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:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869104@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872222@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863785@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867491@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818084@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism DESCRIPTION:Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison)\, this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art\, 1650-1850.\n \nIn recent times\, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections\, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries\, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works\, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.\n \nPieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet\, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden\, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.  \n \nIn this online exhibition\, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery\, which will open in early 2021\, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. \n \nBy challenging our own practice\, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display\, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles\, and fails to settle for\, simple narratives. \n \n“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed\, so ornate\, so planned\, they call attention to themselves\; arrest us with intentionality and purpose\, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.” \n \n— Toni Morrison\n\nLead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost\, the U-M Arts Initiative\, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.\n  UID:84303-21621563@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Discovery Demo: How to Become a Fossil DESCRIPTION:Explore how fossils form and what parts of animals can become fossilized. How old are the earliest fossils? How old does something have to be before it is considered a fossil? You’ll touch some real fossils\, learn the different types of fossil evidence\, and discover what is necessary to become a fossil. Finally\, we’ll discuss what kinds of things fossils can tell us\, and how fossil casts are made in the museum.\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:125523-21875782@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T152943 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T220000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Sunday Study Table DESCRIPTION:Come to the Connector Sunday evening for an opportunity to study in the community! UID:129997-21865037@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129997 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,free,Study Night,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Penn State DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Penn State UID:133924-21873692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133924 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T061537 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern UID:133926-21873694@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133926 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250331T130000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern UID:134499-21874436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134499 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T162329 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T124500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:121866-21875804@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121866 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,museums,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Brown DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Brown UID:133925-21873693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T121702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T133000 SUMMARY:Performance:Solveig Geenen\, violin DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Solveig Geenen performs a master's degree recital. UID:133570-21873260@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133570 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T004336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 SUMMARY:Tours:Tour: Walking with Whales DESCRIPTION:Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales\, dolphins\, and porpoises). UID:125536-21875749@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125536 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T104356 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gemily DESCRIPTION:Gemily (Gemini + Emily) is the folk music trio comprised of Laz and San Slomovits\, and San's daughter\, Emily. Laz and San\, as the highly popular family music duo\, Gemini\, have been performing throughout Michigan and the United States since 1973. Emily first began joining them on stage when she was just eight years old\, and increasingly since graduating from college in 2016. All three are versatile instrumentalists and excellent singers. Between them they play over a dozen instruments including guitars\, violins\, ukulele\, mandolin\, pennywhistle\, and a variety of folk flutes and hand percussion instruments.\n\nSan and Laz's recordings have won numerous awards from\, among others\, the American Library Association\, Parents' Choice Magazine\, National Parenting Publications\, the Wolf Trap Institute\, Early Childhood News and ASCAP. Emily\, who studied classical violin for over a decade\, is an excellent violinist in a variety of styles including classical\, jazz and folk. Besides with Gemini\, she has performed and recorded with\, among others\, San\, Emily & Jacob\, Billy King\, Annie and Rod Capps\, Judy Banker\, Billy Brandt and Jill Jack.\n\nGemily's concerts feature a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk\, jazz and classical music. Their beautifully blended harmony vocals and exciting instrumental work breathe new life into a wide variety of American and international music\, from folk to classical\, klezmer to Broadway show tunes\, traditional to contemporary. Audiences thrill to their musicianship\, warmth\, humor and ease on stage. UID:130697-21866540@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130697 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:GA - The Ark CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T181725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000 SUMMARY:Performance:Isabelle Bogomas\, harp DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Isabelle Bogomas performs a senior recital. UID:133571-21873261@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133571 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T100231 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 SUMMARY:Other:Wonder Walk DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE\, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.\n\nWednesday walks begin at 5:30 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start. UID:134494-21874412@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134494 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Discovery Demo: All About Owls DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Science Forum for a 15-20 minute engaging science demonstration that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are free and appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above. Schedule subject to change.\n\nExplore the unseen lives of owls in this hands-on demonstration. Together\, we will use museum specimens to learn about some of owls’ unique adaptations\, like big eyes\, specialized ears\, quiet wings\, and sharp claws. What do these adaptations tell us about how owls eat? How are these modern raptors related to dinosaurs? Find out what an owl pellet is (Hint: it's not poop!) and dissect a real owl pellet to learn about the owl's diet. Come and discover the role of these birds of prey in the food chain!\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:124739-21875774@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 SUMMARY:Performance:H.M.S. Pinafore DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5570/5575 for more detail. UID:133742-21873501@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133742 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181630 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T153000 SUMMARY:Performance:Kate Liu\, piano DESCRIPTION:In association with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra\, the Piano Department at the University of Michigan is pleased to present pianist Kate Liu in performance\, presenting music by Chopin and Schumann. \n\nPresented with support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund.\n\nPROGRAM\nChopin: Two Nocturnes\, Op. 27\nChopin: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor\, Op. 35\nSchumann: Symphonic Etudes\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nPianist KATE LIU has garnered international recognition\, notably winning the Third Prize at the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw\, Poland. She also received the Best Mazurka Prize\, as well as the Audience Favorite Prize awarded by the Polish public through Polish National Radio. Since then she has toured internationally\, performing at some of the world’s most renowned venues and collaborating with orchestras around the globe.\n\nAs a distinguished soloist\, Kate has been presented in numerous prestigious halls\, including the Seoul Arts Center\, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre\, Warsaw National Philharmonic\, La Maison Symphonique de Montréal\, Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall\, Severance Hall in Cleveland\, Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, Shanghai Concert Hall\, Osaka Symphony Hall\, and the Phillips Collection. Esteemed orchestras she has collaborated with include the Warsaw Philharmonic\, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal\, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra\, Cleveland Orchestra\, Daegu Symphony Orchestra\, Rochester Philharmonic\, Hilton and Head Symphony Orchestra. She is a regular invitee to the Chopin and His Europe Festival in Warsaw\, and in 2024\, was the recipient of the Olivier Berggruen Prize as part of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival.\n\nIn 2025\, she released her debut album featuring Beethoven and Brahms sonatas with Orchid Classics.\n\nBorn in Singapore\, Kate began her piano studies at the age of four and relocated to the United States at age eight. She studied at the Music Institute of Chicago under Emilio del Rosario\, Micah Yui\, and Alan Chow. Early in her career\, she achieved first prizes at the Third Asia-Pacific International Chopin Competition and the New York International Piano Competition. Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Curtis Institute of Music\, as well as a Master’s and Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School\, where she studied with Robert McDonald and Yoheved Kaplinsky. UID:133786-21873561@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133786 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T121641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Our Oz DESCRIPTION:A re-imagination of *The Wizard of Oz* viewed through a BIPOC and queer lens\, Our Oz is an entirely new work being presented on stage for the first time. Professors José Casas (head of the playwriting minor in the Department of Theatre & Drama) and Jake Hooker (head of drama at the Residential College) have led an ensemble of students from SMTD and the Residential College in exploring and experimenting with the tropes and images of multiple renditions from the Land of Oz as originally conceived by L. Frank Baum. The resulting work is fresh\, insightful\, and reflective of the times we live in.\n\nDiscount of 10% off ticket price when you purchase 4 or more student tickets.\n \nRecommended Ages: 13+ UID:122786-21849640@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122786 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T095718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | An Introduction to Ancient Egypt DESCRIPTION:Did ancient Egyptians *really* worship cats? Who’s that god with the dog head I keep seeing? And exactly how and why did people make mummies?\n\nIf you’ve found yourself asking questions like these\, our upcoming Sunday Drop-In Tour is the perfect event for you! This docent-led tour will provide a general\, approachable introduction to the highlights of the Kelsey Museum’s ancient Egyptian galleries.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:133808-21873583@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133808 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Archaeology,Free,history,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Discovery Demo: How to Become a Fossil DESCRIPTION:Explore how fossils form and what parts of animals can become fossilized. How old are the earliest fossils? How old does something have to be before it is considered a fossil? You’ll touch some real fossils\, learn the different types of fossil evidence\, and discover what is necessary to become a fossil. Finally\, we’ll discuss what kinds of things fossils can tell us\, and how fossil casts are made in the museum.\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:125523-21875789@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Karate Practice DESCRIPTION:\"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility\, and that in critical times\, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.\"\n--Gichin Funakoshi- Founder of Shotokan KarateNew members are always welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Just come to any practice. You may watch a practice or actually participate when you come. If you want to participate\, wear loose fitting clothes\, trim your nails\, and no jewelry. See more information on our website: https://michigan.ska.org/ Winter 2025 Practice Schedule Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:15pm  @  Gretchen's House\, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd Sunday 2:30pm - 4:30pm  @  B225 Medium Multi-purpose Room\, Intramural Sports Building (please complete the liability waiver prior to your first Sunday practice)    Exceptions -- no Sunday practice at IMSB on Jan 26th\, Mar 2nd\, and Mar 9th  UID:130976-21867546@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130976 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building, Medium Multi-purpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T104128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Film Screening: The Dawn Is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of *The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life* (2024\, dir. Persis Karim and Soumyaa Behrens\, 55 min.)\, followed by a conversation and Q&A\nsession with the co-director\, Persis Karim! This event is free and open to the public.\n\nAbout the film: *The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life* poetically narrates the story of a community of Iranian Americans who have made the San Francisco Bay Area their home over the past five decades. The film seeks to expand our understanding of Iranian immigration — what it means to leave home and country\, and to live through the episodes of turbulent histories of dissent\, revolution\, war\, and separation — and reinvent oneself in a new place\, country\, and culture. *The Dawn is Too Far* does not paint a story of salvation and happy assimilation but rather seeks to identify the complex ways that members of the Bay Area's Iranian diaspora community have navigated the challenges and traumas of history to reinvent themselves and tell their own stories. These as yet untold stories build on a longer history of Iranian immigration to Northern California\, where Iranians as students\, activists\, artists\, draw on as well as influence the larger culture of the Bay Area. This community\, and all that it has faced\, offers a more nuanced story of the Iranian diaspora\, the ways that this community enriches and enlivens the region where they live\, work\, and build families and community. *The Dawn is Too Far* undermines the tired and overplayed news headlines that are dominated by narratives of enmity and mistrust between the government of Iran and the U.S. to offer a more humane understanding of how people's lives and the sacrifices they make are part of the larger story of immigration. \n\nAbout the speaker: Persis Karim is the director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State University\, where she also teaches in the Department of\nHumanities and Comparative and World Literature. She is the editor of three anthologies of Iranian diaspora literature and has published numerous articles about\nIranian diaspora literature and culture for academic journals\, as well as poetry and essays in non-academic publications. *The Dawn is Too Far* is her first film and reflects\nher interest in documenting and sharing the larger history and personal stories of those who are part of the global Iranian diaspora.\n\nThis event was made possible with the generous help of Middle East Studies (U-M\, Dearborn)\, Middle East Studies (U-M\, Ann Arbor)\, the Center for Arab American Studies\n(U-M\, Dearborn)\, the Honors Program at U-M Dearborn\, the Residential College at U-M Ann Arbor\, and the Iranian Studies Program at U-M Ann Arbor. UID:133979-21873755@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133979 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,American Culture,Anthropology,Arab,arab american studies,Arab And Muslim American Studies,Art,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Film,Free,global,History,Humanities,immigration,In Person,Interdisciplinary,International,Media,multicultural,Social,Talk LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T181654 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Oscar Andrés Cruz\, clarinet DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Oscar Andrés Cruz performs a master's degree recital. UID:133572-21873262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133572 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Saint Francis DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Saint Francis UID:133931-21873699@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133931 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T121712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki\, carillon: Women's Glee Club Prelude DESCRIPTION:Preceding the Women's Glee Club concert at 4:00 pm at Hill Auditorium\, Meghan Wysocki performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds. UID:134275-21874080@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134275 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T152012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:FestiFools 2025: RevFOOLution! DESCRIPTION:Make a crazy costume\, bring an old pan to bang on\, or just come as you are\, to help celebrate the annual FestiFools spectacle on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor! This one-of-a kind public art tradition features bizarro\, street-sized \"puppets\" all created and animated by U-M students and community members. This not-2-B-missed one-hour only event starts at 4pm sharp! Let’s come together to celebrate the true FOOL in all of us\, and to revel in the Rev-FOOL-ution!\n\nIf you'd like to volunteer for FestiFools\, send us an email at marktuck@umich.edu or sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FADA823A0F8C43-50410976-festifools ! UID:131749-21869192@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131749 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Initiative,Community Engagement,community gathering,Creative,Festival,Free,In Person,Lloyd Scholars For Writing And The Arts,Lswa,visual arts LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T121713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Performance:Johnathon VanDuinen\, guitar DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Johnathon VanDuinen performs a final senior recital. UID:133573-21873263@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T181636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Percussion Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Join us for our season finale as we play Edgard Vareses' classic piece\, *Ionisation*\, new music from our students\, along with music by Gemma Peacocke\, and Peter Garland. We will also be joined by guest electronic music performer Lesley Flanigan and pianist Justin Snyder.\n\nAlso\, join us in the lobby of the Moore Building following the performance and check out our pop-up headphone gallery called *Headspace: A Sonic Gallery* featuring a new creation by twelve percussionists. UID:122686-21849532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T181726 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Women's Glee Club Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:The fan-favorite student organization continues years of tradition with their annual spring concert. \n\nJulie Skadsem\, faculty director \n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package.* \n\nRecommended Ages: 3+ UID:122810-21849667@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122810 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250320T115502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T183000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Film Screening: The Strike DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a screening of The Strike – a feature documentary that tells the story of a generation of California men who endured decades of solitary confinement and\, against all odds\, launched the largest hunger strike in U.S. history. Screening will be followed by dinner and Q&A with Michael Saavedra- Organizer\, Solitary Survivor\, and Pre-Law Student. Co-sponsored by the National Lawyers Guild\, the Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse\, and the Carceral State Project. UID:134128-21873896@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134128 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Civil Rights,civil rights law,civil rights litigation,Community Engagement,Criminal Justice,Equality,ethics,Free,Human Rights,In Person,Inclusion,Inequality,law,law school,Poverty,Pre Law,Pre-Law,Public Policy,Racism,Social Impact,supreme court,us constitution LOCATION:Hutchins Hall - 138 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T181650 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T173000 SUMMARY:Performance:Sara Hancock\, harp DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Sara Hancock performs a master's degree recital. UID:133574-21873264@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133574 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000 SUMMARY:Meeting:WoW Bike Advocacy Meeting DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to get more involved with biking on campus\, but felt overwhelmed on where to start? Want to make a change about bikeability in Ann Arbor\, but don't feel like you have a community?Join Wolverines on Wheels (WoW)!Our biweekly meetings are the perfect space to meet other passionate cyclists members\, begin your campus biking journey\, and make a change! All U-M A2 campus members are welcome to join us for these meetings where we discuss future projects\, organize group rides\, resource distribution events\, infrastructure problems\, and speak with campus partners. There is no membership requirement. All meetings are hosted in the Union 1st floor Sophia B Jones room on select Sundays 5-6pm. Winter 2025 Meetings Agenda If you have any questions\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu  Add our meetings and events to your calendar! UID:130025-21865069@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130025 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Sophia B Jones Room - 1st Floor Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T181654 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Emma Fu\, piano DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Emma Fu performs a senior recital. UID:133575-21873265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133575 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T181836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ethan D'Amura\, French horn DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Ethan D'Amura performs a recital. UID:133576-21873266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133576 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T121641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Abigail Middaugh\, flute DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Abigail Middaugh performs a recital. UID:133577-21873267@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133577 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T134014 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T220000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour DESCRIPTION:Ignite your passion for adventure! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Michigan Theater\, hosted by Adventure Leadership. Journey to exotic locations\, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. This local showing is sponsored by Bivouac. UID:134394-21874307@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134394 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Nature Rx,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T121704 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Cello Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Cello students of Professor Amir Eldan perform a recital. UID:133220-21872611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133220 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T143724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:End of Year Student Org Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Department of American Culture is home to the University's 4 Ethnic Studies Programs: Arab & Muslim American Studies\, Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies\, Latina/o Studies\, and Native American Studies. This workshop is geared towards multicultural and other student organizations on campus as they close out the year. Please join us for discussions about your organizations accomplishments for the Academic year\, networking and partnership establishment with other campus organizations\, as well as some preparation for next academic year. Food will be provided by Jamaican Jerk Pit and we will be celebrating your accomplishments and offering information to prepare for next year on topics like student org funding\, university partnerships\, and setting up your strategic calendar for next year's success. UID:134066-21873831@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134066 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Inclusion,Multicultural,Networking,Student Org,Training LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Multipurpose #1 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250216T103113 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Play Reading Series DESCRIPTION:Come experience the thrill of live theater! Enjoy a casual and engaging evening of play readings featuring a unique blend of student and community performers. Takes place on select Sunday nights during the Winter 2025 semester\, at the Keene Theater. Free and open to the public. Contact: atking@umich.edu. UID:131215-21867978@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131215 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T181717 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Small Jazz Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform from the Small Jazz Ensembles program\, coached by Professors Andy Milne\, Robert Hurst\, Marion Hayden and Nate Winn. The groups range in size from duos to sextets\, performing original and standard repertoire. UID:122687-21849533@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122687 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250108T155407 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:May Erlewine DESCRIPTION:What It Takes album release tour\n\nMay Erlewine has split her heart wide open and hasn’t hidden any of the contents from view. One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters\, Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has earned her a dedicated following far beyond her Michigan roots. She shows us her heartbreak\, but she also shows us her empowered and emboldened spirit. In her quest to find her most authentic self\, Erlewine gifts each listener with a powerful\, emotional experience that immediately connects us.\n\nRaised in a home full of art and music\, Erlewine began writing songs at a very young age. As a teenager she hitchhiked across the country\, honing her skills as a performer and absorbing the kind of stories and landscapes that would inform her music. Her songs show a very real connection and concern with everyday folk.\n​\nErlewine draws from a wide variety of influences to create her sound. Lyrically\, her songs are rooted in hard-wrought wisdom\, joy and sorrow\, simplicity\, and stories from her own experiences. Musically\, May's songs wash over the audience like a tender hug. She is a magnetic solo performer and is also often supported by her carefully chosen backing bands. UID:130499-21866138@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130499 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T121713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Madeleine Surowiec\, voice DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Madeleine Surowiec performs a senior recital. UID:133578-21873268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133578 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T234500 SUMMARY:Other:Iowa Tournament DESCRIPTION:Water polo tournament at Iowa University UID:129935-21864910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129935 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Iowa CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871250@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships UID:131079-21867725@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131079 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships near Chicago\, Illinois UID:131660-21868904@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Other:OSU Tournament #2 DESCRIPTION:Second OSU tournament from April 4-6. UID:133314-21872747@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133314 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862238@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871738@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869105@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\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:132161-21870484@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855064@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865462@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868405@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T124547 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch. UID:131664-21868934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131664 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21867003@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T155042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: Steeped in GRADitude DESCRIPTION:Kick off National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week with Steeped in GRADitude—a special breakfast event celebrating you! Enjoy delicious breakfast options\, fresh coffee\, and great company. As a token of appreciation\, attendees will receive a Rackham-branded coffee mug\, while supplies last.\nJoin us in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our graduate and professional student community.\nRegistration is encouraged at https://myumi.ch/jJw3b.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:134412-21874330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134412 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs-events LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872223@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm. UID:129602-21864094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863786@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - 2035 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181620 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Gallery DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/ \n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. The gallery plans to guide viewers through a history of 8-bit music\, its significance to media and video games of its time\, and notable figures that influenced the legacy of the niched genre. In the workshop\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. Throughout the end of the exhibit week\, we will celebrate the historic and modern legacies of 8-bit music in a set of live performances produced by Norah\, a seasoned chiptune artist.\n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc) UID:134668-21874691@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Clark Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T112036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T124500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Know Your Rights- Opportunity to hear a presentation from a Michigan Immigrants Rights Center attorney DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 7\, 11:45am – 12:45pm\, the Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)— Rebecca Olszewski—will offer a presentation on the general state of immigration affairs. The presentation will be both in-person and on zoom and is open to any member of the University of Michigan community: faculty\, staff\, or students.Ms. Olzewski will give a streamlined version of MIRC’s Know Your Rights Presentation for encounters with immigration enforcement officers\, will address the concerns that people on work visas or student visas might face about travel and deportation\, and will address the First Amendment Freedom of Speech concerns that we might have regarding immigration and attempts to deport people for political speech. She’ll answer any general questions that audience members might have\, though cannot address individual concerns.MIRC is a legal resource center for Michigan’s immigrant communities. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging.Rebecca Olszewski joined the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center as a Supervising Attorney in 2024.  She has been working in non-profit immigration legal services since beginning with Farmworker Legal Services after law school.  Working at Catholic Charities of Louisville\, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan\, and as a pro-bono attorney for MIRC’s VAWA program\, Rebecca has a broad range of skills focused on legal service administration and direct representation for clients in the family-based and humanitarian immigration processes.  As a Michigander\, Rebecca graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Western Michigan University. She is fluent in Spanish. UID:134513-21874452@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134513 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Annenberg Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T131820 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T124500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Opportunity to Hear from and Ask Questions of an Immigration Attorney DESCRIPTION:Who: Rebecca Olszewski\, Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)\nWhen: Monday April 7\, 11:45am – 12:45pm\nWhere: This event is hybrid\n\nIn person: The Annenberg Auditorium\, the Ford School of Public Policy\, \n735 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98575561235\n\nOn Monday\, April 7\, 11:45am – 12:45pm\, the Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)— Rebecca Olszewski—will offer a presentation on the general state of immigration affairs. The presentation will be both in-person and on zoom and is open to any member of the University of Michigan community: faculty\, staff\, or students.\n\nMs. Olzewski will give a streamlined version of MIRC’s Know Your Rights Presentation for encounters with immigration enforcement officers\, will address the concerns that people on work visas or student visas might face about travel and deportation\, and will address the First Amendment Freedom of Speech concerns that we might have regarding immigration and attempts to deport people for political speech. She’ll answer any general questions that audience members might have\, though cannot address individual concerns.\n\nMIRC is a legal resource center for Michigan’s immigrant communities. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging.\n\nRebecca Olszewski joined the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center as a Supervising Attorney in 2024. She has been working in non-profit immigration legal services since beginning with Farmworker Legal Services after law school. Working at Catholic Charities of Louisville\, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan\, and as a pro-bono attorney for MIRC’s VAWA program\, Rebecca has a broad range of skills focused on legal service administration and direct representation for clients in the family-based and humanitarian immigration processes. As a Michigander\, Rebecca graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Western Michigan University. She is fluent in Spanish. UID:134564-21874529@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134564 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Immigration,Public Policy LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Annenberg Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T085555 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T125000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Bate-Papo! Portuguese Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:All Language Levels Welcome!\n\nPractice your Portuguese speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. \nFree coffee\, tea\, and light snacks.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Maria Teresa Mattos at mtmattos@umich.edu\n\nJoin us! 12:00pm - 12:50pm\nFridays: January 24\, February 21\, March 21\, and April 7\nRoom 4314 MLB (RLL Commons) UID:131496-21868632@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131496 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,brazil,Coffee,Communication And Media,Community,Community Engagement,Community-based Learning,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,European,Faculty,Food,Free,Games,Global,global engagement,Humanities,In Person,Interactive,intercultural,Interdisciplinary,International,International Education,Language,Languages,Media,multicultural,Multilingual,Portuguese,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Storytelling,Talk,Translate,Undergraduate LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T161409 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T123000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Flash Talk | Gladiators: Life in the Arena DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lecture with Professor David Potter (Department of Classical Studies)\, presented in conjunction with the special exhibition “Gladiators: Life in the Arena\,” currently on display at the Kelsey Museum. This Flash Talk will explore the complex lives of gladiators\, discussing and dispelling the various myths that surround these iconic Roman athletes. Learn about their careers\, the societal roles they embraced\, and the surprising similarities between ancient and modern sports.\n\nKelsey Museum Flash Talks are 15-minute Zoom lectures by Kelsey curators\, staff members\, researchers\, graduate students\, and guests talking about their recent research or current projects. Each presentation is followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Flash Talks are free and open to all visitors.\n\nTo register for this Flash Talk\, fill out the form at https://forms.gle/DuqVZEp9A6HSdM9c7. Zoom log-in information will be provided upon registration. Please sign up by 9:30 AM the day of the event to ensure you receive a confirmation email containing the access code. UID:133797-21873574@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133797 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Classical Studies,Exhibition,Free,History,Lecture,Museum,roman empire,Talk,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181821 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:132402-21870886@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132402 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T122034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Funding Fair - Popcorn and Pocket Change: Popping the Secrets to Financial Well-Being! DESCRIPTION:Join Well-Being at LSA\, LSA First Gen Commitment\, and Office of Financial Aid - Financial Education & Engagement in celebrating National Financial Literacy Month with a interactive financial education experience & a variety of popcorn flavors!\n🌟 What’s in Store?🍿 Build-Your-Own Popcorn Bar – Customize your perfect snack while learning how to customize your financial future.\n💸 Interactive Workshop – Gain practical money tips\, from budgeting to building financial well-being.\n💼 Funding Resource Fair – Connect with representatives who can help you unlock funding for study abroad\, internships\, emergency aid\, international student support\, caregiving assistance\, and so much more!International CenterResource NavigatorsOffice of National Scholarships and FellowshipsPlanet Blue/LSA SustainabilityLSA ScholarshipsCenter for Global and Intercultural StudyOpportunity HubWeiser Center for Europe and EurasiaDean of StudentsRackhamOAMI​CEW+University of Michigan Credit UnionOffice of Financial Aid (OFA)\n🔹 Why Attend? Because your money should work for you\, not against you! Whether you’re navigating college expenses or preparing for life after graduation\, this event will give you the knowledge and resources to make empowered financial decisions.\nQuestions? Please contact Brandon Bond\, LSA Mental Health & Well-Being Project Lead\, at bcbond@umich.edu. UID:134345-21874227@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134345 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:LSA Buliding | Atrium & Multipurpose Room | 500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T123926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Popcorn and Pocket Change: Popping the Secrets to Financial Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Join Well-Being at LSA\, LSA First Gen Commitment\, and the Office of Financial Aid—Financial Education & Engagement in celebrating National Financial Literacy Month with an interactive financial education presentation and a variety of popcorn flavors!\n🌟 What’s in Store?\n🍿 Build-Your-Own Popcorn Bar – Customize your perfect snack while learning how to customize your financial future.\n💸 Interactive Financial Education Workshop – Bust myths and learn ain practical financial tips about how to build credit\, budget\, save for retirement\, etc..\n💼 Funding Resource Fair – Connect with reps who can help you unlock funding for study abroad\, internships\, emergency aid\, international student support\, caregiving assistance\, and more!\n🔹Why Attend? Because your money should work for you\, not against you! Whether you’re navigating college expenses or preparing for life after graduation\, this event will give you the knowledge and resources to make empowered financial decisions.\nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/QwrRA\n\nRes Navs will also hand out coin purses and swag at the event. See you there! UID:134434-21874355@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134434 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:First-generation,Free,Well-being LOCATION:LSA Building - HUB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T101503 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Science Success Series- Mindful Mondays DESCRIPTION:Give your brain some rejuvenation by taking a mindful study break. Come join us for an hour of connection\, conversation\, and crafts with fellow students. The WISE Mentors will be available to answer any questions you may have. Need a resume review\, advice for picking classes\, help making a study schedule? We've got you covered!\nThis is a drop-in style event where you can come and go as your schedule allows. Light snacks will be provided. UID:129722-21864458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129722 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions,Well-being,Women In Engineering,Women In Science LOCATION:Chemistry Building, Science Learning Center Flex Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T121736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Christine El-Hage Walters\, carillon DESCRIPTION:SMTD doctoral alumna Christine El-Hage Walters 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:132403-21870887@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132403 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T151643 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Chiacchiere e Caffè: Italian Speaking Hour DESCRIPTION:All Language Levels Welcome!\n\nPractice your Italian speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Get advice on courses and discuss study abroad programs. Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, and baked goods.\n\nParliamo italiano!\n\nFor more information\, please contact Valerio Rossi at rossiv@umich.edu UID:130922-21867369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130922 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Coffee,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Engaged Learning,Food,Free,Games,Global,In Person,Inclusion,Interactive,intercultural,Interdisciplinary,International,italian,Language,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Social Sciences,Talk,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T202944 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - The role of dominant plants\, insects\, and climate in shaping communities and ecosystems DESCRIPTION:Dissertation abstract: \nPlant communities are structured by multiple potentially interacting factors\, including interactions between plant species\, herbivores\, and climate. Critically\, the independent and potentially interactive effects of plant-plant interactions\, insect herbivory\, and precipitation on plant community structure and ecosystem function are rarely investigated. My dissertation addresses this research gap through a set of three separate field studies in old fields across Michigan. First\, I investigated the role of a dominant plant species in shaping plant species richness\, productivity\, and the community structure of associated arthropods. Specifically\, I found that the dominant plant species Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod) indirectly reduced arthropod abundance by reducing the biomass of all of the other plant species in the community\, in part by reducing light availability. With this work\, I demonstrate that the effects of a dominant plant on communities spans across multiple trophic levels. Next\, at the same field site\, I implemented a field experiment to study the independent and combined effects of S. canadensis and insects on plant diversity\, biomass\, subdominant species abundance\, microclimate\, plant functional traits\, and decomposition. Insect presence mediated the effect of S. canadensis removal on plant biomass and richness. Furthermore\, the effects of S. canadensis and insects extended belowground and determined the temporal variability of plant biomass. Overall\, these results emphasize the importance of considering the effect of insects when trying to understand the role of dominant plants in structuring plant communities and shaping ecosystem function above- and below-ground\, as well as overtime. Finally\, I examined the combined effects of a generalist insect herbivore and altered precipitation on plant biomass\, richness\, functional diversity\, and the community averaged trends of a suite of plant traits. Altered summer precipitation and the presence of the generalist insect Melanoplus femurrubrum (Red-legged grasshopper) had interactive effects on the plant biomass and on community averaged plant traits\, in particular. These results suggest that the traits of the most common species in the community are the most sensitive to altered precipitation and grasshopper herbivory. Taken together\, my dissertation comprehensively examines the factors that structure plant communities\, and in particular enhances our understanding of the interactive effects of dominant plants\, insects\, and climate on communities and ecosystems.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/94424914774\nMeeting ID: 944 2491 4774 UID:134309-21874155@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134309 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:biological science,Biology,climate,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Dissertation,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,evolution,evolutionary biology,Free,Graduate,Graduate Professional Student Life,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Museum - Herbarium,Museum - Zoology,Museum Of Zoology,zoology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241209T121528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Rackham Consultation Services: Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter\, attend the Rackham Consultation Services open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible\, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/99196090990\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,99196090990# US\n+13126266799\,\,99196090990# US (Chicago)\n—\nDial by your location\n\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 780 666 0144 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nFind your local number: https://umich.zoom.us/u/aUy8Alk2\n—\nJoin by SIP\n\n99196090990@zoomcrc.com\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:129830-21864622@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129830 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T201546 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GLNT: Anticyclotomic Euler systems for CM fields DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The idea of constructing cohomology classes using congruences between modular forms dates back to the proof of the converse part of the Herbrand-Ribet theorem. We begin by reviewing Ribet's method and its application to the classical Hida family of Eisenstein series. Next\, we discuss how applying this method to the Coleman family that is perpendicular to the Hida family suggests the existence of an Euler system. This phenomenon can be further generalized using insights from the p-adic local Langlands correspondence. Finally\, we present our work on the construction of an anticyclotomic Euler system for CM fields and its application to the Iwasawa main conjecture. UID:134743-21874867@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134743 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T100508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:HEP-Astro Seminar | Multi-messenger Hunt for Galactic PeVatrons DESCRIPTION:Cosmic rays with energies up to a few PeV are believed to originate from our own galaxy. However\, thir origin has remained a mystery for over a century since the discovery. Recent discoveries in neutrino and gamma-ray astronomy have provided strong evidence for the existence of PeV particle accelerators\, or PeVatrons\, within the Milky Way galaxy. Among them\, the H.E.S.S. observatory discovered a PeVatron within 10 parsecs of the center of our galaxy\, suggesting that the supermassive black hole Sgr A* may be responsible. Despite being one of the least active supermassive black holes\, Sgr A* may have acted as a potential particle accelerator during its active stage. In this talk\, I will describe our attempts to find observational evidence that Sgr A* could serve as a PeVatron\, as well as how we can reconstruct Sgr A* activity history. In the second half of the talk\, I will introduce our ongoing multi-messenger efforts to identify other Galactic PeVatron candidates discovered by the LHAASO observatory and to test whether they bear the nature of supernova remnants\, pulsar wind nebula\, young stellar clusters or black hole systems. UID:134587-21874565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134587 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T201317 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG: Geometric Siegel-Weil and Rallis DESCRIPTION:In this talk we first introduce the geometric Siegel-Weil formula\, which relates the geometric theta series to Eisenstein series. We then give a geometric analogue of the Petersson inner product. By combining the geometric Siegel-Weil formula and the Rallis inner product formula we obtain the geometric inner product formula. UID:134742-21874866@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134742 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T082334 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - Microbial Diversity and Dynamics in Lake Food Webs: Species Interactions\, Life History Strategies\, and Community Reassembly DESCRIPTION:Dissertation Abstract: \nUnderstanding the processes involved in biodiversity maintenance and species coexistence is a central goal of community ecology. Lakes have long served as focal systems for exploring this puzzle\, as they harbor high microbial diversity despite their relatively stable and homogeneous appearance—a paradox that challenges classical formulations in ecological theory. A significant body of work suggests that steady states are exceptions rather than the norm in natural lakes. This dissertation engages with this theme by investigating microbial community diversity and dynamics in the context of cross-scale species interactions\, microbial life-history strategies\, and ecological memory. Together\, the chapters explore how general ecological principles play out in particular contexts—especially under heterogeneous environmental conditions and shifts in food web structures.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. \nJoin remotely: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99854884233\nMeeting ID: 998 5488 4233\n \nIn Chapter 2\, I examine the direct impacts of predation by introduced Dreissenid mussels on bacterial abundance\, diversity\, and composition in two regions of the Laurentian Great Lakes—Lake Erie’s western basin and Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron. While these mussels are known to exert strong top-down controls in lakes\, including microbial communities\, through filter-feeding\, I find their impacts to be variable. In some cases\, mussels significantly reduced microbial diversity\; in others\, their impacts were minimal or absent. Moreover\, I find that resistance to predation was structured at a shallower phylogenetic depth than previously reported in the low-nutrient Lake Michigan. These results highlight the role of context dependency and natural history in shaping animal-microbe interactions beyond host-microbiome systems.\n\nChapter 3 explores whether the observed shifts in microbial community structure and diversity can be explained through growth-defense theory. This canonical theory in ecology assumes that organisms face fundamental trade-offs due to differences in allocation strategies under resource-limited conditions. Using metagenomic methods\, I compare microbial populations resistant to mussel predation with those that are susceptible. I find no evidence for the emergence of resistance at the cost of growth. Instead\, resistance emerges as a complex trait\, shaped by varying patterns across phylogenetic\, molecular\, and broad functional levels. These results suggest that heterogenous environmental conditions in natural lakes may relax trade-off constraints in bacterial trait evolution\, as trade-off frameworks often rely on a priori assumptions about the tendency of ecosystems to move toward steady-state conditions.\n\nChapter 4 turns toward ecological memory. Using a common garden mesocosm setup\, which controls for the environmental differences between treatments by exposing them to the same background\, I test whether the historical presence of mussels alters microbial community reassembly following environmental perturbation. I sampled six temperate lakes from southeast Michigan\, three lakes with a history of mussel presence and three without. Microbial communities from lakes with and without mussels followed distinct reassembly trajectories. Moreover\, shifts in community structure translated into shifts in function\, indicating that the ecological memory of food web interactions leaves historical imprints with implications for broader ecosystem functioning.\n\nAcross chapters\, my findings raise questions about the universality of equilibrium-based theories in ecology. These studies show that microbial diversity emerges from the dynamic interplay between context-dependency\, functional traits\, and historical imprints of species interactions. While grounded in experimental and genomic methods\, this dissertation also critically engages with some foundational concepts in ecological theory (Chapters 1 and 5). In doing so\, it gestures toward a broader philosophical tension in ecological thought: the inherent complexity of biodiversity and the challenges associated with its abstraction (Chapter 6). UID:134393-21874305@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134393 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:biological science,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Dissertation,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Graduate Students LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T194210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:LSA Scholarship Q&A for Admitted High School Students DESCRIPTION:The LSA Scholarships Q&A is a virtual one-hour session to allow admitted first-year applicants to learn more about the available scholarships at the College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts (LSA) and ask any questions they may have. We encourage you to bring your parents or family members who may be interested or want to learn more. Please be aware we are not the Office of Financial Aid. If you have questions about the FAFSA\, CSS Profile\, or unique financial circumstances\, please direct those questions to OFA: https://finaid.umich.edu/contact-us.\n\nEmail lsarecruit@umich.edu if you have any additional questions. UID:117162-21873117@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117162 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Prospective Undergraduate Students,Scholarships,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T115004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RCGD Seminar Series: Courtney Thomas Tobin DESCRIPTION:Courtney Thomas Tobin joins us April 7\, 2025 to present emerging work from the M.O.S.A.I.C. (Multimorbidity Outcomes & Solutions for African/Black Americans In California) Initiative\, a community-engaged research collaborative aimed at advancing equity-centered multimorbidity research and solutions.\n\nMultimorbidity—the co-occurrence of two or more chronic conditions—represents a major contributor to racial health disparities in the United States. Yet\, research on multimorbidity among Black Americans remains limited and inconsistent\, particularly with regard to measurement approaches\, inclusion of mental health conditions\, and age-specific patterns. This gap undermines our ability to accurately estimate burden\, identify at-risk groups\, and design effective\, culturally relevant interventions. \n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Courtney S. Thomas Tobin will focus on Phase II of the Initiative—P.R².I.S.M. (Pinpointing Risks and Resources and Identifying Specific Multimorbidities). This presentation draws on data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL) to examine national patterns of multimorbidity among Black Americans. \n\nDr. Thomas Tobin will explore how definitions and measurement strategies (e.g.\, counts vs. categories\, inclusion of mental health conditions) shape estimates of prevalence\, associated correlates\, and subgroup differences across the adult life course. Findings offer critical insights for improving the measurement\, monitoring\, and mitigation of multimorbidity in Black communities.\n\nThe Winter 2025 RCGD Seminar Series features speakers invited and hosted by faculty affiliated with the Research Center for Group Dynamics. These multidisciplinary talks will cover a variety of topics in social science\, including social cognition\, structural racism\, romantic relationships\, and cognitive health. Check the schedule for updates to this series that will convene on select Mondays at 3:30 at the Institute for Social Research.\n\nThese events are held Mondays from 3:30 to 5.\nIn person: ISR Thompson 1430\, unless otherwise specified.\nAs permissions allow\, seminars are later posted to our YouTube playlist.\n\nThe Group Dynamics Seminar series is considered one of the longest running seminar series in the social sciences. It has been running uninterruptedly since it was founded by Kurt Lewin in the 1920’s in Berlin. The seminar series runs every semester on a theme chosen by faculty organizer/s who are affiliated with the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Institute for Social Research. A very important feature of this seminar today is its interdisciplinary nature. Recent themes have included political polarization\, evolution and human behavior\, and cultural psychology. UID:131607-21868810@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131607 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Psychology,Public Health,Social Sciences LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1440 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T164817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Materials Cluster DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 7th from 4 to 5:00 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Student Presenter:* Malavika Ramkumar\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. McNeil\n*Title of Presentation:* Quantifying microplastics in Delhi Charter Township's groundwater\n\n*Student Presenter:* Safron Milne\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Shultz\n*Title of Presentation:* Capturing students' identification of the relevance of organic chemistry in writing UID:134410-21874328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134410 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241220T094319 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Banned\, Bold\, and Brave: 2025 Jill S. Harris Memorial Lecture DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a conversation with author and Loudmouth Books bookstore owner Leah Johnson. Johnson will sit down with U-M's Ebony Elizabeth Thomas\, author and Associate Professor of Education. They'll talk about censorship\, public education\, entrepreneurship\, and Black Girl Magic. Expect questions like: \n \n-Why was Johnson's debut novel banned? \n-What was the inspiration behind the name Loudmouth Books? \n-What's next on the horizon for Johnson's readers?\n\nBook sale and signing immediately following the Q&A courtesy of Black Stone Bookstore.\n\nLeah Johnson is an eternal midwesterner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults. Her bestselling debut YA novel\, *You Should See Me in a Crown*\, was a Stonewall Honor Book\, and the inaugural Reese's Book Club YA pick. In 2021\, *TIME *named it one of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Her debut middle grade book\, *Ellie Engle Saves Herself* was published by Disney-Hyperion in May 2023. When she’s not writing\, you can find her at Loudmouth Books\, her Indianapolis independent bookstore that specializes in highlighting the work of marginalized authors and uplifting banned or challenged books.\n\nEbony Elizabeth Thomas\, PhD is Chair of the Joint Program in English and Education at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education\, as well as Associate Professor of Education. She is the author of *The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games* (NYU Press\, 2019)\, which won the World Fantasy Award\, the British Fantasy Award\, and the Children’s Literature Association Book Award\, among other accolades. Her most recent books are *Harry Potter and the Other: Race\, Justice\, and Difference in the Wizarding World *(University Press of Mississippi\, 2022) co-edited with Sarah Park Dahlen\, and* Restorying Young Adult Literature: Expanding Students’ Perspectives with Digital Texts* (NCTE\, 2023) co-authored with James Joshua Coleman and Autumn A. Griffin.\n\nThe Jill S. Harris Memorial Endowment was established in 1985 by Roger and Meredith Harris\, Jill’s parents\, her grandparents Allan and Norma Harris\, and friends. The fund was established in memory of Jill\, a resident of Chicago and undergraduate student at U-M who passed away due to injuries from an auto accident. The fund brings a distinguished visitor to campus each year who will appeal to undergraduates interested in the humanities and the arts. The visitor may either be a fellow of the institute for an extended period of time or invited for a few days to present the annual lecture. The visiting fellow will usually interact with undergraduates\, informally and through visits to classes or by other means by which exchanges with undergraduates may be promoted. UID:130225-21865618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130225 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Books,Humanities,Writing LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Lobby and Osterman Common Room, first floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T141243 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beyond the Bench: Science Education as a Career DESCRIPTION:Explore diverse career pathways in science education and discover how a strong foundation in science education opens doors to impactful opportunities that drive positive change.\n\nPizza will be provided. UID:134292-21874084@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134292 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Basic Science,Biosciences,Career,Central Campus,chemistry,Education,Food,Free,Majors,Natural Sciences,Open To All Majors,Pre-Health,science learning center,slc,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women In Science LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - Science Learning Center Flex Room, 1720 Chemistry CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T144644 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MHV gravity amplitudes and their combinatorics DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we investigate MHV tree-level gravity amplitudes as defined on the spinor-helicity variety. Unlike their gluon counterparts\, gravity amplitudes do not admit logarithmic singularities nor Amplituhedron-like construction. While their singularity structure is more complicated (e.g.\, they exhibit non-trivial zeros)\, these amplitudes often remain remarkably simple. In joint work with Joris Koefler\, Umut Oktem\, Shruti Paranjape\, and Jara Trnka\, we make a conjecture pertaining to the uniqueness of the numerator of MHV gravity amplitudes and develop this feature from a combinatorial perspective\, which suggests a new method for examining adjoint hypersurfaces. UID:134657-21874669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250320T101041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:STeMS Speaker Series | Is the Pixel Political? What Chinese Computing Teaches Us About the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:The pixel is the quintessential building block of the digital age—a visual manifestation of the binary logic of zeros and ones. In its seeming universalism\, it spans text and image\, and operates seamlessly across languages\, scripts\, and cultures. Or does it?\nDrawing upon the first-ever history of Chinese-language computing—a now trillion-dollar industry that\, just fifty years ago\, was widely considered unimaginable—this lecture interrogates the politics of the seemingly universal pixel.\nHow did engineers\, linguists\, and technologists overcome the complexities of digitizing the world’s largest non-alphabetic script\, with its 100\,000+ characters? And what does this history reveal about the deeper\, often invisible\, structures of power and exclusion embedded within digital infrastructures?
\nProfessor Thomas S. Mullaney of Stanford University—recipient of Stanford’s highest award in teaching and Kluge Chair of Technology and Society—explores these questions through insights from his award-winning two-book series\, The Chinese Typewriter and The Chinese Computer (MIT Press). Based on research spanning over 80 archives across 15 countries\, this lecture offers a global history of the information age—one that challenges the Euro-American assumptions that have long shaped both corporate technology and academic scholarship.\n\nThomas S. Mullaney is Professor of Chinese History at Stanford University\, a Guggenheim Fellow\, and the recipient of Stanford’s highest award for excellence in teaching\, the Gores Award. He is the author of The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age (MIT)\, co-author of Where Research Begins (University of Chicago Press\, with Christopher Rea)\, The Chinese Typewriter: A History (MIT\, winner of the Fairbank Prize)\, and Coming to Terms with the Nation: Ethnic Classification in Modern China (UC Press)\, among other works. His writings have appeared in Fast Company\, MIT Technology Review\, Quartz\, the South China Morning Post\, TechCrunch\, the Journal of Asian\nStudies\, Technology & Culture\, Foreign Affairs\, and Foreign Policy. His work has been featured in RadioLab\, The Atlantic\, the BBC\, and in invited lectures at Google\, Microsoft\, Adobe\, and more. He earned his BA and MA from the Johns Hopkins University\, and his PhD from Columbia University. UID:134123-21873890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134123 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chinese Studies LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T120307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Student Model Theory Seminar DESCRIPTION:In the Winter 2025 term\, the student logic seminar will be a Model Theory reading seminar. Details can be found here: https://shorturl.at/sldTZ UID:133083-21872367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133083 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Mathematics,seminar,Talk,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T121234 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Anywhere but Here: Art History and the Presumption of Escape DESCRIPTION:Darby English\, Carl Darling Buck Professor\, Dept. of Art History\, University of Chicago\n\nMany of the mechanisms that make art history work involve incorporating external material into the body of an analysis\, theory\, or argument—a terrific way to circumvent problems of difference and otherness our rapidly diversifying discipline remains ill-equipped to address satisfactorily. Could this incapacity\, which heralds a terminal failure to ‘meet the moment\,' be intentional\, a matter of disciplinary design?\n\nDarby English teaches modern and contemporary art and cultural studies at the University of Chicago. His most recent book is Charles Ray: Adam and Eve (New York: Gregory Miller\, 2024). UID:134072-21873837@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,history of art LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T181657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Songwriters / Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul DESCRIPTION:In this master class\, Benj and Justin will work with several Musical Theatre students on their performances of Pasek & Paul songs. \n\nFree and open to the public with support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund. *Seating is available on a first-come first served basis.*\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nBENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL are Oscar\, Grammy\, Tony\, Emmy\, and Olivier Award-winning songwriter and producers best known for their Oscar\, Grammy\, and Tony-winning work on *La La Land*\, *The Greatest Showman* and *Dear Evan Hansen*\, each of which spawned albums that landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200\, including multiple weeks at #1 for *The Greatest Showman*\, which in 2018 was the world’s best-selling album. In 2024\, they won their first Emmy Award as songwriters of *Only Murders in the Building* and\, as a result\, achieved EGOT status\, joining a rarified list of artists who have won all four major showbiz prizes. Additional film and television credits include Apple’s *Spirited*\, Sony’s *Lyle\, Lyle Crocodile*\, Disney’s live-action *Aladdin* and *Snow White*\, Dreamworks Animation’s *Trolls*\, Amazon’s *Harlem*\, Apple’s *Dear Edward*\, NBC’s *Smash*\, The CW’s *The Flash*\, Amazon’s *Pink: All I Know So Far* (Grammy nomination)\, and FX’s *Welcome to Wrexham*. Amongst their varied stage credits\, they made their Broadway debut with the musical *A Christmas Story* (Tony nomination)\, further adapted into a live telecast for Fox (Emmy nomination)\; and won their second Tonys for co-producing Best Musical winner *A Strange Loop*. Among their countless honors\, they became the youngest winners ever of the Jonathan Larson Award and the first writers for stage or screen to be honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. In total\, Benj and Justin have each won two Tonys\, two Grammys\, two Emmys and an Oscar across six distinct projects\, including their most recent 2025 Children’s and Family Emmy Award for writing *Sesame Street*’s heartwarming anthem “That’s Why We Love Nature\,” performed by Brandi Carlile. UID:134467-21874390@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134467 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,Storytelling,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Rackham Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241215T110641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:WCEE Distinguished Lecture on Europe. Civil Society in an Era of Global Change DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Matviichuk will delve into the evolving role of civil society\, particularly in times of conflict and crisis. She will highlight the critical work of Ukraine's civil society\, which has expanded its traditional advocacy and watchdog functions to actively participate in national resistance and defense. Ordinary people are doing extraordinary things to foster citizen-state unity\, improve local political engagement\, and maintain social resilience despite the war's challenges.\n\n Oleksandra Matviichuk leads the human rights NGO Center for Civil Liberties\, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. The organization promotes human rights and democracy in Ukraine and the OSCE region. It works on legislative reforms\, conducts public oversight of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary\, organizes educational initiatives\, and implements international solidarity programs.\n \n Matviichuk also coordinates the activities of the initiative group Euromaidan SOS\, which was established in response to the violent suppression of a peaceful student protest in Kyiv on November 30\, 2013. Throughout the three-month mass protests known as the Revolution of Dignity\, thousands of volunteers provided round-the-clock legal and humanitarian assistance to persecuted individuals nationwide.\n\n Since the onset of Russian aggression in Ukraine in 2014\, the initiative has monitored political persecution in occupied Crimea\, documented war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Donbas region\, and spearheaded international campaigns like *#LetMyPeopleGo* and *#SaveOlegSentsov* to secure the release of political prisoners held by Russian authorities.\n\n In response to the full-scale war beginning in February 2022\, Matviichuk and other partners launched the Tribunal for Putin initiative to document international crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in all regions of Ukraine targeted by Russian attacks.\n\n Matviichuk has authored numerous reports submitted to various UN bodies\, the Council of Europe\, the European Union\, the OSCE\, and the International Criminal Court.\n\n Awards:\n ● Democracy Defender Award for \"Outstanding Contribution to Promoting Democracy and Human Rights\" from OSCE missions (2016)\n ● Right Livelihood Award (2022)\n ● Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament (2022)\n ● Named one of the 25 most influential women in the world by Financial Times (2022)\n ● Global Civic Leadership Award (2024)\n ● Pahl Peace Prize (2024)\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:130013-21865055@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:europe,ukraine LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T133953 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:WISE Willie Hobbs Moore Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The U-M campus community is invited to join WISE in celebrating the work of the 2025 Willie Hobbs Moore Awards nominees. The event will take place in the Ballroom on the 2nd Floor of the Michigan League. Dinner will be available starting at 5:30pm and the formal remarks will begin at 6pm. We will recognize the nominees and announce the winners for each of our four awards with time for networking\, socializing\, and photos.\n\nIn 2013\, the University of Michigan Women in Science and Engineering office established the annual Willie Hobbs Moore awards to honor faculty\, staff\, and students who demonstrate excellence promoting STEM as a pathway for all learners. WISE celebrates achievement and outstanding advocacy for broadening participation in STEM with four awards bestowed annually at the Willie Hobbs Moore award ceremony. The ceremony is named to honor the accomplishments of Willie Hobbs Moore\, the first African American woman at Michigan to earn a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and the first African American woman in the country to earn a PhD in physics.\n\nrsvp at https://myumi.ch/m77X5 UID:133455-21873118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133455 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Women In Engineering,Women In Science,Women In Science And Engineering,Women In Stem LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T162628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:QMSS Seminar with Dr. Amnon Cavari DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for an engaging seminar with former QMSS visiting associate professor\, Dr. Amnon Cavari!\n\nDemocracy Under Pressure: How Crises Shape Public Trust in Government and Democratic Norms in Israel.\n\nIn the past two years\, Israel has faced two major crises that have reshaped public perceptions of democracy: the government’s attempt to consolidate power\, which sparked mass protests\, and the October 7 attack by Hamas\, which escalated into a full-scale war involving Hezbollah\, Iran\, and its regional proxies. These events\, unfolding under the same highly polarizing government\, provide a unique opportunity to examine how internal and external crises influence public trust in government\, perceptions of its powers and limitations\, and evolving views of democratic norms. Drawing on three years of monthly public opinion data\, I analyze the divergent public responses to these crises and their broader implications for democratic stability.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for a select number of current U-M undergraduate students to join Dr. Cavari for a casual dinner after the event. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up for the dinner (or be placed on a waitlist if it is currently filled to capacity)\, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oKxhUtPiwgzGZUJ59.\n\nThis event is open to all students at U-M. UID:134526-21874459@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134526 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Science,Democracy,Global,Global And Transnational,International,Lecture,Networking,Politics,Quantitative Methods,Social Science,Social Sciences,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T161751 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:The Last Dinner aMplify DESCRIPTION:Hello Transfer students!! As we approach our last few weeks of the semester\, we hope you will take time out of your day to join us for our final event to commemorate your growth as a transfer student!\n\nYou're invited to our Last Dinner themed aMplify night next Monday\, April 7th\, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the LSA Multipurpose Room (LSA 1040)! Enter by the cube\, and you will walk directly into our sign-in table. \n\nWith the end of the semester rapidly approaching\, we are hoping to provide you all with a relaxing and fun evening where you can come\, get free food\, build legos\, solve a murder mystery\, raffles\, and prizes for an overall night full of memories!! Try to get there early as supplies will run out quickly! \n\nNOTE: Those of you who have attended nearly all aMplifies\, please come! We want to make sure we recognize and appreciate you for the support at our last event!\n\nAt aMplify\, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're a first-generation\, nontraditional\, international\, or transfer student - or just looking for a supportive community - you are welcome here!\n\nWe will also have a Neurodivergence Wellness Space available\, with soft seating\, a sensory station\, and a quiet area for those who may need a break from the crowd. UID:134666-21874684@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Dinner,Food,Free,Games,In Person,Meal,Night Game,Social,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts,transfer,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - Multipurpose Room (1040) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T172032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:W25 QMSS Seminar Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for our invited seminar speaker series where we welcome experts in data science & social science to teach students about real-world applications of quantitative skills that have real impact in today's world. Explore career interests and applications of your QMSS skills\, network with our invited speakers\, and learn about the wide world of quantitative methods in the social sciences! UID:134588-21874569@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134588 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:On campus: check your email! CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120014 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Zouk Dance Lesson DESCRIPTION:Hi zoukinis! I'm excited to announce that our lessons are back!Zouk is a Brazilian social partner dance. Our beginner's lesson starts at 6pm and our improvers lesson is at 7pm. Afterward\, we have an hour of practica! Our lessons are completely free!All are welcome to all our lessons\, no dance experience or partner required!We will be in the Anderson ABC Room at the Michigan Union (first floor). \nI hope to see you all there! UID:130424-21866008@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130424 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Anderson ABC Room Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T113819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:German Film Series DESCRIPTION:All Films screened in German with English subtitles.\n\nFebruary 3: *Kokon* (Cocoon\, 2020\, dir. Leonie Krippendorff)\nTime: food at 6\, film at 6:30pm\nLocation: North Quad 2435\nBerlin-Kreuzberg is Nora’s microcosm. Nora\, the silent observer\, drifts around the monotonous housing blocks with her big sister and her friends\, witnessing events that seem to cross-fade in the summer light. Girls who want to be slim and pretty\, boys who say dumb things to provoke or because they are in love. Ruthless smartphone cameras and fragile teenagers. But Nora has her own way of looking at the world\, and when she meets Romy\, she realizes why. This film captures a summer of change. (Berlinale 2020)\n\nMarch 10: *Sonne* (Sun\, 2022\, dir. Kurdwin Ayub) \nTime: food at 6\, film at 6:30pm\nLocation: North Quad 2435\nThree teenage girls from Vienna twerk in hijab and sing a pop song. A YouTube video of it makes them famous overnight\, especially among Kurdish Muslims. Yesmin\, the only one of the friends who is Kurdish herself\, begins to distance herself more and more from her culture. Nati and Bella\, on the other hand\, seem fascinated by a world that is strange to them. A film about young people caught between social media and self-discovery\, a story of rebellious young women. (Austrian Films)\n\nApril 7: *Oray* (2019\, dir. Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay)\nTime: NO FOOD\, doors at 6:15pm\, film at 6:30pm\nLocation: *State Theater*\nOray strives to be a better person but struggles with his shady past. His dream of being a good Muslim and the perfect husband is suddenly shattered while arguing with his wife. Oray goes to Cologne\, where he tries to rebuild his life in a new Muslim community. But he is constantly torn between his faith\, everyday reality and identity. (Pluto Film)\n\nOrganized by Germanic Languages & Literatures\nCo-sponsors: Max Kade German Residence and Alamanya Transnational German Studies Workshop UID:131566-21868777@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131566 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alamanya,comparative literature,Film,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany,Global And Transnational,Humanities,intercultural,international,Muslim,Transcultural Studies,Translate,translation,Translationstudies LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T162210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:A Talk with Ghassan Zeineddine DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ghassan Zeineddine about Dearborn\, his latest book exploring the lives\, struggles\, and triumphs of the Arab diaspora in Dearborn. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on identity\, community\, and the immigrant experience.\n\nMORE ARAB HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/arab-heritage-month\n\nMORE MESA EVENTS\nMESA events are open to all U-M students: https://mesa.umich.edu/events-programs UID:134667-21874685@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134667 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arab American History Month,Arab Heritage Month,Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center, Sankofa Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T182034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - Awards Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:The U-M Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards Night is a celebration of the outstanding contributions\, leadership\, and accomplishments of members of fraternities and sororities here at the University of Michigan. The event recognizes individuals and chapters who have demonstrated excellence in areas such as academics\, community service\, leadership\, social media\, philanthropy and overall impact on the campus and local community. The night serves as an opportunity to honor those who embody the values of fraternity and sorority life\, fostering a spirit of camaraderie\, service\, and academic success. It also provides a platform for members to reflect on their growth\, share achievements\, and inspire future involvement in Fraternity & Sorority Life.\nEvent begins at 6:45\, including light refreshments\, including vegan and vegetarian options\, will be available. See you there!Attire: Snappy Casual*Please only bring up to 4 representatives from your chapter*This does not include council executives\, nominated individuals for awards UID:134523-21874458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rogel Ballroom, Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250311T121756 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Trinity Fan\, piano DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Trinity Fan performs a master's degree recital. UID:133693-21873413@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133693 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T121729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Small Jazz Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform from the Small Jazz Ensembles program\, coached by Professors Andy Milne\, Robert Hurst\, Marion Hayden and Nate Winn. The groups range in size from duos to sextets\, performing original and standard repertoire. UID:122688-21849534@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122688 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871251@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872917@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862239@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871739@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874267@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869106@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\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:132161-21870485@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855065@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867095@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865463@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21867004@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872224@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm. UID:129602-21864095@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T144233 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Strength\, Stretch and Balance DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule.This class is open to everyone. The goal of this class is to work on your strength\, flexibility\, and balance in order to improve fitness levels and the ease of everyday tasks. UID:131677-21868995@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863787@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250513T122307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Are you grappling with a piece of code\, trying to compute on a cluster\, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.\n\nAll members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.\n\nTuesdays\, 9:30-11 a.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)\nWednesdays\, 1:30-3 p.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324) UID:117253-21865825@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117253 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Machine Learning,Social Science,Social Sciences LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T092033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Biotech Career Development Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is a structured\, cohort-based program that supports biomedical and life science master’s students\, PhD candidates\, postdocs\, and early-career scientists exploring careers beyond academia. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops\, career panels\, in-person networking opportunities\, and complete a series of informational interviews to build career awareness and professional skills\, taking concrete steps toward their career goals. The program meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm\, May 14 - July 23. Most of the meetings will be held on Zoom with a few in-person engagements. Register for the info session to learn more and ask questions. \n UID:134040-21873806@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T090112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Go Blue - Mobile AI at U-M: Swag Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Meet the Emerging Technology team from ITS on campus to learn about Go Blue\, the new AI mobile app for the U-M Community. Come by our table to download the app\, ask questions\, and grab some exclusive Go Blue swag! \n\n\nLearn more about Go Blue at https://goblueai.umich.edu\n\nDownload Go Blue for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/go-blue-ai/id6740406959\nDownload Go Blue for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.umich.mobile.goblue UID:134013-21873887@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Free,Genai,Generative Ai,Go Blue App,In Person,information and technology,information technology,Its,U-m Gpt LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T143736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T143000 SUMMARY:Other:Swag Swap DESCRIPTION:Did you end up gathering a bunch of t-shirts\, stress balls\, tote bags\, water bottles\, keychains\, etc from various events this school year? Attend the Earth Month Swag Swap to trade in any of that swag you no longer want! You’ll ease your stress at move-out\, reduce your landfill waste\, and maybe find a new swag item you really would benefit from having. Stop by Tuesday\, April 8 in Haven Hall at the posting tables from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Have an item you’d like to donate to the swap in advance? Bring it to the Shapiro Library lobby where you’ll find a donation box during March 24 - April 6. \n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions. UID:132846-21871953@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132846 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,environmental,Free,planet blue,Sustainability LOCATION:Haven Hall - Posting Walls CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181620 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Gallery DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/ \n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. The gallery plans to guide viewers through a history of 8-bit music\, its significance to media and video games of its time\, and notable figures that influenced the legacy of the niched genre. In the workshop\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. Throughout the end of the exhibit week\, we will celebrate the historic and modern legacies of 8-bit music in a set of live performances produced by Norah\, a seasoned chiptune artist.\n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc) UID:134668-21874692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Clark Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818085@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T193957 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Crochet-a-Thon 2025 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE WORKSHOP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvYcVDkZssI_aSYjBAqGA93kmLZeKffFEj_D07fDr9jXSX7A/viewform\n\nJoin VIPs Club on the Diag on Tuesday\, April 8th from 11am to 5pm for a day of fun and free crafting! This event is an all-day art-making bash with different crafting workshops happening each hour for all different skill levels. Though VIPs Club is mainly a crocheting and knitting group\, these workshops will vary in media and difficulty\, from beginner crochet lessons to hands-on visible mending and zine making! All of the materials will be provided and every craft you make and materials you’d want to continue making will be free to take home. Follow the link below to sign up ahead of time for a workshop or just drop by to craft or chat throughout the day!\nTo learn more about VIPs Fund\, check out our website vipsfund.org or stop by a crafting meeting on Sundays 2-4pm in the Union Pond room or Mondays 5-6pm in the Union Sophia B Jones room. UID:134254-21874054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134254 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:alcohol-free,Art,Arts,arts at michigan,Conservation,Craft,Crafting,Crochet,Environment,Fashion,Fiber Arts,Free,Student Org,Sustainability,Visual Arts,Workshop LOCATION:Diag - Central Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240930T165802 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Parenting Through Separation & Divorce Workshop DESCRIPTION:Separation or divorce is difficult to handle in general — when children are in the mix\, it becomes that much more complex. Many parents are concerned about the well-being of their children during this time of change. The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce virtual workshops each month.\n\nThis workshop delivers practical parenting advice in a collaborative\, caring environment for those going through change. We help parents understand their children’s needs during the transition and offer specific suggestions for creating the most beneficial post-divorce parenting relationships.\n\nThe link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. \n\nThe program is an approved alternative to the SMILE Program by the Friend of the Court program in Washtenaw County\, Michigan.\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n+ Practical\, actionable advice for couples going through a temporary or permanent split.\n+ A caring and collaborative environment for attendees facilitated by UCCF staff members.\n+ Guidance to help parents understand their children’s needs during what can be a tumultuous time of change and uncertainty.\n+ A certificate of participation once the workshop is over.\n\nWhile it is free\, workshop participants must register via Eventbrite. You will be provided the link once your registration is confirmed. UID:127149-21858581@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127149 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Children,Divorce,Family,Free,parenting,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T160646 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Ukrainian Literature and Culture Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting international collaboration between the University of Michigan's Slavic Department and the Ukrainian Catholic University of Lviv!\n\nThis seminar series brings together both UofM and UCU students\, creating a unique platform for international interaction and academic exchange. Featuring three speakers—Ostap Slyvynsky (UCU)\, Oleksandr Pronkevych (UCU)\, and Alex Averbuch (UofM)—the series will explore literature in times of war\, multiculturalism and multilingualism\, and gender and sexuality in Ukrainian culture.\n\nA one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to engage in critical discussions\, broaden perspectives\, and connect across borders.\n\nFebruary 18\, 11 AM\nMarch 25\, 11 AM\nApril 8\, 11 AM\n\nRegistration required: alexaver@umich.edu UID:132640-21871489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132640 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:international relations,Literature,Multicultural,Multilingual,Slavic,Slavic Featured,Slavic Studies,Ukraine,Ukrainian LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism DESCRIPTION:Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison)\, this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art\, 1650-1850.\n \nIn recent times\, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections\, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries\, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works\, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.\n \nPieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet\, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden\, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.  \n \nIn this online exhibition\, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery\, which will open in early 2021\, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. \n \nBy challenging our own practice\, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display\, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles\, and fails to settle for\, simple narratives. \n \n“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed\, so ornate\, so planned\, they call attention to themselves\; arrest us with intentionality and purpose\, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.” \n \n— Toni Morrison\n\nLead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost\, the U-M Arts Initiative\, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.\n  UID:84303-21621564@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T094212 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T125000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Two puzzles in eliciting MPCs in surveys DESCRIPTION:Eliciting the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) in surveys has become an important source of data for both researchers and policymakers. This talk will report on survey experiments designed to study two puzzles that have emerged in this literature. The between-study puzzle is that average MPCs vary substantially across surveys. We show in a randomized survey experiment that elicited MPCs are quite sensitive to question wording. The within-study puzzle is that that elicited MPCs are poorly correlated with measures of liquidity (and other observables). We conducted text analysis of open-format follow-up questions to a standard MPC elicitation question. The results suggest that the within-study puzzle is primarily driven by nonstandard behaviors (such as mental accounting) rather than respondent misunderstanding of questions or other measurement problems. UID:130227-21865614@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130227 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Macroeconomics,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T090454 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series: Interrogating the Druggable Proteome with Proximity Pharmacology DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a seminar at 12 noon in 3330 MS I. UID:131118-21867762@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131118 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,biolgical chemistry,biological,biological chemistry,biological science,biology,Biosciences,Life Science LOCATION:Medical Science Unit I - 3330 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T113332 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Tuesday Seminar Series - Seasonal migration as a driver of life history trade-offs and genetic diversity in Nearctic-Neotropical passerines DESCRIPTION:Evolutionary trade-offs between fecundity and survival are ubiquitous in evolution. In high-latitude seasonal environments\, most birds breed during resource-rich summers\, and migrate to lower-latitude environments during the winter to survive. However\, the trade-off between fecundity and survival appears to scale with migration distance: By migrating farther\, birds may gain higher survival benefits\, but in doing so\, they sacrifice time that they might have spent raising offspring. Longer migrations are thus associated with \"slower\" life histories (higher survival\, fewer offspring)\, but this apparently straightforward trade-off belies an intriguing underlying paradox: Slower life histories are typically associated with lower genetic diversity\, but in migratory birds\, there is evidence that longer migrations are positively correlated with genetic diversity\, possibly because they promote demographic stability. Nevertheless\, populations of long-distance migrants readily switch strategies\, implying that populations will move quickly toward new optima if migration’s survival benefits no longer outweigh its reproductive costs\, with unknown population genetic consequences. My dissertation will combine movement ecology and population genetics to assess the ways in which seasonal migration has mediated life history trade-offs and impacted genetic diversity within species\, with the goal of understanding how the risks of migration have translated to rewards over evolutionary timescales. UID:134642-21874652@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134642 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,ecosystem,Ecosystems,eeb,Environment,environmental,evolution,evolutionary biology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T090903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Elliot S. Valenstein Distinguished Lecture | Synapse Specific Structural Plasticity: A Cellular Mechanism of Spaced Learning DESCRIPTION:Synapses form trillions of connections in the brain. Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a cellular mechanism vital for learning that modifies the strength and structure of synapses. Three-dimensional electron microscopy reveals distinct pre- to post-synaptic arrangements: strong active zones (AZs) with tightly docked vesicles\, weak AZs with loose or non-docked vesicles\, and nascent zones (NZs) with a postsynaptic density but no presynaptic vesicles. LTP can be temporarily saturated preventing further increases in synaptic strength. I will discuss how NZ plasticity provides a time dependent and synapse-specific AZ expansion during LTP that ultimately encourages highly effective dendritic spine clusters regulated by the spine apparatus. I will also tell you why we have developed a new synaptopodin knockout rat system to investigate mechanisms of this process. We propose that the saturation of LTP protects recently formed memories and that the regrowth of nascent zones may account for the advantage of spaced over massed learning.\n\nAbout the speaker: Kristen Harris’s professional career started at Harvard Medical school where she rose to the rank of associate professor. She was the recruited as a full Professor to Boston Univ. where she helped establish their graduate program in experimental and computational neuroscience. She was recruited as a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent scholar to the Medical College of Georgia\, and in 2006 joined the Center for Learning and Memory at the University of Texas at Austin. She is renowned for her work on synapse structure and function pioneering three-dimensional reconstruction from serial section electron microscopy. Her lab had developed novel tools sharing them and data (synapseweb.clm.utexas.edu) that are widely used resources. She is the recipient of Sloan Research Fellowship\, Javits Merit Award\, Brain Research Foundation Fellowship\, and continuous funding for her lab\, including her current lead as PI on the NSF NeuroNex grant to investigate synaptic weight with 26 international and national coPIs. She is known for innovative teaching and presentations at conferences worldwide. She was recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences.\n\nThe talk will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. UID:133612-21873303@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133612 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Neuroscience,Psychology LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T155034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: Grad Grub DESCRIPTION:Take a break and grab some delicious food at Grad Grub\, a special food truck rally in celebration of National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! Stop by to pick up a voucher and enjoy a meal from one of the featured food trucks:\n\n\nWhoa! Tacos\n\n\nWanderbowls\n\n\nLittle Caesars\n\n\nA tent will be set up outside for shade and shelter\, and the East and West Conference Rooms on the 4th floor of Rackham will be available for additional seating and weather protection.\nAs a bonus\, attendees will receive a cozy Rackham-branded crewneck sweatshirt\, while supplies last.\nCome for the food\, stay for the fun\, and celebrate with your fellow graduate and professional students!\nRegistration is encouraged at https://myumi.ch/4mdZA.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:134413-21874331@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134413 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:Ingalls Mall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181823 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Kathy Beck\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Kathy Beck 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:132404-21870888@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132404 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T161011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | From Click to Boom: The Political Economy of E-commerce in China DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/Q61JX\n\nHow do states build essential market institutions when political or technical barriers hinder the establishment of the rule of law? In From Click to Boom\, Lizhi Liu suggests a digital solution: governments strategically outsourcing tasks of institutional development and enforcement to digital platforms—a process she calls “institutional outsourcing.” Through extensive interviews\, original surveys\, 28 million proprietary data points\, and a field experiment across three Chinese provinces\, Liu illustrates how China’s 800-million-user e-commerce market emerged from scratch and has profoundly transformed the nation’s economy and society.\n \n Lizhi Liu is an Assistant Professor in the McDonough School of Business and a faculty affiliate of the Department of Government at Georgetown University. Her research specializes in political economy and emerging markets. Her work has been published by American Economic Review: Insights\, Studies in Comparative International Development\, Minnesota Law Review\, Oxford University Press\, and Princeton University Press. In particular\, her research on the political economy of China's e-commerce market has garnered multiple research awards and grants. In 2021\, she was honored as one of Poets&Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at chinese.studies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:130933-21867411@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130933 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,China,Chinese Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T112035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mentoring 101 and Introduction to Rackham for New Graduate Faculty DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss with fellow assistant professors what it means to exemplify the values\, privileges\, and responsibilities as Rackham graduate faculty. The session also includes a workshop on mentoring doctoral students which will be facilitated by MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence)\, a Rackham committee that engages with faculty and graduate students to foster conversations about mentoring. MORE’s workshop is designed to raise awareness of the research on best practices in mentoring and tools that can facilitate mentoring relationships. You will learn from experienced colleagues about effective mentoring\, understand how a written mentoring plan can help create a two-way conversation between mentor and mentee\, and exchange ideas about handling challenging mentoring situations. UID:129731-21864489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129731 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall, Fourth Floor, Rackham Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T121516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mentoring 101 and Introduction to Rackham for New Graduate Faculty DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss with fellow assistant professors what it means to exemplify the values\, privileges\, and responsibilities as Rackham graduate faculty. The session also includes a workshop on mentoring doctoral students which will be facilitated by MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence)\, a Rackham committee that engages with faculty and graduate students to foster conversations about mentoring. MORE’s workshop is designed to raise awareness of the research on best practices in mentoring and tools that can facilitate mentoring relationships. You will learn from experienced colleagues about effective mentoring\, understand how a written mentoring plan can help create a two-way conversation between mentor and mentee\, and exchange ideas about handling challenging mentoring situations.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/23wGb.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:129739-21864500@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250228T133358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MICDE Ph.D. in Scientific Computing Student Seminar DESCRIPTION:The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. These events are open to the public\, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email micde-phd@umich.edu. UID:131072-21867693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aerospace Engineering,Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Chemical Engineering,Civil and Environmental Engineering,College Of Engineering,Computation,Computational Modeling,Computational Science,computing,Engineering,Generative Ai,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,high performance computing,Mathematics,Mechanical Engineering,Micde,Michigan Engineering,Phd Seminar,Prospective Graduate Students,Rackham,Science,Scientific Computing,seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 4th floor conference room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T112035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Navigate Research Funding DESCRIPTION: UID:134359-21874255@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134359 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T150158 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T125000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:The Ecological Consequences of Salty Fresh Water DESCRIPTION:The Integrated Health Sciences Core's webinar series is an interdisciplinary forum for interested researchers to come together to learn and discuss wide-ranging issues in the field of environmental health. William Hintz\, PhD\, is Associate Professor\, Environmental Sciences\, University of Toledo. \nDr. Hintz's research and teaching interests include: \n* Freshwater ecology and conservation \n* Invasive species \n* Fish and fisheries \n* Environmental pollution and policy UID:134719-21874787@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134719 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Chemistry,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Earth Day at 50,Ecology,Environment,environmental,Free,Graduate,Health & Wellness,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Life Science,Lifelong Learning,Natural Sciences,Pre-Health,Public Health,Research,Science,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Registration required CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241004T130515 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding and Managing ADHD: Free Parent & Guardian Workshop DESCRIPTION:This free virtual workshop is designed to help parents or guardians. Your child may have received a formal diagnosis already\, or you may suspect they have ADHD or a similar learning challenge. Participants learn more about what ADHD is\, what it “looks” like in children\, how it differs from what you might expect/how it is presented in media\, and where to go from here.\n\nParticipants can expect to learn:\n+ What causes ADHD.\n+ What ADHD looks like in children.\n+ How to support a child with ADHD at home\, school\, and with friends.\n\nThis workshop includes interactive components and a Question-and-Answer session at the end. To help us better prepare and tailor the content of each workshop\, we ask participants to provide their most pressing questions in writing when they register. UID:127422-21859036@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127422 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:adhd,Children,Free,parenting,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:Michigan Union - The Spectrum Center: Room 3032 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063141 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T133000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:AmeriCorps NCCC: Build Your Skills with Traditional Corps DESCRIPTION:What is AmeriCorps NCCC?AmeriCorps NCCC is one program option within AmeriCorps\, which is the federal agencyfor national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps NCCC programs are in-person\, full-time\, and don’t have positions within a particular location. Our members serve on a team of 8-12 individuals while traveling across the country to support a variety of community needs with all expenses paid.What will this webinar cover?Be a part of a national service legacy of over 30 years with Traditional Corps. Discover how this program can give you meaningful experiences by doing hands-on projects witha variety of organizations and agencies at the local and national level. Our panel of AmeriCorps NCCC staff will get your questions answered to help you decide if Traditional Corps is the right fit for you!What positions are open for AmeriCorps NCCC?To see the listing of all open positions in AmeriCorps NCCC\, visit the MyAmeriCorps application portal.  UID:130619-21866450@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T122035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Approaching intercultural conflicts DESCRIPTION:Conflict happens in our personal lives and our professional lives including the workplace\, classrooms and lab spaces. Did you know that conflict can be rooted in cultural beliefs\, values and behaviors? This track approaches interpersonal conflicts from an intercultural perspective\, and it provides participants with foundational knowledge of unconscious bias\, microaggressions\, intercultural conflict styles and more.  UID:126518-21873948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/126518 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T122035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:German Film Series Winter 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures for a series of film screenings (shown in German with English subtitles).  UID:132283-21873973@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132283 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Modern Languages Building 3308 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T134504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Sydney Gable Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) is a widely used statistical approach to estimating where and when earthquakes are likely to occur based on the statistics of past seismicity patterns. Key parameters like the magnitude-frequency distribution (MFD) and the b-value are integral to hazard forecasting as they express the proportion of small to large earthquakes in a catalog. However\, these statistical parameters are heavily influenced by the accuracy of earthquake magnitude estimates. This research addresses the critical need for high-quality magnitude measurements for small earthquakes by using relative amplitude methods. I then use these improved magnitude estimates to examine spatiotemporal variations in b-value for multiple earthquake sequences to improve our understanding of short-term seismic hazard forecasting. I first introduce a generalized methodology to determine relative magnitudes for earthquake sequences which is only dependent on relative amplitude differences between interlinked pairs of waveforms\, as well as methods for determining the b-value from the distribution of magnitude differences between successive events. In chapter 3\, I investigate the uncertainty of magnitude results produced from the relative magnitude method by conducting a parameter study on critical variables including thresholds for signal-to-noise ratio and cross-correlation\, frequency content filtering\, and seismic station selection. I show that signal-to-noise and cross-correlation thresholds limit the number of magnitudes that can be recalculated while bandpass filtering has the largest effect on the variability of magnitude results. In chapter 4\, I develop a set of coda-envelope moment magnitudes (MW) as a benchmark data set for the relative magnitude method\, allowing us to align our relative magnitude measurements to an absolute moment magnitude scale for small earthquakes. I produce moment magnitudes for approximately 80% of the events in the Delaware Basin and demonstrate the capabilities of this method to provide moment magnitude for small earthquakes in regional earthquake catalogs. In chapter 5\, I use an uncalibrated relative magnitude method to reevaluate magnitude estimates for the 2011 Prague\, Oklahoma earthquake sequence and calculate the temporal and spatial variations of b-value. I show that b-values during the aftershock sequence are consistently low which demonstrate that the aftershock distribution is skewed towards producing earthquakes of higher magnitude for at least 5 months following the mainshock. Additionally\, we show a trend of decreasing b-value along the Meeker-Prague fault as distance from the mainshock increases suggesting that tectonic stress may still exist in areas of low b-value. Finally in chapter 6\, I apply the relative magnitude method to 6 foreshock sequences in southern California and focus on an in-depth exploration of the spatial and temporal variations in b-value and their sensitivity to parameters such as spatial binning and window length. I show that approximately half of the sequences exhibit a drop in b-value in the months or days prior to a mainshock. I also show that mainshocks frequently occur in areas of low foreshock b-value for single-fault or dense seismicity. This research demonstrates the importance of reliable and transportable magnitude estimation for small earthquakes. With these improved magnitude estimates\, we also gain valuable insights into the behavior of seismic sequences through analysis of the spatiotemporal variability of the MFD and b-value. UID:134562-21874527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 2540 NUB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T094920 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:132730-21871655@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132730 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Leadership,Professional Development,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181824 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eva Albalghiti & Eric Whitmer\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Eva Albalghiti & musicology PhD student Eric Whitmer 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:132405-21870889@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132405 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T160945 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Chat with a Sex Therapist DESCRIPTION:Join SAPAC's BICE (Bystander Intervention and Community Engagement) Program for a Chat with a Sex Therapist! \n\n \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 8th 2-4pm\n\nWhere: Michigan League\, Koessler Room (3rd Floor)\n\n \n\nLearn about sexual heath and empower yourself by speaking with sex therapists:\n\nAmy Raad\nManeesha Finkle\nSara Zocher\n \n\n Light refreshments\, tote bags\, condoms\, dental dams\, and more will be provided. There will also be a sex toy raffle! \n\n \n\nSubmit Anonymous Questions Here: shorturl.at/p9HEC UID:134039-21873805@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,free,Health & Wellness,sapac,Sexual Assault Awareness Month,Well-being LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250410T101132 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Thesis Defense - The Effects of Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken fern) on Understory Microclimate and Seedling Success in Temperate Forests DESCRIPTION:Title: The Effects of Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken fern) on Understory Microclimate and Seedling Success in Temperate Forests\n\nAbstract: The understory influences biodiversity and ecological processes and are a defining element of forest ecosystems\, as they can contain up to 90% of plant species in temperate forests. Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum) often dominates forest understory communities globally\, including those in Northern Michigan. Dominant understory species affect ecosystems proportional to their high abundance. To explore how bracken fern impacts microclimate\, plant diversity\, and seedling success\, I asked two overarching questions: (1) how does natural variation in density of a dominant species impact understory abiotic conditions and plant diversity? (2) How does the cover and removal of a dominant species affect seedling survival and success? I established a bracken fern removal experiment in three forests at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS). I paired plots where the bracken fern cover was left intact (natural) with plots where the bracken fern cover was removed (removal)\, across a gradient of bracken fern densities (0\, 25\, 50\, 75 100% cover). Soil moisture and temperature varied across the gradient of bracken fern density in natural plots. At peak growing season\, soil moisture variation was the highest in 50% natural plots. We did not detect a significant difference in seedling survival across the gradient of bracken fern density in either natural or removal plots. Seedling leaf area\, specific leaf area\, and leaf carbon-to-nitrogen ratios were not significantly affected by the removals. In 75% natural plots exclusively\, removal had a negative effect on seedling green leaf % N. Our results highlight that dominant understory species differentially influence understory microclimate and seedling traits in temperate forests\, but their impact is not proportional to cover. Instead\, bracken fern cover may be both facilitative and inhibitory for seedling growth and establishment\, showcasing the dynamic role of dominant species in temperate forests.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. \nJoin remotely: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93842698134\nMeeting ID: 938 4269 8134 UID:134527-21874461@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134527 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Thesis Defense LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - Dana 1024 (IGCB conference room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063223 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:2025 JPMorganChase Virtual Freshman Focus - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Keen to kick start your career in Financial Services and curious if JPMorganChase might be a good fit? Our Freshman Focus program maybe for you!In this virtual program\, exclusively for first year students\, you will gain an insight into our Wholesale Revenue business areas: Commercial &\; Investment Banking (CIB) and Asset &\; Wealth Management (AWM) through overviews\, panel sessions and Q&\;A with recruiters. As a participant of this program you will develop a deeper understanding of financial services\, experience our inclusive culture\, and get the chance to meet our business representatives.You'll find out what it's like to work within these business areas and hear first-hand about the skills you’ll learn and unique responsibilities of all the teams that make up our Wholesale business. You'll discover just how deep our commitmentis to our clients\, communities and employees\, and how we're constantly innovating to meet their needs.We'll also give you time to understand the pathway to future opportunities with us at JPMorganChase through dedicated time with our Early Careers Recruitment Team!If you're highly motivated and enjoy working in teams to come up with innovative solutions\, this program is for you. We are seeking first year students of all majors who demonstrate: \;Interest in financial servicesAttention to detailEagerness to learn and developStrong collaboration skillsAbility to think critically and analyticallyStrong verbal and written communicationFluency in EnglishAttend college/university in the U.S.CurrentFreshman (graduating 2028) \;If you’re interested\, please follow the link below to register and upload your resume in order to be considered.Freshman Focus – Tuesday\, April 8th: \;3:00pm – 5:30pm EST \;- \;Link to register. \;Deadline to register: \;Friday\, February 28th UID:132723-21871640@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132723 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T212018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cohen-Macaulay Simplicial Complexes DESCRIPTION:The Stanley-Reisner correspondence relates (non) faces of a simplicial complex with monomial ideals of a polynomial ring\, yielding a number of surprising connections between the combinatorics of simplicial complexes and commutative algebra. After introducing the relevant definitions and exploring some examples\, we’ll discuss Reisner’s criterion\, a theorem that equates Cohen-Macaulay-ness of a certain ring with the vanishing of homology of subcomplexes of the simplicial complex. UID:134745-21874869@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134745 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics,seminar LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T144529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Economic Sociology and Organizations (ESO) Workshop DESCRIPTION:Winter 2025 Line-up:\n\n1/14: Ori Tamir\, \"The Performativity of Exchange Rates: How the Fed Floated the Dollar to Signal Price Stability\"\n\n1/28: Ruiling Li\, \"Leaving Without Betraying: Enduring Consent Post Career Exits in the Chinese Tech Industry\"\n\n2/11: Sarah Farr\, \"Moral Economy of Property and Collective Action in Mexico City\"\n\n2/25: Jonah Stuart Brundage\, \"Patrimonial and Settler-Capitalist Logics of Expansion in Early Modern Empires\"\n\n3/11: Subin Min\, \"The Role of Institutions to Facilitate Savings for Low-Income Families: A Qualitative Study of CollegeBound Saint Paul\"\n\n3/25: Mira Vale\, \"Strategic Ambiguity and the Ethics of AI in Digital Health\"\n\n4/8: Analidis Ochoa \, \"Blood Veins for Hire: Social Inequality and the Blood Plasma Industry.\" UID:132010-21869772@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T151045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Tuesday Seminar Series - Soil mosaics and ant-earthworm functional domains within the coffee agroecosystem of Puerto Rico DESCRIPTION:Ants and earthworms are widely recognized as important soil ecosystem engineers that contribute to various ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling\, production of organic matter\, and soil formation\, and are thus important for maintaining healthy soils within agroecosystems. Addressing the dominant ant and earthworm taxa on Puerto Rican coffee farms\, I propose the existence of a “soil mosaic” of contrasting soil functional domains\, driven by the ant Solenopsis invicta exerting top-down control on populations of the earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus\, which then finds refuge elsewhere\, forming discrete areas of contrasting influence on soils by each organism. These contrasting effects then create a mosaic of soil patches of differing quality\, which will ultimately affect crop production within the coffee agroecosystem. Through this work I aim to broaden the current understanding of the ecological relationship between ants and earthworms and their shared functional impact on the generation and maintenance of soil structure\, fertility\, and plant growth within the coffee agroecosystem. UID:134595-21874578@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134595 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,ecosystem,Ecosystems,Environment,environmental,evolution,evolutionary biology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T163328 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:A Wrinkle in Time: A 4-Dimensional View of Lung Development and Injury DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Sucre\, M.D.\nDirector\, Biodevelopmental Origins of Lung Disease (BOLD) Center\nAssociate Professor\, Pediatrics and Cell & Developmental Biology\nVanderbilt University UID:130337-21865769@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130337 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Biosciences,Ecology,Education,Engineering,Free,Graduate School,Graduate Students,human genetics,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Life Science,Medicine,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Science,seminar,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Buhl Res Cen for Human Genetics - 5915 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Akron DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Akron UID:133932-21873700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133932 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063246 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Carve out your Career with McKinsey's Black Network DESCRIPTION:Join McKinsey's Black Network to hear from our consultants on the different paths they've taken at the firm. There is no set path here and you'll hear from current consultants as well as McKinsey alumni on how their experience at the firm has set them on unique and transformative career paths. This event is hosted by McKinsey's Black Network and is justone of our many worldwide initiatives aimed at helping individuals get to know McKinsey better. UID:133236-21872628@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133236 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T100543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CM-AMO Seminar | Soft condensed matter spectroscopy in the terahertz range DESCRIPTION:Terahertz spectroscopy has emerged as a powerful tool for studies of condensed matter systems\, complementary to other more widespread techniques such as x-ray diffraction or infrared spectroscopy. The use of terahertz radiation\, lying in the spectral range 0.1-10 THz (3-330 cm^{-1})\, can reveal structural and dynamical information that is not easily accessible by other means.Terahertz vibrational modes are often mediators of technologically important chemical reactions such as the gas capture reaction in clathrates or exchange reactions in metal-organic frameworks. This presentation will review several spectroscopic studies which illustrate some of the ways in which terahertz spectroscopy is being used to study such soft materials.\n\nBio:\nDr. Mittleman received his B.S. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1988\, and his M.S. in 1990 and Ph.D. in 1994\, both in physics from the University of California\, Berkeley. He then joined AT&\;T Bell Laboratories as a post-doctoral member of the technical staff\, where he built one of the early terahertz time-domain spectrometers for material spectroscopy and imaging. Dr. Mittleman joined the ECE Department at Rice University in September 1996. In 2015\, he moved to the School of Engineering at Brown University. His research interests involve the science and technology of terahertz radiation. He is a Fellow of the OSA\, the APS\, and the IEEE\, and a Humboldt Research Award winner\, and in 2023-2025 he is a Mercator Fellow of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. He has recently completed a three-year term as Chair of the International Society for Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves. UID:129619-21864231@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T094448 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Colloquim Seminar: Stable functions on groups DESCRIPTION:In 2011\, Malliaris and Shelah proved a strong form of Szemeredi's regularity lemma for the class of \"stable graphs\"\, which are graphs omitting a certain special subgraph called a \"half-graph\". Using tools from additive combinatorics\, Terry and Wolf proved a group theoretic analogue of this result in which finite graphs are replaced by subsets of finite abelian groups. A suitable generalization to arbitrary finite groups was then proved by myself\, Pillay\, and Terry using model theoretic methods. This talk will focus on an analytic analogue of stability defined for bounded functions on groups. Roughly speaking\, the main result of the talk says that if G is amenable\, then any stable function on G is almost constant on all translates of a unitary Bohr set in G of bounded complexity. I will also discuss several applications related to Bogolyubobv's Lemma\, the Croot-Sisask Lemma\, and Folner's Theorem. UID:128988-21861980@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128988 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250312T112541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EHAP Lecture Series: Alpha Male Replacements in White-Faced Capuchins DESCRIPTION:In primates\, male reproductive success is often facilitated by dominance rank. While we have a good understanding of the ultimate benefits that dominance rank provides males\, we know less about how male physiology and phenotypes change as males undergo changes in dominance rank. In this seminar\, I will discuss our ongoing research on the hormonal\, morphological\, olfactory\, and behavioral correlates of male rank acquisition in white faced-capuchins. Changes in male dominance rank are also associated with high rates of infanticide\, which produces extreme sexual conflict. Females have evolved strategies to reduce the occurrence and/or costs of infanticide to female reproductive success. I will discuss our exploration of one potential female strategy\, the Bruce effect - the termination of pregnancy in response to exposure to non-sire males. UID:133758-21873518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Psychology,Psychology Departmental LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T100030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:German Convo on the Go DESCRIPTION:Members of the U-M community can walk and talk in German with Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu)\, German language instructor. Meet at Burton Tower\, 'rain or shine'\, for a 1-hour walk. If the temperature is dangerously low\, this event will meet in room 3110 Modern Languages Building. Please contact Mary if you have questions. Note that the group leaves at 4pm sharp. UID:131291-21868120@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131291 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Make an Impact: Boosterthon is Hiring Changemakers for July/AugustRoles! DESCRIPTION:If you love the idea of impacting students\, working with an amazing team\, thriving in a high-energy environment\, and having fun\, Booster is the company for you! We have teams throughout the US who are hiring both part-time and full-time positions starting July/August and wouldlove to meet you! WHO WE ARE: Booster is a vibrant\, mission-driven organization grounded in the belief that positivity and purpose are essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture where our team members feel empowered to achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world. Guided by our six virtues: Gratitude\, Wisdom\, Care\, Courage\, Grit\, and Celebration\, we believe in cultivating leaders who change the world. We are a fun and exciting place to work\, where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference! At Booster\, we empower schools across the nation through innovative and engaging fundraising services. We serve elementary\, middle\, and high schools nationwide\, offering a range of services from Fun Runs to a comprehensive school fundraising platform. We've proudly helped over 7\,500 schools profit more than $700 million in much-needed funds. Our mission is to raise $1 billion for schools by 2027\, and we're excited about every step we take toward this goal. WHAT TO EXPECT: During this information session\, youwill hear more about what Booster does as a company and you'll get the chance to make a personal connection with each of Booster's recruiters! We'll explore what Booster's company culture looks like and what career growthopportunities there are within the company. We hope to see you there! Check out our Career Page to learn more and APPLY: https://www.choosebooster.com/careers UID:131859-21869326@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131859 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250115T104251 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Nam Center Colloquium Series | Korean Waves before the Wave DESCRIPTION:During the second half of the 20th Century\, large portions of the world encountered three significant waves of South Korean cultural export. Prior to the massively successful Korean popular media\, consumer products\, and technology that are globally recognized today\, Tae Kwon Do masters\, Protestant missionaries\, and classical musicians began representing South Korea to other countries. These specifically post-war domains of Korean culture manifest as highly specialized forms of learned expertise and authority\, which passed through explicitly defined and sustained social relations. Unlike the mediatized movement of cultural commodities or the rapid rise and fall of mass consumer trends\, the valorized cultural forms of these earlier waves traveled through face-to-face communication and embodied interaction in relatively intimate settings. This presentation draws out some sociopolitical connections among these three earlier waves of Korean cultural export in order to situate the broader phenomenon within a history of migration\, transnational education\, and the Cold War.\n \n Nicholas Harkness is the Modern Korean Economy and Society Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Korea Institute at Harvard University. His long-term ethnographic research in South Korea has focused on language\, music\, and religion within the context of Korea’s massive engagement with Protestant Christianity in the 20th and 21st Centuries. He is the author of Songs of Seoul: An Ethnography of Voice and Voicing in Christian South Korea (University of California Press\, 2014) and Glossolalia and the Problem of Language (University of Chicago Press\, 2021)\, as well as numerous papers in Korean Studies\, linguistic anthropology\, and semiotics. Harkness is the recipient of the Edward Sapir Book Prize\, the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Excellence in Teaching\, and many fellowships and grants\, including from the Social Science Research Council\, the National Humanities Center\, the Academy of Korean Studies\, and the Korea Foundation. At Harvard\, Harkness also organizes the Roman Jakobson Symposium and the Harvard-Yenching Institute Field Development Program in Linguistic and Semiotic Anthropology.\n\nAttend in person or via Zoom. Zoom registration at https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B48hxMTBQKe6AS0BHNVEhw\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:131200-21867948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131200 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Korea LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T093027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Radical Lives of Anaerobes and How to Fight Them DESCRIPTION:Pathogenic bacteria that infect the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract form biofilms that are largely anaerobic\, modulating their metabolic lifestyle and virulence. Many of these microbes utilize acetate fermentation via the enzyme pyruvate formate lyase (PFL)\, which catalyzes the production of acetyl-CoA and formate from pyruvate via a radical mechanism\, enabling additional ATP production and the de novo synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. We have investigated the mechanism of PFL via mechanism-based inhibitors to reveal the essential role of two cysteine thiyl radicals in catalysis and estimate their reactivity for the first time. Additionally\, we have demonstrated the role of nitric oxide (NO) as an irreversible inhibitor of they glycyl radical enzyme PFL as well as glycyl radical enzymes as a class and their radical S-adenosylmethionine-dependent activases via the production of dinitrosyl iron complexes. These results set the stage for the development of mechanism-based inhibitors of PFL and other glycyl radical enzymes and provide a biochemically informed approach to narrow-spectrum site-specific antibiotic development for the treatment of gastrointestinal and pulmonary disease. UID:125093-21854406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125093 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemical Biology,Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T114502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Why Gender History Needs Women’s History (and vice-versa) DESCRIPTION:Margaret Chowning is the Muriel McKevitt Sonne Chair Professor of Latin American History (emerita) at the University of California\, Berkeley. She is the author of Wealth and Power in Provincial Mexico from the Late Colony to the Revolution (Stanford\, 1999)\, Rebellious Nuns: The Troubled History of a Mexican Convent (Oxford\, 2006)\, and Catholic Women and Mexican Politics\, 1750-1940 (Princeton\, 2023). She is working on a book of urban history in Mexico\, with special attention to the impact that liberal policies and liberal “values” exerted on gender relations and urban life in the nineteenth century.\n\nHer presentation\, “Why Gender History Needs Women’s History (and vice-versa)\,” is drawn from her experience conceptualizing\, researching\, and organizing her recent book\, Catholic Women and Mexican Politics. UID:134551-21874506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134551 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities,Latin America,Women's Studies LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T142035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Winter 2025 - Diversity and Inclusion Department Design Showcases DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Housing Diversity and Inclusion Department is looking forward to starting the design process for three new multicultural spaces which will be part of the Central Campus Residential Development\, scheduled to open in Fall of 2026:Building One - Grace Lee Boggs Multicultural Lounge\nBuilding Three - Mino-Bimaadiziwin Multicultural Lounge\nBuilding Five - Origins Multicultural Engagement Space\nThe focus of the design showcases will be to gather feedback related to the functional components of the lounge\, such as the furniture and color schemes for each lounge. The design showcase opportunities are drop-in style\, so please join us at any point of time you are able. UID:133548-21873231@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133548 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Ambatana - The Afro American Multicultural Lounge, South Quad, 600 East Madison Street, Ann Arbor, MI CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:First Gen Grad School Panel 2025 DESCRIPTION:This panel will feature first-generation graduate students discussing \ntheir experiences applying to and succeeding in their graduate school \nprograms. The event will have 45 minutes of moderated discussion \nfollowed by 45 minutes of student questions. UID:134216-21873993@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134216 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:4154 LSA Building (500 S. State Street) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T123817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Career Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.\n\nThe 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92286702864\n\nJohn B Wurts is an autonomous systems engineer at the MITRE corporation and local to Ann Arbor. John primarily supports work programs related to the Department of Defense\, but has supported projects related to Federal Aviation Administration and National Science Foundation. Prior to joining MITRE\, he completed his PhD from UMich – Mechanical Engineering in 2020 under Prof Tulga Ersal and Prof (Ret) Jeffery Stein. His research focuses on nonlinear optimal control with applications to parallel and GPU-enabled computations. Previously\, John was an automotive engineer local to Detroit with interests in active and passive crash safety. UID:133619-21873310@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics,Undergraduate LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.All undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP with the link below.Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92286702864 UID:132566-21871262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132566 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:2300 Ford Robotics Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Blend and Bloom: DIY Tea Blend\, Board Games\, and Gratitude Wall DESCRIPTION:Craft a delicious blend of tea from over 10 different options\, unwind with board/card games\, and commemorate your appreciation on our Gratitude Wall! UID:134578-21874558@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134578 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T063253 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T181500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Federal Reserve Board Spring 2025 Careers & Internship Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Federal Reserve\, the central bank of the United States\, provides the nation with a safe\, flexible and stable monetary and financial system. We represent the Board of Governors\, an independent federalagency\, based in Washington\, DC. We have about 3\,000 employees across 15 divisions.  We hire for both intern and full-time opportunities across a variety of educational backgrounds including Economics\,Finance\, Information Technology\, Information Systems\, Accounting\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Criminal Justice\, Public Policy\, BusinessAdministration\, Human Resources\, Communications\, and more.  Join us on April 8 at 5:00pm ET to learn more about our organizationand interact with employee representatives across our various job families.  UID:132709-21871626@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132709 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250203T101815 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:PEARS 2025 DESCRIPTION:PEARS 2025 (Peer-led\, End-of-year A/PIA Research Symposium) is a joint undergraduate and graduate student research symposium that will take place at the end of winter semester at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Students can elect to do a poster presentation or do a ~10 minute talk with slides. The topic should be related to Asian American Studies\, Pacific Islands Studies\, Critical Ethnic Studies\, etc. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to present their ideas\, interact with graduate students\, and potentially win prizes! The first hour will be poster presentations in the forum\, and the next two hours will consist of talks in the auditorium. Food and swag provided! UID:132235-21870618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132235 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,Asian American,Asian American Studies LOCATION:Museum of Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:PEARS\, presented by the CE & A/PIA Studies RIW: Peer-Led\, End-of-Year\, A/PIA Studies Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Please join us for PEARS\, a joint undergraduate and graduate student research symposium\, at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Students will share their work related to Asian American Studies\, Pacific Islands Studies\, and Critical Ethnic Studies. Poster presentations will run from 5-6 p.m. in the multipurpose room\, and presenters will give a series of talks from 6-8 p.m. in the auditorium. Food and swag provided! This event is hosted by the Critical Ethnic & Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop with additional support from the Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies program. UID:134716-21874783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134716 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250210T143419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mindful Movement: Workshop for Adults DESCRIPTION:Today’s world is fast-paced\, with pressures to always be on the go and up-to-date\, which can be exhausting\, overwhelming\, and lead to feeling out of balance with our own mind-body connection. Once we feel off-balance\, it can be hard to find your way back to being in alignment.\n\nThe Psychological Clinic is offering a new 8-week virtual workshop with the goal of helping people re-establish their mind-body connection and learn to manage difficult feelings and situations through the daily cultivation and practice of mindful movement.\n\nThe group will start on on March 11\, 2025 and include psychoeducation\, group discussions\, and experiential exercises.\n\nMultiple strategies will be utilized\, such as mindfulness\, diaphragmatic breathing\, yoga\, and dance movement. Activities will occur during group to help build these skills\, and tasks to practice at home between group sessions will be also provided.\n\nWorkshop Details\n+ Who is this for: Individuals 18+ that would benefit from enhancing mindful movement skills. This includes adults who may already have a mindfulness practice\, and/or those who struggle with anxiety\, depression\, and being grounded in the present moment.\n+ When: 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesdays\, beginning on March 11.\n+ How long: Each weekly session lasts 90 minutes\, for 8 weeks.\n+ Where: Virtually\, on Zoom.\n+ How to Register: Each participant must complete a 30-minute screening appointment to ensure the group is a good fit for their needs. Contact the MARI Call Center at (734) 615-7853 or complete our secure\, online registration form to get started. \n+ Cost: Each weekly session is billed at $45\, plus a one-time cost for the screening session ($20). UID:132593-21871327@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132593 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,mental health,Mindfulness,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Well-being,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T113326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Transfer Turf: Designing Your Life Through Goal Setting DESCRIPTION:This event is all about setting clear goals for your future and preparing for your career and life after college! Using the LifeDesign curriculum\, we will be making life maps while we share practical tips\, resources\, and guidance to help you succeed both academically\, professionally\, and personally. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for success!\n\nAnd\, as always\, dinner and good times will be provided! UID:134426-21874344@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134426 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Leadership,Mentorship,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:LSA Building - Transfer Student Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250323T093056 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T183000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Trash Club Presents: Campus E-Cycling Initiative DESCRIPTION:The Campus E-Cycling Initiative (CEI) at the University of Michigan is a student-led group driving social change in electronics waste recycling practices. The main goals of the group are to expand literacy on electronic waste recycling best practices and expand access to and awareness of electronics recycling on campus. The presentation will explore the global landscape of electronics disposal practices\, electronics recycling opportunities on campus\, the importance of e-cycling\, and key objectives that the initiative hopes to achieve in the next academic year. We encourage interested students from all degree programs to attend and look forward to connecting with students who are interested in contributing to the expansion of e-cycling access on campus and beyond. UID:134249-21874050@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Circular Economy LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - 2024 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T141102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences program for weekly Community Hours throughout the semester for a casual\, welcoming environment with instrumental background music and group tables to connect with students in the QMSS community\, get advice and mentorship from QMSS Peer Mentors (upperclassmen in the QMSS minor that are available to talk about the program\, electives\, balancing coursework with your other academic programs and extracurriculars\, looking for and applying to internships and jobs\, and more!)\, work on QMSS coursework (and get help from QMSS GSIs while you're there!)\, and/or study for upcoming exams.\n\nCommunity Hours are designed as a resource to support students in QMSS courses (e.g.\, QMSS 201\, QMSS 301\, QMSS 451)\, but if you're looking for a casual environment to work alongside QMSS students and be part of our community\, you are welcome to join!\n\nLearn more about QMSS Peer Mentors\, and sign up to meet one-on-one instead of dropping in to Community Hours here: https://lsa.umich.edu/qmss/peer-mentoring/meet-the-QMSS-peer-mentors.html\n\nPlease note: QMSS GSIs are only available as resources to QMSS students.\n\n**Community Hours will be located in CCCB room 2460 all semester EXCEPT for Wednesday\, January 29th where they will be in Weiser Hall room 110!** UID:131511-21868678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131511 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Science,Office Hours,Quantitative Methods,Social Sciences,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - 2460 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T090458 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly DESCRIPTION:Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) powers everything from virtual assistants to self-driving cars? Join us for an engaging and accessible introduction to AI. In this program\, you'll explore the basics of AI\, learn how algorithms \"think\,\" and discover the inner workings of technologies like neural networks and natural language processing. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a complete beginner\, this session will leave you with a deeper understanding of the AI revolution shaping our world. No prior knowledge required—just bring your curiosity! UID:134063-21873828@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134063 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,computing,Culture,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering,Family,Free,Generative Ai,In Person LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250323T211425 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Food Literacy for All DESCRIPTION:Since 2017\, the University of Michigan Sustainable Food Systems Initiative (SFSI) has hosted a unique community-academic partnership course titled Food Literacy for All each winter semester. Structured as a virtual lecture series\, Food Literacy for All features different guest speakers each Tuesday evening (6:30-8pm EST) to address diverse challenges and opportunities of both domestic and global food systems. The course aims to ignite new conversations and deepen existing commitments to building more equitable\, health-promoting\, and ecologically sustainable food systems. Students can enroll in the course for credit\, and community members can join the sessions for free. \n\nThe sessions are co-led by Dr. Bénédicte Boisseron (University of Michigan College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, Afroamerican & African Studies) and Shiloh Maples (Community organizer and seed keeper). \n\nLearn more about the speakers and register for the Zoom Webinar sessions at this link: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall/ UID:129382-21862601@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129382 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,agriculture,Agroecology,Diversity,Environment,Food Literacy For All,food sustainability,Food Systems,Human Rights,Interdisciplinary,Politics,Social Justice,Sustainability,sustainable food systems LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T121658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T185500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T192500 SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Music & Dance with a View! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy LIVE collaborative performances featuring talented faculty & students from the U-M School of Music\, Theatre and Dance in an intimate space with a view! Free and open to the public.\n\nJoin us in the Perry K. Granoff Dance Studio #4. Please note\, this venue has a limited capacity\; seats are available to event attendees on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nThis series of 30-minute performances will take place on March 18\, March 25\, April 1 and April 8. UID:133695-21873415@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133695 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Interdisciplinary,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T232730 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:Chapter DESCRIPTION:PIH Chapter (2437 Mason Hall) UID:134234-21874038@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134234 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Global Health,Health Disparities,Humanities,International,Medicine,Nursing,Pre-Health,Public Health,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Women's Studies LOCATION:Mason Hall - PIH Chapter (2437 Mason Hall) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T153126 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Tuesday Game and Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Connector Community Assistants for game and trivia night on Tuesday in the Connector. UID:129995-21865008@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129995 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Games,Social,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T181759 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:[Cancelled] Pre-Concert Lecture: University Choir DESCRIPTION:This Pre-Concert Lecture is cancelled\; we apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us for the University Choir concert beginning at 8:00pm. UID:122689-21849535@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122689 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Lecture,Music,Talk LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T181658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Shuaizhi Wang\, piano DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Shuaizhi Wang performs a dissertation recital. UID:133696-21873416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133696 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181621 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gamelan Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Comprising of seventy-five gongs\, percussion and other instruments\, the U-M gamelan\, named Kyai Telaga Madu (Venerable Lake of Honey)\, is part of the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments. The U-M Gamelan Ensemble offers members the opportunity to explore new music composed for gamelan and helps train an important generation of scholars in Southeast Asian music.\n\nGamelan performances bring the music\, dance and puppetry of Central Java to the stage in Ann Arbor\, often featuring eminent Javanese artists-in-residence. The gamelan program is part of U-M’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies at LSA. UID:133402-21873076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133402 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Culture,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T125414 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Great Guitars DESCRIPTION:Guitar virtuosos Bireli Lagrene\, Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius create musical magic with “one night\, three award-winning guitarists\, eighteen strings.”\n\nThe Great Guitars™ traces its colorful heritage back to the 1970’s when the legendary jazz guitarists of that era toured the world and recorded together. Award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor\, who replaced Herb Ellis to become part of the original group in the 1980’s with the legendary Barney Kessel and Charlie Byrd\, has revised the format for the 21st century\, enlisting two of today’s top jazz guitars players to co-create a brilliant program displaying guitar mastery\, emotion\, humor and musical fireworks.\n\nCombining Taylor’s award-winning virtuosic finger style with Lagrene’s jaw-dropping technique\, and Wakenius’ incredible musical versatility\, the concert features solo\, duet\, and trio performances by these three acknowledged masters of fingerstyle\, jazz and gypsy guitar. Between them\, these three guitar greats have worked with artists ranging from Tommy Emmanuel to David Grisman\, Donald Fagen to Wynton Marsalis\, and Bonnie Raitt to Bob Dylan. UID:132024-21869805@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132024 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Trombone Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Trombone students of Professor David Jackson perform a recital. UID:133221-21872612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133221 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T001640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:University Choir DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Gaughran and Sydney Mukasa\, graduate student conductors\n\nPROGRAM\nRalph Vaughan Williams\, \"Antiphon\" from *Five Mystical Songs*\nRoderick Williams\, *O Guiding Night*\nMarques Garrett\, *My Heart Be Brave*\nJocelyn Hagen\, *Phoenix*\nReena Esmail\, *Tuttarana*\nClaude Debussy\, *Dieu qu'il la fait bon regarder*\nModesta Bor\, *Aqui te Amo*\nEdward Elgar\, *Great is the Lord*\n\nThe University Choir performs masterworks 6 times each year in Hill Auditorium. A large SATB choir\, the ensemble is open to all U-M students by audition\, with extensive rehearsals and performances.\n UID:122690-21849536@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122690 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872918@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Charleston Race Week DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132035-21869827@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132035 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Patriots Point CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871740@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR