Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Detroit Engagement Training Workshop Series (October 14, 2017 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/44695 44695-9966110@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 14, 2017 9:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

In partnership with The Ginsberg Center, U-M Libraries, Office of Metropolitan Impact and Community Engaged Academic Learning, and Masters of Arts in Community Based Education, the University of Michigan Detroit Center is offering three engagement training workshops. This series provides a training program geared towards members of the university community interested in capacity building, volunteering, problem-solving, and project development in the city of Detroit.

With the University’s bicentennial celebration in mind, these workshops will provide participants with insight and understanding of the options, opportunities and challenges as they relate to engaging with the city of Detroit.

Participants will learn about best practices of engagement, volunteering, and the history of the Detroit. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour the city, meet civic and community leaders, and learn how to best engage with the city according to their interests and abilities.

The workshop dates are as follows:
- Saturday, October 14, 2017 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday, November 11, 2017 |– 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Includes a tour of Detroit)
- Saturday, December 2, 2017 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Registration is available online, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Feodies Shipp (dini@umich.edu).

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:11:37 -0400 2017-10-14T09:00:00-04:00 2017-10-14T13:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Workshop / Seminar detroit
Detroiters Speak: Reclaiming the Commons (November 7, 2017 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/45610 45610-10234579@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 7:00pm
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: Semester in Detroit

Co-curated this semester by Diana Copeland, Will Copeland and Craig Regester, this interactive public course will focus in the first three sessions on the interconnected crises facing everyday Detroiters around water shutoffs, home foreclosures, public schooling, labor and gentrification.

In the last five sessions, however, we'll turn to an exploration and further creative development of the many grassroots community responses happening in Detroit that are pushing back against efforts to privatize practically everything in the City.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:08:09 -0400 2017-11-07T19:00:00-05:00 2017-11-07T21:00:00-05:00 Detroit Center Semester in Detroit Lecture / Discussion Reclaiming the Commons Flyer
Detroit Engagement Training Workshop Series (November 11, 2017 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/44695 44695-9966111@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 11, 2017 9:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

In partnership with The Ginsberg Center, U-M Libraries, Office of Metropolitan Impact and Community Engaged Academic Learning, and Masters of Arts in Community Based Education, the University of Michigan Detroit Center is offering three engagement training workshops. This series provides a training program geared towards members of the university community interested in capacity building, volunteering, problem-solving, and project development in the city of Detroit.

With the University’s bicentennial celebration in mind, these workshops will provide participants with insight and understanding of the options, opportunities and challenges as they relate to engaging with the city of Detroit.

Participants will learn about best practices of engagement, volunteering, and the history of the Detroit. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour the city, meet civic and community leaders, and learn how to best engage with the city according to their interests and abilities.

The workshop dates are as follows:
- Saturday, October 14, 2017 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday, November 11, 2017 |– 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Includes a tour of Detroit)
- Saturday, December 2, 2017 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Registration is available online, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Feodies Shipp (dini@umich.edu).

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:11:37 -0400 2017-11-11T09:00:00-05:00 2017-11-11T15:00:00-05:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Workshop / Seminar detroit
Summer Opportunity Fair (November 30, 2017 10:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/46979 46979-10714033@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 30, 2017 10:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

The U-M Center for Educational Outreach and the U-M Detroit Center have partnered to provide exposure to the multiple summer academic opportunities (camps, research, exposure programs, etc.) that the University of Michigan has available for middle and high school students through the various units and departments on campus.

We are inviting individuals that work or volunteer in youth services areas (school administrators, teachers, counselors and leaders of community youth organizations) to come learn about the programs available for the young people they work with.

The event will include a poster fair, presentations, opportunities to meet and network with University Faculty, Staff, and Students and a lunch.

We encourage you to join us for a great day of learning and networking. To RSVP for the Fair, please click the link below.

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Fair / Festival Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:09:09 -0500 2017-11-30T10:00:00-05:00 2017-11-30T14:00:00-05:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Fair / Festival Summer Opportunities Fair
Detroit Engagement Training Workshop Series (December 2, 2017 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/44695 44695-9966112@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 2, 2017 9:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

In partnership with The Ginsberg Center, U-M Libraries, Office of Metropolitan Impact and Community Engaged Academic Learning, and Masters of Arts in Community Based Education, the University of Michigan Detroit Center is offering three engagement training workshops. This series provides a training program geared towards members of the university community interested in capacity building, volunteering, problem-solving, and project development in the city of Detroit.

With the University’s bicentennial celebration in mind, these workshops will provide participants with insight and understanding of the options, opportunities and challenges as they relate to engaging with the city of Detroit.

Participants will learn about best practices of engagement, volunteering, and the history of the Detroit. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour the city, meet civic and community leaders, and learn how to best engage with the city according to their interests and abilities.

The workshop dates are as follows:
- Saturday, October 14, 2017 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday, November 11, 2017 |– 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Includes a tour of Detroit)
- Saturday, December 2, 2017 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Registration is available online, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Feodies Shipp (dini@umich.edu).

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:11:37 -0400 2017-12-02T09:00:00-05:00 2017-12-02T13:00:00-05:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Workshop / Seminar detroit
Noel Night (December 2, 2017 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/47141 47141-10801978@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 2, 2017 5:00pm
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

ABOUT: Since December 1973, Noel Night has been an annual holiday event across Detroit’s cultural center – better known as Midtown. Usually falling on the first Saturday of December, this “Open House” style event features admission to many of Detroit’s well-known educational and cultural institutions for activities such as music, dancing, family fun, arts and crafts, shopping and more.

DETROIT CENTER INVOLVEMENT:
• Open Mic Holiday Karaoke | 5;7 p.m.
• Holiday Karaoke Singing Competition | 7;8:30 p.m.
• Judging and Award Presentation | 8:30-9 p.m.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

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Other Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:51:25 -0500 2017-12-02T17:00:00-05:00 2017-12-02T21:00:00-05:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Other NOEL
Eye On Detroit: The Automation Apocalypse (February 8, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/49179 49179-11386615@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 8, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

The world of work is changing dramatically. Robots and algorithms are projected to take over many jobs humans currently have. As this scenario plays out the City of Detroit is challenged by a skills gap in the current workforce. Join us as we discuss the options and opportunities for Detroiters to gain the skills of the future and the challenges facing the City in providing the necessary training.

The following panelists will be featured:
-Chad Livengood, Crain Publications
-Patrick Beal, Detroit Training Center
-Krista McKinney, Randolph Career and Tech Center
-John Austin, Michigan Economic Center

The event will be moderated by UM Professor Jeff DeGraff.

RSVP at http://myumi.ch/6kbzb.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:28:19 -0500 2018-02-08T18:00:00-05:00 2018-02-08T20:00:00-05:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Lecture / Discussion Promotional flyer for Eye On Detroit: The Automation Apocalypse event
Eye on Detroit | #MeToo: What Now? (March 29, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/49694 49694-11498711@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 29, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

The #MeToo movement has caused significant reverberations across a variety of industries. The discussion of sexual harassment and assault has led to the identification and downfall of many abusers, and those who cover for them. The question now is how to proceed? How is momentum continued and what is next for the movement? Is there a role for men in this moment and what does it look like? Join us for a conversation on this topic and more.

Panelists:
- Janet Watkins, President, AAUW Detroit
- Nicole Denson, Associate Director of Advocacy Services at Wayne County SAFE
- David Betts, Principal Investigator UM OIE
- Samara Hough, Career and Educational Counselor at UM CEW

Moderator: Kaaren Williamsen, SAPAC

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:23:40 -0500 2018-03-29T18:00:00-04:00 2018-03-29T20:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Lecture / Discussion metoo
Campus Community Visit (May 21, 2018 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/51211 51211-12021429@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, May 21, 2018 8:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

The University of Michigan Detroit Center's Community Campus Visits program provides the opportunity for Detroit area community leaders to visit the University's campus in Ann Arbor. This visit includes bus transportation from Detroit to Ann Arbor, a walking tour, student panel discussion, faculty panel/presentation, and information fair.

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Other Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:20:22 -0400 2018-05-21T08:00:00-04:00 2018-05-21T17:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Other campus-community
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Equity in Action (June 5, 2018 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52282 52282-12587677@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

Beyond the Ivory Tower provides an opportunity for academic and community stakeholders to share experiences and research on how to utilize the assets and overcome challenges of an urban setting to create or enhance mutually beneficial partnerships.

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Conference / Symposium Thu, 10 May 2018 09:24:35 -0400 2018-06-05T08:00:00-04:00 2018-06-05T18:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Conference / Symposium banner
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Equity in Action (June 5, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52432 52432-12714439@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 9:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: Poverty Solutions

Beyond the Ivory Tower provides an opportunity for academic and community stakeholders to share experiences and research on how to utilize the assets and overcome challenges of an urban setting to create or enhance mutually beneficial partnerships.

The goal of this two-day mini conference is to build and strengthen community-university relationships examine multiple perspectives of community/university relationships, and create/strengthen community-university partnerships.

Keynote Speaker | Anika Goss-Foster
Anika Goss-Foster is the Executive Director of the Detroit Future City (DFC) Implementation Office. In this role, Anika leads a dynamic team of experts to implement the DFC Strategic Framework, the guide to decision-making and investment in Detroit. She also directs all partnerships, project initiatives, investments and funding opportunities for the DFC Implementation Office.

June 5 | Featured Breakout Sessions
Best Practices for Creating Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Barbara Israel & Angela Reyes

Detroit | University of Michigan Partnership on Jobs, People, Places
Kristen Kerecman, Joshua Rivera, Ashley McLeod, David Williams

June 6 | Lightning Talks
Evaluating Success in Community-University Partnerships
Laurie Lachance & Zachary Rowe

Developing & Sustaining Physical Activity Interventions in Urban Communities
Amy Schultz & Cindy Gamboa

Enhancing Capacity of Community-University Development
Carol Gray & Suzanne Cleage
Setting Priorities for Community Health Programs in Minority and Underserved Communities
Meghan Spiroff & Zachary Rowe

Shifting from “Community-placed” to “Community-based” Research to Advance Health Equity:
Lessons Learned from the Housing, Heatwaves and Health: Increasing Climate Resiliency in Detroit (HHH) Partnership
Todd Zielger & Zachary Rowe

Community Action to Promote Healthy Environments – Air Quality in Detroit
Kristina Rice
Sponsors

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University of Michigan
Office of the Vice Provost for Global and Engaged Education, University of Michigan
Knight Fund at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan

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Conference / Symposium Tue, 22 May 2018 12:25:05 -0400 2018-06-05T09:00:00-04:00 2018-06-05T16:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center Poverty Solutions Conference / Symposium Image of U-M tower
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Equity in Action (June 6, 2018 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52282 52282-12587679@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 8:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

Beyond the Ivory Tower provides an opportunity for academic and community stakeholders to share experiences and research on how to utilize the assets and overcome challenges of an urban setting to create or enhance mutually beneficial partnerships.

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Conference / Symposium Thu, 10 May 2018 09:24:35 -0400 2018-06-06T08:00:00-04:00 2018-06-06T18:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Conference / Symposium banner
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Equity in Action (June 6, 2018 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/52432 52432-12714440@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 9:00am
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: Poverty Solutions

Beyond the Ivory Tower provides an opportunity for academic and community stakeholders to share experiences and research on how to utilize the assets and overcome challenges of an urban setting to create or enhance mutually beneficial partnerships.

The goal of this two-day mini conference is to build and strengthen community-university relationships examine multiple perspectives of community/university relationships, and create/strengthen community-university partnerships.

Keynote Speaker | Anika Goss-Foster
Anika Goss-Foster is the Executive Director of the Detroit Future City (DFC) Implementation Office. In this role, Anika leads a dynamic team of experts to implement the DFC Strategic Framework, the guide to decision-making and investment in Detroit. She also directs all partnerships, project initiatives, investments and funding opportunities for the DFC Implementation Office.

June 5 | Featured Breakout Sessions
Best Practices for Creating Mutually Beneficial Partnerships
Barbara Israel & Angela Reyes

Detroit | University of Michigan Partnership on Jobs, People, Places
Kristen Kerecman, Joshua Rivera, Ashley McLeod, David Williams

June 6 | Lightning Talks
Evaluating Success in Community-University Partnerships
Laurie Lachance & Zachary Rowe

Developing & Sustaining Physical Activity Interventions in Urban Communities
Amy Schultz & Cindy Gamboa

Enhancing Capacity of Community-University Development
Carol Gray & Suzanne Cleage
Setting Priorities for Community Health Programs in Minority and Underserved Communities
Meghan Spiroff & Zachary Rowe

Shifting from “Community-placed” to “Community-based” Research to Advance Health Equity:
Lessons Learned from the Housing, Heatwaves and Health: Increasing Climate Resiliency in Detroit (HHH) Partnership
Todd Zielger & Zachary Rowe

Community Action to Promote Healthy Environments – Air Quality in Detroit
Kristina Rice
Sponsors

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University of Michigan
Office of the Vice Provost for Global and Engaged Education, University of Michigan
Knight Fund at the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan

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Conference / Symposium Tue, 22 May 2018 12:25:05 -0400 2018-06-06T09:00:00-04:00 2018-06-06T17:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center Poverty Solutions Conference / Symposium Image of U-M tower
Concert of Colors | Wolverine Outdoor Stage (July 14, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52732 52732-12976285@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, July 14, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival. It is produced by the Arab American National Museum with partners including the University of Michigan Detroit Center, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS and Midtown Detroit Inc.

DETROIT CENTER & WOLVERINE OUTDOOR STAGE: Beginning in 2011, the University of Michigan Detroit Center began hosting the outdoor portion of the festival, now known as the Wolverine Outdoor Stage (WOS). In the spirit of the festival, the WOS offers a diverse collection of music that continues to draw larger crowds with each passing year. The Wolverine Outdoor Stage is located in the Sonick Courtyard behind the U-M Detroit Center/Orchestra Place building.

For more information about this year's lineup, visit: detroitcenter.umich.edu/concert-of-colors

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Performance Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:43:15 -0400 2018-07-14T13:00:00-04:00 2018-07-14T22:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Performance hotsauce
Concert of Colors | Wolverine Outdoor Stage (July 15, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/52732 52732-12976286@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, July 15, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Detroit Center
Organized By: University of Michigan Detroit Center

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: The Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival. It is produced by the Arab American National Museum with partners including the University of Michigan Detroit Center, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS and Midtown Detroit Inc.

DETROIT CENTER & WOLVERINE OUTDOOR STAGE: Beginning in 2011, the University of Michigan Detroit Center began hosting the outdoor portion of the festival, now known as the Wolverine Outdoor Stage (WOS). In the spirit of the festival, the WOS offers a diverse collection of music that continues to draw larger crowds with each passing year. The Wolverine Outdoor Stage is located in the Sonick Courtyard behind the U-M Detroit Center/Orchestra Place building.

For more information about this year's lineup, visit: detroitcenter.umich.edu/concert-of-colors

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Performance Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:43:15 -0400 2018-07-15T13:00:00-04:00 2018-07-15T22:00:00-04:00 Detroit Center University of Michigan Detroit Center Performance hotsauce