Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. U-M MLK Symposium Cross-Campus Planning Meeting (September 21, 2017 11:45am) https://events.umich.edu/event/44869 44869-9992122@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 21, 2017 11:45am
Location: Trotter Multicultural Center
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

YOU’RE INVITED!

The University of Michigan Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium is proudly one of the largest commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. across the country. The symposium consists of a keynote memorial lecture public event the morning of the MLK holiday (January 15) [open to the public, not ticketed]. The efforts to determine the symposium theme, the artwork for the event booklet, and speakers for the symposium are determined from a dedicated group of students, faculty, staff and administrators across campus.

We welcome any interested individuals who are passionate about social justice, civil and human rights, and UM’s role in creating a dynamic program that honors Dr. King to attend our monthly meetings. They are informal, please attend when you would like. Each meeting focuses on finalizing a piece of the symposium events, sharing department or org events, and always reflecting on current affairs, with an emphasis on mindfulness and community.

STUDENTS! (undergrad, grad, professional, etc) We need your voice at the table!

More information about putting your event in the booklet or online, the history of speakers, and other ways to get involved, please visit mlksymposium.umich.edu hosted and sponsored by the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI).

Please email mlksymposiuminfo@umich.edu if you plan on attending an upcoming meeting, so that we may have an accurate food count.

The theme for the 2018 Symposium is The Fierce Urgency of Now. This theme calls us to claim ownership of the challenges we face and not leave it for future generations to address. Amidst technological advancements and increased global connections, much work still needs to be done to heal the wounds of our past, and resolve the injustices of our present. The Fierce Urgency of Now compels us to not only act, but to also acknowledge that the absence of action and the continuation of silence, serves to bring us deeper into the shadows of division.

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Meeting Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:19:33 -0400 2017-09-21T11:45:00-04:00 2017-09-21T13:00:00-04:00 Trotter Multicultural Center Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Meeting mlk
First Generation Student Gateway Open House (October 2, 2017 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/44807 44807-9980577@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 2, 2017 4:00pm
Location: Student Activities Building
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

We are excited to announce the opening of the First Generation Student Gateway and would like to invite you to the Gateway Open House. With its home in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), the First Generation Student Gateway serves as a starting point to get connected to resources and support for students who are the first in their families en route to a bachelor's degree and their allies. The open house will be on October 2 from 4-6 in OAMI. Students, faculty, and staff alike are welcome to attend, enjoy some snacks, and engage with the space.

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Reception / Open House Fri, 22 Sep 2017 13:31:16 -0400 2017-10-02T16:00:00-04:00 2017-10-02T18:00:00-04:00 Student Activities Building Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Reception / Open House first-Gen
Tips and Tools for Hosting a U-M MLK Symposium Event (November 7, 2017 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46404 46404-10478330@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 6:00pm
Location: Student Activities Building
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

We are writing to invite you to participate in furthering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through your engagement in the 2018 U-M MLK Symposium.

The MLK Symposium coordinators and student interns are hosting a workshop to help you with your MLK Symposium event. The evening will consist of:

+Concrete tips and tools to help you succeed (locations for hosting events, what orgs you can collaborate with)
+Strategic marketing techniques and how to manage logistics
+List of grants across campus to apply for funding to support your program
+Examples of past events (both small and large)
+Connecting and networking with others dedicated to social justice across campus

If this interests you, RSVP here: https://goo.gl/forms/TXdAtiei57May23t2

Feel free to forward this invitation on to others.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:58:37 -0400 2017-11-07T18:00:00-05:00 2017-11-07T19:30:00-05:00 Student Activities Building Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Workshop / Seminar MLK Tips flyer
Ragas in Autumn (November 17, 2017 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46692 46692-10581048@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 17, 2017 6:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

An evening of Hindustani Classical music where Mr. Abhik Mukherjee will be playing the sitar (an ancient Indian Classical stringed instrument) and Mr. Amit K. Chatterjee will be accompanying him on the tabla (Indian percussion).

Hindustani (Indian) classical music is developed through two interwoven elements: raga and tala. Raga is the melodic element and is crafted by improvisation on fixed patterns of ascent and descent. Conversely, tala is the rhythmic structure on which the melody is laid.

Hindu philosophy provides a spiritual parallel through which the listener can experience the melding of raga-tala. Shiva, god of time, represents the stable rhythm of the tala, while Shakti, the goddess of creation, is the melodic dance over the rhythm. Through the play of Shiva and Shakti the universe is born and reborn across cosmic time. The blend of raga-tala represents this play.

Hindustani classical music also draws inspiration from the hours of the day. Every day is divided into eight sections (ashta prahar), with each three-hour section having certain ragas best suited to its mood.

In this concert evening ragas will be performed that, through the versatile structure of raga-tala, will encourage the audience to experience the range of emotions associated with this time of the day.

Abhik Mukherjee is a Kolkata-born sitar player of the Etawah-Imdadkhani gharana. Some of his memorable concerts include performances for the inauguration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial (Washington D.C.); at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City); at the Indian Habitat Center (Delhi); on Doordarshan (Kolkata); and a summer tour of Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. Abhik currently lives in New York City and is a founding member of Brooklyn Raga Massive, an Indian classical music artists’ collective.

This is a free event where the audience gets to interact with the artists one on one after the performance!

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Performance Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:05:41 -0500 2017-11-17T18:00:00-05:00 2017-11-17T20:00:00-05:00 Michigan League Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Performance Ragas in Autumn
FRAME Salon Series (January 22, 2018 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/48120 48120-11180663@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 22, 2018 7:00pm
Location: 202 S. Thayer
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

A series of open dialogues around contemporary visual art, performance, and identity offered by the U-M Institute for the Humanities and UMS. Discussions will be hosted by Detroit-based performance artist and U-M alumna Jennifer Harge and by art critic, curator, and co-founder of ARTS.BLACK Taylor Renee Aldridge. Harge, Aldridge, and a panel of discussants will attend performances from the UMS season, as well as exhibitions at the U-M Institute for the Humanities. In open discussions, they will respond to the exhibitions and performances, exploring how visual art and performance can be used as a tool for disrupting, organizing, lamenting, and building counter-narrative in response to the status quo.

Presented in collaboration with Harge Dance Stories, ARTS. BLACK, U-M Institute for the Humanities, the U-M Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives, and the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 04 Jan 2018 13:51:53 -0500 2018-01-22T19:00:00-05:00 2018-01-22T20:30:00-05:00 202 S. Thayer Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Lecture / Discussion Taylor Aldrige and Jennifer Harge
Mentoring Symposium (January 24, 2018 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/46459 46459-10498319@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

Campus wide Mentoring Symposium narrating the story of mentoring at the University of Michigan. Showcasing the variety of mentoring programs that have emerged over the years to facilitate student success and retention. The symposium will offer faculty​, staff​ and students engaged in mentoring a chance to share promising practices and connect with peers and colleagues.

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Conference / Symposium Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:39:24 -0400 2018-01-24T13:00:00-05:00 2018-01-24T17:30:00-05:00 Michigan Union Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Conference / Symposium Michigan Union
Our Love is Beyond Your Imagination: SAPAC CORE Presents Alex & Effee (February 9, 2018 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/49228 49228-11397800@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 9, 2018 6:30pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

Please join SAPAC's Consent, Outreach, and Relationship Education (CORE) Volunteer Program in welcoming Alex and Effee to campus for a talk about the intersection of queer, trans, and PoC identity and healthy relationships. Following the event, there will be a QTPOC safe space and refreshments will be served. We will be in the Anderson Room of the Michigan Union!

Interested in learning more about our speakers? Please visit alexandeffee.com

Cosponsored by the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), University of Michigan Spectrum Center, and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA). Thank you!

Artwork by: Wang Zhao

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 02 Feb 2018 11:48:08 -0500 2018-02-09T18:30:00-05:00 2018-02-09T20:00:00-05:00 Michigan Union Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Lecture / Discussion Alex and Effee Illustration
CMENAS Event. Salts of the Earth with Zamzam and Honey: Spoken Word Performances by Poet Mohja Kahf (March 23, 2018 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/47323 47323-10866236@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 23, 2018 4:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

March 23, 2018, 4:00-6:00 pm
Syrian Dreams-Siren Blasts
Kahf will share her poetry on Syria and exile, Hagar and Sarah, the little mosque on the corner, and big white granny panties. Kahf's poetry performance explodes on stage in living color and inspires audience participation.

March 24, 2018, 6:00-8:00 pm
Poems of Hagar & Her Sisters
Kahf will read and perform from her Hagar Poems, which received an Honorable Mention in the 2017 Arab American Book Award.

Kahf is a Safe Zone ally for LGBTQ folk.

This event is part of Arab Heritage Month at the University of Michigan.

Cosponsors:
Department of American Culture, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Center for Arab American Studies, Islamic Studies Program, Department of Near Eastern Studies, Middle East and Arab Network, Students Organizing for Syria, Yoni Ki Baat, Michigan Refugee Assistance Program, Students for International Refugee Awareness, Students Allied for Freedom and Equality, Department of Comparative Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, Helen Zell Writers' Program, Department of Women's Studies, OAMI, Global Scholars Program, Multi Ethnic Student Affairs, Unitarian Universalist Justice for the Middle East Group, Center for World Performance Studies, Residential College, Program in Transcultural Studies, Conflict & Peace Initiative

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Performance Thu, 22 Mar 2018 16:32:11 -0400 2018-03-23T16:00:00-04:00 2018-03-23T18:00:00-04:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Performance image
The (R) evolutionary MLK: Learning from His Last Year April 4, 1967- April 4, 1968 (April 4, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/51280 51280-12032776@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Trotter Multicultural Center
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

Join us for this community event that will examine and explore the last year of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life with speeches, videos, songs and discussion, especially drawing upon his legendary "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech given on April 3,1968, the evening before he was assassinated.
Refreshments will be provided for this campus and community gathering.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 21 Mar 2018 13:08:07 -0400 2018-04-04T18:00:00-04:00 2018-04-04T20:00:00-04:00 Trotter Multicultural Center Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Lecture / Discussion
Exploring the Pain of Erik Killmonger (April 12, 2018 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/51382 51382-12089632@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 12, 2018 6:00pm
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI)

Join us for an interactive presentation and dialogue with Dr. Daniel Black, author of The Coming, an account of the trauma and triumph of Africans aboard a slave ship in the 16th century and Full Professor at Clark Atlanta University.

The discussion will focus on the pain and challenges that we face today as a result of the Middle Passage and continued injustices.

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Lecture / Discussion Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:13:54 -0400 2018-04-12T18:00:00-04:00 2018-04-12T19:30:00-04:00 Michigan League Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Lecture / Discussion killmonger event