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:20260313T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T223000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Deciphering the Mechanism of Tail Anchored Protein Targeting to the ER Membrane DESCRIPTION:2026 Cell & Developmental Biology Seminar Series\n\nSpeaker: Hyojin (Kelly) Kim\, Ph.D. Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Michigan State University\n\nHost: Melanie Ohi\, PhD\n\nThe venue is accessible via elevator and ramp. If you require any accommodations in order to fully participate in this activity\, please inform Brooke Lorigan-Bishar.\nT: 734-647-4835\nE: brloriga@med.umich.edu UID:146582-21899311@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146582 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Science LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - ABC Seminar Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T132601 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ITS Power Up Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for the end of semester April Power Up Events! Grab cookies and swag and get help with your tech questions before finals. UID:145040-21896575@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,information and technology,it,Its LOCATION:Angell Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260219T141559 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Practice Behavior-Based Interviewing Using Virtual Reality DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:143106-21897769@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143106 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Human Resources,Professional Development LOCATION:Center for Academic Innovation CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engineering Education Innovation Days 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual Engineering Education Innovation (EEI) Days this spring! This year’s events feature two luncheon discussions in March and April and an all-day symposium in May. Join us as Michigan Engineering instructors share their innovative teaching practices. Visit the EEI Days website for updates and a call for proposals\, open through March 31\, 2026. Add these events to your calendar\, and register using the link below!Access and Accessibility Luncheon: Tues\, March 17\, 11:30am - 1:00pmAssessment Innovation Luncheon: Wed\, April 15\, 11:30am - 1:00pmSymposium: Tues\, May 12\, 9:00am - 4:00pm UID:142360-21890746@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142360 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022059 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SACNAS 2025 Outreach DESCRIPTION: UID:132501-21900898@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132501 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rackham West Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Adam Lenhart\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Adam Lenhart performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:144566-21895497@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144566 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:BSI Information Sessions- Current UM Freshmen W26 DESCRIPTION:We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program\, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days and times to accommodate as many students as possible\, and you only need to attend one session before you apply. These information sessions are for (Students whose 1st Semester at U of M was Fall 2025) University of Michigan Freshmen. UID:143063-21892000@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143063 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CMW: Coping with Stress DESCRIPTION:Campus Mind Works Wellness GroupLet’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies\, hear from other students and get some free lunch!April 15 | 12:00 - 1:00 E.T. | Chrysler Center\, Room 265 | Register: campusmindworks.org\n UID:143310-21892890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143310 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T101238 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Coping with Stress DESCRIPTION:Let’s be real - college is stressful! Join our Coping with Stress wellness group to learn some coping strategies\, hear from other students and get some free lunch! This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.\n\nRegistration is not required for in-person wellness groups\, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees. You can register using the link. Learn more at campusmindworks.org UID:143470-21893233@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143470 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Campus Mind Works,Food,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,Health & Wellness,In Person,mental health,north campus,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Wellness,Workshop LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 265 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T122624 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T132000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CREES Noon Lecture. The Last Soviet Artist DESCRIPTION:The Last Soviet Artist (n+1\, 2025)\, finished by Victoria Lomasko three weeks before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine\, is a collection of graphic reportages created during trips across the former Soviet republics. The first part describes society in Kyrgyzstan\, Armenia\, Georgia\, and the North Caucasus\, covering gender rights\, grassroots initiatives\, remnants of the Soviet heritage\, and emerging trends. The book's second part focuses on the Belarusian Revolution of 2022 and the last major protests in Russia on the eve of the invasion of Ukraine: what happens to the lives of ordinary people in times of historical change. The third part of the book was written in exile. All three parts are united by the main subject: generational conflict in the post-Soviet space. The book won the 2022 Free Voice award from PEN Catalan and Prix Couilles au Cul pour le Courage Artistique\, Festival de BD d’Angoulême.\n \n Victoria Lomasko’s practice of graphic reportage synthesizes image and text\, taking the form of novels\, journalism\, comics\, paintings\, and monumental murals. A renowned dissident voice in the highly censored environment of contemporary Russia\, Lomasko’s seminal graphic novels\, including Other Russias and Forbidden Art\, have an honest style exposing the country’s inequalities and injustices whilst amplifying and defending the plight of Russia’s many voiceless and unseen communities.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:142423-21890939@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142423 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe,europe,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T103529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week DESCRIPTION:Each year\, during National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week\, the Rackham Graduate School joins universities from across the country to host events designed to support and recognize graduate students. The week is aimed at highlighting the great contributions and high value that graduate and professional students bring to our community. This year’s events feature great food\, networking\, wellness activities\, professional development\, and a chance to relax with therapy dogs. Join us for a week of celebration and connection! UID:146082-21898347@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146082 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall, 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:International Student Lunch Conversation (2025-2026) DESCRIPTION:International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M. Food is provided!ISLCs are co-sponsored by the U-M Library\, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)\, and the International Center. UID:137756-21900717@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137756 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery Event Space (1st Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Marsal Student Advisory Board (SAB) and Office of Student Affairs (OSA) DESCRIPTION: UID:138899-21900947@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138899 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Tribute (1322) and Student Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T003130 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1931898Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:146832-21899671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146832 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894481@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:School of Social Work 2026 De-Stress Fest DESCRIPTION:The School of Social Work's Flourish Office is hosting De-Stress Fest. A week full of events open to all students\, staff\, and faculty to help you make it through the final weeks for the semester!  UID:147351-21900887@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147351 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:School of Social Work McGregor Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897428@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T100405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ClariTEA: Informal Undergraduate Advising Event DESCRIPTION:ClariTEA is a weekly informal\, drop-in advising event where Robotics and Interested Undergraduate students meet with Robotics Undergraduate Academic Advisors. Refreshments and TEA are offered at each meeting.\n\nJoin us in having a conversation with the Robotics Undergraduate community. UID:142310-21890465@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142310 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics,Robotics,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900299@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T181749 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eva Albalghiti\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Eva Albalghiti 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:144593-21895533@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144593 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260219T141559 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Practice Behavior-Based Interviewing Using Virtual Reality DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:143106-21897770@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143106 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Human Resources,Professional Development LOCATION:Center for Academic Innovation CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T153000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:ASC/AHHI Event. Digitization\, Preservation and Performance of the Archive: How to Build a Library DESCRIPTION:Join the African Studies Center’s African Heritage and Humanities Initiative for a public event exploring the work of preserving\, digitizing\, and reimagining African archives. \n\nDigitization\, Preservation and Performance of the Archive: How to Build a Library\nWednesday\, April 15\n\n2:00 PM – Panel Discussion (1014 Tisch Hall)\nPanelists:\nDerek Peterson\, Ali Mazrui Collegiate Professor of History and African Studies\, U-M\nAngela Wachuka\, Co-founder and Publisher of Book Bunk\nLoyd Mbabu\, Librarian for African Studies\, U-M\nSauda Nabukenya\, Legal and Social Historian of Modern Africa\nMaia Lekow\, Filmmaker and Musician\nModerator: Alexis Antracoli\, Director of Bentley Historical Library\, U-M\n\n5:00 PM (UMMA Auditorium) – Film Screening and Q&A of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Official selection\, *How to Build a Library* \n\nTo register\, visit myumi.ch/kPMmz \n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n Email: -- kwaidley@umich.edu UID:147331-21900800@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147331 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African Studies,African Studies Center,Archives,Discussion,Film,Humanities,Lecture LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T101823 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Get to Know the Disability Navigators DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet the new Disability Navigators and learn how they support the University of Michigan community. This session will highlight their services\, including 1:1 consultations\, accommodation guidance\, accessible event planning\, training opportunities\, and support navigating the interactive process. We’ll also share key resources\, office hours\, and practical steps for requesting accommodations\, reporting barriers\, and advancing disability equity across campus—plus time for questions and conversation.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:145862-21897965@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145862 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Accessibility,Communication,Disability,Discussion,Inclusion,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T123922 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T155000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Same Crime\, Different Time: Disparities in Judicial Outcomes for DWI Offenders DESCRIPTION:We examine disparities in judicial outcomes among people charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)\, a setting in which legal guilt is objectively determined by breath alcohol content (BrAC). Focusing on first-time offenders with no aggravating circumstances and BrAC above the legal threshold\, we find that race\, gender\, and financial resources strongly predict the likelihood of incarceration and case dismissal. Defendants with greater socioeconomic advantage are more likely to access rehabilitative alternatives and avoid criminal records. We discuss how these outcome differences may reflect not only disparities in options offered by the court\, but also in defendants’ choices among them. UID:143697-21893659@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143697 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Labor,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:W26 ALA 275 Section 001 (M/W) DESCRIPTION: UID:146846-21899698@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146846 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T132310 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department Colloquium | The Harmony of Quantum Scattering Amplitudes DESCRIPTION:Scattering amplitudes lie at the heart of quantum field theory\, providing a powerful bridge between the deep structure of fundamental interactions and the practical demands of high-precision experiments. Remarkably\, they exhibit hidden structures and an unexpected simplicity that goes far beyond what traditional Feynman-diagram methods would suggest. In this colloquium\, I will present several examples of these structures and show how they can be exploited\, particularly in the context of effective field theories. I will also describe applications ranging from high-energy particle collisions and basic questions in quantum gravity to precision predictions for gravitational-wave emission from binary black holes. UID:146813-21899650@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146813 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260407T160636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Finite Generation of MCG(S_{g\,n}) DESCRIPTION:The first four chapters of A Primer on Mapping Class Groups by Benson Farb and Dan Margalit give an introduction to the topic\, and build up to the proof of finite generation for compact\, orientable surfaces. In this talk we'll see the main mechanics that are used to complete the proof and lastly explore some of the essential objects to the proof\, such as the complex of curves and point-pushing maps. UID:147510-21901157@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147510 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251202T115505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Grants office hours: Get support applying for one of SSC's Sustainability Grants! DESCRIPTION:Drop in to our weekly open office hours to learn and get support applying to our Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund (PBSIF) or Social and Environmental Sustainability Grant (SES). UID:138848-21890508@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138848 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T103150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Math Grad Show and Tell Seminar: The Riemann Mapping Theorem in Higher Dimensions DESCRIPTION:The Riemann mapping theorem is a fundamental result of one-variable complex analysis. But is it true in higher dimensions? In this talk\, I’ll outline how to find counterexamples to the theorem in dimensions 2 and above by a simple\, dynamical argument. UID:147429-21901011@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147429 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Weight Inclusive Practice in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for clinicians in training who seek to enhance their skills in providing weight-inclusive health and mental health care. No experience is needed - please come to as many or as few sessions are you are able. Looking forward to having you as part of the conversation! UID:139240-21899444@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139240 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:SPH 1, Rm 3755 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T231755 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: TBA DESCRIPTION:TBA UID:143792-21894022@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143792 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21900386@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet at the Jordan Lounge before busing to the softball field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T111632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T164500 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"A Breath of Fresh Air\" Guided Nature Experience--April DESCRIPTION:Join fellow staff\, students\, and faculty for an energizing break which will introduce the positive effects of being in nature on our social and emotional well-being. With facilitator guidance\, participants will:\n\n-Practice mindful attention and appreciation for the natural environment.\n-Learn how to refresh your energy and reduce stress by being outside.\n-Cultivate a sense of awe\, curiosity\, connection\, and wonder.\n-Learn how to use the Nature Rx resources in the Michigan App.\n\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026\n4-4:45 p.m. \nMeeting location: Ingalls Mall-South (the area between the School of Kinesiology and the Chemistry Building). Look for guides near the Diag flagpole holding \"A Breath of Fresh Air\" signs.\n\nAn additional session will be held on June 3--sign up for more information.\n\nWe will learn how to appreciate nature in all its forms\, and this session will be held rain\, snow\, or shine. Please note that this session requires moving or walking outdoors over a distance of approximately a quarter-mile. Options will be provided for those who wish to sit or explore at their own pace and ability. Please wear comfortable attire and dress for the weather. This event may be cancelled in the case of hazardous weather conditions--we will contact you if this is the case.\n\nSponsored by: MHealthy\, Mental Health Counseling & Consultation Services\, and the Nature Rx Project Team UID:142917-21891811@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142917 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:faculty and staff,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,Mental Health,mhealthy,Nature,planet blue,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students,Well-being LOCATION:Ingalls Mall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T001523 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Eastern Michigan DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Eastern Michigan UID:146885-21899752@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146885 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145007-21896269@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145007 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T133125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnose bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding.\n\nEvery Wednesday from 4-6pm and Friday from 3-5:30pm in the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) SIGN UP HERE: https://tr.ee/Lp9kLnnfP9\n \nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \n\nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer at any skill level for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu or sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QVMuOatF-toPc_ky9QIAeeD0ob-ndBGA4uUFm9EAZ0g/edit?usp=sharing UID:146268-21898806@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146268 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Biking,Climate Change,Community Service,Cycling,Education,Environment,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,planet blue,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260203T092548 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:ChE Undergraduate Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Research Symposium offers an opportunity for ChE undergraduate students to share their projects with a broad audience.\n\nThis year\, approximately 40 students who have been conducting research in partnership with faculty or working on a senior design project will present their work at this two-hour open poster session forum.\n\nAttendees include student presenters\, other undergraduate and graduate students\, department leadership and faculty\, alumni and corporate partners.\n\nPoster registration: https://forms.gle/T1Gh5eUa1e54Jfnw9 \nRSVP: https://forms.gle/Q3EYsBG5vZLPXSBCA UID:144961-21896205@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144961 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:research symposium,symposium,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - Galleria CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900300@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T140251 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:N-Heterocyclic Carbenes and Radicals: A Counterintuitive Periodic Trek DESCRIPTION:This laboratory has long pursued the synthesis\, structure\, and reactivity of unusual molecules that prominently feature main group elements. These efforts resulted in several significant milestones including the experimental realization of “metalloaromaticity\" (the concept that metallic rings may also display traditional aromatic behavior as exhibited by benzene)\, synthesis of the first molecule containing a boron-boron double bond—the first “diborene”\, and synthesis of the first molecule containing a triple bond between two main group metals (the gallium analog of acetylene). Research efforts have also concerned carbene stabilization of highly reactive main group molecules such diphosphorus (P2)\, diarsenic (As2)\, and disilicon (Si2). This presentation will prominently highlight our efforts to synthetically augment the molecular template of N-heterocyclic carbenes and their surprising conversion to stable dithiolene-based chemical radicals\, which have shown promise in the activation of small molecules\, such as ammonia. UID:146197-21898647@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146197 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Inorganic Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T103344 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Information Session for Admitted Transfer Students DESCRIPTION:Join the Transfer Student Center staff to learn more about:\n\n • How to understand your transfer credit and how transfer credit will count towards degree requirements.\n • Orientation and registration: Registering for your first semester of classes.\n • Connecting with the department you plan to major in.\n • Understanding your housing options\n • Any other questions you may have.\n\nRegistration is required. Register with link at the right. UID:142813-21891701@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142813 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T091339 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG Topology Geometry Dynamics. ERGODIC METHODS IN COMBINATORICS AND NUMBER THEORY DESCRIPTION:This talk provides an introduction to the use of ergodic theory in combinatorics and number theory. We discuss how questions about arithmetic patterns can be translated into problems of recurrence in measure-preserving dynamical systems\, and how structure theorems for such systems can be used to analyze them. We also highlight more recent developments connecting these ideas with multiplicative number theory\, illustrating how ergodic methods continue to drive progress across different areas. UID:144093-21894645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144093 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260315T114655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Stochastic Kernel Topologies and Implications for Approximations\, Robustness\, and Learning DESCRIPTION:Stochastic kernels represent system models\, control policies\, and measurement channels\, and thus offer a general mathematical framework. We will first present several kernel topologies\, which we classify as weak topologies (which includes weak* (also called Borkar)\, Young\, and kernel mean embedding topologies)\, and strong topologies (in various forms)\, and study their relations. Regularity of optimal cost on models and policies will then be presented with a unified framework.\n\nWe will show that weak topologies are versatile for control policy spaces where the associated compactness/continuity properties result in new existence and approximate optimality results in both discrete-time and continuous-time\, such as (i) discrete-time approximations for controlled diffusions with full\, partial\, and decentralized information\, (ii) near optimality of Lipschitz policies\, and (iii) finite approximations for stochastic control with decentralized information.\n\nStrong kernel topologies\, however\, are needed for a general robustness theory on mismatched models: When an optimal control policy designed for an incorrect model is applied to a true system\, we show that the expected induced mismatch cost is continuous under continuous weak convergence and uniform convergence of transition kernels. Under stronger regularity\, a modulus of continuity is also applicable. As implications we study (i) robustness to finite approximations\, (ii) robustness to empirical or Bayesian model learning\, (iii) near optimality of quantized Q-learning for MDPs with standard Borel spaces\, and (iv) robustness to incorrectly modeled noise or prior distributions. Comparison with several robustness paradigms (such as distributional robustness) will also be discussed.\n\n[Joint work with Ali D. Kara\, Omar Mrani-Zentar\, Somnath Pradhan\, and Naci Saldi]. UID:140707-21887518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140707 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T003145 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Strategic Resume & Cover Letter Lab DESCRIPTION:Match your resume to the job description! Walk away with a customized resume!Want tips and tricks for customizing your resume and cover letter? Join the UCC for our Strategic Resume and Cover Letter Lab! We will discuss why it is important to customize your documents to thejob description\, what to think about when customizing\, and basic resumeand cover letter tips and tricks. We will include working time and have astaff member there to give feedback! You will walk away with a new customized resume!Please bring a device to work on\, a copy of your resume\, and a job description for a role you plan to apply to.  This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. You can only register to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicate that you'll be attending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1937809/share_preview We want to ensurefull and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodationform: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA #UCC UID:147316-21900725@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147316 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:20260317T132352 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Sustaining Feminist Ethos: Queer and Feminist Journals under Anti-Gender Epistemic Claims in Turkey DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, I approach anti-genderism not only as a repressive policy and a backlash\, but as a pursuit of epistemic authority aimed at displacing and replacing critical gender studies in Turkish universities. Drawing on in-depth interviews with editors of four queer and feminist academic journals published in Turkey\, I focus on how feminist and queer epistemic ecologies are sustained and expanded within and beyond academia\, as well as on the challenges and vulnerabilities that shape these efforts.\n\nWomen’s and gender studies (WGS) in Turkey—rooted in the 1980s—has long been mutually reinforcing with feminist and queer movements. The political-academic ethos cultivated by WGS within universities constitutes a key dynamic behind its targeting by various anti-gender actors\, mechanisms\, and procedures. I begin by tracing the trajectory through which anti-genderism in Turkish universities has shifted from being framed as a repressive politics to claiming a “constructive” epistemology that nonetheless excludes queer and feminist knowledge. I then analyze how these journals sustain their feminist ethos and intellectual integrity through practices of scholarly community-building\, as well as through financial\, editorial\, and epistemic strategies that strengthen feminist knowledge production and dissemination. Finally\, I reflect on the prospects of gender studies in Turkish universities amid administrative\, epistemic\, and political landscapes reshaped by anti-genderism. UID:146690-21899478@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146690 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Humanities,International,Middle East,Women History,Women's Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall - 2239 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T111225 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Undergraduate Symposium DESCRIPTION:The 2026 ChE Undergraduate Symposium will be held on April 15\, 2026 from 4-6 p.m.\n\nThe Michigan Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Research Symposium offers an opportunity for ChE undergraduate students to share their projects with a broad audience.\n\nThis year\, approximately 40 students who have been conducting research in partnership with faculty or working on a senior design project will present their work at this two-hour open poster session forum.\n\nAttendees include student presenters\, other undergraduate and graduate students\, department leadership and faculty\, alumni and corporate partners.\n\nFor additional information\, please contact us at che-ugsymposium@umich.edu\n\nPoster registration: https://forms.gle/T1Gh5eUa1e54Jfnw9\n\nRSVP: https://forms.gle/Q3EYsBG5vZLPXSBCA UID:145826-21897857@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145826 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Symposium LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T085405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Unpacking the News with U-M Faculty Experts DESCRIPTION:Each session offers a space to pause\, sort out what’s happening\, and engage in thoughtful\, civil discussion with peers. Bring your questions\, your curiosity\, and your perspective—no preparation required.\n\nJosh Pasek is Professor of Communication & Media and Political Science\, Faculty Associate at the Center for Political Studies\, Institute for Social Research\, and Associate Director of the Michigan Institute for Data Science at the University of Michigan. UID:143802-21896974@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143802 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Culture,Education,Free,In Person,Media,Politics,Social Impact,Talk,Undergraduate LOCATION:Shapiro Library - 3rd Floor, Room 3160 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T122032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Wolverines at Work: A Series of Workshops for Life Post-Michigan DESCRIPTION:The University Career Center (UCC) is proud to present Wolverines at Work\, a series of workshops and events designed to help you launch into life post-Michigan — tailored to wherever you are in your career journey. Whether you’ve secured a job or are still actively searching\, we’ve got you covered:\n\nIf you've accepted an offer and are preparing for your first role\, check out:\n• The Real Cost of a Job | Th\, 4/16\, 1-2pm (Sponsored by Financial Education) - Understand your paycheck\, benefits\, and cost of living\n• Operation Graduation Winter 2026 | F\, 4/10\, 12-4pm and M\, 4/13\, 12-4pm (Sponsored by CSG) - Graduation gown rentals\n• From Offer to Impact | T\, 4/14\, 4-5pm - Strategies for success in your first year on the job\n\nIf you're on the hunt for a job\, join us for:\n• Strategic Resume and Cover Letter Lab | W\, 4/15\, 4-5pm - Work with a coach to tailor your application materials\n• Beyond the 'Go Blue' | Th 4/16\, 4-5pm - Connect with alumni and tap into the power of the U-M network\n• Fast Track to Job Offers | F\, 4/17\, 2-3pm - Learn an effective strategy to accelerate your job search\n\nFor everyone:\n• UCC Clothes Closet Pop-Up @ the Diag | F\, 4/17\, 11:30am-12:30pm - Free business casual and business professional attire\n• Cap and Gown Drop-Ins | F\, 4/17\, 12-4pm - Take a cap and gown picture in our photo booth — solo or with friends! UID:147549-21901241@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147549 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T173000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTHWOOD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135675-21900471@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Northwood Community Center MPR (1000 McIntyre) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T193000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21891079@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Creature Conservancy CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T193000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TRANSDISCIPLINARY FELLOWS 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135685-21900536@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Creature Conservancy CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T143350 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:April WISE Night In DESCRIPTION:Join WISE for a dinner party with a side of professional development. Our undergraduate WISE Mentors will lead a short\, fun\, and productive activity designed to jump start your career/internship search\, followed by a delicious catered dinner to chill\, eat\, and make some new friends. UID:143480-21893250@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143480 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:WISE Office, 3236 Undergraduate Science Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:ASC/AHHI Event. Digitization\, Preservation and Performance of the Archive: How to Build a Library DESCRIPTION:Join the African Studies Center’s African Heritage and Humanities Initiative for a public event exploring the work of preserving\, digitizing\, and reimagining African archives. \n\nDigitization\, Preservation and Performance of the Archive: How to Build a Library\nWednesday\, April 15\n\n2:00 PM – Panel Discussion (1014 Tisch Hall)\nPanelists:\nDerek Peterson\, Ali Mazrui Collegiate Professor of History and African Studies\, U-M\nAngela Wachuka\, Co-founder and Publisher of Book Bunk\nLoyd Mbabu\, Librarian for African Studies\, U-M\nSauda Nabukenya\, Legal and Social Historian of Modern Africa\nMaia Lekow\, Filmmaker and Musician\nModerator: Alexis Antracoli\, Director of Bentley Historical Library\, U-M\n\n5:00 PM (UMMA Auditorium) – Film Screening and Q&A of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Official selection\, *How to Build a Library* \n\nTo register\, visit myumi.ch/kPMmz \n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n Email: -- kwaidley@umich.edu UID:147331-21900801@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147331 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African Studies,African Studies Center,Archives,Discussion,Film,Humanities,Lecture LOCATION:Museum of Art - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900780@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Bursley Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T171057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Democracy of the Future: Student Showcase and Central Student Government Across Generations DESCRIPTION:Democracy & Civic Empowerment Poster Session and Reception followed by A Legacy of Leadership: Central Student Government Across Generations\n\nThis poster session will feature student-led projects specifically on democracy and civic empowerment visions. Past and present leadership from U-M’s CSG will convene to discuss the history and the future of student leadership on campus. UID:147394-21900968@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147394 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:central student government,Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Democracy,Democracy And Civic Engagement,Democratic Engagement,gerald r. ford school of public policy LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Becky Blank Hall | Annenberg Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - Joint Panhel/IFC Sober Monitor Training (SMT) DESCRIPTION: UID:144887-21901128@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144887 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1443 Washtenaw Ave Ground Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T123956 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Grab\, Gab\, and Game DESCRIPTION:Take a break and join us for an evening celebrating U-M’s graduate and professional students!\n\nStop by to recharge\, connect with peers\, and enjoy a curated spread of savory and sweet treats with coffee and other beverages in a welcoming\, relaxed space.\n\nThroughout the event\, attendees can:\n-Participate in games\, raffles and giveaways\, including Blue Bucks and other U-M prizes\n-Celebrate student contributions with rotating spotlights and moments of appreciation\n-Explore wellness and career resources available through Student Life\n\nWhether you stay for a few minutes or the full two hours\, this drop-in event offers a space to unwind\, connect and be recognized. Family-friendly and open to all graduate and professional students.\n\nDate: April 15\, 2026\nTime: 5-7 p.m. \nLocation: Michigan League\, Michigan Room \n\nThis event is hosted by Student Life and is part of the 2026 Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. UID:147135-21900416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147135 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Graduate And Professional Student Appreciation Week,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,Rackham Graduate School,Social,Student Life LOCATION:Michigan League - Michigan Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900301@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MUNGER GRADUATE RESIDENCES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Munger Community by attending events hosted by our Resident Advisors (RAs)! Feel free to select and attend as many events as you would like! UID:135673-21900228@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:8th Floor Fellows Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T001523 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs Bowling Green DESCRIPTION:Softball vs Bowling Green UID:146894-21899759@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T110000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899209@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet at the Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T102608 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Study Night at East Quad DESCRIPTION:Join the East Quad Diversity Peer Educators and Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants for a study night! Enjoy free piza and study with your neighbors! UID:146735-21899570@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146735 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:housing,Pizza,Study Night LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Abeng Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T110419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation! DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us! Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p UID:138091-21891123@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Climate Change,Discussion,Food,food and the environment,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Social,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Talk,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Window's Lounge (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250610T141405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:2026 Hopwood Awards Ceremony and Lecture DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend the awards ceremony for winners and finalists of the 2026 Hopwood Writing Awards. Acclaimed writer and cultural critic Roxane Gay will deliver the Hopwood Lecture. UID:136069-21877807@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136069 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Ann Arbor,Books,celebration,Contemporary Literature,Creative Writing,Department Of English Language And Literature,Free,Graduate Students,hopwood awards ceremony,Hopwood Program,Lecture,Literary Arts,Literature,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Undergraduate Students,Writing LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Student Leadership Showcase DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Student Leadership Showcase will celebrate student leaders from UMSI for a variety of accomplishments. \nAt the ceremony\, enjoy dinner while connecting with others\, watch student organizations receive awards and listen to student leaders give lightning talks on challenges and successes they encountered this year. We will also have time to recognize students who completed the Inclusive Leaders in Information (ILI) and Leading Innovative Forward-thinking Teams (LIFT) programs.\nStudent Organization Award nominations will be open from March 9th through April 5th.\n UID:143856-21894128@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143856 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Leinweber Dow Room (4th floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:BLI Community Meetings DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in –• Connecting with students from across campus while elevating your leadership learning?• Exploring the possibilities in the BLI?• Enjoying a light dinner in a dynamic\, welcoming\, and supportive community?Join us for our COMMUNITY MEETINGS held twice a month on Wednesdays in Weiser Hall. \nWe hope to inspire and engage our community of leaders at these interactive and social events led by our student Applied Leadership Fellows! Please note – this event is open to all undergrads to invite your friends who want to explore the BLI! UID:137222-21901069@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser Hall, 10th floor (500 Church Street) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900571@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Conger Kitchen CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900931@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Thieme Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Central Student Government Presents- A Legacy of Leadership: Student Government Across Generations DESCRIPTION: UID:147610-21901337@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147610 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Walter and Leonore Annenberg Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250827T123154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus DESCRIPTION:Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal. UID:138182-21882553@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138182 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - Dining Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T222544 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Presentation:End of Year Celebration! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational talk on child welfare and an end of semester celebration! UID:147611-21901338@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147611 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Child Welfare,Education,Food,Social LOCATION:School of Social Work Building - B684 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Presentation:General Board Meeting - Education and End of Year Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for an educational presentation on child welfare along with a celebration of our last meeting of the semester! UID:147612-21901339@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147612 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:School of Social Work CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T183000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21901272@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:3rd Floor West Loft CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T102044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours: Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:QMSS Community Hours are open to all students as a place to build community\, work\, study\, and get help & support from QMSS Peer Mentors and GSIs.\n\nQMSS Community Hours are designed to be a casual\, supportive\, weekly community-building and open study hours event for students in the QMSS Community (i.e.\, students previously or currently enrolled in any QMSS courses\, declared QMSS minors\, and student friends of the QMSS program). QMSS Community Hours are a supplement to traditional office hours during which students can come to chat with QMSS Peer Mentors\, make friends in the QMSS program\, and work independently or in groups on problem sets\, projects\, and/or exam studying.\n\nDuring Community Hours\, 1-2 GSIs from each QMSS 201 and QMSS 301 course will be present for at least 1 hour for potential student questions\, and there will be plenty of open space to work on your own or with friends without a GSI if that's what you prefer. QMSS Peer Mentors will always be present for the entire event to chat about navigating the QMSS minor\, finding\, applying for\, and getting offers for summer internships that utilize QMSS skills\, life as a student at the University of Michigan\, or anything else they've been thinking about lately and seeking additional support or resources for!\n\nOpen to all students! Light snacks will be provided & soft coffee house-style background music will be played during the events.\n\nThe image alt-text of the Winter 2026 QMSS Community Hours schedule is as follows:\n- Wednesday\, January 14 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, January 20 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, January 28 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, February 3 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, February 11 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, February 17 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, February 25 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, March 10 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, March 18 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, March 24 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, April 1 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, April 7 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, April 15 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, April 21 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm UID:144192-21894874@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144192 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Minors,Networking,Office Hours,Quantitative Methods,Social,Social Sciences,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SOUTH QUAD / FLETCHER 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135683-21899158@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Perlman Honors Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000015 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T213000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Lesson and Social Dance DESCRIPTION:Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be a student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes!\n \n WHEN:Join us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson\, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm!\n \n WHERE:Michigan League\, Vandenberg Room throughout Fall 2025911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\n \n COST:Admission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson\n \n LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAYS:Each last week of the month we are hosting live music during our social dances! Check out our separate event listing for full details.\n \n VOLUNTEER:Help us run the front desk! You get free admission and $5 in Swing Ann Arbor credit! Email swingannarbor@gmail.com to help out.\n \n Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography UID:142689-21891300@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142689 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League, Vandenberg Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21901268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ Bowman Room, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AA&PI Heritage Month: Closing Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate the conclusion of the AA&PI Heritage Month Program hosted by TMC/MESA with a Blackout Poetry activity and Student Story Wall. We will also be featuring student organization performances by Hawai'i Club\, rXn\, and more to highlight the power of cultural story-telling and creative expression. All materials will be provided and the event will also have food. Registration is required! \n UID:147055-21900328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147055 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900932@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Coman Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900933@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Thieme Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21901114@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Creative Suite CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T104333 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Destress and Decorate at Couzens DESCRIPTION:Join the Diversity Peer Educator and Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants to take a well deserved study break. Get creative and decorate a tote bag\, a cookie\, or both! UID:146740-21899574@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146740 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Cookie Decorating,Crafts,Diversity Peer Educators,housing,Social LOCATION:Couzens Hall - CAMEO Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T112310 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Ice Cream Social at Mosher Jordan DESCRIPTION:Join the Mosher Jordan Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants and Diversity Peer Educator for an ice cream social! Celebrate the end of the year with your neighbors and enjoy a sweet treat! UID:146750-21899584@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146750 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Peer Educators,Food,housing,Social LOCATION:Mosher-Jordan Hall - Nikki Giovanni Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21901144@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Seeley Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21901145@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Community Center (Vandenberg) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Star Wars Ahsoka Season 1 Watch Party DESCRIPTION: Come join some fellow Star Wars fans as we rewatch Ahsoka Season 1 in preparation for the new Mandalorian and Grogu movie coming out in May!\nSnacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:147259-21900606@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147259 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260205T155914 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Meeting:USCG Auxiliary University Program Meeting DESCRIPTION:The US Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program at UM is looking for new members! \n\nThe US Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the Coast Guard. The Auxiliary University Program (AUP) offers leadership and public service opportunities to Michigan students interested in making a difference through volunteer work. In the AUP\, you will have the chance to support Coast Guard missions while simultaneously participating in hands-on work and training of your choice. \n\nYou can explore a variety of opportunities\, including boating\, search and rescue\, marine safety\, disaster response\, environmental education\, environmental protection\, and more. AUP students have the unique opportunity to participate in an internship with the Coast Guard at stations around the country and on vessels that travel the globe.\n\nInterested? We meet Wednesdays from 7 PM to 8 PM\, in North Quad Room 2135. A virtual Zoom option will also be available! UID:145144-21896728@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145144 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Service,Environment,Food,Free,Games,Graduate Students,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Internship,Leadership,Michigan Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,Outdoors,Professional Development,Social Impact,Student Org,Training,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Virtual,Volunteer LOCATION:North Quad - 2135 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T120026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Virtual Transfer Student Panel DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors to learn more about the transfer student experience. The Ambassadors will be chatting about the academic transition to U-M\, how to get involved on campus\, housing\, all the amazing programs and support for transfer students\, and any other questions that you have. Join us even if you don't have specific questions.\n\nPlease register with link at the right. After you register you will receive the Zoom login. UID:141224-21898143@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141224 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:WEST QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135686-21900711@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:West Quad Multipurpose Room (1005) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T203000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21901146@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Coman Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BAITS II 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135619-21900935@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Thieme Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T121655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Campus Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Campus Jazz Ensemble is the premier non-major jazz performing experience offered by SMTD\, with membership by audition only.\n\nDennis Wilson\, conductor UID:146487-21899187@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146487 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Rackham Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Explore the personal sketchbooks of Sam Karres\, Greek-American painter and artist\, as he illustrates the daily life of residents in Greektown\, Detroit. This exhibit highlights Detroit’s Greek-American community and urban scenery during the late 20th century. Experience art and life through Sam’s eyes with scenes of music\, dance\, restaurants\, and the faces of the community. Let the vivid watercolor paintings and expressive sketches transport you to a Greektown of the past\, and learn more about Sam Karres’ life as an artist.\n\nFeaturing works from the Sam Karres Archive\, 1955-2012\, held by the University of Michigan Library's Special Collection Research Center. Curated by Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, Library Engagement Fellows. UID:146151-21898466@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21900645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Jordan Living Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T213000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21899385@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NQ Bowman Room, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T181754 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Regis Haynes\, voice DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Regis Haynes\, tenor\, performs a final master's degree recital. UID:146591-21899322@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146591 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260311T132239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Yasmin Williams DESCRIPTION:“one of the most inventive guitar players of the last decade\, an artist devoted to deploying seemingly every technique imaginable to coax new sounds and ideas out of her instrument” –Pitchfork\n\nYasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional approach and expansive instrumental style. Her latest album Acadia\, released on Nonesuch Records\, showcases her evolution from solo performer to collaborative artist\, featuring partnerships with notable musicians like Aoife O'Donovan and Immanuel Wilkins.\n\nWilliams' distinctive creative process involves \"ruminating\" on single notes until compositions naturally emerge. Beyond traditional fingerpicked guitar\, she demonstrates mastery of multiple instruments including kora\, harp guitar\, banjo\, and electric guitar. Her music\, while rooted in folk traditions\, transcends conventional structures to incorporate elements of progressive rock and experimental composition.\n\nFollowing her acclaimed 2021 album Urban Driftwood\, Acadia represents a significant artistic expansion\, featuring three distinct sections that move from traditional folk influences to atmospheric soundscapes and experimental arrangements. Williams' approach emphasizes sustained tones and intricate articulation\, creating music that balances technical precision with ethereal\, floating melodies. UID:142458-21890977@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142458 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T213000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21901116@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:MLK Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21901117@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21900646@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Jordan Lounge (294) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T211000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:STOCKWELL HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135682-21901059@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135682 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T142358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:'Redefining the Crown' Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:\"Artist’s statement: For centuries\, hair has been critical to how human beings understand racial categories\, gender designations\, and class status. For Black women in particular\, hair has and continues to be tied to ethnic identity and a history of self-determination\, social justice\, and survival. Thus\, chemotherapy-induced hair loss is a devastating event for Black patients who are also more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer subtypes necessitating chemotherapy\, carrying a 40% increased risk of dying from breast cancer.\n\nRedefining the ‘crown’: Approaching chemotherapy-induced alopecia among Black patients with breast cancer” started as a manuscript published in the scientific journal Cancer. But the work could not stop there. “Redefining the Crown” then metamorphosed into a photo essay project aimed at exploring the breast cancer journeys of six Black women and their experiences with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Though the project centers the experience of Black women\, we also acknowledge that breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced alopecia impact individuals of all genders. While the goal is to illuminate the unique stories of Black women who are affected uncommonly by this common disease\, the project is also a call to action regarding the disproportionate breast cancer-related mortality facing Black communities.\n\nIn this portraiture series\, photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks. This exhibition examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy and how their sense of cultural pride and personal identity have been redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThese survivors have redefined their own crowns. More profound than the new hairstyles they don after hair loss are the invisible crowns that they choose to wear each day: gratitude\, faith\, and resilience. What do their words mean to you? Do they empower you to act?\n\nArtist’s name: Versha Pleasant\nWork Title: Image 2\nDate of creation: September 2024\nArtist’s statement: Photo by Tafari Stevenson-Howard\" UID:146980-21900169@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Michigan Union - 1st Floor - Opera Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145009-21896277@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145009 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T120057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145010-21896292@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T120110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145011-21896314@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T120134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145012-21896343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145013-21896379@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T120209 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145014-21896429@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145014 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260220T120239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145015-21896486@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145015 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T120305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Bike Repair Hours DESCRIPTION:Does your bike need a tune-up? Need help fixing a flat or getting your gears to shift smoothly? \nCome to the FREE Wolverines on Wheels Bike Repair Hours on Wednesdays from 4-6p and Fridays from 3:30-5p.\nSign up for a 30-minute slot and your bike to the Duderstadt Fabrication Underground (B430-Lower Level) for peer-to-peer bike repair and maintenance. Our volunteers can help you diagnosis bike problems\, guide you through repairs\, and provide the tools & materials needed to get you back to riding. \nThis is NOT a drop-off service: ALL participants are expected to stay and participate in repairs to learn basic bike maintenance with the support of our volunteers. Expect to get your hands dirty and leave feeling more confident in your skills!\nOnly one bike per participant. You may sign up for multiple slots in a row but please be mindful of sharing the opportunity with other campus riders. Walk-ins are welcome but come secondary to sign-ups. \nIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our new program\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu\nThe Duderstadt Fabrication Underground's Bike Repair rack is available for use during all operation hours (M-F 12-6p). WoW Volunteers will only be there at our dedicated support hours with additional materials (tire patches\, grease\, etc). \nhttps://calendly.com/wolverinesonwheels-admin-umich/30min  UID:145016-21896550@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Fabrication Underground CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T060240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:FULL SEMESTER SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:This is a schedule of all our events happening this semester. Please follow the instagram or email iazamora@umich.edu to get on the email list for more information.  UID:145222-21896883@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:ToC National Championships DESCRIPTION:The Club Tennis team will be traveling to TCU in Fort Worth\, Texas to compete at Nationals! UID:145430-21897332@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145430 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Fort Worth, TX CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T000030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T235959 SUMMARY:Other:CWPA National Championship Tournament DESCRIPTION:National Championship tournament UID:144448-21895367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144448 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Carlisle Family YMCA CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CAS Exhibit. Making Armenian Americans - Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project DESCRIPTION:Making Armenian Americans \nCurators: Michael Pifer (U-M| MES) and Kathryn Babayan (U-M|History)\nProject Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project\n\nMaking Armenian Americans invites viewers into a moment of possibility in the early 20th century\, when Armenians fleeing violence at the end of the Ottoman Empire came to reinvent themselves in the promise of America. Drawn from the archives of Project Save\, these photographs capture different valences of American life\, as experienced\, performed\, and imagined by Armenian immigrants. From naturalization classes to festivals of nations\, from breaking new ground for churches to mundane tableaus of Thanksgiving and Christmas\, this range of photographs offers a glimpse of a community in the making\, one that sought to preserve a memory of its Ottoman past even while anticipating an American future. UID:143388-21893055@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143388 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Area Studies,Armenian Studies,Exhibition,history LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T160331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History DESCRIPTION:View \"Threads of Heritage: Syrian Textiles as Living History\,\" a cultural exhibit exploring the artistry\, symbolism\, and regional diversity of traditional Syrian garments. Featuring handcrafted pieces from cities such as Hama\, Aleppo\, Homs\, and Saraqib\, the exhibit highlights textile practices that reflect identity\, memory\, and cultural continuity. Many of these traditions are increasingly at risk of disappearing\, making preservation efforts especially urgent. \n\nThis exhibit\, on display in the rotunda of the Clark Library\, follows a live presentation held on March 30 and offers you an opportunity to engage with Syrian textile heritage as both an artistic and historical narrative. UID:147155-21900464@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Business Objects 4.3 In-Person Training - April 2026 DESCRIPTION:This is ain-person training that covers the fundamentals of Business Objects and the steps to navigate in Business Objects to perform basic\, intermediate and advanced tasks in BO. Please bring your own laptop and power adapter to in-person training.Please Note: There is a minimum of 10 registrations for each class (you can find the number of seats available out of 40). If the minimum number of seats is not reached we will email you in advance. UID:145932-21898138@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145932 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Arbor Lakes North Dome 4251 PLYMOUTH RD Ann Arbor 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T141911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial DESCRIPTION:The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit\, America at 250: Reflections on the Bicentennial.\n\nThe exhibit explores how President Ford joined Americans across the country in commemorating the Bicentennial. Highlighting some of the nationwide celebrations in 1976 and public gifts given to President Ford\, the exhibit asks visitors to reflect on our own Semiquincentennial commemorations.\n\nThe exhibit\, located in the Library's lobby\, will be free to visitors and will be available until December 3\, 2026. UID:145837-21897921@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145837 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American Bicentennial,American History,Bicentennial,History,President Gerald Ford LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T153740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T164500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Midwest's Genesis: A Rare Look at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 DESCRIPTION:A special display at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library will feature the Northwest Ordinance of 1787\, on loan from the NARA\, and on display in Michigan for the first time. Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution\, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory\, defined the rights guaranteed in that territory\, and created a process for admitting new states to the United States. The display offers a rare opportunity to view a document that helped shape the ideals and values of the young nation. UID:147304-21900678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:American History,michigan history,Northwest Ordinance LOCATION:Gerald Ford Library - Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:145904-21898062@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyways DESCRIPTION:Iranian-American artist Sheida Soleimani explores themes of migration\, political exile\, queerness\, and environmental crisis through the wildly imaginative and intricate scenarios she first stages in her studio. The tableaus—which often include live animals\, props\, even her parents—are then photographed\, documenting the artist’s process. Each photograph becomes a part of Soleimani’s rich visual storytelling. \n\n*Flyways *presents a series of new photographs that include images evocative of her family’s history and migration story in juxtaposition with images of injured birds that are representative of Soleimani’s work as a wildlife rehabilitator. (In 2018\, Soleimani founded Congress of Birds\, a wild bird rehabilitation center in Rhode Island.) The change in her practice to include bird rescue results in a revolutionary body of work steeped in passion and articulated in a completely original visual language. Learn more at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/sheida-soleimani.html. UID:142798-21891633@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Birding,Exhibition,Humanities,Multicultural,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:From Freddy to Quentin: The On-Set Still Photography of Joyce Rudolph DESCRIPTION:Joyce Rudolph has photographed some iconic actors and characters in her role as still photographer for the movies. This sampling of images from her papers\, which are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center's Mavericks & Makers collection\, include the first images of Freddy Krueger in \"A Nightmare on Elm Street\,\" Arnold Schwenegger in \"The Terminator\,\" legends Jack Nicholson\, Diane Keaton\, Sean Penn\, and Robert DeNiro\, as well as directors such as Quentin Tarantino\, Martin Scorsese\, and her husband\, Alan Rudolph. UID:146264-21898784@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146264 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition. UID:142773-21891511@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142773 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890919@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape. UID:142768-21891424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T104500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Yoga Final Exam Stressbuster DESCRIPTION:During this stressful time of year\, take a mindful break and give yoga a try! Yoga mats and light refreshments will be provided to students attending the event on a first-come\, first-served basis. The yoga class will be facilitated by Michele Wilkins. This event is in partnership with the School of Kinesiology Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs. Hope to see you there! UID:147528-21901181@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147528 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Room 3600 in the School of Kinesiology building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:J-1 Scholar Host Department Training DESCRIPTION:(Previously HEC 116)This training will provide a high-level overview of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and an introduction to key responsibilities for UM units hosting a J-1 Exchange Visitor\, both before and after the Exchange Visitor’s arrival.About the J-1 program: \nA J-1 Scholar is a visiting researcher\, professor\, or specialist from a country outside of the United States who has been approved to enter the United States for a specific purpose and for a limited amount of time. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for the express purpose of promoting international educational exchange of expertise and stimulating collaborative teaching and research efforts.  Exchange is truly at the core of the program and based on this philosophy and directive. Topics Discussed: Visa and Immigration OverviewHow to Request a DS-2019 for a visiting scholarScholar Request FormsMandatory Immigration Check InInternational Center ServicesMore information and FAQ’s on the J-1 scholar program at UM: \nhttps://internationalcenter.umich.edu/departments/overview-j1-exchange-visitor-program\n\n UID:103590-21899443@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/103590 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T095344 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T103000 SUMMARY:Meeting:U-M Green Team Coffee Chats Winter Semester 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come with your questions\, experiences\, and ideas to help us build a community of practice around sustainable workplaces at U-M! This monthly informal chat is open to all staff who are interested in workplace sustainability. Chats are held over Zoom\, so grab your favorite hot beverage and log in. We share successes\, mishaps\, and learning experiences as well as new opportunities and resources. (In order to encourage candid conversation\, these meetings are not recorded.) UID:142965-21891856@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142965 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T160119 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:2026 Student Fellowship Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Academic Innovation for our 10th annual Student Fellowship Showcase. This event celebrates the exceptional work and contributions of our student fellows for the 2025-26 academic year.\n\nThe showcase will feature a series of lightning talks\, where student collaborators share insightful knowledge gained from their fellowship projects across disciplines such as extended reality\, course design\, online learning\, and more. Attendees can also engage with our fellows during the interactive poster presentation and learn more about their work. \n\nWe invite the entire U-M community to join us in applauding our student collaborators for their accomplishments. Food and refreshments will be provided.\n\nRegister Now \n\n*Innovation Showcase*\nInnovation Showcases are one-day events featuring faculty\, staff\, and students who discuss how they are transforming teaching and learning to support student success. Innovation Showcases are an opportunity to connect with the latest research\, technology\, and design practices in digital education. UID:147229-21900554@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147229 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Innovation,Academic Technology At Michigan,Career,Celebration,Fellowship,Graduate Students,Showcase,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Center for Academic Innovation - Event Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Study Abroad in Sorrento\, Italy - Winter 2027 DESCRIPTION:Join CGIS Advisor\, Joy Richardson\, and Sant'Anna Institute staff to learn more about the CGIS: Humanities and Social Sciences in Sorrento (Italy) program\, the application process\, the academics\, and life in Sorrento.Please note that both of these sessions will be virtual over Zoom. Both sessions will contain the same info\, so students have the option to choose either one to attend.To learn more\, visit the M-Compass brochure:https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12125 and the Sant'Anna Institute website: https://www.santannainstitute.com/. UID:146733-21900535@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146733 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896908@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Hfes,Human Factors And Ergonomics Society,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T113902 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ChE SEMINAR: Carl Laird\, Carnegie Mellon University DESCRIPTION:More details to come. UID:143399-21892981@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143399 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:chemical engineering,Chemistry LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 10 - B10 Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T171502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Other:Artwork Pickup: 30th Annual Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Duderstadt Gallery or the PCAP Studio to collect your artwork from the 30th Annual Exhibition. Please bring your receipt or notification letter. \n\nMarch 31 and April 1 artwork pickup is at the Duderstadt Center Gallery. \n\nApril 14\, 16\, and 17 artwork pickup is at the PCAP Studio.\n\nThe PCAP Studio is located in the rear hallway of the Campus Safety Services Building (1239 Kipke Dr)\, located across the parking lot from the Crisler Center. Short-term guest parking is available in the designated \"DPSS Visitor\" spots near the building entrance.\n\n● GPS Tip: Use the physical address (1239 Kipke Dr) for GPS. Searching for the building name may route you to the wrong entrance.\n● Entrance: Enter through the double doors marked \"Division of Public Safety and Security.\"\n● Inside the Building: Walk straight past the main desk toward the door leading to a long hallway. Note: You do not need to check in at the DPSS desk.\n● The Studio: Walk to the very end of the hallway and turn right. The PCAP Studio is immediately on your right in Room 1400.\n\nSponsors\nThe 30th Annual Exhibition is presented with support from Michigan Arts and Culture Council\, Bank of Ann Arbor\, Eckhart Tolle Foundation\, Arts Initiative\, The Carceral State Project\, Center for World Performance Studies\, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Department of Sociology\, Institute for the Humanities\, Residential College\, School of Social Work. UID:145433-21897349@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145433 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Social Justice,Visual Arts LOCATION:Campus Safety Services Building - 1400 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251210T152415 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | A Queer Girl in Modern Japan: Yoshiya Nobuko DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010\, 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. Register for the Zoom webinar at https://myumi.ch/W6ZPD.\n \n The talk explores the life and work of popular writer Yoshiya Nobuko (1896–1973)\, known for her serialized fiction\, modern fashion\, and lifelong relationship with a same-sex partner. The talk considers her work through the lens of the *shōjo* (girl) as a term of genre\, identity\, and perspective on 20th-century Japan.\n \n Sarah Frederick teaches Japanese literature and cinema at Boston University’s Department of World Languages and Literatures\, of which she is currently associate chair. She is the author of *Turning Pages: Reading and Writing Women’s Magazines in Interwar Japan* (University of Hawaiʻi Press\, 2006)\, and articles in *positions: East Asian Cultures Critique\, US Japan Women’s Journal\,* and *Japan Forum.* She has also published a translation of Yoshiya Nobuko’s short story *Yellow Rose* (Expanded editions\, 2016). She has also written on the travel writings of Yoshiya Nobuko\, Isabella Bird\, and Natsume Sōseki\, including a GIS-aided map of Natsume Sōseki’s trips to Kyoto.\n\n*Accommodation: If 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:142556-21891151@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142556 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Japanese Studies,LGBT,Literature LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T120117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Exploring NotebookLM for Education DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of NotebookLM\, the advanced AI-powered research and note-taking assistant available to all University of Michigan faculty\, staff\, and students. Designed to help you understand and synthesize information from your own documents\, NotebookLM transforms your lesson plans\, lecture notes\, and research papers into a dynamic knowledge base. By grounding its responses entirely in your sources\, it becomes your most trusted research partner.\n\nRecent Updates & Key Takeaways Include:\n-Active Learning Tools: Instantly generate flashcards and customized quizzes from your uploaded sources to enhance recall and test mastery.\n-Learning Guide Mode: Use the new \"Learning Guide\" to receive personalized tutoring\, breaking down complex concepts step-by-step with probing\, open-ended questions that encourage deeper critical thinking.\n-Enhanced Reporting: Go beyond standard summaries by generating upgraded reports in custom formats\, including Blog Posts\, Glossary of Terms\, FAQs\, and Quizzes.\n-Multiformat Audio and Video Overviews: Transform your documents into engaging \"podcasts\"\, perfect for on-the-go learning and diverse perspective-taking. Explore the new Video Overview to create a dynamic presentation based on your sources.\n-Source Versatility: Upload a wide range of source materials\, including PDFs\, Google Docs/Slides\, and even web links\, for comprehensive information synthesis.\n\nWorkshop Outline:\n-Introduction to NotebookLM:\n--Understanding NotebookLM as an AI-powered research and note-taking assistant.\n--Overview of how it utilizes only your uploaded documents for information synthesis and provides citations.\n-Practical Applications and New Features:\n--Demonstration of uploading diverse source materials.\n--Generating Flashcards and Quizzes for study and review.\n--Utilizing the Learning Guide for in-depth conceptual mastery.\n--Creating customized reports\, Audio Overviews\, and Video Overviews in new formats.\n-Accelerating Knowledge Sharing:\n--Examples of generating lesson plans\, discussion questions\, and study guides.\n--Q&A on NotebookLM features and usage.\n-Privacy and Terms of Service:\n--Overview of the ITS AI Services Privacy Notice and Terms of Service (emphasizing data is not used to train the AI).\n-Wrap-up and Resources UID:140774-21899286@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140774 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Artificial Intelligence,Genai,Generative Ai,Google,Notebooklm LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T112517 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Farm Stand: Spring Plant Sale DESCRIPTION:Spring is in full swing\, and that means it's time to get your hands dirty and your gardens ready for the summer! We're thrilled to announce the return of the Farm Stand Pop-Up Plant Sale. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, there's something for everyone. We have tons of your Farm Stand favorite plant varieties to choose from. We'll also have a table for gardening advice\, information on pollinators\, and material resources to support student home gardeners. UID:147085-21900365@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147085 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:agriculture,Environment,Food,Food System,Sustainability,vegetables,Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T114956 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Gender and Sexuality Workshop DESCRIPTION:- January 15: Gracia Dodds and Mack Brumbaugh\n- February 12: Tey Meadow\n- February 26: Bailey Otter\n- March 12: Abby Smith\; Xavier Fields\n- March 24: Elizabeth Armstrong and Hannah Tessler\; lightning talks\n- April 9: Johanna Oh\n- April 16: Maya Glenn UID:143662-21893619@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143662 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T121105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Great Lakes Seminar Series: Jenan Kharbush DESCRIPTION:About the presentation: “Nitrogen availability” refers to the amounts of biologically usable nitrogen forms relative to demand by the biological community. In cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) dominated by the non-diazotrophic cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa\, nitrogen availability is critical for the production of the nitrogen-rich toxin microcystin\, and may also play a role in shaping M. aeruginosa strain composition and relative abundance of toxic and non-toxic strains. During the annual CyanoHAB in Western Lake Erie\, both the dominant form of nitrogen (organic vs. inorganic) and M. aeruginosa strain composition shift as the bloom progresses\, as does the heterotrophic bacterial community composition in M. aeruginosa colonies. Recent metagenomics and culture-based work suggests that some of these heterotrophs may be involved in nitrogen acquisition and cycling processes with Microcystis. In this talk I will discuss some of our recent efforts to understand the influence of nitrogen form on Microcystis bloom ecology\, via both strain-specific adaptations and interactions with other community members such as heterotrophic bacteria. This includes examining how nitrogen form influences exometabolite production in cultured M. aeruginosa strains\, as well as using nano-secondary ion mass spectrometry (nanoSIMS) to measure how cell-specific nitrogen uptake in field communities changes with bloom phase. \n\nAbout the speaker: Jenan is an Assistant Professor in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Michigan. She earned her PhD in Chemical Oceanography from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography\, where she developed an appreciation for the complexity of microbial life and the outsized influence microbes have on their environment. At U-M\, her research group studies how aquatic microorganisms\, particularly phytoplankton\, acquire and use nitrogen\, including during CyanoHABs. They combine laboratory culture experiments with field-based environmental observations to link cellular-level nitrogen cycling processes to large-scale geochemical patterns in both modern and ancient environments. UID:141223-21888418@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Chemistry,Environment,Great Lakes,Lecture,Research,Science,seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T145322 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T133000 SUMMARY:Presentation:How to Be Your Best in Virtual Interviews DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will learn how to use lighting\, color\, clothing\, backdrop\, eye contact\, and mirroring to make a strong impression and why it’s important to keep answers succinct\, pause\, be comfortable with silence\, and notice non-verbal cues during interviews.\nLearning objectives:\nLearn practical steps to take to look and sound your best despite your nerves.\nUnderstand how to combine the technology\, body language\, and behavioral features to make a strong impression in a virtual setting.\nUnderstand what it takes (posture\, breathing\, and gesturing) to look and sound confident.\n\nSpeaker: Amy Aines\nAmy Aines is a communication strategist\, speaker\, coach\, and trainer who builds career success skills. She teaches graduate students and postdocs at universities and government agencies how to simplify the complex\, engage listeners\, foster productive relationships\, and make a bigger impact with their work. Amy is CEO of Damianakes Communications\, a consulting firm she founded in 1999\, and co-author of Championing Science – Communicating Your Ideas to Decision Makers\, a ‘how to’ book based on her four decades of work with scientists and engineers in the wireless\, tech\, and biotech industries. UID:146662-21899420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146662 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate and Professional Students,job search,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Professional Development,Rackham LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T102354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Is Sign Language Universal? A Brief History of ASL DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the history of American Sign Language (ASL) and its fascinating origins. In this workshop\, we will take a brief look at the evolution of ASL\, some linguistic differences that set it apart from other languages\, variations within the language\, Deaf culture\, and more! No prior knowledge of ASL or linguistics is needed to attend.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:145864-21897968@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145864 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Communication,Culture,Deaf,Disability,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121823 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jessi Grieser\, carillon DESCRIPTION:LSA faculty member Jessi Grieser 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:144567-21895498@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144567 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T100758 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Master's Thesis Defense Seminar> Calcium and F-actin dynamics during tricellular zipping in epithelial junction remodeling DESCRIPTION:Epithelial cells form adhesive connections through cell-cell junctions\, maintaining a selective barrier despite significant shape changes during development and tissue homeostasis. This is accomplished through the active remodeling of cell-cell junctions\, a process largely driven by actomyosin contractility. Using live microscopy of the Xenopus laevis embryonic epithelium\, my lab has characterized “tricellular zipping”\, a vertex remodeling process that contributes to the transition from irregular epithelial geometries at the blastula stage to the more regular hexagonal packing that emerges at the gastrula stage of development. Tricellular zipping involves the resolution of a long\, thin cellular extension that stretches toward a vertex where four or more cells meet. As two cells 'zip' together to lengthen a new bicellular interface\, the other cell recedes\, thus forming a new tricellular vertex at the end of zipping. Tricellular zipping is accompanied by transient flashes of cytoplasmic calcium within the long cell extension. My research had focused on investigating these calcium flashes\, whether the calcium flashes are correlated with actomyosin accumulation\, and how pulsatile calcium and actin accumulations drive the elongation of the new bicellular interface between two zipping cells. My data reveals that each zipping event is accompanied by multiple calcium flashes within the long cellular extension and an increase in the length of the new bicellular interface between the zipping cells. Following calcium flashes\, there is an increase in the rate of elongation of the new bicellular interface. Actin also accumulates in a pulsatile fashion within the long cellular extension during tricellular zipping. Cross correlation analysis shows that *** We hypothesize that the long cellular extensions experience increased membrane tension\, which might activate mechanosensitive calcium channels\, leading to the observed pulsatile mechanosensitive calcium signaling. To test this idea\, we are using FLIPPER-TR to measure membrane tension at the site of zipping and at tricellular and multicellular vertices more generally. Together\, these findings suggest that calcium-associated actomyosin pulses drive tricellular zipping. UID:147524-21901178@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147524 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,Thesis Defense LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 5150 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NORTH QUAD 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135674-21900912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135674 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Meet at the NQ Courtyard CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894482@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:School of Social Work 2026 De-Stress Fest DESCRIPTION:The School of Social Work's Flourish Office is hosting De-Stress Fest. A week full of events open to all students\, staff\, and faculty to help you make it through the final weeks for the semester!  UID:147351-21900888@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147351 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:School of Social Work B780 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays\, 12-5 pm\nFridays\, 12-5 pm UID:138950-21884311@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Ran Toward Each Other: The 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThis annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\n\nBert Cook\nWilliam Hohe\nJuniper Jones\nNavjeet Kaur\nZhongxing (Jack) Liu\nJulianna Sanromán\nCelia Shaheen\n\nThe 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 25 - April 17 at the Stamps Graduate and Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\n\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Wednesday\, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. (no RSVP required).\n\nViewings March 26-April 17 are available by appointment only\; please contact William Hohe to arrange a visit. UID:145492-21897429@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145492 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T121609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T124500 SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 30-minute organ recital by Dr. James Kibbie\, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Organ.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department on Thursdays at 12:15pm on the Richards-Fowkes organ at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. \n\nThe 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. The Winter 2026 concert series begins on January 15 and it will continue weekly through April 16 (with the exception of April 2). UID:143791-21894016@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Professional Profile Boost with CPD DESCRIPTION:OGPS Career & Professional Development: Headshots & Resume Reviews\nAll OGPS-affiliated graduate students are invited to join the Career & Professional Development (CPD) team in the OGPS Lounge (THLS 2950) for a focused session on strengthening your professional profile.Participants will have the opportunity to receive a professional headshot taken by a photographer\, followed by a one-on-one resume or CV review with an OGPS career advisor. This event is designed to support your career exploration and enhance your job search materials with actionable feedback. UID:146864-21899722@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146864 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:THSL 2950 & THSL 2955 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900302@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Continuous Improvement Foundations DESCRIPTION:Our Continuous Improvement Foundations course is a beginner-friendly training that teaches you the basics of how to make things better at work. In this class\, we'll show you why it's important to really understand why problems happen\, why guessing can be risky\, and how to pinpoint the things that will make a big difference when you're trying to improve your work.\n\nWe use real stories\, small group activities\, and group discussions to help you see how these ideas can be used every day.\n*Please bring an issue or a work process that you want to make better. During the course\, you will have a chance to use what you’re learning to tackle your specific issue.\nAfter the course\, you will know how to:\nExplain what 'value' means and understand it from the perspective of whoever is receiving your service or product\nRecognize the 8 types of unnecessary activities or 'waste' and get good at noticing them when they happen\nRealize why it's important to go right to where the problem happens and ask open questions to get more information\nUnderstand the four-step method of Plan-Do-Check-Adjust\, which is a tested way to solve problems\nLearn how Organizational Excellence can support you and your team\nSession length: 2.5 hours\n\n UID:102144-21895734@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102144 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom - a calendar invitation with the link will be sent 1 day in advance CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dialogue & Donuts DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's \nnew conversation game\, The Pluralism Playdeck. The Pluralism Playdeck is\n a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to\n practice the interpersonal skills they need to engage in compassionate and \nhonest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and \ndemographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about\n others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both \nsocial and professional settings. UID:139479-21885634@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139479 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:LSA Building Room 1040 (500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250930T101850 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Dialogue and Donuts DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a sweet treat and make new friends while testing out U-M's new conversation game\, The Pluralism Playdeck. The Pluralism Playdeck is a low-key scaffolded card game designed to allow university students to practice the soft skills they need to engage in compassionate and honest conversations about hot-button issues across ideological and demographic differences. You'll learn about yourself. You'll learn about others. You'll develop a skill set that will serve you well in both social and professional settings. UID:139212-21885096@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139212 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Education,Free,Humanities,Intergroup Dialogue,Open Inquiry,Social,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260407T104324 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Emily Traficante - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Emily Traficante for their dissertation defense titled \"Accessing Olefin-Containing Polycyclic Scaffolds and Progress Toward the Total Synthesis of Herquline A\".\n\n*Date:* Thursday\, April 16th\n*Time:* 1:00 PM\nZoom Meeting ID: 957 9881 9031\nPassword: herquline UID:147491-21901105@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147491 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IGR/ALA429 4/16/26 (CommonGround) DESCRIPTION: UID:147507-21901154@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147507 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T103846 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Imagining and Building a Better World for Black Families DESCRIPTION:This conversation with Dorothy Roberts and Joyce McMillan centers the lived experiences of families impacted by welfare systems and considers possibilities for building new systems of care. Moderated by social work educator and practitioner\, Rick Barinbaum\, attendees from a range of educational backgrounds (e.g.\, social work\, sociology\, law\, public policy\, medicine) will deepen their understandings and discover new perspectives—all while laughing together and learning from these incredible scholars\, educators\, and advocates.\n\nNo reservations necessary! UID:147086-21900367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147086 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Poverty Solutions,Social Justice,Sociology LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250820T132640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Influencing Change at Any Level DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:137827-21880826@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Professional Development,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T112823 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Modeling Structure in Unstructured Data: Statistical and Causal Perspectives DESCRIPTION:Modern machine learning systems are trained on massive amounts of unstructured data such as text\, images\, and sequences. Despite the apparent lack of explicit structure\, they exhibit remarkable abilities to learn patterns\, perform reasoning\, and support decision-making. This apparent paradox raises a central question: what structure do these models recover from unstructured data\, and how can we understand and use it?\n\nThis dissertation investigates how language models (i) represent structure through their architectures\, (ii) learn structure from unstructured data\, and (iii) enable us to leverage this learned structure for principled causal inference with unstructured data.\n\nThe first part develops a statistical perspective of attention mechanisms\, the core building block of modern language models. We show that attention can be interpreted as adaptive mixture-of-experts models. This interpretation enables us to extend attention to model general exponential family-distributed data\, making it capable of modeling complex\, heterogeneous data beyond text. In turn\, this perspective reframes attention as a statistical model\, explaining how it captures complex dependencies and latent structure\, with guarantees on identifiability and generalization.\n\nThe second part examines how such structure arises from unstructured training data. We show that many in-context learning behaviors can emerge directly from co-occurrence patterns in unstructured text\, linking modern models to classical co-occurrence modeling tools like latent factor modeling. At the same time\, we identify the limits of this mechanism: positional structure becomes essential for more complex reasoning tasks. We further demonstrate that training data composition plays a critical role in shaping model behavior and alignment\, with example difficulty acting as a key factor.\n\nThe final part studies how learned representations in language models can be leveraged for causal inference in high-dimensional\, unstructured settings. Our approach identifies causal variables directly within the representation space\, enabling well-defined estimation of causal effects when treatments or outcomes are themselves unstructured. In particular\, we isolate representation directions corresponding to the most causally influential treatment components and the most salient treatment-induced outcome variations.\n\nTogether\, these results provide a unified perspective on how modern machine learning systems extract structure from unstructured data\, and how that structure can be harnessed for rigorous statistical and causal analysis. UID:147382-21900950@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147382 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:West Hall - 438 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:New Transfer Student Information Session DESCRIPTION:We encourage every student interested in or contemplating an undergraduate degree at the School of Information to attend an information session. You will receive an engaging and comprehensive overview of the program\, as well as guidance for the application process. Sessions are hosted on different days to accommodate as many students as possible\, and you only need to attend one session before you apply.  If you are unable to attend an information session\, we highly recommend emailing our team (umsi\,.undergrad@umich.edu) to make sure you have all of the necessary details or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with a student ambassador or admissions advisor.These information sessions are for students interested in transferring to UMSI from outside of the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor campus. UID:144442-21895361@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144442 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T003140 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:The Real Cost of a Job: Paychecks\, Benefits\, and Cost of Living DESCRIPTION:Understanding Your Paycheck &\; Benefits (Made Simple)— Workshop + Q&\;A Join Financial Education in a practical workshop to decode your paycheck\, understand income taxes/withholding\, and make sense of benefits that can dramatically change your take-home pay. You’lllearn how employer and employee contributions affect the true value of anoffer and when to connect with UCC for offer comparisons and negotiation guidance.This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students. You can only register to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicate that you'll be attending this eventand see more details\, please go to this webpage: [add HS Preview Link] We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA  #UCC UID:147143-21900424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147143 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:20260410T022105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:When Publishing is Political: Social Science Writing in an Era of Political Volatility DESCRIPTION:This event will feature a conversation between Dr. William Lopez and Dr. Alford A. Young Jr. as they explore the challenges of publishing scholarship focused on race\, immigration status\, and social policy in the current socio-political environment. The conversation will explore several key themes\, including the decision-making process for choosing writing venues\, the challenges of publishing research that elicits public opinion and backlash\, and the demands of balancing media and activism with scholarly obligations. The program will include a moderated dialogue\, followed by an audience Q&A\, in an intimate forum designed for faculty and graduate scholars engaged in anti-racist research and interested in expanding their public engagement. Lunch will be provided.\n UID:147052-21900323@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147052 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Michigan Union - Parker Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T122032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Wolverines at Work: A Series of Workshops for Life Post-Michigan DESCRIPTION:The University Career Center (UCC) is proud to present Wolverines at Work\, a series of workshops and events designed to help you launch into life post-Michigan — tailored to wherever you are in your career journey. Whether you’ve secured a job or are still actively searching\, we’ve got you covered:\n\nIf you've accepted an offer and are preparing for your first role\, check out:\n• The Real Cost of a Job | Th\, 4/16\, 1-2pm (Sponsored by Financial Education) - Understand your paycheck\, benefits\, and cost of living\n• Operation Graduation Winter 2026 | F\, 4/10\, 12-4pm and M\, 4/13\, 12-4pm (Sponsored by CSG) - Graduation gown rentals\n• From Offer to Impact | T\, 4/14\, 4-5pm - Strategies for success in your first year on the job\n\nIf you're on the hunt for a job\, join us for:\n• Strategic Resume and Cover Letter Lab | W\, 4/15\, 4-5pm - Work with a coach to tailor your application materials\n• Beyond the 'Go Blue' | Th 4/16\, 4-5pm - Connect with alumni and tap into the power of the U-M network\n• Fast Track to Job Offers | F\, 4/17\, 2-3pm - Learn an effective strategy to accelerate your job search\n\nFor everyone:\n• UCC Clothes Closet Pop-Up @ the Diag | F\, 4/17\, 11:30am-12:30pm - Free business casual and business professional attire\n• Cap and Gown Drop-Ins | F\, 4/17\, 12-4pm - Take a cap and gown picture in our photo booth — solo or with friends! UID:147549-21901242@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147549 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022103 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Business Objects 4.3 In-Person Training - April 2026 DESCRIPTION:This is ain-person training that covers the fundamentals of Business Objects and the steps to navigate in Business Objects to perform basic\, intermediate and advanced tasks in BO. Please bring your own laptop and power adapter to in-person training.Please Note: There is a minimum of 10 registrations for each class (you can find the number of seats available out of 40). If the minimum number of seats is not reached we will email you in advance. UID:145932-21898139@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145932 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Arbor Lakes North Dome 4251 PLYMOUTH RD Ann Arbor 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T181750 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Meghan Wysocki & Joe Antrim perform 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:144594-21895534@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144594 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T121042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Connected and Protected: Neural Mechanisms Underlying the Regulatory Power of Social Relationships DESCRIPTION:Social relationships are central to human life\, but how do they shape the ways the mind and body respond to threat\, safety\, and distress? In this talk\, I examine this question through a research program focused on the regulatory functions of social connection. I first ask why social disconnection is so distressing\, and what that can reveal about the role of social connection in human survival. I then explore how close others reduce distress\, considering the possibility that loved ones may do more than provide comfort—they may fundamentally alter how threat is processed. Finally\, I examine whether caregiving and prosocial behavior represent another important pathway through which social relationships regulate threat responses and influence well-being. Together\, this work highlights a central idea: social relationships are not simply part of the backdrop of human life\, but they fundamentally shape how our minds and bodies interpret and respond to reality.\n\nThe talk will be followed by a reception with light refreshments on the Third Floor Terrace\, East Hall UID:146778-21899611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146778 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Clinical Psychology,Psychology LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022105 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Setting Group Values and Navigating Group Dynamics for Study Abroad Groups DESCRIPTION:Workshop put on by the Office of Student Conflict Resolution (OSCR) for study abroad groups to set\, reaffirm\, and/or rethink their values and norms. OSCR facilitators will work with your group to learn about the group's current culture and create activities and content to help the group brainstorm where they would like their organization/team to go in the future. This session can also touch on power dynamics and how internal leadership structures influence organizational culture. This workshop often yields a list of shared values\, norms\, and group expectations that is shared with participants after the workshop has concluded. This workshop is ideal for groups that rely on healthy team dynamics in order to be successful. This workshop runs for 90 minutes. UID:147153-21900444@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147153 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:515 East Jefferson St. Suite 100 (SAB Basement) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T114049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Culture\, History and Politics (CHiP) DESCRIPTION:- January 15: Cho Han\n- January 22: Marni Morse\n- January 29: Jiyeon Lee\n- February 5: Tess Hamilton\n- February 12: Álvaro Cabrera\n- February 19: Jarron Long\n- February 26: Xianni Zhang\n- March 12: Sarah Farr and Christian Castro-Martinez\n- March 19: Danyelle Reynolds\n- March 26: Vanessa Jiménez-Read\n- April 2: Abigail Skalka and Julieta Goldenberg\n- April 9: Eric Freeburg\n- April 16: TBD UID:143661-21893612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143661 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T091609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Land Conservation and the Clean Energy Transition:Evidence from U.S. Wind and Solar Development DESCRIPTION:We study the interactions between land conservation policy and renewable energy development using over a decade of U.S. wind and solar grid interconnection applications linked to fine-grained geospatial data. A model of competitive site selection shows that the welfare implications of land use protections depend on the correlation between conservation value and private development potential. When this correlation is weak\, targeted restrictions can steer projects away from ecologically sensitive areas without meaningfully raising technology deployment costs. Estimating a sequential model of site entry and project advancement\, we find that wetlands protections and conservation easements significantly deter development. Correlations between measures of engineering profitability and measures of conservation value are near zero\, implying that the landscape is amenable to well-targeted conservation policy. However\, our estimates of the ‘soft costs’ imposed by the existing patchwork of restrictions appear substantial. Ongoing counterfactual analysis aims to quantify these compliance burdens and assess how alternative land use regimes could reshape the spatial allocation of renewable energy development. UID:143457-21893203@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143457 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Energy,Environment,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T101448 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering (BME 500) Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Tissue-Inspired Synthetic Biomaterials and Applications in Cancer\nAbstract:\nMost environments available to study how human cells behave are two-dimensional (2D). In real tissue\, cells live surrounded by a three-dimensional (3D) extracellular matrix (ECM)\, which provides structure\, drives cell function\, and is dynamically remodeled by the cells within. A major limitation of the few examples of 3D cell culture environments that do exist (typically made from assemblages of proteins) is that their constituents are undefined\, and they have unacceptable batch-to-batch variability. On the other end of the spectrum\, the major drawbacks to using engineered\, synthetic environments is their over-simplicity and lack of resemblance to real tissue. My lab’s unique approach to biomaterial design is that we create cheap and easy-to-use\, yet complex representations of the ECM of specific tissues. My lab’s tissue-customized environments are hydrogels from synthetic polymers that replicate a tissue’s 3D geometry\, the stiffness of that tissue\, and all the integrin-binding and protease-degradable components of the ECM of the tissue of interest. We made biomaterial designs for brain\, bone marrow\, omentum\, and lung\, and we have applied our approach to several complex problems in biology (e.g.\, astrocyte reactivity\, mesenchymal stem cell differentiation\, ovarian cancer\, etc.). \n\nIn this seminar\, I’ll discuss how we use our engineering principles to create these environments and show how we’ve begun to use them to study grand challenges in cancer biology. One of the overwhelming challenges in treating metastatic cancer is that tumors in the brain\, lung\, skeleton\, and liver are typically drug resistant\, and we do not have a good understanding of why these tumors evade therapy. The biomaterials we have built over the years are well suited for drug screening applications and to study how the extracellular microenvironment regulates the metastatic spread of cancer. \nBio:\nShelly Peyton is Professor and Department Chair of Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2002 and went on to obtain her MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California\, Irvine in 2007. She was then an NIH Kirschstein post-doctoral fellow in the Biological Engineering department at MIT before starting her academic appointment in Chemical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2011. At UMass she was named the Barry and Afsaneh Siadat Professional Development Professor\, Armstrong Professor\, Conti Fellow\, and Provost Professor before moving to Tufts University to become chair of Biomedical Engineering in 2024. At Tufts\, the Peyton lab is an interdisciplinary group of engineers and biologists that create bioinspired and dynamic models of human tissue with both synthetic biomaterials and decellularized tissues. They use these tissue models to 1) understand the physical relationship between metastatic cancer cells and the tissues to which they spread\, 2) uncover the role of the extracellular matrix and its dynamics in drug resistant cancers\, and 3) quantify how forces from traumatic brain injury damage cells within the brain. Shelly’s honors include a Pew Biomedical Scholarship\, an NIH New Innovator Award\, an NSF CAREER award\, Biomedical Engineering Society fellow\, and an American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering fellow. Outside of her research and her Chair’s role\, Shelly is passionate about graduate student training and diversifying the academy. She was awarded an Outstanding Teaching Award and a Diversity Award from the College of Engineering at UMass\, has led an REU Site\, co-directed a Biotechnology (BTP) NIH T32 training program\, and was lead PI of a PREP program at UMass. Since 2013\, the Peyton has continuously run an NSF- and privately funded program called Engineering the Cell\, which pays high school students with no prior research experience to work in the Peyton lab for 5 weeks every summer. Outside of her work\, Shelly is an avid cyclist\, enjoys board games\, lego\, travel\, and coaches ultimate frisbee. UID:147525-21901179@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147525 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,seminar LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250805T113918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and refreshments in a beautiful\, book-filled space. Check out a book from the Hopwood library or engage with other readers and writers. All are welcome. UID:136054-21877797@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136054 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Books,Creative Writing,English Language And Literature,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Hopwood Program,Literary Arts,Literature,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T113817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Kapil Chalil Madathil DESCRIPTION:As work\, healthcare\, and decision-making increasingly occur across distance\, physical separation is often assumed to degrade performance. Research in human-centered systems design reveals a more nuanced reality: performance often survives distance\, but the hidden costs shift to workload\, and coordination. This talk examines how the design of collaborative systems determines whether distance becomes manageable or dangerous. Drawing on two decades of research spanning remote collaboration\, immersive virtual environments\, telemedicine-enabled stroke care\, and human-AI teaming in high-risk settings\, the talk shows how redesigning systems\, rather than pushing people harder\, can dramatically improve outcomes. The talk argues that the future of distributed work and intelligent systems will be defined by seamlessly integrated\, intelligently designed human–machine partnerships. UID:147209-21900527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147209 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:899 Seminar Series,Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T103127 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Race & Racial Ideologies Workshop DESCRIPTION:January 22: Erykah Benson\nMarch 19: Kyle McCullers\nApril 2: Carlo Handy Charles\nApril 16: Vanessa Jiménez-Read UID:143799-21894044@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143799 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T141558 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - From Market Signals to Maintenance Decisions: Electricity Price Forecasting and Market-Aware Maintenance for Energy Assets DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nOperational decision-making in modern power systems is increasingly shaped by uncertain market signals\, such as electricity prices and curtailment levels. In this talk\, I will present our research group’s recent efforts to develop data- driven methods for forecasting these signals\, and further leveraging them to inform asset-level decision-making. First\, I will present a multivariate statistical approach for electricity price forecasting designed to capture system\, market\, and temporal dependencies that are prevalent in electricity price signals. The proposed approach is evaluated on two years of electricity prices from the California Independent System Operator\, showing significant improvements in both point and probabilistic forecast metrics relative to well-established statistical and emerging deep learning methods. Independent validation against industry-adopted forecasting systems further demonstrates the approach’s competitive performance and practical relevance. I then turn to how variability in market signals (naturally viewed as a challenge for asset management) can\, counter-intuitively\, be turned into an opportunity for improved decision-making. In particular\, I will present a grid- informed maintenance optimization framework for wind energy assets that incorporates grid- level information\, such as electricity prices and curtailment\, to support condition-based maintenance decisions. Together\, these results highlight how market signals can be accurately predicted\, and further leveraged to inform asset management\, bridging forecasting and optimization in modern power systems.\n\nBiography:\nAziz Ezzat is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Rutgers University\, where he leads the Renewables & Industrial Analytics (RIA) Research Group. He received his PhD degree in Texas A&M University\, and his BSc. Degree from Alexandria\, Egypt\, both in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Aziz’s research develops data science\, AI\, and machine learning methods for energy\, environmental\, and industrial systems\, with support from the National Science Foundation\, U.S. Department of Energy\, the state of New Jersey\, and industry partners. His work has appeared in leading journals such as Technometrics\, Annals of Applied Statistics\, IISE Transactions\, and IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. Aziz is a recipient of the A. Walter Tyson Early Career Award\, the IIF-SAS ® Research Methodology Award\, and the Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Operations Research and Data Analytics Divisions of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE). He served as the 2023-2024 President of the Energy Systems Division of IISE\, where he introduced numerous initiatives to advance the broader impacts of data and decision sciences\, including the inaugural PG&E Energy Analytics Challenge—an industry-sponsored\, national-scale energy forecasting competition. He is a professional member of INFORMS\, IISE\, IEEE\, and IIF. More about his research and teaching can be found at: https://sites.rutgers.edu/azizezzat/. UID:145470-21897385@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145470 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:CAEN,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Energy,Engineering,Environment,Free,Industrial and Operations Engineering,Interdisciplinary,Law,Materials Science,Mechanical Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering,North Campus,Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences,Research,Science,seminar,Social Sciences,Sustainability LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260316T151548 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Information Sick: How Journalism’s Decline & Misinformation’s Rise Are Harming Our Health—& What We Can Do About It DESCRIPTION:An award-winning journalist and a public health expert discuss their book on the pollution of our information environment\, its implications for health\, and what can be done.\n\nJoanne Kenen is Editor-at-Large at Politico and Journalist-in-Residence at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health\n\nJoshua Sharfstein\, MD is Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement and Distinguished Professor of the Practice at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health\n\nPlease RSVP at https://myumi.ch/bVMg6 UID:145772-21897802@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145772 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Health,Journalism LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260125T203543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Learning Seminar: Cographic matroid criterion DESCRIPTION:Explain the proof of the key combinatorial result (Theorem 1.9 of the paper) behind the main theorem. UID:144461-21895387@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144461 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T105316 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T172000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Materials/Organic Seminar DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 16th from 4:00 to 5:20 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Time:* 4:00-4:20 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Julia Donovan\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Adam Matzger\n*Title of Talk:* Imparting Switchable Impact Sensitivity to Workhorse Explosives\n\n*Time:* 4:20-4:40 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Kate Kaplin\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Joerg Lahann & Professor Julie Biteen\n*Title of Talk:* Utilizing Click Chemistry to Enhance Synthetic Protein Nanoparticle Crosslinking\n\n*Time:* 4:40-5:00 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Elizaveta Karchuganova\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Markos Koutmos\n*Title of Talk:* Structural and Functional Studies of Human tRNA Isopentenyltransferase I (TRIT1)\n\n*Time:* 5:00-5:20 PM\n*Student Presenter:* Yulia Rakova\n*Research Advisor:* Professor Adam Matzger\n*Title of Talk:* Solid Guests in Metal–Organic Frameworks: Capacity Limits and Structural Effects on Loading Kinetics UID:147275-21900622@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147275 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T003139 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Beyond the 'Go Blue': Making the Net Work DESCRIPTION:As you inch closer to graduation\, let's see how your network of people can support and empower you! This workshop will giveyou the confidence and tools to examine personal and potential connections with alumni and professionals. We will go into how to conduct informational interviewing as a tool for connection building\, and how to best utilize your position as a new graduate to your advantage.In this workshop\, you will:- Develop an understanding of networking and the importance- Examine your current and potential connections- Identifyways to expand your network- Recognize ways to utilize LinkedIn and UCAN for building connectionsYou will leave this session having reached out to at least three alumni and be ready to continue expanding your network.This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a largernumber of U-M Students. You can only register to attend this event withinHandshake. If you'd like to indicate that you'll be attending this event and see more details\, please go to this webpage: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1935767/share_preview  We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events.If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements via the link below\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program to ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. Accessibility accommodation form: https://forms.gle/FmFn35ZLxJ8kvPfSA  #UCC UID:147139-21900420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147139 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:20260303T151602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Coastal Areas and Their Communities DESCRIPTION:On this Third Thursday of Earth Month\, come explore lakes and coastal areas around the world and the communities that have developed alongside them. Through materials in the International Studies Collection\, learn about the issues faced by both the people and the bodies of water themselves\, and the efforts to keep them thriving.\n\nWater touches many aspects of our lives. From the visible — nourishing our bodies\, cleaning our clothes and dishes — to the less visible — creating electricity and cooling our homes and information systems. Water is an integral part of the living experience on Earth.\n\nJoin us for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections.\n\nWhile you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursdays Passport and collect a stamp! Make it around to all four Third Thursday Open Houses — the Clark Library\, International Studies\, Asia Library\, and the Special Collections Research Center — and win a poster! UID:146147-21898444@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146147 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - International Studies Reading Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T152047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Detroit: A City of Neighborhoods\, featuring the Art of Sam Karres DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of \"Echoes of the Past: Greektown as Seen by Sam Karres\" in Clark Library’s Exhibit Space with a special Third Thursday dedicated to the City of Detroit and its many neighborhoods! Hear from Annelie Zissis and Arthur Pfeifer-Rubey\, exhibit curators and Library Engagement Fellows\, as they discuss the life and work of Detroit artist Sam Karres\, who extensively sketched daily life in Greektown in the late 20th century\, and view maps of Detroit’s growth and change over the centuries. \n\nThe Curators’ presentation will begin at 4:15pm in Clark Library’s Instruction Space. They'll stick around for the rest of the event to answer questions and give additional insight into the exhibit.\n\nJoin us (on the 2nd floor of Hatcher) for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to collect a free poster! UID:146148-21898445@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146148 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T124236 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Thursday Seminar Series - Forest responses to disturbances associated with climate change DESCRIPTION:Seminar Summary - Disturbances such as drought and wind are increasing in frequency and severity as the climate changes\, impacting forests across the globe. In my seminar\, I will discuss the implications of climate change for forest disturbances\, with particular emphasis on drought and hurricanes in tropical forests. Lianas\, or woody vines\, are increasing in abundance and size across the Neotropics\, likely driven by greater seasonality resulting from shifts in rainfall patterns. Tropical trees exhibit substantial interspecific and intraspecific variation in drought resistance\, which may favor some species over others during drought events and ultimately change forest composition. The compound effects of hurricanes and drought\, along with changes in these disturbance regimes\, are altering forest composition and could lead to an overall decline in forest carbon storage. I will present her research on these topics\, drawing on case studies from Costa Rica\, Panama\, and Puerto Rico\, and highlighting drought impacts at the functional group level (lianas versus trees)\, variation in drought resistance among tropical trees\, and the compound effects of hurricanes followed by drought on tropical forests using a large-scale throughfall exclusion experiment. UID:137390-21880196@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137390 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,Ecosystems,eeb,Environment,evolution,evolutionary biology,seminar,Workshop LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T122651 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EIHS Lecture: A Pretense of Ownership: The Peremptory Enslavement of Rose Bazile (Port-au-Prince\, Santiago de Cuba\, New Orleans) DESCRIPTION:Almost a decade after the Haitian Revolution led to the abolition of slavery in the French colony of Saint-Domingue\, Napoleon Bonaparte sent an expeditionary force to try to crush the Revolution and reverse emancipation. Though he failed on both counts\, the destruction his assault unleashed turned thousands into refugees. Among those who fled in 1803 were a man born in southern France named Pierre Bazy\, an African-born woman named Gertrude\, and Gertrude’s child named Rose.\n\nUpon arrival in Cuba and later in Louisiana\, Pierre claimed to own Rose\, and thus to control her labor\, her behavior\, and access to her body. Rose nonetheless found ways to live according to her own contrary claim to free status\, and to document that freedom. Enraged\, Pierre reported her to the New Orleans police as marronne (a runaway from slavery)\, leading to her arrest and jailing. Soon judges\, lawyers\, and dozens of witnesses had to address in court variants of the question: What is evidence of ownership\, and what is evidence of freedom? Or\, as we might put it: What could keep the legal fiction of property in a person afloat\, and what might sink it?\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:142524-21891076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142524 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,Law LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T151552 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Finale Dinner DESCRIPTION:Step right up for our Finale Dinner—where the dining hall meets the boardwalk! 🎡✨\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled evening inspired by classic boardwalk vibes\, featuring festive eats\, sweet treats\, and a lively atmosphere to celebrate the end of the season. From nostalgic flavors to playful décor\, it’s your chance to enjoy one last unforgettable meal together. Grab your friends and come experience the magic before the final curtain call! UID:147542-21901217@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147542 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dinner,Food LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260305T102627 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Professors Jie (Jackie) Li\, Ralf J. Spatzier\, and Nicholas A. Valentino\, Collegiate Professorship Inaugural Lecture DESCRIPTION:This event will take place both in person and virtually.\n\nProfessor Jie (Jackie) Li\nRodney C. Ewing Collegiate Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences\n\nLecture Title: From Diamonds to Dynamo: How Earth Stays Magnetic? \n\nLecture Abstract: Beneath the dancing lights of the aurora lies a 4-billion-year survival story. By recreating the extreme pressures and temperatures of Earth’s core with gem-quality diamonds and tightly focused lasers\, we peer into our planet’s deepest engine. There\, we uncover how a cooling Earth overcame major energy crises by switching its fuel source\, thereby sustaining the magnetic shield that protects life.\n\nProfessor Ralf J. Spatzier\nGopal Prasad Collegiate Professor of Mathematics\n\nLecture Title: Symmetry In Geometry and Dynamics:\nThe Role of Intuition in Mathematics Research\n\nLecture Abstract: How does mathematics progress? And how do\nmathematicians actually make progress?\n\nWe are actually making lots of progress\, and I hope I can\nconvince you! But there are many ways we achieve this. Let\nme tell you about it in my own case.\nLeading Question: How do I make progress?\n1: By working hard long hours in my office with my computer?\n2: By doing difficult calculations with pen and paper?\n3: By going for a walk?\nI will try to illuminate how fundamental progress happened in my\nown limited experience. It involved grand ideas such as\n“symmetry” and how it limits possibilities. A classical example\nare the Platonic solids\, i.e. convex regular polyhedra with\ncongruent faces (symmetry). Turns out there are only five.\nWhen a few mild harmless assumptions greatly limit the possible\nobjects and even completely determine a system\, we speak of\n“RIGIDITY”\, just as in the case of the platonic solids.\nIn my own research\, symmetry is an overriding principle\, leading\nto rigidity in geometry. As it happened - and after many walks -\nthis also inspired ideas for rigidity in dynamical systems with\nsymmetry.\nSymmetry and extremal properties have played a major role in\nmathematics for a long time. While I will start to discuss this in\n\nthe context of some Riemannian geometry\, I will emphasize more\nrecent work on dynamical systems. Here symmetry expresses\nitself in terms of having non-trivially commuting maps or flows\,\nor an action of some group with complicated relations. Case in\npoint are actions of semisimple Lie groups\, especially ones of\nhigher rank\, e.g. SL(n\,R) with n at least 3. This is the so-called\nZimmer program. I will hint at some recent highlights.\n\nProfessor Nicholas A. Valentino\nDonald R. Kinder Collegiate Professor of Political Science\n\nLecture Title: The Big River: Explorations on the Role of Race in Politics\n\nLecture Abstract: My work owes most of its inspiration to the Symbolic Politics Theory proposed originally by David Sears at UCLA in the 1980s and further developed by Donald Kinder here at Michigan. The central claim of that theory is that symbolic predispositions- partisanship\, racial identity\, prejudice- and the deeply rooted emotions associated with these attachments drive many political choices and behavior much more powerfully than material self-interest. The theory originally focused on explaining policy opinions and behaviors with direct and explicit consequences for the distribution of rights and resources between racial groups in America\, and even more narrowly on the black-white divides over affirmative action and the election of African American candidates. One of my main goals has been to broaden this exploration to political domains explicitly unrelated to race\, such as crime\, immigration\, government surveillance\, electoral laws\, and so on. In general\, my collaborators and I find that deeply rooted racial attitudes\, identities\, and emotional processes profoundly impact nearly every domain of politics. \n\nIf you are unable to join us in person\, please click the link below to join the webinar.\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, iPad\, or Android:\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/95783933422\n\nPhone one-tap:\n+13092053325\,\,95783933422# US\n+13126266799\,\,95783933422# US (Chicago)\n\nJoin via audio:\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+1 719 359 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+1 386 347 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+1 778 907 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+1 647 558 0588 Canada\nWebinar ID: 957 8393 3422\nInternational numbers available: https://umich.zoom.us/u/azI9zGShx UID:145841-21897942@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145841 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Lecture LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RSG GPSAW 2026 Event Series DESCRIPTION:Rackham Student Government (RSG) is proud to present the following events for Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW) 2026! Register now to enjoy FREE Zumba\, games\, and food!Monday (4/13) – RSG x RELATE 3MT Final Round & Awards*Tuesday (4/14) – RSG Stress Less Zumba (class by Michigan Recreation)Thursday (4/16) – RSG Board Game & Snacks*Thursday (4/16) – RSG Stress Less Zumba (class by Michigan Recreation)Friday (4/17) – RSG Fortune Fragels* (\"Fried Bagel\")* Event includes free food.Some events require registration for a specific time slot to ensure we stay within room capacity. UID:147001-21900547@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T125618 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Tales & Scales: East Asian Dragons in Art\, Literature\, and Festive Traditions DESCRIPTION:The dragon may be an imaginary animal\, but it is definitely a living tradition! For the final Third Thursday of this academic year\, the Asia Library will partner with U-M's Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies (LRCCS) for a special open house celebrating the East Asian dragon (C: 龍/龙\, J: 竜\, K: 용). This event is part of LRCCS's \"Dancing with the Dragon\" semester-long program (winter 2026) honoring the artistic creativity and collective spirit embodied by this fantastic creature.\n\nWhile dragons are commonly associated with political power in East Asian tradition\, we aim to present a more nuanced portrait through \"Tales & Scales.\" The dragon is an auspicious\, benevolent\, and sometimes playful figure — a stark contrast to its Western counterpart. It appears in countless folk tales and remains active in everyday life through art\, architecture\, and vibrant festivals. The dragon dance\, in particular\, continues to be a vital celebration that fuses music\, performing arts\, and craftsmanship.\n\nOur curated selection showcases the dragon's evolution across Chinese\, Japanese\, and Korean cultures. You can explore catalogs and literary works alongside original artworks that capture the dragon's iconic yet diverse forms. From ancient mythology to contemporary pop culture\, these materials highlight the dragon's enduring charm.\n\nThird Thursdays at the Library is a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a passport and collect a stamp from each of this month's Third Thursday locations — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a poster! UID:146263-21898742@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146263 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library, 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T131227 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:The Lawrence Kasdan Papers: Previews of Coming Attractions DESCRIPTION:U-M Alum Lawrence Kasdan has been a force in the film industry since writing the scripts for the blockbusters \"Raiders of the Lost Ark\" and \"The Empire Strikes Back.\" His papers are now part of the Special Collections Research Center’s Mavericks & Makers Collection. Get a sneak peek at some of the items currently being processed\, including scripts\, props\, photographs\, documents\, and posters from some of his directorial works\, such as Body Heat\, The Big Chill\, Silverado\, Grand Canyon\, and Dreamcatcher.\n\nJoin us (on the 6th floor of Hatcher) for Third Thursdays at the Library\, a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a poster! UID:146266-21898799@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146266 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Room 660D, Special Collections Research Center, 6th floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251210T172120 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000 SUMMARY:Other:Third Thursday | Late Night at the Kelsey! DESCRIPTION:The Kelsey Museum is open late! On the third Thursday of each month\, the Kelsey will be open from 4:00 to 7:30 PM. Come check out the galleries after work\, after school\, or after dinner downtown.\n\nThe Kelsey is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:142123-21891165@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142123 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Mesopotamia,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,Museum LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T122032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Wolverines at Work: A Series of Workshops for Life Post-Michigan DESCRIPTION:The University Career Center (UCC) is proud to present Wolverines at Work\, a series of workshops and events designed to help you launch into life post-Michigan — tailored to wherever you are in your career journey. Whether you’ve secured a job or are still actively searching\, we’ve got you covered:\n\nIf you've accepted an offer and are preparing for your first role\, check out:\n• The Real Cost of a Job | Th\, 4/16\, 1-2pm (Sponsored by Financial Education) - Understand your paycheck\, benefits\, and cost of living\n• Operation Graduation Winter 2026 | F\, 4/10\, 12-4pm and M\, 4/13\, 12-4pm (Sponsored by CSG) - Graduation gown rentals\n• From Offer to Impact | T\, 4/14\, 4-5pm - Strategies for success in your first year on the job\n\nIf you're on the hunt for a job\, join us for:\n• Strategic Resume and Cover Letter Lab | W\, 4/15\, 4-5pm - Work with a coach to tailor your application materials\n• Beyond the 'Go Blue' | Th 4/16\, 4-5pm - Connect with alumni and tap into the power of the U-M network\n• Fast Track to Job Offers | F\, 4/17\, 2-3pm - Learn an effective strategy to accelerate your job search\n\nFor everyone:\n• UCC Clothes Closet Pop-Up @ the Diag | F\, 4/17\, 11:30am-12:30pm - Free business casual and business professional attire\n• Cap and Gown Drop-Ins | F\, 4/17\, 12-4pm - Take a cap and gown picture in our photo booth — solo or with friends! UID:147549-21901243@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147549 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T111213 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T162500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Student Art Meetup: Sketching and Tour at UMMA DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to explore the arts in Ann Arbor with a small group? Join us at UMMA for a short tour and an afternoon of sketching! \n\nWe will meet in the museum lobby and have the opportunity to learn about the art at UMMA from a museum tour guide. All drawing materials (sketchbook\, pencils) will be provided\, and all skill levels are welcome. Come on your own or bring a friend! UID:147562-21901280@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Art Meetups,art museum,Artsrx,UMMA LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T121643 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Carrigan Lecture in Music Theory by Antares Boyle DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music Theory presents a talk by guest scholar Antares (Tara) Boyle as part of the Carrigan Lecture Series. Boyle's abstract:\n\nThe music of Canadian composer Linda Catlin Smith (b. 1957) has garnered increasing critical acclaim and public recognition over the past few decades. Smith’s music is sometimes compared to that of Morton Feldman\, American minimalists\, or the Wandelweiser Collective\, but one feature distinguishing her style from these touchstones is her varied and often lush harmonic language. Smith writes that she is “drawn to an ambiguity of harmony and narrative.” Based on an extensive survey of her works\, I describe features of Smith’s pitch structuring practices that support this ambiguity and consider how they have informed reception of her works. I show that Smith’s compositions often feature stable or gradually shifting macroharmonies (Tymoczko 2011) of seven to nine pitch classes. Her preferred collections include not only the diatonic\, but modes of the acoustic scale and collections that add one or two pcs to these seven-note collections – macroharmonies that allow for quasi-diatonic chords and scale fragments without suggesting a typical major/minor tonality. I show how Smith often enhances the ambiguity of her novel tonalities by avoiding centricity\, clear bass lines\, or overtly tertian chords\, and demonstrate how subtle macroharmonic change structures larger form in certain works. At the local level\, Smith’s chords often relate by techniques of common-tone preservation\, fuzzy transposition/inversion (Quinn 2001)\, subset recombination\, or what I term “split transposition\,” while larger passages may be structured by strategic chord repetition. All of these techniques broadly allow for subtle exploratory variation without strong teleologic arcs or tension/release dynamics\, an “ambiguity of narrative” that may partially explain Smith’s reception as minimalism- or Wandelweiser-adjacent.\n\nGUEST BIO\n\nANTARES (TARA) BOYLE is Associate Professor of Music Theory at Portland State University. Her research on modernist\, experimental\, and improvised music has touched on European post-serial composers Salvatore Sciarrino and Harrison Birtwistle\, American jazz pioneers Wayne Shorter and Craig Taborn\, and contemporary multimedia performer Matana Roberts. Tara’s work has been published in the journals *Music Theory Spectrum*\, *Journal of Music Theory*\, *Perspectives of New Music*\, and *Music Theory Online*\, and is forthcoming in two edited volumes. Her scholarship has been awarded the Society for Music Theory’s Emerging Scholar Award\, the publication awards of the SMT Interest Groups in Jazz and Post-1945 Music Analysis\, and the SMT-40 Dissertation Fellowship. UID:147441-21901028@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147441 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture,Music,North Campus,Research,Scholarship,Talk LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T124108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LITP Public Lecture | What quantum physics teaches us about gravitational waves DESCRIPTION:The discovery of gravitational waves from merging black holes marked the beginning of a new way of exploring the Universe. I will start by describing this breakthrough. Planned next-generation gravitational-wave observatories will dramatically extend our reach\, enabling the detection of gravitational-wave signals from deep into the early cosmic history. The leap in experimental sensitivity demands a corresponding advance in theoretical precision. I will outline the main theoretical approaches underlying highly accurate waveform predictions\, which are essential for interpreting these observations. In the context of one of the standard approaches\, I will explain how powerful theoretical methods in quantum field theory\, used to understand elementary-particle collisions\, are being used to obtain state-of-the-art predictions of gravitational-wave emission in Einstein’s theory. Finally\, I will explain how this approach reveals a deep and unexpected unity between gravity and the other known forces. UID:146019-21898277@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146019 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:lecture,Litp Public Lecture,Physics,Talk LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - 4th Floor Amphitheatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260302T120033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T191500 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:32nd annual Lavender Graduation DESCRIPTION:Lavender Graduation celebrates and honors LGBTQIA2S+ graduates and allies of all genders and sexualities at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. \n\nLAVENDER GRADUATION DETAILS \nFind registration and ceremony details—and submit award nominations—at https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/lavgrad\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:135239-21876532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135239 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Commencement,Graduation,LGBT,LGBTQ Graduate Student,Pride Month LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T143350 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:April WISE Night In DESCRIPTION:Join WISE for a dinner party with a side of professional development. Our undergraduate WISE Mentors will lead a short\, fun\, and productive activity designed to jump start your career/internship search\, followed by a delicious catered dinner to chill\, eat\, and make some new friends. UID:143480-21893251@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143480 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:WISE Office, 3236 Undergraduate Science Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022043 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:BURSLEY HALL 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135622-21900781@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Blue Apple Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T105006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:CCI End of Year Bash DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the end of the semester with CCI! Enjoy various games\, rides\, treats\, etc. UID:147125-21900407@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147125 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Cci,Diag,Food,Free,Party LOCATION:Diag - Central Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260303T114526 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Impact Venture Demo Day DESCRIPTION:Featuring student ventures tackling global issues through tech for good\, health and wellbeing\, education\, climate\, and fintech.\n\nInteract with live demonstrations of prototypes\n\nConnect with visionary student founders\n\nProvide feedback to early-stage solutions to global issues\n\nLight refreshments will be served\n\nIncluding special guests from Ann Arbor Spark\, BCG\, Ingeborg Investments\, and more!\n\n🔗 Click Here to see special guests lineup\n\n​This event is made possible through our partnerships with the Applebaum Family Philanthropy\, Ann Arbor SPARK\, Boston Consulting Group\, Business+Tech\, Center for Entrepreneurship\, and Zell Lurie Institute. UID:146133-21898430@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art and design,Business,Design Thinking,Entrepreneur,Entrepreneur Services,Entrepreneurship,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Inclusion,Networking,Social Impact,Social Justice,Undergraduate,Zell Lurie Institute,Zell Lurie Institute For Entrepreneurial Studies,Zell Lurie Institute For Entrepreneurship,Zli LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Winter Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Maize & Blue Cupboard Volunteering DESCRIPTION:Come help us during normal operating hours\; as well as\, unload our weekly Food Gatherers deliveries and stock our shelves! If you are outside the U-M community\, please reach out to maize.blue.cupboard@umich.edu to sign up. UID:102102-21900303@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/102102 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Cupboard inside Betsy Barbour CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:MOSHER JORDAN 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135672-21899496@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135672 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Jordan Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T112122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Nineteenth-Century Forum DESCRIPTION:The rise of grief tech\, chatbots trained on the words\, voices\, and memories of lost loved ones\, offers the alluring chance to continue a relationship beyond death. Grief tech is new\, but that allure is much older\, dating at least back to nineteenth-century Spiritualism. Today’s grief tech is connected to its Victorian predecessor by a shared culture of grief - one that seemed to have disappeared. While current psychological practices try to move the bereaved toward closure\, Victorian mourning lingered in yearning. Bringing together Alice Stringfellow\, a Victorian mother who corresponded her dead son every night\, and Joshua Barbeau\, a present-day aspiring actor who created a chatbot version of his girlfriend after her death\, this talk explores how contemporary technologies might reveal the value (and risks) of using technology to redress the innately human problem of death. \n\nMegan Ward is a faculty member in the School of Writing\, Literature\, and Film and Director of the OSU Center for the Humanities and the Center for Material Cultures Research in Archaeology\, Art\, and Indigenous Studies. Her first book\, \"Seeming Human: Victorian Realist Characters and Artificial Intelligence\" (Ohio State UP\, 2018) offers a new theory of realist character through the realist novel’s unexpected afterlife: the intelligent machine. She is currently writing a book of essays\, \"Chatbots in Love\,\" which explores how the human desire for intimacy has shaped the creation of AI - and why that desire has been left unfulfilled. Her work on technology and realism has appeared or is forthcoming in edited collections such as \"AI Narratives\" and \"The Routledge Guide to Politics and Literature\" as well as journals such as \"New Literary History\" and \"Public Humanities.\"\n\nRSVP here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/p/track/16399 UID:144324-21895167@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144324 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English Language And Literature LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3222 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OXFORD HOUSES 2025-2026 DESCRIPTION: UID:135676-21901147@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135676 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260410T022106 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Public Lecture: \"Grief Tech\" with Megan Ward DESCRIPTION:Join us for a public lecture with Megan Ward (Oregon State University.) \"The rise of grief tech\, chatbots trained on the words\, voices\, and memories of lost loved ones\, offers the alluring chance to continue a relationship beyond death. Grief tech is new\, but that allure is much older\, dating at least back to nineteenth-century Spiritualism. Today’s grief tech is connected to its Victorian predecessor by a shared culture of grief - one that seemed to have disappeared. While current psychological practices try to move the bereaved toward closure\, Victorian mourning lingered in yearning. Bringing together Alice Stringfellow\, a Victorian mother who corresponded her dead son every night\, and Joshua Barbeau\, a present-day aspiring actor who created a chatbot version of his girlfriend after her death\, this talk explores how contemporary technologies might reveal the value (and risks) of using technology to redress the innately human problem of death.\" UID:144759-21895821@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144759 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Angell Hall 3222 CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR