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:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875177@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250506T141211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T223000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Caswell Diabetes Institute: Islet Research Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:Should we be targeting insulin hypersecretion to prevent and treat severe insulin resistant diabetes?\n\nChristopher Nolan\, BMedSci\, MBBS\, PhD\, FRACP\nProfessor of Endocrinology\, ANU School of Medicine & Psychology\nCollege of Science & Medicine\nAustralian National University UID:135459-21876849@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135459 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biosciences,Faculty,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Medicine,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Research,Science,Virtual LOCATION:Brehm Tower - The CURE Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875410@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T160000 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:129602-21864165@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:20250513T122307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T110000 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:117253-21865835@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877398@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873035@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T170000 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:84303-21621624@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:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T100001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Think Like an Entrepreneur: The Blueprint to Powering Your Career Success DESCRIPTION:In today’s ever-changing workplace\, adopting an entrepreneurial mindset is essential for powering your success. Those who embrace this mindset transform into intrapreneurs — employees with an ownership mentality. This webinar\, presented by Kelli Wingo\, ’97\, who delivered the Alumni Association’s highest-rated webinar of 2024\, will equip you with the strategies and mindset needed to take ownership of your career\, innovate within your role\, invest in your human relationship capital\, and create growth opportunities from Day 1.\n\nYou’ll learn how to think strategically\, take calculated risks\, and act tactically to bring value beyond your job description. Whether you’re starting a new role\, looking to advance your career\, improve productivity\, or become a leader in your field\, this blueprint will empower you to thrive.\n\nJoin us to unlock the intrapreneurial/entrepreneurial approach to workplace success and take charge of your professional journey. UID:133527-21873202@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133527 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career,Entrepreneurship,Free,Professional Development,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T170514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interviewing for Jobs Beyond the Professoriate DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles\, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships\, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process\, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions.This event is intended to be interactive\, therefore a recording will not be available.This workshop is designed for master's students\, doctoral students\, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff\, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School. UID:135509-21876909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135509 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T170502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interviewing for Jobs Beyond the Professoriate DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance around interviewing for positions beyond tenure track roles\, which can differ greatly from the academic job search process. It also meets the needs of those applying to internships\, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The workshop will focus on preparing graduate students to navigate the interview process\, and to effectively answer questions by strategically articulating strengths and skills. We will also discuss a framework for answering behavioral interview questions.\nThis event is intended to be interactive\, therefore a recording will not be available.\nThis workshop is designed for master’s students\, doctoral students\, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff\, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.\n\nBrought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/Mk6QR.\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:135514-21876914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135514 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs Events,Rgs-events LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T105016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Koinobori Carp Streamers Craft DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room for this free craft aimed at grades K-5!\n \nCreate a colorful Koinobori carp streamer and learn about Children's Day\, a holiday celebrated in Japan.\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/641155.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135291-21876570@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135291 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Multi-Purpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063156 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T163000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:GroupM Launch Pad Info Session DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for prospective candidates to learn more about our media\, marketing\, and advertising entry-level opportunities\, summerinternship program\, life at GroupM (i.e.\, benefits\, org culture\, engagement opportunities\, and so forth) and an opportunity to ask our future talent recruitment team questions regarding the application process. UID:131876-21869343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131876 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250617T152017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T164500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:K99/R00 Bootcamp Informational Session DESCRIPTION:During this session you will learn how the K99/R00 bootcamp will guide you through the grant writing process\, provide you with key insights from experienced U-M faculty members\, and give you tangible feedback on the major sections of your grant. \nTentative Bootcamp Schedule8-10 sessions including asynchronous activitiesVirtual sessions held on Tuesdays\, 12-1:30pmTentative start and end dates: September 28 - January 14Breaks will be built into the bootcamp to allow for writing time and holidays\nThis session is intended for postdoctoral fellows who plan to write a K99/R00 grant within the next year of their training. UID:135802-21877282@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135802 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T104630 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T194500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Free Screening: Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free documentary screening at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Library 4th Floor Meeting Room!\n \n *Carving the Divine* is a documentary film that offers a rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. Produced\, written\, and directed by Yujiro Seki\, this documentary tells the authentic story of Busshi\, Japan's Buddhist sculptors. For more than a millennium\, Japanese people have confronted the suffering and meaning of life through this magnificent art.\n \n *Carving the Divine* has become the official selection for 33 film festivals\, showing in a total of 22 countries\, and has won awards at 13 festivals worldwide\, including winning Best Director for a Foreign Language Documentary at World Cinema Milan and premiering at the Raindance Film Festival in London.\n \n Following the screening\, there will be a Q&A with the writer\, producer\, and director Yujiro Seki.\n \n This documentary is not rated.\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/640445.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135301-21876572@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135301 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Buddhism,Film,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 4th Floor Meeting Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T120316 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Skerryvore DESCRIPTION:“Skerryvore have crafted a world beating fusion\, which takes pride in their heritage and above all else is a pure joy to listen to.” – Folk Radio UK \n\nWhat are Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody\, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world. \nThree time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award\, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern\, multicultural audience\, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. \n\nWith a mix of bagpipes\, fiddles\, accordions\, and whistles\, alongside guitar and vocals\, underpinned by driving bass\, drums and keys\, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk\, trad\, pop and rock. UID:132942-21872103@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132942 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876362@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877897@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875178@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875411@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250618T082017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Investment Consultation with TIAA DESCRIPTION:Personal investment consultation sessions with Eric Roberts from TIAA.  This is an opportunity to review your current investments\, discuss new opportunities\, learn more about TIAA services\, or plan for retirement.\n#profdev UID:135626-21877019@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135626 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rm 1210, Lurie Engineering Center, 1221 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T160000 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:129602-21864166@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877399@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873036@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T170000 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:84303-21621625@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:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875566@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Mayo Clinic Clinical Research Coordinator Virtual Career Webinar -June DESCRIPTION:Join our Mayo Clinic Virtual Research Careers Webinar where you will have the opportunity to learn about our Clinical Research Coordinator role. This event will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to learn about various career paths\, ask questionsand gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of medical research. Together\, we aim to inspire the next generation of researchers and contribute to the continued advancement of medical science. UID:129963-21864943@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129963 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250618T112016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Arabic Placement test_June 18\, 2025 (12pm-3pm EST) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test takes approximately two hours and a half in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site\, and it is worth a total of 48 points.c. Right after finishing with the reading portion\, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.Important: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the other two portions. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.\nHow is the result calculated?Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.Where can I view my results? Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.\nImportant information about the test* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student\, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in\, you will be required to retake the test.* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test. * The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa)\, NOT colloquial Arabic.* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge\, feel free to register in Arabic 101.* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before\, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM\, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.* If you place in or beyond the 401 level\, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in\, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.* Arabic 101\, 201\, 401\, 501 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 202\, 402\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan\, Syria\, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa). If you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the Arabic program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu UID:136118-21877861@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136118 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Canvas/Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250530T113242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Undergraduate Info Session DESCRIPTION:Please join us to learn more about the LEAPS and Undergraduate Teacher Education program and how Marsal Education can help you reach your educational goals!\n\nDuring this information session\, our staff will provide an overview of what makes us a top ranked education program! The session will cover details about the application process\, academic program schedule\, courses\, funding\, and will conclude with time for questions.\n\nRegister here: https://umforms.tfaforms.net/219170 UID:135909-21877500@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135909 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Education,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Teaching,Undergraduate LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T103535 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T143000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Kintsugi Demonstration with Aki Motoyama DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown 1st Floor Lobby for this free demonstration!\n \n Delve into the Japanese art of Kintsugi (in Japanese\, it means golden joinery or golden repair) with artist Aki Motoyama. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold\, silver\, or platinum. Aki will be using gold for the demonstration.\n \n Aki Motoyama is a Kintsugi artist based in Japan. Born in Tokyo\, Aki developed a passion for arts and crafts at a young age and became deeply interested in traditional Japanese crafts after moving to the United States. She earned her BFA degree from the U of M School of Arts and Design and her Master of Design degree from Domus Academy in Milan\, Italy.\n \n Aki honed her skills in Kintsugi and Makie techniques under the guidance of several esteemed artists. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across Tokyo.\n \n Today\, Aki repairs her clients' pottery by taking orders online\, ensuring each piece is restored with meticulous care. She communicates deeply with her clients to customize the repair method for their cherished belongings. In addition to her restoration work\, Aki occasionally holds private lessons\, sharing her expertise and passion for Kintsugi with others.\n \n This demo will be repeated at 5:30 pm: https://aadl.org/node/640797.\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/640796.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135302-21876573@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135302 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250102T120705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Are you grappling with a piece of code\, trying to compute on a cluster\, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.\n\nAll members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.\n\nTuesdays\, 9:30-11 a.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)\nWednesdays\, 1:30-3 p.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324) UID:117252-21865888@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Information and Technology,Machine Learning LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T104532 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T183000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Kintsugi Demonstration with Aki Motoyama DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown 1st Floor Lobby for this free demonstration!\n\nDelve into the Japanese art of Kintsugi (in Japanese\, it means golden joinery or golden repair) with artist Aki Motoyama. Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold\, silver\, or platinum. Aki will be using gold for the demonstration.\n\nAki Motoyama is a Kintsugi artist based in Japan. Born in Tokyo\, Aki developed a passion for arts and crafts at a young age and became deeply interested in traditional Japanese crafts after moving to the United States. She earned her BFA degree from the U of M School of Arts and Design and her Master of Design degree from Domus Academy in Milan\, Italy.\n\nAki honed her skills in Kintsugi and Makie techniques under the guidance of several esteemed artists. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across Tokyo.\n\nToday\, Aki repairs her clients' pottery by taking orders online\, ensuring each piece is restored with meticulous care. She communicates deeply with her clients to customize the repair method for their cherished belongings. In addition to her restoration work\, Aki occasionally holds private lessons\, sharing her expertise and passion for Kintsugi with others.\n\nThis demo will be repeated at 1:30 pm: https://aadl.org/node/640796.\n\nThis event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/640797.\n\nThe 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135307-21876666@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135307 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250505T104322 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Sakura Instrumental Group and Bon Odori DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this free performance at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival! They will perform at the O&W Grove Stage on Ingalls Mall.\n \n This summer at A2SF\, experience a Japanese Bon Odori Festival with Sakura\, a Japanese instrumental group! Named after the word for cherry blossom\, this group of artists hails from hometowns in both Japan and the Midwest. As Sakura\, they come together to share both traditional folk music and the soundscapes of traditional music as expressed through the compositions of their mentor\, Yamada Mizue from Kanazawa\, Japan. From the dynamic sound of taiko drums to the melodies of festival music and the traditional Lion Dance known as the Shishimai\, the live performance is a true celebration of the art of traditional Japanese culture.\n \n After the concert\, the group will host a Bon Odori Dance Festival for the audience to join! People of all ages are welcome to participate\, standing or sitting\, as the group coordinates simple dance movements to a festive beat. Bon Odori is the name for a popular style of dancing during the Bon Festival season in Japan\, when the community comes together to celebrate family. In Japan\, yukatas or kimonos are often worn (temperature permitting)\, so attendees are encouraged to dress up in their own festival attire! No matter how you’re dressed\, the wonderful stylings of Sakura are not to be missed!\n \n https://www.a2sf.org/events/sakura-instrumental-group/\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135346-21876737@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135346 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Music LOCATION:Ingalls Mall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250618T180013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T210000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Bujinkan Budo Training Session DESCRIPTION:During the Spring/Summer 2025 semester\, Bujinkan Budo Club training will be held on Wednesdays from 19:00 - 21:00 (7-9pm) at the Intramural Sports Building (IMSB) in Room MPR B. If you are interested in trying out a class\, please send a message through Maize Pages or an email to michiganbujinkan@gmail.com. \n--\nFor more information\, email us at michiganbujinkan@gmail.com or checkout our website\, which also includes a training schedule! UID:135721-21877176@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250616T105648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Climate Solutions Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:According to the most recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communications \, \"62% of Americans say they 'rarely' or 'never' discuss global warming with family and friends.\" (https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/publications/climate-change-in-the-american-mind-beliefs-attitudes-fall-2024/toc/2/)\n\nYet according to climate scientist and communicator Katharine Hayhoe one of the most important actions we can take is speaking with people about climate change!  (https://youtu.be/FkIVdmnqIIA?si=bBGNwk7pP1KMjuwn)\,\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, 6/18 at 7pm on Zoom\, for a discussion on how to talk with more people about climate change.  Please bring your ideas and experiences and join the conversation. UID:136125-21877875@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136125 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Discussion,Environment,Free,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T101908 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Long-Term Maintenance of Regenerative Agriculture Enhances Climate Resiliency and Supports Soil Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Regenerative agriculture is often associated with restoring key ecosystem services such as nutrient retention\, erosion prevention\, and climate resiliency. There is also an expectation that regenerative agriculture will improve soil biodiversity\, which has important implications for overall ecosystem functioning. Despite these expectations\, there are several unknowns regarding the long-term maintenance of regenerative agriculture and how consistent management may impact soil carbon accrual\, soil food webs\, and climate resiliency.\n\nAs part of the 2025 Summer Lecture Series\, Dr. Christine Sprunger will outline the case for integrating free-living nematodes into the soil health framework to better understand sustainability goals and climate resiliency within agroecosystems.\n\nSprunger is an associate professor of soil health at Michigan State University and is currently serving as interim associate director at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS).\n\nIn her talk at UMBS\, Sprunger will explore how soil carbon and free-living nematode communities shift through time after almost 30 years of regenerative agriculture management. She will demonstrate how nematodes are critical bioindicators of drought events within agroecosystems\, discuss the socio-ecological aspects of regenerative agriculture\, and present ways to engage farmers on climate resiliency topics.\n\nSprunger is a faculty member in the Department of Plant\, Soil\, and Microbial Sciences at MSU and is based at KBS. She also is a member of MSU’s Plant Resilience Institute. Her research focuses on the intersection of agriculture and the environment\, where she investigates how climate change impacts crop production\, nutrient cycling\, soil food webs\, and rhizosphere dynamics. In addition\, much of her work addresses how crop diversity\, perenniality\, and reduced tillage contribute to important ecosystem services such as soil carbon sequestration and nitrogen use efficiency. Sprunger also conducts interdisciplinary research with social scientists to understand farmer perceptions of soil health and climate adaptation. \n\nSprunger holds a Ph.D. in crop and soil sciences and ecology\, evolutionary biology\, and behavior from Michigan State University\, and she received both a B.S. in forest resources and a B.A. in environmental studies from the University of Washington with a minor in human rights.\n\nThe U-M Biological Station — the largest of U-M's campuses at more than 10\,000 forested acres surrounded by lakes — is one of the nation's largest and longest continuously operating field research stations.\n\nFounded in 1909\, the Biological Station supports long-term research and education. It is where students and scientists from across the globe live and work as a community to learn from the place.\n\nThe Summer Lecture Series is a tradition at UMBS\, where we explore scientific topics with distinguished guest speakers from across the country so our community can learn about our natural world.\n\nThe free\, public talks are on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the spring and summer in Gates Lecture Hall at the University of Michigan Biological Station\, located at 9133 Biological Rd. in Pellston\, Michigan — about 20 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge. UID:132665-21871535@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Biological Station,Bsbsigns LOCATION:Gates Lecture Hall\, UM Biological Station CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T121239 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:California Guitar Trio // Kaki King DESCRIPTION:The universe of guitar knows no boundaries for The California Guitar Trio. Since 1991\, the group has enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s questing spirit drives it to explore the intersections between rock\, jazz\, classical\, and world music. It even throws in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western tune for good measure. Comprised of Bert Lams\, Tom Griesgraber and Paul Richards\, the group has established a unique\, personal connection with audiences. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay\, The California Guitar Trio’s shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel like they’re part of the music\, not just spectators.\n\nDubbed by Rolling Stone as \"a genre unto herself\,\" Brooklyn\, NY-based Kaki King has proven to be just that. Her career has taken her all over the world\, sharing stages with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters\, contributing music to award-winning films (Sean Penn's Into The Wild)\, and performing at the Kennedy Center\, the London Jazz Festival\, and the Paris Les Femmes s'en Melent. Her explorations into the guitar and multimedia have led to the creation of groundbreaking work such as The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body\, Modern Yesterdays\, SEI\, and her newest show for audiences of all ages\, BUGS. Kaki continues to create\, perform\, and lend her musical voice to the forefront of contemporary music. UID:133196-21872580@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133196 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876363@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877898@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875179@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875412@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877400@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873037@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T200000 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:84303-21621626@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:20250604T154022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T140000 SUMMARY:Performance:EECS Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Michigan community is invited to attend the sixth annual EECS Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday\, June 19\, at 11:00 a.m. in the Arthur Miller Theatre* in the Walgreen Drama Center\, followed by lunch in the Gerstacker Grove.\n\n*Due to space restrictions in Arthur Miller Theatre\, tickets for this event are limited and will be handed out on a first come\, first served basis. Each attendee will receive a ticket to the program and a ticket for the food trucks.\n\nThe theme of this year’s event is Celebrating Excellence and Innovation for an AI Future. \n\nThe program will include: \n\nLive performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Nadia Johnson (School of Music Theatre and Dance) accompanied on piano by Herbert Winful (EECS)\nReading of the Emancipation Proclamation by members of the Graduate Society of Black Engineers and Scientists \nFireside chat with Erin Teague (BSE CE ’04\, MBA – Harvard ’08)\, Chief Product Officer\, Character.ai.\nRemarks by EECS department leaders \nPresentation of the ECE Willie Hobbs Moore Alumni Lectureship award to Erin Teague \nFinale – Choreographed performance of “Rise Up” by Nadia Johnson (voice) and Alana Howard (SMTD-dance) \nThe EECS department has partnered with three food trucks – Good Eats\, Nacho Average Tostado\, and Motor City Sweet Treats\, to offer lunch in the Gerstacker Grove. Guests will choose between Good Eats and Nacho Average Tostado for lunch\, and can get dessert from Motor City as well. \n\nGuests will also be treated to a carillon performance by university carrolinist Prof. Tiffany Ng\, as well as a performance by Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater Company.\n\nJuneteenth\, celebrated on June 19th\, is a national holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, announced the end of the Civil War\, and freed 250\,000 slaves in Texas. This was two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed slaves in the Confederate states. Juneteenth is considered by many as the country’s second independence day. UID:135991-21877623@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135991 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Computer Science,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250516T110840 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:19700101T000000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:A Coordination Chemistry Approach to the Design of Boron-Doped Conjugated π-Electron Materials DESCRIPTION:The incorporation of boron into conjugated organic molecules has emerged as a useful strategy to elicit valuable optical and electronic properties which cannot be observed with the analogous all-hydrocarbon systems. Therefore\, these types of molecules are currently being studied for various optoelectronic applications\, including organic light-emitting diodes. We have synthesized\, structurally characterized\, and assessed the aromaticity and optical properties of unusual borafluorene and borepin cations\, radicals\, and anions. Our primary goal has been to isolate molecules in rare electronic states and to provide a link between structure and function. We have now initiated efforts aimed at understanding the chemical reactivity of these boron-containing rings\, including their reactivity with energy-relevant small molecules. Recently\, we discovered that borenium ions can be tailored such that the serve as viable stimuli-responsive materials\, possessing thermochromic and/or luminescent properties. This lecture will cover our most recent results in these research areas\, including new studies on boraacenes and π-extended multi-boron-doped systems. If time permits\, other research areas will be discussed\, such as our efforts in heavy group 15 element bond activation chemistry. UID:135677-21877081@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1210 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T122319 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T124500 SUMMARY:Well-being:Coping with Grad Student Pressures During Summer DESCRIPTION:Summer has unique stressors for grad students like time management\, balancing various workloads\, finding community over the summer\, and managing relationships in academic and personal life. Join us to learn strategies to cope with these stressors and hear from other grad students who can relate!\n\nLive virtual wellness group from 12:00 - 12:45pm for graduate and professional students\nZoom link will be accessible in your registration confirmation email the day of the event\nRegistration is required on the Campus Mind Works website\n\nThese mental health education and support groups are a service of the U-M Eisenberg Family Depression Center\, in partnership with the U-M Engineering’s C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center. UID:135981-21877609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135981 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,Well-being,Wellness,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250908T080307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. They are currently collaborating with a museum design firm on the final version of the exhibit\, which will debut in fall 2025. We invite you to check out what they've done so far.\n\nPresented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours: \nThursdays\, 12-5 pm\nFridays\, 12-5 pm UID:135958-21877545@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135958 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250616T091809 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T140000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Increasing Practicality of Quasi-Direct Drive Robotic Prosthetic Legs through Control and Design Optimization DESCRIPTION:Chair: Robert D. Gregg\n\nZoom Link: \nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/95234083146\n\nAbstract: \nConventional passive microprocessor-controlled knee and ankle prostheses improve lower-limb amputee mobility and quality of life through their simple hand-tuned control and lightweight mechanical design. However\, these devices are unable to perform positive work at the knee\, limiting the ability of the user to perform activities like walking\, stair ascent\, and sit-to-stand. Powered prosthetic devices can address these limitations by providing controlled positive work at the joint and allowing for active control of joint position\, reducing compensatory behaviors and opening up the door to biomimetic control approaches. Despite these benefits\, powered prostheses are not ubiquitous due to weight\, ergonomics\, and cost\, as well as the lack of control architectures that reduce the need for user-specific tuning and give a sense of volition.\n\nIn this presentation\, I focus on overcoming these limitations to the design and control of transfemoral prostheses through the development of data-driven\, indirect-volitional controllers for stair locomotion and stair-walk transitions\, and the design optimization and implementation of a light-weight\, highly backdriveable knee prosthesis. Through this work\, I successfully unify a field-leading hybrid kinematic impedance control framework across multiple activities of daily living. I also construct and validate a quasi-direct drive knee prosthesis\, weighing ~100 grams less than the leading consumer powered knee prosthesis with double the torque-density.\n\nBy creating data-driven\, indirect-volitional control paradigms that can achieve biomimetic biomechanics for multiple activities of daily living\, and developing a light-weight\, quasi-direct drive knee prosthesis capable of biomimetic biomechanics\, I aim to showcase the benefits and potential of fully-powered prostheses\, breaking down the barriers to their real-world use. UID:136122-21877864@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136122 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250616T085326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Introduction to Artificial neural networks and Machine Learning with a few applications to Quantum Physics DESCRIPTION:Physical Location: James and Ann Duderstadt Center 3336\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96130497495?jst=2\n\nAbstract: The first part of this talk will present some basic aspects of simple artificial neural networks and machine learning (ML). This part would be suitable for students not familiar with the subject. The second part of this talk will briefly summarize some of our results applying ML to the study of a few problems in quantum physics and quantum information. The relevant publications are listed below. Additional applications are described on our website: https://dml.riken.jp/pub/ai_meets_qp/\n\nBio.\nThe research group of Franco Nori (Riken and University of Michigan) has done pioneering interdisciplinary studies at the interface between quantum optics\, quantum information processing\, superconducting quantum circuitry for quantum computing\, photonics\, atomic physics\, nano-mechanics\, opto-mechanics\, nanoscience\, dissipative quantum open systems\, computational physics\, complex systems\, and condensed matter physics.\n\nHis research group has produced numerous highly cited papers (i.e.\, top 1% most cited publications among all papers in all areas of Physics) according to the Web of Science. Also\, about 150 publications in Physical Review Letters\, > 80 in Science and Nature journals\, as well as numerous ones in other top journals. According to the Web of Science: ~78K citations and h-index > 126 (Google Scholar: > 108\,000 citations and h-index ~147).\n\nHe has been listed by the Web of Science as a \"Highly Cited Researcher” in Physics (covering all areas of Physics) for the past eight consecutive years: from 2017 to 2024 (Less than 0.1% of physicists are selected).\n\nHe is an Elected Fellow of the: American Physics Society (APS)\, UK's Institute of Physics (IoP)\, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)\, and Optical Society of America (OSA) [this last one “for fundamental contributions to quantum information science and optics\, including circuit quantum electrodynamics\, and the interface between quantum optics and quantum circuits”]. He received the 2014 Prize for Research in Physics\, from the Matsuo Foundation\, Japan\; and the 2013 Prize for Science\, by the Minister of Education\, Culture\, Sports\, Science and Technology\, Japan. Also\, an \"Excellence in Research Award\" and an \"Excellence in Education Award\" from the University of Michigan. He is an Elected Member of the Academia Europaea\, the Latin American Academy of Sciences\, and a Foreign Member of the Swedish Royal Society of Arts and Sciences\, in Gothenburg\, Sweden. He won the 2023 W.E. Lamb Medal\, and the 2024 Charles H. Townes Medal (from the OSA\, now Optica)\; both for fundamental contributions to research on Quantum Optics\, Quantum Electronics\, and Quantum Information. In June 2024\, he received a Research Doctorate Honoris Causa (i.e.\, an Honorary Doctorate) in Physics\, from the University of Messina\, Italy\, founded in 1548. UID:136121-21877863@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136121 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering And Computer Science,Physics,Quantum,Quantum Computing,Quantum Science LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - James and Anne Duderstadt Center 3336 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250610T111540 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Q&A Session with Robert Gilliard\, hosted by CommUNITY DESCRIPTION:Prof. Gilliard will also be the feature speaker of an open discussion moderated by commUNITY with students & postdocs (but no faculty) about navigating a career in STEM from a beginning student to becoming a named professor at MIT. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly perspectives and advice from an accomplished scientist with a strong track record both in research and in effective mentoring. UID:136053-21877729@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136053 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T103848 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T193000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Paper Sashiko Demonstration & Artist Talk with Hiroko Lancour DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Lobby for this free demonstration!\n \n ​Artist Hiroko Lancour will share a demonstration and a talk on her unique Paper Sashiko Series. Hiroko Lancour is a Japanese-born mixed-media artist with an MFA from Wayne State University. Hiroko's work is influenced by her cross-cultural background of East and West\, as well as her prior career as a systems analyst.\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/640109.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135309-21876667@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135309 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T100538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T080000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Merry Wives of Windsor DESCRIPTION:Foiled seduction\, plans gone awry\, and plots to deliver comeuppance. The pompous Falstaff attempts to woo the wives of two wealthy merchants in order to increase his own personal fortune. Mistresses Page and Ford quickly discover his plot and conspire to make a mockery of\, and fool Falstaff. \n\nNow in its 23rd season\, Shakespeare in the Arb is outdoor theater at its finest. The play runs for approximately 3 hours and scenes occur in various locations within Nichols Arboretum. The natural landscape is an intentional component of each scene. \n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and up to 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain.  All tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. For more information\, visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb\n\nNo refunds or exchanges except in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation policy can be found at http://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb UID:134908-21876692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134908 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T181615 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Collaborative Piano Institute Final Recital\, Part 1: Art Song and Chamber Music DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the Collaborative Piano Institute's finale recital\, part 1\, featuring faculty and participants performing art song and chamber music.\n\nThe Collaborative Piano Institute is a premier summer program co-founded by SMTD faculty members Elena Lacheva and Ana María Otamendi. Learn more at www.collaborativepianoinstitute.org. UID:135899-21877492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135899 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T181607 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Guest Solo Recital: Aubree Oliverson\, violin DESCRIPTION:Violinist Aubree Oliverson performs with Yanfeng Tony Bai\, piano.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. Learn more at centerstagestrings.net. UID:135849-21877324@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135849 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T120633 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jon Muq DESCRIPTION:For Jon Muq\, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin\, Texas\, music is part of a larger conversation he’s having with the world and everybody in it. Drawing from African as well as western musical trends and traditions\, he devises songs as small gifts\, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience. “These days the world is sad\,” he explains\, “so I wanted to make happy songs. I wanted to write songs that connected with the listener in a very personal way. When someone listens to my music\, it’s not just about me and what I’m singing. It’s about how they understand the songs individually. I think these songs can speak many languages\, depending on what you want from them.\n\nMuq’s experiences as a child in Uganda and as a man in America give him a unique perspective on the world he’s addressing. “I grew up in a very different life\, where so many people pass through hard times just because they don’t have much. Our biggest issue was food scarcity. Then I came to a different world\, which gave me a picture of how to write a song that can find balance with everyone wherever they are\, whether they have a lot or not much.” UID:130765-21866861@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130765 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250619T180009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T230000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Thursday Night Magic DESCRIPTION:A weekly 3-hour event for casual playing and trading of Magic: The Gathering! We typically will only play EDH\, but you may check the server to see if other formats are being played! We semi-frequently do drafts\, and occasionally also prereleases! UID:135711-21877166@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135711 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876364@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877899@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875180@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875413@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T160000 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:129602-21864168@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877401@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873038@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250507T144259 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T120000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:The Clements Bookworm: Author Conversation with Susanna Ashton \"A Plausible Man: The True Story of the Escaped Slave Who Inspired Uncle Tom's Cabin\" DESCRIPTION:In December 1850\, Harriet Beecher Stowe sheltered fugitive slave John Andrew Jackson for one night in Brunswick\, Maine—an encounter that helped inspire *Uncle Tom’s Cabin*.\n\nIn *A Plausible Man*\, Ashton pieces together Jackson’s journey from slavery to freedom and his rise as an international abolitionist\, uncovering his story through a historical detective lens.\n\nThank you to the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan for sponsoring this episode. UID:135505-21876895@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135505 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american history,Book Talk,Books,Free,history,libraries,Library,Talk LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T200000 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:84303-21621627@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:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875568@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250619T164705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Frontiers in Scientific Machine Learning Seminar 16: Conditional neural field latent diffusion model for generating spatiotemporal turbulence DESCRIPTION:Date: June 20\, 2025\, 12pm - 1pm\nThis is a hybrid event. To join via Zoom: Meeting ID: 978 2352 7756 (https://umich.zoom.us/j/97823527756)\nPasscode: Enter last year in format YYYY\n\nTo join in person: 1642 GG Brown Building. Refreshments will be available.\n\nAbstract: \nPan will present the CoNFiLD model\, a novel generative framework for simulating complex turbulent flows in 3D irregular domains. While traditional eddy-resolved simulations are accurate\, their high computational cost limits usability. CoNFiLD addresses this by integrating neural field encoding with latent diffusion\, enabling efficient\, probabilistic modeling of spatiotemporal dynamics. It supports a wide range of tasks—such as flow super-resolution\, sparse reconstruction\, and data restoration—via Bayesian conditional sampling\, all without retraining. Results across diverse turbulent scenarios highlight its potential for advancing data-driven turbulence modeling.\n\nBio: Pan Du received his bachelor's degree in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University and completed his master's in Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame under the guidance of Prof. Jian-Xun Wang. Pan's research spans multiple disciplines\, including scientific machine learning\, Bayesian inference\, uncertainty quantification\, geometric deep learning\, and computational fluid mechanics. UID:136108-21877858@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136108 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Computational Modeling,Deep Learning,Engineering,Graduate Students,Interdisciplinary,Machine Learning,North Campus,Sciml LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 1642 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T144046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T123000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Guided Meditation DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org. UID:88544-21865094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/88544 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250908T080307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. They are currently collaborating with a museum design firm on the final version of the exhibit\, which will debut in fall 2025. We invite you to check out what they've done so far.\n\nPresented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours: \nThursdays\, 12-5 pm\nFridays\, 12-5 pm UID:135958-21877562@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135958 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T111431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T124500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life. UID:124092-21876245@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T104024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Ikebana Flower Arranging Demonstration & Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Library Lobby for this free demonstration and talk!\n \n Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. Join Ichiyo Associate Masters Terre Voegeli and Liz Larwa as they give a presentation on the history and aesthetics of Ikebana and do a few demonstration arrangements.\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/640798.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135311-21876668@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135311 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250507T154122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T144500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dynamic Earth DESCRIPTION:The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere.\n\nAudiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. UID:135104-21876298@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Space LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T155054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T153000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Webinar: Elevating the Role of Indigenous Knowledge in NERRS Conservation and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Coastal wetlands across the National Estuarine Research Reserve System provide a variety of essential habitats for migratory and threatened/endangered birds throughout the Pacific region. They are used by millions of birds each year to breed\, rest\, refuel and overwinter. Human communities also value these areas for subsistence\, cultural\, commercial\, and recreational activities. Despite the benefits they provide\, estuarine habitats are being lost at accelerating rates.\n\nTo address this need\, a one-year catalyst project connected geographically distinct reserves in the Pacific/Western United States with shared migratory bird species and a common interest in elevating the role of Indigenous Knowledge and management practices in coastal conservation. The project – whose team included five reserves\, their local management and cultural partners\, and Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture – explored applications and built on existing frameworks for weaving together conventional science and Indigenous Knowledge\, research\, and cultural values to enhance stewardship of estuarine habitats and coastal watersheds. In this webinar\, project team members will share key workshop takeaways\, project outcomes and ripple effects\, and future plans to continue this work. UID:136009-21877665@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136009 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T104252 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T184500 SUMMARY:Performance:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Performance with Ms. Kyoko Fujii DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Library Lobby for this free performance!\n \n Shodō is a form of calligraphy or artistic writing in the Japanese language. Kyoko attained the title of Shihan in her 20s and has been dedicated to the art of Shodo ever since. She teaches calligraphy classes while creating commercial designs\, including sake labels and sumi ink art. Passionate about sharing Japanese culture\, she actively engages with the community through performances and workshops at events and colleges. Kyoko strives to bridge tradition and modernity\, bringing the beauty of Japanese calligraphy into a contemporary setting.\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/640495.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135312-21876669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135312 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies,Writing LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T100538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Merry Wives of Windsor DESCRIPTION:Foiled seduction\, plans gone awry\, and plots to deliver comeuppance. The pompous Falstaff attempts to woo the wives of two wealthy merchants in order to increase his own personal fortune. Mistresses Page and Ford quickly discover his plot and conspire to make a mockery of\, and fool Falstaff. \n\nNow in its 23rd season\, Shakespeare in the Arb is outdoor theater at its finest. The play runs for approximately 3 hours and scenes occur in various locations within Nichols Arboretum. The natural landscape is an intentional component of each scene. \n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and up to 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain.  All tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. For more information\, visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb\n\nNo refunds or exchanges except in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation policy can be found at http://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb UID:134908-21876699@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134908 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T181615 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Collaborative Piano Institute Final Recital\, Part 2: Art Song and Chamber Music DESCRIPTION:Join us for the the final recital of the Vocal Academy\, Collaborative String Institute\, and the Collaborative Piano Institute.\n\nThe Collaborative Piano Institute is a premier summer program co-founded by SMTD faculty members Elena Lacheva and Ana María Otamendi. Learn more at www.collaborativepianoinstitute.org. UID:135900-21877493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135900 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T181609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Michigan Movement Performance Projects Showing DESCRIPTION:Michigan Movement Performance Projects (M2P2) will premiere four new works by dance theater company VIM VIGOR\, led by Shannon Gillen and Jason Cianciulli\, and MARCAT\, the artistic home for Mario Bermudez Gil and American co-founder and SMTD alum Catherine Coury. The event features performances by U-M students\, alumni\, and other emerging artists from across the country\, and lighting design by Jess Fialko. \n\nDesigned and produced by Associate Professor of Dance Shannon Gillen\, M2P2 is an annual program and platform that provides seven weeks of physical practice training\, creation processes\, compositional mentorship\, auditions and interactions with active companies in the US\, as well as public performances like the one we welcome you to this evening. M2P2 operates much like a professional company\, and it champions Midwest talent in a supportive\, community-based environment\, where artists 18+ are able to advance their technical and performance skills\, while enriching their network with exceptional experiences and access to working choreographers. This is especially valuable in the post-pandemic dance landscape\, where emphasis has shifted away from singular coastal city hubs. This program connects exceptional dancers with hiring companies each year\, delivering key resources\, skills\, and experience necessary for rich and fulfilling careers in the dance field. \n\nTickets are free and available at the door\, but advance registration is encouraged. UID:135882-21877368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135882 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T181608 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Opening Night Live: Young Artist Concert Series DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. Learn more at centerstagestrings.net. UID:135850-21877325@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135850 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T121247 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Cris Jacobs DESCRIPTION:From Baltimore comes Cris Jacobs—an unexpectedly gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with outlaw country ethos. Blending a variety of musical traditions\, Jacobs creates a distinctive voice and sound of his own punctuated by emotive songwriting and explosive guitar playing. Equally at home playing heartfelt Americana ballads or funky blues rockers\, Jacobs is known for his mesmerizing live shows\, where his improvisational guitar playing\, powerhouse band\, and deep reservoir of songs make each night a unique experience.\n\nNamed one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” in 2017\, Jacobs has collaborated with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and Dumpstaphunk’s Ivan Neville\, and earned opening slots on tours with Sturgill Simpson and Steve Winwood.\n\nWith three solo albums to his name\, a collaborative record with Ivan Neville aptly titled “Neville Jacobs”\, songwriting credits that include bluegrass artists Audie Blaylock and Frank Solivan\, New Orleans funksters Dumpstaphunk\, and gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama\, Jacobs continues to evolve and display his wide range of writing and performing prowess. “No matter the song”\, he says\, “I just like to keep it soulful and let the music speak for itself” UID:124555-21853196@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124555 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877900@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875181@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877402@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T132918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T140000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Big Play Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for Big Play Day\, a celebration of play\, nature\, and community at Nichols Arboretum! This free\, family-friendly event is designed for kids of all ages to explore the outdoors through open-ended activities\, creative experiences\, and hands-on fun.\n\nJoin us!  June 21\, 2025\n10:00 am - 2:00 pm\nNichols Arboretum\n1610 Washington Hts\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104 UID:131160-21867855@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131160 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In Person,Nature,Outdoors LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873039@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250501T104420 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T113000 SUMMARY:Other:Ann Arbor Japan Week 2025 | Japanese Storytime with Momo Kajiwara DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown Library Lobby for this free storytime for children ages 2 to 5!\n \n Local music teacher Momo Kajiwara will lead us in song\, movement\, and storytelling in Japanese!\n \n This event is part of Japan Week 2025 in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/639769.\n \n The 11th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 15 to 21. Join us all week for free Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.\n\n If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:135313-21876670@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135313 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Free,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T200000 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:84303-21621628@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:20251030T111431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T124500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life. UID:124092-21876255@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250507T154122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T144500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dynamic Earth DESCRIPTION:The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere.\n\nAudiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. UID:135104-21876307@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Space LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250515T151818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Saturday Sampler Tour | Highlights and Hidden Gems DESCRIPTION:From the Villa of the Mysteries reconstructions to the Djehutymose coffin\, the Kelsey Museum houses several iconic\, widely recognizable objects that illustrate the history of Mesopotamia\, Egypt\, Greece\, and Rome. But what about the Kelsey’s lesser-known artifacts?\n\nThis tour takes a generous look at not only the Kelsey Museum’s highlights but also its “sleepers”—objects that may appear unassuming or aren't often spotlighted on tours but nevertheless offer interesting insights into ancient Mediterranean cultures.\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:135655-21877041@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135655 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,History,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250527T181602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T170000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Faculty Master Class: Amir Eldan\, cello DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to a master class presented by cello faculty Amir Eldan as part of Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth.\n\nFaculty Bio:\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/amir-eldan/\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. Learn more at centerstagestrings.net. UID:135851-21877326@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135851 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T100538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Merry Wives of Windsor DESCRIPTION:Foiled seduction\, plans gone awry\, and plots to deliver comeuppance. The pompous Falstaff attempts to woo the wives of two wealthy merchants in order to increase his own personal fortune. Mistresses Page and Ford quickly discover his plot and conspire to make a mockery of\, and fool Falstaff. \n\nNow in its 23rd season\, Shakespeare in the Arb is outdoor theater at its finest. The play runs for approximately 3 hours and scenes occur in various locations within Nichols Arboretum. The natural landscape is an intentional component of each scene. \n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and up to 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain.  All tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. For more information\, visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb\n\nNo refunds or exchanges except in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation policy can be found at http://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb UID:134908-21876695@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134908 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250621T180006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T230000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Saturday Night Magic DESCRIPTION:A weekly 4-hour event for casual playing and trading of Magic: The Gathering! We typically will only play EDH\, but you may check the server to see if other formats are being played! We semi-frequently do drafts\, and occasionally also prereleases! UID:135716-21877171@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135716 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T104932 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250621T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Darlingside DESCRIPTION:With opener Clovers Daughter!\n\nElegant compositions\, lush harmonies\, and poetic lyrics\n\nEverything Is Alive\, Darlingside’s fourth LP\, marks a subtle but remarkable departure for the Boston-based quartet NPR once described as “exquisitely arranged\, literary minded\, baroque folk-pop.” While the album retains much of the lushness and sophistication of Extralife (2018) and Fish Pond Fish (2020)\, the band’s latest work decisively exposes and differentiates the individual voices of the four songwriters—a daring reinvention for a group known for ubiquitous vocal harmonies. Grappling with change both personal and universal\, with quandaries domestic and existential\, Everything Is Alive is an album about loss and the struggle for a semblance of redemption. \n\nComprised of Don Mitchell\, Auyon Mukharji\, Harris Paseltiner and David Senft\, four likeminded multi-instrumentalists who first met at Williams College in 2009\, Darlingside’s career has been defined by the elegance of their compositions and the unity of their four voices. Their talent for harmony and melodic world-building is part of what garnered praise from outlets like NPR\, Rolling Stone and The New Yorker\, and what has created demand worldwide for their extraordinary live performances. \n\nIt’s a rare thing and becoming rarer by the day: a group of musicians with that emulsifying magic to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts. And to see Darlingside perform live is to confirm this special chemistry. With the release of Everything Is Alive the band will\, for the first time\, take to the road without Dave Senft. Instead of filling his spot directly\, the band has wisely chosen to honor the special chemistry of the foursome by letting those arrangements live on the recordings without obligation to faithfully recreate them onstage. While Dave remains a contributing member of the band\, on tour Darlingside will perform in a completely different configuration altogether—a configuration that will\, at times\, include the album’s drummer Ben Burns\, singer Molly Parden\, and others—proving again how the group can adroitly rearrange themselves for the breaking of a new and different day. UID:134442-21874363@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134442 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877901@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875182@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877403@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873040@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250622T102023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T110000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Transdisciplinary Fellows (2024-2025) (Housing) DESCRIPTION: UID:122931-21877345@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122931 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Munger First Floor Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T200000 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:84303-21621629@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:20251030T111431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T124500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life. UID:124092-21876726@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250515T152335 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T133000 SUMMARY:Other:Read and Look | Greece! Rome! Monsters! DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Read and Look program in the museum galleries on select weekends! We will take over a corner of the museum to read the book *Greece! Rome! Monsters!* by John Harris\, then find related artifacts and art on display. This program is great for our younger visitors\, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.\n\nEverybody’s heard of a centaur\, but not everyone has seen a blue centaur dressed to head out to a disco! He’s one of the updated mythological creatures who populate *Greece! Rome! Monsters!* This book presents 20 creepy creatures—from harpies to Medusa herself to the fire-breathing Chimera—in jazzy retellings by John Harris\, with eye-popping illustrations by Southern California illustrator Calef Brown. Together\, the words and pictures provide children (and grown-ups!) with close encounters of the mythological kind.\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:135656-21877042@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135656 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Greece,Ancient Rome,Books,Children,Family,Free,Museum,Mythology,Storytelling,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250507T154122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T144500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dynamic Earth DESCRIPTION:The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere.\n\nAudiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. UID:135104-21876316@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Space LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T181609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:MPulse Faculty Showcase DESCRIPTION:Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. Learn more at centerstagestrings.net. UID:135852-21877327@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135852 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250515T153410 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Goddesses of the Kelsey Museum DESCRIPTION:The theme of this week’s tour is “Goddesses of the Kelsey Museum.” At this drop-in event\, we will explore some strong women of the ancient world: the goddesses of Egypt\, Greece\, and Rome. Through a variety of artifacts in the Kelsey Museum\, we will learn more about the powers and abilities associated with these ancient deities.\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:135657-21877043@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Free,Museum,Mythology,Religion,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T100538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Merry Wives of Windsor DESCRIPTION:Foiled seduction\, plans gone awry\, and plots to deliver comeuppance. The pompous Falstaff attempts to woo the wives of two wealthy merchants in order to increase his own personal fortune. Mistresses Page and Ford quickly discover his plot and conspire to make a mockery of\, and fool Falstaff. \n\nNow in its 23rd season\, Shakespeare in the Arb is outdoor theater at its finest. The play runs for approximately 3 hours and scenes occur in various locations within Nichols Arboretum. The natural landscape is an intentional component of each scene. \n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and up to 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain.  All tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. For more information\, visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb\n\nNo refunds or exchanges except in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation policy can be found at http://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb UID:134908-21876703@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134908 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T112816 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Birdtalker DESCRIPTION:Fronted by Zack and Dani Green along with Brian Seligman and Chris Wilson\, Birdtalker made their whirlwind debut in 2018 with One featuring their breakout single \"Heavy\" (now over 95 million streams worldwide). Rolling Stone hailed it as “infectious and sprightly” and NPR Music called it “such a beautiful record” while earning similar praises from Billboard\, World Cafe\, and American Songwriter.The release led to non-stop touring\, festival appearances\, and their debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry. \n\nThey followed that up in 2021 with their anticipated sophomore album Birdtalker\, which was met with further critical acclaim from Rolling Stone\, Paste\, Relix\, PopMatters\, The Boot\, The Bluegrass Situation\, Americana Highways\, American Songwriter\, Under The Radar\, and more. John Mayer featured one of their latest songs\, Season Of Charade\, on his SiriusXM Show\, stating \"the whole thing is fantastic.\"\n\nTheir third full-length effort\, All Means\, No End finds the Nashville-based quartet teaming up with a new collaborator\, Louis Johnson (LONAS)\, who produced\, engineered\, and helped co-write the album. UID:135119-21876330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135119 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877902@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875183@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874915@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T160000 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:129602-21864171@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877404@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T170044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T120000 SUMMARY:Other:First Look Watch Party for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive\, full-dome livestream as the first images from the world's largest telescope are revealed! \n\nThe NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory\, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science\, is on a ten-year mission to scan the sky with the largest telescope in history. The Rubin Observatory will allow researchers to scan the entire visible sky\, using a 3200-megapixel camera the size of a small car—the largest digital camera ever built. \n\nWe will also be featuring live Q&A with researchers from the U-M Department of Astronomy. \n\nRegistration for the U-M Museum of Natural History's Planetarium & Dome Theater is currently full\, but we strongly encourage you to join the waitlist via the registration link. \n\nFurther details and information on how to register for the Detroit Observatory's screening will be announced shortly. UID:135915-21877506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135915 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,astrophysics,Free,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T170044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T120000 SUMMARY:Other:First Look Watch Party for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive\, full-dome livestream as the first images from the world's largest telescope are revealed! \n\nThe NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory\, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science\, is on a ten-year mission to scan the sky with the largest telescope in history. The Rubin Observatory will allow researchers to scan the entire visible sky\, using a 3200-megapixel camera the size of a small car—the largest digital camera ever built. \n\nWe will also be featuring live Q&A with researchers from the U-M Department of Astronomy. \n\nRegistration for the U-M Museum of Natural History's Planetarium & Dome Theater is currently full\, but we strongly encourage you to join the waitlist via the registration link. \n\nFurther details and information on how to register for the Detroit Observatory's screening will be announced shortly. UID:135915-21877664@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135915 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,astrophysics,Free,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875571@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T122154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA First-Gen Commitment Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Will you be the first in your family to obtain your bachelor's degree? Are you enrolled in the College of Literature\, Science\, and Arts (LSA)? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions\, this means you are a “first gen” college student\, and we're excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual informational sessions to share more about the community of support being designed specifically for you! These sessions are available to incoming students and families of LSA first-generation college students. \n\nAs a result of this session\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe growing first-generation community at the university and College of LSA \nWays to get involved in the LSA First-Generation Commitment \nInformation about the LSA Newnan Advising Center and what advisors can do to help\nSign up for a session today!\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to us at lsa-firstgen@umich.edu.\n\nSummer 2025 Orientation Session Dates:\n\nMonday\, June 23 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm \nTuesday\, June 24 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm\nWednesday\, June 25 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UID:135974-21877593@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135974 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:First Generation,First-generation LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T121507 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual\, hour-long info session on undergraduate programs at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art &\; Design\, including a presentation and Q&\;A with current students and the admissions team.Info session times are Eastern US.\nVisit our Admissions Events page to learn more about additional upcoming events. UID:135996-21877637@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135996 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250527T181604 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250623T200000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Faculty Master Class: Danielle Belen\, violin DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to a master class presented by violin faculty Danielle Belen as part of Center Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth.\n\nFaculty Bio:\nhttps://smtd.umich.edu/profiles/danielle-belen/\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. Learn more at centerstagestrings.net. UID:135853-21877328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135853 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876368@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875184@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875417@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250619T112506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hands in the Dirt! 3.0 DESCRIPTION:Drop by the raised beds behind the Natural History Museum as the Grounds team installs the newest prairie planting on Central Campus. Informational tabling will share about campus-wide efforts to install native prairie plantings and pollinator gardens in support of sustainable grounds goals. There will be a chance to get your \"hands in the dirt\" and help plant a few seedlings. \n\nWe will be planting throughout this entire 9:00 - 1:00 block\, and you can stay for all or part of the event. If you want more information on the project itself\, make sure to join us at 12:00PM noon for a short\, informal talk from Grounds and LSA. This is an overview of the collaboration\, featured plants\, and \n\nThis group of three raised beds\, adding up to 15\,000 square feet\, was previously turf grass but is now being converted into a high-visibility pollinator garden through volunteer events like this!\n\nIn case of rain\, the event will be rescheduled to June 26th.\n\nLocation: Raised beds behind the Museum of Natural History (UMMNH) and Mary Sue Coleman Hall UID:136030-21877711@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136030 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors,planet blue,Sustainability LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T160000 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:129602-21864172@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:20250513T122307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T110000 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:117253-21865836@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877405@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873042@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250502T083135 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Neuro-Inclusion and Disability-Centered Workspaces DESCRIPTION:An inclusive environment consists of a purposeful effort to establish an environment where individuals are respected\, regardless of their demographics and differences. In this workshop\, you will learn about the importance of equitable access to the same resources and benefits in the workplace for individuals with disabilities and how creating a more accessible environment for disabled individuals creates a more inclusive environment for all individuals.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:135326-21876689@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135326 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Communication,Disability,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T170000 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:84303-21621630@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:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875572@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T122154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA First-Gen Commitment Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Will you be the first in your family to obtain your bachelor's degree? Are you enrolled in the College of Literature\, Science\, and Arts (LSA)? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions\, this means you are a “first gen” college student\, and we're excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual informational sessions to share more about the community of support being designed specifically for you! These sessions are available to incoming students and families of LSA first-generation college students. \n\nAs a result of this session\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe growing first-generation community at the university and College of LSA \nWays to get involved in the LSA First-Generation Commitment \nInformation about the LSA Newnan Advising Center and what advisors can do to help\nSign up for a session today!\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to us at lsa-firstgen@umich.edu.\n\nSummer 2025 Orientation Session Dates:\n\nMonday\, June 23 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm \nTuesday\, June 24 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm\nWednesday\, June 25 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UID:135974-21877594@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135974 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:First Generation,First-generation LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250624T181613 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250624T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Spotlight Solo Recital: Jonathan Okseniuk\, violin DESCRIPTION:Violinist Jonathan Okseniuk performs a solo recital.\n\nCenter Stage Strings (CSS) – one of SMTD’s MPulse performing arts summer programs for youth – welcomes the public to a series of free live concerts.\n\nCSS was founded by renowned violinist and SMTD Professor Danielle Belen to develop the talents of serious young classical music students in the areas of solo and chamber music performance. Learn more at centerstagestrings.net. UID:135854-21877329@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135854 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877904@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250613T104134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T110000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Aldrex Munsayac - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Aldrex Munsayac for their dissertation defense titled \"Shining light (and neutrons) on RNA structure: Small-angle scattering studies of non-coding RNAs and RNA complexes\".\n\n*Date:* Wednesday\, June 25\, 2025\n*Time:* 9:00 a.m.\n*Where:* Room 1706\, Chemistry Building\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93963827996\nPasscode: GCAU UID:136107-21877859@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136107 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875185@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874917@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875418@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000 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:129602-21864173@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873043@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T170000 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:84303-21621631@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:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875573@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250102T120705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Are you grappling with a piece of code\, trying to compute on a cluster\, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.\n\nAll members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.\n\nTuesdays\, 9:30-11 a.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)\nWednesdays\, 1:30-3 p.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324) UID:117252-21865889@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117252 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Information and Technology,Machine Learning LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T210117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cover Letters and Resumes for Internships and Positions Beyond the Tenure Track DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships\, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally\, this session will include tips for writing compelling\, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.This workshop is designed for master's students\, doctoral students\, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff\, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School. UID:135510-21876910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135510 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T170607 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cover Letters and Resumes for Internships and Positions Beyond the Tenure Track DESCRIPTION:This workshop is open to all graduate students seeking guidance on cover letters and resumes for positions beyond tenure track roles. It also meets the needs of those applying for internships\, including those applying to the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program. The process of synthesizing your academic experiences into strong application materials for jobs and internships beyond academia can be challenging but rewarding. This workshop is a hands-on opportunity for graduate students to learn how to effectively develop a resume using the foundation that they have laid with information from their CVs. Additionally\, this session will include tips for writing compelling\, tailored cover letters and thinking strategically about how these two documents complement each other.\nThis workshop is designed for master’s students\, doctoral students\, and postdoctoral fellows. For faculty and staff\, please contact rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu to see if we can accommodate your attendance.\n\nBrought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/Qw628.\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:135515-21876915@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135515 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs Events,Rgs-events LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250616T161710 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Median Filters for Multiphase Interfacial Motions DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n\nThe core contribution of this thesis is the establishment of a precise connection between median filter (sorting-based) level set schemes and threshold dynamics. This connection facilitates the development of level set methods informed by recent advances in threshold dynamics\, enabling simulation of the mean curvature motion of interface networks under varying surface tension and mobility conditions. We then extend these median filters to an anisotropic wetting/dewetting scenario where one of the three phases remains stationary while triple junctions form at their intersections. This scenario serves as a testbed for examining complex triple junction conditions due to anisotropy. Numerical evidence supports the correct angle condition at these junctions\, encouraging further exploration into fully anisotropic multiphase flow dynamics.\n\nAdditionally\, building on this connection between level set methods and threshold dynamics\, we develop a median filter scheme that is second-order accurate in time and monotone\, ensuring convergence to viscosity solutions within established theoretical frameworks. UID:136130-21877878@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136130 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Graduate,Graduate Students,Mathematics LOCATION:West Hall - 210 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T122154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA First-Gen Commitment Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:Will you be the first in your family to obtain your bachelor's degree? Are you enrolled in the College of Literature\, Science\, and Arts (LSA)? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions\, this means you are a “first gen” college student\, and we're excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual informational sessions to share more about the community of support being designed specifically for you! These sessions are available to incoming students and families of LSA first-generation college students. \n\nAs a result of this session\, you will learn more about: \n\nThe growing first-generation community at the university and College of LSA \nWays to get involved in the LSA First-Generation Commitment \nInformation about the LSA Newnan Advising Center and what advisors can do to help\nSign up for a session today!\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to us at lsa-firstgen@umich.edu.\n\nSummer 2025 Orientation Session Dates:\n\nMonday\, June 23 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm \nTuesday\, June 24 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm\nWednesday\, June 25 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm UID:135974-21877595@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135974 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:First Generation,First-generation LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T110339 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T193000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Stuttering Support Group DESCRIPTION:This Stuttering Support Group is open to any teens and adults who stutter. It provides a safe space to connect\, share experiences\, and navigate challenges with one another.\n\nDate: Fourth Wednesday of every month\nTime: 6:00p.m.–7:30p.m.\nLocation: 3rd Floor Freespace\, Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown\n\nAttendees can also join virtually if they prefer. Please email cwsbrains@umich.edu to request the link to join.\n\n*This group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the same time and place.*\n\nHosted by the Ann Arbor Stuttering Awareness and Research Club (A2STAR) in collaboration with the U-M Speech Neurophysiology Lab. The group is facilitated by students from the University of Michigan who stutter. UID:121370-21876045@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121370 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Disability,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,Inclusion,Social,Student Org,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 3rd Floor Freespace CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250625T180006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T210000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Bujinkan Budo Training Session DESCRIPTION:During the Spring/Summer 2025 semester\, Bujinkan Budo Club training will be held on Wednesdays from 19:00 - 21:00 (7-9pm) at the Intramural Sports Building (IMSB) in Room MPR B. If you are interested in trying out a class\, please send a message through Maize Pages or an email to michiganbujinkan@gmail.com. \n--\nFor more information\, email us at michiganbujinkan@gmail.com or checkout our website\, which also includes a training schedule! UID:135722-21877177@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135722 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T093517 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250625T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Climate Change and Human Health DESCRIPTION:Dr. Larry Junck is a neurologist studying how brain health is compromised by climate change. As part of the 2025 Summer Lecture Series at the University of Michigan Biological Station\, the researcher and professor emeritus of neurology at U-M will discuss air pollution from fossil fuels\, the effects of air pollution on human health\, infections related to climate change\, other health consequences of climate change\, and what we as citizens and scientists can do.\n\nJunck earned bachelor’s degrees in physics and philosophy from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana and his M.D. degree from the University of Michigan. His residency training in neurology was at Stanford University\, and he completed research fellowship training in position emission tomography at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He served on the U-M faculty at the University of Michigan Medical School for 39 years and directed the Brain Tumor Program for over two decades. He is the recipient of the health system’s Best Clinician Award and is on the Board of Directors of the Michigan State Medical Society. \n\nJunck is the founder and leader of Michigan Medicine Climate Voices\, a member of Voices for Carbon Neutrality (U-M)\, on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action (MiCCA)\, and co-founder and co-leader of Neurologists Interested in Climate and Health (NICHe).\n\nThe U-M Biological Station — the largest of U-M's campuses at more than 10\,000 forested acres surrounded by lakes — is one of the nation's largest and longest continuously operating field research stations.\n\nFounded in 1909\, the Biological Station supports long-term research and education. It is where students and scientists from across the globe live and work as a community to learn from the place.\n\nThe Summer Lecture Series is a tradition at UMBS\, where we explore scientific topics with distinguished guest speakers from across the country so our community can learn about our natural world.\n\nThe free\, public talks are on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the spring and summer in Gates Lecture Hall at the University of Michigan Biological Station\, located at 9133 Biological Rd. in Pellston\, Michigan — about 20 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge. UID:132728-21871647@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132728 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Biological Station,Bsbsigns,climate LOCATION:Gates Lecture Hall\, UM Biological Station CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876370@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877905@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875186@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874918@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875419@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T160000 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:129602-21864174@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877407@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873044@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T200000 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:84303-21621632@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:20250714T181505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2025 DESCRIPTION:Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative showcases the depth of artistic excellence and merit of contemporary art practices in Michigan and recognizes the creativity\, rigor and innovation of artists and collaboratives working in the region\, inspiring the next generations of artists in our state.\nIn the of fall of 2024\, Stamps Gallery announced an open call for artwork\, inviting emerging and mid-career contemporary artists from Michigan working in all types of media to apply. \nA shortlist of three artists were selected by a prominent national panel of jurors: Juana Williams\, art curator and writer based in Detroit\, Michigan\; Melinda Zacher Ronayne\, former director of visual arts at the Interlochen Center for the Arts\; and Parisa Ghaderi\, assistant professor of graphic design at Shoreline Community College and winner of the 2023 Envision: Michigan Artist Initiative Award. \nMeet the shortlisted finalist artists for Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2025:\nConor Fagan obtained his Master of Fine Arts degree at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in the spring of 2014. Among his many numerous awards and grants\, he has been one of twelve international artists selected to participate in The 31st annual International Symposium of Contemporary Art in Baie – Saint Paul\, Quebec\; a year-long artist in Residence at the Roswell artist-in-Residency in Roswell\, New Mexico\; and a featured artist at the 2020 Spring Break Art Show\, in New York\, New York. He has had solo shows with My Pet Ram and Gitler &\; in NYC\, and most recently has been featured and won an award at The 2025 Regional Show at the Dennos Museum and Cultural Center. He has works in numerous public collections including the Waterton - Global corporate collection\, the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art in Baei St Paul. His work has been collected privately both nationally and internationally. Currently\, he teaches and lives outside of Traverse City at Interlochen Arts Academy\, nestled among the trees\, rivers\, and lakes of northern Michigan.Katie Mongoven/上秋莲 is a Chinese American fiber artist from Washington\, DC\, based in Detroit\, MI. Her work investigates and fortifies the space between cultural dichotomies through multiple fiber processes. She received her BFA from the University of Michigan and MFA in Fiber from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, with the Surface Design Association’s Outstanding Student Award. She was a Roman J. Witt Visiting Artist at the University of Michigan\, a Windgate University Fellow at Arrowmont School of Arts &\; Crafts\, and the 2024 Barstow Artist-in-Residence at Central Michigan University. Other residencies attended include the California Institute of the Arts\, the University of Michigan\, Vermont Studio Center\, and forthcoming Stove Works (TN) in 2025. Solo and group exhibitions include Central Michigan University (MI)\, Playground Detroit (MI)\, Riffe Gallery (OH)\, and ROY G BIV Gallery (OH). She has public and corporate commissions at the Cranbrook Art Museum\, PayTile\, and Cross River Bank. Her work is held in public collections at Central Michigan University\, Summa Health\, and MetroHealth\, and in numerous private collections throughout the United States.Sara Nickleson is an artist\, curator\, and gallery director based in Detroit\, Michigan. She held the position of Senior Director at Library Street Collective gallery from 2016 to 2022. Prior to moving to Detroit\, Nickleson was the Head Curator and Director of Collections at the Design Exchange (DX) in Toronto\, Canada\, where she curated a number of internationally acclaimed exhibitions\, including This is Not a Toy\, The Politics of Fashion\, and 3DXL. Nickleson has written for a number of arts publications\, including exhibition catalogs (José Parlá: Polarities\; This is Not a Toy\; Coping Mechanisms\, Sam Durant: Iconoclasm) and artist monographs (Sam Friedman\, Tyrrell Winston). She has been a visiting curator and critic\, and was invited by the British Council to take part in their Design Connections symposium as part of London Design Week in 2015. Exhibitions of her artwork include a solo show at Louis Buhl &\; Co. (Detroit) as well as a number of group presentations. Nickleson received her BFA from the University of Windsor (Windsor\, Canada)\; a BID from the College for Creative Studies (Detroit\, MI)\; and an MFA in Painting from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan.\nFrom June 26 through August 2\, 2025\, Fagan\, Mongoven\, and Nickleson will present their work in a group exhibition at Stamps Gallery\, with logistical and curatorial support from the Gallery's professional staff.\n2025 Envision Awardee Named\nAt the exhibition's opening reception on June 26\, the jury reconvened to select the Envision 2025 Award recipient\, awarding Sara Nickleson a $5\,000 prize.\nIn a statement about Nickleson's work\, the jury noted: “Sara Nickleson’s ambitious paintings boldly invite us to explore our relationship with the unknown. At a time when the world is deeply divided\, when diverse perspectives and experiences are being weaponized by fear\, Nickleson’s paintings meticulously build another world - one mark\, one brush stroke at a time. Layering colors and mark-making that draw on prehistoric forms and symbols\, Nickleson seeks a new futurity that acknowledges the losses\, and co-existence that build on our differences and commonalities. Sara has been consistently building her visual vocabulary and we are excited to see where she will go next.” \nEnvision: The 2025 Michigan Artist Initiative is curated by Srimoyee Mitra with the assistance of Joe Rohrer. UID:129134-21862255@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129134 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250605T121507 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T170000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Stamps Gallery: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Stop by Stamps Gallery to enjoy the Envision: The 2025 Michigan Artist Initiative exhibition and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game! Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\nPlease note: Stamps Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.\, and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Our exhibition is open June 26 through August 2\, 2025. UID:136016-21877671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875574@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250908T080307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. They are currently collaborating with a museum design firm on the final version of the exhibit\, which will debut in fall 2025. We invite you to check out what they've done so far.\n\nPresented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours: \nThursdays\, 12-5 pm\nFridays\, 12-5 pm UID:135958-21877546@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135958 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250716T082521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T134500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Impact Institutes Informational Sessions DESCRIPTION:The Vision 2034 Impact Institutes initiative aims to position the University of Michigan as a global leader in addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration\, innovation and enhanced worldwide recognition. Impact Institutes will offer three virtual information session options to guide prospective applicants through the application process. Researchers from any U-M school\, college or campuses interested in interdisciplinary research and innovation are encouraged to attend. Impact Institutes aims to establish research centers with initial Seed Stage funding of up to $200\,000 for approximately 20 institutes. Up to five successful Seed Stage institutes may advance to the Venture Stage\, receiving up to $500\,000 annually for three years. \n\nLisa Prosser\, Associate Vice President of Health Sciences and Research Faculty Affairs\, will provide an overview and host a Q&A session. Participants can choose one of the following session times: June 26\, 2025\, from 1:00pm to 1:45pm\; July 16\, 2025\, from 9:30am to 10:15am\; or August 21\, 2025\, from 12:00pm to 12:45pm. Learn More: https://myumi.ch/kPV82 UID:136031-21877712@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136031 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Research LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250626T113433 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Scoop Out Stigma—Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:Join Spectrum Center for our Pride Month ice cream social. Enjoy some yummy ice cream (gluten free and vegan options will be availlable)\, play yard games\, be in community\, and learn about different sexual health resources that are available. \n\nThis event is open to the U-M community.\n\nIn the event of bad weather\, join us in the Spectrum/MESA shared space in the Michigan Union (suites 3000-3200). UID:135465-21876854@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135465 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Health & Wellness,LGBT LOCATION:Michigan Union - MESA-Spectrum Center shared space (3000-3020) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250626T142019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Online Arabic Placement test_June 26\, 2025 (3pm-5:30pm EST) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test takes approximately three hours in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed via Zoom and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed online through Canvas site\, and it is worth a total of 48 points.c. Right after finishing with the reading portion\, each student will have a follow-up interview with a proctor. The interviews last approximately 15 minutes and it is worth a total of 20 points.Important: The interview portion will be weighted most heavily as it will be used to validate performance on the other two portions. The final result/score/rating will thus be based on the student’s performance on the interview above all. Rating of performance on the writing or reading portions is secondary.How is the result calculated?Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the LSA Language Requirement.Where can I view my results? Placement results are posted within 7 business days after taking the test. You will not be notified of your score automatically. You may view your placements via: Wolverine Access > Student Business > Academic Records > View Placement Exam Results.\nImportant information about the test* Please note that only students who are participating in the Spring/Summer orientations are eligible to take the online placement test. If you are an existing UM student\, please sign up to take the in-person placement test that is taking place in August.* Placements are valid for only one year. If you fail to register in the course that you are placed in\, you will be required to retake the test.* Retaking the placement test is only permitted after the placement results expire.* Students who are currently taking an Arabic course will not be allowed to take the placement test. * The test assesses students’ proficiency in Standard Arabic (fuSHa)\, NOT colloquial Arabic.* If you speak an Arabic dialect but you do not know how to read or write or have little knowledge\, feel free to register in Arabic 101.* Students who know some Arabic because they came from an Arabic-speaking household or have studied Arabic before\, must take the Arabic proficiency test in order to determine their placement.* Students who have taken Arabic at other institutions and wish to continue their Arabic study at UM must take the placement test to determine their level. Credits for Arabic study undertaken at another institution prior to joining UM or in a summer program while attending UM\, transfer in as generic departmental credits and students must take the placement test to determine credit equivalencies to UM courses.* If you place in or beyond the 401 level\, you will have satisfied the LSA language requirement.* Students are encouraged to take a placement test as early as possible in their studies in order to determine the level they should enroll in\, or if they test out of the language requirement. This is extremely important to avoid delays in graduation and complications with placement.* Arabic 101\, 201\, 401\, 501 or 504 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 202\, 402\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) AND Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) are offered in the Spring-Summer terms.UM’s Arabic curriculum is a dual register curriculum in which students learn to speak and understand the Levantine dialect (the dialect of Jordan\, Syria\, Palestine and Lebanon) in addition to developing the four language skills of formal Arabic (fuSHa). If you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the Arabic program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu UID:136150-21877970@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136150 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom/Canvas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250621T161618 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Topology seminar: Taut foliations from knot diagrams DESCRIPTION:Taut foliations have been a classical object of study in 3-manifolds theory. Recently\, new interest in them has come from the investigation of the so-called \"L-space conjecture\"\, that predicts that manifolds containing a co-orientable taut foliation can be characterised in terms of their Heegaard Floer homology and their fundamental group. A possible approach to the study of this conjecture is analysing Dehn surgeries on knots and links. Most of the techniques employed for constructing taut foliations on Dehn surgeries usually make use of some property of the exterior of the link\, for example its fiberedness. It is therefore interesting to address this study from a different perspective\, using other types of properties of knots and links. In this talk I will present a result about the existence of taut foliations on all non-trivial surgeries on knots with a special diagram. UID:136183-21877996@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136183 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T123127 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T163000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:U.S. EPA Regions 8\, 9\, and 10 Federal Careers Virtual Workshop DESCRIPTION:Come learn about Federal Employment at Region 8 (Denver)\, Region 9 (San Francisco)\, and Region 10 (Seattle) of the EPA! Entry level\, early and mid-career professionals are all welcome to attend. Our work at EPA has purpose and impact. From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice\, what happens here changes our world. Our mission is to protect human health and safeguard the environment – theair\, water\, and land upon which life depends.At EPA\, you can make a real difference for the environment and the lives of others.Participants have the opportunity to learn about EPA’s mission\, how to navigate USAJOBS and creating a federal resume. There will be panel discussion to provide a glimpse into variety of careers within the EPA.Thisevent begins at 3:00 PM Mountain Time (4:00 PM Central Time\, 5:00 PM Eastern Time\, 2:00 PM Pacific Time.)No pre-registration required!  Just click on the link a few minutes before the event and you’ll be directed to the MS Teams site.For more information or to request accommodations\, please contact mutter.andrew@epa.gov\, verges.michelle@epa.gov\, weber.camille@epa.gov\, or drummond.shawn@epa.gov. UID:126474-21857178@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/126474 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063145 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T180000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Cafe\, June 26\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Miami-Dade County Public Schools Connect Cafe\, June 26\, 2025Take your coffee break with our recruitment team via live chat to learn about our positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools!Join us every 2nd &\; 4th Thursday of the month from 4-6pm! Be sure to register here: M-DCPS Connect Café  UID:130665-21866496@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250623T154053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Foundations of Community Engagement DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Community Engagement is an interactive workshop that introduces principles and practices of equitable\, ethical community engagement. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of what the term “community engagement” means\, as well as the many forms it might take - from research and course-based projects to philanthropy\, activism\, policy\, and direct service. Across all these forms of engagement\, participants will learn concepts and actions that promote equitable partnerships\, center community-defined priorities\, and disrupt entrenched power dynamics between universities and community members. Participants will also discuss real-world community engagement scenarios that ask them to apply what they’ve learned in the workshop to various situations. UID:135976-21877597@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135976 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Community Engagement,Community Service,Community-based Learning,Free,Research,Social Impact,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250611T144534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Center Stage Strings @ Ann Arbor Summer Festival DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Center Stage Strings proudly partners with A2SF to present a lively evening of chamber music\, showcasing the next generation of extraordinary string talent. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Ann Arbor in summer\, this concert offers a unique opportunity to witness rising stars in an intimate\, dynamic setting. Featuring brilliant young artists aged 12 to 24 from across the country – each selected through a highly competitive audition process – this collaboration brings together exceptional musicianship and youthful passion. The concert will highlight powerful and inspiring works by a diverse range of composers\, celebrating voices both past and present\, and promises to uplift and captivate audiences of all ages. \n\nCenter Stage Strings\, a nationally acclaimed training program in its sixteenth summer founded by violinist and U-M Professor Danielle Belen\, nurtures high-level artistry\, and this performance reflects its commitment to excellence and relevance in classical music. Don’t miss the beautiful lyricism and prodigious talent from the students of Center Stage Strings live at Top of the Park!\n\nMore Info:\na2sf.org UID:135855-21877330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250620T181508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T200000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Envision Opening Reception and Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of Envi­sion: The Michi­gan Artist Ini­tia­tive 2025 at Stamps Gallery. The exhibition features new work by the three Envision finalists\, artists Conor Fagan\, Katie Mongoven\, and Sara Nickleson. All three artists will be in attendance at the reception\, and the jury will reconvene to announce the Envision 2025 Award recipient\, who will receive a $5\,000 prize. Light refreshments and music will be provided.\nEnvi­sion: The Michi­gan Artist Ini­tia­tive 2025\, is designed to sup­port the devel­op­ment of con­tem­po­rary artists liv­ing and work­ing in Michi­gan. The three finalists were selected by jurors: Juana Williams\, art curator and writer\; Melinda Zacher Ronayne\, former director of visual arts at the Interlochen Center for the Arts\; and Parisa Ghaderi\, assistant professor of graphic design at Shoreline Community College and winner of the 2023 Envision: Michigan Artist Initiative Award.\nEnvi­sion: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2025 is on view at Stamps Gallery from June 26 - August 2\, 2025.\nFree and open to the public. UID:135646-21877032@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135646 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T100538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T080000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Merry Wives of Windsor DESCRIPTION:Foiled seduction\, plans gone awry\, and plots to deliver comeuppance. The pompous Falstaff attempts to woo the wives of two wealthy merchants in order to increase his own personal fortune. Mistresses Page and Ford quickly discover his plot and conspire to make a mockery of\, and fool Falstaff. \n\nNow in its 23rd season\, Shakespeare in the Arb is outdoor theater at its finest. The play runs for approximately 3 hours and scenes occur in various locations within Nichols Arboretum. The natural landscape is an intentional component of each scene. \n\nAll tickets are general admission lawn style seating. Please bring a chair or a blanket. Audience members should be prepared for weather conditions\, periods of sitting\, standing\, and up to 3 miles of walking to various locations in the Arboretum. Expect inclines and slopes\, staircases\, grass\, gravel\, and mulch as part of the terrain.  All tickets are held at Will Call\, Nichols Arboretum Visitor Center\, 1610 Washington Heights. Ticket pick up is 5:00pm-6:00pm with showtime promptly at 6:30pm. For more information\, visit https://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb\n\nNo refunds or exchanges except in the event of a cancellation. A cancellation policy can be found at http://mbgna.umich.edu/shakespeare-arb UID:134908-21876693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134908 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T121614 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Faculty Recital: American Saxophone Academy DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to a recital of faculty from the American Saxophone Academy. Performers will include saxophonists Carrie Koffman\, Kenneth Tse\, Arno Bornkamp\, Timothy McAllister\, Chien-Kwan Lin\, Otis Murphy\, Walt Puyear\, Maria Torres Melgares\, and pianist Liz Ames.\n\nNow in our 13th year\, the American Saxophone Academy provides an exceptional solo and chamber music experience for advanced saxophonists\, including college and graduate students\, and professional players. This one-week program includes lessons\, master classes\, quartets\, and saxophone ensembles as well as networking with fellow saxophonists from around the world. UID:135978-21877606@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135978 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T120039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Melissa Ferrick DESCRIPTION:“When you think 'singer-songwriter\,' you think of an artist like Melissa Ferrick. Someone who can pick up an acoustic guitar and wow you with both their lyrical dexterity and instrumental prowess.” –American Songwriter\n\n30 years into a prolific career as a genre and gender-defying songwriter\, Melissa Ferrick continues to disrupt normative categorization. Indie\, Alternative\, Folk\, Punk….Melissa Ferrick won’t be labeled. With disarming wit and raw vulnerability\, every lyric in Ferrick’s immense catalog is an invitation to confession or catharsis. \nTo commemorate its 25th anniversary\, Ferrick has re-recorded her critically acclaimed album Everything I Need. “Just me and the guitar using live takes and no overdubs\,” Ferrick captures the emotional intensity that has become a signature of her live performances.\n\nFerrick’s impact reaches far beyond her music. As one of the few openly queer artists in the 1990s\, she navigated and challenged the sexism\, homophobia\, and rigid gender expectations of the music industry. Her trailblazing journey not only paved the way for future generations of artists but also created a space where they could express their identities and be celebrated on their own terms. Most recently\, Melissa launched Drive Music Agency (DMA)\, a booking agency and consulting company designed to help launch new acts in the indie scene. She is also a Professor of Practice at Northeastern University\, teaching courses in music business\, songwriting\, creative entrepreneurship\, demo recording and production\, and the psychology of creativity. Melissa was an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music from 2013 to 2019 and holds an Ed.M. from Harvard University. \n\nAs she continues to challenge conventions\, Melissa Ferrick continues to reinforce her genre-defying legacy with each new project. UID:133267-21872670@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133267 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T140629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T160000 SUMMARY:Other:KidSport Summer Camp DESCRIPTION:KidSport Summer Camps offers children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports\, individual sports\, team building games\, and other physical education activities in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. All children will have time in the pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and each afternoon\, Monday through Friday\, to work on water comfort. skills and safety. KidSport Inclusive is for all kids who do not require a high degree of personalized support to participate in large group activities. For more information and to register\, visit our website listed below. UID:135145-21876371@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Camp,Children LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250708T194743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T220000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Michigan League: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Another location for the AADL Summer Game is the Michigan League\, home to cool study spaces\, Maizie's Kitchen & Market\, water-bottle refill stations\, Campus Information Desk (Main Floor)\, and historic displays (see Floor 3). It's also the primary office space for the Resource Navigator team\, a group of students who help undergrads & grads find the spaces\, places\, and people they need on the Ann Arbor campus.\n\n*Stop by and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game\; (1) first location by the Main Floor Lobby\, on the bulletin board near the Info Desk\; (2) second location right inside the South Entrance doors near the accessibility door panel! (This is the entrance for the Mendelssohn Theater. nearest Rackham.)* Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\n\nKnow before you go\, especially over holiday weekends and during Art Fair! Check the League's building hours at uunions.umich.edu/league/ or use the Related Links on this page. UID:136138-21877906@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Outdoors LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875187@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874919@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21875420@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T160000 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:129602-21864175@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877408@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T121509 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T120000 SUMMARY:Other:In-Person Tour & Info Session DESCRIPTION:Visit Stamps and join us for a tour of our facilities\, info session\, and Q&\;A panel on undergraduate programs at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art &\; Design.\nEvents take place monthly on Fridays and last two hours. Listed start times are in Eastern US time.\nVisit our Admissions Events page to learn more about additional upcoming events. UID:135997-21877638@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135997 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873045@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T200000 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:84303-21621633@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:20250714T181505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2025 DESCRIPTION:Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative showcases the depth of artistic excellence and merit of contemporary art practices in Michigan and recognizes the creativity\, rigor and innovation of artists and collaboratives working in the region\, inspiring the next generations of artists in our state.\nIn the of fall of 2024\, Stamps Gallery announced an open call for artwork\, inviting emerging and mid-career contemporary artists from Michigan working in all types of media to apply. \nA shortlist of three artists were selected by a prominent national panel of jurors: Juana Williams\, art curator and writer based in Detroit\, Michigan\; Melinda Zacher Ronayne\, former director of visual arts at the Interlochen Center for the Arts\; and Parisa Ghaderi\, assistant professor of graphic design at Shoreline Community College and winner of the 2023 Envision: Michigan Artist Initiative Award. \nMeet the shortlisted finalist artists for Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2025:\nConor Fagan obtained his Master of Fine Arts degree at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in the spring of 2014. Among his many numerous awards and grants\, he has been one of twelve international artists selected to participate in The 31st annual International Symposium of Contemporary Art in Baie – Saint Paul\, Quebec\; a year-long artist in Residence at the Roswell artist-in-Residency in Roswell\, New Mexico\; and a featured artist at the 2020 Spring Break Art Show\, in New York\, New York. He has had solo shows with My Pet Ram and Gitler &\; in NYC\, and most recently has been featured and won an award at The 2025 Regional Show at the Dennos Museum and Cultural Center. He has works in numerous public collections including the Waterton - Global corporate collection\, the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art in Baei St Paul. His work has been collected privately both nationally and internationally. Currently\, he teaches and lives outside of Traverse City at Interlochen Arts Academy\, nestled among the trees\, rivers\, and lakes of northern Michigan.Katie Mongoven/上秋莲 is a Chinese American fiber artist from Washington\, DC\, based in Detroit\, MI. Her work investigates and fortifies the space between cultural dichotomies through multiple fiber processes. She received her BFA from the University of Michigan and MFA in Fiber from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, with the Surface Design Association’s Outstanding Student Award. She was a Roman J. Witt Visiting Artist at the University of Michigan\, a Windgate University Fellow at Arrowmont School of Arts &\; Crafts\, and the 2024 Barstow Artist-in-Residence at Central Michigan University. Other residencies attended include the California Institute of the Arts\, the University of Michigan\, Vermont Studio Center\, and forthcoming Stove Works (TN) in 2025. Solo and group exhibitions include Central Michigan University (MI)\, Playground Detroit (MI)\, Riffe Gallery (OH)\, and ROY G BIV Gallery (OH). She has public and corporate commissions at the Cranbrook Art Museum\, PayTile\, and Cross River Bank. Her work is held in public collections at Central Michigan University\, Summa Health\, and MetroHealth\, and in numerous private collections throughout the United States.Sara Nickleson is an artist\, curator\, and gallery director based in Detroit\, Michigan. She held the position of Senior Director at Library Street Collective gallery from 2016 to 2022. Prior to moving to Detroit\, Nickleson was the Head Curator and Director of Collections at the Design Exchange (DX) in Toronto\, Canada\, where she curated a number of internationally acclaimed exhibitions\, including This is Not a Toy\, The Politics of Fashion\, and 3DXL. Nickleson has written for a number of arts publications\, including exhibition catalogs (José Parlá: Polarities\; This is Not a Toy\; Coping Mechanisms\, Sam Durant: Iconoclasm) and artist monographs (Sam Friedman\, Tyrrell Winston). She has been a visiting curator and critic\, and was invited by the British Council to take part in their Design Connections symposium as part of London Design Week in 2015. Exhibitions of her artwork include a solo show at Louis Buhl &\; Co. (Detroit) as well as a number of group presentations. Nickleson received her BFA from the University of Windsor (Windsor\, Canada)\; a BID from the College for Creative Studies (Detroit\, MI)\; and an MFA in Painting from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills\, Michigan.\nFrom June 26 through August 2\, 2025\, Fagan\, Mongoven\, and Nickleson will present their work in a group exhibition at Stamps Gallery\, with logistical and curatorial support from the Gallery's professional staff.\n2025 Envision Awardee Named\nAt the exhibition's opening reception on June 26\, the jury reconvened to select the Envision 2025 Award recipient\, awarding Sara Nickleson a $5\,000 prize.\nIn a statement about Nickleson's work\, the jury noted: “Sara Nickleson’s ambitious paintings boldly invite us to explore our relationship with the unknown. At a time when the world is deeply divided\, when diverse perspectives and experiences are being weaponized by fear\, Nickleson’s paintings meticulously build another world - one mark\, one brush stroke at a time. Layering colors and mark-making that draw on prehistoric forms and symbols\, Nickleson seeks a new futurity that acknowledges the losses\, and co-existence that build on our differences and commonalities. Sara has been consistently building her visual vocabulary and we are excited to see where she will go next.” \nEnvision: The 2025 Michigan Artist Initiative is curated by Srimoyee Mitra with the assistance of Joe Rohrer. UID:129134-21862256@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129134 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250605T121507 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T170000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Stamps Gallery: AADL Summer Game DESCRIPTION:Stop by Stamps Gallery to enjoy the Envision: The 2025 Michigan Artist Initiative exhibition and find the code for the Ann Arbor District Library Summer Game! Participants enrolled in the Summer Game can redeem those codes for points\, badges\, and prizes awarded by the AADL. For Summer Game information and registration\, visit play.aadl.org.\nPlease note: Stamps Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday\, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.\, and until 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Our exhibition is open June 26 through August 2\, 2025. UID:136016-21877672@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875575@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250624T102322 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T124500 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch DESCRIPTION:German Faculty Mary Gell and Silvia Grzeskowiak will offer \"Deutschtisch\" to students of German 232 (Summer 2025) and to all interested German speakers on campus. \"Deutschtisch\" will take place on Fridays from 12-12:45 p.m. in the Michigan League Courtyard Garden. \n\nIn case of rain\, the meeting will convene in Maizies. UID:136207-21878020@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136207 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:European,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany,Humanities,International,Language LOCATION:Michigan League - Courtyard Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T144046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T123000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness Guided Meditation DESCRIPTION:Heartfulness Guided Meditation is a weekly\, drop-in program designed to help you Mental well-being. \n\nAll U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to participate in guided meditation practice with a trainer every Friday at noon over Zoom (details to join are provided below). No prior experience with meditation is required. \n\n*What will you learn?*\n\nThe guided meditation practice involves three simple steps: relaxation\, rejuvenation\, and meditation.\n\nRelaxation brings your body to a calm\, steady posture creating a stillness at the physical level\, and prepares the mind for meditation. We follow this with a rejuvenation method to detox the mind to let go of stress and complex emotions\, and will leave you feeling light and refreshed. Lastly\, learning to meditate by being mindful of your heart will connect you with yourself by listening to your heart’s voice. \n\n*Why Meditate?*\n\nWhile physical fitness keeps our bodies in shape\, meditation is an exercise for the mind and mental wellness. In addition to the measurable benefits mentally and physically\, many people benefit from an unquantifiable inner poise and harmony. \n\n*Please take Learn to Meditate session if you are new to the practice. These sessions are offered Monthly.* https://events.umich.edu/event/128708\n\n*Event Details*\n\nHeartfulness Guided Meditation \nFridays from 12-12:30 p.m. ET (except during university season days / holidays)\nJoin Via Zoom Meeting\nRegister to receive Passcode (see “Related links”\n\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by ITS Teaching & Learning and provided at no cost by heartfulness.org. UID:88544-21865095@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/88544 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR