art History Librarian Jamie Vander Broek.\nDoors open at 9 AM for optional\, early attendance with refreshments\, with the official session starting at 10am. UID:129603-21864201@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129603 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Hatcher Gallery, Hatcher Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240103T122547 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Workshop: Implicit Bias DESCRIPTION:In this session\, participants will learn to:\nExamine your own background and identities and how these identities shape our experiences and perspectives\nDiscuss how the brain functions\, and relate how unconscious bias is a natural function of the human mind\nIdentify patterns of unconscious bias that influence decision-making processes\nConfront internal biases and practice conscious awareness\nReview strategies to create transformational change in the workplace\n\nYou will benefit by:\nRaising self-awareness\, sparking conversation with others and initiating new actions\nEnhancing your professional and personal effectiveness on and off the job\nPositively influencing personal and organizational decisions\nCreating stronger and more positive work relationships with others\n\nAudience:\nAll LSA staff\, faculty\, graduate students\, and undergraduates currently employed in LSA are welcome to attend. It is recommended that participants complete this course before enrolling in the Microaggressions workshop. External guests may request to join as space allows. UID:110118-21865283@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/110118 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism DESCRIPTION:Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison)\, this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art\, 1650-1850.\n \nIn recent times\, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections\, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries\, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works\, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.\n \nPieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet\, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden\, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.  \n \nIn this online exhibition\, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery\, which will open in early 2021\, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. \n \nBy challenging our own practice\, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display\, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles\, and fails to settle for\, simple narratives. \n \n“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed\, so ornate\, so planned\, they call attention to themselves\; arrest us with intentionality and purpose\, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.” \n \n— Toni Morrison\n\nLead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost\, the U-M Arts Initiative\, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.\n  UID:84303-21621506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T121510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Impossible Conversations DESCRIPTION:Impossible Conversations is an exhibition and film installation by artists and filmmakers\, Pratāp Rughani and David Chung. The film centers a seemingly impossible dialogue between Arno Michaelis\, a former Neo-Nazi gang founder and Pardeep Kaleka\, son of the Sikh Temple President\, Satwant Singh Kaleka\, one of seven people killed in the shooting attack at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple (Gurudwara) by a white supremacist in 2012. \n \nThe film installation explores what happens when – for over a decade – Pardeep and Arno committed to a path of restorative communication - to listen deeply and connect with what motivates each other in the genesis and aftermath of atrocity.\nHow does healing begin? From the toxic polarization\, division and extreme racist violence that resulted in one of the worst mass shootings at a religious site in American history\, Pardeep insists that complete healing must eventually be a collective process for all\, to liberate both sides.\nAt Stamps Gallery\, Impossible Conversations will be accompanied by a dialogue and research room as well as photomurals that expand on the themes of restorative justice\, gun violence\, and how to sustain difficult dialogues to combat extremism and toxic polarization. \nExhibition curated by Srimoyee Mitra. Impossible Conversations has been supported in part by the Arts Research: Incubation &\; Acceleration (ARIA) program of The University of Michigan Office of the Vice President Research and the Arts Initiative\, Institute of Firearm Prevention Pilot Grant\, the Stamps School of Art and Design\, and the University of the Arts London. \nExhibition Programs\nAn Opening Screening\, Talkback\, and Reception will take place on Friday\, January 17\, 2025 from 5:30 – 8 p.m.\, and a Symposium will take place on Saturday\, January 18\, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. \nAbout the Artists\nPratāp Rughani is a writer and non-fiction filmmaker. His work develops documentary practice to enable people of radically different perspectives come into relation\, sometimes in the aftermath of violence and atrocity for example in South Africa\, Aboriginal Australia\, Europe\, Rwanda and the USA. Configuring a pro-filmic space to enable shared “witnessing” and the path towards restorative justice is a driving force in “Impossible Conversations” evolving through his practice in over thirty documentary films and exhibitions for BBC TV\, Channel 4\, Modern Art Oxford\, galleries and activist groups. The ethics of giving sustained attention to the experiences of marginalized\, excluded or sometimes reviled “others” and bringing them in relationship to the broader culture is central to his research into ethics of storytelling and the development of “Restorative Narrative.”\nRughani writes widely on the ethics of creative practice\, serves on several editorial Boards\, has won awards for film\, teaching\, and research\, and is Professor of Documentary Practices at the University of the Arts\, London.\nDavid Chung is an acclaimed visual artist and filmmaker. His work focuses on how identities are shaped in immigrant communities and the challenges of refugees as they integrate into new homelands.\nChung has exhibited his drawings\, prints\, and video installations at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts\, the Asia Society\, the Walker Arts Center\, the Studio Museum in Harlem\, the Gwangju Biennale\, the Smithsonian Institution\, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art\, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Chung has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and the National Board Film Board of Canada's Award for Best Documentary Film. He was the 2013 Kim Koo Visiting Professor at Harvard University. \nChung is a professor and the director of the MFA Graduate Program at the University of Michigan Penny W. Stamps School of Art &\; Design. UID:129114-21862248@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241217T091825 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T115000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Take Command Of Your Dissertation With Microsoft Word DESCRIPTION:You are an expert in your field\, but you may not be an expert in Rackham’s rules around properly formatting your dissertation or thesis. This 50-minute online workshop will save you hours of time in creating your dissertation — and in any other writing you do with Microsoft Word.\n\nIn this online workshop\, the experts from the University Library will introduce you to lesser-known features of Microsoft Word that can help you ensure consistent formatting through the document\, as well as manage margin size\, insert captions\, and create an automatic Table of Contents\, List of Figures\, or a List of Tables. You’ll also learn about support resources and people who are available to answer your questions when you run into problems.\n\nPlease visit https://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/upcoming/tag/dissertations to register for this session\, and receive the Zoom link. UID:101962-21865204@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/101962 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:dissertation,Graduate Students,research,writing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250115T181509 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T110100 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Stampede DESCRIPTION:Born from their passion for the arts\, The Stampede is a student-led organization building a new space for artists. In September 2023\, four undergraduates united with a simple mission: to create a space for showcasing exciting new art work. They established a foundation and worked to build a buzz through outreach and excitement. The Stampede first hosted a pop-up exhibition (party) at a friend's house\, exhibiting 53 pieces of original work\, with food\, drink\, and music\, and a smashing turnout from the local community. They have since evolved\, developed an infrastructure\, and grown into a platform for dynamic art work.\nToday\, The Stampede curates and facilitates exhibitions and events that bring together artists\, writers\, and musicians. From pop-ups and art markets to concerts and gallery shows\, they provide a vibrant platform for creativity for the community. The organization has broken new ground on multiple accounts to pave new ways for artists today and tomorrow\; bridging the divide between student and school. Functioning as an artist collective\, The Stampede focus on creating large-scale artworks\, promotional materials\, and merchandise for their events.\nThis exhibition offers a glimpse behind the scenes of The Stampede: its origins\, current endeavors\, and future aspirations. Since its inception\, The Stampede has continuously surprised with its growth and transformation. Committed to providing opportunities for artists\, they will keep hosting events for their community and friends.\nJoin The Stampede in their journey\; they invite you to... RUN WITH US! UID:130870-21867202@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240620T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T110200 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins DESCRIPTION:Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA\, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home\, placemaking\, labor\, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body\, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade\, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley\, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.\nArtist’s bio:\nMichelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist\, educator\, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting\, bead weaving\, embroidery\, jewelry\, transparent film installations\, painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story\, re-make\, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx\, Chicanx\, Mexican\, and Texican peoples. \n\nRecently\, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan\, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania)\, Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen\, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas\, TX). UID:122384-21848831@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T134310 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engineering an Inclusive Culture and Learning Environment DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Workforce development in engineering is crucial to meeting the growing demand for skilled professionals in local and global projects. This talk is inspired by and grounded in my prior work studying the intersection of engineering education and workforce development\, highlighting the importance of bridging gaps between working professionals\, faculty\, and students to sustain a robust talent pool. Drawing from my experiences in engineering education research within the civil engineering field\, I will share my methodological approaches\, employing qualitative case study methods. I will also present findings that make implications for addressing critical challenges in engineering education. The presentation is going to conclude with a discussion of future research directions\, including improving mentoring practices\, nurturing professional development opportunities and environment\, and fostering academic success for engineering students. This talk aims to encourage collaborative efforts to build inclusive and effective learning environments.\n\nBiography: Dr. Hwangbo Bae\, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan\, focuses on professional development\, mentoring practices\, and cultural capital in engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Florida\, and MS and BS from Virginia Tech. His research explores the people aspects of engineering\, emphasizing acquisition of professional skills\, career preparation\, and fostering inclusive learning environment for underrepresented groups\, particularly Asian women in civil engineering. Grounded in qualitative research\, he primarily employs Yin's case study approach. Through his research\, he aims to foster learning environments where engineering students receive sufficient mentoring and professional development opportunities for their career advancement. UID:131472-21868506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131472 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biomedical Engineering,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering,Diversity Equity And Inclusion,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Materials Science,Mechanical Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Michigan Robotics,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences,Research,Stem LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Presentation Room 1180 and Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T063243 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:McKenney's Career Fair Prep Workshop! DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to make the most out of your next career fair? Join McKenney's for a virtual workshop designed to equip you with the essential tools and strategies to stand out to potential employers. Whether you're a student\, recent graduate\, or looking to make a career change\, this session will help you approach career fairs with confidence. UID:131839-21869306@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131839 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T112051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Grad's Guide to Flexing Financially w/ Erika Moore DESCRIPTION:This event is exclusively for College of Engineering graduate students. A light lunch is provided for those who join us in the Lurie Engineering Center.As a grad student\, you’re juggling research\, papers\, and probably some late-night snacks. But one thing you can’t afford to neglect? Your financial future! Whether you’re eyeing a career that pays off big-time or just trying to survive on a student budget\, this class is your financial game plan.Join our guest presenter\, Dr. Erika Moore\, for a special class for graduate students. She is a scientist\, professor\, and a financially savvy superhero! After tackling a mountain of student loans while juggling grad school\, side hustles\, and late-night study sessions\, she not only earned her Ph.D. but also paid off every penny of her debt. Now\, she’s on a mission to teach her students the financial tricks she wishes she’d known sooner\, helping them navigate the world of higher education—without the stress of debt hanging over their heads. Class Breakdown:1. Budgeting & Saving (Because Grad School Isn’t Cheap)We know those student loans are real\, but that doesn’t mean you can’t manage your money like a pro! Learn the best budgeting strategies—whether it’s the 50/30/20 Rule\, or the classic Zero-Based Budget—to stretch your dollars without sacrificing your lifestyle. We’ll also discuss the importance of financial goal setting and building an emergency fund so you never have to hit \"pause\" on your goals.2. Making Investments (Channel Your Inner Shark)\nWant to get in on the next big thing? Whether you're eyeing the stock market\, exploring real estate\, or thinking about your retirement\, we'll teach you how to make your money work for you—no complicated jargon\, just easy-to-understand tools like Roth IRAs\, brokerage accounts\, and more. Get ready to diversify your financial portfolio like a true investor!3. Navigating Career Moves & Money (Planning Your Own Glow-Up)\nIf you’ve seen those “how I went from broke to CEO” success stories\, you know it takes smart planning. We'll guide you through estimating your expenses after graduation\, planning for life after college\, and aligning your future career with your financial goals. It's never too early to think about retirement—even if you're just starting your journey.Meet Your Money MentorDr. Erika Moore is an Assistant Professor within the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland\, College Park\, where she serves as the Principal Investigator of the Moore Lab and is also the President of Moore Wealth\, Inc. She has created national scholarships and serves as a seminar speaker for multiple organizations throughout the United States. Dr. Moore is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has been featured in CNBC\, Forbes\, and BuzzFeed. Moore Wealth Inc. has been awarded the Constellation Prize for Financial Literacy and Equity for empowering historically excluded students to pursue STEM careers through financial literacy. UID:128460-21860853@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128460 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Lurie Engineering Center | ABC Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T112051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Grad's Guide to Flexing Financially w/ Erika Moore DESCRIPTION:This event is exclusively for College of Engineering graduate students. A light lunch is provided for those who join us in the Lurie Engineering Center.As a grad student\, you’re juggling research\, papers\, and probably some late-night snacks. But one thing you can’t afford to neglect? Your financial future! Whether you’re eyeing a career that pays off big-time or just trying to survive on a student budget\, this class is your financial game plan.Join our guest presenter\, Dr. Erika Moore\, for a special class for graduate students. She is a scientist\, professor\, and a financially savvy superhero! After tackling a mountain of student loans while juggling grad school\, side hustles\, and late-night study sessions\, she not only earned her Ph.D. but also paid off every penny of her debt. Now\, she’s on a mission to teach her students the financial tricks she wishes she’d known sooner\, helping them navigate the world of higher education—without the stress of debt hanging over their heads. Class Breakdown:1. Budgeting & Saving (Because Grad School Isn’t Cheap)We know those student loans are real\, but that doesn’t mean you can’t manage your money like a pro! Learn the best budgeting strategies—whether it’s the 50/30/20 Rule\, or the classic Zero-Based Budget—to stretch your dollars without sacrificing your lifestyle. We’ll also discuss the importance of financial goal setting and building an emergency fund so you never have to hit \"pause\" on your goals.2. Making Investments (Channel Your Inner Shark)\nWant to get in on the next big thing? Whether you're eyeing the stock market\, exploring real estate\, or thinking about your retirement\, we'll teach you how to make your money work for you—no complicated jargon\, just easy-to-understand tools like Roth IRAs\, brokerage accounts\, and more. Get ready to diversify your financial portfolio like a true investor!3. Navigating Career Moves & Money (Planning Your Own Glow-Up)\nIf you’ve seen those “how I went from broke to CEO” success stories\, you know it takes smart planning. We'll guide you through estimating your expenses after graduation\, planning for life after college\, and aligning your future career with your financial goals. It's never too early to think about retirement—even if you're just starting your journey.Meet Your Money MentorDr. Erika Moore is an Assistant Professor within the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland\, College Park\, where she serves as the Principal Investigator of the Moore Lab and is also the President of Moore Wealth\, Inc. She has created national scholarships and serves as a seminar speaker for multiple organizations throughout the United States. Dr. Moore is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has been featured in CNBC\, Forbes\, and BuzzFeed. Moore Wealth Inc. has been awarded the Constellation Prize for Financial Literacy and Equity for empowering historically excluded students to pursue STEM careers through financial literacy. UID:128460-21866118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128460 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T141055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Automotive Company Day DESCRIPTION:This event is intended for U-M Ann Arbor College of Engineering Students\, as well as LSA declared Computer Science\, Data Science and Physics students.\n\nCompany Days provide organizations with an opportunity to recruit Michigan Engineering students and/or have casual conversations to enhance an organization’s visibility and increase brand awareness. Organizations may attend for recruiting and/or networking purposes. Companies participating in this company day are part of the automotive industry.\n\nMore event details are available within Career Fair Plus. UID:130277-21865697@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130277 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241205T090139 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\nOpening Reception: January 24\, 2025\, 4:30 to 5:30 PM\n\nOpen January 28 – February 7\, 2025\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:129683-21864312@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241213T113903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | Do Victims and Survivors Voices Reach Society? Changes to the Support System for Gender-based Violence in Japan DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 110\, Weiser Hall\, and virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. \n\nRegister for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/mZzR5.\n \n Gender-based violence\, such as sexual assault and intimate partner violence\, is a serious social and health problem. In 2017\, Japan's criminal code on sexual violence was amended for the first time in 110 years. Behind this movement is a long history of victims and survivors fighting for change in Japanese society. This presentation will highlight recent major changes in the support system for gender-based violence in Japan\, as well as the backstory and remaining challenges.\n \n Sachiko Kita\, PhD\, RN\, CNW\, PHN\, is a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Japanese Studies (CJS) at the University of Michigan. Her primary research focuses on preventing and ending gender-based violence (GBV)\, particularly intimate partner violence\, child abuse\, and sexual assault\, and promoting holistic recovery among such survivors. She has conducted several studies on GBV for over 15 years in collaboration with health professionals\, service providers\, stakeholders\, and national and international academics.\n \n *This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.*\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:129973-21864957@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129973 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Asian Languages And Cultures,Gender,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T131500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Epic Virtual DEI Info Session & Tech Talk Spring 2025 (EST) DESCRIPTION:Epic is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming employer information session! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students from all backgrounds to discover the diverse and exciting career paths available at Epic. You'll also have the chance to hear directly from our tech experts during a special tech talk\, where they’ll share how Epic designs software with accessibility at the forefront.Epic is a healthcare software company headquartered in Madison\,WI\, with customers in all 50 states and even internationally. We design\, build\, and implement applications for everything from hospital scheduling to supporting medical specialties to hospital billing. About 78 percentof the US population is cared for by Epic software! By attending this session\, you will have the opportunity to gain insights into our company's inclusive workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our global community. Join us at:https://epicmeet.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nKyD4qy3TpiTrBFHmo-0cQLearn more about Epic and our roles here and be sure to follow us on Handshake:• TikTok• LinkedIn (It's Award Winning!)• Instagram UID:129551-21863618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129551 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T121714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eric Whitmer\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Musicology PhD student Eric Whitmer performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:131452-21868488@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131452 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T130940 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:More than Gray: Reimagining Early America in Full Color DESCRIPTION:The American past was lived in full color\, but this vibrant history can be easily missed in surviving evidence. You can’t deny that there’s something about a black-and-white photograph that feels… stuffy. With portraits showing people with their shirts buttoned right to the neck and everything in shades of gray and brown\, our imaginations can incline to thinking of the past as a bit staid\, if not downright dull. But look a little closer\, and you’ll see signs that the fashion choices available to those who came before us were more colorful than you might first think. From the fabrics they wore\, to the games they played\, or the books they read\, their world was alive with bright hues. This exhibit invites you to reimagine history with a fuller color palette and picture the vibrancy and joy that just might be hidden behind the unsmiling photographs.\n\nExhibition opening weekdays from 12-4. UID:130748-21866730@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130748 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T151818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Remembering Fred T. Korematsu’s WWII Legacy DESCRIPTION:University of Michigan Asian Pacific American Law Students Association and\nThe Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission host\nRemembering Fred T. Korematsu’s WWII Legacy\,\nEqual Protection Transgressions Then and Now\non Fred T. Korematsu Day in Michigan \n\nFred T. Korematsu was one of many American citizens of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated during World War II. He is famous for his defying the government’s order to report to an assembly center. Fred Korematsu appealed his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court\, which ruled against him in 1944. Years later\, his conviction was vacated by the U.S. District Court of Northern California. Fred’s courage and activism was recognized by his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton in 1998. In 2023\, Governor Whitmer signed into law Fred T. Korematsu Day. Fred T. Korematsu is now honored by the state of Michigan for a day in his name in perpetuity.\nDale Minami is a lawyer\, partner and cofounder of Minami & Tamaki LLP in San Francisco. Mr. Minami was Fred Korematsu’s lawyer for the 1983 coram nobis “writ of error” case that successfully sought to vacate the criminal conviction of Fred Korematsu in 1944. \nMary Kamidoi is a former WWII incarceree incarcerated at Rohwer Camp in Arkansas. Ms. Kamidoi will talk about her personal eye witness recollections about the incarceration. \nMatthew L.M. Fletcher is the Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor of Law in the Michigan Law School\, and teaches in the Department of American Culture. Professor Fletcher will address the Equal Protection and Due Process transgressions the WWII incarcerees faced\, and the transgressions that continue to occur today.\n \nLocation: Jeffries Hall\, Room 1020\, Thursday\, January 30\, 2025\, 12:00 pm\n\nFor More Information\, \nContact Nate Sumimoto\, UM APALSA political action chair at sumimoto@umich.edu \n\nCo-sponsored by Department of American Culture\, A/PIA Studies\, JACL Detroit and\nUniversity of Michigan Alumni Association AAPI Club UID:131323-21868178@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131323 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,Alumni,American Culture,Apia,Asia,Asian American,Asian American Studies,Asian/pacific Islander American Studies,Discussion,ethics,Free,History,immigration,In Person,Law,Lecture,Politics,Social Impact,Southeast Asia,Storytelling,Talk LOCATION:Jeffries Hall - 1020 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241022T145044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Sticky Particles for Health and Healing DESCRIPTION:Sticky Particles for Health and Healing\nPaula Hammond\, Ph.D.\nVice Provost for Faculty and Institute Professor\nMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)\n\nTHURSDAY\, January 30\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 PM \nDENT G550 \nFaculty Host: Dr. David Kohn\nSponsored by TEAM and the BMSP Dr. Craig Lecture Award\n\n*CE credit will be given to the School of Dentistry Faculty. If you would like CE credit\, please sign in at the seminar. UID:128184-21860404@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128184 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:academic medicine,Biology,Biosciences,Health Science,Health Sciences,Medicine,Science,seminar LOCATION:Dental & W.K. Kellogg Institute - G550 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250108T121650 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T124500 SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes DESCRIPTION:Join us as Professor Nicole Keller performs a 30-minute organ recital.\n\nThe University of Michigan Organ Department presents Division Street Pipes\, a new pipe organ recital series\, in collaboration with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, located just blocks from the heart of Kerrytown.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts will take place on Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Each recital will feature talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. \n\nPerformances begin on January 16\, 2025\, and will occur every Thursday until April 24 (with the exception of April 17\, Maundy Thursday). UID:130722-21866578@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130722 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T125048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T143000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Bridging Legal Worlds: Jewish Women as Litigants before a German Imperial Supreme Court DESCRIPTION:In 1495\, Germany’s Imperial Chamber Court (Reichskammergericht) was founded as the institution that oversaw the adoption of Roman law as Germany’s imperial civil law. In 1511\, a Jewish woman named Elena\, who sued her husband and his lover for violating Jewish law (halakha)\, became the first Jewish litigant before this new tribunal\, opening the doors of the highest level of the imperial legal system to many Jews who would follow suit. Focusing on the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries\, this lecture will explore the experiences of Jewish women who traversed legal and religious boundaries to litigate before this supreme imperial court and other competing imperial courts. This talk will consider previously untapped court cases from this period as invaluable sources for illuminating the lives of these women\, the ways in which they navigated Jewish\, imperial\, and local laws\, and how their litigation helped fashion Jews’ legal standing in the eyes of imperial jurists.\n\n\nTamar Menashe is the Jay and Leslie Cohen assistant professor in Emory University’s history department and the Tam institute for Jewish Studies. Menashe’s work focuses on the intersections of the law with gender\, culture\, and Christian-Jewish relations\, primarily in the German Lands in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. She holds a BA from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem\, and MA\, Mphil and PhD from Columbia University (2022). Her dissertation “The Imperial Supreme Court and Jews in Cross-Confessional Legal Cultures in Germany\, 1495–1690” won the 2022 Fritz Stern Dissertation Prize for the best doctoral dissertation on a topic in German history written at a North American university. She is currently revising her dissertation for a publication as a book titled People of the Law: Jewish Litigation and Minority Belonging in Early Modern Germany. Prior to joining the Emory faculty in 2023\, Menashe was a Fellow at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She was the 2023 Preyer scholar of the American Society for Legal history and the 2023-2024 Gerald Westheimer Early Career Fellow at the Leo Baeck Institute New York-Berlin. UID:129592-21863822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129592 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:International,Jewish Studies,Law,Middle East Studies,Philosophy LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - 2022 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240703T133812 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to Leadership at U-M DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:123166-21867421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123166 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Leadership,Professional Development,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T121715 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:131453-21868489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131453 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868550@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:International Center - Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123140 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:International Students Career Series: How to Navigate Small Talk DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, many people participate in what is called \"small talk\"\, where you make conversation with strangers or acquaintances about non-controversial topics\, such as the weather\, sports\, or popular television shows. “Small talk” is one of the ways in American culture to chat about harmless topics in order to establish a connection and start to build a friendship. For example\, while waiting for an interview\, in line at a M-Den\, or in an elevator on campus\, don’t be startled if a stranger says something to you like\, “Did you watch the FootballGame last night? What a game!” They might also make a joke about the long line you’re both in\, or comment on the current situation. If you areinterested in learning more about \"small talk\"\, now it’s your chance to sign up for this workshop on how to navigate small talk as an international student. In this workshop\, we will educate you on what is small talk and you will also have the chance to practice small talk with Peers! UID:129762-21864532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129762 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123145 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Internship Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here:https://https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/11671684Are you ready to start searching for a great internship? Do you have a few ideas\, but you’re not sure where to get started? Let's talk about search strategy!! Get real-time\, personalized support by checking out the in person Internship Lab. You’ll be guided by one of our Career Coaches who has designed this experience to provide you strategies\, tools\, andmotivation to get on the right track with searching for internships. Chat with folks from the University Career Center to explore Handshake\, the University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) and to learn about other tools you can use to build a great job/internship search strategy. **If you're not sure what you're interested in\, consider making an \"Exploring Major/Career Option\" appointment to get started clarifying your interests with a career coach in a 1-on-1 setting. Recent Grads: If you are an alumni\, you will not be able to access the link due the University’s policy of discontinuing alumni Zoom accounts 30 days after graduation. Please contact careercenter@umich.edu with the subject line “Recent Grad Help” to receive either a recording of the session or to be set up with a 1:1. Include the name of the workshop/event in your email. UID:130271-21865659@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130271 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123204 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T144500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:NE ScribeAmerica Virtual Information Session 1/30/2025 DESCRIPTION:Are you looking at a future career in healthcare and need clinical experience?  If so\, join us for our upcoming virtual info session to learn more about our medical scribe positions!   If you are unable to attend this session\, no worries we are offering several other sessions throughout the month!  Click on the RSVP link above to find a time that works with your schedule.   UID:131258-21868043@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131258 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T132045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions about internships! During this informal\, conversational session\, University Career Center and Rackham staff will answer your questions about doing an internship as a doctoral student. UID:130157-21865541@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130157 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241219T121527 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions about internships! During this informal\, conversational session\, University Career Center and Rackham staff will answer your questions about doing an internship as a doctoral student.\nTopics we will cover include:\n\nHow to talk to your advisor about making an internship a part of your graduate training\nAnswering questions about Rackham’s Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program\nStrategies for looking for internships\nThe benefits of doing an internship as a doctoral student\nHow to make the most of an internship\nTips for writing cover letters and resumes for internships\nOther questions you have about graduate internships\n\nThe second half of the session will include a panel of past Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellows to answer questions.\n\nIf you have any questions technical issues with this workshop\, please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.\nIf you have any questions regarding Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowships\, please contact rack-intern@umich.edu.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/wyxk3.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:130160-21865545@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130160 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123224 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions about internships! During this informal\, conversational session\, University Career Center and Rackham staff will answer your questions about doing an internship as a doctoral student.Topics we will cover include:How to talk to your advisor about making an internship a part of your graduate trainingAnswering questions about Rackham’s Doctoral Intern Fellowship ProgramStrategies for looking for internshipsThe benefits of doing an internship as a doctoral studentHow to make the most of an internshipTips for writing cover letters and resumes for internshipsOther questions you have about graduate internshipsThe second half of the session will include a panel of past Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellows to answer questions. If you have any questions technical issues with this workshop\, please email rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu.If you have any questions regardingRackham Doctoral Intern Fellowships\, please contact rack-intern@umich.edu. https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/88081 UID:131739-21869179@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Rackham, Assembly Hall, 915 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T151703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Pause Café: French Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:All Language Levels Welcome!\n\nPractice your French speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Get advice on courses and discuss study abroad programs. Free coffee\, tea\, and light snacks. Located in the RLL Commons (4314\, large conference room in center hallway).\n\nFor more information\, please contact Alan Ames at alanames@umich.edu UID:130920-21867353@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130920 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Coffee,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Food,Free,French,Games,Global,Humanities,In Person,Interactive,intercultural,Language,multicultural,Networking,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Talk LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123155 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Get to Know the Disney College Program DESCRIPTION:Come join Recruiters with Disney Programs Recruitment Team\, for a virtual engagement session where they will help you learn more about the Disney College Program and discuss the living\, learning and earning components offered. This 60-minute session aims to inform you about the Disney College Program and get you excited to learn more about this opportunity of a lifetime! UID:130678-21866509@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130678 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T125001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to tea\, coffee\, light refreshments\, and conviviality in a beautiful\, historic setting. UID:124348-21868967@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124348 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Contemporary Literature,Creative Writing,Department Of English Language And Literature,Faculty,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Hopwood Program,Literary Arts,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Undergraduate Students,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123157 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:What Does Great Teaching Look Like in Action? DESCRIPTION:Curious about what great teaching looks like at Brooke Charter Schools? Join us to learn more!At Brooke\, we revere teaching as an intellectual profession and we believe that great teachers are made\,not born. We define great teaching as ensuring that every student is bothCHALLENGED and KNOWN. Join us for a virtual professional development session to learn more about what our teaching philosophy looks like inaction and how our definition of great teaching supports our goal of becoming an anti-racist organization.If you are interested in learning from and about one of the top-performing charter schools in the Boston area\, join us for a transformational webinar!!! UID:130838-21867125@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130838 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T171015 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Learning Seminar — Which resolution of singularities do we want? DESCRIPTION:. UID:131766-21869216@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131766 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250117T082855 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe metabolic underpinnings of immune cells in various inflamed tissues\, such as the implant microenvironment or the diseased heart\, are poorly understood. For instance\, polylactide (PLA) is the most widely used biopolymer in medicine. Yet\, for decades\, PLA had been thought to activate immune cells by reducing surrounding pH because PLA biodegrades into monomers and oligomers of lactic acid. During my talk\, I will discuss an alternative paradigm underscoring immune cell metabolism (immunometabolism) as the pivotal determinant of the proinflammatory versus pro-regenerative tissue microenvironment with biodegradable and non-biodegradable biomaterial examples. Further related to tissue engineering\, I will present on reversing established cardiac dysfunction and fibrosis in heart failure (following myocardial infarction) via targeted and enzyme-responsive nanomaterials. Finally\, I will unveil my vision to revolutionize therapeutic strategies for the various phenotypes of heart failure by leveraging the metabolic underpinnings of immune and stromal cell populations\, thereby engineering next-generation clinical interventions that shape the future of medicine.\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94337625486 UID:131335-21868203@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131335 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Michigan Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T143541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Other:ELO | Entrepreneurship & Innovation Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurship & Innovation Popup (ELO Sponsored)\nThursday January 30\, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | UMSI Engagement Center \n\nThis pop-up event is an opportunity for students to bring an idea or prototype at any stage and discuss it with others\, including the +Impact Studio at Ross and other mentors. Ideas can come from past projects or independent endeavors\, or they can be newly brainstormed. Students interested in exploring entrepreneurship and innovation within U-M and in their own communities will have the chance to connect in a supportive environment.\n\nRegister to attend here: http://umsi.info/elo-register UID:131594-21868793@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131594 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engaged Learning Office LOCATION:UMSI Central - Great Room 200 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250127T093905 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T162000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Department of Astronomy 2024-2025 Colloquium Series Presents: DESCRIPTION:\"Unveiling Complex Kinematics of Hot Gas in Galaxy Clusters with XRISM\"\n\nThe recent launch of the XRISM observatory has opened a new era of high-energy astrophysics. Resolve\, the primary instrument on XRISM\, provides high-resolution (~5 eV) X-ray spectra of various X-ray sources\, including extended sources like galaxy clusters. This capability enables direct kinematic mapping of hot gas in many galaxy clusters for the first time. In this talk\, I will highlight some of the results from observations of galaxy clusters taken during the first year of the mission. In particular\, I will discuss a “double-cascade” of velocities found in the core of the Perseus cluster\, stormy weather of the Coma cluster and unusual properties of the velocity power spectrum\, gas kinematic properties in a relaxed cluster A2029 out to cosmologically interesting radii\, among other exciting results. UID:131902-21869393@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131902 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:astronomy,astrophysics LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241224T154244 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T220000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Leadership Crisis Challenge DESCRIPTION:The application window for the 2025 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday\, January 8!\n\nABOUT\nLeadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis\, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as they unfold\, while leveraging the expertise of communication coaches\, faculty\, and a board of directors made up of esteemed U-M alumni\, to prepare for a press conference attended by real members of the media.\n\nLCC is open to ALL U-M students. There are two levels of competition—graduate and undergraduate. Two undergraduate teams and two graduate teams will receive a scholarship\, split among participants. In addition to the competition\, there will be educational workshops\, a networking session\, and access to the Big House field.\n\nDon't miss out on this amazing\, one-of-a-kind opportunity! Apply by January 22.\n\nAGENDA \nThursday\, January 30\, approx. 4–10 PM\nMichigan Ross\n\nFriday\, January 31\, approx. 9 AM–5 PM\nJack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium\n • Boardroom Presentation: Teams will be assigned a 55-minute window to present to\, and receive feedback from\, a board of directors in the morning or early afternoon\n • Press Conference: The final round of competition begins at 3 PM and ends by 5 PM\nSee the full agenda on our website. \n\nTIME COMMITMENT\nApproximately 10 hours over 2 days\n\nQuestions? Email Sanger at rossleaders@umich.edu. UID:127828-21859763@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127828 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Business,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,Leadership,Networking,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ross School of Business CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T102152 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bodily Responses to Conflict and Techniques to Soothe the Nervous System DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop will explore how the body reacts to conflict and disagreement in discussions and dialogues. Participants will gain an understanding of these physiological responses and learn practical techniques to calm their own nervous systems. For those in facilitator roles\, the workshop will also cover strategies to help soothe the nervous systems of others during challenging discussions.\n\n- Audience: U-M only (students\, faculty and staff)\n- Level: Introductory\n- Facilitator(s): Jacob Foster\n\nABOUT DIFFICULT DIALOGUES\nDifficult Dialogues Meet the Moment Initiative is made possible though partnership between LSA Undergraduate Education\; Division of Student Life\; U-M Year of Democracy\, Civic Empowerment\, and Global Engagement\; Stephen M. Ross School of Business\; Raoul Wallenberg Institute\; The Program on Intergroup Relations\; and Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center. Find workshops\, coaching\, and more at myumi.ch/difficult-dialogues. UID:131649-21868881@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131649 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Intergroup Dialogue,Professional Development,Well-being,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123127 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T163000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:CANCELLED Behind the Scenes: MEC’s Impact on Schools DESCRIPTION:Curious about what it’s like to work in a school with Michigan Education Corps? Join our internal coach and team member(s) for an in-depth look at the daily experiences of our members and the significant impact they have on students. Our discussion will cover a typical day in the life of an MEC member\, highlighting the various tasks and responsibilities they undertake. We will also address common misconceptions about working in schools and how the reality often differs. Our panelists will share their initial expectations and how their experiences have shaped their understanding of the role. Additionally\, we will discuss the challenges our members face and the strategies they use to overcome them. Managing classroom behaviors\, scheduling interventions\, and communicating with teachersare all part of the job. Our panelists will share their tips and techniques for handling these challenges! At the end of this session\, you will beable to ask questions to the members and internal coach.   UID:123499-21851003@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123499 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250113T141822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:DE Seminar: On the traveling and stationary wave problems for a system of viscous shallow water equations DESCRIPTION:There is a rich history of the study of traveling wave solutions to the free boundary Euler equations \n- otherwise known as the water wave problem\; nevertheless\, it is only within the last six years\nthat the analogous study of traveling wave solutions to free boundary fluids with viscosity - such\nas the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations - has commenced. Even more recently\, this traveling\nwave study has expanded to a larger family of dissipative fluid systems including compressible flows\,\nfluids obeying Darcy’s law\, and the shallow water equations.\nThis talk focuses specifically on the shallow water equation’s version of the water wave problem.\nThe shallow water equations\, which are derived from the free boundary Navier-Stokes equations\nwith Navier slip boundary conditions via a rescaling\, asymptotic expansion\, and depth-averaging\nprocedure\, are both mathematically and computationally important. For these equations we shall\ndiscuss three recent results: (1) the traveling wave problem and the limits of vanishing viscosity\nand capillarity\, (2) the existence of families of two-dimensional roll wave solutions\, and (3) the\nstationary wave problem with variable bathymetry and the nature of large solutions.\nThese theorems are unified by the fact the main engine of their proofs is the implicit function\ntheorem\, although each result utilizes a different manifestation. These are a Nash-Moser variant\nto handle derivative loss\, a multiparameter bifurcation theorem\, and an analytic global implicit\nfunction theorem. UID:129406-21862656@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129406 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T134213 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Thursday Seminar Series - Eco-metabolomics and the cryptic chemical traits that underpin plant ecology DESCRIPTION:Fundamental hypotheses concerning the maintenance and generation of diversity in ecological communities posit a central role for the differences among plants in metabolites that function as defenses against herbivores and pathogens. Yet the vast diversity of plant chemical defenses has traditionally precluded community-level studies of chemical ecology. Here\, I use untargeted metabolomics based on mass spectrometry to identify\, classify\, and compare the structures of >10\,000 unique foliar metabolites from 314 tree species recorded in the BCI 50-ha forest dynamics plot and >20\,000 metabolites from 906 species sampled in 16 1-ha forest plots representing an elevational gradient in the tropical Andes in Bolivia. I ask whether species metabolomes define niches by i) contributing to density-dependent mortality driven by enemy-mediated competition and ii) varying over elevational and environmental gradients. I find that seedling survival is reduced by heterospecific neighbors that are similar with respect to secondary metabolites\, but enhanced by similarity to primary metabolites on BCI. Further\, chemical dissimilarity of co-occurring species declines with elevation but increases with species diversity in the tropical Andes\, whereas chemical properties associated with light absorbance\, polarity\, and topological complexity vary in ways that suggest variation in the sources of selection on plant metabolomes over elevational gradients. UID:130430-21866014@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130430 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,evolutionary biology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241219T140051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EIHS Lecture: Divergent Connections: Participating in the Indian Ocean World from East Africa’s Interior\, ca. 1000-1800 DESCRIPTION:This talk explores the history of the East African port city of Mombasa from the vantage point of communities that lived along its rural edges. The Mijikenda speaking communities that lived adjacent to Mombasa rejected many of the cosmopolitan practices scholars understand as central to Indian Ocean communities. They emphasized smaller villages over urbanism\, local ritual practices over Islam\, and inland trade over maritime commerce. This talk examines the interrelationship between inland ritual networks and oceanic trade to show how seemingly alienating social pursuits were in fact key to Mijikenda speakers’ participation and influence in the premodern Indian Ocean.\n\nDavid Bresnahan is an assistant professor of history at the University of Utah. He is the author of Inland from Mombasa: East Africa and the Making of the Indian Ocean World (University of California Press\, 2025). His other research has appeared in Journal of World History\, the Journal of Eastern African Studies\, and the International Journal of African Historical Studies. \n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:122454-21849220@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122454 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Overview of the US Healthcare System DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging presentation that unpacks the complexities of the US Healthcare system. Whether you're curious about how insurance works\, the role of public vs. private providers\, or current challenges like affordability and access\, this session will provide clarity andinsight. UID:130625-21866456@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130625 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:USA - Campus - EY Next Steps: Intern Insights DESCRIPTION:Curious about a career at EY? Come join us to learn more about EY\, our service lines\, practices\, and overall culture. This sessionwill start with a general firm overview\, followed by a panel of EY stafffrom our Assurance\, Tax\, Consulting\, and Strategy and Transactions service lines. EY campus recruiters will close out with recruiting reminders and resources. We hope to see you there!  UID:130635-21866466@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130635 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T100542 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Fireside Chat with Prof. Xavier Blot: Comparing and Contrasting Climate Education in Europe and the United States DESCRIPTION:Professor Xavier Blot of Emlyon Business School in Lyon\, France is visiting Ross in late January to share his insights on integrating climate education within business schools. Hosted by Ross Prof. Jerry Davis\, this fireside chat will explore Prof. Xavier Blot’s insights from integrating climate and sustainability education into business schools in Europe\, enabling Prof. Davis and attendees to compare and contrast these findings with those of business schools in the United States. This event is open to all Ross faculty\, staff\, and students. Prof. Blot’s visit is sponsored by the Erb Institute and Business+Impact. Dinner will be provided.\n\nRSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/n6ANTba1bLhz8oGLA UID:130892-21867239@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130892 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Education,Environment,Graduate,Graduate Students,International,Public Policy,Social Impact,Sustainability LOCATION:Jeff T. Blau Hall - B1560 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Intro to Achievement First Webinar - January 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Achievement First professionals on Thursday\, December5th\, from 4:30 – 5 PM EST as they dive deep into the ins and outs of asuccessful education job search and discuss their open Lead Teacher opportunities for the upcoming 2025-26 school year (July 2025 start date) in New York\, Connecticut\, and Rhode Island!Please sign up here to attend: https://forms.gle/GpdwnZjVjsr5WWpm8Here's the Zoom link tojoin: https://achievementfirst.zoom.us/j/86993421230  UID:131886-21869353@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131886 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T170419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Annual Luis O. Gómez Memorial Lecture DESCRIPTION:The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures presents the 2025 Luis O. Gómez Memorial Lecture\, \"Critical Thinking as a Professor of Buddhism\" featuring Professor T Griffith Foulk. Please join us in the West Conference Room on the fourth floor of the Rackham Graduate School. Reception will immediately follow the lecture in Assembly Hall\, also at Rackham. Food and beverages will be provided.\n\nProf. T Griffith Foulk is professor of Asian Religions at Sarah Lawrence College. He received a BA from Williams College and MA & PhD from the University of Michigan. He trained in Zen monasteries in Japan and is active in Buddhist studies\, with research interest in philosophical\, literary\, social\, and historical aspects of East Asian Buddhism\, especially the Ch’an/Zen tradition. He is co-editor in chief of the Soto Zen Text Project (Tokyo)\, American Academy of Religion Buddhism Section steering committee member (1987–1994\, 2003–)\, and board member of the Kuroda Institute for the Study of Buddhism and Human Values. Prof. Foulk is also the recipient of Fulbright\, Eiheiji\, and Japan Foundation fellowships and grants from American Council of Learned Societies and National Endowment for the Humanities. UID:131524-21868705@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131524 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Asian Languages And Cultures,Buddhism,Free,Graduate Students,Talk,Undergraduate LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - West Conference Room, 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123204 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Translating Your Military Experience to a Civilian Resume DESCRIPTION:This is a session for student veterans. In partnership withPAVE\, the UCC will talk about how to create a civilian resume and translate your military experience into transferable skills for your future employers. We will also talk about creating a federal resume. REGISTERHERE: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1683155/share_preview UID:131209-21867968@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131209 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Office of New Student Programs, Student Activities Building, 2038, 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T172055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T203000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Alumni Networking Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:Alumni Networking Night is an annual signature School of Public Health event open to the entire student body. This unique opportunity features our distinguished alumni\, in partnership with our student leaders\, to provide an excellent space for career exploration as well as personal and professional development. Explore your interests by attending a panel topic discussion\, connect with an alum as they tell you about a day in their life\, and pose for an updated professional headshot. Refreshments and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Attire is business casual. Free event parking is available starting at 4:30 pm at the Fletcher Street Parking Structure (201 Fletcher St) which is across the street from the Michigan League. Please use the entrance with the lower levels.This 11th annual event is hosted by Development and Alumni Engagement\, Student Life\, and Career Development teams at the School of Public Health.Students are encouraged to attend the Preparing to Network event on Monday\, January 27th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the 1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room). We want you to feel comfortable and excited to connect with your Umich alums!We cannot guarantee a pre-printed name tag if you register after 11:59pm on Tuesday\, January 28th but we will have blank name tags on site.  UID:129548-21863614@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129548 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Michigan League (Ballroom, 2nd Floor), 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T121509 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - George Rodriguez DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in the border city of El Paso\, TX\, George Rodriguez creates highly ornamented ceramic sculptures\, largely unified by a connection to sociopolitical themes. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican American upbringing and experience with global travel\, his guardian figures\, tomb sculptures\, and installations commemorate and build community. Realized with ornamentation\, humor\, and reverence for heritage and celebration\, his art aims to build bridges between cultures and across time.\nRecent projects include a permanent installation at the new Kansas City International Airport\, a community tile mural at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia\, and an outdoor public sculpture at CASA of Maryland\, an immigration advocacy organization in Baltimore. His work has shown extensively throughout the U.S. including the Whatcom Museum\, Bellingham\, WA\; Crocker Art Museum\, Sacramento\, CA\; Canton Art Museum\, Canton\, OH\; amongst others.\nRodriguez’s sculptures are part of the collections of the National Museum of Mexican Art\, Chicago\, IL\; the University of Washington's Paul G. Allen College of Computer Science and Engineering\, Seattle\, WA\; Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum\, Washington D.C.\, and the National Museum in Stockholm\, Sweden. He was featured on PBS Craft in America’s \"Storytellers\" episode.\nRodriguez is an educator and assistant professor at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia. His teaching extends beyond the university to engage diverse communities in collaborative building projects\, such as tile murals and collectively designed large-scale sculpture. The interchange of ideas from teaching and mentorship recharges Rodriguez’s creative practice.\nPresented in partnership with Institute for the Humanities. This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public. UID:130001-21865043@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T204449 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:PowerExcel Workshop DESCRIPTION:Uncover the potential of Excel through Business+Tech Data Download: PowerExcel Bootcamp\, a hands-on learning experience aimed at upscaling your Excel skills. Led by Ross School of Business Lecturer of Technology and Operations Ali Hojjat\, this intensive session will cover advanced functionalities\, data analysis techniques\, and strategic insights\, catering to both beginners and seasoned professionals. Elevate your proficiency in Microsoft Excel’s capabilities for effective business and technology applications.\n\nThis event is part of the Data Download workshop series hosted by Ross Business+Tech.\n\nThis event is hybrid and has a virtual option for online/remote students.\n\nRegistration is required. UID:130686-21866515@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R1240 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T094748 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AIA Lecture | Decolonizing Museums and the Case of the “Elgin Marbles”: Exceptionalism vs. Solidarity DESCRIPTION:The so-called Elgin Marbles are one of the best-known cases of contested cultural objects in museums. They comprise a large group of sculptures and reliefs that were removed from the Parthenon temple in Athens by a British lord in the early 19th century. Today\, they reside in the British Museum. Greece has been actively seeking their return since the 1980s\, and many international organizations have advocated on Greece’s behalf\, including several in Britain. This talk will examine the arguments that have been made in support of the Greek case and how they have changed over time. In particular\, the talk will focus on long-standing assertions about the alleged “exceptionalism” of the Parthenon sculptures and whether such arguments help or harm the larger cause of the decolonization of museums.\n\nDr. Elizabeth Marlowe is a professor of art history\, the chair of the art department\, and the founder and director of the program in Museum Studies at Colgate University. She is an AIA Joukowsky Lecturer for the 2024–2025 National Lecture Program season.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America. Please join us in Room 125 of Newberry Hall at the Kelsey Museum.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, 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:129880-21864724@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129880 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Greece,Archaeology,Art History,Free,Lecture,Museum LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology - Newberry Hall, Room 125 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T180034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Apologetics: Challenge your thinking (over pizza!) with Ratio Christi Thursdays. DESCRIPTION:Hi all\,We are excited to invite you to Ratio Christi Meeting on Thursday 01/30 from 6-7 pm! The question for this week is: \"Isn’t Christianity too exclusive in claiming Jesus is the only way to salvation?\" Our meeting will be held at the Study Center at 611 1/2 E. William St. Ann Arbor. This is a safe space for inquiring about religion and faith. Your perspectives are valued in fostering a thoughtful understanding of these subjects. All are welcome!! There will be pizza! You can follow us on Instagram:Ratio Christi Instagram page.We are excited to see you all soon and please feel free to reach out with any questions!Sincerely\,Ratio Christi Team 😊 UID:131807-21869268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131807 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Study Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T101432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bridging Intergenerational Social Justice Wisdom DESCRIPTION:The Bridging Intergenerational Social Justice Wisdom Panel is a great chance for students to learn more about career possibilities within social justice fields. We will have four amazing panelists share their stories and experiences on how social justice has been applicable to them throughout their career paths\, and to connect with students over conversation and dinner. UID:130474-21866088@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130474 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser Hall, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T172055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Eighth Annual Rackham King Talks DESCRIPTION:Rackham Graduate students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The 2025 MLK Symposium theme is “Restless Dissatisfaction: An Urgent Call for the Pursuit of Justice and Equality.” This theme is inspired by Dr. King’s concept of “divine discontent\,” as expressed in his 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech\, where he emphasized the need to maintain a “restless dissatisfaction” with injustice in the world to drive continuous progress toward justice and equality. UID:130281-21865700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130281 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rackham Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T172055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Eighth Annual Rackham King Talks DESCRIPTION:Rackham Graduate students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The 2025 MLK Symposium theme is “Restless Dissatisfaction: An Urgent Call for the Pursuit of Justice and Equality.” This theme is inspired by Dr. King’s concept of “divine discontent\,” as expressed in his 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech\, where he emphasized the need to maintain a “restless dissatisfaction” with injustice in the world to drive continuous progress toward justice and equality. UID:130281-21865701@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130281 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Livestream CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T155638 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Eighth Annual Rackham King Talks DESCRIPTION:Rackham Graduate students will communicate the relevance of their work to Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s legacy in a TED-talk style. The 2025 MLK Symposium theme is “Restless Dissatisfaction: An Urgent Call for the Pursuit of Justice and Equality.” This theme is inspired by Dr. King’s concept of “divine discontent\,” as expressed in his 1964 Nobel Peace Prize speech\, where he emphasized the need to maintain a “restless dissatisfaction” with injustice in the world to drive continuous progress toward justice and equality.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/zXAWd.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:130282-21865703@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130282 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Graduate Students,Rgs-events LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250129T135938 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Queer Art Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join Spectrum Center as we start the semester with our queer art showcase! \n\nBrought to you by U-M queer artists\, of various mediums and methods.\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nspectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:129451-21862755@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129451 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,LGBT,Queer Trans Indigenous People of Color-QTIPOC LOCATION:Michigan Union - Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250126T171733 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Tutoring Sponsored by Pi Tau Sigma DESCRIPTION:Free tutoring sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering society\, Pi Tau Sigma. Every Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm come find us in Findley C. We will help with any Mechanical Engineering class\, so be sure to check us out! UID:131805-21869256@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131805 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Engineering LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - Findley C (2518) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250214T123159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:UBS Banking kick-off event (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:You must also register here. \;Are you a student eager to launch your careerin finance? Looking for a 2026 summer internship? This is your chance! Join us as we kick off our Investment Banking recruitment season! \;What’s in it for you?Learn more about our recruitment process and our opportunitiesDiscover the benefitsof joining our banking internship programVirtually network with our banking teamIt’s more than a career jumpstart. Don’t miss out on this event where you’ll get the right exposure and build a network for life. \;Event eligibility: University students from all degree programs are eligible to attend UID:131143-21867832@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131143 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T135224 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T214500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:CJS Winter 2025 Film Series | *Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai* DESCRIPTION:Tickets may be purchased at: https://myumi.ch/wyz61\n \n Harada’s second inquiry into Japanese history centers on the famous Shinsengumi at the end of the Tokugawa Era in the 19th century. *Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai* depicts the life of Hijikata Toshizō\, a rural commoner who mastered martial arts and became a leader of the Shinsengumi\, a militia in Kyoto deployed by the Tokugawa. The film depicts his early days as a young man learning swordsmanship all the way to his final battles against the winds of change. With the fall of the Tokugawa and the return of the Emperor\, Japan left feudalism for the modern nation-state system.\n \n Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film\, including ratings\, at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11487698/\n \n Learn more about the CJS Winter 2025 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep UID:131316-21868170@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131316 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Film,Film Series,japan LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T153052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Thursday Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Come take a break in the Connector for Movie Night! There will be fresh popped popcorn and snacks! UID:129996-21865013@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129996 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Food,free,Free Food,Movie Night,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250107T123655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:CSAS South Asian Film Festival | Wakhri DESCRIPTION:CSAS will be kicking off this year's Pakistan Conference with the screening of Wakhri\, along with a Q&A with its filmmaker\, at the Michigan Theater.\n\nFilmmaker Iram Parveen Bilal takes inspiration from the story of Qandeel Baloch in crafting this compelling drama. Baloch was Pakistan’s first social media celebrity\, who often used her platform to speak out against the patriarchy\, until her brother murdered her in an act of “honor” killing. Her life planted the seeds from which spring this film’s widowed schoolteacher Noor and her queer best friend Guchhi. To live out their dreams and aspirations\, the pair leads double lives. In bright makeup and flashy wigs\, Noor and Guchhi adopt brash\, fearless social media personas\, representing a freedom so enticing that people can’t look away. Too often the cinemascape has portrayed Muslim women and queer people from the Global South as victimized objects of pity. Wakhri has a different tale to tell\, one that celebrates the resilience with which its protagonists demand equality within a flawed society.\n \nFilm trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7xs0fif2fo\n \n For tickets\, please visit: https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/tickets/?showingId=907392\n \n The screening is free and open to the public.\n \n *Made possible with the generous support of the Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.* UID:129535-21863565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129535 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Asian Languages And Cultures,Center For South Asian Studies,Film,Pakistan LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T180032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:January Intro To Buddhism Meeting DESCRIPTION:As we step into the new year\, many of us set resolutions to improve our lives. However\, studies show that only 8% of people successfully achieve their goals. What’s the key to staying on track? Join us for an engaging session to explore practical tips inspired by Buddhist philosophy to make and keep meaningful resolutions. Through a presentation and shared experiences\, discover how to create specific goals\, connect them to a greater purpose\, and refresh your determination throughout the year.Topic: Want to Make (and Keep) Your Resolutions? Here’s How (https://buddhability.org/purpose/want-to-make-and-keep-your-resolutions-heres-how/)\nLocation: Michigan Union - Bates/2109\nTime: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLet’s set a clear vision for 2025 and make it a year of victory! UID:131484-21868608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131484 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T152704 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Take Care: Democracy\, Art & Healing DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 30\, 2025 | UMMA\n\n7:00-9:00 p.m. Light snacks will be provided.\n\nRSVP - https://democracyartheal.rsvpify.com/\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening with four trailblazing women in the arts\, each bringing their own unique vision on how art can heal our society—on a national\, community\, and personal level. Part performance\, part interactive workshop\, and part discussion\, this dynamic event explores the themes of care\, resilience\, and self expression in times of challenge.\n\nPresented by the Center for Racial Justice\, UMMA\, & U-M Arts Initiative\n\n*Take Care is the University of Michigan Arts Initiative’s AY 2024-25 focus\, which explores how art can help us process the current moment: caring for oneself and others during challenging times\; self and community-healing as a means of collective resilience\, and how taking care and self-expression can help create a world we all want to live in. \n\nArtist Speakers:\n\nHolly Bass is a multidisciplinary performance and visual artist\, writer and director. Her work has been presented at the Venice Biennale\, the National Portrait Gallery and the South African State Theatre\, among others. Her visual art work includes photography\, installation\, video and performance and can be found in the collections of the National Gallery of Art and the DC Art Bank\, as well as private collections.\n\nRhiannon Giddens has made a singular\, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music\, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities\, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer and instrumentalist\, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient\, and composer of opera\, ballet\, and film\, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased\, and advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art.\n\nPhilippa Pham Hughes is a social sculptor\, educator\, and writer. Currently at the University of Michigan\, she serves as a Visiting Artist at the Museum of Art and a Lecturer at the Ford School of Public Policy. Through art and care\, she creates spaces for transformative dialogue\, fostering civic engagement and healing social divides. Since 2007\, Philippa has bridged deep political and cultural gaps through hundreds of creative activations. Her innovative work has been featured on artnet\, CNN\, PBS\, CityLab\, and The Washington Post. Her mission: to build a society where everyone can truly flourish.\n\nMolly Spencer is the author of three prize-winning poetry collections: If the House (Univ. of Wisconsin Press\, 2019)\, Hinge​ (SIU Press\, 2020)\, and Invitatory (Parlor Press\, 2024). Her poetry has appeared in Blackbird\, FIELD\, New England Review\, Ploughshares\, and Prairie Schooner. Her critical writing has appeared at Colorado Review\, The Georgia Review\, Kenyon Review\, The Writer's Chronicle\, and The Rumpus\, where she was a poetry editor from 2016 to 2024. She teaches writing at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. ​\n\nModerator: Mark Clague is the Executive Director of the University of Michigan’s Arts Initiative and a professor of musicology with tenure at the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. He also holds affiliate appointments in American Culture\, African and Afro-American Studies\, Non-Profit Management\, and Entrepreneurship. His recent projects focus on the United States national anthem\, diversity in music historiography and education\, most recently through the exploration of African-American song\; career trajectories in the performing arts\; and critical editing. Clague strives to understand the social impact of the arts in the United States of America and to share this understanding with students\, scholars\, and the public. His scholarly interests center on questions of how music forges and shapes community relationships\, amplifying the art of sound as a social force that is simultaneously personal and communal\, both a powerful emotional expression and an everyday tool for living.\n\nFirst 30 guests will receive a copy of Molly Spencer's new book 'Invitatory' (Parlor Press\, 2024). UID:129969-21864956@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129969 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Initiative,Discussion,Take Care,UMMA,Workshop LOCATION:Museum of Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250131T001537 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Take Care: Democracy\, Art & Healing DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening with four trailblazing women in the arts\, each bringing their own unique vision on how art can heal our society—on a national\, community\, and personal level. Part performance\, part interactive workshop\, and part discussion\, this dynamic event explores the themes of care\, resilience\, and self expression in times of challenge.\n \nTake Care is the University of Michigan Arts Initiative’s AY 2024-25 focus\, which explores how art can help us process the current moment: caring for oneself and others during challenging times\; self and community-healing as a means of collective resilience\, and how taking care and self-expression can help create a world we all want to live in.\n \nThe first 30 registrants will receive a free copy of \"Invitatory\,\" a poetry collection by event panelist Molly Spencer.\n UID:130129-21865516@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130129 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Museum of Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T181713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:2025 Faculty Showcase Concerts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of faculty artistry and musicianship\, featuring performances from faculty instructors across the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. This event is free and open for all to attend. UID:129856-21864688@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129856 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T180009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Revive DESCRIPTION:Come and discover hidden gems in the Bible!  Every Thursday night\, 7:30-9:00PM\, we will have Revive at 2210 ABC in the Michigan Union.  Our usual agenda for this event includes singing\, hearing a spoken message\, and having breakout discussion.  This is a great opportunity to meet others who love the Lord Jesus and to learn more about His Word!  See you there!! 🙂\"Your word is a lamp to my feet / And a light to my path.\" (Psalm 119:105) UID:130345-21865786@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130345 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union, 2210 ABC (Second Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T121705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Contemporary Directions Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Adolphus Hailstork visits the Contemporary Directions Ensemble as a guest composer\, featuring his work *Monuments*. The piece is dedicated to U-M Professor of Trombone David Jackson\, who will be featured as the soloist in this powerful work. The program also includes Takemitsu's warm and impressionistic *And Then I Knew 'Twas Wind* and the chamber version of Mahler's heavenly Symphony #4\, featuring renowned soprano soloist (and U-M Assistant Professor of Voice) Caitlin Lynch.\n\nJayce Ogren\, conductor\nRoshanne Etezady\, artistic advisor\nDavid Jackson\, trombone (Hailstork) \nCaitlin Lynch\, soprano (Mahler) \nAdolphus Hailstork\, guest composer\n\nPROGRAM\n\nToru Takemitsu\, *And Then I Knew 'Twas Wind*\n\nAdolphus Hailstork\, *Monuments*\n\nMahler\, arr. Klaus Simon\, Symphony #4 UID:122647-21849493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122647 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241023T114508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jax Hollow DESCRIPTION:“Undeniable Talent\, Jax Hollow IS a star!” –Ear To The Ground Music\n\nJax Hollow is an untamable force of nature. Hailing from Nashville by way of Western Massachusetts\, The Berklee College Of Music graduate is bringing a much needed revival to rock with her fresh innocence and serious talent. Jax’s sound is a unique blend of Classic Rock\, Blues\, and Americana\, combined with songwriting\, riffs\, ripping solos\, and powerful vocals. Her debut record\, “Underdog Anthems” was produced and engineered by music legend Michael Wagener (over 100 million records sold). She was the last artist to work with him before his retirement in 2022.\n\nHer 2023 record “Only The Wild Ones”\, was championed by Sound Emporium CEO\, Juanita Copeland\, and recorded with some of Nashville’s finest studio musicians. Jax Hollow has a full page feature in Guitar World Magazine August 2023 edition\, as well as an album review in Rolling Stone France.\n\nShe opened for Melissa Etheridge at the famous Ryman Auditorium as a solo act\, receiving a standing ovation- and praise from Etheridge herself telling the crowd\; “I want to be known as the one who discovered Jax Hollow!”\n\nJax has been the featured artist on Lightning 100’s “Artist of the Week”\, as well as major Spotify playlists including Modern Blues Rock\, and multiple features on Joe Bonamassa’s playlists. Opening for Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy) on her 2022 European tour\, she’s now heading her own full band 2023 European tour this November. UID:128193-21860421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128193 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T180018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T213000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Let's Discuss: Gun Control! - Roundtable Weekly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Roundtable is a nonpartisan club that helps students develop their political views through research\, reflection\, and discussion. We aim to fairly present and critique arguments from across the political spectrum to increase students' cross-party understanding and critical thinking skills\, and to support viewpoint diversity on college campuses. For the month of January\, we will be talking about gun control! Regardless of your existing opinions or background knowledge\, we encourage you to join us to learn more perspectives and facts. if you have any questions\, reach out to Roundtable-Interest@umich.edu UID:130964-21867520@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130964 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union, Welker Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T155652 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T220000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Reimagining Mars with the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:Get to the know the red planet through the history of Astronomy and see Mars through a 168 year old telescope!\nAround 100 years ago\, Mars was all the rage\, but how did Detroit Observatory students and astronomers contribute to our understanding of our celestial neighbor? Join us for presentations\, hands-on activities\, and telescope observing of this one-of-a-kind planet!\n\nProgram begins at 8pm and is less than 2 hours. Telescope observing is weather dependent. Registration is FREE! UID:131611-21868841@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131611 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250202T180017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Magnum will be competing in Florida Warmup at the University of Southern Florida. UID:130438-21866021@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130438 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:12000 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa FL, 33612 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250202T120012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T235959 SUMMARY:Other:\"Fighting Irish\" Notre Dame Tournament DESCRIPTION:Tennis tournament from Jan 31-Feb 2 at Notre Dame! UID:130379-21865928@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130379 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Notre Dame CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241224T154244 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Leadership Crisis Challenge DESCRIPTION:The application window for the 2025 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday\, January 8!\n\nABOUT\nLeadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis\, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as they unfold\, while leveraging the expertise of communication coaches\, faculty\, and a board of directors made up of esteemed U-M alumni\, to prepare for a press conference attended by real members of the media.\n\nLCC is open to ALL U-M students. There are two levels of competition—graduate and undergraduate. Two undergraduate teams and two graduate teams will receive a scholarship\, split among participants. In addition to the competition\, there will be educational workshops\, a networking session\, and access to the Big House field.\n\nDon't miss out on this amazing\, one-of-a-kind opportunity! Apply by January 22.\n\nAGENDA \nThursday\, January 30\, approx. 4–10 PM\nMichigan Ross\n\nFriday\, January 31\, approx. 9 AM–5 PM\nJack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium\n • Boardroom Presentation: Teams will be assigned a 55-minute window to present to\, and receive feedback from\, a board of directors in the morning or early afternoon\n • Press Conference: The final round of competition begins at 3 PM and ends by 5 PM\nSee the full agenda on our website. \n\nTIME COMMITMENT\nApproximately 10 hours over 2 days\n\nQuestions? Email Sanger at rossleaders@umich.edu. UID:127828-21859842@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127828 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Business,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,Leadership,Networking,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21865377@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - North Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21864408@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21854997@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867028@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T124159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch. UID:131663-21868911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131663 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250131T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Chimera DESCRIPTION:*Chimera* is an immersive exhibition centered on a newly commissioned film\, also titled *Chimera*\, which fuses elements from Newsome's prior works *Hands Performance* and *Build or Destroy* with a new interquel film that bridges their narratives. This connecting piece explores the origins and journey of the bejeweled figure in flames from *Build or Destroy*\, revealing where they come from and the purpose that led them to Earth. This exhibition reflects a bold shift in Newsome's practice toward sci-fi filmmaking\, layering the architecture of film\, movement\, and world-building to probe themes of identity\, resistance\, and creation. Complete details at https://myumi.ch/kZbyp. UID:130074-21865230@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Exhibition,Film,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR