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:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871246@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871734@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869101@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:132161-21870480@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855060@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867090@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868401@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T112226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Central Campus Residential Development Furniture Fair DESCRIPTION:Help us select furniture for new residence halls. \n\nSurvey instructions: Please provide your feedback about the furniture options. The number on each piece of furniture corresponds to the number of a survey question. The survey questions are in numerical order and you may use the back and next buttons to locate specific pieces to provide feedback. UID:133349-21872797@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133349 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Capital Project,Free,In Person,Staff LOCATION:Bursley Hall - Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T100102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Democracy's Information Dilemma DESCRIPTION:What do we know about the connection between information and democracy\, both domestically and globally? Democracy’s Information Dilemma confronts this question by investigating why democracy depends on accessible and reliable information\, and how disinformation can undermine democracy.\n\nExperts will explore the ways the new information environment influences democratic participation—and how local journalism and education can empower citizens with knowledge.\n\nThis forum unites researchers and practitioners to work towards solutions to build a sustainable information environment for a thriving democracy.\n\nhttps://democracy.umich.edu/events/democracys-information-dilemma/ UID:134002-21873780@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134002 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:conference,Food,Free,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Media,Politics,Public Policy,symposium LOCATION:Jeff T. Blau Hall - Blau Colloquium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21866999@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872219@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 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:129602-21864090@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863782@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T143946 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Zumba Gold DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. This class is open to everyone. Come dance to a fusion of Latin and international music at a modified intensity. It's a fun experience and great workout for all the elements of fitness: cardiovascular\, muscular conditioning\, flexibility\, and balance. No experience necessary! Please check in with the instructor to discuss modifications if needed. UID:131679-21869011@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131679 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T092035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Anti-Racism Graduate Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opportunity to meet selected grantees of the 2024 Anti-Racism Graduate Research Grants. Sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the Anti-Racism Collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID)\, the grant program supports engagement in research projects focused on racism\, racial equity\, and racial justice while advancing graduate student progress toward a degree.In the fourth year of this program\, over $94\,000 was awarded to 36 students for their research projects. In this hybrid event\, attendees will engage with graduate student grantees about their research. Click here to view all the 2024 grantees' project abstracts.Location: Hybrid - Rackham Amphitheater (4th floor)\nPresensters: Abraham Alzoubi (MA Student in Architecture) - Contested Spaces: Land Struggle and Commoning in Detroit and the West BankSarah Day Dayon (PhD Student in Educational Studies\, Teaching and Teacher Education) - An Exploration of What Allows Teachers of Color to Stay\, Thrive\, and Sustain Themselves in Educational SpacesDaisy Haas and Safron Milne (PhD Students in Chemistry) - Exploring the Experiences of Chemistry GSIs with Pedagogical Commitments for Equity at Institutions with Varying DEI PoliticsCassidy Pyle (PhD Student in Information) - Investigating Discussions of Affirmative Action on Social MediaJustin Thompson\, Lashaun Jackson\, and Sami Maldonado (MS Students in Environment and Sustainability) - Nurturing Roots of Justice: Integrating Equity and Environmental Stewardship into Michigan’s Food System EducationFadilat Olasupo (PhD Student in Sociology) - American Dreams and Realities: Nigerian Immigrants and the Fight Against Racial Inequality in the U.S.Abigail Merolle (MS Student in Environmental Justice) - Building a Framework for Manoomin Restoration and Conservation in the Great Lakes Region\nModerators:Alford Young\, Jr.\, Faculty Director of the Anti-Racism collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor\, Edgar G. Epps Collegiate Professor of Sociology\, Professor of Sociology\, Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Professor of Public Policy\, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor\, University of MichiganEthriam Brammer\, Assistant Dean\, Horace H Rackham School of Graduate Studies\, University of MichiganDanielle Maxwell\, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry\, University of Detroit Mercy.\nSponsors:National Center for Institutional DiversityRackham Graduate School UID:133759-21873516@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133759 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T092035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Anti-Racism Graduate Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opportunity to meet selected grantees of the 2024 Anti-Racism Graduate Research Grants. Sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the Anti-Racism Collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID)\, the grant program supports engagement in research projects focused on racism\, racial equity\, and racial justice while advancing graduate student progress toward a degree.In the fourth year of this program\, over $94\,000 was awarded to 36 students for their research projects. In this hybrid event\, attendees will engage with graduate student grantees about their research. Click here to view all the 2024 grantees' project abstracts.Location: Hybrid - Rackham Amphitheater (4th floor)\nPresensters: Abraham Alzoubi (MA Student in Architecture) - Contested Spaces: Land Struggle and Commoning in Detroit and the West BankSarah Day Dayon (PhD Student in Educational Studies\, Teaching and Teacher Education) - An Exploration of What Allows Teachers of Color to Stay\, Thrive\, and Sustain Themselves in Educational SpacesDaisy Haas and Safron Milne (PhD Students in Chemistry) - Exploring the Experiences of Chemistry GSIs with Pedagogical Commitments for Equity at Institutions with Varying DEI PoliticsCassidy Pyle (PhD Student in Information) - Investigating Discussions of Affirmative Action on Social MediaJustin Thompson\, Lashaun Jackson\, and Sami Maldonado (MS Students in Environment and Sustainability) - Nurturing Roots of Justice: Integrating Equity and Environmental Stewardship into Michigan’s Food System EducationFadilat Olasupo (PhD Student in Sociology) - American Dreams and Realities: Nigerian Immigrants and the Fight Against Racial Inequality in the U.S.Abigail Merolle (MS Student in Environmental Justice) - Building a Framework for Manoomin Restoration and Conservation in the Great Lakes Region\nModerators:Alford Young\, Jr.\, Faculty Director of the Anti-Racism collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor\, Edgar G. Epps Collegiate Professor of Sociology\, Professor of Sociology\, Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Professor of Public Policy\, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor\, University of MichiganEthriam Brammer\, Assistant Dean\, Horace H Rackham School of Graduate Studies\, University of MichiganDanielle Maxwell\, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry\, University of Detroit Mercy.\nSponsors:National Center for Institutional DiversityRackham Graduate School UID:133759-21873517@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133759 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:4th Floor Amphitheater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T161316 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:2025 ARC Graduate Research Showcase DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an opportunity to meet selected grantees of the 2024 Anti-Racism Graduate Research Grants. Sponsored by Rackham Graduate School and the Anti-Racism Collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID)\, the grant program supports engagement in research projects focused on racism\, racial equity\, and racial justice while advancing graduate student progress toward a degree.\n\nIn the fourth year of this program\, over $94\,000 was awarded to 36 students for their research projects. In this hybrid event\, attendees will engage with graduate student grantees about their research. Click here to view all the 2024 grantees' project abstracts.\n\n\nPanelist:\n\nAbraham Alzoubi (MA Student in Architecture)\nContested Spaces: Land Struggle and Commoning in Detroit and the West Bank\n\nSarah Day Dayon (PhD Student in Educational Studies\, Teaching and Teacher Education) \nAn Exploration of What Allows Teachers of Color to Stay\, Thrive\, and Sustain Themselves in Educational Spaces\n\nCassidy Pyle (PhD Student in Information)\nInvestigating Discussions of Affirmative Action on Social Media\n\nFadilat Olasupo (PhD Student in Sociology)\nAmerican Dreams and Realities: Nigerian Immigrants and the Fight Against Racial Inequality in the U.S.\n\nAbigail Merolle (MS Student in Environmental Justice)\nBuilding a Framework for Manoomin Restoration and Conservation in the Great Lakes Region\n\nDavinia Rodriguez-Wilhelm (PhD Student in Higher Education)\nUnveiling Educational Gatekeeping and Supports: High School Teachers’ Recommendation Policies and Practices for Black and Latinx Students\n\nDaisy Haas and Safron Milne (PhD Students in Chemistry)\nExploring the Experiences of Chemistry GSIs with Pedagogical Commitments for Equity at Institutions with Varying DEI Politics\n\nJustin Thompson\, Lashaun Jackson\, and Sami Maldonado (MS Students in Environment and Sustainability) \nNurturing Roots of Justice: Integrating Equity and Environmental Stewardship into Michigan’s Food System Education\n\nModerators:\n \nAlford Young\, Jr.\, Faculty Director of the Anti-Racism collaborative at the National Center for Institutional Diversity\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor\, Edgar G. Epps Collegiate Professor of Sociology\, Professor of Sociology\, Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies\, Professor of Public Policy\, University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor\n\nEthriam Brammer\, Assistant Dean\, Rackham Graduate School\nDanielle Maxwell\, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Detroit Mercy. UID:134214-21874000@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134214 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Diversity Equity and Inclusion LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818081@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T092034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Building intercultural competence DESCRIPTION:Interacting effectively across cultural differences and similarities are skills essential in a multicultural world. This track provides a solid foundation in the skills and attitudes needed for intercultural competence and will guide participants to practice self-exploration\, self-reflection and action planning. UID:126521-21865270@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/126521 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T092035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:In-person Arabic Placement test_April 3\, 2025 (10:00am-1:00pm) DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Arabic Placement TestAbout the testThe test is approximately two hours and a half in length\, and it is composed of three portions:a. The writing portion is completed on paper and it is worth a total of 100 points.b. The reading portion is completed on 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: a. Students who receive 60% or above will be placed in Arabic 401 and thus placed out of the language requirement.b. Students who are not able to write in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) do not need to take the placement test and they will be advised to enroll in Arabic 101.Where can I view my results?c. Placement results are posted within 7 business days after the test.d. 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.Important information about the test* 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 Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)\, 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 are offered ONLY in the Fall semester\, and Arabic 102\, 202\, 402\, 504\, 511 are ONLY offered in the Winter semester.* Arabic 103 (the equivalent of Arabic 101 & 102\, combined) may be offered in the Spring/Summer sessions.* Arabic 203 (the equivalent of Arabic 201 & 202\, combined) is offered in the Spring/Summer sessions.If you have questions regarding the placement test\, please contact the program director at\, mesarabicprogram@umich.edu.\n UID:131171-21867901@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131171 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1500 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Language Resource Center) (MAC Lab) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867488@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 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:84303-21621560@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:20250403T102034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ADGPE Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Wellness & Social Day DESCRIPTION: The University of Michigan College of Engineering and the Office of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Professional Education invite you to participate in Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week.  This year's theme\, \"Innovate and Celebrate: Graduate Student Engineering Excellence\,\" recognizes our graduate students' hard work and contributions to our community. The Wellness & Social Day event on April 3 is open to current CoE graduate students and will offer food\, music\, activities\, swag\, and door prizes.\n\n UID:133148-21872442@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133148 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Johnson Rooms, 3rd floor LEC CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LSI SciComm Speaker Series: Creating a more impactful role for scientists in advocacy and civic engagement DESCRIPTION:Research!America President and CEO Mary Woolley will discuss challenges and opportunities for research advocates in the context of a new federal administration and congress\, including both funding and policy considerations. She will discuss the new Vision for American Science and Technology (VAST) initiative and will share newly released national public opinion poll data that captures Americans’ sentiment on research\, researchers and research institutions\, our status as a global leader in science\, trust in scientists and related issues. Woolley also will discuss the importance of scientists engaging with the public and offer actionable ways to make this possible. There will be ample time for Q&A.\n\nThe LSI's SciComm Speaker Series highlights the importance of disseminating scientific findings beyond the walls of the academy and effectively communicating the impact of publicly-funded research. This annual event provides world-leading science writers and communicators with an opportunity to share their experiences with faculty\, staff and students\, while also tapping into U-M's vast scientific research community.\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the U-M Year of Democracy\, Civic Empowerment\, & Global Engagement. UID:132274-21870691@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132274 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,biomedical research,Biosciences,Communication,health policy,Life Science,life sciences institute,Public Health,Public Policy LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:stop-loss DESCRIPTION:stop-loss\, the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition\,​ is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 22— April 12\, 2025. The exhibition features the work of MFA students Hannah Buchanan\, Sam Griffith\, Andy Maticorena Kajie\, Laura Mackie\, Okyoung Noh\, Charlie Reynolds\, and Darren Spirk. \nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 21 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present. UID:132763-21871780@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132763 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240620T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T110200 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins DESCRIPTION:Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA\, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home\, placemaking\, labor\, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body\, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade\, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley\, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.\nArtist’s bio:\nMichelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist\, educator\, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting\, bead weaving\, embroidery\, jewelry\, transparent film installations\, painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story\, re-make\, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx\, Chicanx\, Mexican\, and Texican peoples. \n\nRecently\, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan\, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania)\, Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen\, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas\, TX). UID:122384-21848867@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T150130 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Inequality and Social Demography (ISD) Workshop DESCRIPTION:Winter 2025 Line-up:\n\n2/13: Joe LaBriola\, \"The Mortgage Interest Deduction and the White-Black Wealth Gap\, 1984-2021\"\n\n2/20: Catalina Anampa Castro\, \"Kin-inequality: Education debt in middle to later adulthood\"\n\n3/13: Emma Banchoff\, \"Growing Up Together: The Linked Lives of Siblings During the Transition to Adulthood\"\n\n3/20: Sarah Patterson\, \"The enduring gender gap in care expectations for daughters and sons\"\n\n4/3: Yinger Yang\, \"Can Expanding STEM Quota Narrow Gender Disparity in College Majors?: Evidence from China\"\n\n4/17: Kristina Fullerton Rico UID:132012-21869785@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 4154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T121241 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Navigating the Waves of Global Shipping: Drivers and Aggregate Implications joint with Jason Dunn DESCRIPTION:This paper studies the drivers of global shipping dynamics and their aggregate impli- cations. We document novel evidence on the dynamics of global containership shipping supply\, demand\, and costs. Motivated by this evidence\, we set up a dynamic model of international trade with a global shipping market where shipping firms and importers endogenously determine shipping supply and costs. We find the model accounts for the dynamics of global shipping observed in the aftermath of COVID-19\, at business cycle frequencies\, and following shipping disruptions in the Red Sea. Accounting for global shipping is critical for the dynamics of aggregate economic activity. UID:129872-21864714@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129872 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,International,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241216T125304 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | Techno-Menses: Period Products and FemTech in Japan DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010 Weiser Hall and virtually via Zoom. This webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, the joining information will be sent to your email. \n\nRegister for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/xq4wb.\n \n Menstrual product dispensers activated by scanning a QR code\, pads manufactured with deodorizing silver ions\, apps meant to predict the timing of menstrual bleeding and mood swings—more and more\, biological processes like the menstrual cycle are becoming enmeshed in high-tech interventions\, even outside of biomedical settings. Using examples from Japan\, this talk examines how and why menstrual management practices are technologized\, as well as the potential impacts of this for everyday consumers.\n \n Maura Stephens-Chu received her PhD and MA in anthropology from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She specializes in medical and cultural anthropology\, with an emphasis on embodied experiences of menstruation in contemporary Japan. Maura’s multidisciplinary and intersectional research includes theoretical and methodological approaches from anthropology\, Japanese studies\, gender studies\, history\, and science and technology studies. She has conducted extensive ethnographic research in Tokyo\, Japan\, on young women’s perceptions\, education\, and personal experiences of menstruation and commercial menstrual products. Her historical analysis of Japanese menstrual taboos\, “From Sacred to Secret: Tracing Changes in Views of Menstruation in Japan\,” can be found in the open-access journal *Silva Iaponicarum.* Currently\, Maura is researching the formation of layperson and medical understandings of conditions that fall under the umbrella of menstrual “irregularity\,” including endometriosis\, amenorrhea\, and severe dysmenorrhea. She is also interested in media representations of premenstrual syndrome\, as well as the impact on personal health and privacy from the proliferation of smartphone apps for tracking menstrual cycles.\n \n *This lecture is made possible with the generous support of the U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.*\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:130038-21865168@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130038 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Information and Technology,Japanese Studies,Public Health LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250320T154926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Engineering Tolerance Through Biomaterials DESCRIPTION:Oral Health Services Seminar Series\n\n\"Engineering Tolerance through Biomaterials\"\n\nMaria Coronel\, Ph.D.\nAssistant Professor \nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering\nCollege of Engineering University of Michigan \n\n*CE Credit will be given to the School of Dentistry Faculty. If you would like CE credit\, please sign in at the seminar. \n\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025\n12:00 PM - 1:00 PM\nDENT 550\nHost: Dr. Yuji Mishina\nSponsored by TEAM/OHS UID:134154-21873942@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134154 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dentistry LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eric Whitmer\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Musicology PhD student Eric Whitmer performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:132398-21870882@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132398 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Learn to Meditate in 3 days DESCRIPTION:Make meditation part of your goal to strengthen your mental well-being. Discover three core practices—meditation\, rejuvenation\, and inner connect in just three session.\n\nMeditation is a mindful journey for regulating your mind. It’s like a mental workout\, training the mind to focus on a single thought amid the 60\,000 that pass through daily. With 3 core practices it cultivates effortless concentration\, heightened awareness\, and presence in the moment\, allowing a shift from thinking to feeling. Meditation also leads to a deeper state of relaxation\, regulating the stress response and promoting numerous health benefits.\n\nThe session will be guided by a trainer via Zoom meeting for all 3 days from noon to 1 p.m. All U-M students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join at no cost. No prior experience with meditation is required.\n\nEvent Details\n*When: Every month for 3 days (attending all 3 sessions is recommended)*\n\nThe session is Remote over Zoom and upon registration you will have the Zoom MeetingId and Passcode\nSee Related Links for registration\n\nThis wellness program is coordinated by Information Technology and Services (ITS) Teaching & Learning\, and is provided at no cost by heartfulness.org.\n\nJoin the MCommunity group for email updates – Meditation for wellness UID:128708-21865137@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128708 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T093315 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Maximize Your Summer Internship Experience DESCRIPTION:Join the ECRC and learn ways to approach your upcoming summer internship with intentionality\, determination\, and a willingness to learn and grow. Also learn how to unpack and translate your experience into tangible accomplishments that will be attractive to future employers and set you up for that next job opportunity. UID:130885-21867230@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130885 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T130940 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:More than Gray: Reimagining Early America in Full Color DESCRIPTION:The American past was lived in full color\, but this vibrant history can be easily missed in surviving evidence. You can’t deny that there’s something about a black-and-white photograph that feels… stuffy. With portraits showing people with their shirts buttoned right to the neck and everything in shades of gray and brown\, our imaginations can incline to thinking of the past as a bit staid\, if not downright dull. But look a little closer\, and you’ll see signs that the fashion choices available to those who came before us were more colorful than you might first think. From the fabrics they wore\, to the games they played\, or the books they read\, their world was alive with bright hues. This exhibit invites you to reimagine history with a fuller color palette and picture the vibrancy and joy that just might be hidden behind the unsmiling photographs.\n\nExhibition opening weekdays from 12-4. UID:130748-21866793@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130748 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873906@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250218T181755 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T124500 SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes DESCRIPTION:Join us as organ BMA student Ben Sidoti performs a 30-minute organ recital.\n\nThe University of Michigan Organ Department presents Division Street Pipes\, a new pipe organ recital series\, in collaboration with St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church\, located just blocks from the heart of Kerrytown.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts will take place on Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Each recital will feature talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. The series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. \n\nPerformances begin on January 16\, 2025\, and will occur every Thursday until April 24 (with the exception of April 17\, Maundy Thursday). UID:132890-21872033@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132890 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T102233 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Celtic Harpist's Journey through the Collection of the William L. Clements Library DESCRIPTION:* Alex Ames will be in residency at the Clements from March 31-April 4\, 2025 with a pop-up exhibit of materials that inspired his repertoire\, along with other collection items that showcase the cultural resonances of the harp on view from Noon-4:00 pm daily. UID:134174-21873964@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134174 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Books,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,history of art,libraries,Library,Music LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T113419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Stream Table Workshop DESCRIPTION:What is a watershed and why is it important? Explore how various human activities affect water quality both in a stream and as groundwater\, both in Michigan and beyond. Participants will interact with the museum’s 10-foot stream simulation table to learn about watersheds\, rivers\, and more!\n\nThe event is free and open to the U-M community\, but registration is required. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions. UID:132847-21871954@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132847 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Education,Environment,environmental,environmental education,Free,In Person,museums,natural history museum,planet blue,Science,Sustainability,Water LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181815 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:132399-21870883@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132399 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868559@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:International Center - Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T135439 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Cargo adaptors use a handhold mechanism to engage with myosin V or organelle transport DESCRIPTION:Dissertation Defense\n\nWe are pleased to announce that Lily Hahn\, Ph.D. Candidate will present her Dissertation Defense titled \"Cargo adaptors use a handhold mechanism to engage with myosin V or organelle transport\,\" on Thursday\, April 3\, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.\, at Med Sci 2 36999 Lecture Hall and via live stream: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94062574905 PC CDB\n\nDissertation Committee members:\n- Lois Weisman\, Ph.D. (Mentor)\n- Michael Cianfrocco\, Ph.D. (Mentor)\n- Kristen Verhey Ph.D. (Chair)\n- Ming Li\n- Ryan Baldridge\n- Shyamal Mosalaganti UID:133844-21873613@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133844 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,Biomedical Engineering,Science LOCATION:Medical Science Research Building 2 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T151703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Pause Café: French Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:All Language Levels Welcome!\n\nPractice your French speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Get advice on courses and discuss study abroad programs. Free coffee\, tea\, and light snacks. Located in the RLL Commons (4314\, large conference room in center hallway).\n\nFor more information\, please contact Alan Ames at alanames@umich.edu UID:130920-21867360@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130920 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Coffee,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Food,Free,French,Games,Global,Humanities,In Person,Interactive,intercultural,Language,multicultural,Networking,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Talk LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T120133 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ClariTEA: Informal Advising Event DESCRIPTION:ClariTEA is a weekly informal\, drop-in advising event where Robotics and Interested Undergraduate students meet with Robotics Undergraduate Academic Advisors. Refreshments and TEA are offered at each meeting.\n\nJoin us in having a conversation with the Robotics Undergraduate community. UID:132138-21870374@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132138 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T125001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to tea\, coffee\, light refreshments\, and conviviality in a beautiful\, historic setting. UID:124348-21868976@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124348 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Contemporary Literature,Creative Writing,Department Of English Language And Literature,Faculty,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Hopwood Program,Literary Arts,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Undergraduate Students,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T110637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 899: Huseyin Topaloglu DESCRIPTION:About the speaker: Huseyin Topaloglu is the Howard and Eleanor Morgan Professor in the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering at Cornell Tech. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton. His recent research focuses on constructing tractable solution methods for large-scale network revenue management problems and building approximation strategies for retail assortment planning.\n\nAbstract: When modeling the demand in revenue management systems\, a natural approach is to focus on a canonical interval of time\, such as a week\, so that we forecast the demand over each week in the selling horizon. Ideally\, we would like to use random variables with general distributions to model the demand over each week. The current demand can give a signal for the future demand\, so we also would like to capture the dependence between the demands over different weeks. Prevalent demand models in the literature\, which are based on a discrete-time approximation to a Poisson process\, are not compatible with these needs. In this talk\, we focus on revenue management models that are compatible with a natural approach for forecasting the demand. Building such models through dynamic programming is not difficult. We divide the selling horizon into multiple stages\, each stage being a canonical interval of time on the calendar. We have random number of customer arrivals in each stage\, whose distribution is arbitrary and depends on the number of arrivals in the previous stage. The question we seek to answer is the form of the corresponding fluid approximation. We give the correct fluid approximation in the sense that it yields asymptotically optimal policies. The form of our fluid approximation is surprising as its constraints use expected capacity consumption of a resource up to a certain time period\, conditional on the demand in the stage just before the time period in question. UID:133624-21873317@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133624 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:899 Seminar Series,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,seminar LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T142033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mentoring Through Multi-Generational Lenses DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Lenses session with the Neuroscience Graduate Program and co-sponsored by Molecular and Cellular Pathology at the University of Michigan. The goal of these events is to help mentors gain new perspectives and be inspired by though leaders from across the country. These satisfy\, in part\, mentor training recommended by NIH NIGMS and NIH T32 training programs.  They can be highlighted in faculty and trainee proposals as continued education in mentor training and community health. UID:133766-21873537@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133766 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063131 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:NRCS Internship and Career Opportunities Webinar Session (2) DESCRIPTION:The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) directly serves America's farmers\, ranchers\, and forest managers by providing them with financial and technical assistance\, or advice\, for their land. Our goal is to give our customers free\, personalized information to help them make informed conservation decisions.Many of our staff work one-on-one with agricultural producers to provide them the knowledge and tools they need to conserve\, maintain\, and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future. Some positions we hire for are Soil Conservationists\, Natural Resources Specialist\, Rangeland Management Specialists\, Civil/Agricultural/Environmental Engineers\, and others. To view other positions\, along with duties and qualifications\, please visit the NRCS Careers Website: Careers | Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS Webinars will provide college students information about our agency’s internship andcareer opportunities\, provide guidance on navigating the federal application process\, and help answer questions.Agenda Topics Covered\nBrief NRCS Overview\nShow NRCS RecruitmentVideo\nInternship and Career Opportunities\nFederal Pathways Program Opportunities\nFederal Resume Building\nNavigating USAJOBS and the Application Process\nQ&\;A.\n UID:129655-21864284@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129655 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T203833 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Tech Talk: PC Gaming Tips DESCRIPTION:For those just getting started or looking to optimize their gear\, get some guidance on set-up\, peripherals and more! Get the inside scoop on:\n- gaming PCs vs. gaming consoles\n- how specific PC components affect performance\n- what to look for in gaming peripherals \n\nWho: Open to all\nWhen: Thursdays at 3 p.m. (lasting 20-30 minutes\, with option for Q&A and personal consulting to follow)\nWhere: Michigan Union | Ground Floor\n\nIt would be great if you registered to let us know you’re coming\, but drop-ins are also welcome! UID:134449-21874367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134449 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Tech Shop,technology,Workshop LOCATION:Michigan Union - G-312 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250209T173503 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T165000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Learning Seminar: Toric geometry and birational cobordisms DESCRIPTION:. UID:132551-21871236@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132551 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T024321 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Nanoparticles target monocytes to promote resolution of pulmonary fibrosis\nAbstract:\nIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic\, progressively fatal lung disease of unknown etiology that affects over 80\,000 Americans and leads to death or lung transplantation within 5 years for more than half of patients. IPF is characterized by progressive\, intractable fibrotic remodeling of the distal lungs mediated by key pathogenic cell types\, especially activated fibroblasts (i.e.\, myofibroblasts)\, distal lung epithelial cells\, and recruited myeloid cells. In IPF\, these key cell types cooperate in a self-perpetuating\, dysregulated\, and pathogenic wound healing response that emerges from a “perfect storm” of suceptibility factors including chronic lung injury (e.g. smoking)\; certain genetic and epigenetic modifications\; and cellular senescence due to natural aging. Only two therapies are FDA-approved for IPF\, and while they have slowed progression in some patients\, they do not halt or reverse disease and can have severe side effects. Therefore\, therapies are urgently needed that not only disrupt the disease process to halt progression\, but actually promote reversal of fibrotic remodeling to restore homeostatic lung structure and function. Fibrosis reversal occurs spontaneously in the lung under certain conditions\, allowing a comparison to the failure of resolution in IPF. Fibrosis resolution is a complex process that requires specific activation states\, functional behaviors\, and communication circuits between multiple cell types that culminate in fibrinolysis and restoration of normal tissue.\n\nIn particular\, monocytes and their derivatives (macrophages\, dendritic cells) are central to successful resolution. They coordinate myofibroblast and epithelial phenotypes via prolific secretion of myriad cytokines\, enzymes\, lipids\, and other signaling molecules\; secrete collagen degrading enzymes (i.e.\, matrix metalloproteases) to clear the injury-induced extracellular matrix (ECM)\; promote apoptosis of myofibroblasts\; remove and process debris (dead cells\, degraded proteins/ECM)\; and regulate the adaptive response to avoid autoimmunity. Critically\, monocytes in the IPF lung do not facilitate resolution\, and instead acquire a profibrotic monocyte-derived macrophage (Mo-AM) phenotype that drives disease through pathologic communication with structural cells. Here\, we show that degradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles (NPs) promote fibrosis resolution by priming circulating monocytes to become pro-resolving\, rather than profibrotic\, upon arrival in the lung. NPs reduce and possibly reverse lung collagen deposition in the single-dose bleomycin mouse model of pulmonary fibrosis. NPs also dramatically increase the presence of Ly6C lo non-classical monocytes (NCMOs) in the lung and spleen. NCMOs are known as anti-inflammatory promoters of tissue repair and vascular maintenance\, but their functions in IPF are poorly studied. However\, bulk RNA-sequencing\nof NP- vs Vehicle-treated lungs identified upregulation of genes associated with fibrosis resolution that are enhanced in nonclassical monocytes (e.g.\, the key collagenase Mmp13). Overall\, our data suggests that NPs are capable of reprogramming monocytes’ functional behaviors in the fibrotic lung to promote fibrinolysis and brestoration of function. UID:134121-21873885@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134121 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Bicentennial,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,seminar LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T155047 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Public Institutions at the Intersection of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights DESCRIPTION:\nIn this discussion\, which formerly focused on First Amendment Title Six\, Associate General Counselor Jack Bernard will talk about how the First Amendment affects public institutions and how they navigate obligations to address discrimination while limited by free speech protections. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and for people in the room to share their thoughts. If you have questions or issues you’d like Bernard to cover\, please send them to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu ahead of time\, or you can raise them at the event.  Bernard has volunteered to stay after the event for those who may want to continue the discussion less formally.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/Mk7G4.\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:134272-21874077@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134272 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T152033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Public Institutions at the Intersection of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights DESCRIPTION:In this discussion\, which formerly focused on First Amendment Title Six\, Associate General Counselor Jack Bernard will talk about how the First Amendment affects public institutions and how they navigate obligations to address discrimination while limited by free speech protections. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and for people in the room to share their thoughts. If you have questions or issues you’d like Bernard to cover\, please send them to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu ahead of time\, or you can raise them at the event.  Bernard has volunteered to stay after the event for those who may want to continue the discussion less formally. UID:130182-21865568@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130182 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rackham 4th East Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T085755 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T162000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Department of Astronomy 2024-2025 Colloquium Series Presents: DESCRIPTION:\"Spatial Variations in Atmospheric Chemistry of the Coldest Brown Dwarf\"\n\nFor two decades astronomers have been measuring weather on other worlds with the goal of understanding what atmospheric phenomena drive time-dependent brightness variations in brown dwarfs and gas giant exoplanets. Previous weather studies have been limited to broadband photometry or low resolution (R ∼100) spectroscopy. In the era of JWST\, precise time-resolved medium-resolution spectroscopy of the coldest brown dwarfs is finally possible\, allowing the effects of chemistry\, temperature\, and condensates to be disentangled. WISE 0855 (280K) is the coldest known brown dwarf and the best analog for studying processes that also occur on gas giant planets within our Solar System. We present high SNR (80 – 100)\, medium resolution (R ∼1000)\, time-series JWST/NIRSpec spectra of WISE 0855. Our observations span 11 hours with 15-minute pointings covering 2.87–5.27 microns. The dominant time-variable feature is carbon monoxide\, with smaller amplitude changes from carbon dioxide and phosphine. Wavelengths impacted by methane\, water vapor\, and ammonia show relatively less variability. Outside of major molecular features\, there are variations that may be interpreted as changes in deeper atmospheric heat. Using atmospheric and structural models\, we investigate the potential impact of water clouds and convection on our observations. Lastly\, I will discuss how these observations tie into the overall picture of this cold world and necessary steps for interpreting other time-series data sets. UID:134490-21874409@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134490 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:astronomy,astrophysics LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T145709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:21st Annual Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium DESCRIPTION:The annual MGU Symposium is held in the spring. MGU is a graduate and undergraduate student and postdoctoral scholar symposium here on campus sponsored by both the Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering departments and is fully organized by graduate students. It is an excellent way to gain experience presenting your research and communicating your science with your peers without having to travel.\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025\n4:00-5:30 PM in North University Building\n\nFriday\, April 4\, 2025\n9-9:30 am registration opens (BSB)\n9:30-10:45 am morning poster session (BSB)\n10:45 am - 12 pm morning oral session (NUB 1544)\n12-12:45 pm lunch (NUB 2540)\n12:45-1:45 afternoon oral session (NUB 1544)\n1:45-3 pm afternoon poster session (BSB)\n3-3:30 pm reception and awards (NUB 2540)\n\nRegistration (for presenters\, attendees\, and judges) is open through this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ2VuRY3IWwG3CYlHEJ2tayUjA0CTUOd7APC8NLb3tbSNgQg/alreadyresponded\n\nRegistration deadline is March 28. You must register in order to attend\; abstract submission does NOT automatically register you.\n\nQuestions? Please email mgu-organizers@umich.edu UID:134074-21873835@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:climate,Environment LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 2540 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T091819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic and Geometric Convergence of Kleinian Groups DESCRIPTION:To study the topology of the deformation space of Kleinian groups\, we need to understand the limiting object of a convergence sequence of Kleinian groups. We would focus on two types of convergence\, the algebraic convergence and the geometric convergence. We would see\, the two types of convergence of the same sequence might results in manifolds with different topological structures\, and even when the two limits coincide as groups\, the limiting group could give rise to manifolds with different homeomorphic types. UID:134491-21874410@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134491 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 2866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T100423 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic and Geometric Convergence of Kleinian Groups DESCRIPTION:To study the topology of the deformation space of Kleinian groups\, we need to understand the limiting object of a convergence sequence of Kleinian groups. We would focus on two types of convergence\, the algebraic convergence and the geometric convergence. We would see\, the two types of convergence of the same sequence might results in manifolds with different topological structures\, and even when the two limits coincide as groups\, the limiting group could give rise to manifolds with different homeomorphism types. UID:134495-21874426@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134495 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Mathematics,seminar LOCATION:East Hall - 2866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T112246 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Combining Vibronic and Environmental Effects with Machine Learning in Simulations of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Spectra: Resolving the Challenge of Modeling the Spectrum of GFP Chromophore in Water DESCRIPTION:Including both environmental and vibronic effects is important for accurate simulation of optical spectra\, but combining these effects remains computationally challenging. This talk will outline two approaches for spectral simulations that consider both the explicit atomistic environment and vibronic transitions. Both phenomena are responsible for spectral shapes in linear spectroscopy and the electronic evolution measured in nonlinear spectroscopy. The first approach utilizes snapshots of chromophore-environment configurations for which chromophore normal modes are determined. The second approach obtains excitation energies for a series of time-correlated snapshots. Both approaches make strides towards more accurate optical spectroscopy simulations. I will show how the approaches can also be made computationally feasible through machine learning of ground and excited state potentials\, opening the door to new physical insights of complex condensed phase systems. By combining vibronic and environmental effects\, along with machine learning for high level wave function theory\, we resolve the long-standing challenge of accurately simulating the linear absorption spectrum of the aqueously solvated GFP chromophore. UID:125085-21854355@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125085 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Physical Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250329T104501 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:DE Seminar: On theGross-Pitaevskii equation linearized around the Ginzburg-Landau vortex of degree one DESCRIPTION:In this talk I will discuss recent work with Jonas Luhrmann and Wilhem Schlag on the evolution of the Gross-Pitaevskii equation linearized around the Ginzburg-Landau vortex of degree one\, under equivariant symmetry. Among the main results are the determination of the spectrum of the (non-selfadjoint) linearized operator\, uncovering a remarkable L^2 growth phenomenon related to zero-energy resonance\, and a complete construction of the distorted Fourier transform at small energies. The latter hinges upon a meticulous analysis of the behavior of the resolvent in the upper and lower half-planes in a small disk around zero-energy. UID:131283-21868067@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131283 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applied Mathematics,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T103840 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Thursday Seminar Series - There and back again: Philopatry\, global change\, and the evolution of seasonal migration DESCRIPTION:Seminar summary: Bird migration is one of our world’s most celebrated natural wonders. But how and why has migration evolved\, and what influence does it have on the ecology and evolution of migratory species? Ben will discuss research that his lab has been conducting on the evolutionary dynamics of bird migration. This work highlights seasonal migration as an adaptive strategy for site fidelity\, challenging traditional views of migration as a dispersal strategy for exploring new territories. The work further reveals migratory distance as a fundamental axis of the slow-fast continuum of life history that predicts the balance of survival and reproduction\, and leads to enhanced demographic stability and genetic diversity over evolutionary timescales. UID:134458-21874375@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134458 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:biological science,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Discussion,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,evolutionary biology,Free,Museum - Herbarium,Museum - Zoology,Museum Of Zoology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250106T123728 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EIHS Lecture: Foreigners in Their Own Land: Chernobyl under the Russian Occupation (2022) DESCRIPTION:On February 24\, 2022\, the first day of Russia’s all-out attack on Ukraine\, armored vehicles approached the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine. Russian occupation of the plant\, which would last thirty-five days\, had begun. Only the dedication and resolve of Ukrainian personnel\, who were held hostage and worked shifts for weeks instead of days\, spared the world a new Chernobyl accident. Meanwhile\, a much more dangerous situation developed at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine\, the largest such facility in Europe. Following an attack there in March 2022\, the Russian military remains in control. In this lecture Serhii Plokhii discusses the challenges that the Russian takeover of the nuclear sites presents to the world. We must face up to a new reality: there has already been warfare at two nuclear sites\, and others are vulnerable. The lecture is based on Plokhii’s most recent book\, \"Chernobyl Roulette\" (2024).\n\nSerhii Plokhii (Plokhy) is the Mykhailo Hrushevsky Professor of Ukrainian History and the director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University. A leading authority on Ukraine\, Russia\, and Eastern Europe\, he has published extensively on the international history of World War II and the Cold War. His books won numerous awards\, including the Lionel Gelber Prize for the best English-language book on international relations and the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction (UK). His latest book\, \"Chernobyl Roulette: War in the Nuclear Disaster Zone\" was released by W.W. Norton in US and Penguin in UK in September May 2024.\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:122465-21849233@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122465 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T101029 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Identification of Nonlinear Dynamic Panels under Partial Stationarity DESCRIPTION:This paper provides a general identification approach for a wide range of nonlinear panel data models\, including binary choice\, ordered response\, and other types of limited dependent variable models. Our approach accommodates dynamic models with any number of lagged dependent variables as well as other types of (potentially contempo- rary) endogeneity. Our identification strategy relies on a partial stationarity condition\, which not only allows for an unknown distribution of errors but also for temporal dependencies in errors. We derive partial identification results under flexible model specifications and provide additional support conditions for point identification. We demonstrate the robust finite-sample performance of our approach using Monte Carlo simulations\, and apply the approach to analyze the empirical application of income categories using various ordered choice models. UID:133810-21873586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133810 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 301 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250210T142909 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Improving Sleep: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group for Insomnia DESCRIPTION:Do you struggle with insomnia\, chronic sleep disturbances\, daytime fatigue\, and/or difficulties managing stress? Is it hard to prioritize quality sleep every night? Is maintaining a consistent sleep schedule challenging?\n\nTo address these concerns\, the Psychological Clinic at the Mary A. Rackham Institute will be offering a 6-week virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group for Insomnia\, starting on Thursday\, March 6\, 2025. This group will incorporate evidence-based CBT techniques\, psychoeducation\, group discussions\, and practical exercises aimed at improving sleep quality and addressing the underlying factors contributing to insomnia.\n\nThe goal of the group is to empower participants with strategies to re-establish healthy sleep patterns\, manage racing thoughts\, and reduce the frustration and stress that often accompany sleep difficulties.\n\nWorkshop Details\n+ Who is this for: Individuals that struggle with falling or staying asleep\, feel unsatisfied with their sleep quality\, experience stress or worry about sleep and/or wish to learn practical\, sustainable techniques to improve their sleep.\n+ When: 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays\, beginning on March 6.\n+ How long: Each weekly session lasts 90 minutes\, for 6 weeks.\n+ Where: Virtually\, on Zoom.\n+ How to Register: Each participant must complete a 30-minute screening appointment to ensure the group is a good fit for their needs. Contact the MARI Call Center at (734) 615-7853 or complete our secure\, online registration form to get started. Current MARI clients may not need to complete a screening.\n+ Cost: Each weekly session is billed at $45\, plus a one-time cost for the screening session ($20). Some insurances accepted. UID:132590-21871320@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132590 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate,Mental Health,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063215 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Intro Regional Banking DESCRIPTION:about Bank of America's Strategy and Management Program! This is a unique opportunity to explore the world of strategy and managementwithin one of the nation's leading financial institutes. In this session\, you'll gain insights into the innovative strategies that drive the success of Bank of America's regional banking operations. Our team of experts will walk you through the program structure\, the key skills you'll develop\, and the exciting career opportunities available. Whether you are passionate about problem-solving\, data analysis\, or creating impactful solutions\, this program offers a perfect foundation for aspiring leaders in the financial industry. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with professionals\, ask questions\, and discover how the Strategy and Management Program could be the first step toward your career with Bank of America. UID:132691-21871608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132691 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T112037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Leinweber Center for Theoretical Physics Public Lecture| Why we explore DESCRIPTION:Humanity faces real and present problems. Our resources to address these problems are limited. It’s easy to think\, then\, that we should devote ourselves to our most promising solutions.\nIt’s easy\, but it’s wrong.\nThe great paradox of scientific research is that pure exploration – research into deep questions motivated by pure curiosity\, without concern for applications – is ultimately what transforms our lives in tangible\, practical ways.\nIn this talk\, I will speak not just as a physicist interested in puzzles of quantum entanglement and five-dimensional black holes\, but also as someone who has spent the past 25 years helping to establish and grow an institute dedicated to fundamental research. I will make the case for blue-sky research and share my optimism about our collective future.\n\nBio\nRobert Myers (PhD\, Princeton University\, 1986) is the BMO Financial Group Isaac\nNewton Chair at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo\, Ontario\,\nCanada. He joined Perimeter as a founding faculty in 2001\, was the Interim Director\nfrom 2007 to 2008\, served as Faculty Chair from 2011 to 2018\, and as the Director in\n2019 to 2024. Prior to coming to Perimeter\, he was a Professor of Physics at McGill\nUniversity.\nMyers has broad interests in theoretical physics\, with contributions ranging from\nquantum field theory to black holes and cosmology. Several of his discoveries\, such as\nthe “Myers effect” and “linear dilaton cosmology” have been influential in seeding new\nlines of research. His current research focuses on the interplay of quantum\nentanglement and spacetime geometry\, and on applying new perspectives and tools\nfrom quantum information science to the study of quantum gravity.\nAmong his many honours\, Myers has been awarded the Herzberg Medal by the\nCanadian Association of Physicists (1999)\, the CAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical and\nMathematical Physics by the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) and the Centre\nde Recherches Mathématiques (2005)\, the Vogt Medal by the CAP and TRIUMF\n(2012)\, the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Waterloo (2018)\, and the\nCAP Medal for Lifetime Achievements in Physics (2024). In 2006\, he was elected a\nFellow of the Royal Society of Canada\, and he was named a Fellow of the Canadian\nAssociation of Physicists in 2024.\n\nHe has served on numerous advisory boards\, including the Banff International\nResearch Station (2001-05)\, the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (2012-16)\, the\nWilliam I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (2015-20)\, and the Max Planck Institute for\nGravitational Physics (2018-present). He has also served on the editorial boards of\nAnnals of Physics (2002-12) and the Journal of High Energy Physics (2007-present). UID:132655-21871515@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132655 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lctp Public Lecture,lecture,Physics,Science,Talk LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheatre 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250312T141918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Lingering in the Wound: Sadism and Confusion as Aesthetic Practice DESCRIPTION:Lecture: April 3\, 4pm - 6pm\nWorkshop: April 4\, 11:30pm - 1pm\n\nContrasting the logic that wounds only produce suffering and that\, therefore\, the proper approach to trauma is the reparative\, Saketopoulou draws our attention to the concept of traumatophilia\, which conditions a differently textured relation to injury. In this talk\, she turns to art that lingers in the wound not in order to address/heal the injury but to graze against it\, even to risk re-opening it in the interembodied space of the theatre. Such art is not after healing or repair: it risks\, rather\, an exposure to traumatic intensities that cannot be captured through anamnesis\, intensities that have a fugitive relationship to being grasped or understood\, and which\, importantly\, exert a sadistic force on the artist and the audience. That such sadism is also tender is not a contradiction\, but the very condition of a kind of sadism we might think of as aesthetic. Drawing on the first part of the Cadela Força trilogy by Carolina Bianchi and the art collective Cara de Cavalo\, Saketopoulou explores how wound and aesthetics meet through an ethical form of sadistic practice conjugated not through clarity\, understanding\, or catharsis but through the courting of confusion.\n\nAvgi Saketopoulou is a psychoanalyst who lives and works in New York City. She completed her analytic training at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis\, where she also teaches. Her published work addresses issues around trauma\, gender\, and sexuality. She is the author of Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk\, Race\, Traumatophilia (NYU Press\, 2023) and co-author with Ann Pellegrini of Gender Without Identity (Unconscious in Translation 2023). \n\nThank you to our co-sponsors: \nInstitute for the Humanities\, UMOR\, and LSA DEI Office UID:133768-21873540@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communications,Discussion,film,free,humanities,In Person,institute for the humanities,Interdisciplinary,Language,lecture,multicultural,networks,Performance Art,Philosophy,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social Impact,Storytelling,Talk,Workshop,Writing LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T155901 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Scientific Computing in the Biological and Health Sciences DESCRIPTION:Academic opportunities and fellowships for graduate students who combine Scientific Computing with Biology\, Kinesiology\, Medicine\, Pharmacy\, Public Health\, or any other biological or health-related science.\n\nThis session will be offered in-person and on Zoom. Please indicate how you plan to attend when you register. UID:133554-21873244@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biomedical Engineering,Biosciences,Computation,Computational Modeling,Computational Science,Computational Social Science,computing,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,Epidemiology,Evolutionary Biology,Generative Ai,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Data,high performance computing,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Kinesiology,Life Science,Machine Learning,Medicine,Micde,Natural Sciences,Neuroscience,Pharmacy,Prospective Graduate Students,Psychology,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Science,Scientific Computing,Virtual LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 170 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T093529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Long-Run Effects of Psychotherapy on Depression and Economic Outcomes DESCRIPTION:We study the long-run effects of therapy for depression on mental health and eco- nomic outcomes amongst adults in India. We revisit a clinical trial that randomized depressed adults (n=493) to a brief course of psychotherapy delivered by non-specialists or to a control condition. Five years later\, the treatment group was 12 percentage points less likely to be depressed than the control group and had experienced 9 fewer months of depression on average over five years\, implying a cost of $7.3 per month of depression averted. These effects exceeded expert predictions. Despite sustained improvements in mental health\, we find no significant impacts on employment or consumption\, sug- gesting that improved mental health alone may not be enough to persistently improve economic well-being in low-income settings. UID:132739-21871667@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Development,Economics,seminar LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Ross B3560 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T152033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:VIRTUAL - Newnan Academic Advising - Spring/Summer Registration Support DESCRIPTION:\n Feel like you're falling behind on credits\, or want to get further \nahead? Want to make sure you're achieving the recommended credit \nmomentum going into next year? Want to ask questions about taking \nclasses at another college/university? Have questions about the \nTransfer Credit Equivalency Guide? This is the support you need!\n\n\nThe Newnan Student Success Team will guide you through how to take \nclasses at\, or outside\, U-M this spring/summer and earn some credits \nprior to next fall. To help ensure you're making the progress you're \nhoping to achieve\, we'll talk to you about how these classes will be \nadded to your degree audit.\n\n\nWe'll make a particular effort to explain how taking spring/summer \ncourses can impact your GPA if you're on an Academic Progress Notice.\n\n\nAgenda for the session\nHow to take summer courses at U-M or another school\nHow would taking classes impact your GPA? Particularly if on an Academic Progress Notice\nExplain Credit Momentum and discuss the benefits \nNavigate Transfer Credit Equivalency and Michigan Transfer Agreement sites\nDiscuss direct equivalent credit vs. departmental credit \nAudit checklist and ‘What-If’ Reports\nHow to transfer credits back\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please email erinkell@umich.edu.\n UID:133130-21872422@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133130 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T152033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Winter 2025 MICDE information sessions DESCRIPTION:MICDE (Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering) manages three academic programs that current U-M graduate students can join:Ph.D. in Scientific ComputingGraduate Certificate in Computational Discovery & EngineeringGraduate Certificate in Computational NeuroscienceIn these sessions we will talk about the benefits of these programs for students in various disciplines. UID:133547-21873228@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133547 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T183000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Pianist Kate Liu DESCRIPTION:In association with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra\, the Piano Department presents a guest master class by international soloist Kate Liu. Free and open to the public\, with support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund.\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nPianist KATE LIU has garnered international recognition\, notably winning the Third Prize at the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw\, Poland. She also received the Best Mazurka Prize\, as well as the Audience Favorite Prize awarded by the Polish public through Polish National Radio. Since then she has toured internationally\, performing at some of the world’s most renowned venues and collaborating with orchestras around the globe.\n\nAs a distinguished soloist\, Kate has been presented in numerous prestigious halls\, including the Seoul Arts Center\, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre\, Warsaw National Philharmonic\, La Maison Symphonique de Montréal\, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall\, Severance Hall in Cleveland\, Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, Shanghai Concert Hall\, Osaka Symphony Hall\, and the Phillips Collection. Esteemed orchestras she has collaborated with include the Warsaw Philharmonic\, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal\, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra\, Cleveland Orchestra\, Daegu Symphony Orchestra\, Rochester Philharmonic\, Hilton and Head Symphony Orchestra. She is a regular invitee to the Chopin and His Europe Festival in Warsaw\, and in 2024\, was the recipient of the Olivier Berggruen Prize as part of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival.\n\nIn 2025\, she released her debut album featuring Beethoven and Brahms sonatas with Orchid Classics.\n\nBorn in Singapore\, Kate began her piano studies at the age of four and relocated to the United States at age eight. She studied at the Music Institute of Chicago under Emilio del Rosario\, Micah Yui\, and Alan Chow. Early in her career\, she achieved first prizes at the Third Asia-Pacific International Chopin Competition and the New York International Piano Competition. Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Curtis Institute of Music\, as well as a Master’s and Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School\, where she studied with Robert McDonald and Yoheved Kaplinsky. UID:134100-21873860@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134100 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T153757 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Pizza with PCAS: Courses and Computing DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, April 3rd\, 4:30p-5:30p for “Pizza with PCAS”: an informal gathering with faculty\, food and fun. \n\nWe plan to set up the SuperHero PiBooth (from the Major Minor Expo) with a simplified script so that you may play with photo filters in OpenCV and print the photos!!\n\nStudents considering a minor or just adding some computing to their liberal arts experience are welcome to attend.\n\nPizza will be provided by NY Pizza Depot or Joe's Pizza\, TBD. UID:133625-21873324@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133625 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Media,Food,Information and Technology,Undergraduate LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T162032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student + Faculty Mixer DESCRIPTION:An informal networking event designed to create a space where students can engage with faculty members outside of the classroom. This event aims to foster relationships\, facilitate open communication\, and encourage students to learn more about faculty members' academic and professional backgrounds in a relaxed environment. UID:133417-21873081@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:East Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T130311 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Special Study Hours ft. Alex Ames DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 3\, 2025\, students are invited to register for a special study session from 5-7 pm that will feature Alex Ames playing background music\, as well as the opportunity to view the pop-up exhibit. UID:134391-21874303@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134391 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,history of art,Humanities,libraries,Library,Music LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T110151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:35th David W. Belin Lecture DESCRIPTION:5:15 PM - Pre-Lecture Reception\, 6:00 PM - Lecture\, 7:30 PM - Book Signing\n\nJoan Nathan is the author of twelve cookbooks including her latest work\, My Life in Recipes: Food\, Family\, and Memories. Her 2018 book\, King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary \nExploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World\, won the IACP International Cookbook of the Year. That same year\, the much-acclaimed Jewish Cooking in America\, which in 1994 won both the James Beard Award and the IACP/Julia Child Cookbook of the Year Award\, was named an IACP classic. In 2022\, Nathan was included in the Forward 125: The American Jews who shaped our world. Nathan is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and Tablet Magazine. UID:130242-21865630@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130242 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Culture,Food,Graduate School,Jewish Communal Leadership Program,Jewish Studies,Middle East Studies,Rackham,Social Sciences,Women's Studies LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Assembly Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - John Cameron Mitchell DESCRIPTION:John Cameron Mitchell is an acclaimed actor\, writer\, and director known for his boundary-pushing work across theater\, film\, and television. He first captivated audiences with Hedwig and the Angry Inch\, a rock musical he co-wrote and starred in\, exploring identity\, love\, and self-acceptance. Mitchell later adapted and directed Hedwig for the screen\, earning two Tony Awards\, the Sundance Film Festival’s Best Director award\, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor.\nMitchell’s directorial work includes Shortbus (2006)\, an audacious exploration of intimacy\; Rabbit Hole (2010)\, starring Nicole Kidman\, which received an Oscar nomination for Kidman's performance\; and How to Talk to Girls at Parties (2017)\, featuring Kidman and Elle Fanning. His television credits span roles in Girls\, Shrill\, The Good Fight\, Yellowjackets\, The Sandman\, City on Fire\, and Joe vs. Carole.\nIn audio storytelling\, Mitchell created the podcast series Anthem: Homunculus\, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Glenn Close\, Patti LuPone\, Cynthia Erivo\, and Laurie Anderson. He is also set to release Cancellation Island\, a new podcast starring Holly Hunter. With his fearless approach to storytelling\, Mitchell remains a powerful voice in contemporary culture\, celebrated for his commitment to authenticity and representation.\nPresented in partnership with the School of Music\, Theatre &\; Dance. This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public. UID:130009-21865051@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130009 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240815T125101 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Reading and Q&A with Weike Wang DESCRIPTION:Login here (no pre-registration needed): https://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters24\n\nZell Visiting Writers Series readings and Q&As are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in UMMA's Stern Auditorium). Seats are offered on a first come\, first served basis\; please arrive early to secure a spot.\n\nWeike Wang is the author of *CHEMISTRY* (Knopf 2017)\, *JOAN IS OKAY* (Random House 2022) and the forthcoming *RENTAL HOUSE* (Riverhead 2024). She is the recipient of a Pen Hemingway\, a Whiting award and a National Book Foundation 5 under 35. Her work has appeared in *Ploughshares*\, *The New Yorker*\, *Best American Short Stories* and has won an O. Henry Prize. She earned her MFA from Boston University and her other degrees from Harvard. She currently lives in New York City and teaches at the University of Pennsylvania\, Columbia University and Barnard College.\n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Diaper changing tables are available in nearby restrooms. Gender-inclusive restrooms are available on the second floor of the Museum\, accessible via the stairs\, or in nearby Hatcher Graduate Library (Floors 3\, 4\, 5\, and 6). The Hatcher Library also offers a reflection room (4th Floor South Stacks)\, and a lactation room (Room 13W\, an anteroom to the basement women's staff restroom\, or Room 108B\, an anteroom of the first floor women's restroom). ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) is five blocks away\, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities. UID:122479-21849249@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122479 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,arts at michigan,book discussion,book event,Book Talk,Books,Contemporary Literature,Creative Writing,English Language And Literature,Graduate,Lecture,Literature,Mfa Program In Creative Writing,Talk,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,UMMA,World Literature,Writing LOCATION:Museum of Art - The Robert Hayden Conference Room, #3222 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250317T161728 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:TEDxUofM 2025: Rooted DESCRIPTION:The phrase “return to your roots” has always meant taking inspiration from the people\, ideas and values we grew up with. However\, sometimes we find ourselves uprooting our lives into new\, healthier communities. Whether drawing from your past or separating from it\, both pathways are equally valid as a source of personal strength and a celebration of one's roots. At TEDxUofM 2025: Rooted\, six renowned University of Michigan alumni will give world-class TED talk presentations on what their roots mean to them and where those roots lie today. Get your tickets now for our conference on Thursday\, April 3rd\, from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Power Center for Performing Arts (doors open at 5:30).\n\nOur six speakers and talks are as follows:\nTifani Sadek: \"Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable\"\nKunal Majumder: \"Press Freedom: The Root of Every Right\"\nChris Vrenna: \"The Roots Within Yourself: Inner Strength\"\nJoshua Ong: \"Spaceflight to Eyesight\"\nHakem Al-Rustom: \"Uprooted: Exile as a Mode of Being\"\nMadison Krumins: \"Home as a Snail Vine\" UID:132044-21869887@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132044 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Art,Athletics,conference,Dance,Faculty,History,In Person,Law,Medicine,Music,Storytelling,Student Org LOCATION:Power Center for the Performing Arts CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Zell Visiting Writers Series: Reading and Q&A with ​Weike Wang DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming author Weike Wang for a reading and Q+A as part of the Zell Visiting Writers Series\, presented by the Helen Zell Writer's Program in partnership with UMMA\, with support from the Department of English Language & Literature.\n \nWang is the author of CHEMISTRY (Knopf 2017)\, JOAN IS OKAY (Random House 2022) and the forthcoming RENTAL HOUSE (Riverhead 2024). She is the recipient of a Pen Hemingway\, a Whiting award and a National Book Foundation 5 under 35. \n \nZell Visiting Writers Series readings and Q&As are free and open to the public and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in UMMA's Stern Auditorium). Seats are offered on a first come\, first served basis\; please arrive early to secure a spot.\n \nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure this event is inclusive to you.\n UID:131304-21868159@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T141747 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:From Ace Histories to Ace Futures with Angela Chen DESCRIPTION:Aceness is not a modern invention—what parallels do we see in history\, and what have the past twenty years of the ace movement taught us about imagining ace futures? Angela Chen traces the lineage of ace life and possible visions of what lies ahead.\n\nThere will be a book signing after the talk. Books will be available on site and while supplies last. Feel free to bring your own book if you already have one.\n\nThis event is open to all University of Michigan students\, faculty\, and staff.\n\nMORE PRIDE MONTH & SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nExplore Pride Month events at https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/pride-month and even more Spectrum Center events at https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events. UID:133009-21872278@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133009 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:asexual,LGBT,LGBTQ Graduate Student LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T201320 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Michigan Gayly Study Session DESCRIPTION:Come join the Michigan Gayly for a chill study session at the Spectrum Center every other Thursday from 6-8pm!! UID:131702-21869067@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131702 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Games,Poetry,Storytelling,Writing LOCATION:Michigan Union - Spectrum Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250126T171733 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Tutoring Sponsored by Pi Tau Sigma DESCRIPTION:Free tutoring sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering society\, Pi Tau Sigma. Every Thursday from 6:00-8:00 pm come find us in Findley C. We will help with any Mechanical Engineering class\, so be sure to check us out! UID:131805-21869265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131805 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Engineering LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - Findley C (2518) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T093056 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:What’s My Role? Social Change in Crisis and Beyond with Deepa Iyer DESCRIPTION:RSVP here: https://www.cew.umich.edu/events/whats-my-role-social-change-in-crisis-and-beyond-with-deepa-iyer\n\nDeepa Iyer\, author of Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection\, will provide a roadmap for how we can engage in effective and sustainable social change efforts as individuals and organizations during times of crisis and beyond.\n\n\nDeepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer\, strategist\, and lawyer. Her work is rooted in Asian American\, South Asian\, Muslim\, and Arab communities where she spent fifteen years in policy advocacy and coalition building in the wake of the September 11th attacks and ensuing backlash. Currently\, Deepa leads projects on solidarity and social movements at the Building Movement Project\, where she conducts workshops and trainings\, uplifts narratives through the Solidarity Is This podcast\, and facilitates solidarity strategy for cohorts and networks.\n\nDeepa’s first book\, We Too Sing America: South Asian\, Arab\, Muslim\, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future (The New Press\, 2015)\, chronicles community-based histories in the wake of 9/11 and received a 2016 American Book Award. Deepa’s most recent book (2022)\, a guide based on the social change ecosystem map that she created\, is called Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and Connection. Her debut children’s picture book\, We Are The Builders\, will be released in the fall of 2024.\n\nDeepa serves on the advisory council of the Emergent Fund\, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland in the Asian American Studies and Public Policy programs. An immigrant who moved to Kentucky from Kerala (India)\, Deepa graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School and Vanderbilt University. UID:132658-21871519@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132658 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Human Rights,humanities,Lecture,Social Impact,social justice,Social Rights,Social Unrest,Staff,women leaders LOCATION:School of Social Work Building - Educational Conference Center (ECC, Room 1840) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T161436 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T223000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:Take Back the Night Rally and March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please join University Students Against Rape in the Take Back the Night March and Rally. This is the 47th annual rally and march against sexual violence. This event will take place on April 3rd from 6:30-10:30pm in the Michigan League Ballroom and then in a march through the streets of Ann Arbor. Join us for some fantastic performers and speakers discussing their experiences and uplifting the voices of survivors. UID:133665-21873364@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Culture,Dance,Discussion,Drag Queens,Drag Show,Education,Free,In Person,Inclusion,LGBT,March,Multicultural,Music,Poetry,Rally,Sexual Assault,Social,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Storytelling,Student Org,Well-being,Women's Studies LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250314T115802 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:CJS Winter 2025 Film Series | *Inugami* DESCRIPTION:Tickets may be purchased at https://myumi.ch/AZnNw\n \n Akira has just arrived in a small rural town to begin his new job. Soon after arriving\, he begins to fall for Miki\, a papermaker and part of a large and unusual family. When he learns of an ancient legend that the family carries the curse of the *Inugami\,* or Dog God\, he brushes it off as silly superstition. After a series of mysterious deaths\, however\, the townspeople grow restless\, and Akira must confront the truth about Miki and her family.\n \n Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film\, including ratings\, at\n https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277044/\n \n Learn more about the CJS Winter 2025 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep\n \n The CJS Winter 2025 Film Series is co-sponsored by the Department of Film\, Television\, and Media.\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:133878-21873645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133878 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Film,japan LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T153052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Thursday Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Come take a break in the Connector for Movie Night! There will be fresh popped popcorn and snacks! UID:129996-21865022@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129996 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Food,free,Free Food,Movie Night,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T175241 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T203000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Stockwell Spring Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Stockwell Multicultural Council for a fun-filled Spring Movie Night featuring spring-themed crafts and a cozy movie screening! Bring your creativity\, enjoy laughs\, and celebrate the season with friends. Don’t miss out on this festive night of community and fun! UID:134573-21874550@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Community Engagement,Crafts,Movie LOCATION:Stockwell Hall - Rosa Parks Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250203T111428 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Virtual Transfer Student Panel DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors to learn more about the transfer student experience. The Ambassadors will be chatting about the academic transition to U-M\, how to get involved on campus\, housing\, all the amazing programs and support for transfer students\, and any other questions that you have. Join us even if you don't have specific questions.\n\nPlease register with link at the right. After you register you will receive the Zoom login. UID:132238-21870652@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132238 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T181628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Alexander Nick\, voice DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Alexander Nick\, tenor\, performs a master's degree recital. UID:133431-21873097@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250322T092320 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T211500 SUMMARY:Performance:Life Sciences Orchestra 25th Anniversary Concert DESCRIPTION:The LSO will conclude its 25th season of blending music\, medicine and science with a free performance at Hill Auditorium. \n\nUnder the baton of music director Nicholas Bromilow\, and assistant conductor\, Michael Roest\, the LSO will present works by Johannes Brahms\, Jessie Montgomery\, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in a free performance. Bromilow\, a doctoral student in orchestral conducting at the U-M School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\, will give a pre-concert lecture at 6:45pm to discuss the works on the program.\n\nThe program begins with Brahms’ rousing Academic Festival Overture\, which he wrote in response to receiving an honorary degree from a German university\, and which quotes four different drinking songs popular with students. It will be followed by Montgomery’s solemn\, songlike and cathartic piece\, Hymn for Everyone\, written in 2021 in response to recent events. \n\nThe evening’s showpiece is Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade\, a musical depiction of the crafty female storyteller of 1\,001 Nights\, also known as the Arabian Nights. Concertmaster and U-M ophthalmologist Jennifer Weizer\, M.D.\, will be featured on the solo violin passages of the suite\, which also calls on the talents of many other instrumental soloists. \n\nThe concert is open to all with no tickets required. The LSO\, whose members are faculty\, staff\, students\, alumni and retirees of the U-M medical\, health sciences and scientific community\, is part of Gifts of Art\, Michigan Medicine's arts in healthcare program.\n\nFor those unable to attend in person\, the concert will be livestreamed at https://youtu.be/-ud-obNpmZE\n\nDonations to support the orchestra may be given online at michmed.org/lso.\n\nShow your support and purchase 25th anniversary LSO shirts and tote bags at michmed.org/28vKv UID:134242-21874044@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134242 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Life Science,Medicine,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T121623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Our Oz DESCRIPTION:A re-imagination of *The Wizard of Oz* viewed through a BIPOC and queer lens\, Our Oz is an entirely new work being presented on stage for the first time. Professors José Casas (head of the playwriting minor in the Department of Theatre & Drama) and Jake Hooker (head of drama at the Residential College) have led an ensemble of students from SMTD and the Residential College in exploring and experimenting with the tropes and images of multiple renditions from the Land of Oz as originally conceived by L. Frank Baum. The resulting work is fresh\, insightful\, and reflective of the times we live in.\n\nDiscount of 10% off ticket price when you purchase 4 or more student tickets.\n \nRecommended Ages: 13+ UID:122783-21849637@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122783 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,LGBT,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Revive DESCRIPTION:Come and discover hidden gems in the Bible!  Every Thursday night\, 7:30-9:00PM\, we will have Revive at 2210 ABC in the Michigan Union.  Our usual agenda for this event includes singing\, hearing a spoken message\, and having breakout discussion.  This is a great opportunity to meet others who love the Lord Jesus and to learn more about His Word!  See you there!! 🙂\"Your word is a lamp to my feet / And a light to my path.\" (Psalm 119:105) UID:130353-21865794@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130353 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union, 2210 ABC (Second Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T121632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Contemporary Directions Ensemble DESCRIPTION:As part of his William Bolcom Guest Composer Residency\, Sebastian Currier joins the musicians of the Contemporary Directions Ensemble in a dynamic concert of his music. Currier's music flows effortlessly from stormy to absurd\, poignant to frenetic. The program includes *Verge* for clarinet\, violin and piano\, as well as two works for ensemble and live electronics\, *Remix* and *Bodymusic*. \n\nJayce Ogren\, conductor\nRoshanne Etezady\, artistic advisor\nSebastian Currier\, guest composer\n\nPROGRAM\nSebastian Currier\, *Verge*\nSebastian Currier\, *Remix*\nSebastian Currier\, *Bodymusic* UID:122683-21849529@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122683 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T181646 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Grace Jackson\, organ DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Grace Jackson performs a pre-candidate recital. UID:133432-21873098@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133432 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Blanche Anderson Moore Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:H.M.S. Pinafore DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5570/5571 for more detail. UID:133738-21873497@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133738 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T115947 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T213000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce DESCRIPTION:Join us for an incredible evening with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. Learn more about crypto policy at the federal level\, network with blockchain enthusiasts from across the detroit area\, and enjoy free snacks!\n​Hosted by: Michigan Blockchain\n\n​8:00-8:45 - Fireside chat with Commissioner Peirce + Audience Q&A\n\n​8:45-8:50 - Stand with Crypto Keynote\n\n​8:50-9:30 - Reception sponsored by Stand With Crypto UID:134552-21874507@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134552 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Blockchain,Business,Career,conference,Corporate,Economics,Entrepreneurship,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,Industry Session,Law,Leadership,Lecture,Networking,Public Policy,seminar,Student Org,symposium,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Robertson Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250228T181922 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:University of Michigan Jazz Showcase DESCRIPTION:This annual showcase features students and faculty from the Department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation at SMTD\, along with a prominent guest artist. \n\nThis year’s special guest is pianist Kenny Barron. Honored by the National Endowment for the Arts as a 2010 Jazz Master\, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing\, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. *The Los Angeles Times* named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and *Jazz Weekly* calls him “the most lyrical piano player of our time.”\n\nTickets will be available at the door and at the Michigan Union Ticket Office. UID:122684-21849530@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122684 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T111952 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:University of Michigan Jazz Showcase DESCRIPTION:University of Michigan jazz students and professors tear it up\nThis show features students and faculty from the Department of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the U-M\, along with a prominent special guest each year. This year’s special guest is pianist Kenny Barron. Honored by The National Endowment for the Arts as a 2010 Jazz Master\, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing\, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly calls him “The most lyrical piano player of our time.” UID:131247-21868032@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131247 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871247@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872913@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871735@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874263@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869102@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T152035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CAS Workshop. 14th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop in Armenian Studies: “The Archive in Theory and Practice in Armenian Studies” DESCRIPTION:The Center for Armenian Studies’ 14th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop brings together emerging scholars from diverse disciplines to critically engage with the concept of the archive in Armenian Studies. While archival theory often conceptualizes archives as repositories of collective memory\, history\, or knowledge\, this workshop explores both institutional and non-traditional archives\, questioning how they are formed\, preserved\, and accessed. Through an interdisciplinary lens\, participants will examine the role of archives in shaping Armenian history\, cultural identity\, and scholarship\, as well as the limitations and biases inherent in archival practices. By addressing the challenges of archival silences\, displacement\, and the role of digital tools in preservation\, this workshop aims to foster new approaches to archival research.\n\nThe panels will cover a wide range of topics\, including new methods in access and digitization\, materiality and contact within the archive\, the role of state and counter-archives\, and local communities’ preservation practices. Participants will engage with case studies on liturgical hymn organization\, handwritten text recognition\, and digital community archiving\, among other innovative research projects. Additionally\, a special conversation with personal archivist Anahit Toumajan will offer insights into alternative archival practices outside institutional settings. A guided tour of the University of Michigan’s Armenian special collections will provide hands-on engagement with rare books and manuscripts\, further enriching the discussion on archival methodologies and resources.\n\nThe workshop will culminate in a keynote lecture by Dr. Elyse Semerdjian\, whose research on \"embodied archives\" offers a feminist critique of archival practice in Armenian Studies. Her work examines how physical and material remnants\, such as scars and tattooed texts\, function as historical records\, challenging conventional notions of archival preservation. By bringing together scholars\, archivists\, and practitioners\, this workshop seeks to advance critical conversations about the past\, present\, and future of archives in Armenian Studies\, fostering a more nuanced understanding of how history is documented\, remembered\, and reinterpreted.\n\n=========================\nDAY 1 — Friday: April 4\, 2025\n=========================\n\n9:00-9:30 AM — Introductory Remarks: Emma Avagyan (Middle East Studies)\, Nazelie Doghramadjian (Information)\, Allison Grenda (History of Art)\, Gottfried Hagen (Middle East Studies)\n\n9:30-11:00 AM — Panel 1: New Methods in Access\, Preservation\, and Digitization of Armenian Heritage\nDiscussant: Bogdan Pavlish\, University of Michigan\n● Vardan Sargsyan\, University of Michigan. “Unlocking the Sharaknots’: A New Approach to Organizing Armenian Liturgical Hymns”\n● Chahan Vidal-Gòrene\, Calfa\, École Nationale des Chartes-PSL. “A Case Study on the Application of Handwritten Text Recognition to Mekhitarist Archives”\n\n11:00-11:15 AM — Break\n\n11:15 AM-12:45 PM — Panel 2: Beyond Text: Materiality and Contact within the Archive\nDiscussant: Christiane Gruber\, University of Michigan\n● Anahit Gasparyan\, Tufts University. “Reimagining Access to Armenian Sources: The Value of Facsimiles in Art Historical Research”\n● Tsovinar Kuiumchian\, University of Oxford. “‘My house is full of ghosts’: Textile Archive as a Transgenerational Contact Zone”\n\n12:45-2:00 PM — Lunch for Workshop Participants\n\n2:00-3:00 PM — Panel 3: Conversation with Mrs. Anahit Toumajan\, Armenian Language Teacher & Personal Archivist\nModerators: Nazelie Doghramadjian\, University of Michigan\; Michael Pifer\, University of Michigan\n● Anahit Toumajan\, who is an Armenian language teacher and personal archivist in the Armenian community here in Michigan\, will discuss her work preserving and arranging Mihran Toumajan’s archive. Mihran\, born in 1890\, was one of the five pupils of Gomidas and went on to become a famous composer and musician himself. Throughout his life\, he kept detailed correspondence with his family\, friends\, and fellow pupils. Through his letters and journals\, we learn more about his childhood\, his family’s purchase of his first piano\, his lessons with Gomidas\, and well as his capture and exile during the Armenian Genocide. In conversation with PhD student Nazelie Doghramadjian and Marie Manoogian Professor of Armenian Language and Literature Michael Pifer\, Anahit Toumajan will discuss her work on this invaluable archive in her home\, and how her work may be different from institutional archiving. She will also discuss some special materials within the archive that are full of emotion\, personality\, and history.\n\n3:00-3:30 PM — Break\n\n3:30 PM - 4:45 PM — Library and Special Collections Tour\nLed by U-M Librarians Brendan Nieubuurt\, Armine Kirakosyan\, and Beth Snyder [for workshop participants only]\n● The University of Michigan's Hatcher Graduate Library and Special Collections Research Center is a gem on our campus and for the Center for Armenian Studies. U-M Slavic\, East European and Eurasian Studies Librarians Armine Kirakosyan\, Brendan Nieubuurt\, and Beth Snyder will give workshop participants a tour of our library\, just a 5-minute walk from our conference. Participants will get to see our study spaces\, book stacks\, and\, most importantly\, our Armenian special collections\, rare books\, and manuscripts.\n\n=========================\nDAY 2 – Saturday: April 5\, 2025\n=========================\n\n9:20 AM — Brief Kick-off Remarks\n\n9:30-11:30 AM — Panel 4: The State’s People and Their Counter-Archives\nDiscussant: Hazal Özdemir\, University of Michigan\n● Eray Erkoca\, Binghamton University (SUNY). “Respecting the Untruth?: The Archives\, Self-Narratives\, and Ontology in the Context of the Armenian Genocide”\n● Mete Ulutaş\, Pennsylvania State University. “An Ethnography of Historical Research: Artifacts of State and People”\n● Gayane Aghabalyan\, University of Glasgow. “Between Privacy and Preservation: Ethical Considerations in Archival Research on Near East Relief Orphanages in Alexandrapol”\n\n11:30-11:45 AM — Break\n\n11:45 AM-1:15 PM — Panel 5: Archival Silences and Their Stories\nDiscussant: Melanie Tanielian\, University of Michigan\n● Júlia Tordeur\, Getulio Vargas Foundation\, Research and Documentation Center on Contemporary Brazilian History. “Reconstructing Armenian Family Histories in Brazil: Archival Silences\, Digital Tools\, and Diaspora Memory in the Aftermath of the Genocide”\n● Nazelie Doghramadjian\, University of Michigan. “Silence as Opportunity: Archival Stewardship in the Armenian Community”\n\n1:15-2:15 PM — Lunch for Workshop Participants\n\n2:15-3:45 PM — Panel 6: Local Communities’ Knowledge and Preservation Practices\nDiscussant: Patricia Garcia\, University of Michigan\n● Houry Pilibbossian\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “Hi Haleb (Հայ Հալէպ): Digital Community Archive from Practice to Theory”\n● Sama Totah\, University of Michigan. “Beyond the Borderland: The Transnational Dimensions of the 1992-1993 Abkhaz War”\n● Cafer Sarıkaya\, Boğaziçi University. “Conducting a Study of Oral and Local History in the Black Sea Region”\n\n3:45-4:00 PM — Break\n\n4:00-5:45 PM — Keynote Address: Elyse Semerdjian\, Clark University. “Speaking Scars and Tattooed Texts: ‘Embodied Archives\,’ as Feminist Critique in Armenian Studies”\n● Elyse Semerdjian is the Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Chair of Armenian Genocide Studies at the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University. A specialist in the history of the Ottoman Empire\, especially Ottoman Aleppo and the Armenian community\, she authored *“Off the Straight Path”: Illicit Sex\, Law\, and Community in Ottoman Aleppo* (Syracuse University Press\, 2008) and *Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide* (Stanford University Press\, 2023) as well as several articles on gender\, Ottoman Armenians\, urban history\, and law in the Ottoman Empire. She is currently writing the long-dreamed book about the Armenian community of Aleppo from the early Ottoman period to the present.\n\n----------\n\nThis workshop\, sponsored by the University of Michigan’s Center for Armenian Studies and funded by the Manoogian Foundation\, is organized by Emma Avagyan (PhD student in Middle East Studies)\, Nazelie Doghramadjian (PhD student in Information Studies)\, Allison Grenda (PhD student in the History of Art)\, and Dr. Gottfried Hagen (Middle East Studies). For questions\, please email armenianstudies@umich.edu.\n\nRegister here: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97067599569 UID:129040-21862076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:armenia,Armenian Studies,international institute,Workshop LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:132161-21870481@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T235959 SUMMARY:Other:OSU Tournament #2 DESCRIPTION:Second OSU tournament from April 4-6. UID:133314-21872744@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133314 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T235959 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862235@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855061@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T144028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2025 Water@Michigan Symposium: The Water-Climate Nexus DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Water@Michigan Symposium\, which will center on the Water-Climate Nexus across the University\, Michigan\, and the Great Lakes Region.\n\nWater@Michigan 2025 will highlight the urgency of coordinated efforts and community-based research. Attendees will gain new skills in storytelling\, communicating impact\, and understanding Indigenous perspectives. They will also gain a better understanding of climate impacts on transboundary waters and policymaking in Michigan for future water priorities. Engage with leading experts\, policymakers\, and community leaders working to address these pressing challenges.\n\nFeatured Speakers: Stacie Sheldon Chitwaadewegekwe (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and Co-founder of Ojibwe.net)\, Debbie Dingell (U.S. Representative)\, Phil Roos (Director\, Michigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, and Energy)\, Shalanda Baker (VP for Sustainability & Climate Action\, U-M)\n\nThis event is presented by the Water@Michigan. It is free and open to the public\, but registration is required - https://graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/2025 UID:133363-21872826@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133363 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:climate,environment,great lakes,Sustainability LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Great Lakes Room and Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T145709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T153000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:21st Annual Michigan Geophysical Union Symposium DESCRIPTION:The annual MGU Symposium is held in the spring. MGU is a graduate and undergraduate student and postdoctoral scholar symposium here on campus sponsored by both the Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering departments and is fully organized by graduate students. It is an excellent way to gain experience presenting your research and communicating your science with your peers without having to travel.\n\nSchedule of Events:\n\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025\n4:00-5:30 PM in North University Building\n\nFriday\, April 4\, 2025\n9-9:30 am registration opens (BSB)\n9:30-10:45 am morning poster session (BSB)\n10:45 am - 12 pm morning oral session (NUB 1544)\n12-12:45 pm lunch (NUB 2540)\n12:45-1:45 afternoon oral session (NUB 1544)\n1:45-3 pm afternoon poster session (BSB)\n3-3:30 pm reception and awards (NUB 2540)\n\nRegistration (for presenters\, attendees\, and judges) is open through this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ2VuRY3IWwG3CYlHEJ2tayUjA0CTUOd7APC8NLb3tbSNgQg/alreadyresponded\n\nRegistration deadline is March 28. You must register in order to attend\; abstract submission does NOT automatically register you.\n\nQuestions? Please email mgu-organizers@umich.edu UID:134074-21873836@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:climate,Environment LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867091@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865459@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868402@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T112226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T210000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Central Campus Residential Development Furniture Fair DESCRIPTION:Help us select furniture for new residence halls. \n\nSurvey instructions: Please provide your feedback about the furniture options. The number on each piece of furniture corresponds to the number of a survey question. The survey questions are in numerical order and you may use the back and next buttons to locate specific pieces to provide feedback. UID:133349-21872798@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133349 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Capital Project,Free,In Person,Staff LOCATION:Bursley Hall - Community Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T124159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch. UID:131663-21868920@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131663 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T100102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Democracy's Information Dilemma DESCRIPTION:What do we know about the connection between information and democracy\, both domestically and globally? Democracy’s Information Dilemma confronts this question by investigating why democracy depends on accessible and reliable information\, and how disinformation can undermine democracy.\n\nExperts will explore the ways the new information environment influences democratic participation—and how local journalism and education can empower citizens with knowledge.\n\nThis forum unites researchers and practitioners to work towards solutions to build a sustainable information environment for a thriving democracy.\n\nhttps://democracy.umich.edu/events/democracys-information-dilemma/ UID:134002-21873781@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134002 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:conference,Food,Free,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Media,Politics,Public Policy,symposium LOCATION:Jeff T. Blau Hall - Blau Colloquium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21867000@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T170716 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T173000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Inclusive History Project Summit DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://myumi.ch/3Q6wg \n\nJoin us for the Inclusive History Project Summit on Friday\, April 4\, 2025\, which will bring together students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the public to explore histories of inclusion and exclusion at the University of Michigan.\n\nAt the Summit\, engage in dialogue about the work of inclusive history\; attend a hands-on archiving workshop\; learn about research\, engagement\, and teaching taking place across the three campuses\; and see student-led projects in a variety of forms. There will also be opportunities for you to share your stories about the University of Michigan.\n\nThe Inclusive History Project Summit is an annual event that will be hosted on a different campus each year. Join us for the summit at UM-Dearborn in 2025!\n\nThe IHP Summit is free and open to all. Registration is encouraged. Check back for speakers and additional event details.\n\nCART and sign language interpretation will be available. Attendees can view CART captions on a personal device.\n\nFor more information or questions\, please contact inclusivehistory@umich.edu.\n\n--\n\nSessions:\n\nDo Not Repeat Harm: Approaches to Reparative Action Panel Discussion\n9:00am - 11:00am\n\nThis panel discussion convenes experts in justice\, policy\, and advocacy to discuss types of historical injustice\, accountability frameworks\, and community-driven reparative policies and actions like truth commissions\, economic restitution\, and other reparative models. The conversation will also tackle implementation challenges\, emphasizing sustained commitment to achieving justice. It is co-presented by the Center for Social Solutions.\n\nPanelists include Deirdre de la Cruz\, Virginie Ladisch\, Amity Paye\, Ricky Punzalan\, and Trina Shanks. Moderated by Earl Lewis.\n\n--\nMaking Our Stories Heard: Talk\, Question\, and Engage Lightning Talks and Q&A's by and with IHP practitioners\n11:00am – 3:30pm (3 Sessions):\n\nSession 1 〡11:00am – 12/noon\nSpeakers: Mekka Al-Shawi\; Camron Amin and Marlaine Madgewick\; Pam Aronson\, Francine Banner\, Kathleen Darcy\, and Lisa Martin\; Jen Proctor and Rick E. Morrone\; and Brian Williams. Moderated by Lisa M. Lapeyrouse.\n\nSession 2〡1:00pm – 2:00pm\nSpeakers: Amy Brainer\; Bethany Hughes\; John Jenkins\; Reem Killawi\; Kathleen Wroblewski\, Taylor Tyrell\, Lucy Del Deo\, Sara DeSmet\, Isabel Hopson\, and Emma Lefevre. Moderated by Camron Amin.\n\nSession 3〡2:00pm – 3:00pm\nSpeakers: Alexis Antracoli and Jesse Johnston\; Finn Bell\; Emily Feuerherm\; and Martin Hershock and Jacob Napieralski. Moderated by Jay Cook.\n\nWrap-up and Reflection: 3:00pm – 3:30pm\nSpeakers: Camron Amin and Elizabeth Cole.\n\n--\nWolverine Stories: Video Booth by the Inclusive Storytelling Hub\n9:30am - 3:30pm\n\nStep into the video recording booth to tell YOUR story about the University of Michigan. Walk-ins are welcome\, but pre-registrations are encouraged.\n\n--\nOur Records\, Our Selves: How to Save Your History Archiving Workshop\n1:00pm - 2:30pm\n\nA hands-on archiving workshop for students\, community members\, and any archive beginners looking to preserve personal and collective histories. Archivists from UM-Ann Arbor\, UM-Flint\, and UM-Dearborn will share techniques for caring for physical and digital records—diaries\, photos\, meeting notes\, and more. Learn practical skills around organizing and storage while exploring how archives protect identity\, rights\, and collective memory. All workshop participants will receive an archiving starter kit with acid free file folders\, a pencil\, white gloves\, worksheets\, and other informational takeaways to help get you started.\n\n--\nTour of Class Projects\, Installations\, and Exhibitions on view at the IHP Summit\n3:00pm - 4:00pm\n\nWith presentations by faculty\, students\, and staff.\n\n--\nUncovering Film Screening and Panel Discussion\n3:45pm - 5:30pm\n\nJoin us for the premiere of Uncovering: History of the Black Student Union\, a short documentary\, directed and produced by Sydney McKinney-Williams\, exploring the origins and evolution of the Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring individuals who appear in the film. Popcorn\, soda\, and red carpet photo-ops will be provided!\n\n--\nSummit Afterparty\n5:30pm - 6:30pm\n\nJoin us for a closing reception featuring a live DJ and light fare as we wrap up the day and celebrate together. UID:133051-21872319@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133051 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,History,Humanities LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T130812 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Inclusive History Project Summit 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Inclusive History Project Summit on Friday\, April 4\, 2025\, which will bring together students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the public to explore histories of inclusion and exclusion at the University of Michigan.\n\nAt the Summit\, engage in dialogue about the work of inclusive history\; attend a hands-on archiving workshop\; learn about research\, engagement\, and teaching taking place across the three campuses\; and see student-led projects in a variety of forms. There will also be opportunities for you to share your stories about the University of Michigan.\n\nThe Inclusive History Project Summit is an annual event that will be hosted on a different campus each year. Join us for the summit at UM-Dearborn in 2025!\n\nThe IHP Summit is free and open to all. Registration is encouraged. Visit the event page for updates on sessions and event details.\n\nSessions include:\n- Do Not Repeat Harm: Approaches to Reparative Action Panel Discussion\n- Making Our Stories Heard: Talk\, Question\, and Engage Lightning Talks and Q&A’s by and with IHP practitioners\n- Wolverine Stories: Video Booth by the Inclusive Storytelling Hub\n- Our Records\, Our Selves: How to Save Your History Archiving Workshop\n- Tour of Class Projects\, Installations\, and Exhibitions on view at the IHP Summit\n- Uncovering Film Screening and Panel Discussion\n- Summit Afterparty UID:134075-21873841@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134075 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Inclusion LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872220@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 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:129602-21864091@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:20250326T154930 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Social Media and Society in India Conference DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan is hosting a hybrid conference on Social Media and Society in India April 4-5\, 2025 \, featuring a host of speakers to discuss various ways in which social media is impacting contemporary life and democracy in India. The event is in its fifth iteration at the University of Michigan and is a premier venue for conversations around social media and society in India.\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at zahakim@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:134404-21874318@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134404 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:India,Media LOCATION:North Quad - Room 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T181554 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Mercyhurst DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Mercyhurst UID:133602-21873291@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868573@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:Bursley Hall - 2329B CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818082@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240815T125115 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Craft Lecture: The burden and responsibility of representation in literary craft DESCRIPTION:Login here (no pre-registration needed): https://tinyurl.com/ZellWriters24\n\nSeats are limited and are offered on a first come\, first served basis\; please arrive early to secure a spot.\n\nZell Visiting Writers Series craft lectures are free and open to the public\, and will be offered both virtually (via Zoom) and in person (in The Robert Hayden Conference Room\, Angell Hall #3222). Please contact kimjulie@umich.edu with any questions or accommodation needs.\n\nWeike Wang is the author of *CHEMISTRY* (Knopf 2017)\, *JOAN IS OKAY* (Random House 2022) and the forthcoming *RENTAL HOUSE* (Riverhead 2024). She is the recipient of a Pen Hemingway\, a Whiting award and a National Book Foundation 5 under 35. Her work has appeared in *Ploughshares*\, *The New Yorker*\, *Best American Short Stories* and has won an O. Henry Prize. She earned her MFA from Boston University and her other degrees from Harvard. She currently lives in New York City and teaches at the University of Pennsylvania\, Columbia University and Barnard College.\n\nFor any questions about the event or to share accommodation needs\, please email kimjulie@umich.edu--we are eager to help ensure that this event is inclusive to you. The building\, event space\, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. A lactation room (Angell Hall #5209)\, reflection room (Haven Hall #1506)\, and gender-inclusive restroom (Angell Hall 5th floor) are available on site. ASL interpreters and CART services at in-person events are available upon request\; please email kimjulie@umich.edu at least two weeks prior to the event\, whenever possible\, to allow time to arrange services.\n\nU-M employees with a U-M parking permit may use the Church Street Parking Structure (525 Church St.\, Ann Arbor) or the Thompson Parking Structure (500 Thompson St.\, Ann Arbor). There is limited metered street parking on State Street and South University Avenue. The Forest Avenue Public Parking Structure (650 South Forest Ave.\, Ann Arbor) is five blocks away\, and the parking rate is $1.20 per hour. All of these options include parking spots for individuals with disabilities. UID:122493-21849263@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122493 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Art,Author,Book,book discussion,book event,Book Talk,Books,Contemporary Literature,Creative Writing,English Language & Literataure,Storytelling,UMMA,Weike Wang,writing,zell visiting writers series LOCATION:Angell Hall - The Robert Hayden Conference Room, #3222 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Iowa Tournament DESCRIPTION:Water polo tournament at Iowa University UID:129935-21864907@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129935 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Iowa CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T153226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 SUMMARY:Meeting:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Spanish Coffee & Conversation Hours\n\nALL LEVELS AND STUDENTS WELCOME!\n- Practice your Spanish speaking skills with students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed setting\n- Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, and baked goods\n- Get advice on courses and discuss study abroad\n\nEvery Friday\, Winter 2025\nJanuary 10 to April 18\n10:00am - 11:00 am\n4th Floor\, MLB Commons UID:130925-21867406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Coffee,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Food,Free,Humanities,In Person,Inclusion,Interactive,intercultural,Interdisciplinary,Language,multicultural,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Spanish,Talk LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T074847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Opening Day DESCRIPTION:Calling all baseball fans! Opening day is coming up\, and MDining could not be more excited. Visit the dining halls during lunch for some ballpark favorites\, including a hot dog cart! This event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls. UID:131106-21867751@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131106 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,In Person,Luncheon,Meal,Michigan Dining,Social,Undergraduate Students LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T082210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Statistics Department Seminar Series: Michael Levine\, Associate Professor\, Department of Statistics\, Purdue University. DESCRIPTION:Abstract: One of the most important tools for exploring heterogeneous data in many application areas are finite density mixture models. Non- and semiparametric finite density mixture models are a relatively new field of research within a wider area of finite density mixture models that has a lot to offer in terms of theory\, methodology\, and applications. In this presentation\, we discuss a general approach to designing algorithms for estimation of components of these models based on the nonparametric smoothed penalized maximum likelihood. This approach results in converging algorithms for many different semi- and nonparametric finite density mixture models\, including the multivariate ones. In doing so\, this approach unifies conceptually many seemingly disparate mixture models. We also illustrate the usefulness of the proposed approach by showing the large-sample consistency of the implicit estimator that results from applying this method. Several simulations and real-life applications round out our presentation. \n\nhttps://www.stat.purdue.edu/people/faculty/mlevins.html UID:132386-21870853@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132386 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:seminar LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 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:84303-21621561@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:20250327T105216 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T112000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Vertical Integration and Consumer Choice: Evidence from a Field Experiment DESCRIPTION:Platforms\, retailers\, and other firms often offer their own products alongside products sold by competitors\, but this form of vertical integration has become a target of regulation in digital markets. We study the effects of this practice through a field experiment that hides brands owned by Amazon (i.e.\, private labels) from shoppers on Amazon.com. We first consider the effects of this removal on three aspects of consumer behavior: substitution to other products\, changes in search effort\, and substitution to other retail websites. In the absence of Amazon brands\, our results indicate that consumers substitute toward products that are similar along most observable dimensions. We find no evidence that treated consumers change their search effort\, nor that they shift their shopping behavior to other retail websites. To evaluate a fourth mechanism—how the presence of Amazon brands affects equilibrium prices—we estimate a structural model of demand and simulate counterfactual prices when removing such products. Our estimates imply that\, for the categories we study\, removing Amazon brands would reduce consumer surplus by 3.8 percent in the short run\, and roughly one quarter of the impact is due to equilibrium price increases by other products. The effects are heterogeneous\, with consumer surplus reductions exceeding 10 percent in some categories\, while other categories realize no change or even positive increases in consumer surplus when Amazon brands are removed. UID:133776-21873548@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133776 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Industrial Organization,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 301 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250317T124457 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T123000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Banned\, Bold\, and Brave in Detroit DESCRIPTION:Leah Johnson\, author of YA novels and owner of Loudmouth Books bookstore\, will speak to young adult readers about the freedom that the act of reading brings. Attendess will have the chance to stroll through the beautiful grounds of the parkway and dive into the important and timely topic of access to books through a banned book pop-up installation. Johnson will share her insights and experiences\, sparking meaningful conversations about the reasons behind the banning of these books and their relevance in today's world.\n\nEach attendee will receive a free book and a beautifully customized bookmark. This isn't just any bookmark—it's a keepsake that reflects the themes and messages of the day\, perfect for holding your place in a new favorite read.\n\nRegister and let us know you're coming! https://www.eventcreate.com/e/you-should-see-me-in-a-crown UID:130232-21865621@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130232 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Books,Detroit,Humanities,Writing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:CIC Student Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CIC invites students of all academic backgrounds and varying research experience to join the CIC Student Working Group. Students around the world will join a community of young professionals and researchers interested in the future of COVID-19 and ongoing pandemic research.Learn more about the Working Group and register to attend by visiting our website: https://covidinfocommons.datascience.columbia.edu/content/student-working-group UID:128899-21861873@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128899 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250204T133529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Impact Venture Demo Day DESCRIPTION:Catalyze Student Innovation for the Common Good: RSVP today for the Impact Studio Demo Day!\n\nWhat to expect:\nInteract with live demonstrations of prototypes\nConnect with visionary student founders\nProvide feedback to early-stage solutions to global issues\nLight refreshments will be served\n\nIndustry areas: Tech for good\, health and well-being\, education\, climate\, economic development\n\nRSVP at https://impactventuredemoday.eventbrite.com/ UID:132281-21870703@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132281 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Business,Career,Design Thinking,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Entrepreneur Services,Entrepreneurship,Environment,Exhibition,Free,Professional Development,Social Impact,Social Justice,Sustainability LOCATION:Ross School of Business - First Floor Winter Garden CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T163903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 SUMMARY:Other:IOE x IPE Semester Abroad Advising DESCRIPTION:The IOE and IPE Peer Advisors will be available in the basement of IOE to answer questions about semester abroad programs\, classes\, and application process.\nFeel free to stop by anytime Friday 4/4 from 11 AM - 12 PM in the IOE basement and bring your questions! UID:134440-21874361@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134440 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Study Abroad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:stop-loss DESCRIPTION:stop-loss\, the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition\,​ is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 22— April 12\, 2025. The exhibition features the work of MFA students Hannah Buchanan\, Sam Griffith\, Andy Maticorena Kajie\, Laura Mackie\, Okyoung Noh\, Charlie Reynolds\, and Darren Spirk. \nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 21 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present. UID:132763-21871781@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132763 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240620T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T110200 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins DESCRIPTION:Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA\, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home\, placemaking\, labor\, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body\, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade\, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley\, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.\nArtist’s bio:\nMichelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist\, educator\, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting\, bead weaving\, embroidery\, jewelry\, transparent film installations\, painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story\, re-make\, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx\, Chicanx\, Mexican\, and Texican peoples. \n\nRecently\, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan\, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania)\, Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen\, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas\, TX). UID:122384-21848868@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250312T141918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Lingering in the Wound: Sadism and Confusion as Aesthetic Practice DESCRIPTION:Lecture: April 3\, 4pm - 6pm\nWorkshop: April 4\, 11:30pm - 1pm\n\nContrasting the logic that wounds only produce suffering and that\, therefore\, the proper approach to trauma is the reparative\, Saketopoulou draws our attention to the concept of traumatophilia\, which conditions a differently textured relation to injury. In this talk\, she turns to art that lingers in the wound not in order to address/heal the injury but to graze against it\, even to risk re-opening it in the interembodied space of the theatre. Such art is not after healing or repair: it risks\, rather\, an exposure to traumatic intensities that cannot be captured through anamnesis\, intensities that have a fugitive relationship to being grasped or understood\, and which\, importantly\, exert a sadistic force on the artist and the audience. That such sadism is also tender is not a contradiction\, but the very condition of a kind of sadism we might think of as aesthetic. Drawing on the first part of the Cadela Força trilogy by Carolina Bianchi and the art collective Cara de Cavalo\, Saketopoulou explores how wound and aesthetics meet through an ethical form of sadistic practice conjugated not through clarity\, understanding\, or catharsis but through the courting of confusion.\n\nAvgi Saketopoulou is a psychoanalyst who lives and works in New York City. She completed her analytic training at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis\, where she also teaches. Her published work addresses issues around trauma\, gender\, and sexuality. She is the author of Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk\, Race\, Traumatophilia (NYU Press\, 2023) and co-author with Ann Pellegrini of Gender Without Identity (Unconscious in Translation 2023). \n\nThank you to our co-sponsors: \nInstitute for the Humanities\, UMOR\, and LSA DEI Office UID:133768-21873541@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communications,Discussion,film,free,humanities,In Person,institute for the humanities,Interdisciplinary,Language,lecture,multicultural,networks,Performance Art,Philosophy,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social Impact,Storytelling,Talk,Workshop,Writing LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T121803 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Dear Colleagues: Diversity\, equity & inclusion initiatives are legally defensible and here is how higher education should respond. DESCRIPTION:Recent Executive Orders and the Department of Education’s “Dear Colleague” letter have introduced new legal considerations for higher education institutions committed to fostering diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive learning environments. What are the actual legal obligations stemming from these federal actions — and how should institutions interpret and respond to them? \n\nJoin our discussion with legal and policy experts to unpack the legal context of these directives. This session will provide guidance for the higher education community on how to understand the legal scope and limits of federal directives\, navigate potential risks\, and uphold academic freedom and institutional autonomy with evolving legal parameters. UID:134454-21874371@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134454 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Education LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T155316 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EIHS Workshop: Towards a Decolonial Methodology DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Serhii Plokhii’s work in deconstructing imperial Russian historical narratives\, this workshop questions to what extent state-centered approaches have bound the historical imagination of our various fields and defined the topics that count as significant. Via utilizing ulterior archives\, including: the publications of Iranian student activists in 1970s’ France\, novels of famous Kyrgyz authors\, folk songs connected to plantation labor\, and imagined conversations with SS commanders – our four speakers each seek to “decolonize” hegemonic narratives\, and\, in so doing\, create decolonial methodologies for research.\n\nPanelists:\n\nChandrica Barua (Graduate Student\, English Language and Literature\, University of Michigan)\nAzhar Dyussekenova (Graduate Student\, Slavic Languages and Literatures\, University of Michigan)\nKeanu M. Heydari (Graduate Student\, History\, University of Michigan)\nSara Ruiz (Graduate Student\, Slavic Languages and Literatures\, University of Michigan)\nSikandar Kumar (Postdoctoral Fellow\, Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies\, University of Michigan)\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:122467-21849234@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122467 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities,Interdisciplinary LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250516T153130 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T133000 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.\n\n**This workshop is an updated version of Ginsberg’s long-standing Entering\, Engaging\, and Exiting (E3) session. If you’ve attended that session in the past\, you’ll gain additional knowledge from this session.**\n\nRegister for a Session Here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/16509 UID:123162-21862570@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123162 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Free,Ginsberg Center,Graduate Students,Leadership,Student Org,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250317T185313 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:From Lubaina Himid to the Battle of Bamber Bridge: Curating and Narrating Black Atlantic Stories in British Museums and Communities DESCRIPTION:Visiting Fulbright Scholar Professor Alan Rice (DAAS\, UMICH) will discuss a range of his work as curator\, academic and activist in Lancashire\, Great Britain. As a scholar of the Black Atlantic he has curated and co-curated exhibitions with Black British artists including the Turner Prize winner\, Lubaina Himid\, Godfried Donkor\, textile artist Althea McNish and rising stars Jade de Montserrat and Lela Harris. This talk will showcase these curatorial interventions including work with the Whitworth on their Trade and Empire exhibition where together with his co-curators he used extant objects to tell new stories about slavery and exploitation. \n\nMore recent work in Lancaster focuses on its history as the fourth largest slave port and uses the work of Black British artists to challenge the elision of difficult histories. He will discuss how he\, together with Lancaster Black History Group\, uses the work of Himid\, de Montserrat and Harris to get African Atlantic representation into the heart of the museum. His final short case study will show how together with Preston Black History Group he has worked with the community in Bamber Bridge to memorialise the widely forgotten story of a mutiny against Jim Crow segregation by African American troops in a small village in Lancashire. Overall\, he will discuss the importance of activist interventions as an academic and curator. UID:133991-21873765@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133991 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Museum,Visual Arts LOCATION:Haven Hall - Eldersveld Room (5670) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T144046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T123000 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:88544-21865083@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:20250219T133538 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Seminar> Dying matters: Understanding tissue regeneration in response to necrosis DESCRIPTION:Host: Laura Buttitta UID:132913-21872063@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132913 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,Life Science,Natural Sciences,Research,Science LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships UID:131079-21867722@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131079 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T130940 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:More than Gray: Reimagining Early America in Full Color DESCRIPTION:The American past was lived in full color\, but this vibrant history can be easily missed in surviving evidence. You can’t deny that there’s something about a black-and-white photograph that feels… stuffy. With portraits showing people with their shirts buttoned right to the neck and everything in shades of gray and brown\, our imaginations can incline to thinking of the past as a bit staid\, if not downright dull. But look a little closer\, and you’ll see signs that the fashion choices available to those who came before us were more colorful than you might first think. From the fabrics they wore\, to the games they played\, or the books they read\, their world was alive with bright hues. This exhibit invites you to reimagine history with a fuller color palette and picture the vibrancy and joy that just might be hidden behind the unsmiling photographs.\n\nExhibition opening weekdays from 12-4. UID:130748-21866794@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130748 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T112035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Ph.D. Connections Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry guests about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive atmosphere. \nThe goals of the conference are to enable students and postdocs to:Increase Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D.-holders in a variety of industries and sectors.Develop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.Network Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practices.Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:132263-21870678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132263 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T142817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Pilot Grant Lightning Talks: Expanding Housing & Health Research DESCRIPTION:Housing Solutions for Health Equity is a research initiative at the University of Michigan School of Public Health\, led by Dr. Roshanak Mehdipanah. At HSHE\, we envision a world where decent\, safe\, affordable\, and healthy housing is available to everyone. However\, we know our state and nation are far from realizing that vision. We understand that living conditions and location impact many aspects of people’s lives\, including their health. We also understand that inequities in access to decent\, safe\, affordable\, and healthy housing persist in Michigan and across the United States. As a part of our work\, we developed a pilot grant program to fund researchers who are interested in exploring housing and health related topics. During this webinar\, we will hear from our three grantees – Dr. Kate Bauer\, Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences\, Dr. Margi Dewar\, Professor Emerita of Urban and Regional Planning\, and Dr. Joe LaBriola\, Research Assistant Professor at the Institute for Social Research – who will discuss their projects and findings. UID:133656-21873353@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133656 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health Equity,Housing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250306T114528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Population dynamics and universal statistics of tumor-inhabiting bacteria DESCRIPTION:Environments such as the ocean\, the soil\, and the human body support tremendous microbial diversity. Uncovering the mechanisms by which a large number of microbial species can coexist on limited resources remains an important open problem. Here I will discuss this problem in unique context: bacteria that inhabit tumors. Bacterial colonization of solid tumors is widespread\, but how the tumor environment affects bacterial growth (and vice versa) is poorly understood. Our experimental collaborators infect mouse tumors with DNA-barcoded bacteria\, creating competition among thousands of clonal bacterial \"species\". We find that after an initial expansion period\, clone sizes exhibit universal power-law statistics. These statistics are robust across experiments and collection times\, and unique to bacteria grown in the tumor environment rather than in liquid culture. Combining population ecology with nonequilibrium statistical physics\, we develop a mechanistic theory of intra-tumor bacterial growth that includes an infection bottleneck\, local growth constraints\, global resource competition\, and environmental noise. Our simple physical theory captures the dynamics and the statistics of the experiments\, explains the uniqueness of the observations to the tumor environment\, and represents an important step in quantitatively characterizing the tumor microbiome. UID:125336-21854756@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125336 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biophysics LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T162329 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T124500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:121866-21875796@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121866 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,museums,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181816 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Vinson Lam\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Vinson Lam performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:132400-21870884@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132400 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873907@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T121520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:​[Art]roductions and [Art]breakers: An Interactive Workshop DESCRIPTION:​“[Art]roductions and [Art]breakers” is an interactive workshop designed to introduce new methods for cultivating inclusive\, creative communities through innovative art and writing activities. Aimed at breaking away from traditional icebreakers\, this session will introduce 10–20-minute\, fun collaborative art activities that foster peer relationships and risk-taking in both college classrooms and broader community settings. \n \nParticipants will engage in activities using crayons\, improv\, playdough\, and kazoos\, allowing them to experience firsthand how art can dissolve barriers to communication and trust. Research supports the cognitive\, educational\, and communal benefits of “play\,” making this workshop both a reflective and actionable opportunity to enrich student engagement.\n \nFacilitated by Jonathan Holland\, Department of English Language and Literature.\n UID:133472-21873142@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133472 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Museum,UMMA,Workshop LOCATION:Museum of Art - Multipurpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T102233 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Celtic Harpist's Journey through the Collection of the William L. Clements Library DESCRIPTION:* Alex Ames will be in residency at the Clements from March 31-April 4\, 2025 with a pop-up exhibit of materials that inspired his repertoire\, along with other collection items that showcase the cultural resonances of the harp on view from Noon-4:00 pm daily. UID:134174-21873965@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134174 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Books,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,history of art,libraries,Library,Music LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T112434 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Annika Tharp - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Annika Tharp for their dissertation defense titled \"Advancing Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Innovative Approaches in Photoredox Catalysis and Late-stage Functionalization\".\n\n*Date:* Friday\, April 4th\, 2025\n*Time:* 1:00 p.m.\n*Where:* Room 1200\, Chemistry Building\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/91250907373\nPasscode: photoredox UID:134176-21873974@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134176 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1200 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250131T084503 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kreativwerkstatt DESCRIPTION:Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting\, coloring\, painting\, drawing\, knitting\, sewing\, crochet\, embroidery\, origami? You will combine speaking German\, any level welcome\, beginners included\, and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects\, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. Contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.) with questions. UID:131293-21868146@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131293 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3030 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T112035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T143000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Ph.D. Connections Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:During Ph.D. Connections\, participants will be able to learn from industry guests about an array of careers in an interactive and supportive atmosphere. \nThe goals of the conference are to enable students and postdocs to:Increase Awareness: Discover careers available to Ph.D.-holders in a variety of industries and sectors.Develop Skills: Learn about skills and key competencies important in different industries.Network Effectively: Develop strategies and connections to explore careers and foster lifelong networking practices.Please ensure that you have selected all the sessions that interest you before submitting your registration. UID:132263-21870679@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132263 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Amphitheatre - 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jenna Moon & Mitty Ma\, carillon DESCRIPTION:SMTD doctoral alumna Jenna Moon & graduate student Mitty Ma perform on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:132401-21870885@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132401 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240906T085450 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T153000 SUMMARY:Other:IPE Friday Free Passport Photos for Engineering Students DESCRIPTION:Need a passport photo for a passport or visa application? International Programs in Engineering (IPE) has got you covered! \n\n-Fall & Winter Semester Only\n-Fridays 1:30-3:30pm at the IPE Office (245 Chrysler Center)\n-No Appointment Needed\n-Not During Exam Week or Holidays\n\nThis service is for CoE undergraduate and graduate students. \nFor best results\, wear darker colored\, solid (non patterned) shirt/top UID:53322-21850439@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/53322 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate,International,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Chrysler Center - 245 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T101006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Ethnic and Political Divide in the Preference for Strong Leaders DESCRIPTION:The prevailing view among scholars has been that the preference for strong leaders is an idiosyncratic feature of right-wing individuals. However\, it is unclear whether this inference is accurate given that prior research has largely overlooked the role of ethnicity. Analyzing data from the US and Western Europe (N = 34\,443)\, we found that ethnic minorities (and right-wing individuals) prefer strong leaders to a greater extent than Whites (and left-wing individuals). Notably\, ethnic minorities across diverse ethnic and political backgrounds are closer to right-wing Whites on strong leader preference than to left-wing Whites. Our work also provides some evidence\, using both measurement-of-mediation (Studies 1-4) and experimental mediation (pre-registered Studies 5-6)\, that generalized trust helps explain group differences in strong leader preference. Importantly\, our findings suggest that left-wing Whites’ leadership preferences should not be considered the “default” as they do not generalize even to left-wing people belonging to other ethnic backgrounds. UID:132663-21871523@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132663 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Business,Collective Behavior,Discussion,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Free,In Person,Inclusion,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Multicultural,Organizational Studies,Politics,Presentation,Psychology,seminar,Social Sciences,Sociology,Speaker,Talk LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R0220 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250317T173016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC Portrait Session DESCRIPTION:LAST CHANCE! Don't miss out this year on having a professional headshot taken for your internship\, networking or LinkedIn profile.\n\nThe ECRC is offering FREE portrait style headshots to engineering students on Friday\, April 4th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM\n\nHow it works:\n- Register in Career Forge - Spots are limited and will be available on a first-to-sign basis\n- Dress professionally! These photograph are ideal for creating your first impression\n- You MUST arrive anytime between 2:00 PM -4:00 PM - BRING YOUR MCARD\n- You will receive electronic access to download your photo within 2 weeks following the event\n\nRegistration notes:\nBy registering for this event you are confirming your attendance at this event. DO NOT SIGN UP unless you are going to attend. By signing up and not attending you are taking a spot away from another student. UID:133980-21873757@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - Lurie Nanofabrication Hallway CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T135037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Community Service:Friday Stewardship Day! DESCRIPTION:This week's stewardship workday will be held on Friday\, April 4th\, at the Arboretum from 2:00-4:00 PM. Please meet at the west entrance to Dow Field near the pines (GPS coordinates 42°16'57.4\"N 83°43'01.4\"W).\n\nWe will be cutting invasive shrubs and trees in the Arb to restore habitat for native plants and animals. By removing invasives we are making space for the native plants that sustain our local animal species. UID:134651-21874663@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134651 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Student Org,Volunteer LOCATION:Nichols Arboretum CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T134711 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Prosody DESCRIPTION:The Prosody Group consists of researchers interested in any aspect of prosody. We meet biweekly throughout the year to present our work in progress\, read papers\, and practice for upcoming presentations. Please join us if this sounds interesting to you! UID:130914-21867331@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130914 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion Group LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250204T090133 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 SUMMARY:Other:Student Sustainability Coalition Coffee Chats DESCRIPTION:Navigating the variety of avenues to engage in sustainability work on campus can be daunting and confusing! Come talk with the Student Sustainability Coalition (SSC) to learn more about sustainability initiatives on campus and WE WILL BUY YOU A DRINK!\n\n\n\nCoffee chats happen every Friday from 2-3p at Maizes in The League from 2-3p. Look for the \"SSC: Coffee Chats\" sign!\nCoffee chats also happening on select Mondays at Palmer Commons from 11-12p!\n\nSEE YOU THERE! UID:118258-21862047@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/118258 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Discussion,Ecology,Environment,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Prospective Graduate Students,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Social Impact,Sustainability,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250314T111646 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Architecture of Illness: The Hospital Experience\, Vienna 1880-1920 DESCRIPTION:In the short span of forty years\, hospitals became ubiquitous in Western society. Today\, the hospital seems nearly invisible\, even though it bookends the beginning and end of most people’s lives. But initially this institution was met with opposition from a host of critics and commentators.\n\nThis talk focuses on Vienna in the twentieth century as the privileged site for this exemplary tale about the hospital’s rise\, the suspicions it generated\, and the experiences it occasioned. The Architecture of Illness investigates various hospital building styles\, as these come to influence people’s experiences of health care. Using examples from literary works by Arthur Schnitzler and Rainer Maria Rilke as well as architectural treatises\, this talk charts the waiting games\, the diffuse spaces\, and the contagious rumors that plague hospitals from the moment of their establishment.\n\n \nFatima Naqvi is Leavenworth Professor of German and Film at Yale University. She is currently the chair of the Film & Media Studies Program as well as of the European Studies Council. Her scholarship has focused on the intersection of architecture and Bildung in the literature of Thomas Bernhard\; landscape and its function in post-war West German culture\; the rhetoric of victimhood in Western European Culture from the late 1960s to the present\; and the films of director Michael Haneke. Drawn to the curmudgeons\, querulous types\, and naysayers of literature and film\, she has recently written on Elfriede Jelinek\, Ruth Beckermann\, Friederike Mayröcker\, and Peter Handke. UID:133346-21872778@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133346 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures LOCATION:Michigan League - Michigan Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T160446 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T155000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Non-Discriminatory Personalized Pricing (joint with Philipp Strack) DESCRIPTION:A unit mass of consumers with unit demands purchase a product from a monopolist. Consumers have a binary protected characteristic\, which is associated with value distributions ranked in the likelihood ratio order\, conditional on the cost of serving them. We characterize the revenue-maximizing market segmentation and pricing strategy subject to a non-discriminatory constraint\, where consumers with the same cost but different protected characteristics must face the same price distributions. This problem is equivalent to an optimal transport with a non-supermodular objective function. When consumers' value distributions given protected characteristics are different enough\, consumers could retain positive surplus under the profit-maximizing pricing rule\, although which protected characteristic benefits more is generally ambiguous. Moreover\, these surplus are enjoyed by consumers with intermediate values\, whereas high-value and low-value consumers do not retain any surplus. UID:132166-21870525@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132166 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Microeconomics,seminar,Theory LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 301 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T164426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T153000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Research Seminar DESCRIPTION:Lara A. Boyd\, PT\, PhD\, fCAHS\, professor and distinguished university scholar at the University of British Columbia\, will speak on\, “Exploiting Neuroplasticity to enhance motor learning in healthy and damaged brains\" at this upcoming research seminar. SKB room 2200 (at the top of the north stairs\, take a sharp left\; room is in the northeast corner of the building).\n\nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/W6REd\n\nAbstract:\n\nThis talk will review recent data illustrating how neuroplastic change takes place in the human brain. It will discuss how interventions can be applied to stimulate motor learning. Data illustrating these processes in healthy human brain will be contrasted with that from individuals who suffer from brain damage such as stroke. UID:133850-21873620@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133850 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Kinesiology LOCATION:School of Kinesiology Building - 2200 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250203T211245 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AIM Seminar: Efficient Low-Dimensional Compression for Deep Overparameterized Learning and Fine-Tuning DESCRIPTION:Abstract: While overparameterization in machine learning models offers great benefits in terms of optimization and generalization\, it also leads to increased computational requirements as model sizes grow. In this work\, we demonstrate that we can reap the benefits of overparameterization without the computational burden. First\, we develop theory showing that when training the parameters of a deep linear network to fit a low-rank or wide matrix\, the gradient dynamics of each weight matrix are confined to an invariant low-dimensional subspace. This is done by carefully studying the gradient update step\, which is the product of several matrix variables\, and noticing the way low-rank structure passes from the low-rank target through the variables sequentially. Given this invariant subspace\, we can construct and train compact\, highly compressed factorizations possessing the same benefits as their overparameterized counterparts. For language model fine-tuning\, we introduce a method called \"Deep LoRA\"\, which improves the existing low-rank adaptation (LoRA) technique. While this technique does not arise directly from our theory\, it involves only a minor modification that is surprisingly effective and of great interest for future theoretical study.\n\nContact: Peter Miller UID:130193-21865580@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130193 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1084 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063245 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Discover McKinsey's Hispanic and Latino Network DESCRIPTION:Meet McKinsey's Hispanic and Latino Network! Hear from McKinsey consultants on life at the firm\, finding their community and more! Discover McKinsey's Hispanic and Latino Network is designed for individualswho are interested in connecting with members of McKinsey’s Hispanic and Latino Network. This is just one of our many worldwide initiatives aimed at helping individuals get to know McKinsey better. UID:133235-21872627@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133235 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250127T090800 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Meeting:DocDi DESCRIPTION:The DocDi Group is a collaborative forum\, open to both students and faculty\, who share an interest in the areas of Field Linguistics\, Fieldwork Methods\, Language Documentation\, and Language Description. Serving as an invaluable platform for friendly intellectual exchange\, DocDi promotes an interactive environment where members have the opportunity to present their respective research\, share their experiences\, and discuss innovative ideas and tools aimed at augmenting the effectiveness of fieldwork and documentary/descriptive projects. UID:131900-21869389@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131900 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion Group,Language Documentation LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250323T143157 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Seminar | Lifting Swing Surfaces to AdS DESCRIPTION:The entanglement entropy for regions in a BMS field theory living at null infinity has been proposed to be holographically dual to certain ‘swing surfaces’ in flat space. We lift this construction to AdS/CFT and revisit both bulk and boundary aspects of this proposal. UID:130843-21867131@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130843 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:High Energy Theory Seminar,Physics LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3481 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T125455 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Higher-Categorical Associahedra (Combinatorics Seminar) DESCRIPTION:In 2017\, Bottman introduced a family of posets called 2-associahedra as a tool for investigating functoriality properties of Fukaya categories\, and he conjectured that they could be realized as face posets of convex polytopes. We introduce a family of posets called categorical n-associahedra\, which naturally extend Bottman's 2-associahedra and the classical associahedra. Categorical n-associahedra give a combinatorial model for the poset of strata of a compactified real moduli space of a tree arrangement of affine coordinate subspaces. We construct a family of complete polyhedral fans\, called velocity fans\, whose coordinates encode the relative velocities of pairs of colliding coordinate subspaces\, and whose face posets are the categorical n-associahedra. In particular\, this gives the first fan realization of 2-associahedra. In the case of the classical associahedron\, the velocity fan specializes to the normal fan of Loday's realization of the associahedron. Time permitting\, we will discuss current investigations of projectivity of velocity fans. This is joint work with Nathaniel Bottman and Daria Poliakova. UID:129315-21862441@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129315 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T095022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 SUMMARY:Meeting:SynSem DESCRIPTION:The syntax-semantics group provides a forum within which Linguistics students and faculty at UM\, and from neighboring universities (thus far including EMU\, MSU\, Oakland University\, Wayne State and UM-Flint) can informally present or just discuss and share their ongoing research in these domains. The group is frequently used by students to practice conference presentations and receive constructive feedback from familiar faces. UID:131039-21867629@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion Group,Semantics,Syntax LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Lorch 473 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250117T103736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interdisciplinary Workshop in Race\, Ethnicity and Politics DESCRIPTION:Racial and ethnic identities play a key role in shaping behaviors\, attitudes\, institutions and social structures. As such\, scholars across disciplines have been devoted to investigating how race and ethnicity feature in every aspect of social and political life. The purpose of I-REP (Interdisciplinary Workshop in Race\, Ethnicity and Politics) is to provide a space for scholars whose research centers race\, ethnicity and politics across a number of fields to receive critical feedback on the early stages of their work (especially graduate students)\, build community with other researchers who share similar interests and offer an opportunity for participants to collaborate on a joint research project within the working group. UID:112497-21868260@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/112497 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Department Of Political Science,Political Science LOCATION:Haven Hall - Eldersveld, 5670 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250330T172602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Smith Lecture - Brian Atkinson\, University of Kansas DESCRIPTION:The Cretaceous (145-66 Ma) origin and diversification of flowering plants (angiosperms) heralded the assembly of modern terrestrial ecosystems. During the Late Cretaceous (100-66 Ma)\, over half of modern angiosperm families rapidly evolved. This led to the shift from gymnosperm (e.g.\, conifers\, cycads) dominated forests to angiosperm dominated forests in which landscapes began to appear more similar to the modern. In this talk\, I will discuss how my research group investigates this critical transition by analyzing three-dimensionally preserved plant fossil from the Late Cretaceous on western North America and Antarctica. The exceptional preservation of these fossils allows us to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships and the paleobiology of these fossils in outstanding detail\, which enables new perspectives on the Late Cretaceous diversification of angiosperms and the concomitant development of modern terrestrial ecosystems. UID:123508-21851012@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123508 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lecture LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 1528 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T143431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Linguistics Colloquium DESCRIPTION:Amalia Arvaniti is the Professor of English Language and Linguistics at Radboud University. She had previously held professorial appointments at the University of Kent\, UK and the University of California\, San Diego. Arvaniti’s research covers prosody\, and focuses particularly on the production and perception of intonation and speech rhythm. Her research takes a cross-linguistic perspective\, covering several languages that include English\, Greek\, Korean\, Polish\, and Romani.\n\nDr. Arvaniti will be joining us via Zoom.\n\nTitle:\nHow to tame your intonation: from concepts to methods and back\n\nAbstract:\nIn this talk I will provide a brief overview of the major findings and conclusions of SPRINT\, a five-year project funded by the European Research Council to study intonation in English and Greek. The main objective of SPRINT has been to develop a new approach to intonation based primarily on the investigation of intonation variability and pragmatics. SPRINT started from the position that intonation is not a “half-tamed savage”\, as the frequently used (and highly questionable) metaphor of Bolinger’s has it\, but part of a language’s phonological component whose phonetic features are as tame as any other aspect of speech production\, provided a) we treat them as such and b) we employ suitable methodologies to study them. Starting from this position\, in the talk\, I cover three topics: a) the main sources of variability in intonation and the methodologies employed in SPRINT to address them\, so we can distinguish systematic\, linguistically determined variation\, from gradience\, and noise\; b) the role that meaning can play in this process\; c) the lessons we learned from researching these topics and the ways they have shaped the main SPRINT objective\, determining what we retain from AM\, the most widely adopted model of intonation\, and what we need to revise. Overall\, the findings support SPRINT’s starting point and provide encouraging results on which to build this new foundation. UID:130333-21865766@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130333 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Talk LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T081825 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Preprint Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Archimedean zeta functions\, singularities\, and Hodge theory\, after Davis\, Lorincz\, and Yang DESCRIPTION:https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.07849 UID:131763-21869213@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131763 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Mathematics,seminar LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250718T113911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Study Abroad in Sorrento\, Italy - Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join CGIS Advisor\, Joy Richardson\, and Sant'Anna Institute staff to learn more about the CGIS: Humanities and Social Sciences in Sorrento (Italy) program\, the application process\, the academics\, and life in Sorrento.Please note that this session will be in-person. To learn more\, visit the M-Compass brochure:https://mcompass.umich.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=12125 UID:134038-21873803@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134038 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Abroad,global,global opportunities,Humanities,Information Session,international,International Education,international studies,Italian,Italian Studies,Romance Language,Romance Languages And Literatures,Sessions,Social Sciences,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall, Room 255 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250210T103555 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kaffeestunde im Max Kade Haus DESCRIPTION:Kaffeestunde is a weekly opportunity to mingle and unwind \"auf Deutsch\". It is a place to connect with other Max Kade residents\, chat informally in German and participate in activities prepared by facilitators. The Kaffeestunde is open to the wider German-speaking community at UofM. UID:132571-21871287@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132571 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - 3rd Floor West Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T121702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ariya Laothitipong\, piano DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Ariya Laothitipong performs a senior recital. UID:133558-21873248@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T181015 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Juan Luis Tienda Scholarship DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Law School. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5297/5302 for more detail. UID:128657-21861456@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - League Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T184858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T183000 SUMMARY:Other:Laser Queen DESCRIPTION:Laser shows are coming to the UMMNH Planetarium & Dome Theater!\n\nFrom Feb. 28 through Apr. 26\, we will be featuring the biggest and best-loved hits of rock legends Queen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We will offer three shows each night at 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations will be fulfilled on a first come\, first served basis.\n\nTickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.\n\nTo book tickets in advance\, call: 734-764-0478\, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–3pm UID:132146-21870397@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132146 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T181532 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250310T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Illinois DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Illinois UID:133609-21873299@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133609 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250417T130452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Video Game Nights with Housing Security DESCRIPTION:Join your Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant and DPSS Housing Security for a fun night of video games and pizza! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere and great food while engaging in friendly competition. UID:134842-21875362@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134842 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Games LOCATION:Couzens Hall - C.A.M.E.O Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T093216 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America DESCRIPTION:When Professor Bernadette Atuahene\, of USC Gould School of Law\, moved to Detroit\, she planned to study the city’s squatting phenomenon. What she accidentally found was too urgent to ignore. Her neighbors\, many of whom had owned their homes for decades\, were losing them to property tax foreclosure\, leaving once bustling Black neighborhoods blighted with vacant homes.\n\nThrough years of dogged investigation and research\, Atuahene uncovered a system of predatory governance\, where public officials raise public dollars through laws and processes that produce or sustain racial inequity — a nationwide practice in no way limited to Detroit.\n\nIn this powerful work of scholarship and storytelling\, Atuahene shows how predatory governance invites complicity from well-meaning people\, eviscerates communities\, and widens the racial wealth gap. By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers\, one Black and the other white\, and their grandchildren\, Atuahene tells a riveting tale about racist policies\, how they take root\, why they flourish\, and who profits. Plundered's release date is Jan. 28\, 2025.\n\nLocal book talks include: \nANN ARBOR on Friday\, April 4\n6:30-8 p.m. at Literati Bookstore\, 124 E. Washington St.\, Ann Arbor\nWith special guest Patrick Cooney\, vice president at Michigan Future Inc.\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literati-presents-bernadette-atuahene-tickets-1105727283069?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl\n\nDETROIT on Friday\, Jan. 31\n5-6:30 p.m. at Detroit Mercy Law School\, 651 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Detroit\nWith special guest Orlando Bailey\, Emmy award-winning journalist and executive director of Outlier Media\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-bernadette-atuahene-tickets-1101099792119?aff=oddtdtcreator UID:130918-21867344@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130918 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Detroit,Poverty LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T172039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T203000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SCOR Connection Circles 2025 DESCRIPTION:The SCOR Executive Board is excited to host a series of small group events designed to foster networking\, collaboration\, and community-building in a fun and relaxed setting. Each Executive Board member will plan a unique activity or event for a group of 5-6 participants\, giving you the chance to connect with new peers in an engaging way.\n📅 Flexible Scheduling:\nEvents will be held at different times\, so you can sign up for the time that best fits your schedule. However\, to encourage fresh connections\, participant groups will be randomly assigned\, allowing you to meet and interact with a diverse mix of graduate students.\n🎯 Why Join?\n\nExpand your network and make meaningful connections.\nEnjoy a fun and interactive activity.\nContribute to building a stronger graduate student community.\n\n👉 Sign up now to reserve your spot and be part of this exciting series of small group events! UID:134230-21874016@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134230 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Exact Activity Details Provided 3 Days Prior via Text and Email (Near Campus, Off E Washington and S 4th Ave) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T184858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T193000 SUMMARY:Other:Laser Queen DESCRIPTION:Laser shows are coming to the UMMNH Planetarium & Dome Theater!\n\nFrom Feb. 28 through Apr. 26\, we will be featuring the biggest and best-loved hits of rock legends Queen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We will offer three shows each night at 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations will be fulfilled on a first come\, first served basis.\n\nTickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.\n\nTo book tickets in advance\, call: 734-764-0478\, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–3pm UID:132146-21870415@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132146 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T121541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Team/All-Around Finals DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Team/All-Around Finals UID:133601-21873290@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133601 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T181532 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Team/All-Around Finals DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Team/All-Around Finals UID:134096-21873856@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134096 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T172039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SCOR Connection Circles 2025 DESCRIPTION:The SCOR Executive Board is excited to host a series of small group events designed to foster networking\, collaboration\, and community-building in a fun and relaxed setting. Each Executive Board member will plan a unique activity or event for a group of 5-6 participants\, giving you the chance to connect with new peers in an engaging way.\n📅 Flexible Scheduling:\nEvents will be held at different times\, so you can sign up for the time that best fits your schedule. However\, to encourage fresh connections\, participant groups will be randomly assigned\, allowing you to meet and interact with a diverse mix of graduate students.\n🎯 Why Join?\n\nExpand your network and make meaningful connections.\nEnjoy a fun and interactive activity.\nContribute to building a stronger graduate student community.\n\n👉 Sign up now to reserve your spot and be part of this exciting series of small group events! UID:134230-21874017@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134230 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Exact Activity Details Provided 3 Days Prior via Text and Email (On South Campus) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T181752 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Pre-Concert Lecture: Chamber Choir DESCRIPTION:This lecture begins at 7:15 pm before the 8:00 pm Chamber Choir performance. UID:133475-21873145@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133475 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Lecture,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240806T152038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Anne-Sophie Mutter\, violin DESCRIPTION:Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter has made her mark on the Western classical music scene as a soloist\, mentor\, and visionary for nearly 50 years\, following her professional debut at age 13 with the Berliner Philharmoniker.\n\nThe four-time Grammy Award winner is equally committed to the performance of traditional composers as to the future of music\, having given the world premieres of 31 works. Her first UMS recital since 2013 features her longtime collaborator Lambert Orkis in a program featuring favorite violin sonatas by Mozart\, Schubert\, Clara Schumann\, and Respighi.\n\nPROGRAM\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sonata for Piano and Violin in F Major\, K. 376\nFranz Schubert Fantasie in C Major for Violin and Piano\, D. 934\nClara Schumann Three Romances\, Op. 22\nOttorino Respighi Sonata for Violin and Piano in b minor UID:121996-21847944@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121996 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Anthropology,Art,artists,arts,chamber orchestra,Classical,classical music,concert,Culture,Energy,European,Family,hill auditorium,Humanities,In Person,International,Mindfulness,music,performance,piano,Social,Strings,UMS,ums jazz series,Well-being LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T153248 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T230000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:FoolMoon 2025: Rhythm & Fools! DESCRIPTION:This 15th annual magical outdoor nighttime event features a vast array of quirky and beautiful community-made illuminated sculptures\, a huge street party\, live music\, and more. All invited to make homemade light-up costumes & drum on pots and pans in celebration of “Rhythm & Fools\,” this year’s theme.\n\nLuminary makers and merrymakers are invited to assemble at one of 3 “Constellation Stations”: the U-M Art Museum front lawn\, the Kerrytown Farmers Market\, and the Slauson Middle School parking lot. Processionals step off promptly at 8pm dancing and winding through downtown\, arriving at Washington & Ashley for this popular outdoor celebration of creativity and Foolishness!!\n\nAll are invited to make their very own illuminated sculpture to bring to FoolMoon on their own or at Fool U! Free Luminary Making Workshops held at Hathaway's Hideaway every Sunday in the month of March. Space is limited & pre-registration desired - sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FADA823A0F8C43-50350728-fool UID:131751-21869199@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131751 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,art workshop,artists,arts,Arts Initiative,Community Engagement,community gathering,Concert,Free,Lswa,performance art,visual arts LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T122028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gabriel Johnson\, Thomas Welch\, & Molly Weisberg\, trumpet DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate students Gabriel Johnson\, Thomas Welch\, & Molly Weisberg perform a junior year recital. UID:134157-21873952@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134157 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T181645 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Jeremy Esquer\, composition DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. UID:133562-21873252@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T121703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Allison Gaines\, voice DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Allison Gaines\, soprano\, performs a senior recital. UID:133559-21873249@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133559 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T160811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T223000 SUMMARY:Tours:Astronomy Night DESCRIPTION:Experience History and Astronomy at the Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory!\n\n \n\nObservatory Tours - 1 hour guided tour of the Detroit Observatory\, including Historic Telescope Observing of the seasonal night sky. Tours begin at 8:00\, 8:30\, 9:00\, and 9:00 PM.\nWalk-ins - begins at 8:00pm. Includes telescope observing with the historic Fitz refractor. Walk-ins welcome\, but space is limited.\n \n\nAll visitors\, including walk-ins\, are welcome to patio telescope observing and all hands-on activities at the observatory! Telescope observing is only if weather permits. Only register for one time slot. Groups larger than 5 should contact the observatory. Missed time slots will be made available to walk-ins\, so please arrive on time. UID:134347-21874229@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,Education,educational,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes,tour LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T121629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Choir & OperaLab DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber Choir & SMTD OperaLab for an evening workshop performance of Christopher Theofanidis\, composer and librettist Melissa Studdard's new work *Siddhartha\, She*. The performance is in partnership with the Aspen Music Festival. Eugene Rogers\, conductor\; Scott VanOrnum\, pianist. \n\nVery loosely based on Herman Hesse’s classic novel\, *Siddhartha*\, the oratorio *Siddhartha\, She* adapts the timeless story of the search for meaning into a vibrant\, immersive audience experience of communal and personal transcendence. In addition to uniting music with spoken poetry\, ritual\, and environmental field recordings\, composer Christopher Theofanidis and librettist Melissa Studdard employ optional simple choreographed balletic movement and video projection onto a variety of textured surfaces to create a mesmerizing\, magical-realist\, gender-bending exploration of the depth of the human condition. UID:122685-21849531@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122685 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T181039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:H.M.S. Pinafore DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5570/5572 for more detail. UID:133739-21873498@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250115T160055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jackie Greene DESCRIPTION:A soulful songwriter original\n\nAmericana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades and an artist who can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo. Since the release of his critically-acclaimed debut album 'Gone Wanderin’\,' Greene has built an enduring audience through a relentless touring schedule with the likes of BB King\, Mark Knopfler\, Susan Tedeschi\, and Taj Mahal. He played lead guitar with The Black Crowes on their Layin’ Down With #13 World Tour\, recorded and toured with Trigger Hippy - his supergroup with Joan Osborne - and in the last four years performed over 300 shows of his own\, all while continuing to record and release his solo work. Greene is a frequent member of Phil Lesh & Friends\, and sits in with countless other artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Govt Mule\, Mississippi All-Stars\, Amy Helm\, Steve Earle\, and Bob Weir. UID:131134-21867822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131134 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T181818 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Joshua Elwood\, saxophone DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Joshua Elwood performs a recital. UID:133561-21873251@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133561 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T184858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T203000 SUMMARY:Other:Laser Queen DESCRIPTION:Laser shows are coming to the UMMNH Planetarium & Dome Theater!\n\nFrom Feb. 28 through Apr. 26\, we will be featuring the biggest and best-loved hits of rock legends Queen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We will offer three shows each night at 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations will be fulfilled on a first come\, first served basis.\n\nTickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.\n\nTo book tickets in advance\, call: 734-764-0478\, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–3pm UID:132146-21870424@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132146 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T121638 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Our Oz DESCRIPTION:A re-imagination of *The Wizard of Oz* viewed through a BIPOC and queer lens\, Our Oz is an entirely new work being presented on stage for the first time. Professors José Casas (head of the playwriting minor in the Department of Theatre & Drama) and Jake Hooker (head of drama at the Residential College) have led an ensemble of students from SMTD and the Residential College in exploring and experimenting with the tropes and images of multiple renditions from the Land of Oz as originally conceived by L. Frank Baum. The resulting work is fresh\, insightful\, and reflective of the times we live in.\n\nDiscount of 10% off ticket price when you purchase 4 or more student tickets.\n \nRecommended Ages: 13+ UID:122784-21849638@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122784 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T150458 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T230000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Pride Prom: Under the Sea DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a sand-sational shell-ebration at Pride Prom \"Under the Sea.\" Join us as we transform the venue into an underwater world filled with sea-inspired decorations\, rhythmic waves of DJ Yoda\, ocean-themed mocktails\, and an aquatic backdrop photo booth. Sea you there!\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nExplore more Spectrum Center events at https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events. Spectrum Center events are open to students of all sexualities and genders. UID:128952-21861940@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128952 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity and Inclusion,LGBT LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T181707 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Renata Rangel\, percussion DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Renata Rangel performs a senior recital. UID:133560-21873250@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133560 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250106T141852 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T230000 SUMMARY:Other:Sustainability Honors Cords Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:The Excellence in Sustainability Honors Cord program is designed to recognize students who went above and beyond to advance their knowledge\, skills\, and practice of sustainability ethics while studying at U-M. UID:130478-21866093@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130478 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,climate,Climate Change,Environment,food and the environment,food sustainability,Free,Social Impact,Social Justice,Sustainability LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Iowa Tournament DESCRIPTION:Water polo tournament at Iowa University UID:129935-21864908@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129935 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Iowa CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871248@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships UID:131079-21867723@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131079 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:OSU Tournament #2 DESCRIPTION:Second OSU tournament from April 4-6. UID:133314-21872745@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133314 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862236@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871736@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874264@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869103@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T152035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CAS Workshop. 14th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop in Armenian Studies: “The Archive in Theory and Practice in Armenian Studies” DESCRIPTION:The Center for Armenian Studies’ 14th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop brings together emerging scholars from diverse disciplines to critically engage with the concept of the archive in Armenian Studies. While archival theory often conceptualizes archives as repositories of collective memory\, history\, or knowledge\, this workshop explores both institutional and non-traditional archives\, questioning how they are formed\, preserved\, and accessed. Through an interdisciplinary lens\, participants will examine the role of archives in shaping Armenian history\, cultural identity\, and scholarship\, as well as the limitations and biases inherent in archival practices. By addressing the challenges of archival silences\, displacement\, and the role of digital tools in preservation\, this workshop aims to foster new approaches to archival research.\n\nThe panels will cover a wide range of topics\, including new methods in access and digitization\, materiality and contact within the archive\, the role of state and counter-archives\, and local communities’ preservation practices. Participants will engage with case studies on liturgical hymn organization\, handwritten text recognition\, and digital community archiving\, among other innovative research projects. Additionally\, a special conversation with personal archivist Anahit Toumajan will offer insights into alternative archival practices outside institutional settings. A guided tour of the University of Michigan’s Armenian special collections will provide hands-on engagement with rare books and manuscripts\, further enriching the discussion on archival methodologies and resources.\n\nThe workshop will culminate in a keynote lecture by Dr. Elyse Semerdjian\, whose research on \"embodied archives\" offers a feminist critique of archival practice in Armenian Studies. Her work examines how physical and material remnants\, such as scars and tattooed texts\, function as historical records\, challenging conventional notions of archival preservation. By bringing together scholars\, archivists\, and practitioners\, this workshop seeks to advance critical conversations about the past\, present\, and future of archives in Armenian Studies\, fostering a more nuanced understanding of how history is documented\, remembered\, and reinterpreted.\n\n=========================\nDAY 1 — Friday: April 4\, 2025\n=========================\n\n9:00-9:30 AM — Introductory Remarks: Emma Avagyan (Middle East Studies)\, Nazelie Doghramadjian (Information)\, Allison Grenda (History of Art)\, Gottfried Hagen (Middle East Studies)\n\n9:30-11:00 AM — Panel 1: New Methods in Access\, Preservation\, and Digitization of Armenian Heritage\nDiscussant: Bogdan Pavlish\, University of Michigan\n● Vardan Sargsyan\, University of Michigan. “Unlocking the Sharaknots’: A New Approach to Organizing Armenian Liturgical Hymns”\n● Chahan Vidal-Gòrene\, Calfa\, École Nationale des Chartes-PSL. “A Case Study on the Application of Handwritten Text Recognition to Mekhitarist Archives”\n\n11:00-11:15 AM — Break\n\n11:15 AM-12:45 PM — Panel 2: Beyond Text: Materiality and Contact within the Archive\nDiscussant: Christiane Gruber\, University of Michigan\n● Anahit Gasparyan\, Tufts University. “Reimagining Access to Armenian Sources: The Value of Facsimiles in Art Historical Research”\n● Tsovinar Kuiumchian\, University of Oxford. “‘My house is full of ghosts’: Textile Archive as a Transgenerational Contact Zone”\n\n12:45-2:00 PM — Lunch for Workshop Participants\n\n2:00-3:00 PM — Panel 3: Conversation with Mrs. Anahit Toumajan\, Armenian Language Teacher & Personal Archivist\nModerators: Nazelie Doghramadjian\, University of Michigan\; Michael Pifer\, University of Michigan\n● Anahit Toumajan\, who is an Armenian language teacher and personal archivist in the Armenian community here in Michigan\, will discuss her work preserving and arranging Mihran Toumajan’s archive. Mihran\, born in 1890\, was one of the five pupils of Gomidas and went on to become a famous composer and musician himself. Throughout his life\, he kept detailed correspondence with his family\, friends\, and fellow pupils. Through his letters and journals\, we learn more about his childhood\, his family’s purchase of his first piano\, his lessons with Gomidas\, and well as his capture and exile during the Armenian Genocide. In conversation with PhD student Nazelie Doghramadjian and Marie Manoogian Professor of Armenian Language and Literature Michael Pifer\, Anahit Toumajan will discuss her work on this invaluable archive in her home\, and how her work may be different from institutional archiving. She will also discuss some special materials within the archive that are full of emotion\, personality\, and history.\n\n3:00-3:30 PM — Break\n\n3:30 PM - 4:45 PM — Library and Special Collections Tour\nLed by U-M Librarians Brendan Nieubuurt\, Armine Kirakosyan\, and Beth Snyder [for workshop participants only]\n● The University of Michigan's Hatcher Graduate Library and Special Collections Research Center is a gem on our campus and for the Center for Armenian Studies. U-M Slavic\, East European and Eurasian Studies Librarians Armine Kirakosyan\, Brendan Nieubuurt\, and Beth Snyder will give workshop participants a tour of our library\, just a 5-minute walk from our conference. Participants will get to see our study spaces\, book stacks\, and\, most importantly\, our Armenian special collections\, rare books\, and manuscripts.\n\n=========================\nDAY 2 – Saturday: April 5\, 2025\n=========================\n\n9:20 AM — Brief Kick-off Remarks\n\n9:30-11:30 AM — Panel 4: The State’s People and Their Counter-Archives\nDiscussant: Hazal Özdemir\, University of Michigan\n● Eray Erkoca\, Binghamton University (SUNY). “Respecting the Untruth?: The Archives\, Self-Narratives\, and Ontology in the Context of the Armenian Genocide”\n● Mete Ulutaş\, Pennsylvania State University. “An Ethnography of Historical Research: Artifacts of State and People”\n● Gayane Aghabalyan\, University of Glasgow. “Between Privacy and Preservation: Ethical Considerations in Archival Research on Near East Relief Orphanages in Alexandrapol”\n\n11:30-11:45 AM — Break\n\n11:45 AM-1:15 PM — Panel 5: Archival Silences and Their Stories\nDiscussant: Melanie Tanielian\, University of Michigan\n● Júlia Tordeur\, Getulio Vargas Foundation\, Research and Documentation Center on Contemporary Brazilian History. “Reconstructing Armenian Family Histories in Brazil: Archival Silences\, Digital Tools\, and Diaspora Memory in the Aftermath of the Genocide”\n● Nazelie Doghramadjian\, University of Michigan. “Silence as Opportunity: Archival Stewardship in the Armenian Community”\n\n1:15-2:15 PM — Lunch for Workshop Participants\n\n2:15-3:45 PM — Panel 6: Local Communities’ Knowledge and Preservation Practices\nDiscussant: Patricia Garcia\, University of Michigan\n● Houry Pilibbossian\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “Hi Haleb (Հայ Հալէպ): Digital Community Archive from Practice to Theory”\n● Sama Totah\, University of Michigan. “Beyond the Borderland: The Transnational Dimensions of the 1992-1993 Abkhaz War”\n● Cafer Sarıkaya\, Boğaziçi University. “Conducting a Study of Oral and Local History in the Black Sea Region”\n\n3:45-4:00 PM — Break\n\n4:00-5:45 PM — Keynote Address: Elyse Semerdjian\, Clark University. “Speaking Scars and Tattooed Texts: ‘Embodied Archives\,’ as Feminist Critique in Armenian Studies”\n● Elyse Semerdjian is the Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Chair of Armenian Genocide Studies at the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University. A specialist in the history of the Ottoman Empire\, especially Ottoman Aleppo and the Armenian community\, she authored *“Off the Straight Path”: Illicit Sex\, Law\, and Community in Ottoman Aleppo* (Syracuse University Press\, 2008) and *Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide* (Stanford University Press\, 2023) as well as several articles on gender\, Ottoman Armenians\, urban history\, and law in the Ottoman Empire. She is currently writing the long-dreamed book about the Armenian community of Aleppo from the early Ottoman period to the present.\n\n----------\n\nThis workshop\, sponsored by the University of Michigan’s Center for Armenian Studies and funded by the Manoogian Foundation\, is organized by Emma Avagyan (PhD student in Middle East Studies)\, Nazelie Doghramadjian (PhD student in Information Studies)\, Allison Grenda (PhD student in the History of Art)\, and Dr. Gottfried Hagen (Middle East Studies). For questions\, please email armenianstudies@umich.edu.\n\nRegister here: https://umich.zoom.us/j/97067599569 UID:129040-21862077@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:armenia,Armenian Studies,international institute,Workshop LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships near Chicago\, Illinois UID:131660-21868902@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872221@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T154930 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Social Media and Society in India Conference DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan is hosting a hybrid conference on Social Media and Society in India April 4-5\, 2025 \, featuring a host of speakers to discuss various ways in which social media is impacting contemporary life and democracy in India. The event is in its fifth iteration at the University of Michigan and is a premier venue for conversations around social media and society in India.\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at zahakim@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:134404-21874319@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134404 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:India,Media LOCATION:North Quad CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863784@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T181543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250325T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Bucknell DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Bucknell UID:134304-21874149@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134304 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T125131 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T100000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Yoga DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. This yoga class blends mobility\, flexibility and balancing poses\, cultivating awareness of your body in space and connecting you to your breath - so you can leave feeling relaxed and centered. This is less of a workout and more focused on moving your body mindfully. UID:131666-21868962@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867490@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T154244 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T113000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Saturday Morning Physics | Organic Optical Materials: From Solar Cells to Light-Emitting Diodes DESCRIPTION:Versatile organic optical materials are widely used\, for example\, in OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TVs. These materials\, which convert electricity to light and vice-versa\, continue to improve\, but questions remain concerning electron and energy transport processes. Understanding ultra-fast (femtosecond) and small-scale (nanometer) processes in these systems is crucial for improving performance in optical and electronic applications. In this presentation\, Professor Goodson will describe the results of studies of light-matter interactions in organic materials using absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy to investigate energy transport and its importance to electronic devices we rely on daily.\n\nJoin us in person or via live stream: https://myumi.ch/ErXD3\n\nMore information about the Saturday Morning Physics Lecture Series is available on our website: https://myumi.ch/9gmgn UID:131617-21868839@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131617 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Free,Lecture,Natural Sciences,Physics,Smoke-free,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 170 & 182 Auditoriums CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818083@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:stop-loss DESCRIPTION:stop-loss\, the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition\,​ is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 22— April 12\, 2025. The exhibition features the work of MFA students Hannah Buchanan\, Sam Griffith\, Andy Maticorena Kajie\, Laura Mackie\, Okyoung Noh\, Charlie Reynolds\, and Darren Spirk. \nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 21 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present. UID:132763-21871782@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132763 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 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:84303-21621562@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:20240620T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T110200 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins DESCRIPTION:Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA\, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home\, placemaking\, labor\, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body\, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade\, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley\, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.\nArtist’s bio:\nMichelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist\, educator\, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting\, bead weaving\, embroidery\, jewelry\, transparent film installations\, painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story\, re-make\, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx\, Chicanx\, Mexican\, and Texican peoples. \n\nRecently\, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan\, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania)\, Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen\, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas\, TX). UID:122384-21848869@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T094636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Read and Look | Temple Cat DESCRIPTION:“In the ancient city of Neba there stood a temple\, and in the temple lived a cat. But the cat did not just live there. The cat was the lord of the temple.”\n\nJoin us for a kid-friendly tour of the Egyptian exhibits at the Kelsey Museum! We will begin by reading aloud *Temple Cat* by Andrew Clements. Then we will explore the galleries to find artifacts pictured in the book such as hieroglyphs\, jewelry\, clothes\, and our cat mummy. During the tour\, replica artifacts will be available for kids to touch and learn from. Take home a scavenger hunt of other animals in the Kelsey Museum! This tour is great for our younger visitors\, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.\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:133805-21873580@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133805 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Archaeology,Children,Family,Free,Museum,Storytelling LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250206T151626 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:2025 UROP Poster Workshop DESCRIPTION:Check out the Workshop series and participate in the \"How-to Workshop: Creating Your UROP Poster\" and \"Hands-on: Refining Your Poster.\" Be sure to join the Zoom workshop(s) you plan to attend! UID:132460-21870995@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132460 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Urop,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T161921 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T133000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Make Your Own Mini Terrarium Garden DESCRIPTION:Join the Alice Lloyd ResStaff\, Hall Council\, and Multicultural Council in celebrating Earth Day early by making your own mini terrarium and picking up informational resources from Planet Blue! All are welcome! UID:134620-21874605@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134620 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Community Engagement,Crafts LOCATION:Alice Lloyd Hall - Alice Lloyd Art Studio CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T181731 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 SUMMARY:Performance:Margot Helft\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Margot Helft performs a senior recital. UID:133563-21873253@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133563 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T162329 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T124500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:121866-21875800@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121866 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,museums,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873908@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T181555 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Princeton DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Princeton UID:133918-21873683@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133918 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T121630 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:2025 Briggs Chamber Music Competition DESCRIPTION:The Briggs Competition was created to encourage the excellence of chamber music performance at SMTD and to provide performance opportunities for small ensembles. It is named in honor of its benefactors and evolved from the Dale and Nancy Briggs Chamber Music Endowed Enrichment Fund\, established in 2004 and endowed in 2006\, to support program and/or scholarship needs in chamber music. UID:129697-21864326@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129697 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T003504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 SUMMARY:Tours:Tour: Museum Highlights DESCRIPTION:Learn about some of our exciting exhibits and galleries like the Exploring Michigan gallery and Evolution: Life Through Time. Along with learning about the past\, this tour will take a step into the future and explore cutting-edge research being done in the Biological Sciences Building. UID:125524-21875737@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125524 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T181531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250315T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Soccer vs Michigan State DESCRIPTION:Men's Soccer vs Michigan State UID:133919-21873684@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133919 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Soccer LOCATION:U-M Soccer Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250210T151201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:The After Beckett: Theater and Performance for the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:featuring Patrick Barry\, Jessica Brater\, Nicholas Delbanco\, Dawn Dietrich\, Jason Fitzgerald\, Deborah Geis\, Laura Kasischke\, Katherine Kelly\, Matthew Martin\, James McNaughton\, Mike Sell\, Tim Slover\, Andrew Sofer\n\n1:00-3:00\, First Panel\n3:30-5:15\, Second Panel\n5:30-6:30\, Additional Commentaries\n6:30\, Reception\n\nRSVP\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDLhVGQccaxh2gdScuYsgMjVw6Ow8_Xs55oct5Ho8V3R2KtQ/viewform?usp=dialog UID:127859-21859828@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127859 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Drama,English Language & Literature,English Language And Literature,Free,Humanities,Panel,symposium,Theater LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - East Conference Room and Assembly Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T181531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250325T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Mercyhurst DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Mercyhurst UID:134305-21874150@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134305 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T215359 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:DMUM Presents: Community Carnival DESCRIPTION:Join Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday\, April 5 for a free\, community-wide carnival at the University of Michigan indoor practice facility\, Oosterbaan Field House!\n\nYou can expect fun\, carnival themed accessible games and activities for people of all ages and abilities! Members of DMUM\, prior or current patients of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital\, and Univesity of Michigan community members will be in attendance!\n\nFeel free to stop by or stay for the whole 2 hours\, whatever works best with your schedule! We hope to see you there!\n\nDance Marathon at the University of Michigan (DMUM) is a student organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for pediatric therapies at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Throughout the year\, our members volunteer at therapies\, fundraise\, foster relationships with our DMUM families\, and prepare for VictorThon where we stand for 24 hours to show our support For the Little Victors! UID:120076-21844012@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/120076 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:community,community service,Dance,dance marathon,Disability,disability awareness,dmum,family,Food,for the kids,Free,FSL,Games,kids,Leadership,linedance,marathon,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Social,student org LOCATION:Oosterbaan Field House CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T181037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T140000 SUMMARY:Performance:H.M.S. Pinafore DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5570/5574 for more detail. UID:133741-21873500@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133741 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T223753 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T160000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Scientist Spotlight: YDL DESCRIPTION:Only for the curious! Visit with University of Michigan scientists at the Ypsilanti District Library (Whittaker Rd. branch) and participate in engaging\, hands-on activities to learn about their cutting-edge research. These researchers are part of the U-M Museum of Natural History’s Science Communication Fellows\, bringing scientists and the public face-to-face. \n\nFree and open to the public.\nSuitable for upper elementary through adult visitors.\nMade possible with help from the National Science Foundation. UID:134534-21874463@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134534 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Science LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T181822 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T153000 SUMMARY:Performance:Cory Tamez\, clarinet DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Cory Tamez performs in a chamber music recital. UID:133564-21873254@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133564 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T150000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Discovery Demo: How to Become a Fossil DESCRIPTION:Explore how fossils form and what parts of animals can become fossilized. How old are the earliest fossils? How old does something have to be before it is considered a fossil? You’ll touch some real fossils\, learn the different types of fossil evidence\, and discover what is necessary to become a fossil. Finally\, we’ll discuss what kinds of things fossils can tell us\, and how fossil casts are made in the museum.\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:125523-21875778@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T121706 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ian Shasha\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Ian Shasha performs a recital. UID:134365-21874292@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134365 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T181650 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Maram Atatee\, piano DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Maram Atatee performs a final senior recital. UID:133565-21873255@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133565 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T181632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 SUMMARY:Performance:Student Choreography Showcase DESCRIPTION:Produced by Dance Student Assembly\, an internal leadership group within the Department of Dance\, this performance features choreography created by students outside of curricular requirements. Join us to view these tasty kernels of creativity and celebrate the dynamic work of dance majors and minors.\n\n*Free tickets are available starting one hour before the performance.* UID:131401-21868431@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131401 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Free,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T181824 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Annabella Paolucci\, violin DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Annabella Paolucci performs a senior recital. UID:133566-21873256@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133566 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T121635 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Stephen Paul\, jazz trombone DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Stephen Paul performs a recital. UID:133568-21873258@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133568 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T122038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Thomas Long\, voice DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Thomas Long\, baritone\, performs a master's degree recital. UID:133567-21873257@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133567 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T184858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T183000 SUMMARY:Other:Laser Queen DESCRIPTION:Laser shows are coming to the UMMNH Planetarium & Dome Theater!\n\nFrom Feb. 28 through Apr. 26\, we will be featuring the biggest and best-loved hits of rock legends Queen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We will offer three shows each night at 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations will be fulfilled on a first come\, first served basis.\n\nTickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.\n\nTo book tickets in advance\, call: 734-764-0478\, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–3pm UID:132146-21870406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132146 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T181532 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Princeton DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Princeton UID:133923-21873691@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133923 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T115617 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T194500 SUMMARY:Performance:Creative Writing Capstone Reading DESCRIPTION:Literati is excited to welcome students in the University of Michigan English Department’s Creative Writing Capstone for a night of poetry and prose readings!\n\nStudents in the Creative Writing Capstone spend their senior year working with faculty to complete a creative thesis of poetry or fiction. These collections\, similar in size to MFA theses\, are first attempts to create book-length manuscripts. The event will be hosted by the program’s director\, Cody Walker.\n\nThe April 5th readers include Anna Busse\, Yumna Dagher\, Kendal Donnelly\, Clark Grace\, Elizabeth Guenther\, Katherine Hattersley\, Avery Haynes\, Safa Hijazi\, Luke Homans\, and Megan Kleiner. \n\nThe April 12th readers include Abigail Kelleher\, Logan Klinger\, Reva Lalwani\, Ruby Lewis\, Sarah Mallon\, Charlie Martin\,Trey Norbey\, Charlotte Parent\, Alex Schulz\, and Seorim Song. UID:134591-21874571@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134591 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Department Of English Language And Literature,Free,Literati,Literature,Poetry,Reading LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T131938 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Dance Mix 2025 DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5632/5633 for more detail. UID:134132-21873898@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134132 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Power Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T184858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T193000 SUMMARY:Other:Laser Queen DESCRIPTION:Laser shows are coming to the UMMNH Planetarium & Dome Theater!\n\nFrom Feb. 28 through Apr. 26\, we will be featuring the biggest and best-loved hits of rock legends Queen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We will offer three shows each night at 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations will be fulfilled on a first come\, first served basis.\n\nTickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.\n\nTo book tickets in advance\, call: 734-764-0478\, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–3pm UID:132146-21870433@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132146 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T121542 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Event Finals DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Event Finals UID:133792-21873568@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133792 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Event Finals DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs Big Ten Event Finals UID:134097-21873857@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134097 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Campus Orchestra Chamber Strings DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Campus Orchestras are comprised of non-music major U-M students\, faculty members\, staff\, and alumni\, and are conducted by Graduate Student Conductors at the School of Music\, Theatre and Dance. This concert features the Campus Philharmonia Chamber Strings\, conducted by Evan Hagen and Kendra Chao. UID:134688-21874715@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134688 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T181710 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Christiana Blahnik\, conducting DESCRIPTION:Wind band conducting graduate student Christiana Blahnik performs a recital. UID:131466-21868502@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131466 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T103309 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Marcel\, Rami\, and Sary Khalife: Legacy DESCRIPTION:The legendary Lebanese composer\, singer\, and oud master Marcel Khalife returns to Ann Arbor for the first time in 20 years\, joined by his son\, virtuoso pianist Rami Khalife\, and his nephew\, cellist Sary Khalife\, in a program that underscores his family’s incredible musical legacy. Revered as a cultural icon in the Arab World and beyond\, Marcel Khalife is deeply attached to the text of great contemporary Arab poets and is an innovator in Arab music who draws upon traditional forms and blends Western elements to create an evocative sound that has captivated audiences around the world. His extensive body of work transcends his lyrical works to encompass groundbreaking compositions\, orchestral and choral works\, music for dance\, and concertos for a variety of traditional Arabic instruments.\n\nThe cross-generational Khalife trio will perform a selection of Marcel’s revered classics that endeared him to millions in the Arab World\, with new arrangements alongside original compositions. Sary Khalife masterfully incorporates the Arabic quarter tone on his cello\, seamlessly weaving Arabic and Western sounds\, while Rami’s pianistic skills combine his classical training from The Juilliard School with a “Keith-Jarrett-like approach to jazz and improvisation.” (Daily Telegraph\, Australia) UID:121997-21847960@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121997 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Anthropology,Arabic,Arabic Instruments,Art,artists,arts,chamber orchestra,concert,Culture,Diversity,Energy,Faculty,Family,hill auditorium,Humanities,In Person,Interdisciplinary,International,Mindfulness,multicultural,music,performance,piano,Social,Strings,UMS,university musical society,visual arts,Voice,Well-being LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T181827 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gavin Ryan\, percussion DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Gavin Ryan performs a dissertation recital. UID:133569-21873259@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133569 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T181037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:H.M.S. Pinafore DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5570/5573 for more detail. UID:133740-21873499@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133740 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T142035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:ICSC - International Student Formal DESCRIPTION:The International Center Student Council is excited to host the inaugural International Student Formal! This event is designed to give international students a chance to come together and celebrate a successful academic year\, while dressed to impress! The event will include dancing\, a photobooth\, hors d'oeuvres and cultural performances. \n\nStudents are encouraged to dress in black- tie formal attire\, but cultural formal attire is also welcome! This event is ticketed ($15)\, and tickets go on sale March 14th\, 2025 at MUTO. Tickets are required to attend and no refunds will be given. Purchases are limited to 2 tickets per person. \n\nQuestions? Contact icenter@umich.edu. UID:133557-21873247@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133557 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - League Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T184858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T203000 SUMMARY:Other:Laser Queen DESCRIPTION:Laser shows are coming to the UMMNH Planetarium & Dome Theater!\n\nFrom Feb. 28 through Apr. 26\, we will be featuring the biggest and best-loved hits of rock legends Queen on Friday and Saturday evenings. We will offer three shows each night at 6:00\, 7:00\, and 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations will be fulfilled on a first come\, first served basis.\n\nTickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door.\n\nTo book tickets in advance\, call: 734-764-0478\, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–3pm UID:132146-21870442@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132146 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T121640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Our Oz DESCRIPTION:A re-imagination of *The Wizard of Oz* viewed through a BIPOC and queer lens\, Our Oz is an entirely new work being presented on stage for the first time. Professors José Casas (head of the playwriting minor in the Department of Theatre & Drama) and Jake Hooker (head of drama at the Residential College) have led an ensemble of students from SMTD and the Residential College in exploring and experimenting with the tropes and images of multiple renditions from the Land of Oz as originally conceived by L. Frank Baum. The resulting work is fresh\, insightful\, and reflective of the times we live in.\n\nDiscount of 10% off ticket price when you purchase 4 or more student tickets.\n \nRecommended Ages: 13+ UID:122785-21849639@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122785 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Iowa Tournament DESCRIPTION:Water polo tournament at Iowa University UID:129935-21864909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129935 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Iowa CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871249@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships UID:131079-21867724@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131079 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships near Chicago\, Illinois UID:131660-21868903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:OSU Tournament #2 DESCRIPTION:Second OSU tournament from April 4-6. UID:133314-21872746@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133314 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872915@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T235959 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862237@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871737@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869104@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872222@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863785@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867491@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818084@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism DESCRIPTION:Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison)\, this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art\, 1650-1850.\n \nIn recent times\, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections\, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries\, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works\, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.\n \nPieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet\, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden\, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.  \n \nIn this online exhibition\, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery\, which will open in early 2021\, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. \n \nBy challenging our own practice\, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display\, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles\, and fails to settle for\, simple narratives. \n \n“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed\, so ornate\, so planned\, they call attention to themselves\; arrest us with intentionality and purpose\, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.” \n \n— Toni Morrison\n\nLead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost\, the U-M Arts Initiative\, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.\n  UID:84303-21621563@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Discovery Demo: How to Become a Fossil DESCRIPTION:Explore how fossils form and what parts of animals can become fossilized. How old are the earliest fossils? How old does something have to be before it is considered a fossil? You’ll touch some real fossils\, learn the different types of fossil evidence\, and discover what is necessary to become a fossil. Finally\, we’ll discuss what kinds of things fossils can tell us\, and how fossil casts are made in the museum.\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:125523-21875782@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T152943 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T220000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Sunday Study Table DESCRIPTION:Come to the Connector Sunday evening for an opportunity to study in the community! UID:129997-21865037@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129997 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,free,Study Night,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Penn State DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Penn State UID:133924-21873692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133924 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T061537 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern UID:133926-21873694@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133926 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250331T130000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern DESCRIPTION:Men's Tennis vs Northwestern UID:134499-21874436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134499 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250806T162329 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T124500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Sea Monsters DESCRIPTION:The film follows a curious and adventurous Dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a ‘dolly’ – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way\, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs\, giant turtles\, enormous fish\, fierce sharks\, and the most dangerous sea monster of all– the mosasaur. UID:121866-21875804@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121866 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,museums,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Brown DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Brown UID:133925-21873693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133925 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T121702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T133000 SUMMARY:Performance:Solveig Geenen\, violin DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Solveig Geenen performs a master's degree recital. UID:133570-21873260@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133570 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T004336 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 SUMMARY:Tours:Tour: Walking with Whales DESCRIPTION:Discover a world where prehistoric whales had four limbs and walked on land! Learn about how whales and dolphins made the transition from land back into the water as you examine specimens that were distant or direct ancestors to modern cetaceans (whales\, dolphins\, and porpoises). UID:125536-21875749@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125536 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T104356 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gemily DESCRIPTION:Gemily (Gemini + Emily) is the folk music trio comprised of Laz and San Slomovits\, and San's daughter\, Emily. Laz and San\, as the highly popular family music duo\, Gemini\, have been performing throughout Michigan and the United States since 1973. Emily first began joining them on stage when she was just eight years old\, and increasingly since graduating from college in 2016. All three are versatile instrumentalists and excellent singers. Between them they play over a dozen instruments including guitars\, violins\, ukulele\, mandolin\, pennywhistle\, and a variety of folk flutes and hand percussion instruments.\n\nSan and Laz's recordings have won numerous awards from\, among others\, the American Library Association\, Parents' Choice Magazine\, National Parenting Publications\, the Wolf Trap Institute\, Early Childhood News and ASCAP. Emily\, who studied classical violin for over a decade\, is an excellent violinist in a variety of styles including classical\, jazz and folk. Besides with Gemini\, she has performed and recorded with\, among others\, San\, Emily & Jacob\, Billy King\, Annie and Rod Capps\, Judy Banker\, Billy Brandt and Jill Jack.\n\nGemily's concerts feature a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk\, jazz and classical music. Their beautifully blended harmony vocals and exciting instrumental work breathe new life into a wide variety of American and international music\, from folk to classical\, klezmer to Broadway show tunes\, traditional to contemporary. Audiences thrill to their musicianship\, warmth\, humor and ease on stage. UID:130697-21866540@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130697 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:GA - The Ark CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T181725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000 SUMMARY:Performance:Isabelle Bogomas\, harp DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Isabelle Bogomas performs a senior recital. UID:133571-21873261@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133571 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T100231 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 SUMMARY:Other:Wonder Walk DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE\, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.\n\nWednesday walks begin at 5:30 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start. UID:134494-21874412@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134494 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Discovery Demo: All About Owls DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Science Forum for a 15-20 minute engaging science demonstration that will help you see the world in a whole new way. Demonstrations are free and appropriate for visitors ages 5 and above. Schedule subject to change.\n\nExplore the unseen lives of owls in this hands-on demonstration. Together\, we will use museum specimens to learn about some of owls’ unique adaptations\, like big eyes\, specialized ears\, quiet wings\, and sharp claws. What do these adaptations tell us about how owls eat? How are these modern raptors related to dinosaurs? Find out what an owl pellet is (Hint: it's not poop!) and dissect a real owl pellet to learn about the owl's diet. Come and discover the role of these birds of prey in the food chain!\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:124739-21875774@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 SUMMARY:Performance:H.M.S. Pinafore DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5570/5575 for more detail. UID:133742-21873501@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133742 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181630 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T153000 SUMMARY:Performance:Kate Liu\, piano DESCRIPTION:In association with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra\, the Piano Department at the University of Michigan is pleased to present pianist Kate Liu in performance\, presenting music by Chopin and Schumann. \n\nPresented with support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund.\n\nPROGRAM\nChopin: Two Nocturnes\, Op. 27\nChopin: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor\, Op. 35\nSchumann: Symphonic Etudes\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST\n\nPianist KATE LIU has garnered international recognition\, notably winning the Third Prize at the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Competition in Warsaw\, Poland. She also received the Best Mazurka Prize\, as well as the Audience Favorite Prize awarded by the Polish public through Polish National Radio. Since then she has toured internationally\, performing at some of the world’s most renowned venues and collaborating with orchestras around the globe.\n\nAs a distinguished soloist\, Kate has been presented in numerous prestigious halls\, including the Seoul Arts Center\, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre\, Warsaw National Philharmonic\, La Maison Symphonique de Montréal\, Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall\, Severance Hall in Cleveland\, Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, Shanghai Concert Hall\, Osaka Symphony Hall\, and the Phillips Collection. Esteemed orchestras she has collaborated with include the Warsaw Philharmonic\, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal\, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra\, Cleveland Orchestra\, Daegu Symphony Orchestra\, Rochester Philharmonic\, Hilton and Head Symphony Orchestra. She is a regular invitee to the Chopin and His Europe Festival in Warsaw\, and in 2024\, was the recipient of the Olivier Berggruen Prize as part of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival.\n\nIn 2025\, she released her debut album featuring Beethoven and Brahms sonatas with Orchid Classics.\n\nBorn in Singapore\, Kate began her piano studies at the age of four and relocated to the United States at age eight. She studied at the Music Institute of Chicago under Emilio del Rosario\, Micah Yui\, and Alan Chow. Early in her career\, she achieved first prizes at the Third Asia-Pacific International Chopin Competition and the New York International Piano Competition. Kate holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Curtis Institute of Music\, as well as a Master’s and Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School\, where she studied with Robert McDonald and Yoheved Kaplinsky. UID:133786-21873561@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133786 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T121641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Our Oz DESCRIPTION:A re-imagination of *The Wizard of Oz* viewed through a BIPOC and queer lens\, Our Oz is an entirely new work being presented on stage for the first time. Professors José Casas (head of the playwriting minor in the Department of Theatre & Drama) and Jake Hooker (head of drama at the Residential College) have led an ensemble of students from SMTD and the Residential College in exploring and experimenting with the tropes and images of multiple renditions from the Land of Oz as originally conceived by L. Frank Baum. The resulting work is fresh\, insightful\, and reflective of the times we live in.\n\nDiscount of 10% off ticket price when you purchase 4 or more student tickets.\n \nRecommended Ages: 13+ UID:122786-21849640@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122786 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Arthur Miller Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250313T095718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | An Introduction to Ancient Egypt DESCRIPTION:Did ancient Egyptians *really* worship cats? Who’s that god with the dog head I keep seeing? And exactly how and why did people make mummies?\n\nIf you’ve found yourself asking questions like these\, our upcoming Sunday Drop-In Tour is the perfect event for you! This docent-led tour will provide a general\, approachable introduction to the highlights of the Kelsey Museum’s ancient Egyptian galleries.\n\nThis event is free and open to all visitors. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event\, please visit our accessibility page at https://myumi.ch/zwPkd or contact the education office by calling (734) 647-4167. We ask for advance notice as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:133808-21873583@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133808 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Archaeology,Free,history,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T011502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Discovery Demo: How to Become a Fossil DESCRIPTION:Explore how fossils form and what parts of animals can become fossilized. How old are the earliest fossils? How old does something have to be before it is considered a fossil? You’ll touch some real fossils\, learn the different types of fossil evidence\, and discover what is necessary to become a fossil. Finally\, we’ll discuss what kinds of things fossils can tell us\, and how fossil casts are made in the museum.\n\nSpecial demos on February 15 and 16. UID:125523-21875789@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Karate Practice DESCRIPTION:\"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility\, and that in critical times\, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.\"\n--Gichin Funakoshi- Founder of Shotokan KarateNew members are always welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Just come to any practice. You may watch a practice or actually participate when you come. If you want to participate\, wear loose fitting clothes\, trim your nails\, and no jewelry. See more information on our website: https://michigan.ska.org/ Winter 2025 Practice Schedule Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:15pm  @  Gretchen's House\, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd Sunday 2:30pm - 4:30pm  @  B225 Medium Multi-purpose Room\, Intramural Sports Building (please complete the liability waiver prior to your first Sunday practice)    Exceptions -- no Sunday practice at IMSB on Jan 26th\, Mar 2nd\, and Mar 9th  UID:130976-21867546@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130976 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building, Medium Multi-purpose Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T104128 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Film Screening: The Dawn Is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of *The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life* (2024\, dir. Persis Karim and Soumyaa Behrens\, 55 min.)\, followed by a conversation and Q&A\nsession with the co-director\, Persis Karim! This event is free and open to the public.\n\nAbout the film: *The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life* poetically narrates the story of a community of Iranian Americans who have made the San Francisco Bay Area their home over the past five decades. The film seeks to expand our understanding of Iranian immigration — what it means to leave home and country\, and to live through the episodes of turbulent histories of dissent\, revolution\, war\, and separation — and reinvent oneself in a new place\, country\, and culture. *The Dawn is Too Far* does not paint a story of salvation and happy assimilation but rather seeks to identify the complex ways that members of the Bay Area's Iranian diaspora community have navigated the challenges and traumas of history to reinvent themselves and tell their own stories. These as yet untold stories build on a longer history of Iranian immigration to Northern California\, where Iranians as students\, activists\, artists\, draw on as well as influence the larger culture of the Bay Area. This community\, and all that it has faced\, offers a more nuanced story of the Iranian diaspora\, the ways that this community enriches and enlivens the region where they live\, work\, and build families and community. *The Dawn is Too Far* undermines the tired and overplayed news headlines that are dominated by narratives of enmity and mistrust between the government of Iran and the U.S. to offer a more humane understanding of how people's lives and the sacrifices they make are part of the larger story of immigration. \n\nAbout the speaker: Persis Karim is the director of the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State University\, where she also teaches in the Department of\nHumanities and Comparative and World Literature. She is the editor of three anthologies of Iranian diaspora literature and has published numerous articles about\nIranian diaspora literature and culture for academic journals\, as well as poetry and essays in non-academic publications. *The Dawn is Too Far* is her first film and reflects\nher interest in documenting and sharing the larger history and personal stories of those who are part of the global Iranian diaspora.\n\nThis event was made possible with the generous help of Middle East Studies (U-M\, Dearborn)\, Middle East Studies (U-M\, Ann Arbor)\, the Center for Arab American Studies\n(U-M\, Dearborn)\, the Honors Program at U-M Dearborn\, the Residential College at U-M Ann Arbor\, and the Iranian Studies Program at U-M Ann Arbor. UID:133979-21873755@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133979 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,American Culture,Anthropology,Arab,arab american studies,Arab And Muslim American Studies,Art,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Film,Free,global,History,Humanities,immigration,In Person,Interdisciplinary,International,Media,multicultural,Social,Talk LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T181654 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Oscar Andrés Cruz\, clarinet DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Oscar Andrés Cruz performs a master's degree recital. UID:133572-21873262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133572 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T181534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Water Polo vs Saint Francis DESCRIPTION:Water Polo vs Saint Francis UID:133931-21873699@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133931 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Donald B. Canham Natatorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T121712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki\, carillon: Women's Glee Club Prelude DESCRIPTION:Preceding the Women's Glee Club concert at 4:00 pm at Hill Auditorium\, Meghan Wysocki performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds. UID:134275-21874080@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134275 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T152012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:FestiFools 2025: RevFOOLution! DESCRIPTION:Make a crazy costume\, bring an old pan to bang on\, or just come as you are\, to help celebrate the annual FestiFools spectacle on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor! This one-of-a kind public art tradition features bizarro\, street-sized \"puppets\" all created and animated by U-M students and community members. This not-2-B-missed one-hour only event starts at 4pm sharp! Let’s come together to celebrate the true FOOL in all of us\, and to revel in the Rev-FOOL-ution!\n\nIf you'd like to volunteer for FestiFools\, send us an email at marktuck@umich.edu or sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FADA823A0F8C43-50410976-festifools ! UID:131749-21869192@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131749 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Initiative,Community Engagement,community gathering,Creative,Festival,Free,In Person,Lloyd Scholars For Writing And The Arts,Lswa,visual arts LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T121713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 SUMMARY:Performance:Johnathon VanDuinen\, guitar DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Johnathon VanDuinen performs a final senior recital. UID:133573-21873263@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T181636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Percussion Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Join us for our season finale as we play Edgard Vareses' classic piece\, *Ionisation*\, new music from our students\, along with music by Gemma Peacocke\, and Peter Garland. We will also be joined by guest electronic music performer Lesley Flanigan and pianist Justin Snyder.\n\nAlso\, join us in the lobby of the Moore Building following the performance and check out our pop-up headphone gallery called *Headspace: A Sonic Gallery* featuring a new creation by twelve percussionists. UID:122686-21849532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Hankinson Rehearsal Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T181726 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000 SUMMARY:Performance:Women's Glee Club Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:The fan-favorite student organization continues years of tradition with their annual spring concert. \n\nJulie Skadsem\, faculty director \n\n*Not available as part of the Flex Series package.* \n\nRecommended Ages: 3+ UID:122810-21849667@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122810 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250320T115502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T183000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Film Screening: The Strike DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a screening of The Strike – a feature documentary that tells the story of a generation of California men who endured decades of solitary confinement and\, against all odds\, launched the largest hunger strike in U.S. history. Screening will be followed by dinner and Q&A with Michael Saavedra- Organizer\, Solitary Survivor\, and Pre-Law Student. Co-sponsored by the National Lawyers Guild\, the Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse\, and the Carceral State Project. UID:134128-21873896@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134128 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Civil Rights,civil rights law,civil rights litigation,Community Engagement,Criminal Justice,Equality,ethics,Free,Human Rights,In Person,Inclusion,Inequality,law,law school,Poverty,Pre Law,Pre-Law,Public Policy,Racism,Social Impact,supreme court,us constitution LOCATION:Hutchins Hall - 138 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T181650 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T173000 SUMMARY:Performance:Sara Hancock\, harp DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Sara Hancock performs a master's degree recital. UID:133574-21873264@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133574 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T180000 SUMMARY:Meeting:WoW Bike Advocacy Meeting DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to get more involved with biking on campus\, but felt overwhelmed on where to start? Want to make a change about bikeability in Ann Arbor\, but don't feel like you have a community?Join Wolverines on Wheels (WoW)!Our biweekly meetings are the perfect space to meet other passionate cyclists members\, begin your campus biking journey\, and make a change! All U-M A2 campus members are welcome to join us for these meetings where we discuss future projects\, organize group rides\, resource distribution events\, infrastructure problems\, and speak with campus partners. There is no membership requirement. All meetings are hosted in the Union 1st floor Sophia B Jones room on select Sundays 5-6pm. Winter 2025 Meetings Agenda If you have any questions\, please email wolverinesonwheels-admin@umich.edu  Add our meetings and events to your calendar! UID:130025-21865069@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130025 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Sophia B Jones Room - 1st Floor Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T181654 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Emma Fu\, piano DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Emma Fu performs a senior recital. UID:133575-21873265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133575 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T181836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ethan D'Amura\, French horn DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Ethan D'Amura performs a recital. UID:133576-21873266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133576 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Stearns Building - Cady Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T121641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Abigail Middaugh\, flute DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Abigail Middaugh performs a recital. UID:133577-21873267@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133577 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T134014 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T220000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour DESCRIPTION:Ignite your passion for adventure! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Michigan Theater\, hosted by Adventure Leadership. Journey to exotic locations\, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. This local showing is sponsored by Bivouac. UID:134394-21874307@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134394 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Nature Rx,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250227T121704 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Cello Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Cello students of Professor Amir Eldan perform a recital. UID:133220-21872611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133220 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T143724 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:End of Year Student Org Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Department of American Culture is home to the University's 4 Ethnic Studies Programs: Arab & Muslim American Studies\, Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies\, Latina/o Studies\, and Native American Studies. This workshop is geared towards multicultural and other student organizations on campus as they close out the year. Please join us for discussions about your organizations accomplishments for the Academic year\, networking and partnership establishment with other campus organizations\, as well as some preparation for next academic year. Food will be provided by Jamaican Jerk Pit and we will be celebrating your accomplishments and offering information to prepare for next year on topics like student org funding\, university partnerships\, and setting up your strategic calendar for next year's success. UID:134066-21873831@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134066 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Inclusion,Multicultural,Networking,Student Org,Training LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Multipurpose #1 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250216T103113 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T203000 SUMMARY:Performance:Play Reading Series DESCRIPTION:Come experience the thrill of live theater! Enjoy a casual and engaging evening of play readings featuring a unique blend of student and community performers. Takes place on select Sunday nights during the Winter 2025 semester\, at the Keene Theater. Free and open to the public. Contact: atking@umich.edu. UID:131215-21867978@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131215 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T181717 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Small Jazz Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform from the Small Jazz Ensembles program\, coached by Professors Andy Milne\, Robert Hurst\, Marion Hayden and Nate Winn. The groups range in size from duos to sextets\, performing original and standard repertoire. UID:122687-21849533@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122687 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250108T155407 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:May Erlewine DESCRIPTION:What It Takes album release tour\n\nMay Erlewine has split her heart wide open and hasn’t hidden any of the contents from view. One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters\, Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has earned her a dedicated following far beyond her Michigan roots. She shows us her heartbreak\, but she also shows us her empowered and emboldened spirit. In her quest to find her most authentic self\, Erlewine gifts each listener with a powerful\, emotional experience that immediately connects us.\n\nRaised in a home full of art and music\, Erlewine began writing songs at a very young age. As a teenager she hitchhiked across the country\, honing her skills as a performer and absorbing the kind of stories and landscapes that would inform her music. Her songs show a very real connection and concern with everyday folk.\n​\nErlewine draws from a wide variety of influences to create her sound. Lyrically\, her songs are rooted in hard-wrought wisdom\, joy and sorrow\, simplicity\, and stories from her own experiences. Musically\, May's songs wash over the audience like a tender hug. She is a magnetic solo performer and is also often supported by her carefully chosen backing bands. UID:130499-21866138@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130499 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T121713 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Madeleine Surowiec\, voice DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Madeleine Surowiec performs a senior recital. UID:133578-21873268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133578 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T234500 SUMMARY:Other:Iowa Tournament DESCRIPTION:Water polo tournament at Iowa University UID:129935-21864910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129935 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Iowa CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871250@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120022 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships UID:131079-21867725@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131079 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120025 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 SUMMARY:Other:MIVA Championships DESCRIPTION:MIVA Championships near Chicago\, Illinois UID:131660-21868904@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Top Flight Volleyball Club CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Other:OSU Tournament #2 DESCRIPTION:Second OSU tournament from April 4-6. UID:133314-21872747@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133314 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ohio State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T235959 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862238@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871738@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869105@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:132161-21870484@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855064@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865462@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868405@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T124547 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch. UID:131664-21868934@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131664 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21867003@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T155042 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: Steeped in GRADitude DESCRIPTION:Kick off National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week with Steeped in GRADitude—a special breakfast event celebrating you! Enjoy delicious breakfast options\, fresh coffee\, and great company. As a token of appreciation\, attendees will receive a Rackham-branded coffee mug\, while supplies last.\nJoin us in recognizing the hard work and dedication of our graduate and professional student community.\nRegistration is encouraged at https://myumi.ch/jJw3b.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:134412-21874330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134412 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs-events LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872223@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm. UID:129602-21864094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863786@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867492@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - 2035 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181620 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Gallery DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/ \n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. The gallery plans to guide viewers through a history of 8-bit music\, its significance to media and video games of its time\, and notable figures that influenced the legacy of the niched genre. In the workshop\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. Throughout the end of the exhibit week\, we will celebrate the historic and modern legacies of 8-bit music in a set of live performances produced by Norah\, a seasoned chiptune artist.\n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc) UID:134668-21874691@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Clark Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T112036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T124500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Know Your Rights- Opportunity to hear a presentation from a Michigan Immigrants Rights Center attorney DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 7\, 11:45am – 12:45pm\, the Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)— Rebecca Olszewski—will offer a presentation on the general state of immigration affairs. The presentation will be both in-person and on zoom and is open to any member of the University of Michigan community: faculty\, staff\, or students.Ms. Olzewski will give a streamlined version of MIRC’s Know Your Rights Presentation for encounters with immigration enforcement officers\, will address the concerns that people on work visas or student visas might face about travel and deportation\, and will address the First Amendment Freedom of Speech concerns that we might have regarding immigration and attempts to deport people for political speech. She’ll answer any general questions that audience members might have\, though cannot address individual concerns.MIRC is a legal resource center for Michigan’s immigrant communities. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging.Rebecca Olszewski joined the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center as a Supervising Attorney in 2024.  She has been working in non-profit immigration legal services since beginning with Farmworker Legal Services after law school.  Working at Catholic Charities of Louisville\, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan\, and as a pro-bono attorney for MIRC’s VAWA program\, Rebecca has a broad range of skills focused on legal service administration and direct representation for clients in the family-based and humanitarian immigration processes.  As a Michigander\, Rebecca graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Western Michigan University. She is fluent in Spanish. UID:134513-21874452@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134513 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Annenberg Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T131820 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T124500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Opportunity to Hear from and Ask Questions of an Immigration Attorney DESCRIPTION:Who: Rebecca Olszewski\, Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)\nWhen: Monday April 7\, 11:45am – 12:45pm\nWhere: This event is hybrid\n\nIn person: The Annenberg Auditorium\, the Ford School of Public Policy\, \n735 S State St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98575561235\n\nOn Monday\, April 7\, 11:45am – 12:45pm\, the Managing Attorney for the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)— Rebecca Olszewski—will offer a presentation on the general state of immigration affairs. The presentation will be both in-person and on zoom and is open to any member of the University of Michigan community: faculty\, staff\, or students.\n\nMs. Olzewski will give a streamlined version of MIRC’s Know Your Rights Presentation for encounters with immigration enforcement officers\, will address the concerns that people on work visas or student visas might face about travel and deportation\, and will address the First Amendment Freedom of Speech concerns that we might have regarding immigration and attempts to deport people for political speech. She’ll answer any general questions that audience members might have\, though cannot address individual concerns.\n\nMIRC is a legal resource center for Michigan’s immigrant communities. MIRC works to build a thriving Michigan where immigrant communities experience equity and belonging.\n\nRebecca Olszewski joined the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center as a Supervising Attorney in 2024. She has been working in non-profit immigration legal services since beginning with Farmworker Legal Services after law school. Working at Catholic Charities of Louisville\, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan\, and as a pro-bono attorney for MIRC’s VAWA program\, Rebecca has a broad range of skills focused on legal service administration and direct representation for clients in the family-based and humanitarian immigration processes. As a Michigander\, Rebecca graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and Western Michigan University. She is fluent in Spanish. UID:134564-21874529@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134564 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Immigration,Public Policy LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - Annenberg Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T085555 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T125000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Bate-Papo! Portuguese Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:All Language Levels Welcome!\n\nPractice your Portuguese speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. \nFree coffee\, tea\, and light snacks.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Maria Teresa Mattos at mtmattos@umich.edu\n\nJoin us! 12:00pm - 12:50pm\nFridays: January 24\, February 21\, March 21\, and April 7\nRoom 4314 MLB (RLL Commons) UID:131496-21868632@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131496 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,brazil,Coffee,Communication And Media,Community,Community Engagement,Community-based Learning,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,European,Faculty,Food,Free,Games,Global,global engagement,Humanities,In Person,Interactive,intercultural,Interdisciplinary,International,International Education,Language,Languages,Media,multicultural,Multilingual,Portuguese,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Storytelling,Talk,Translate,Undergraduate LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T161409 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T123000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Flash Talk | Gladiators: Life in the Arena DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful lecture with Professor David Potter (Department of Classical Studies)\, presented in conjunction with the special exhibition “Gladiators: Life in the Arena\,” currently on display at the Kelsey Museum. This Flash Talk will explore the complex lives of gladiators\, discussing and dispelling the various myths that surround these iconic Roman athletes. Learn about their careers\, the societal roles they embraced\, and the surprising similarities between ancient and modern sports.\n\nKelsey Museum Flash Talks are 15-minute Zoom lectures by Kelsey curators\, staff members\, researchers\, graduate students\, and guests talking about their recent research or current projects. Each presentation is followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Flash Talks are free and open to all visitors.\n\nTo register for this Flash Talk\, fill out the form at https://forms.gle/DuqVZEp9A6HSdM9c7. Zoom log-in information will be provided upon registration. Please sign up by 9:30 AM the day of the event to ensure you receive a confirmation email containing the access code. UID:133797-21873574@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133797 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Classical Studies,Exhibition,Free,History,Lecture,Museum,roman empire,Talk,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181821 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:University Carillonist Tiffany Ng performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:132402-21870886@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132402 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T122034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LSA Funding Fair - Popcorn and Pocket Change: Popping the Secrets to Financial Well-Being! DESCRIPTION:Join Well-Being at LSA\, LSA First Gen Commitment\, and Office of Financial Aid - Financial Education & Engagement in celebrating National Financial Literacy Month with a interactive financial education experience & a variety of popcorn flavors!\n🌟 What’s in Store?🍿 Build-Your-Own Popcorn Bar – Customize your perfect snack while learning how to customize your financial future.\n💸 Interactive Workshop – Gain practical money tips\, from budgeting to building financial well-being.\n💼 Funding Resource Fair – Connect with representatives who can help you unlock funding for study abroad\, internships\, emergency aid\, international student support\, caregiving assistance\, and so much more!International CenterResource NavigatorsOffice of National Scholarships and FellowshipsPlanet Blue/LSA SustainabilityLSA ScholarshipsCenter for Global and Intercultural StudyOpportunity HubWeiser Center for Europe and EurasiaDean of StudentsRackhamOAMI​CEW+University of Michigan Credit UnionOffice of Financial Aid (OFA)\n🔹 Why Attend? Because your money should work for you\, not against you! Whether you’re navigating college expenses or preparing for life after graduation\, this event will give you the knowledge and resources to make empowered financial decisions.\nQuestions? Please contact Brandon Bond\, LSA Mental Health & Well-Being Project Lead\, at bcbond@umich.edu. UID:134345-21874227@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134345 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:LSA Buliding | Atrium & Multipurpose Room | 500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T123926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Popcorn and Pocket Change: Popping the Secrets to Financial Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Join Well-Being at LSA\, LSA First Gen Commitment\, and the Office of Financial Aid—Financial Education & Engagement in celebrating National Financial Literacy Month with an interactive financial education presentation and a variety of popcorn flavors!\n🌟 What’s in Store?\n🍿 Build-Your-Own Popcorn Bar – Customize your perfect snack while learning how to customize your financial future.\n💸 Interactive Financial Education Workshop – Bust myths and learn ain practical financial tips about how to build credit\, budget\, save for retirement\, etc..\n💼 Funding Resource Fair – Connect with reps who can help you unlock funding for study abroad\, internships\, emergency aid\, international student support\, caregiving assistance\, and more!\n🔹Why Attend? Because your money should work for you\, not against you! Whether you’re navigating college expenses or preparing for life after graduation\, this event will give you the knowledge and resources to make empowered financial decisions.\nRSVP: https://myumi.ch/QwrRA\n\nRes Navs will also hand out coin purses and swag at the event. See you there! UID:134434-21874355@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134434 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:First-generation,Free,Well-being LOCATION:LSA Building - HUB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T101503 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Science Success Series- Mindful Mondays DESCRIPTION:Give your brain some rejuvenation by taking a mindful study break. Come join us for an hour of connection\, conversation\, and crafts with fellow students. The WISE Mentors will be available to answer any questions you may have. Need a resume review\, advice for picking classes\, help making a study schedule? We've got you covered!\nThis is a drop-in style event where you can come and go as your schedule allows. Light snacks will be provided. UID:129722-21864458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129722 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions,Well-being,Women In Engineering,Women In Science LOCATION:Chemistry Building, Science Learning Center Flex Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T121736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Christine El-Hage Walters\, carillon DESCRIPTION:SMTD doctoral alumna Christine El-Hage Walters performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:132403-21870887@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132403 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T151643 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Chiacchiere e Caffè: Italian Speaking Hour DESCRIPTION:All Language Levels Welcome!\n\nPractice your Italian speaking skills with fellow students and instructors in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Get advice on courses and discuss study abroad programs. Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, and baked goods.\n\nParliamo italiano!\n\nFor more information\, please contact Valerio Rossi at rossiv@umich.edu UID:130922-21867369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130922 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Coffee,Community,Culture,Discussion,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Engaged Learning,Food,Free,Games,Global,In Person,Inclusion,Interactive,intercultural,Interdisciplinary,International,italian,Language,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Social Sciences,Talk,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons (MLB 4314) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T202944 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - The role of dominant plants\, insects\, and climate in shaping communities and ecosystems DESCRIPTION:Dissertation abstract: \nPlant communities are structured by multiple potentially interacting factors\, including interactions between plant species\, herbivores\, and climate. Critically\, the independent and potentially interactive effects of plant-plant interactions\, insect herbivory\, and precipitation on plant community structure and ecosystem function are rarely investigated. My dissertation addresses this research gap through a set of three separate field studies in old fields across Michigan. First\, I investigated the role of a dominant plant species in shaping plant species richness\, productivity\, and the community structure of associated arthropods. Specifically\, I found that the dominant plant species Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod) indirectly reduced arthropod abundance by reducing the biomass of all of the other plant species in the community\, in part by reducing light availability. With this work\, I demonstrate that the effects of a dominant plant on communities spans across multiple trophic levels. Next\, at the same field site\, I implemented a field experiment to study the independent and combined effects of S. canadensis and insects on plant diversity\, biomass\, subdominant species abundance\, microclimate\, plant functional traits\, and decomposition. Insect presence mediated the effect of S. canadensis removal on plant biomass and richness. Furthermore\, the effects of S. canadensis and insects extended belowground and determined the temporal variability of plant biomass. Overall\, these results emphasize the importance of considering the effect of insects when trying to understand the role of dominant plants in structuring plant communities and shaping ecosystem function above- and below-ground\, as well as overtime. Finally\, I examined the combined effects of a generalist insect herbivore and altered precipitation on plant biomass\, richness\, functional diversity\, and the community averaged trends of a suite of plant traits. Altered summer precipitation and the presence of the generalist insect Melanoplus femurrubrum (Red-legged grasshopper) had interactive effects on the plant biomass and on community averaged plant traits\, in particular. These results suggest that the traits of the most common species in the community are the most sensitive to altered precipitation and grasshopper herbivory. Taken together\, my dissertation comprehensively examines the factors that structure plant communities\, and in particular enhances our understanding of the interactive effects of dominant plants\, insects\, and climate on communities and ecosystems.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/94424914774\nMeeting ID: 944 2491 4774 UID:134309-21874155@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134309 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:biological science,Biology,climate,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Dissertation,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,evolution,evolutionary biology,Free,Graduate,Graduate Professional Student Life,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Museum - Herbarium,Museum - Zoology,Museum Of Zoology,zoology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241209T121528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Rackham Consultation Services: Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter\, attend the Rackham Consultation Services open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible\, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/99196090990\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,99196090990# US\n+13126266799\,\,99196090990# US (Chicago)\n—\nDial by your location\n\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 780 666 0144 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nFind your local number: https://umich.zoom.us/u/aUy8Alk2\n—\nJoin by SIP\n\n99196090990@zoomcrc.com\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:129830-21864622@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129830 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T201546 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GLNT: Anticyclotomic Euler systems for CM fields DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The idea of constructing cohomology classes using congruences between modular forms dates back to the proof of the converse part of the Herbrand-Ribet theorem. We begin by reviewing Ribet's method and its application to the classical Hida family of Eisenstein series. Next\, we discuss how applying this method to the Coleman family that is perpendicular to the Hida family suggests the existence of an Euler system. This phenomenon can be further generalized using insights from the p-adic local Langlands correspondence. Finally\, we present our work on the construction of an anticyclotomic Euler system for CM fields and its application to the Iwasawa main conjecture. UID:134743-21874867@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134743 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T100508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:HEP-Astro Seminar | Multi-messenger Hunt for Galactic PeVatrons DESCRIPTION:Cosmic rays with energies up to a few PeV are believed to originate from our own galaxy. However\, thir origin has remained a mystery for over a century since the discovery. Recent discoveries in neutrino and gamma-ray astronomy have provided strong evidence for the existence of PeV particle accelerators\, or PeVatrons\, within the Milky Way galaxy. Among them\, the H.E.S.S. observatory discovered a PeVatron within 10 parsecs of the center of our galaxy\, suggesting that the supermassive black hole Sgr A* may be responsible. Despite being one of the least active supermassive black holes\, Sgr A* may have acted as a potential particle accelerator during its active stage. In this talk\, I will describe our attempts to find observational evidence that Sgr A* could serve as a PeVatron\, as well as how we can reconstruct Sgr A* activity history. In the second half of the talk\, I will introduce our ongoing multi-messenger efforts to identify other Galactic PeVatron candidates discovered by the LHAASO observatory and to test whether they bear the nature of supernova remnants\, pulsar wind nebula\, young stellar clusters or black hole systems. UID:134587-21874565@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134587 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T201317 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG: Geometric Siegel-Weil and Rallis DESCRIPTION:In this talk we first introduce the geometric Siegel-Weil formula\, which relates the geometric theta series to Eisenstein series. We then give a geometric analogue of the Petersson inner product. By combining the geometric Siegel-Weil formula and the Rallis inner product formula we obtain the geometric inner product formula. UID:134742-21874866@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134742 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T082334 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - Microbial Diversity and Dynamics in Lake Food Webs: Species Interactions\, Life History Strategies\, and Community Reassembly DESCRIPTION:Dissertation Abstract: \nUnderstanding the processes involved in biodiversity maintenance and species coexistence is a central goal of community ecology. Lakes have long served as focal systems for exploring this puzzle\, as they harbor high microbial diversity despite their relatively stable and homogeneous appearance—a paradox that challenges classical formulations in ecological theory. A significant body of work suggests that steady states are exceptions rather than the norm in natural lakes. This dissertation engages with this theme by investigating microbial community diversity and dynamics in the context of cross-scale species interactions\, microbial life-history strategies\, and ecological memory. Together\, the chapters explore how general ecological principles play out in particular contexts—especially under heterogeneous environmental conditions and shifts in food web structures.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. \nJoin remotely: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99854884233\nMeeting ID: 998 5488 4233\n \nIn Chapter 2\, I examine the direct impacts of predation by introduced Dreissenid mussels on bacterial abundance\, diversity\, and composition in two regions of the Laurentian Great Lakes—Lake Erie’s western basin and Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron. While these mussels are known to exert strong top-down controls in lakes\, including microbial communities\, through filter-feeding\, I find their impacts to be variable. In some cases\, mussels significantly reduced microbial diversity\; in others\, their impacts were minimal or absent. Moreover\, I find that resistance to predation was structured at a shallower phylogenetic depth than previously reported in the low-nutrient Lake Michigan. These results highlight the role of context dependency and natural history in shaping animal-microbe interactions beyond host-microbiome systems.\n\nChapter 3 explores whether the observed shifts in microbial community structure and diversity can be explained through growth-defense theory. This canonical theory in ecology assumes that organisms face fundamental trade-offs due to differences in allocation strategies under resource-limited conditions. Using metagenomic methods\, I compare microbial populations resistant to mussel predation with those that are susceptible. I find no evidence for the emergence of resistance at the cost of growth. Instead\, resistance emerges as a complex trait\, shaped by varying patterns across phylogenetic\, molecular\, and broad functional levels. These results suggest that heterogenous environmental conditions in natural lakes may relax trade-off constraints in bacterial trait evolution\, as trade-off frameworks often rely on a priori assumptions about the tendency of ecosystems to move toward steady-state conditions.\n\nChapter 4 turns toward ecological memory. Using a common garden mesocosm setup\, which controls for the environmental differences between treatments by exposing them to the same background\, I test whether the historical presence of mussels alters microbial community reassembly following environmental perturbation. I sampled six temperate lakes from southeast Michigan\, three lakes with a history of mussel presence and three without. Microbial communities from lakes with and without mussels followed distinct reassembly trajectories. Moreover\, shifts in community structure translated into shifts in function\, indicating that the ecological memory of food web interactions leaves historical imprints with implications for broader ecosystem functioning.\n\nAcross chapters\, my findings raise questions about the universality of equilibrium-based theories in ecology. These studies show that microbial diversity emerges from the dynamic interplay between context-dependency\, functional traits\, and historical imprints of species interactions. While grounded in experimental and genomic methods\, this dissertation also critically engages with some foundational concepts in ecological theory (Chapters 1 and 5). In doing so\, it gestures toward a broader philosophical tension in ecological thought: the inherent complexity of biodiversity and the challenges associated with its abstraction (Chapter 6). UID:134393-21874305@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134393 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:biological science,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Dissertation,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Graduate Students LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T194210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:LSA Scholarship Q&A for Admitted High School Students DESCRIPTION:The LSA Scholarships Q&A is a virtual one-hour session to allow admitted first-year applicants to learn more about the available scholarships at the College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts (LSA) and ask any questions they may have. We encourage you to bring your parents or family members who may be interested or want to learn more. Please be aware we are not the Office of Financial Aid. If you have questions about the FAFSA\, CSS Profile\, or unique financial circumstances\, please direct those questions to OFA: https://finaid.umich.edu/contact-us.\n\nEmail lsarecruit@umich.edu if you have any additional questions. UID:117162-21873117@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117162 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Scholarships LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T115004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RCGD Seminar Series: Courtney Thomas Tobin DESCRIPTION:Courtney Thomas Tobin joins us April 7\, 2025 to present emerging work from the M.O.S.A.I.C. (Multimorbidity Outcomes & Solutions for African/Black Americans In California) Initiative\, a community-engaged research collaborative aimed at advancing equity-centered multimorbidity research and solutions.\n\nMultimorbidity—the co-occurrence of two or more chronic conditions—represents a major contributor to racial health disparities in the United States. Yet\, research on multimorbidity among Black Americans remains limited and inconsistent\, particularly with regard to measurement approaches\, inclusion of mental health conditions\, and age-specific patterns. This gap undermines our ability to accurately estimate burden\, identify at-risk groups\, and design effective\, culturally relevant interventions. \n\nIn this talk\, Dr. Courtney S. Thomas Tobin will focus on Phase II of the Initiative—P.R².I.S.M. (Pinpointing Risks and Resources and Identifying Specific Multimorbidities). This presentation draws on data from the National Survey of American Life (NSAL) to examine national patterns of multimorbidity among Black Americans. \n\nDr. Thomas Tobin will explore how definitions and measurement strategies (e.g.\, counts vs. categories\, inclusion of mental health conditions) shape estimates of prevalence\, associated correlates\, and subgroup differences across the adult life course. Findings offer critical insights for improving the measurement\, monitoring\, and mitigation of multimorbidity in Black communities.\n\nThe Winter 2025 RCGD Seminar Series features speakers invited and hosted by faculty affiliated with the Research Center for Group Dynamics. These multidisciplinary talks will cover a variety of topics in social science\, including social cognition\, structural racism\, romantic relationships\, and cognitive health. Check the schedule for updates to this series that will convene on select Mondays at 3:30 at the Institute for Social Research.\n\nThese events are held Mondays from 3:30 to 5.\nIn person: ISR Thompson 1430\, unless otherwise specified.\nAs permissions allow\, seminars are later posted to our YouTube playlist.\n\nThe Group Dynamics Seminar series is considered one of the longest running seminar series in the social sciences. It has been running uninterruptedly since it was founded by Kurt Lewin in the 1920’s in Berlin. The seminar series runs every semester on a theme chosen by faculty organizer/s who are affiliated with the Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Institute for Social Research. A very important feature of this seminar today is its interdisciplinary nature. Recent themes have included political polarization\, evolution and human behavior\, and cultural psychology. UID:131607-21868810@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131607 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Psychology,Public Health,Social Sciences LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1440 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T164817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Materials Cluster DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 7th from 4 to 5:00 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Student Presenter:* Malavika Ramkumar\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. McNeil\n*Title of Presentation:* Quantifying microplastics in Delhi Charter Township's groundwater\n\n*Student Presenter:* Safron Milne\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Shultz\n*Title of Presentation:* Capturing students' identification of the relevance of organic chemistry in writing UID:134410-21874328@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134410 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241220T094319 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Banned\, Bold\, and Brave: 2025 Jill S. Harris Memorial Lecture DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a conversation with author and Loudmouth Books bookstore owner Leah Johnson. Johnson will sit down with U-M's Ebony Elizabeth Thomas\, author and Associate Professor of Education. They'll talk about censorship\, public education\, entrepreneurship\, and Black Girl Magic. Expect questions like: \n \n-Why was Johnson's debut novel banned? \n-What was the inspiration behind the name Loudmouth Books? \n-What's next on the horizon for Johnson's readers?\n\nBook sale and signing immediately following the Q&A courtesy of Black Stone Bookstore.\n\nLeah Johnson is an eternal midwesterner and author of award-winning books for children and young adults. Her bestselling debut YA novel\, *You Should See Me in a Crown*\, was a Stonewall Honor Book\, and the inaugural Reese's Book Club YA pick. In 2021\, *TIME *named it one of the 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time. Her debut middle grade book\, *Ellie Engle Saves Herself* was published by Disney-Hyperion in May 2023. When she’s not writing\, you can find her at Loudmouth Books\, her Indianapolis independent bookstore that specializes in highlighting the work of marginalized authors and uplifting banned or challenged books.\n\nEbony Elizabeth Thomas\, PhD is Chair of the Joint Program in English and Education at the University of Michigan’s Marsal Family School of Education\, as well as Associate Professor of Education. She is the author of *The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games* (NYU Press\, 2019)\, which won the World Fantasy Award\, the British Fantasy Award\, and the Children’s Literature Association Book Award\, among other accolades. Her most recent books are *Harry Potter and the Other: Race\, Justice\, and Difference in the Wizarding World *(University Press of Mississippi\, 2022) co-edited with Sarah Park Dahlen\, and* Restorying Young Adult Literature: Expanding Students’ Perspectives with Digital Texts* (NCTE\, 2023) co-authored with James Joshua Coleman and Autumn A. Griffin.\n\nThe Jill S. Harris Memorial Endowment was established in 1985 by Roger and Meredith Harris\, Jill’s parents\, her grandparents Allan and Norma Harris\, and friends. The fund was established in memory of Jill\, a resident of Chicago and undergraduate student at U-M who passed away due to injuries from an auto accident. The fund brings a distinguished visitor to campus each year who will appeal to undergraduates interested in the humanities and the arts. The visitor may either be a fellow of the institute for an extended period of time or invited for a few days to present the annual lecture. The visiting fellow will usually interact with undergraduates\, informally and through visits to classes or by other means by which exchanges with undergraduates may be promoted. UID:130225-21865618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130225 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Books,Humanities,Writing LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Lobby and Osterman Common Room, first floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T141243 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beyond the Bench: Science Education as a Career DESCRIPTION:Explore diverse career pathways in science education and discover how a strong foundation in science education opens doors to impactful opportunities that drive positive change.\n\nPizza will be provided. UID:134292-21874084@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134292 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Basic Science,Biosciences,Career,Central Campus,chemistry,Education,Food,Free,Majors,Natural Sciences,Open To All Majors,Pre-Health,science learning center,slc,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Women In Science LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - Science Learning Center Flex Room, 1720 Chemistry CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T144644 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MHV gravity amplitudes and their combinatorics DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we investigate MHV tree-level gravity amplitudes as defined on the spinor-helicity variety. Unlike their gluon counterparts\, gravity amplitudes do not admit logarithmic singularities nor Amplituhedron-like construction. While their singularity structure is more complicated (e.g.\, they exhibit non-trivial zeros)\, these amplitudes often remain remarkably simple. In joint work with Joris Koefler\, Umut Oktem\, Shruti Paranjape\, and Jara Trnka\, we make a conjecture pertaining to the uniqueness of the numerator of MHV gravity amplitudes and develop this feature from a combinatorial perspective\, which suggests a new method for examining adjoint hypersurfaces. UID:134657-21874669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250320T101041 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:STeMS Speaker Series | Is the Pixel Political? What Chinese Computing Teaches Us About the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:The pixel is the quintessential building block of the digital age—a visual manifestation of the binary logic of zeros and ones. In its seeming universalism\, it spans text and image\, and operates seamlessly across languages\, scripts\, and cultures. Or does it?\nDrawing upon the first-ever history of Chinese-language computing—a now trillion-dollar industry that\, just fifty years ago\, was widely considered unimaginable—this lecture interrogates the politics of the seemingly universal pixel.\nHow did engineers\, linguists\, and technologists overcome the complexities of digitizing the world’s largest non-alphabetic script\, with its 100\,000+ characters? And what does this history reveal about the deeper\, often invisible\, structures of power and exclusion embedded within digital infrastructures?
\nProfessor Thomas S. Mullaney of Stanford University—recipient of Stanford’s highest award in teaching and Kluge Chair of Technology and Society—explores these questions through insights from his award-winning two-book series\, The Chinese Typewriter and The Chinese Computer (MIT Press). Based on research spanning over 80 archives across 15 countries\, this lecture offers a global history of the information age—one that challenges the Euro-American assumptions that have long shaped both corporate technology and academic scholarship.\n\nThomas S. Mullaney is Professor of Chinese History at Stanford University\, a Guggenheim Fellow\, and the recipient of Stanford’s highest award for excellence in teaching\, the Gores Award. He is the author of The Chinese Computer: A Global History of the Information Age (MIT)\, co-author of Where Research Begins (University of Chicago Press\, with Christopher Rea)\, The Chinese Typewriter: A History (MIT\, winner of the Fairbank Prize)\, and Coming to Terms with the Nation: Ethnic Classification in Modern China (UC Press)\, among other works. His writings have appeared in Fast Company\, MIT Technology Review\, Quartz\, the South China Morning Post\, TechCrunch\, the Journal of Asian\nStudies\, Technology & Culture\, Foreign Affairs\, and Foreign Policy. His work has been featured in RadioLab\, The Atlantic\, the BBC\, and in invited lectures at Google\, Microsoft\, Adobe\, and more. He earned his BA and MA from the Johns Hopkins University\, and his PhD from Columbia University. UID:134123-21873890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134123 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chinese Studies LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T120307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Student Model Theory Seminar DESCRIPTION:In the Winter 2025 term\, the student logic seminar will be a Model Theory reading seminar. Details can be found here: https://shorturl.at/sldTZ UID:133083-21872367@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133083 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Mathematics,seminar,Talk,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T121234 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Anywhere but Here: Art History and the Presumption of Escape DESCRIPTION:Darby English\, Carl Darling Buck Professor\, Dept. of Art History\, University of Chicago\n\nMany of the mechanisms that make art history work involve incorporating external material into the body of an analysis\, theory\, or argument—a terrific way to circumvent problems of difference and otherness our rapidly diversifying discipline remains ill-equipped to address satisfactorily. Could this incapacity\, which heralds a terminal failure to ‘meet the moment\,' be intentional\, a matter of disciplinary design?\n\nDarby English teaches modern and contemporary art and cultural studies at the University of Chicago. His most recent book is Charles Ray: Adam and Eve (New York: Gregory Miller\, 2024). UID:134072-21873837@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,history of art LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T181657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Songwriters / Producers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul DESCRIPTION:In this master class\, Benj and Justin will work with several Musical Theatre students on their performances of Pasek & Paul songs. \n\nFree and open to the public with support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund. *Seating is available on a first-come first served basis.*\n\nABOUT THE GUEST ARTISTS\n\nBENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL are Oscar\, Grammy\, Tony\, Emmy\, and Olivier Award-winning songwriter and producers best known for their Oscar\, Grammy\, and Tony-winning work on *La La Land*\, *The Greatest Showman* and *Dear Evan Hansen*\, each of which spawned albums that landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200\, including multiple weeks at #1 for *The Greatest Showman*\, which in 2018 was the world’s best-selling album. In 2024\, they won their first Emmy Award as songwriters of *Only Murders in the Building* and\, as a result\, achieved EGOT status\, joining a rarified list of artists who have won all four major showbiz prizes. Additional film and television credits include Apple’s *Spirited*\, Sony’s *Lyle\, Lyle Crocodile*\, Disney’s live-action *Aladdin* and *Snow White*\, Dreamworks Animation’s *Trolls*\, Amazon’s *Harlem*\, Apple’s *Dear Edward*\, NBC’s *Smash*\, The CW’s *The Flash*\, Amazon’s *Pink: All I Know So Far* (Grammy nomination)\, and FX’s *Welcome to Wrexham*. Amongst their varied stage credits\, they made their Broadway debut with the musical *A Christmas Story* (Tony nomination)\, further adapted into a live telecast for Fox (Emmy nomination)\; and won their second Tonys for co-producing Best Musical winner *A Strange Loop*. Among their countless honors\, they became the youngest winners ever of the Jonathan Larson Award and the first writers for stage or screen to be honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award. In total\, Benj and Justin have each won two Tonys\, two Grammys\, two Emmys and an Oscar across six distinct projects\, including their most recent 2025 Children’s and Family Emmy Award for writing *Sesame Street*’s heartwarming anthem “That’s Why We Love Nature\,” performed by Brandi Carlile. UID:134467-21874390@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134467 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Free,Music,Storytelling,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Rackham Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241215T110641 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:WCEE Distinguished Lecture on Europe. Civil Society in an Era of Global Change DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Matviichuk will delve into the evolving role of civil society\, particularly in times of conflict and crisis. She will highlight the critical work of Ukraine's civil society\, which has expanded its traditional advocacy and watchdog functions to actively participate in national resistance and defense. Ordinary people are doing extraordinary things to foster citizen-state unity\, improve local political engagement\, and maintain social resilience despite the war's challenges.\n\n Oleksandra Matviichuk leads the human rights NGO Center for Civil Liberties\, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. The organization promotes human rights and democracy in Ukraine and the OSCE region. It works on legislative reforms\, conducts public oversight of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary\, organizes educational initiatives\, and implements international solidarity programs.\n \n Matviichuk also coordinates the activities of the initiative group Euromaidan SOS\, which was established in response to the violent suppression of a peaceful student protest in Kyiv on November 30\, 2013. Throughout the three-month mass protests known as the Revolution of Dignity\, thousands of volunteers provided round-the-clock legal and humanitarian assistance to persecuted individuals nationwide.\n\n Since the onset of Russian aggression in Ukraine in 2014\, the initiative has monitored political persecution in occupied Crimea\, documented war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Donbas region\, and spearheaded international campaigns like *#LetMyPeopleGo* and *#SaveOlegSentsov* to secure the release of political prisoners held by Russian authorities.\n\n In response to the full-scale war beginning in February 2022\, Matviichuk and other partners launched the Tribunal for Putin initiative to document international crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in all regions of Ukraine targeted by Russian attacks.\n\n Matviichuk has authored numerous reports submitted to various UN bodies\, the Council of Europe\, the European Union\, the OSCE\, and the International Criminal Court.\n\n Awards:\n ● Democracy Defender Award for \"Outstanding Contribution to Promoting Democracy and Human Rights\" from OSCE missions (2016)\n ● Right Livelihood Award (2022)\n ● Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament (2022)\n ● Named one of the 25 most influential women in the world by Financial Times (2022)\n ● Global Civic Leadership Award (2024)\n ● Pahl Peace Prize (2024)\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:130013-21865055@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:europe,ukraine LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Amphitheatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T133953 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:WISE Willie Hobbs Moore Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The U-M campus community is invited to join WISE in celebrating the work of the 2025 Willie Hobbs Moore Awards nominees. The event will take place in the Ballroom on the 2nd Floor of the Michigan League. Dinner will be available starting at 5:30pm and the formal remarks will begin at 6pm. We will recognize the nominees and announce the winners for each of our four awards with time for networking\, socializing\, and photos.\n\nIn 2013\, the University of Michigan Women in Science and Engineering office established the annual Willie Hobbs Moore awards to honor faculty\, staff\, and students who demonstrate excellence promoting STEM as a pathway for all learners. WISE celebrates achievement and outstanding advocacy for broadening participation in STEM with four awards bestowed annually at the Willie Hobbs Moore award ceremony. The ceremony is named to honor the accomplishments of Willie Hobbs Moore\, the first African American woman at Michigan to earn a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and the first African American woman in the country to earn a PhD in physics.\n\nrsvp at https://myumi.ch/m77X5 UID:133455-21873118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133455 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Women In Engineering,Women In Science,Women In Science And Engineering,Women In Stem LOCATION:Michigan League - Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T162628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:QMSS Seminar with Dr. Amnon Cavari DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for an engaging seminar with former QMSS visiting associate professor\, Dr. Amnon Cavari!\n\nDemocracy Under Pressure: How Crises Shape Public Trust in Government and Democratic Norms in Israel.\n\nIn the past two years\, Israel has faced two major crises that have reshaped public perceptions of democracy: the government’s attempt to consolidate power\, which sparked mass protests\, and the October 7 attack by Hamas\, which escalated into a full-scale war involving Hezbollah\, Iran\, and its regional proxies. These events\, unfolding under the same highly polarizing government\, provide a unique opportunity to examine how internal and external crises influence public trust in government\, perceptions of its powers and limitations\, and evolving views of democratic norms. Drawing on three years of monthly public opinion data\, I analyze the divergent public responses to these crises and their broader implications for democratic stability.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for a select number of current U-M undergraduate students to join Dr. Cavari for a casual dinner after the event. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up for the dinner (or be placed on a waitlist if it is currently filled to capacity)\, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oKxhUtPiwgzGZUJ59.\n\nThis event is open to all students at U-M. UID:134526-21874459@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134526 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Science,Democracy,Global,Global And Transnational,International,Lecture,Networking,Politics,Quantitative Methods,Social Science,Social Sciences,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T161751 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:The Last Dinner aMplify DESCRIPTION:Hello Transfer students!! As we approach our last few weeks of the semester\, we hope you will take time out of your day to join us for our final event to commemorate your growth as a transfer student!\n\nYou're invited to our Last Dinner themed aMplify night next Monday\, April 7th\, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the LSA Multipurpose Room (LSA 1040)! Enter by the cube\, and you will walk directly into our sign-in table. \n\nWith the end of the semester rapidly approaching\, we are hoping to provide you all with a relaxing and fun evening where you can come\, get free food\, build legos\, solve a murder mystery\, raffles\, and prizes for an overall night full of memories!! Try to get there early as supplies will run out quickly! \n\nNOTE: Those of you who have attended nearly all aMplifies\, please come! We want to make sure we recognize and appreciate you for the support at our last event!\n\nAt aMplify\, we are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. Whether you're a first-generation\, nontraditional\, international\, or transfer student - or just looking for a supportive community - you are welcome here!\n\nWe will also have a Neurodivergence Wellness Space available\, with soft seating\, a sensory station\, and a quiet area for those who may need a break from the crowd. UID:134666-21874684@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Dinner,Food,Free,Games,In Person,Meal,Night Game,Social,The College Of Literature\, Science\, And The Arts,transfer,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - Multipurpose Room (1040) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T172032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:W25 QMSS Seminar Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) program for our invited seminar speaker series where we welcome experts in data science & social science to teach students about real-world applications of quantitative skills that have real impact in today's world. Explore career interests and applications of your QMSS skills\, network with our invited speakers\, and learn about the wide world of quantitative methods in the social sciences! UID:134588-21874569@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134588 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:On campus: check your email! CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120014 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T210000 SUMMARY:Other:Zouk Dance Lesson DESCRIPTION:Hi zoukinis! I'm excited to announce that our lessons are back!Zouk is a Brazilian social partner dance. Our beginner's lesson starts at 6pm and our improvers lesson is at 7pm. Afterward\, we have an hour of practica! Our lessons are completely free!All are welcome to all our lessons\, no dance experience or partner required!We will be in the Anderson ABC Room at the Michigan Union (first floor). \nI hope to see you all there! UID:130424-21866008@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130424 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Anderson ABC Room Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T113819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:German Film Series DESCRIPTION:All Films screened in German with English subtitles.\n\nFebruary 3: *Kokon* (Cocoon\, 2020\, dir. Leonie Krippendorff)\nTime: food at 6\, film at 6:30pm\nLocation: North Quad 2435\nBerlin-Kreuzberg is Nora’s microcosm. Nora\, the silent observer\, drifts around the monotonous housing blocks with her big sister and her friends\, witnessing events that seem to cross-fade in the summer light. Girls who want to be slim and pretty\, boys who say dumb things to provoke or because they are in love. Ruthless smartphone cameras and fragile teenagers. But Nora has her own way of looking at the world\, and when she meets Romy\, she realizes why. This film captures a summer of change. (Berlinale 2020)\n\nMarch 10: *Sonne* (Sun\, 2022\, dir. Kurdwin Ayub) \nTime: food at 6\, film at 6:30pm\nLocation: North Quad 2435\nThree teenage girls from Vienna twerk in hijab and sing a pop song. A YouTube video of it makes them famous overnight\, especially among Kurdish Muslims. Yesmin\, the only one of the friends who is Kurdish herself\, begins to distance herself more and more from her culture. Nati and Bella\, on the other hand\, seem fascinated by a world that is strange to them. A film about young people caught between social media and self-discovery\, a story of rebellious young women. (Austrian Films)\n\nApril 7: *Oray* (2019\, dir. Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay)\nTime: NO FOOD\, doors at 6:15pm\, film at 6:30pm\nLocation: *State Theater*\nOray strives to be a better person but struggles with his shady past. His dream of being a good Muslim and the perfect husband is suddenly shattered while arguing with his wife. Oray goes to Cologne\, where he tries to rebuild his life in a new Muslim community. But he is constantly torn between his faith\, everyday reality and identity. (Pluto Film)\n\nOrganized by Germanic Languages & Literatures\nCo-sponsors: Max Kade German Residence and Alamanya Transnational German Studies Workshop UID:131566-21868777@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131566 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alamanya,comparative literature,Film,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany,Global And Transnational,Humanities,intercultural,international,Muslim,Transcultural Studies,Translate,translation,Translationstudies LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T162210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:A Talk with Ghassan Zeineddine DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ghassan Zeineddine about Dearborn\, his latest book exploring the lives\, struggles\, and triumphs of the Arab diaspora in Dearborn. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on identity\, community\, and the immigrant experience.\n\nMORE ARAB HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/arab-heritage-month\n\nMORE MESA EVENTS\nMESA events are open to all U-M students: https://mesa.umich.edu/events-programs UID:134667-21874685@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134667 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arab American History Month,Arab Heritage Month,Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center, Sankofa Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T182034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:FSL - Awards Night 2025 DESCRIPTION:The U-M Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards Night is a celebration of the outstanding contributions\, leadership\, and accomplishments of members of fraternities and sororities here at the University of Michigan. The event recognizes individuals and chapters who have demonstrated excellence in areas such as academics\, community service\, leadership\, social media\, philanthropy and overall impact on the campus and local community. The night serves as an opportunity to honor those who embody the values of fraternity and sorority life\, fostering a spirit of camaraderie\, service\, and academic success. It also provides a platform for members to reflect on their growth\, share achievements\, and inspire future involvement in Fraternity & Sorority Life.\nEvent begins at 6:45\, including light refreshments\, including vegan and vegetarian options\, will be available. See you there!Attire: Snappy Casual*Please only bring up to 4 representatives from your chapter*This does not include council executives\, nominated individuals for awards UID:134523-21874458@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Rogel Ballroom, Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250311T121756 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Trinity Fan\, piano DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Trinity Fan performs a master's degree recital. UID:133693-21873413@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133693 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T121729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Small Jazz Ensembles DESCRIPTION:Student ensembles perform from the Small Jazz Ensembles program\, coached by Professors Andy Milne\, Robert Hurst\, Marion Hayden and Nate Winn. The groups range in size from duos to sextets\, performing original and standard repertoire. UID:122688-21849534@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122688 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Other:MCSA Open Team/Fleet Race Championship DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132558-21871251@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132558 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of St. Thomas CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872917@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120009 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Other:USACFC Nationals DESCRIPTION:USACFC Fencing National Championships UID:129164-21862239@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Penn State University CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871739@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874267@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869106@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:132161-21870485@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855065@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867095@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865463@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21867004@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872224@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Redefining the Crown DESCRIPTION:In Winter 2025\, the Lane Hall exhibit space will feature a portraiture series titled Redefining the Crown showcasing the powerful stories of six Black breast cancer survivors.\n\nBased on a photo essay by U-M Faculty Versha Pleasant (MD/MPH) and Ava Purkiss (PhD) in Medicine at Michigan\, this exhibition examines the cultural and personal significance of hair within Black communities\, particularly through the lens of breast cancer treatment and recovery. The term \"crown\" is deeply symbolic in Black culture\, signifying beauty\, strength\, and identity. The featured photo essay by photographer Tafari Stevenson-Howard captures the intimate journeys of Ann Chatman\, Tanisha Kennedy\, Felecia McDaniel\, Shantell Elaine McCoy\, Tamara Lynn Myles\, and Veleria Banks.\n\nThrough their narratives and portraits\, the exhibit examines how these women have navigated the profound impact of hair loss caused by chemotherapy\, inviting the audience to witness their stories with radical empathy. It explores the cultural pride and personal identity intricately tied to their hair\, and how these elements are redefined amidst their battles with breast cancer.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view from January 21\, 2025 to August 8\, 2025. This exhibition is presented with support from IRWG\, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, and Michigan Medicine. \n\nLocated on the first floor of Lane Hall (204 S. State Street)\, the Exhibit Space is free and open to the public\, M-F\, 9am-4pm. UID:129602-21864095@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T144233 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Strength\, Stretch and Balance DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule.This class is open to everyone. The goal of this class is to work on your strength\, flexibility\, and balance in order to improve fitness levels and the ease of everyday tasks. UID:131677-21868995@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863787@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250513T122307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CoderSpaces - Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Are you grappling with a piece of code\, trying to compute on a cluster\, or just getting started with a new method such as machine learning? Then we might have just the right space for you.\n\nAll members of the U-M community are invited to join our weekly virtual CoderSpaces to get research support and connect with others.\n\nTuesdays\, 9:30-11 a.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID:94181215786)\nWednesdays\, 1:30-3 p.m. ET\, via Zoom (Meeting ID: 98659357324) UID:117253-21865825@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117253 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Machine Learning,Social Science,Social Sciences LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T092033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2025 Biotech Career Development Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:The Biotech Career Development Program (BCDP) is a structured\, cohort-based program that supports biomedical and life science master’s students\, PhD candidates\, postdocs\, and early-career scientists exploring careers beyond academia. Trainees accepted into the program will participate in workshops\, career panels\, in-person networking opportunities\, and complete a series of informational interviews to build career awareness and professional skills\, taking concrete steps toward their career goals. The program meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm\, May 14 - July 23. Most of the meetings will be held on Zoom with a few in-person engagements. Register for the info session to learn more and ask questions. \n UID:134040-21873806@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T090112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Go Blue - Mobile AI at U-M: Swag Giveaway DESCRIPTION:Meet the Emerging Technology team from ITS on campus to learn about Go Blue\, the new AI mobile app for the U-M Community. Come by our table to download the app\, ask questions\, and grab some exclusive Go Blue swag! \n\n\nLearn more about Go Blue at https://goblueai.umich.edu\n\nDownload Go Blue for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/go-blue-ai/id6740406959\nDownload Go Blue for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.umich.mobile.goblue UID:134013-21873887@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134013 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Free,Genai,Generative Ai,Go Blue App,In Person,information and technology,information technology,Its,U-m Gpt LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867493@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T143736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T143000 SUMMARY:Other:Swag Swap DESCRIPTION:Did you end up gathering a bunch of t-shirts\, stress balls\, tote bags\, water bottles\, keychains\, etc from various events this school year? Attend the Earth Month Swag Swap to trade in any of that swag you no longer want! You’ll ease your stress at move-out\, reduce your landfill waste\, and maybe find a new swag item you really would benefit from having. Stop by Tuesday\, April 8 in Haven Hall at the posting tables from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. Have an item you’d like to donate to the swap in advance? Bring it to the Shapiro Library lobby where you’ll find a donation box during March 24 - April 6. \n\nThe event is free and open to the public. Please email pba-information@umich.edu with questions. UID:132846-21871953@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132846 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,environmental,Free,planet blue,Sustainability LOCATION:Haven Hall - Posting Walls CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181620 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Gallery DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/ \n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. The gallery plans to guide viewers through a history of 8-bit music\, its significance to media and video games of its time\, and notable figures that influenced the legacy of the niched genre. In the workshop\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. Throughout the end of the exhibit week\, we will celebrate the historic and modern legacies of 8-bit music in a set of live performances produced by Norah\, a seasoned chiptune artist.\n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc) UID:134668-21874692@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Clark Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818085@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T193957 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Crochet-a-Thon 2025 DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR FREE WORKSHOP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvYcVDkZssI_aSYjBAqGA93kmLZeKffFEj_D07fDr9jXSX7A/viewform\n\nJoin VIPs Club on the Diag on Tuesday\, April 8th from 11am to 5pm for a day of fun and free crafting! This event is an all-day art-making bash with different crafting workshops happening each hour for all different skill levels. Though VIPs Club is mainly a crocheting and knitting group\, these workshops will vary in media and difficulty\, from beginner crochet lessons to hands-on visible mending and zine making! All of the materials will be provided and every craft you make and materials you’d want to continue making will be free to take home. Follow the link below to sign up ahead of time for a workshop or just drop by to craft or chat throughout the day!\nTo learn more about VIPs Fund\, check out our website vipsfund.org or stop by a crafting meeting on Sundays 2-4pm in the Union Pond room or Mondays 5-6pm in the Union Sophia B Jones room. UID:134254-21874054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134254 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:alcohol-free,Art,Arts,arts at michigan,Conservation,Craft,Crafting,Crochet,Environment,Fashion,Fiber Arts,Free,Student Org,Sustainability,Visual Arts,Workshop LOCATION:Diag - Central Campus CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240930T165802 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Parenting Through Separation & Divorce Workshop DESCRIPTION:Separation or divorce is difficult to handle in general — when children are in the mix\, it becomes that much more complex. Many parents are concerned about the well-being of their children during this time of change. The University Center for the Child and Family (UCCF) offers free Parenting Through Separation and Divorce virtual workshops each month.\n\nThis workshop delivers practical parenting advice in a collaborative\, caring environment for those going through change. We help parents understand their children’s needs during the transition and offer specific suggestions for creating the most beneficial post-divorce parenting relationships.\n\nThe link to access the online workshop is provided to participants after registration. \n\nThe program is an approved alternative to the SMILE Program by the Friend of the Court program in Washtenaw County\, Michigan.\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n+ Practical\, actionable advice for couples going through a temporary or permanent split.\n+ A caring and collaborative environment for attendees facilitated by UCCF staff members.\n+ Guidance to help parents understand their children’s needs during what can be a tumultuous time of change and uncertainty.\n+ A certificate of participation once the workshop is over.\n\nWhile it is free\, workshop participants must register via Eventbrite. You will be provided the link once your registration is confirmed. UID:127149-21858581@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127149 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Children,Divorce,Family,Free,parenting,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T160646 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Ukrainian Literature and Culture Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting international collaboration between the University of Michigan's Slavic Department and the Ukrainian Catholic University of Lviv!\n\nThis seminar series brings together both UofM and UCU students\, creating a unique platform for international interaction and academic exchange. Featuring three speakers—Ostap Slyvynsky (UCU)\, Oleksandr Pronkevych (UCU)\, and Alex Averbuch (UofM)—the series will explore literature in times of war\, multiculturalism and multilingualism\, and gender and sexuality in Ukrainian culture.\n\nA one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to engage in critical discussions\, broaden perspectives\, and connect across borders.\n\nFebruary 18\, 11 AM\nMarch 25\, 11 AM\nApril 8\, 11 AM\n\nRegistration required: alexaver@umich.edu UID:132640-21871489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132640 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:international relations,Literature,Multicultural,Multilingual,Slavic,Slavic Featured,Slavic Studies,Ukraine,Ukrainian LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism DESCRIPTION:Organized as a response to the Museum’s recent acquisition of Titus Kaphar’s Flay (James Madison)\, this upcoming reinstallation of one of our most prominent gallery spaces forces us to grapple with our collection of European and American art\, 1650-1850.\n \nIn recent times\, growing public awareness of the continued reverberations of the legacy of slavery and colonization has challenged museums to examine the uncomfortable histories contained in our collections\, and challenged the public to probe the choices we make about those stories. Choices about which artists you see in our galleries\, choices about what relevant facts we share about the works\, and choices about what - out of an infinite number of options - we don’t say about them.\n \nPieces in this exhibition were made at a time when the world came to be shaped by the ideologies of colonial expansion and Western domination. And yet\, that history and the stories of those marginalized do not readily appear in the still lives and portraits on display here. By grappling with what is visible and what remains hidden\, we are forced to examine whose stories and histories are prioritized and why.  \n \nIn this online exhibition\, you can explore our efforts to deeply question the Museum’s collection and our own past complicity in favoring colonial voices. In the Museum gallery\, which will open in early 2021\, you’ll be able to experience the changes we’re making to the physical space to highlight a more honest version of European and American history. \n \nBy challenging our own practice\, and continuing to add to what we know and what we write about the works we display\, UMMA tells a more complex and more complete story of this nation - one that unsettles\, and fails to settle for\, simple narratives. \n \n“Invisible things are not necessarily ‘not there’.... Certain absences are so stressed\, so ornate\, so planned\, they call attention to themselves\; arrest us with intentionality and purpose\, like neighborhoods that are defined by the population held away from them.” \n \n— Toni Morrison\n\nLead support for Unsettling Histories: Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism is provided by the University of Michigan Office of the Provost\, the U-M Arts Initiative\, and the Susan and Richard Gutow Endowed Fund.\n  UID:84303-21621564@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T094212 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T125000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Two puzzles in eliciting MPCs in surveys DESCRIPTION:Eliciting the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) in surveys has become an important source of data for both researchers and policymakers. This talk will report on survey experiments designed to study two puzzles that have emerged in this literature. The between-study puzzle is that average MPCs vary substantially across surveys. We show in a randomized survey experiment that elicited MPCs are quite sensitive to question wording. The within-study puzzle is that that elicited MPCs are poorly correlated with measures of liquidity (and other observables). We conducted text analysis of open-format follow-up questions to a standard MPC elicitation question. The results suggest that the within-study puzzle is primarily driven by nonstandard behaviors (such as mental accounting) rather than respondent misunderstanding of questions or other measurement problems. UID:130227-21865614@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130227 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Macroeconomics,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250114T090454 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series: Interrogating the Druggable Proteome with Proximity Pharmacology DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a seminar at 12 noon in 3330 MS I. UID:131118-21867762@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131118 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,biolgical chemistry,biological,biological chemistry,biological science,biology,Biosciences,Life Science LOCATION:Medical Science Unit I - 3330 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T113332 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Tuesday Seminar Series - Seasonal migration as a driver of life history trade-offs and genetic diversity in Nearctic-Neotropical passerines DESCRIPTION:Evolutionary trade-offs between fecundity and survival are ubiquitous in evolution. In high-latitude seasonal environments\, most birds breed during resource-rich summers\, and migrate to lower-latitude environments during the winter to survive. However\, the trade-off between fecundity and survival appears to scale with migration distance: By migrating farther\, birds may gain higher survival benefits\, but in doing so\, they sacrifice time that they might have spent raising offspring. Longer migrations are thus associated with \"slower\" life histories (higher survival\, fewer offspring)\, but this apparently straightforward trade-off belies an intriguing underlying paradox: Slower life histories are typically associated with lower genetic diversity\, but in migratory birds\, there is evidence that longer migrations are positively correlated with genetic diversity\, possibly because they promote demographic stability. Nevertheless\, populations of long-distance migrants readily switch strategies\, implying that populations will move quickly toward new optima if migration’s survival benefits no longer outweigh its reproductive costs\, with unknown population genetic consequences. My dissertation will combine movement ecology and population genetics to assess the ways in which seasonal migration has mediated life history trade-offs and impacted genetic diversity within species\, with the goal of understanding how the risks of migration have translated to rewards over evolutionary timescales. UID:134642-21874652@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134642 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,ecosystem,Ecosystems,eeb,Environment,environmental,evolution,evolutionary biology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T090903 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Elliot S. Valenstein Distinguished Lecture | Synapse Specific Structural Plasticity: A Cellular Mechanism of Spaced Learning DESCRIPTION:Synapses form trillions of connections in the brain. Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a cellular mechanism vital for learning that modifies the strength and structure of synapses. Three-dimensional electron microscopy reveals distinct pre- to post-synaptic arrangements: strong active zones (AZs) with tightly docked vesicles\, weak AZs with loose or non-docked vesicles\, and nascent zones (NZs) with a postsynaptic density but no presynaptic vesicles. LTP can be temporarily saturated preventing further increases in synaptic strength. I will discuss how NZ plasticity provides a time dependent and synapse-specific AZ expansion during LTP that ultimately encourages highly effective dendritic spine clusters regulated by the spine apparatus. I will also tell you why we have developed a new synaptopodin knockout rat system to investigate mechanisms of this process. We propose that the saturation of LTP protects recently formed memories and that the regrowth of nascent zones may account for the advantage of spaced over massed learning.\n\nAbout the speaker: Kristen Harris’s professional career started at Harvard Medical school where she rose to the rank of associate professor. She was the recruited as a full Professor to Boston Univ. where she helped establish their graduate program in experimental and computational neuroscience. She was recruited as a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent scholar to the Medical College of Georgia\, and in 2006 joined the Center for Learning and Memory at the University of Texas at Austin. She is renowned for her work on synapse structure and function pioneering three-dimensional reconstruction from serial section electron microscopy. Her lab had developed novel tools sharing them and data (synapseweb.clm.utexas.edu) that are widely used resources. She is the recipient of Sloan Research Fellowship\, Javits Merit Award\, Brain Research Foundation Fellowship\, and continuous funding for her lab\, including her current lead as PI on the NSF NeuroNex grant to investigate synaptic weight with 26 international and national coPIs. She is known for innovative teaching and presentations at conferences worldwide. She was recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences.\n\nThe talk will be followed by a reception with light refreshments. UID:133612-21873303@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133612 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Neuroscience,Psychology LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T155034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: Grad Grub DESCRIPTION:Take a break and grab some delicious food at Grad Grub\, a special food truck rally in celebration of National Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! Stop by to pick up a voucher and enjoy a meal from one of the featured food trucks:\n\n\nWhoa! Tacos\n\n\nWanderbowls\n\n\nLittle Caesars\n\n\nA tent will be set up outside for shade and shelter\, and the East and West Conference Rooms on the 4th floor of Rackham will be available for additional seating and weather protection.\nAs a bonus\, attendees will receive a cozy Rackham-branded crewneck sweatshirt\, while supplies last.\nCome for the food\, stay for the fun\, and celebrate with your fellow graduate and professional students!\nRegistration is encouraged at https://myumi.ch/4mdZA.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:134413-21874331@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134413 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:Ingalls Mall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181823 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Kathy Beck\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Kathy Beck performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:132404-21870888@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132404 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T161011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | From Click to Boom: The Political Economy of E-commerce in China DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/Q61JX\n\nHow do states build essential market institutions when political or technical barriers hinder the establishment of the rule of law? In From Click to Boom\, Lizhi Liu suggests a digital solution: governments strategically outsourcing tasks of institutional development and enforcement to digital platforms—a process she calls “institutional outsourcing.” Through extensive interviews\, original surveys\, 28 million proprietary data points\, and a field experiment across three Chinese provinces\, Liu illustrates how China’s 800-million-user e-commerce market emerged from scratch and has profoundly transformed the nation’s economy and society.\n \n Lizhi Liu is an Assistant Professor in the McDonough School of Business and a faculty affiliate of the Department of Government at Georgetown University. Her research specializes in political economy and emerging markets. Her work has been published by American Economic Review: Insights\, Studies in Comparative International Development\, Minnesota Law Review\, Oxford University Press\, and Princeton University Press. In particular\, her research on the political economy of China's e-commerce market has garnered multiple research awards and grants. In 2021\, she was honored as one of Poets&Quants Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at chinese.studies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:130933-21867411@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130933 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,China,Chinese Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T112035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mentoring 101 and Introduction to Rackham for New Graduate Faculty DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss with fellow assistant professors what it means to exemplify the values\, privileges\, and responsibilities as Rackham graduate faculty. The session also includes a workshop on mentoring doctoral students which will be facilitated by MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence)\, a Rackham committee that engages with faculty and graduate students to foster conversations about mentoring. MORE’s workshop is designed to raise awareness of the research on best practices in mentoring and tools that can facilitate mentoring relationships. You will learn from experienced colleagues about effective mentoring\, understand how a written mentoring plan can help create a two-way conversation between mentor and mentee\, and exchange ideas about handling challenging mentoring situations. UID:129731-21864489@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129731 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall, Fourth Floor, Rackham Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T121516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mentoring 101 and Introduction to Rackham for New Graduate Faculty DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides an opportunity to discuss with fellow assistant professors what it means to exemplify the values\, privileges\, and responsibilities as Rackham graduate faculty. The session also includes a workshop on mentoring doctoral students which will be facilitated by MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence)\, a Rackham committee that engages with faculty and graduate students to foster conversations about mentoring. MORE’s workshop is designed to raise awareness of the research on best practices in mentoring and tools that can facilitate mentoring relationships. You will learn from experienced colleagues about effective mentoring\, understand how a written mentoring plan can help create a two-way conversation between mentor and mentee\, and exchange ideas about handling challenging mentoring situations.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/23wGb.\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:129739-21864500@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250228T133358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MICDE Ph.D. in Scientific Computing Student Seminar DESCRIPTION:The MICDE PhD Student Seminar Series showcases the research of students in the Ph.D. in Scientific Computing. These events are open to the public\, but we request that all who plan to attend register in advance.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email micde-phd@umich.edu. UID:131072-21867693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Aerospace Engineering,Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Chemical Engineering,Civil and Environmental Engineering,College Of Engineering,Computation,Computational Modeling,Computational Science,computing,Engineering,Generative Ai,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,high performance computing,Mathematics,Mechanical Engineering,Micde,Michigan Engineering,Phd Seminar,Prospective Graduate Students,Rackham,Science,Scientific Computing,seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 4th floor conference room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T112035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Navigate Research Funding DESCRIPTION: UID:134359-21874255@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134359 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T150158 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T125000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:The Ecological Consequences of Salty Fresh Water DESCRIPTION:The Integrated Health Sciences Core's webinar series is an interdisciplinary forum for interested researchers to come together to learn and discuss wide-ranging issues in the field of environmental health. William Hintz\, PhD\, is Associate Professor\, Environmental Sciences\, University of Toledo. \nDr. Hintz's research and teaching interests include: \n* Freshwater ecology and conservation \n* Invasive species \n* Fish and fisheries \n* Environmental pollution and policy UID:134719-21874787@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134719 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biology,Biosciences,Chemistry,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Earth Day at 50,Ecology,Environment,environmental,Free,Graduate,Health & Wellness,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Life Science,Lifelong Learning,Natural Sciences,Pre-Health,Public Health,Research,Science,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Registration required CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241004T130515 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding and Managing ADHD: Free Parent & Guardian Workshop DESCRIPTION:This free virtual workshop is designed to help parents or guardians. Your child may have received a formal diagnosis already\, or you may suspect they have ADHD or a similar learning challenge. Participants learn more about what ADHD is\, what it “looks” like in children\, how it differs from what you might expect/how it is presented in media\, and where to go from here.\n\nParticipants can expect to learn:\n+ What causes ADHD.\n+ What ADHD looks like in children.\n+ How to support a child with ADHD at home\, school\, and with friends.\n\nThis workshop includes interactive components and a Question-and-Answer session at the end. To help us better prepare and tailor the content of each workshop\, we ask participants to provide their most pressing questions in writing when they register. UID:127422-21859036@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127422 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:adhd,Children,Free,parenting,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:Michigan Union - The Spectrum Center: Room 3032 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063141 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T133000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:AmeriCorps NCCC: Build Your Skills with Traditional Corps DESCRIPTION:What is AmeriCorps NCCC?AmeriCorps NCCC is one program option within AmeriCorps\, which is the federal agencyfor national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps NCCC programs are in-person\, full-time\, and don’t have positions within a particular location. Our members serve on a team of 8-12 individuals while traveling across the country to support a variety of community needs with all expenses paid.What will this webinar cover?Be a part of a national service legacy of over 30 years with Traditional Corps. Discover how this program can give you meaningful experiences by doing hands-on projects witha variety of organizations and agencies at the local and national level. Our panel of AmeriCorps NCCC staff will get your questions answered to help you decide if Traditional Corps is the right fit for you!What positions are open for AmeriCorps NCCC?To see the listing of all open positions in AmeriCorps NCCC\, visit the MyAmeriCorps application portal.  UID:130619-21866450@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T122035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Approaching intercultural conflicts DESCRIPTION:Conflict happens in our personal lives and our professional lives including the workplace\, classrooms and lab spaces. Did you know that conflict can be rooted in cultural beliefs\, values and behaviors? This track approaches interpersonal conflicts from an intercultural perspective\, and it provides participants with foundational knowledge of unconscious bias\, microaggressions\, intercultural conflict styles and more.  UID:126518-21873948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/126518 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T122035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:German Film Series Winter 2025 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures for a series of film screenings (shown in German with English subtitles).  UID:132283-21873973@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132283 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Modern Languages Building 3308 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T134504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Sydney Gable Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment (PSHA) is a widely used statistical approach to estimating where and when earthquakes are likely to occur based on the statistics of past seismicity patterns. Key parameters like the magnitude-frequency distribution (MFD) and the b-value are integral to hazard forecasting as they express the proportion of small to large earthquakes in a catalog. However\, these statistical parameters are heavily influenced by the accuracy of earthquake magnitude estimates. This research addresses the critical need for high-quality magnitude measurements for small earthquakes by using relative amplitude methods. I then use these improved magnitude estimates to examine spatiotemporal variations in b-value for multiple earthquake sequences to improve our understanding of short-term seismic hazard forecasting. I first introduce a generalized methodology to determine relative magnitudes for earthquake sequences which is only dependent on relative amplitude differences between interlinked pairs of waveforms\, as well as methods for determining the b-value from the distribution of magnitude differences between successive events. In chapter 3\, I investigate the uncertainty of magnitude results produced from the relative magnitude method by conducting a parameter study on critical variables including thresholds for signal-to-noise ratio and cross-correlation\, frequency content filtering\, and seismic station selection. I show that signal-to-noise and cross-correlation thresholds limit the number of magnitudes that can be recalculated while bandpass filtering has the largest effect on the variability of magnitude results. In chapter 4\, I develop a set of coda-envelope moment magnitudes (MW) as a benchmark data set for the relative magnitude method\, allowing us to align our relative magnitude measurements to an absolute moment magnitude scale for small earthquakes. I produce moment magnitudes for approximately 80% of the events in the Delaware Basin and demonstrate the capabilities of this method to provide moment magnitude for small earthquakes in regional earthquake catalogs. In chapter 5\, I use an uncalibrated relative magnitude method to reevaluate magnitude estimates for the 2011 Prague\, Oklahoma earthquake sequence and calculate the temporal and spatial variations of b-value. I show that b-values during the aftershock sequence are consistently low which demonstrate that the aftershock distribution is skewed towards producing earthquakes of higher magnitude for at least 5 months following the mainshock. Additionally\, we show a trend of decreasing b-value along the Meeker-Prague fault as distance from the mainshock increases suggesting that tectonic stress may still exist in areas of low b-value. Finally in chapter 6\, I apply the relative magnitude method to 6 foreshock sequences in southern California and focus on an in-depth exploration of the spatial and temporal variations in b-value and their sensitivity to parameters such as spatial binning and window length. I show that approximately half of the sequences exhibit a drop in b-value in the months or days prior to a mainshock. I also show that mainshocks frequently occur in areas of low foreshock b-value for single-fault or dense seismicity. This research demonstrates the importance of reliable and transportable magnitude estimation for small earthquakes. With these improved magnitude estimates\, we also gain valuable insights into the behavior of seismic sequences through analysis of the spatiotemporal variability of the MFD and b-value. UID:134562-21874527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 2540 NUB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T094920 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:132730-21871655@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132730 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Leadership,Professional Development,Self Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181824 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eva Albalghiti & Eric Whitmer\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Eva Albalghiti & musicology PhD student Eric Whitmer perform on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:132405-21870889@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132405 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250318T160945 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Chat with a Sex Therapist DESCRIPTION:Join SAPAC's BICE (Bystander Intervention and Community Engagement) Program for a Chat with a Sex Therapist! \n\n \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 8th 2-4pm\n\nWhere: Michigan League\, Koessler Room (3rd Floor)\n\n \n\nLearn about sexual heath and empower yourself by speaking with sex therapists:\n\nAmy Raad\nManeesha Finkle\nSara Zocher\n \n\n Light refreshments\, tote bags\, condoms\, dental dams\, and more will be provided. There will also be a sex toy raffle! \n\n \n\nSubmit Anonymous Questions Here: shorturl.at/p9HEC UID:134039-21873805@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134039 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,free,Health & Wellness,sapac,Sexual Assault Awareness Month,Well-being LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room (3rd Floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250410T101132 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Thesis Defense - The Effects of Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken fern) on Understory Microclimate and Seedling Success in Temperate Forests DESCRIPTION:Title: The Effects of Pteridium aquilinum (Bracken fern) on Understory Microclimate and Seedling Success in Temperate Forests\n\nAbstract: The understory influences biodiversity and ecological processes and are a defining element of forest ecosystems\, as they can contain up to 90% of plant species in temperate forests. Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum) often dominates forest understory communities globally\, including those in Northern Michigan. Dominant understory species affect ecosystems proportional to their high abundance. To explore how bracken fern impacts microclimate\, plant diversity\, and seedling success\, I asked two overarching questions: (1) how does natural variation in density of a dominant species impact understory abiotic conditions and plant diversity? (2) How does the cover and removal of a dominant species affect seedling survival and success? I established a bracken fern removal experiment in three forests at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS). I paired plots where the bracken fern cover was left intact (natural) with plots where the bracken fern cover was removed (removal)\, across a gradient of bracken fern densities (0\, 25\, 50\, 75 100% cover). Soil moisture and temperature varied across the gradient of bracken fern density in natural plots. At peak growing season\, soil moisture variation was the highest in 50% natural plots. We did not detect a significant difference in seedling survival across the gradient of bracken fern density in either natural or removal plots. Seedling leaf area\, specific leaf area\, and leaf carbon-to-nitrogen ratios were not significantly affected by the removals. In 75% natural plots exclusively\, removal had a negative effect on seedling green leaf % N. Our results highlight that dominant understory species differentially influence understory microclimate and seedling traits in temperate forests\, but their impact is not proportional to cover. Instead\, bracken fern cover may be both facilitative and inhibitory for seedling growth and establishment\, showcasing the dynamic role of dominant species in temperate forests.\n\nThis is a hybrid event. \nJoin remotely: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93842698134\nMeeting ID: 938 4269 8134 UID:134527-21874461@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134527 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Thesis Defense LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - Dana 1024 (IGCB conference room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063223 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:2025 JPMorganChase Virtual Freshman Focus - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Keen to kick start your career in Financial Services and curious if JPMorganChase might be a good fit? Our Freshman Focus program maybe for you!In this virtual program\, exclusively for first year students\, you will gain an insight into our Wholesale Revenue business areas: Commercial &\; Investment Banking (CIB) and Asset &\; Wealth Management (AWM) through overviews\, panel sessions and Q&\;A with recruiters. As a participant of this program you will develop a deeper understanding of financial services\, experience our inclusive culture\, and get the chance to meet our business representatives.You'll find out what it's like to work within these business areas and hear first-hand about the skills you’ll learn and unique responsibilities of all the teams that make up our Wholesale business. You'll discover just how deep our commitmentis to our clients\, communities and employees\, and how we're constantly innovating to meet their needs.We'll also give you time to understand the pathway to future opportunities with us at JPMorganChase through dedicated time with our Early Careers Recruitment Team!If you're highly motivated and enjoy working in teams to come up with innovative solutions\, this program is for you. We are seeking first year students of all majors who demonstrate: \;Interest in financial servicesAttention to detailEagerness to learn and developStrong collaboration skillsAbility to think critically and analyticallyStrong verbal and written communicationFluency in EnglishAttend college/university in the U.S.CurrentFreshman (graduating 2028) \;If you’re interested\, please follow the link below to register and upload your resume in order to be considered.Freshman Focus – Tuesday\, April 8th: \;3:00pm – 5:30pm EST \;- \;Link to register. \;Deadline to register: \;Friday\, February 28th UID:132723-21871640@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132723 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250406T212018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Cohen-Macaulay Simplicial Complexes DESCRIPTION:The Stanley-Reisner correspondence relates (non) faces of a simplicial complex with monomial ideals of a polynomial ring\, yielding a number of surprising connections between the combinatorics of simplicial complexes and commutative algebra. After introducing the relevant definitions and exploring some examples\, we’ll discuss Reisner’s criterion\, a theorem that equates Cohen-Macaulay-ness of a certain ring with the vanishing of homology of subcomplexes of the simplicial complex. UID:134745-21874869@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134745 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics,seminar LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250128T144529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Economic Sociology and Organizations (ESO) Workshop DESCRIPTION:Winter 2025 Line-up:\n\n1/14: Ori Tamir\, \"The Performativity of Exchange Rates: How the Fed Floated the Dollar to Signal Price Stability\"\n\n1/28: Ruiling Li\, \"Leaving Without Betraying: Enduring Consent Post Career Exits in the Chinese Tech Industry\"\n\n2/11: Sarah Farr\, \"Moral Economy of Property and Collective Action in Mexico City\"\n\n2/25: Jonah Stuart Brundage\, \"Patrimonial and Settler-Capitalist Logics of Expansion in Early Modern Empires\"\n\n3/11: Subin Min\, \"The Role of Institutions to Facilitate Savings for Low-Income Families: A Qualitative Study of CollegeBound Saint Paul\"\n\n3/25: Mira Vale\, \"Strategic Ambiguity and the Ethics of AI in Digital Health\"\n\n4/8: Analidis Ochoa \, \"Blood Veins for Hire: Social Inequality and the Blood Plasma Industry.\" UID:132010-21869772@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132010 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T151045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Tuesday Seminar Series - Soil mosaics and ant-earthworm functional domains within the coffee agroecosystem of Puerto Rico DESCRIPTION:Ants and earthworms are widely recognized as important soil ecosystem engineers that contribute to various ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling\, production of organic matter\, and soil formation\, and are thus important for maintaining healthy soils within agroecosystems. Addressing the dominant ant and earthworm taxa on Puerto Rican coffee farms\, I propose the existence of a “soil mosaic” of contrasting soil functional domains\, driven by the ant Solenopsis invicta exerting top-down control on populations of the earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus\, which then finds refuge elsewhere\, forming discrete areas of contrasting influence on soils by each organism. These contrasting effects then create a mosaic of soil patches of differing quality\, which will ultimately affect crop production within the coffee agroecosystem. Through this work I aim to broaden the current understanding of the ecological relationship between ants and earthworms and their shared functional impact on the generation and maintenance of soil structure\, fertility\, and plant growth within the coffee agroecosystem. UID:134595-21874578@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134595 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Bsbsigns,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,ecosystem,Ecosystems,Environment,environmental,evolution,evolutionary biology LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T163328 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:A Wrinkle in Time: A 4-Dimensional View of Lung Development and Injury DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Sucre\, M.D.\nDirector\, Biodevelopmental Origins of Lung Disease (BOLD) Center\nAssociate Professor\, Pediatrics and Cell & Developmental Biology\nVanderbilt University UID:130337-21865769@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130337 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Biosciences,Ecology,Education,Engineering,Free,Graduate School,Graduate Students,human genetics,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Life Science,Medicine,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Science,seminar,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Buhl Res Cen for Human Genetics - 5915 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Akron DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Akron UID:133932-21873700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133932 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063246 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Carve out your Career with McKinsey's Black Network DESCRIPTION:Join McKinsey's Black Network to hear from our consultants on the different paths they've taken at the firm. There is no set path here and you'll hear from current consultants as well as McKinsey alumni on how their experience at the firm has set them on unique and transformative career paths. This event is hosted by McKinsey's Black Network and is justone of our many worldwide initiatives aimed at helping individuals get to know McKinsey better. UID:133236-21872628@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133236 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T100543 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CM-AMO Seminar | Soft condensed matter spectroscopy in the terahertz range DESCRIPTION:Terahertz spectroscopy has emerged as a powerful tool for studies of condensed matter systems\, complementary to other more widespread techniques such as x-ray diffraction or infrared spectroscopy. The use of terahertz radiation\, lying in the spectral range 0.1-10 THz (3-330 cm^{-1})\, can reveal structural and dynamical information that is not easily accessible by other means.Terahertz vibrational modes are often mediators of technologically important chemical reactions such as the gas capture reaction in clathrates or exchange reactions in metal-organic frameworks. This presentation will review several spectroscopic studies which illustrate some of the ways in which terahertz spectroscopy is being used to study such soft materials.\n\nBio:\nDr. Mittleman received his B.S. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1988\, and his M.S. in 1990 and Ph.D. in 1994\, both in physics from the University of California\, Berkeley. He then joined AT&\;T Bell Laboratories as a post-doctoral member of the technical staff\, where he built one of the early terahertz time-domain spectrometers for material spectroscopy and imaging. Dr. Mittleman joined the ECE Department at Rice University in September 1996. In 2015\, he moved to the School of Engineering at Brown University. His research interests involve the science and technology of terahertz radiation. He is a Fellow of the OSA\, the APS\, and the IEEE\, and a Humboldt Research Award winner\, and in 2023-2025 he is a Mercator Fellow of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft. He has recently completed a three-year term as Chair of the International Society for Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves. UID:129619-21864231@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T094448 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Colloquim Seminar: Stable functions on groups DESCRIPTION:In 2011\, Malliaris and Shelah proved a strong form of Szemeredi's regularity lemma for the class of \"stable graphs\"\, which are graphs omitting a certain special subgraph called a \"half-graph\". Using tools from additive combinatorics\, Terry and Wolf proved a group theoretic analogue of this result in which finite graphs are replaced by subsets of finite abelian groups. A suitable generalization to arbitrary finite groups was then proved by myself\, Pillay\, and Terry using model theoretic methods. This talk will focus on an analytic analogue of stability defined for bounded functions on groups. Roughly speaking\, the main result of the talk says that if G is amenable\, then any stable function on G is almost constant on all translates of a unitary Bohr set in G of bounded complexity. I will also discuss several applications related to Bogolyubobv's Lemma\, the Croot-Sisask Lemma\, and Folner's Theorem. UID:128988-21861980@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128988 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250312T112541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EHAP Lecture Series: Alpha Male Replacements in White-Faced Capuchins DESCRIPTION:In primates\, male reproductive success is often facilitated by dominance rank. While we have a good understanding of the ultimate benefits that dominance rank provides males\, we know less about how male physiology and phenotypes change as males undergo changes in dominance rank. In this seminar\, I will discuss our ongoing research on the hormonal\, morphological\, olfactory\, and behavioral correlates of male rank acquisition in white faced-capuchins. Changes in male dominance rank are also associated with high rates of infanticide\, which produces extreme sexual conflict. Females have evolved strategies to reduce the occurrence and/or costs of infanticide to female reproductive success. I will discuss our exploration of one potential female strategy\, the Bruce effect - the termination of pregnancy in response to exposure to non-sire males. UID:133758-21873518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Psychology,Psychology Departmental LOCATION:East Hall - 4448 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T100030 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:German Convo on the Go DESCRIPTION:Members of the U-M community can walk and talk in German with Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu)\, German language instructor. Meet at Burton Tower\, 'rain or shine'\, for a 1-hour walk. If the temperature is dangerously low\, this event will meet in room 3110 Modern Languages Building. Please contact Mary if you have questions. Note that the group leaves at 4pm sharp. UID:131291-21868120@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131291 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Make an Impact: Boosterthon is Hiring Changemakers for July/AugustRoles! DESCRIPTION:If you love the idea of impacting students\, working with an amazing team\, thriving in a high-energy environment\, and having fun\, Booster is the company for you! We have teams throughout the US who are hiring both part-time and full-time positions starting July/August and wouldlove to meet you! WHO WE ARE: Booster is a vibrant\, mission-driven organization grounded in the belief that positivity and purpose are essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture where our team members feel empowered to achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on the world. Guided by our six virtues: Gratitude\, Wisdom\, Care\, Courage\, Grit\, and Celebration\, we believe in cultivating leaders who change the world. We are a fun and exciting place to work\, where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference! At Booster\, we empower schools across the nation through innovative and engaging fundraising services. We serve elementary\, middle\, and high schools nationwide\, offering a range of services from Fun Runs to a comprehensive school fundraising platform. We've proudly helped over 7\,500 schools profit more than $700 million in much-needed funds. Our mission is to raise $1 billion for schools by 2027\, and we're excited about every step we take toward this goal. WHAT TO EXPECT: During this information session\, youwill hear more about what Booster does as a company and you'll get the chance to make a personal connection with each of Booster's recruiters! We'll explore what Booster's company culture looks like and what career growthopportunities there are within the company. We hope to see you there! Check out our Career Page to learn more and APPLY: https://www.choosebooster.com/careers UID:131859-21869326@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131859 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250115T104251 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Nam Center Colloquium Series | Korean Waves before the Wave DESCRIPTION:During the second half of the 20th Century\, large portions of the world encountered three significant waves of South Korean cultural export. Prior to the massively successful Korean popular media\, consumer products\, and technology that are globally recognized today\, Tae Kwon Do masters\, Protestant missionaries\, and classical musicians began representing South Korea to other countries. These specifically post-war domains of Korean culture manifest as highly specialized forms of learned expertise and authority\, which passed through explicitly defined and sustained social relations. Unlike the mediatized movement of cultural commodities or the rapid rise and fall of mass consumer trends\, the valorized cultural forms of these earlier waves traveled through face-to-face communication and embodied interaction in relatively intimate settings. This presentation draws out some sociopolitical connections among these three earlier waves of Korean cultural export in order to situate the broader phenomenon within a history of migration\, transnational education\, and the Cold War.\n \n Nicholas Harkness is the Modern Korean Economy and Society Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Korea Institute at Harvard University. His long-term ethnographic research in South Korea has focused on language\, music\, and religion within the context of Korea’s massive engagement with Protestant Christianity in the 20th and 21st Centuries. He is the author of Songs of Seoul: An Ethnography of Voice and Voicing in Christian South Korea (University of California Press\, 2014) and Glossolalia and the Problem of Language (University of Chicago Press\, 2021)\, as well as numerous papers in Korean Studies\, linguistic anthropology\, and semiotics. Harkness is the recipient of the Edward Sapir Book Prize\, the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Excellence in Teaching\, and many fellowships and grants\, including from the Social Science Research Council\, the National Humanities Center\, the Academy of Korean Studies\, and the Korea Foundation. At Harvard\, Harkness also organizes the Roman Jakobson Symposium and the Harvard-Yenching Institute Field Development Program in Linguistic and Semiotic Anthropology.\n\nAttend in person or via Zoom. Zoom registration at https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B48hxMTBQKe6AS0BHNVEhw\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:131200-21867948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131200 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asia,Korea LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T093027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Radical Lives of Anaerobes and How to Fight Them DESCRIPTION:Pathogenic bacteria that infect the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract form biofilms that are largely anaerobic\, modulating their metabolic lifestyle and virulence. Many of these microbes utilize acetate fermentation via the enzyme pyruvate formate lyase (PFL)\, which catalyzes the production of acetyl-CoA and formate from pyruvate via a radical mechanism\, enabling additional ATP production and the de novo synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids. We have investigated the mechanism of PFL via mechanism-based inhibitors to reveal the essential role of two cysteine thiyl radicals in catalysis and estimate their reactivity for the first time. Additionally\, we have demonstrated the role of nitric oxide (NO) as an irreversible inhibitor of they glycyl radical enzyme PFL as well as glycyl radical enzymes as a class and their radical S-adenosylmethionine-dependent activases via the production of dinitrosyl iron complexes. These results set the stage for the development of mechanism-based inhibitors of PFL and other glycyl radical enzymes and provide a biochemically informed approach to narrow-spectrum site-specific antibiotic development for the treatment of gastrointestinal and pulmonary disease. UID:125093-21854406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125093 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemical Biology,Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T114502 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Why Gender History Needs Women’s History (and vice-versa) DESCRIPTION:Margaret Chowning is the Muriel McKevitt Sonne Chair Professor of Latin American History (emerita) at the University of California\, Berkeley. She is the author of Wealth and Power in Provincial Mexico from the Late Colony to the Revolution (Stanford\, 1999)\, Rebellious Nuns: The Troubled History of a Mexican Convent (Oxford\, 2006)\, and Catholic Women and Mexican Politics\, 1750-1940 (Princeton\, 2023). She is working on a book of urban history in Mexico\, with special attention to the impact that liberal policies and liberal “values” exerted on gender relations and urban life in the nineteenth century.\n\nHer presentation\, “Why Gender History Needs Women’s History (and vice-versa)\,” is drawn from her experience conceptualizing\, researching\, and organizing her recent book\, Catholic Women and Mexican Politics. UID:134551-21874506@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134551 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities,Latin America,Women's Studies LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T142035 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Winter 2025 - Diversity and Inclusion Department Design Showcases DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Housing Diversity and Inclusion Department is looking forward to starting the design process for three new multicultural spaces which will be part of the Central Campus Residential Development\, scheduled to open in Fall of 2026:Building One - Grace Lee Boggs Multicultural Lounge\nBuilding Three - Mino-Bimaadiziwin Multicultural Lounge\nBuilding Five - Origins Multicultural Engagement Space\nThe focus of the design showcases will be to gather feedback related to the functional components of the lounge\, such as the furniture and color schemes for each lounge. The design showcase opportunities are drop-in style\, so please join us at any point of time you are able. UID:133548-21873231@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133548 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Ambatana - The Afro American Multicultural Lounge, South Quad, 600 East Madison Street, Ann Arbor, MI CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:First Gen Grad School Panel 2025 DESCRIPTION:This panel will feature first-generation graduate students discussing \ntheir experiences applying to and succeeding in their graduate school \nprograms. The event will have 45 minutes of moderated discussion \nfollowed by 45 minutes of student questions. UID:134216-21873993@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134216 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:4154 LSA Building (500 S. State Street) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T123817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Career Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.\n\nThe 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92286702864\n\nJohn B Wurts is an autonomous systems engineer at the MITRE corporation and local to Ann Arbor. John primarily supports work programs related to the Department of Defense\, but has supported projects related to Federal Aviation Administration and National Science Foundation. Prior to joining MITRE\, he completed his PhD from UMich – Mechanical Engineering in 2020 under Prof Tulga Ersal and Prof (Ret) Jeffery Stein. His research focuses on nonlinear optimal control with applications to parallel and GPU-enabled computations. Previously\, John was an automotive engineer local to Detroit with interests in active and passive crash safety. UID:133619-21873310@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133619 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics,Undergraduate LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2300 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162036 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:The Robotics Pathways and Careers Speaker Series (RPCSS) invites professionals working in robotics to come talk with current undergraduates about their career path\, how a background in robotics has impacted their professional growth\, and what they hope to see in students looking to enter the profession.The 90-minute format of the event will consist of a 30-minute presentation from the invited speaker and up to 40 minutes of moderated Q&A and discussion. Students will be able to participate in person or remotely.All undergrads are welcome! Please RSVP with the link below.Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92286702864 UID:132566-21871262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132566 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:2300 Ford Robotics Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Blend and Bloom: DIY Tea Blend\, Board Games\, and Gratitude Wall DESCRIPTION:Craft a delicious blend of tea from over 10 different options\, unwind with board/card games\, and commemorate your appreciation on our Gratitude Wall! UID:134578-21874558@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134578 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T063253 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T181500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Federal Reserve Board Spring 2025 Careers & Internship Webinar DESCRIPTION:The Federal Reserve\, the central bank of the United States\, provides the nation with a safe\, flexible and stable monetary and financial system. We represent the Board of Governors\, an independent federalagency\, based in Washington\, DC. We have about 3\,000 employees across 15 divisions.  We hire for both intern and full-time opportunities across a variety of educational backgrounds including Economics\,Finance\, Information Technology\, Information Systems\, Accounting\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Criminal Justice\, Public Policy\, BusinessAdministration\, Human Resources\, Communications\, and more.  Join us on April 8 at 5:00pm ET to learn more about our organizationand interact with employee representatives across our various job families.  UID:132709-21871626@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132709 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250203T101815 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:PEARS 2025 DESCRIPTION:PEARS 2025 (Peer-led\, End-of-year A/PIA Research Symposium) is a joint undergraduate and graduate student research symposium that will take place at the end of winter semester at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Students can elect to do a poster presentation or do a ~10 minute talk with slides. The topic should be related to Asian American Studies\, Pacific Islands Studies\, Critical Ethnic Studies\, etc. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to present their ideas\, interact with graduate students\, and potentially win prizes! The first hour will be poster presentations in the forum\, and the next two hours will consist of talks in the auditorium. Food and swag provided! UID:132235-21870618@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132235 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,Asian American,Asian American Studies LOCATION:Museum of Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T162037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:PEARS\, presented by the CE & A/PIA Studies RIW: Peer-Led\, End-of-Year\, A/PIA Studies Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Please join us for PEARS\, a joint undergraduate and graduate student research symposium\, at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA). Students will share their work related to Asian American Studies\, Pacific Islands Studies\, and Critical Ethnic Studies. Poster presentations will run from 5-6 p.m. in the multipurpose room\, and presenters will give a series of talks from 6-8 p.m. in the auditorium. Food and swag provided! This event is hosted by the Critical Ethnic & Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Rackham Interdisciplinary Workshop with additional support from the Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies program. UID:134716-21874783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134716 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250210T143419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Mindful Movement: Workshop for Adults DESCRIPTION:Today’s world is fast-paced\, with pressures to always be on the go and up-to-date\, which can be exhausting\, overwhelming\, and lead to feeling out of balance with our own mind-body connection. Once we feel off-balance\, it can be hard to find your way back to being in alignment.\n\nThe Psychological Clinic is offering a new 8-week virtual workshop with the goal of helping people re-establish their mind-body connection and learn to manage difficult feelings and situations through the daily cultivation and practice of mindful movement.\n\nThe group will start on on March 11\, 2025 and include psychoeducation\, group discussions\, and experiential exercises.\n\nMultiple strategies will be utilized\, such as mindfulness\, diaphragmatic breathing\, yoga\, and dance movement. Activities will occur during group to help build these skills\, and tasks to practice at home between group sessions will be also provided.\n\nWorkshop Details\n+ Who is this for: Individuals 18+ that would benefit from enhancing mindful movement skills. This includes adults who may already have a mindfulness practice\, and/or those who struggle with anxiety\, depression\, and being grounded in the present moment.\n+ When: 5:30-7 p.m. on Tuesdays\, beginning on March 11.\n+ How long: Each weekly session lasts 90 minutes\, for 8 weeks.\n+ Where: Virtually\, on Zoom.\n+ How to Register: Each participant must complete a 30-minute screening appointment to ensure the group is a good fit for their needs. Contact the MARI Call Center at (734) 615-7853 or complete our secure\, online registration form to get started. \n+ Cost: Each weekly session is billed at $45\, plus a one-time cost for the screening session ($20). UID:132593-21871327@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132593 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,mental health,Mindfulness,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Well-being,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T113326 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Transfer Turf: Designing Your Life Through Goal Setting DESCRIPTION:This event is all about setting clear goals for your future and preparing for your career and life after college! Using the LifeDesign curriculum\, we will be making life maps while we share practical tips\, resources\, and guidance to help you succeed both academically\, professionally\, and personally. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for success!\n\nAnd\, as always\, dinner and good times will be provided! UID:134426-21874344@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134426 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Leadership,Mentorship,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:LSA Building - Transfer Student Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250323T093056 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T183000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Trash Club Presents: Campus E-Cycling Initiative DESCRIPTION:The Campus E-Cycling Initiative (CEI) at the University of Michigan is a student-led group driving social change in electronics waste recycling practices. The main goals of the group are to expand literacy on electronic waste recycling best practices and expand access to and awareness of electronics recycling on campus. The presentation will explore the global landscape of electronics disposal practices\, electronics recycling opportunities on campus\, the importance of e-cycling\, and key objectives that the initiative hopes to achieve in the next academic year. We encourage interested students from all degree programs to attend and look forward to connecting with students who are interested in contributing to the expansion of e-cycling access on campus and beyond. UID:134249-21874050@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Circular Economy LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - 2024 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250121T141102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours DESCRIPTION:Join the Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences program for weekly Community Hours throughout the semester for a casual\, welcoming environment with instrumental background music and group tables to connect with students in the QMSS community\, get advice and mentorship from QMSS Peer Mentors (upperclassmen in the QMSS minor that are available to talk about the program\, electives\, balancing coursework with your other academic programs and extracurriculars\, looking for and applying to internships and jobs\, and more!)\, work on QMSS coursework (and get help from QMSS GSIs while you're there!)\, and/or study for upcoming exams.\n\nCommunity Hours are designed as a resource to support students in QMSS courses (e.g.\, QMSS 201\, QMSS 301\, QMSS 451)\, but if you're looking for a casual environment to work alongside QMSS students and be part of our community\, you are welcome to join!\n\nLearn more about QMSS Peer Mentors\, and sign up to meet one-on-one instead of dropping in to Community Hours here: https://lsa.umich.edu/qmss/peer-mentoring/meet-the-QMSS-peer-mentors.html\n\nPlease note: QMSS GSIs are only available as resources to QMSS students.\n\n**Community Hours will be located in CCCB room 2460 all semester EXCEPT for Wednesday\, January 29th where they will be in Weiser Hall room 110!** UID:131511-21868678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131511 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data Science,Office Hours,Quantitative Methods,Social Sciences,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - 2460 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T090458 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly DESCRIPTION:Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) powers everything from virtual assistants to self-driving cars? Join us for an engaging and accessible introduction to AI. In this program\, you'll explore the basics of AI\, learn how algorithms \"think\,\" and discover the inner workings of technologies like neural networks and natural language processing. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a complete beginner\, this session will leave you with a deeper understanding of the AI revolution shaping our world. No prior knowledge required—just bring your curiosity! UID:134063-21873828@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134063 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,computing,Culture,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering,Family,Free,Generative Ai,In Person LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250323T211425 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Food Literacy for All DESCRIPTION:Since 2017\, the University of Michigan Sustainable Food Systems Initiative (SFSI) has hosted a unique community-academic partnership course titled Food Literacy for All each winter semester. Structured as a virtual lecture series\, Food Literacy for All features different guest speakers each Tuesday evening (6:30-8pm EST) to address diverse challenges and opportunities of both domestic and global food systems. The course aims to ignite new conversations and deepen existing commitments to building more equitable\, health-promoting\, and ecologically sustainable food systems. Students can enroll in the course for credit\, and community members can join the sessions for free. \n\nThe sessions are co-led by Dr. Bénédicte Boisseron (University of Michigan College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts\, Afroamerican & African Studies) and Shiloh Maples (Community organizer and seed keeper). \n\nLearn more about the speakers and register for the Zoom Webinar sessions at this link: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/sustainablefoodsystems/foodliteracyforall/ UID:129382-21862601@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129382 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,agriculture,Agroecology,Diversity,Environment,Food Literacy For All,food sustainability,Food Systems,Human Rights,Interdisciplinary,Politics,Social Justice,Sustainability,sustainable food systems LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T121658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T185500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T192500 SUMMARY:Performance:Chamber Music & Dance with a View! DESCRIPTION:Enjoy LIVE collaborative performances featuring talented faculty & students from the U-M School of Music\, Theatre and Dance in an intimate space with a view! Free and open to the public.\n\nJoin us in the Perry K. Granoff Dance Studio #4. Please note\, this venue has a limited capacity\; seats are available to event attendees on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n\nThis series of 30-minute performances will take place on March 18\, March 25\, April 1 and April 8. UID:133695-21873415@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133695 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance,Free,Interdisciplinary,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Dance Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T232730 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Rally / Mass Meeting:Chapter DESCRIPTION:PIH Chapter (2437 Mason Hall) UID:134234-21874038@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134234 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Global Health,Health Disparities,Humanities,International,Medicine,Nursing,Pre-Health,Public Health,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Women's Studies LOCATION:Mason Hall - PIH Chapter (2437 Mason Hall) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250103T153126 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Connector Tuesday Game and Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Join the Connector Community Assistants for game and trivia night on Tuesday in the Connector. UID:129995-21865008@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129995 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Games,Social,West Quad LOCATION:West Quadrangle - The Connector CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T181759 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T194500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:[Cancelled] Pre-Concert Lecture: University Choir DESCRIPTION:This Pre-Concert Lecture is cancelled\; we apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us for the University Choir concert beginning at 8:00pm. UID:122689-21849535@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122689 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Lecture,Music,Talk LOCATION:Hill Auditorium - Lower Level Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T181658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Shuaizhi Wang\, piano DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Shuaizhi Wang performs a dissertation recital. UID:133696-21873416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133696 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181621 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Gamelan Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Comprising of seventy-five gongs\, percussion and other instruments\, the U-M gamelan\, named Kyai Telaga Madu (Venerable Lake of Honey)\, is part of the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments. The U-M Gamelan Ensemble offers members the opportunity to explore new music composed for gamelan and helps train an important generation of scholars in Southeast Asian music.\n\nGamelan performances bring the music\, dance and puppetry of Central Java to the stage in Ann Arbor\, often featuring eminent Javanese artists-in-residence. The gamelan program is part of U-M’s Center for Southeast Asian Studies at LSA. UID:133402-21873076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133402 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Culture,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250130T125414 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Great Guitars DESCRIPTION:Guitar virtuosos Bireli Lagrene\, Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius create musical magic with “one night\, three award-winning guitarists\, eighteen strings.”\n\nThe Great Guitars™ traces its colorful heritage back to the 1970’s when the legendary jazz guitarists of that era toured the world and recorded together. Award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor\, who replaced Herb Ellis to become part of the original group in the 1980’s with the legendary Barney Kessel and Charlie Byrd\, has revised the format for the 21st century\, enlisting two of today’s top jazz guitars players to co-create a brilliant program displaying guitar mastery\, emotion\, humor and musical fireworks.\n\nCombining Taylor’s award-winning virtuosic finger style with Lagrene’s jaw-dropping technique\, and Wakenius’ incredible musical versatility\, the concert features solo\, duet\, and trio performances by these three acknowledged masters of fingerstyle\, jazz and gypsy guitar. Between them\, these three guitar greats have worked with artists ranging from Tommy Emmanuel to David Grisman\, Donald Fagen to Wynton Marsalis\, and Bonnie Raitt to Bob Dylan. UID:132024-21869805@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132024 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Trombone Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Trombone students of Professor David Jackson perform a recital. UID:133221-21872612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133221 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T001640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:University Choir DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Gaughran and Sydney Mukasa\, graduate student conductors\n\nPROGRAM\nRalph Vaughan Williams\, \"Antiphon\" from *Five Mystical Songs*\nRoderick Williams\, *O Guiding Night*\nMarques Garrett\, *My Heart Be Brave*\nJocelyn Hagen\, *Phoenix*\nReena Esmail\, *Tuttarana*\nClaude Debussy\, *Dieu qu'il la fait bon regarder*\nModesta Bor\, *Aqui te Amo*\nEdward Elgar\, *Great is the Lord*\n\nThe University Choir performs masterworks 6 times each year in Hill Auditorium. A large SATB choir\, the ensemble is open to all U-M students by audition\, with extensive rehearsals and performances.\n UID:122690-21849536@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122690 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Free,Music LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Summer Session in Epidemiology DESCRIPTION:Join us for the longest-running summer program in epidemiology! Choose from engaging 1-week or 3-week online courses designed to provide skills-based training in applied epidemiology.\n\nFor 60 years\, the University of Michigan's Summer Session in Epidemiology (SSE) has been one of the nation's longest-running and premier summer epidemiology programs. In just one to three intensive weeks\, gain valuable knowledge and skills to enhance your academic and professional journey. SSE is designed for public health and healthcare professionals\, researchers\, and anyone eager to build a foundation in epidemiologic science. We welcome participants from diverse backgrounds\, including undergraduate students\, public health professionals\, clinical and biomedical researchers\, and scholars in related fields such as psychology\, sociology\, and earth sciences. \n\nWhile experience in public health\, epidemiology\, or biostatistics is beneficial\, it is not required. By the end of our program\, you will have developed a solid understanding of key research principles in clinical populations\, covering areas such as: Study Design\, Biostatistical Analysis\, and Causal Inference These essential skills will help you advance in epidemiology\, public health\, and related fields. UID:133411-21872918@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133411 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,biostatistics,Complex Systems,data,Dentistry,Education,Epidemiology,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Pre Med,Professional Development,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Charleston Race Week DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:132035-21869827@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132035 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Patriots Point CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250213T133729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T220000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Pierpont Poetry Project DESCRIPTION:Check out the Pierpont Poetry Project! 50 student-written poems are on display throughout Pierpont Commons. The poems were all inspired by the theme “seeking” but interpreted in many different ways - they explore themes of love\, justice\, family\, loss\, hope\, identity\, and more. Explore the building and find all the poems - for every poem you log\, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Literati Bookstore gift card! UID:132261-21871740@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132261 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Poetry LOCATION:Pierpont Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T170337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Prison\, a Prisoner\, and a Prison Guard DESCRIPTION:Join us for a multimedia exploration of the impact of prisons on countries and communities across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through the lens of “prison art.” The exhibit delves into the dynamic interplay between incarceration and creative expression to make sense of carceral systems.\n\nBy presenting prison art from various countries in the MENA region\, including Algeria\, Egypt\, Iran\, Iraq\, Lebanon\, Palestine\, Sudan\, Syria\, and Yemen\, this exhibit unfolds as a “journey” into the prison system and demonstrates the ways in which art can be a tool of expression and reconciliation for survivors\, detainees’ families\, and society at large. It promotes drawing parallels between the prison experience in the region and worldwide\, highlights the intentionality of carceral systems\, and expands the conversation to include prison-impacted communities. Viewers are invited to navigate the cross-generational\, human experiences of imprisonment often obscured behind prison walls and within individuals.\n\nCurated by Sumaya Tabbah and Susan Aboeid of The Ḥafathah Collective\, this traveling exhibit was organized by U-M Students Organize for Syria (SOS) in partnership with U-M Library and with support from the U-M Arts Initiative.\n\nPlan to attend the related discussion\, \"Art\, Justice\, and Carcerality: The Role of Creative Expression in the Pursuit of Justice\,\" on February 6. UID:130114-21874268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130114 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T095019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T230000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World DESCRIPTION:The exhibit \"Being Mixed Race in a Mono-racially Organized World: Interracial Identity in the U.S. and Around the World — What Research and Mixed Race People Tell Us\" is an exploration into the library's collections about the diversity of mixed race heritage. Through research\, narratives\, demographic data\, and a variety of visual and published materials\, explore multifaceted aspects of mixed race heritage with insights from many perspectives.\n\nThe 2020 U.S. Census illuminated a 276 percent increase in individuals who identify as \"two or more races\" since 2010. In recognition of the growing numbers of mixed race-identifying people at the University of Michigan\, throughout the country\, and across the globe\, we're excited to unveil this new exhibit — a unique exploration of changing demographics and intersectional identities. UID:129721-21869107@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129721 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Diversity,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library, 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T131508 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CREES Exhibition. Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\, an installation by Gluklya DESCRIPTION:Gluklya’s work is a powerful example of socially engaged art at the intersections of gender\, class\, and cultural identity. By focusing on experiences of female textile workers in Kyrgyzstan\, the artist explores the often-overlooked stories of women affected by Soviet and post-Soviet colonialism. \"Threading the Needle: Vestiges of Colonialism and Femininity\" retells their stories using a diverse range of media — film\, sculpture\, watercolors\, and felt tapestries. Unfolding the implications of economic and societal pressures on women\, Gluklya explores issues of poverty\, isolation\, and exploitation among the garment workers.\n \n Personal stories are woven into a broader social context — such as the legacy of the \"Likbez\" (liquidation of illiteracy) campaign among women in Central Asia during Soviet rule and entrenched patriarchal traditions\, like \"Ala Kachuu\" (bride-kidnapping). This dynamic — where colonization and modernization intertwine the individual lives they touch — raises questions about cultural identity and the ethical borders of decolonized research.\n\nThis exhibition was curated by CREES alumna Dianne Beal (BA REES '79). See more of her work here: https://www.diannebeal.com/curatorial.\n \nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at crees@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:132161-21870486@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,eastern europe LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240910T113929 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:WCEE Exhibition. Threads of Tradition: The Art of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka DESCRIPTION:The act of embroidering and weaving designs onto cloth is deeply rooted in Ukrainian traditions. Embellished clothing (sorochky)\, ritual cloths (rushnyky)\, and household textiles accompany a person from birth until death\, punctuating important life events in between. A variety of embroidery patterns are used throughout Ukraine\; some stitches are universally known\, while others are region-specific. Ukrainian embroidered clothing is now officially celebrated with an annual Vyshyvanka Day observed throughout the world in May.\n\nTo see photos and read more about exhibited items\, visit https://myumi.ch/AZedA\n \n The embroideries and textiles exhibited are from the private collections of Arnie Klein\, Solomia Soroka\, Katerina Sirinyok-Dolgaryova\, and from the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum located in Hamtramck\, Michigan.\n \n The exhibit opens on September 5\, 2024\, in 1010 Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor. Contact weisercenter@umich.edu to schedule a viewing.\n\n*The exhibition is cosponsored by the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum*.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:123893-21855066@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250219T082619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Andy Ross Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The pieces here are from a large series of works made over the last several years. In them\, Ross explores humor and personal meaning through absurd juxtapositions of pairs of wildly varied images. Each single image is stripped of its original context (be it\, for example\, a history book\, an instruction manual\, or a magazine advertisement)\, placed on a white background like some kind of specimen\, and presented afresh with a new “companion image.” These companion images confront\, contrast and converse with each other\, and thereby build new relationships\, narratives\, jokes\, and contexts.\n\nAndy Ross grew up in Macomb County\, and has been making art in various mediums since the 1970s. He received a BFA degree from College for Creative Studies\, and an MFA degree from University of Michigan. He has taught photography\, art\, and web design at colleges in California and Michigan. His photographs and collages have been exhibited in schools\, galleries\, and museums across the United States. UID:130827-21867096@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130827 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connection Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241218T142819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Angkorian Homecoming DESCRIPTION:Informed by her experience as a refugee\, Phung Huynh’s projects explore the complexities of displacement\, assimilation\, and cultural negotiation among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees who have resettled in the United States. She creates detailed graphite portraits on pink donut boxes to highlight the stories of Southeast Asians who have survived war trauma and genocide. Huynh’s serigraph prints about Donut Kids foreground intergenerational gaps as well as bridging the refugee parent and American child through the narratives of Cambodian American children who were raised by donut shop owners in California. Huynh’s most recent work of drawings of Cambodian Buddhist statue heads and photographic prints of decapitated statue bodies on fabric addresses the repatriation of looted Cambodian antiquities in the context of challenging the legacy of colonialism\, unethical museum practices\, and the refugee’s desire to return home. Complete details at https://lsa.umich.edu/humanities/gallery/current-exhibitions/phung-huynh.html. UID:130113-21865464@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130113 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Asia,Culture,Exhibition,history,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T124154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Breaking with Tradition DESCRIPTION:Artist John Rizzo is exhibiting individual mixed-media sculptures that bridge across art\, design\, and craft. Using a combination of materials that are historically perceived as precious John's work distorts\, disrupts\, and re-contextualizes perceptions of materials and their values. His work is at once \, colorful \, playful \, layered and deeply self-reflective in its personal narrative. UID:131384-21868407@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,arts at michigan,Exhibition,free,Visual Arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T124815 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, however\, please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are funded strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. Chair Aerobics classes are carefully structured to include a warm-up\, a pre-aerobic stretch\, sitting and standing aerobics\, strength training\, a cooldown\, and a final stretch. UID:131665-21868948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131665 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250109T113426 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Elizabeth Boyd-Hartmann Dizik Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This body of work represents a playful exploration of form\, color\, and scale through the lens of cellular shapes. Inspired by the complex patterns of biological life\, the pieces are a celebration of growth\, transformation\, and the joy of experimentation. The use of non-precious materials\, such as wood balls and paint\, allowed for a liberating approach to composition and color\, while the spherical forms and circular panels evoke the look of petri dishes—symbolizing both scientific curiosity and organic development.\nBorn in Detroit\, Elizabeth is a multidisciplinary artist and mother based in the metro Detroit area\, where she works from a studio in her home. With a background in bench jewelry\, her earlier work focused on studio jewelry and was represented by Galerie Noel Guyomarc’h in Montreal.\nElizabeth’s work has been exhibited both locally and internationally. She holds a BA in Jewelry Design\, with First Class Honours\, from Central Saint Martins in London\, a BFA from the University of Michigan\, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, where she specialized in Metalsmithing and Architecture. Her diverse practice spans jewelry\, sculpture\, and installation\, blending materials and techniques to explore themes of production\, growth\, transformation\, and organic form. UID:130825-21867005@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130825 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T163226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week: Mornings and Mugs DESCRIPTION:Start your morning off right at Mornings and Mugs! Join us for a morning pick-me-up featuring a Bearclaw Coffee Truck\, serving up your favorites. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and grab a Rackham-branded travel mug (while supplies last). Whether you’re on your way to class or taking a break\, stop by and kick off your day with us!\nRegistration is encouraged at https://myumi.ch/5kmZr.\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:134414-21874332@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs Events,Rgs-events LOCATION:The Grove CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T104926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:RAW Exhibit DESCRIPTION:“RAW” is a 2024 printmaking portfolio featuring 25 15”x20” works on paper by a diverse group of primarily student artists\, organized by Professor Endi Poskovic of the Stamps Printmedia program. The hand-pulled prints in the set\, which has never been exhibited before\, span media from colorful laser cut woodblock prints\, to lithography\, to copper plate etching. The newly formed Stamps Student-led Exhibitions Committee (SEC) will curate and rotate selections of these prints in alignment with the portfolio’s theme—where time and effort transform raw potential. UID:133001-21872225@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133001 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition LOCATION:Michigan Union - First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 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:129602-21864096@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:20241011T145223 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Responding to Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:127719-21859580@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127719 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Human Resources,Leadership,Stress Management LOCATION:Administrative Services Building - Suite 2030, Room 2045 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241203T104657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Bibliophile and the Library: Private-Press Books from the Collection of Bill Heidrich DESCRIPTION:View beautifully illustrated books that stand as remarkable testaments to the work of twentieth-century small private presses\, which\, in contrast to the trend of mass commercialization\, produced limited editions that celebrated the uniqueness of manual craftsmanship. Features such as exquisite typeface design\, letterpress printing\, handmade paper\, traditional illustration techniques like woodcut and engraving\, and the inclusion of original art by renowned artists highlight the presses' dedication to artistry and detail.\n\nThe display opens with an edition of \"The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer\,\" published in 1896 by William Morris at his Kelmscott Press\, a pivotal press that greatly influenced the development of the private press movement as a means of preserving and revitalizing the fine printing and art traditions of the past. Additionally\, the exhibit includes some examples of artist’s proofs\, offering a glimpse into the intricate creative process behind these exceptional works.\n\nThese books are on loan from the collection of Bill Heidrich\, a long-time supporter of the University of Michigan Library. UID:129585-21863788@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,Exhibition,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241202T164032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Welcome Wednesdays with the Alumni Association DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students most Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters. Start your day with free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack thanks to Alumni Association members.\n\nStudents can stop by the Alumni Center from 9 a.m. to noon for during the dates listed and make sure to bring your Mcard! UID:124011-21863653@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124011 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Food,Free,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan,welcome week,welcome week event LOCATION:Alumni Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T131306 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE community event DESCRIPTION:IOE community event with Washtenaw Dairy Doughnuts \n10:00 AM- 11:00 AM UID:134612-21874585@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134612 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,North Campus,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250110T170530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Leaves Under the Lens DESCRIPTION:The leaf surface is a dynamic landscape where tiny\, specialized structures help plants interact with the world around them. Let’s bring this world into view! Join us for an exhibit that highlights the complex and often beautiful anatomy of leaves from the Matthaei collection. Plants throughout the conservatory will be paired with microscope photographs and micro-CT scans that illustrate the otherwise invisible structures that protect leaves from chewing insects\, absorb (or repel!) water\, and even recruit “bodyguards”. You won’t look at leaves the same way again! \n\nThis project is a collaboration between MBGNA and the Weber and Vasconcelos labs in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology\, led by PhD student Rosemary Glos. UID:130943-21867494@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,eeb,Family,Free,In Person,science LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T104258 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Take Care: Student Art Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Experience the 2025 Take Care Student Art Exhibition\, a heartfelt showcase of creativity\, resilience\, and healing.\n\nThrough visual art\, video\, performance\, and literary works\, students will share their unique perspectives on caring for oneself and others\, healing as a community\, and imagining a world where self-expression nurtures collective well-being.\n\nRiverbank Arts: January 10–February 14\nClosing Reception: February 14\, 6–9 p.m.\n\nDuderstadt Center Gallery: April 15–May 9\nOpening Reception: April 15\, 5–8 p.m. UID:130900-21875276@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130900 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Initiative,Exhibition,Reception,Take Care,Well-being LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181620 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Gallery DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/ \n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. The gallery plans to guide viewers through a history of 8-bit music\, its significance to media and video games of its time\, and notable figures that influenced the legacy of the niched genre. In the workshop\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. Throughout the end of the exhibit week\, we will celebrate the historic and modern legacies of 8-bit music in a set of live performances produced by Norah\, a seasoned chiptune artist.\n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc) UID:134668-21874693@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Clark Commons CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:A Gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcome. Make Yourself At Home.\n \nA Gathering brings together the newest works of art to enter UMMA’s collection — many on display here for the first time. \n \nAs a free\, public museum\, UMMA staff takes care of art for the benefit of the community and society at large. The works on view in this exhibition\, all brought into the Museum between 2019 and the present\, shows how institutions like UMMA are becoming more permeable to societal challenges\, and more nimble in responding to them in service to all in their communities. In this exhibition you will find works that reflect on how global migrations\, race\, gender\, and ecological change shape the way we engage with the world and inform our visions for the future.\n \nThis collection of artistic engagements with issues give us tools to envision who we want to be as individuals\, as a museum\, and as a society\, connected to one another across space and experience.\n \nSo gather here to take in these latest works of art brought here for you. Gather here to be engulfed in their forms and meanings\, to discuss their takes\, to learn\, to disagree. Gather to relax\, make a friend\, drink a coffee\, finish the daily Wordle. Gather to feel full\, to be moved and inspired by all the possible imaginations of what is yet to come.\n \nCurated by Félix Zamora Gómez Irving Stenn\, Jr. Fellow in Public Humanities & Museum Pedagogy\n\nLead support for this exhibition is provided by Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch\, the Richard and Rosann Noel Endowment\, and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.\n  UID:107870-21818086@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/107870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Museum,Staff,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Apse CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250324T135348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MCDB Seminar> Why do gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane? DESCRIPTION:Host: James Bardwell UID:133588-21873278@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133588 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns,Natural Sciences,Science LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:stop-loss DESCRIPTION:stop-loss\, the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition\,​ is on view at the Stamps Gallery from March 22— April 12\, 2025. The exhibition features the work of MFA students Hannah Buchanan\, Sam Griffith\, Andy Maticorena Kajie\, Laura Mackie\, Okyoung Noh\, Charlie Reynolds\, and Darren Spirk. \nJoin us to celebrate the work of MFA graduate students at the Opening Reception on March 21 from 6 — 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served and artists will be present. UID:132763-21871783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132763 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 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:84303-21621565@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:20240620T181506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T110200 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Michelle Hinojosa: Logcabins DESCRIPTION:Stamps Gallery commissioned Michelle Hinojosa (MFA\, 2023) to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the Gallery. Hinojosa has created log cabin quilts to adorn the columns in front of Stamps Gallery. The log cabin quilts traditionally represent the warm hearth at the center of a home. This installation reflects on the interplay between home\, placemaking\, labor\, and intergenerational memories of migration. Rather than quilting cotton designed to softly embrace the body\, these quilts are sewn from outdoor grade\, UV-resistant polyester. The quilt is an ode to Hinojosa’s grandmother who illegally crossed the US/Mexico border holding her babies and her quilts. As she and her family drove across the United States to work in the fields of the Salinas Valley\, the quilts offered a safe space for her and her family. Hinojosa celebrates their resilience to her grandmother and elders while also drawing attention to precarity and violence experienced by refugees and migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in our present today.\nArtist’s bio:\nMichelle Inez Hinojosa is an artist\, educator\, and researcher whose work is informed by Indigenous and Latine/x/a/o studies. Born and raised in Texas\, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in both drawing and painting and art education with a minor in art history at the University of North Texas. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. She works with quilting\, bead weaving\, embroidery\, jewelry\, transparent film installations\, painting\, ceramics\, and sculpture to honor and explore the history of migration in her family and humanize the current discourse around migration still occurring at the southern border. Alongside her artwork she maintains a writing practice to re-story\, re-make\, and re-claim the often subordinated narratives of Latinx\, Chicanx\, Mexican\, and Texican peoples. \n\nRecently\, Hinojosa was named an inaugural Creative Careers Artist in Residence at the University of Michigan\, she has also attended residencies at Mildred's Lane (Pennsylvania)\, Anderson Ranch Art Center (Aspen\, CO) and The Cedars Union (Dallas\, TX). UID:122384-21848870@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/122384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T114102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning Analytics in Action 2025: Enriching Your Teaching with Data DESCRIPTION:Make plans to attend the ITS Teaching & Learning team’s inaugural Learning Analytics in Action in-person event on April 9 from 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We will meet in Weiser Hall 1010 to learn how data-informed teaching and learning can support student success.\n\nEvent Website: https://myumi.ch/rA167\n \nJoin us to explore how tools such as Canvas\, MiVideo\, and Annoto offer valuable insights into student engagement and performance through their rich data and analytics capabilities. Our speakers will share innovative teaching approaches\, practical use cases\, and resources to help you leverage analytics\, identify student needs\, and improve educational outcomes.\n\nThis event is open to all faculty\, instructional designers\, staff\, advisors\, and teaching and learning professionals. No prior knowledge of learning analytics is required\, making it accessible for everyone interested in enhancing their teaching methods. \n\nEVENT DETAILS\n - Date: Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025\n - Time: 11:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n - Location: Weiser Hall\, room 1010 (10th floor event space)\n\nRegister early: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/p/track/13986\nLunch will be provided for participants who register by Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025. UID:134071-21873833@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134071 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,big data,Canvas,Data,Data Curation,databases,Education,Faculty,Food,Free,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,In Person,information and technology,information science,information studies,information technology,Instructional Design,michigan it,Networking,Staff,Teaching And Learning,Training,workshop LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250123T102325 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Feedback: How to Give It\, Get It and Not Sweat It DESCRIPTION:Participants will engage in an interactive and dialogic conversation about feedback in the workplace. We will review how to ask for feedback\, how to frame feedback you receive\, and how to give feedback. In addition we will talk about how to give power-conscious feedback. What is the difference between power and authority when giving feedback? How do our social identities play a role in how we ask for\, receive\, and give feedback? This session will give attendees additional reflections and activities to incorporate their learning into their supervision practice. \n\n- Audience: U-M only (students\, faculty and staff)\n- Level: Introductory\n- Facilitator(s): Deborah Slosberg\, Rob Abid\n\nABOUT DIFFICULT DIALOGUES\nDifficult Dialogues Meet the Moment Initiative is made possible though partnership between LSA Undergraduate Education\; Division of Student Life\; U-M Year of Democracy\, Civic Empowerment\, and Global Engagement\; Stephen M. Ross School of Business\; Raoul Wallenberg Institute\; The Program on Intergroup Relations\; and Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center. Find workshops\, coaching\, and more at myumi.ch/difficult-dialogues. UID:131657-21868888@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T112032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning Analytics in Action 2025 - Enriching Your Teaching with Data DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin the ITS Teaching & Learning team for Learning Analytics in Action 2025\, an in-person event showcasing how the effective use of data can transform classrooms and enhance student success.Discover how Canvas\, MiVideo\, Annoto and other learning tools offer a wealth of data and analytics that can provide valuable insights into student engagement and performance. Speakers will present innovative teaching approaches as well as offer use-cases and resources for leveraging these analytics\, identifying student needs\, and improving educational outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of U-M educators and gain practical techniques they can incorporate into their classrooms.Open to faculty\, instructional designers\, staff\, advisors\, and all other teaching and learning professionals are encouraged to attend—no prior knowledge of learning analytics is required.Lunch will be provided for participants who register before April 1\, 2025. UID:133714-21873474@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133714 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063205 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T124500 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs: Northern Trust 2025 Spring Learning Series: Part 5 - Insider Tipsfrom a Recruiter DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a set of 6 webinars/panels to learn moreabout Northern Trust called our Spring Learning Series. From this\, you can learn more about what different segments of our business do\, what potential career paths would look like\, hear from former interns who worked in these teams\, etc. \;Within this specific event\, you will learn about the top skills we look for in interns and new graduates\,as well as tips for success in your job search process. \;Please join via MS Teams for this event through the link provided\, andusing the following:Meeting ID: \;275 859 469 506 \;Passcode: \;aA24pJ9e  \; \;If you experience issues with the MS Teams login\, below are the audio options to dial in:+1 312-319-1327Phone Conference ID: 908 132 87# \; \;Can't wait to see you there! \;We encourage you to sign up for the full series! If interested\, please register for each session individually through the links below: \;Part 1: Achieving Greater TogetherWednesday\, March 12th\, 2025\, 12:00PM- 12:45PM CSThttps://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1695603/share_previewPart 2: Blast from the Past Former Intern Panel (VIRTUAL)Wednesday\, March 19th\, 2025\,12:00PM - 12:45PM CSThttps://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1695607/share_previewPart 3:  \;Explore #LifeatNTWednesday\, March 26th\, 2025\, 12:00PM - 12:45PM CSThttps://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1695613/share_previewPart 4: Redefining the FinTechSpaceWednesday\, April 2nd\, 2025\, 12:00PM - 12:45PM CSThttps://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1695209/share_previewPart 5: Insider Tips from a RecruiterWednesday\, April 9th\, 2025\, 12:00PM - 12:45PM CSThttps://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1695599/share_previewPart 6: Blast from the Past Former Intern Panel (IN PERSON at one of our Chicago Offices)Wednesday\, April 16th\, 2025\, 2:00PM - 4:00PM CSThttps://app.joinhandshake.com/events/1695623/share_preview UID:132315-21870754@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132315 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T102342 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Brown Bag Seminar | Effective $AdS_3/CFT_2$\; Life is simpler without black holes DESCRIPTION:The holographic dual to string theory in $AdS_3 x N$ has always been a fundamental question in high-energy theoretical physics. To this day\, we don't know the answer to this question in full generality. In this talk\, I'll propose an effective holographic dual to type IIB string theory in $AdS_3 x N$ in the presence of pure NS-NS flux. The dual boundary CFT takes the form of a p-fold symmetric product of $(R_\phi \times N)$ deformed by a $\phi$-dependent $Z_2$-twisted marginal operator. I'll explain how an exact worldsheet computation allows us to identify this marginal operator. \n\nWhen the radius of $AdS_3$\, $R_{ads}$\, is sub-stringy\, the CFT spectrum doesn't contain neither a normalizable vacuum nor the BTZ black hole states. The proposed holographic duality in this case is an exact one. On the other hand\, when $R_{ads}/l_s >1$\, the full boundary CFT does have a normalizable vacuum and the BTZ black hole states at high energies. The proposed duality in this case is an effective one and holds only for the perturbative string states in the spectrum. Finally\, I'll quote some of the checks that have been performed to test this duality. UID:130855-21867143@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:brown bag,Brown Bag Seminar,Physics LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3481 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T081536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Campus Mind Works: Imposter Syndrome DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lunch workshop and wellness group where we will discuss how comparison contributes to imposter syndrome and strategies to promote positive self-image. Lunch will be provided. This FREE in-person educational wellness group is for students only and will include an interactive presentation facilitated by staff from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center and is a collaborative service with U-M Engineering's C.A.R.E. Center and the Newnan Academic Advising Center.\n\nRegistration is not required for in-person wellness groups\, but is recommended so there is enough lunch for all attendees. You can register on the Campus Mind Works website. UID:134701-21874756@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134701 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central Campus,Food,Free,Health & Wellness,mental health,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Wellness LOCATION:Mason Hall - G437 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T172702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Community Kickback: Come n Go Series DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Student Culture Lounge's (SCL) Come & Go Programming Series—a vibrant\, interactive experience for students to connect\, engage\, and unwind in a welcoming environment on North Campus. Our series offers a casual\, yet enriching opportunity to explore diverse topics and cultures through themed events\, featuring delicious food. Whether you're a new face or a familiar friend\, this series is designed to make you feel appreciated by the Office of Culture\, Community & Equity (OCCE) and to introduce or reconnect you with the SCL.\n\nEvents will take place from 12-1:30pm & 3-4:30pm\n\nUpcoming Event:\nApril 21 - Exam Week UID:133660-21873358@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community,Diversity,Engineering,Free,Graduate,Graduate And Professional Students,Inclusion,Michigan Engineering,Multicultural,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Engineering Research Building (ERB - formerly IST) - Student Culture Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T112032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:dije Office 2024-2025 DESCRIPTION:The dije Office in the Marsal Family School of Education is eager to host a multitude of events for our community. Use this Sessions track to register for our upcoming programs. We look forward to seeing you soon! UID:124630-21873332@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124630 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Whitney Auditorium SEB 1315 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T165121 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Other:ELO | Travel Safety Plan 101 DESCRIPTION:During this virtual session\, U-M International Travel Safety Coordinator\, Wyatt Boykin will present important information about U-M's Travel Safety Plan and other required documentation for students who are traveling to countries which have been deemed to pose a higher risk for U-M students. Wyatt will discuss the requirements\, how to complete them using MCompass\, and will answer any questions related. UID:134726-21874798@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134726 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engaged Learning Office,Global Engagement LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250327T120137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE faculty-student lunch with Assistant Professor Amelia Warden DESCRIPTION:Space is limited\, so please only sign up for this event if you are sure you will be able to attend. Spots for this lunch will be filled on a first come\, first served basis\, and a waitlist will be formed after all spots have been filled. If you get a spot\, a calendar invite will be sent to you. Please respond to the invite accordingly so we can ensure that we fill all lunch spots.\n\nLunch will be provided\; please select your lunch option in the form. If you have any questions\, please email Blake and Nolan (IOE-SLB-President@umich.edu). UID:134427-21874345@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134427 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1650 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241210T132616 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T124500 SUMMARY:Well-being:Lunchtime Yoga DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime yoga is an opportunity to provide your body with some gentle movement\, strengthening\, stretching and balancing. We will use the poses (asanas) to reconnect with your senses\, to breathe some life back into ourselves\, find internal balance and to recover from the efforts of the work week. The focus is on calm reconnection with ourselves rather than working out. Please bring a mat and a water bottle. This class will be held at the School of Kinesiology on the 4th floor in room 4099. This class will be held each Wednesday from March 12 through April 16. UID:129888-21864746@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129888 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,yoga LOCATION:School of Kinesiology Building - 4099 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250321T181718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Meghan Wysocki\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Meghan Wysocki performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:132406-21870890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132406 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,Talk LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T121506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Warped Routes: 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This annual celebration of the work of Stamps MFA in Art candidates features work by first-year students:\nMichelle CieloszczykMike MartinRiver BerryMichael King\, Jr.Fiona HofferZoë Dong\nThe 2025 MFA First Year Exhibition takes place March 28 - April 19 at the Stamps Graduate/Faculty Studios\, 1919 Green Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109.\nJoin us at the public exhibition reception on Friday\, March 28 from 6-8pm (no RSVP required).\nViewings March 29-April 19 are available by appointment only\; please contact Michael King\, Jr. to arrange a visit. UID:134133-21873912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134133 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T151032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:\"Let's Talk\": Informal\, Drop-In Mental Health Counseling DESCRIPTION:Trained mental health counselors are now available for drop-in conversations at different times and locations across campus\, including at Trotter\, the Spectrum Center\, South Quad\, the International Center\, and Bursley.\n\nThis informal\, confidential “office hours” style can be a great fit for students unsure about formal counseling\; for those with a specific\, time-limited concern they’d like to talk through\; or those seeking information on campus resources. Please note: this is not meant for crisis or emergency support.\n\n\"Let's Talk\" will run from January 20th 2025 to April 25th 2025. There will be no drop-ins the week of Spring Break (March 3rd - 7th). \n\nMonday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm with Markie Silverman\, Ph.D.\, LP\, Room 2035 in Trotter Multicultural Center\nTuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Marcella A. Beaumont\, Ph.D.\, Room 3032 in The Spectrum Center (Michigan Union)\nWednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm with Emily Malinowski\, LMSW\, Room 1721A in South Quad Housing\nThursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with Ling Liu\, Ph.D. & Chunyu Xu\, M.Ed.\, M.S.Ed.\, Conference Room in the International Center\nFriday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with Kayla Douglas\, LMSW\, and Emily Powers\, LLMSW\, Room 2329B in Bursley Housing UID:131469-21868546@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessible,Casual,Confidential,Drop-in,free,Health & Wellness,health and wellness,health communication,Inclusion,mental health,Mindfulness,relationship,relationships,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,university health service,Well-being LOCATION:South Quad - 1721A CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250403T181530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:8-BIT Music Exhibit: The Workshop DESCRIPTION:MORE INFO: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/8bitmusic/\nRSVP is required. RSVP HERE: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/92827\n\nIN THE WORKSHOP\, participants will learn how modern chiptune artists create music from Game Boys and the production software LSDJ\, and have the opportunity to create music of their own design. This is one featured event of the larger 8-Bit Music Exhibit.\n\nThe 8-Bit Music Exhibit is a week-long exploration of the creation of the nostalgic\, retro tunes many have grown up with and come to love\, as well as a showcase of how such music has been reclaimed and repurposed for continued existence in the modern world. \n\nOur goal in developing this exhibit is to highlight 8-bit/chiptune music as a unique form of digital art celebrated for its sound\, cultural significance\, and innovation. Throughout the lifespans of the original hardware supporting this music\, artists often faced limitations due to hardware constraints. These difficulties led to early video game industry composers inventing new techniques and methods for music creation that have evolved over time and remain influential today.\n\nTHANK YOU to our co-sponsors and partners for your support in the creation of this event!\n-> U-M LSA Technology Services Digital Scholarship (https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services/services/research-tools/digital-scholarship.html)\n-> U-M Digital Studies Institute (https://www.digitalstudies.umich.edu/)\n-> U-M Arts Initiative (https://arts.umich.edu/arts-initiative)\n-> Neutral Zone (https://www.neutral-zone.org/event-list/2025/4/11/free-tech-workshop-chiptune-8-bit)\n-> Ann Arbor District Libraries (https://aadl.org/)\n-> Ypsilanti District Libraries (https://www.ypsilibrary.org/)\n-> Pinball Pete's in Ann Arbor (https://www.pinballpetes.org/copy-of-east-lansing-location)\n-> Video Game Music Club (VGMC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/vgmc)\n-> WolvSec (https://wolvsec.org/)\n-> LGBTQ+ Michigan (https://websites.umich.edu/~lgbtqmichigan/#)\n-> Ann Arbor Fighting Game Community at the University of Michigan (FGC) (https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/a2fgc) UID:134669-21874696@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134669 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Culture,Digital Media,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Music,Video Games,Workshop LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T122037 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:8-Bit Music Workshop DESCRIPTION:Participants in this public workshop will get the opportunity to learn from our visiting artist about homebrewed tracker composition software for the Nintendo Game Boy: Little Sound DJ. We will supply the Game Boy’s and instruction\, you bring curiosity and creativity! Spaces are limited\, so register early! UID:134423-21874341@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134423 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Hatcher Gallery in the Hatcher Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250317T100302 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Free Store by Planet Blue Student Leaders DESCRIPTION:Join the Planet Blue Student Leaders at our Free Store featuring clothing\, items\, and more! Stay sustainable and bring home something new to you! Join us on the first floor of the Michigan Union in the Pond Room. UID:133946-21873714@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133946 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Campus Resources,CCI,Civic Engagement,Community,Community Engagement,Environment,Free,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pond Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T103029 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interdisciplinary QC-CM Seminar | Molecular orbitals in Quantum Magnets and High-temperature Superconductors DESCRIPTION:Molecular orbitals (MOs) in inorganic crystalline solids arise as a peculiar result of an intricate interplay between structural geometry\, favourable hierarchies of hybridization pathways\, and strong local electronic correlations. When involved in low-energy physics\, MOs often give rise to intriguing physical effects\, expanding experimentally accessible regions of quantum phase diagrams and providing new ways to tune material properties. In this talk\, I will present two examples of quantum MO systems: (1) Ti_4 MnBi_2\, a one dimensional metallic spin-½ system\, and (2) La_3 Ni_2 O_7\, a member of the most recently discovered Ni-based family of high-temperature superconductors. Using these examples\, I will attempt to not only illustrate the rich physics of MOs in action but also highlight the challenges that such systems pose at various levels of condensed matter theory\, from ab initio electronic structure calculations to model-based and analytical approaches. UID:130071-21865212@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130071 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250205T181826 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Lon Mitchell DESCRIPTION:Lon Mitchell performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:132407-21870891@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132407 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250102T120705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 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:117252-21865878@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:20250312T141016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Slice of IOE DESCRIPTION:Thinking about IOE? Come grab free pizza and chat with current IOE students and ambassadors about what makes this major unique—from diverse career paths to our tight-knit community. Whether you're still exploring or ready to declare\, you’ll get firsthand insights on classes\, opportunities\, and student life. Plus\, Leonora and peer advisors will be there to help you officially declare IOE on the spot!\n\nRSVP: https://forms.gle/2iW1nxyfaDrwRg6G9 UID:133453-21873115@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133453 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Food,Free,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - IOE Community Suite CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T123114 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Preparing Your Best Application for the Epidemic Intelligence Service - Apr 9\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the ins and outs of the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) application and selection process and get tips on preparing a quality application for this highly competitive process. A question-and-answer period will be held at the end. Register in advance to attend.For more information on how to apply for EIS\, please visit: Applying to be a Fellow | Epidemic Intelligence Service | CDC UID:127219-21858666@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127219 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20241209T121529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Rackham Consultation Services: Virtual Office Hours DESCRIPTION:If you have a quick question or have a time sensitive matter\, attend the Rackham Consultation Services open office hours weekly on Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. In the interest of providing students as much privacy as possible\, you may spend a brief time in a waiting room if the resolution officer is engaged with another student. They will be with you as quickly as possible.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://umich.zoom.us/j/99196090990\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,99196090990# US\n+13126266799\,\,99196090990# US (Chicago)\n—\nDial by your location\n\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\n+1 646 931 3860 US\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 305 224 1968 US\n+1 386 347 5053 US\n+1 507 473 4847 US\n+1 564 217 2000 US\n+1 669 444 9171 US\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 689 278 1000 US\n+1 719 359 4580 US\n+1 253 205 0468 US\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 360 209 5623 US\n+1 647 558 0588 Canada\n+1 778 907 2071 Canada\n+1 780 666 0144 Canada\n+1 204 272 7920 Canada\n+1 438 809 7799 Canada\n+1 587 328 1099 Canada\n+1 647 374 4685 Canada\n\nMeeting ID: 991 9609 0990\nFind your local number: https://umich.zoom.us/u/aUy8Alk2\n—\nJoin by SIP\n\n99196090990@zoomcrc.com\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please follow the registration link to indicate your accommodation requirements. Please let us know as soon as possible in order to have adequate time\, preferably one week\, to arrange for your requested accommodations or an effective alternative. UID:129831-21864623@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129831 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250405T133337 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Learning Seminar in Algebraic Combinatorics: A Brief History of Intersection Theory (second lecture) DESCRIPTION:Early remarkable discoveries in intersection theory go back to\n1849\, when algebraic geometry as we know it was just beginning. \nSchubert (and others) during the next half century found\nmany amazing formulas\, but without solid proofs or foundations. \nHilbert's 15th problem asked for such foundations. Providing\nthem involved developments in topology\, algebra\, and algebraic\ngeometry\, although the required rigor remained a challenge for\nsome time. \n\nMy aim is to emphasize some of the less well known parts of this\nstory\, as well as to point out some of the common misconceptions. UID:134736-21874860@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134736 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T123132 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T155000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Minimum Wages and Workplace Injuries with Michael Davies and R Jisung Park DESCRIPTION:Do minimum wage changes affect workplace health and safety? Using the universe of workers' compensation claims in California over 2000-2019\, we estimate whether minimum wage shocks affect the rate of workplace injuries. Our identification exploits both geographic variation in state- and city-level minimum wages and local occupation-level variation in exposure to minimum wage changes. We find that a 10% increase in the minimum wage increases the injury rate by 11% in an occupation-metro area labor market which is fully exposed to the minimum wage increase. Our results imply an elasticity of the workplace injury rate to minimum-wage-induced wage changes of 1.4. We find particularly large effects on injuries relating to cumulative physical strain\, suggesting that employers respond to minimum wage increases by intensifying the pace of work\, which in turn increases injury risk. A back-of-the-envelope calculation suggests that the increase in injury risk offsets around 10% of the welfare improvement workers see as a result of higher wages. UID:134322-21874194@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134322 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Labor,seminar LOCATION:Lorch Hall - 201 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T142031 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Rackham/Sweetland Workshops on Writing - Winter 2025 DESCRIPTION:Rackham / Sweetland Workshops\, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate School\, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in various aspects of writing. Workshops are held monthly\, in-person at the Rackham and North Quad buildings. UID:131526-21868712@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131526 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Space 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250122T132053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Writing with ChatGPT DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide students with techniques for graduate writing with ChatGPT. We will start with a brief overview of current academic conversations about ChatGPT\, authorship\, and citation\, and we will consider how disciplinary contexts might shape these conversations. We will then practice a series of prompts and writing exercises graduate students can use while working with ChatGPT. Students should bring a piece of writing they are interested in working on during the workshop.\n\nRegister for this workshop at https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/90019\n\nRackham / Sweetland Workshops\, co-sponsored by the Rackham Graduate School\, cover a host of topics designed to help graduate students in various aspects of writing. UID:131596-21868795@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131596 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Writing LOCATION:North Quad - Space 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T073847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department Colloquium | Hunting for Ghosts with Rare Isotope Doped Advanced Sensors DESCRIPTION:Nuclear beta and electron capture (EC) decay serve as sensitive probes of the structure and symmetries at the microscopic scale of our Universe. As such\, precision measurements of the final-state products in these processes can be used as powerful laboratories to search for new physics from the meV to TeV scale\, as well as addressing fundamental questions of quantum mechanics at the subatomic scale. Significant advances in “rare isotope” availability and quality\, coupled with decades of sensing technique development from the AMO community have led us into a new era of fundamental tests of nature using unstable nuclei. For the past few years\, we have taken the approach of embedding radioisotopes in thin-film superconducting tunnel junctions (STJs) to precisely measure the recoiling atom that gets an eV-scale “kick” from the neutrino following EC decay. These recoils are encoded with the fundamental quantum information of the neutrino and decay process\, as well as carrying unique signatures of weakly coupled beyond standard model (BSM) physics\; including neutrino mass\, exotic weak currents\, and potential “dark” particles created within the energy-window of the decay. These measurements provide a complimentary and (crucially) model-independent portal to the dark sector with sensitivities that push towards synergy between laboratory and cosmological probes. In this talk\, I will discuss the broad program we have developed to provide leading limits in these areas as well as the technological advances across several sub-disciplines of science required to enable this work\, including subatomic physics\, quantum engineering\, atomic theory\, and materials science. Finally\, I will discuss future prospects of extending this work using macroscopic amounts of harvested exotic atoms from the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) in optically levitated nanospheres for direct momentum measurements of the decay recoils. UID:134545-21874474@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134545 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250416T153949 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Coffee Chats DESCRIPTION:Join the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) student orgs for coffee and conversation every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. in the IOE Community Suite. UID:133245-21872642@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133245 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ergonomics,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Hfes,Human Factors And Ergonomics Society,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,North campus LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250116T115602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Schokoladenstunde DESCRIPTION:Convenes on Wednesdays\, 3-4 p.m. in 3110 MLB. There will be some German chocolate to snack on. Silvia Grzeskowiak (sgrzesko@umich.edu) will bring games\, and the hour will be spent chatting and playing games in German (e.g. Tabu.) UID:131292-21868133@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131292 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Games,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T100702 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Number Theory: The Fontaine-Wintenberger theorem DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Let K be a perfectoid field of mixed characteristic (0\, p). Then\, one can form the tilt K^♭ of K\, which is a perfectoid field of characteristic p. The Fontaine-Wintenberger theorem says that the absolute Galois group of K and the absolute Galois group of K^♭ are isomorphic. In this talk\, we will define the tilting functor and construct its inverse using the Witt vectors. Then\, we will see a more conceptual proof using the almost purity theorem. This proof also motivated Scholze to define perfectoid algebras. UID:134754-21874876@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134754 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T142032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Zumba Through Wellness Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Rackham Student Government welcomes you to a couple hours of wellness and community bonding with fellow graduate students!Sign up for a FREE 50-minute Zumba session at NCRB! UID:133847-21873616@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133847 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:NCRB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250108T095323 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T151000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T161000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:MIPSE Seminar | RF Plasma Cathodes and Other Research Activities in the Plasma Propulsion Group at NRL DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThis talk discusses recent work on RF plasma cathodes\, propellant agnostic electron sources for electric propulsion systems that enable new deep space exploration mission architectures such as in-situ resource utilization. We develop the fundamental theory for these devices and demonstrate its effectiveness at determining I-V characteristics and performance. From our measurements and model\, we project thruster performance and discuss the consequences for space exploration. Then we dive into non-ideal behavior that can be exhibited in these cathodes including sheath expansion and mode transitions. The remainder of the discussion will overview other plasma-related research activities in the NRL propulsion group.\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Marcel Georgin is an Aerospace Engineer at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington\, D.C. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from McGill University in Montreal\, Canada\, and his Ph.D. in applied physics from the University of Michigan where he studied plasma instabilities in electron sources for electric propulsion systems. His research interests are at the intersection of plasma physics and engineering\, with a strong focus on space propulsion. He is currently working on a variety of plasma-related topics\, including propellant agnostic electron sources\, hypersonics environmental simulation\, advanced thermionic cathodes\, and more.\n\nThe seminar will be conducted in person and simulcast via Zoom: https://mipse.umich.edu/seminars_2425.php#winter2025 UID:130711-21866562@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130711 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:In Person,Michigan Engineering,Physics,Plasma,Propulsion,seminar,Talk LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1003 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T145415 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Nontautological Cycles on Moduli Spaces of Smooth Curves DESCRIPTION:The cohomology of the moduli space of stable curves has been widely studied\, but in general\, understanding the full cohomology ring of this space is too much to ask. Instead\, one generally settles for studying the tautological ring\, a subring of the cohomology that is simultaneously tractable to study and yet rich enough to contain most cohomology classes of geometric interest. The first known example of an algebraic cohomology class that is *not* tautological was discovered by Graber and Pandharipande\, in work that was later significantly generalized by van Zelm to produce an infinite family of non-tautological classes on the moduli space of stable curves. A similar study can be undertaken on the moduli space of smooth curves\, but in this case\, almost no non-tautological classes were previously known. I will report on joint work with V. Arena\, S. Canning\, R. Haburcak\, A. Li\, S.C. Mok\, and C. Tamborini (from the 2023 AGNES Summer School)\, in which we produce non-tautological algebraic classes on the moduli space of smooth curves in an infinite family of cases\, including on M_g for all g>15. UID:131099-21867744@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131099 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250220T224422 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Adaptive Optimal Market Making Strategies with Inventory Liquidation Cost DESCRIPTION:A novel high-frequency market-making approach in discrete time is proposed that admits closed-form solutions. By taking advantage of demand functions that are linear in the quoted bid and ask spreads with random coefficients\, we model the variability of the partial filling of limit orders posted in a limit order book (LOB). The most important feature of our optimal placement strategy is that it can react or adapt to the behavior of market orders online. Using LOB data\, we train our model and reproduce the anticipated final profit and loss of the optimal strategy on a given testing date using real LOB data. Our adaptive optimal strategies outperform the non-adaptive strategy and those that quote limit orders at a fixed distance from the midprice. We proceed to explore other extensions of the proposed approach. UID:129317-21862443@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129317 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1360 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Oakland DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Oakland UID:133933-21873701@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133933 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T093712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Career Paths & Perspectives: Journeys in Supporting Trans Youth DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about a career that serves local communities? At Career Paths & Perspectives: Journeys in Supporting Trans Youth\, you will have the opportunity to hear from panelists who have worked for local LGBTQ+ organizations\, social services organizations\, and programming for trans and queer youth. Join us on Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025\, from 4-5pm in the Koessler Room in the Michigan League with refreshments and snacks to hear the journeys of people who pursued their passions and made careers out of advocacy and service to the transgender community and beyond.\n\nThis event is hybrid. It will take place in the Koessler Room and over Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Participants will receive the Zoom information within 24 hours of the event.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to lsa-opphub@umich.edu. UID:132970-21872143@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132970 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Workshop LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250120T162504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Center for Emerging Democracies Book Talk. Policing the Revolution: The Transformation of Security and Violence in Venezuela during Chavismo DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or via Zoom. Zoom registration at https://myumi.ch/XGe2A\n\nSince the mid-2000s Venezuela has been ranked one of the most violent countries in the world as homicides and police violence skyrocketed. Much has been written about the country’s turn to Chavismo but scholarship has ignored what will perhaps be the revolution’s most important legacy: how Chavista policies transformed coercive power and the security landscape.\n \nIn Policing the Revolution\, Rebecca Hanson provides the first in-depth analysis of policing and security policies during the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela\, focusing on the experiences of three groups: police officers\, police reformers\, and residents of neighborhoods most affected by violence. Drawing on ethnographic\, interview\, and survey research collected over ten years\, she analyzes how security policies within the context of the pink tide and later turn to authoritarianism contributed to the expansion of lateral violence and the pluralization of non-state armed actors. Far from the always-already authoritarian project proposed by many scholars and pundits\, Hanson shows that the Bolivarian Revolution was defined by highly contested and contrasting visions of security that resulted in a fragmented and inconsistent ordering of state and society. Moreover\, by pairing the vantage point of street-level police officers with that of ordinary barrio residents\, she provides a unique analysis of how insecurity during revolution was experienced “from below.”\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:131479-21868590@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131479 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:democracy LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250228T095715 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:DCMB Weekly Seminar series featuring Angela Brooks\, PhD (Prof.\, Biomolecular Engineering at UCSC) DESCRIPTION:Abstract: RNA-Seq has revolutionized our ability to profile RNA alterations in cancer\; however\, short-reads cannot capture full transcript complexity. I will present analyses and evaluation of long-read RNA sequencing toward improved profiling of the cancer transcriptome including RNA processing\, haplotype-specific expression\, and RNA editing.\n\nShort Bio: \nPostdoctoral Fellow\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Broad Institute with Matthew Meyerson\; Ph.D.\, Molecular and Cell Biology\, UC Berkeley with Steven Brenner\; B.S.\, Biology with Specialization in Bioinformatics\, UC San Diego UID:133291-21872698@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133291 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applications,Artificial Intelligence,Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,Biomedical Engineering,Biosciences,Discussion,Learning Health Systems,Lecture,Life Science,Medicine,Precision Health,Research,Science,seminar,Structural Biology,Talk LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T152032 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Empowerment Self-Defense 2024-25 DESCRIPTION:U-M students\, faculty and staff are invited to take control of their personal safety by learning physical and verbal strategies to counter violence through our empowerment self-defense workshops.\nThe workshops\, led by Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP)-certified instructors\, aim to teach participants situational awareness and prevention skills to leave them better equipped to deal with everything from harassment to potentially violent people to sexual assault. Participants will take part in verbal exercises\, physical drills and discussion. UID:124535-21864741@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124535 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building - Recreational Sports Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T163023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Grad Student Appreciation Week Event DESCRIPTION:We're celebrating Grad Student Appreciation Week on Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. in the IOE Community Suite where we will have trivia and treats! We would love IOE grad students to join us! UID:134623-21874630@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134623 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250228T120524 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Lecture. Religious diversity\, pluralism and laïcité in contemporary France DESCRIPTION:Céline Béraud is a sociologist and professor at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS\, Paris)\, where she holds the chair in Gender and Religion. She is an alumna of the École Normale Supérieure (Paris-Saclay)\, where she studied economics and sociology. After obtaining her PhD in the sociology of religion under the supervision of Danièle Hervieu-Léger at EHESS\, she worked as a lecturer at the University of Caen (2007-2016). In 2016\, she obtained her habilitation degree at Sciences Po and joined EHESS. Her main current research topics are gender and sexual issues within Catholicism\, as well as religion in public institutions such as prisons and hospitals. She was recently appointed to chair the research commission investigating sexual violence committed by Abbé Pierre\, a well-known French priest and social activist. Béraud has published *Une religion parmi d’autres. Le catholicisme en prison et à l’hôpital* (PUF\, 2025)\, *Les géométries variables de l’aumônerie musulmane (prison\, hôpital\, armée)* (PUAM\, 2024\, with Claire de Galembert\, Benjamin Farhat\, and Anne Fornerod)\, *Le catholicisme français à l’épreuve des scandales sexuels* (Seuil\, 2021)\, and *La bataille du genre. Du mariage pour tous à la PMA *(Fayard\, 2021).\n\nAccommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at gosiak@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange. UID:133293-21872701@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133293 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:europe,France,Sociology LOCATION:LSA Building - Room 4154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250402T161012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T172000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:RTG Seminar on Geometry\, Dynamics and Topology: Selberg\, Ihara and Berkovich DESCRIPTION:We use the Selberg zeta function to study the limit behavior of resonances of a degenerating family of Kleinian Schottky groups. We prove that\, after a suitable rescaling\, the Selberg zeta functions converge to the Ihara zeta function of a limiting finite graph associated with the relevant non-Archimedean Schottky group acting on the Berkovich projective line. Moreover\, our techniques can be used to obtain effective statements. One key idea is to introduce an intermediate zeta function that captures Archimedean and non-Archimedean information (while the Selberg resp. Ihara zeta function concerns only Archimedean resp. non-Archimedean properties). This is a joint work with Jialun Li\, Carlos Matheus\, and Zhongkai Tao. UID:132215-21870591@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132215 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250404T103528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Smart from the Start: Closing Early Opportunity Gaps with Strategic Early Learning Investments DESCRIPTION:The Ford School's Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy\, Christina Weiland\, will deliver her Kohn lecture reflecting on her work on early childhood interventions and public policies on children’s development\, especially on children from families with low incomes.\n\nThe professorship is a part of the larger Kohn Collaborative for Social Policy \, which advances research and policy solutions\, and works with policymakers and stakeholders to promote a more inclusive\, just society for all. The collaborative consists of four pillars: Kohn Professors\, Kohn Scholars\, policy impact and the Kohn Prize.\n\nThe Karl and Martha Kohn Professorship of Social Policy is intended to promote social equity through U.S. education policy\, with a focus on childhood development.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\n\nChristina Weiland is the Karl and Martha Kohn Professor of Social Policy at the Ford School of Public Policy and Professor at the Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan. She co-directs the Education Policy Initiative (with Dr. Kevin Stange) and directs the University of Michigan’s Predoctoral Training Program in Causal Inference in Education Policy Research. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute and a Non-Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute.\n\nDr. Weiland’s research focuses on the effects of early childhood interventions and public policies on children’s development\, especially on children from families with low incomes. She is particularly interested in the active ingredients that drive children’s gains in successful\, at-scale public preschool programs. She is also interested in quantitative research methods\, educational measurement\, and developmental processes research. Her work is also characterized by strong\, long-standing research collaborations with practitioners\, particularly the Boston Public Schools Department of Early Childhood. UID:134659-21874771@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134659 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Education,Faculty,ford school of public policy,lecture,policy talks @ the ford school,Public Policy,Sociology LOCATION:Weill Hall (Ford School) - 1120 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T181533 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs Central Michigan DESCRIPTION:Softball vs Central Michigan UID:134816-21875272@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134816 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T150456 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UUWeekly in Bloom DESCRIPTION:Spring is here! The event will be wellness-focused and feature different activities for students to unwind. We will have ceramic painting\, color by sticker\, be planting flower seeds in individual pots\, have snacks available\, and stuff-a-plush. Students will be given a pot\, seeds\, and dirt to plant a flower and take it home! UID:134498-21874431@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134498 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:CCI,cciprograms,center for campus involvement,free,free food,Free Stuff,freefood,getinvolved LOCATION:Michigan Union - Front Lawn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250326T143438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Film Screening + Panel Discussion: Keeping in Mind DESCRIPTION:Keeping in Mind: The McCarthy Era at the University of Michigan\n\nIn the 1950s\, the University of Michigan caved to political intimidation when President Harlan Hatcher fired three faculty members who refused to cooperate with Senator McCarthy’s red-baiting Committee on “Un-American Activities.” As another tyrannical government takes aim at universities\, join us for a screening of Keeping in Mind\, a 1988 documentary featuring interviews with Hatcher and the three men he sacrificed to political expediency: Chandler Davis\, Clement Markert\, and Mark Nickerson. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the film creator Adam Kulakow\, civil rights historian Matthew Countryman\, and anthropologist Gayle Rubin. \n\nAll students\, faculty\, staff\, and non-U of M community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Closed Captioning will be displayed for the film. CART captioning will be available for the panel discussion\, and an ASL interpreter will be present for the panel discussion. \n\nPlease register via the Registration link or via the following link: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/92832\n\nEvent schedule: \n\n4:30pm: Pizza reception\n\n5:00pm: Film Screening\n\n6:30pm-7:00pm: Panel + Q&A UID:134397-21874309@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134397 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film LOCATION:Student Activities Building - Maize and Blue Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T162031 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Film Screening: Keeping in Mind DESCRIPTION:Event Schedule: \n4:30-5:00pm- Pizza Reception\n5:00-7:00pm- Screening of Keeping in Mind\n7:00-7:30pm- Panel with film creator Adam Kulakow\, civil rights historian Matthew Countryman\, and anthropologist Gayle Rubin\nKeeping in Mind: The McCarthy Era at the University of MichiganIn the 1950s\, the University of Michigan caved to political intimidation when President Harlan Hatcher fired two faculty members\, and suspended a third\, who refused to cooperate with Senator McCarthy’s red-baiting Committee on “Un-American Activities.” As another tyrannical government takes aim at universities\, join us for a screening of Keeping in Mind\, a 1989 documentary featuring interviews with Hatcher and the three men he sacrificed to political expediency: Chandler Davis\, Clement Markert\, and Mark Nickerson. The screening will be preceded by a pizza reception (4:30pm) and followed by a panel discussion.  UID:134092-21873852@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Maize and Blue Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T112216 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T180000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Liberal Arts in an Illiberal World DESCRIPTION:In the 21st century\, attacks on the humanities and liberal arts education challenge the American university even as it faces unprecedented demographic challenges. Today’s event is organized by the U-M Ethnic Studies programs with the support of the Mellon Foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities Initiative. Our goal in this series of conversations is to envisage diversity as an engine driving our teaching in support of all students. \n\nMeet our Moderator: Magdalena J. Zaborowska is a professor for the Departments of American Culture & Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. She has taught and been a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Oregon\, Furman University\, Tulane University\, Aarhus University in Denmark\, University of Italy in Cagliari (Sardinia) and Université Paul-Valéry in Montpellier in France. In addition to numerous articles and chapters published in the United States and Europe\, her current book projects include “Me and My House: James Baldwin and Black Domesticity” (forthcoming from Duke UP) and a monograph in progress on the proliferation of American notions of race and sexuality in post-Cold War Eastern Europe\, Racing Borderlands. Currently\, she is serving as the Chair to the Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. \n\nMeet our speakers: \nAlan Rice is a Professor in English and American Studies at UCLan\, Preston and co-director of the Institute for Black Atlantic Research (IBAR). His books include\, Radical Narratives of the Black Atlantic (2003)\, Creating Memorials\, Building Identities: The Politics of Memory in the Black Atlantic (2010) & (co-written) Inside the Invisible: Memorialising Slavery and Freedom in the Life and Works of Lubaina Himid (2019). He was a member of the Slave Trade Arts Memorial Project in Lancaster from 2000-2007\, co-curated Trade and Empire: Remembering Slavery at the Whitworth Gallery in 2007 and has been involved in a variety of documentaries and dramas with the BBC and other arts and media companies including being consultant to Studio Canal for their 2022 release The Railway Children Return. In 2021 he curated the exhibition Lubaina Himid: Memorial to Zong and in 2023 co-curated Facing the Past: Black Lancastrians. Working with local Black History groups he has rolled out his Lancaster Slave Trade Tour and organised commemorations\, supported by the Embassy of the United States\, for the Battle of Bamber Bridge where African American soldiers in WW2 fought Jim Crow racism on British shores. In 2025 he is Fulbright Visiting Professor at the University of Michigan.\n\nRegina Marie Mills is Assistant Professor of Latinx and U.S. Multi-Ethnic Literature at Texas A&M University in the Department of English. Her work in AfroLatinx literary studies\, U.S.-Central American literature\, and games studies have appeared in Latino Studies\, The Black Scholar\, Chiricú Journal: Latina/o Literatures\, Arts\, and Cultures\, and several edited collections. Her first book\, Invisibility and Influence: A Literary History of AfroLatinidades (2024) is part of the “Latinx: The Future Is Now” series at the University of Texas Press.\n\nProfessor Sandra Gunning's interests include American Studies\; 19th and 20th C. American literature\; African American literature\; African diaspora studies\; interdisciplinary approaches to literature\; feminism and gender studies\; and travel writing. She has faculty appointments at the University of Michigan with the Department of American Culture\, the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS)\, and Courtesy Appointments in the Department of English Language & Literature and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan. Her field’s of study are 19th and 20th Century American Literature\, Afro-American Literature\, American women writers\, and travel writing. UID:134457-21874373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134457 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,african and afroamerican studies,Amas,american culture,Apia,Department Of American Culture,Latina/o Studies,Native American Studies LOCATION:Angell Hall - Auditorium B CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T181655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Voice & Opera Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Students from the Department of Voice & Opera perform a recital. \n\n*Please note: This performance will now take place at Stamps Auditorium in the Walgreen Drama Center.* UID:133222-21872613@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133222 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T161355 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:4/9 Community Meeting - ASL Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Barger Leadership Institute for an ASL Workshop. We will be hosting a special guest facilitator\, Dr. Stephanie Beatty\, to discuss combating stereotypes and taboos about the deaf community and culture. UID:134806-21875262@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134806 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Barger Leadership Institute,Bli LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor Open Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250401T093506 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Humanities IRL DESCRIPTION:Humanities IRL is a panel discussion exploring the humanities beyond the classroom\, highlighting real-world applications and career paths. Join the Institute for the Humanities as we challenge the idea that the humanities is purely just an academic discipline and showcase the hands-on\, dynamic potential of the humanities as a practice!\n\nJoin panelists Jason Young (Institute for the Humanities Director)\, Amanda Krugliak (Arts Curator and Assistant Director\, Arts Programming)\, Michael Hickock (History Lecturer and former FBI Special Agent)\, and Gina Balibrera (LSA Magazine Writer & novelist) as they explore their lives in the humanities.\n\nTopics to be discussed include:\n- How can the humanities be taken from the classroom and turned into a hands-on practice?\n- How can undergraduate students engage with humanities research both during their studies and in their future careers?\n- How can academic experiences shape successful and fulfilling careers in the humanities?\n\nSnacks will be served! Please register to attend at https://myumi.ch/3RkMp. UID:134399-21874310@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134399 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Humanities,Networking,Research,Sessions,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:202 S. Thayer, Osterman Common Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Multiethnic & Multilingual Fair DESCRIPTION:Multiethnic &\; Multilingual FairDate and Time: Wednesday\, April 9\, 2025\, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PMFlyer: HereLocation:Virtual ZoomDescription: Join us for a virtual Multilingual and Multi-ethnic Educator Fair for Boston Public Schools!We're seeking passionate educators and paraprofessionals fluent in languages such as Spanish\, Haitian Creole\, Portuguese\, Vietnamese\, Chinese\,and more for the 2025-2026 school year. Register now to connect with our schools and discover exciting opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our diverse students. Register: LINK  UID:133137-21872430@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133137 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250331T100231 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T183000 SUMMARY:Other:Wonder Walk DESCRIPTION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens is hosting free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays and Sundays.  These walks are FREE\, no registration is required. Wonder Walks are designed for all ages to inspire curiosity and learning from each other through activities that model curiosity and honor nature. If we have a sizeable mixed-age group\, we may separate into two sets to offer the same content at different levels of engagement.\n\nWednesday walks begin at 5:30 pm.  Sunday walks begin at 1:00 pm. We recommend gathering inside the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens about 10 minutes before the start. UID:134494-21874416@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134494 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250210T102937 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Deutschtisch im Max Kade Haus DESCRIPTION:Deutschtisch is a weekly event in the North Quad dining hall for Max Kade residents and visitors from outside of Max Kade Haus to speak German during a meal. UID:132570-21871277@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132570 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Germanic Languages And Literatures,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - Dining Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T181536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs Central Michigan DESCRIPTION:Softball vs Central Michigan UID:133934-21873702@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133934 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120020 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T201500 SUMMARY:Other:Karate Practice DESCRIPTION:\"True karate is this: that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility\, and that in critical times\, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice.\"\n--Gichin Funakoshi- Founder of Shotokan KarateNew members are always welcome. No previous experience is necessary. Just come to any practice. You may watch a practice or actually participate when you come. If you want to participate\, wear loose fitting clothes\, trim your nails\, and no jewelry. See more information on our website: https://michigan.ska.org/ Winter 2025 Practice Schedule Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:15pm  @  Gretchen's House\, 1580 Dhu Varren Rd Sunday 2:30pm - 4:30pm  @  B225 Medium Multi-purpose Room\, Intramural Sports Building (please complete the liability waiver prior to your first Sunday practice)    Exceptions -- no Sunday practice at IMSB on Jan 26th\, Mar 2nd\, and Mar 9th  UID:130991-21867561@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130991 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Gretchen's House CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250410T101005 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T203000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Snack & Study: Lofi Edition DESCRIPTION:Prepare for finals with tasty snacks and relaxing Lofi beats at Helen Newberry. Study in a calm and inviting atmosphere\, accompanied by great snacks to keep you fueled! UID:134843-21875333@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134843 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Study Night LOCATION:Newberry Residence - Audre Lorde Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250124T145551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T203000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Stress Reduction Strategies for International Students DESCRIPTION:The end of the semester is a stressful time for all students\, and international students may also be experiencing stress being far from home\, adapting to a new culture\, and these days\, worrying about immigration issues. All of this can have an impact on academic performance and even English communication skills. This interactive workshop introduces strategies and resources to help you thrive in this challenging moment and beyond. We will focus on the practice of mindful listening\, which promotes a reduction of anxiety and stress\, increased focus\, and greater self-compassion. You’ll also learn about the language of mindfulness and improve your English listening comprehension\, too! Please come prepared to participate actively in small groups. UID:131750-21869191@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131750 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English,International,Language,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Weiser Hall - WEIS 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120024 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T213000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Swing Ann Arbor: Weekly Beginner Lesson + Social Dance DESCRIPTION:Swing Ann Arbor hosts a beginner drop-in lesson and social dance every Wednesday! No partner or experience needed. You do not need to be student of the University of Michigan to attend. Just bring yourself and some comfy shoes! WHEN:\nJoin us Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for a free beginner drop-in lesson\, followed by a social dance from 7:30-9:30pm!  COST:\nAdmission to beginner drop-in lesson: FREE!\nAdmission to social dance: $5 or FREE if you take the beginner drop-in lesson/are an SAA member Photo Credit: Samantha Kunz Photography UID:131276-21868060@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131276 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Vandenberg Room (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T210000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Bujinkan Budo Training Session DESCRIPTION:During the Winter 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. --For more information\, email us at michiganbujinkan@gmail.com or checkout our website\, which also includes a training schedule! UID:129161-21862232@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T142750 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Mixed Race Families — U-M Community Photo Share DESCRIPTION:Please join in a U-M community photo share of our mixed race families! Bring as many photos of your mixed race family as you like — we'll have tables set up so you can share physical photos\, and a laptop and projection available if you want to share digital photos. You can just share photos\, or you can share photos and talk about your family’s history and/or share family stories. Your family members are encouraged and welcome to attend\, plus snacks will be provided.\n\nThis is an opportunity for us to share stories and photos about our unique mixed heritage families\, and how we fit into our family legacies. It's also an opportunity to connect and find community among other mixed-race individuals at the U-M campus.\n\nThis Mixed Race Project program piggybacks on the current exhibit on multiracial families in the lobby of the Shapiro Library through March 30th (https://myumi.ch/qZ1wE). UID:134089-21873848@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134089 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Multicultural LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250226T095200 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Orren C. Mohler Prize Lecture DESCRIPTION:\"Simulated Universes: Origin and Fate of Our Milky Way\"\n\nGalaxies contain hundreds of billions of stars and display a wide variety of shapes and sizes. But these cosmic lighthouses are just markers for even much vaster structures lying underneath. In fact\, astrophysicists are convinced that the vast majority of the energy and matter content of the Universe does not consist of ordinary matter\, but is dominated by enigmatic dark matter and dark energy components. Supercomputer simulations play a crucial role in testing this seemingly daring cosmological hypothesis. The astonishing performance of today's supercomputers makes it possible to link the relatively simple initial conditions left by the Big Bang directly with the complex\, developed state of the present universe and thus trace the life of galaxies in detail. They show how a cosmic network of dark matter is created over 13 billion years\, at the intersections of which structures of various sizes form\, from small dwarf galaxies to enormous galaxy clusters. The supercomputers also make predictions about the specific formation history of the Milky Way\, and how it should develop in the future. At the same time\, the simulations can also help us to explain extreme phenomena such as the effect of supermassive black holes on the cosmic evolution of galaxies. UID:133141-21872434@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133141 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,astronomy,astrophysics LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240806T153524 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Les Arts Florissants DESCRIPTION:When first published in 1725\, nobody could imagine that Vivaldi’s Four Seasons would become some of the most frequently-heard music of all time. This program frames the iconic concertos in a new light\, inviting questions about the fleeting cyclical nature of our existence\, our relationship with nature\, and the eternal renewal of earth’s cycles\, now being modified by climate change. The program starts with Monteverdi\, a composer born 100 years before Vivaldi\, and continues with Uccellini and Geminiani before turning into a joyful celebration of Vivaldi’s major opus three centuries after it was composed.\n\nFeatured Artist:\nThéotime Langlois de Swarte\, violin\n\nPROGRAM\nClaudio Monteverdi Adoramus te\, SV 289\nAntonio Vivaldi Concerto for strings and basso continuo\, RV 129 (“Madrigalesco”)\nMarco Uccellini Bergamasca\nVivaldi Concerto in d minor\, RV 813\nFrancesco Geminiani Concerto No. 12 in d minor “La Folia” (after Corelli)\nVivaldi Concerto in E Major\, Op. 8\, No. 1\, RV 269 (“Spring”)\nVivaldi Concerto in g minor\, Op. 8\, No. 2\, RV 315 (“Summer”)\nVivaldi Overture to La fida ninfa (“The Faithful Nymph”)\, RV 714\nVivaldi Concerto in F Major\, Op. 8\, No. 3\, RV 293 (“Autumn”)\nVivaldi Grave from Violin Concerto in B-flat Major\, RV 370\nVivaldi Concerto in f minor\, Op. 8\, No. 4\, RV 297 (“Winter”) UID:121998-21847961@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/121998 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Anthropology,Art,artists,artists and curators,arts,chamber orchestra,Classical,classical music,concert,Culture,Diversity,European,European Studies,Family,hill auditorium,Humanities,In Person,International,Mindfulness,multicultural,music,performance,Social,Strings,UMS,university musical society,Violin,Well-being LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T121619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Isabella Carucci\, flute DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Isabella Carucci performs a senior recital. UID:133697-21873417@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133697 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - McIntosh Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250325T181722 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Oboe Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:Oboe students of Professor Nancy Ambrose King perform a recital. UID:133223-21872614@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250310T141743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Open Stage Showcase DESCRIPTION:As part of our 60th anniversary celebrations\, we’re reviving an old tradition! Our Open Stage Showcase lets us shine a light on some of our standout performers who’ve graced our Open Stage through the year. Join us for full sets from Brooke Bowker\, Patrick Clinton and Michael Shelata! UID:133266-21872669@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133266 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:GA - The Ark CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250305T120017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:Star Wars Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Come join some fellow Star Wars fans and watch iconic story arc episodes from Star Wars the Clone Wars! Democracy will choose exactly what episodes we watch day of. Snacks provided: rebellions are built on food. UID:130795-21866891@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/130795 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Mason Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250411T181057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250411T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Bear Foot DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5703/5704 for more detail. UID:134730-21874854@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134730 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250412T181058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T140000 SUMMARY:Performance:Bear Foot DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5703/5705 for more detail. UID:134731-21874855@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134731 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250412T181058 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T190000 SUMMARY:Performance:Bear Foot DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5703/5706 for more detail. UID:134732-21874856@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134732 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250411T181531 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Qualifier UID:134831-21875320@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134831 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250419T181520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T130000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Finals DESCRIPTION:Men's Gymnastics vs NCAA Finals UID:134832-21875321@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134832 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Men's Gymnastics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T114856 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250422T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Big Show DESCRIPTION:An improv comedy show by the oldest and sexiest troupe on campus. Say bye bye to our beautiful\, funny\, attractive\, well rounded seniors at our final show of the year. It will be fun. We made a movie\, too\, that we'll show you if you're good. Bring your crush\, bring your friends\, be ready to laugh. UID:134769-21875034@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134769 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:GA - Mendelssohn CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250426T121516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Michigan State DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Michigan State UID:134733-21874857@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134733 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250426T181517 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs UCLA DESCRIPTION:Softball vs UCLA UID:134734-21874858@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134734 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250427T181517 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Michigan State DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Michigan State UID:134735-21874859@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134735 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250427T181517 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs UCLA DESCRIPTION:Softball vs UCLA UID:134737-21874861@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250428T121516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Softball vs UCLA DESCRIPTION:Softball vs UCLA UID:134738-21874862@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134738 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Softball LOCATION:Alumni Field CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250424T181519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Big Ten Semifinals DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Big Ten Semifinals UID:134739-21874863@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250410T121540 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250503T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Big Ten Championship DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Big Ten Championship UID:134740-21874864@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134740 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250505T181515 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250407T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Baseball vs Central Michigan DESCRIPTION:Baseball vs Central Michigan UID:134747-21874870@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134747 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Baseball LOCATION:Ray Fisher Baseball Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250506T181516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Invitational DESCRIPTION:Men's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Invitational UID:134775-21875094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134775 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250506T181516 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250509T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Invitational DESCRIPTION:Women's Track & Field vs Len Paddock Invitational UID:134817-21875273@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134817 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T114710 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tom Cotter DESCRIPTION:First comedian to ever reach the finals of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”\n\nTom Cotter is one of the funniest comedians in the world! Even before his historic finish on NBC'S America's Got Talent (he lost to a dog)\, Tom was entertaining audiences across the United States\, and internationally! He performed in London and on British TV\, has won the Seattle International Comedy Competition\, was voted \"Best Stand-Up\" at The Las Vegas Comedy Festival\, and won the grand prize at The Boston Comedy Festival. Some of Tom's many television and radio credits include: The Tonight Show\, Last Comic Standing\, numerous \"Comedy Central Presents... Tom Cotter\" specials\, Comics Unleashed\, CBS’ The Late Late Show\, Celebrity Host of “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS-TV\, and The Howard Stern Show. Tom headlines all of America's most famous comedy clubs including: The Comedy Cellar\, The Improvs\, and Caroline's On Broadway\, just to name a few. He has performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival\, and he was the headliner for the America's Got Talent Live show in Las Vegas. Tom is constantly a sought-after talent! Known for his sarcasm\, satire\, and word play\, there's never a dull moment when Tom Cotter is on stage! UID:134781-21875112@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134781 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T114628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250630T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Shawn Mullins DESCRIPTION:World class songwriting\n\nAfter a series of indie releases and growing buzz in the Atlanta music scene\, Shawn Mullins’ critical and commercial breakthrough came when 1998 Soul’s Core shot him to fame on the strength of Grammy-nominated No. 1 hit\, “Lullaby” followed by AAA/Americana No. 1 hit “Beautiful Wreck” from 2006’s 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor. His song\, “Shimmer” was used in promotion of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and was included on the Dawson’s Creek soundtrack. His co-write “All in My Head” from 2008’s Honeydew was featured in episode one of the hit TV sitcom “Scrubs.” Mullins also co-wrote the Zac Brown Band’s No. 1 country tune “Toes.” In early 2002\, he formed supergroup The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge. “No Blue Sky” from the resulting album\, is a modern day classic. \n\nFor the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album\, Shawn revisited the music of Soul’s Core by recording two new versions of the album. He calls this Soul’s Core Revival. This is not a remix or a remaster of the original\, but rather brand new recordings with new arrangements of the songs – one album is stripped down solo performances\, some on guitar\, some on piano and maybe one a cappella and the second is a new studio recording with his full band\, Soul Carnival. UID:134830-21875319@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134830 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T114345 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Tommy Prine DESCRIPTION:Opener: Olivia Ellen Lloyd\n\n“A Tommy Prine show is really like just spending an evening sitting down with him and becoming immersed in his life: the highs and lows\, the ups and downs\, the joy and grief. He shares it all and it’s spellbinding.” –Americana UK\n\nTommy Prine's debut album This Far South was not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine's 20s and the loss\, love\, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit\, Ruston Kelly\, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer\, Gena Johnson\, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling.\n\nTommy learned to play guitar by watching his father\, mimicking the ways his fingers moved\, he inadvertently developed his own singular style. Prine sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences spanning Gillian Welch\, Outkast\, Bon Iver\, the Strokes and more. Lyrically\, Tommy explores existential questions and emotional experiences in his music. UID:134782-21875113@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134782 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T114740 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Doolin' DESCRIPTION:France’s premier Celtic band\n\nAfter three years of breakout touring at some of the biggest roots festivals in the United States and Canada\, and another three years locked out of the live performance world they have so ambitiously cultivated\, Doolin’\, France’s premiere practitioners of Irish and Celtic music\, return to touring with a new album entitled CIRCUS BOY. \n\nRecorded in part in the US (Chicago\, Kansas City and Pittsburgh) during their 2019 tour\, the album was completed at the legendary Studio Ferber in Paris\, France\, under the direction of two legendary producers\, Olivier Lude and Patrice Renson\, both of whom have collaborated with some of the biggest names in French music. While their 2016 album drew its inspiration from the fusion of traditional Irish music\, French chanson\, and American roots music\, CIRCUS BOY is resolutely more adventurous\, as evidenced by their original compositions as well as by the added punch and sonic elements that were brought to the project by producers Lude and Renson. \n\nWilfried Besse’s vocals are supported as usual by the driving rhythm section of Josselin Fournel (percussion)\, Sébastien Saunié (bass) and Nicolas Besse (guitars)\, and the trad-Irish influence remains evidenced through the whistles of Jacob Fournel\, the bodhran of his brother\, Josselin\, and the nimble accordion playing of Nicolas’ brother\, Wilfried. But CIRCUS BOY represents a more powerful and bigger musical vision for the band\, made possible by the introduction of piano\, drums\, and brass as new sonic elements. That said\, the Irish music tradition is not complete without the presence of a fiddle or two\, and on CIRCUS BOY Doolin’ includes three of the best European fiddlers of the genre: Niahm Gallagher\, Niall Murphy\, and Guilhem Cavaillé\, himself a founding member of the band. UID:134783-21875114@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134783 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T114725 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251104T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Hot Tuna DESCRIPTION:Blues-rock legends\n\nHot Tuna\, an iconic American blues rock band\, has been delivering a profound musical experience to audiences pushing six decades. With founding members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady at its helm\, the band has constantly evolved\, continually injecting fresh energy and improvisation into their sound.\n\nTheir live performances are legendary and known for their spontaneity and energy. The band’s ability to improvise and create unique musical moments on stage has garnered them a dedicated following. Each concert is a testament to their musicianship and deep connection with the audience.\n\nHot Tuna’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of passion\, creativity\, and innovation. From their roots in Jefferson Airplane to their status as blues-rock legends\, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have left an indelible mark on the music world. Hot Tuna remains one of American music’s most innovative Rock and Roll bands\, continuing to inspire and captivate audiences with their timeless sound and unwavering dedication to their craft. UID:134784-21875115@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134784 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR