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:20250526T000007 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T140000 SUMMARY:Other:Open Fleet Race Nationals DESCRIPTION:Regatta UID:135704-21877147@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135704 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:St. Mary's College of Maryland CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T120000 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:133411-21872968@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:20250416T111604 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T235900 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:When Life Gives You LLMs\, Make LLMonade! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-day adventure to explore how generative AI\, like ChatGPT\, can enhance your work. Whether you’re curious\, skeptical\, or an experienced user\, this event offers short\, hands-on activities that take just a few minutes each day. No deep dives\, no tech talk. Just a taste of what AI can do and why it’s worth your time. Join us to learn\, play\, and find ways genAI can help you ‘make LLMonade’ from the world of large language models! \n\nThis event runs May 19-30\, online in Slack. It is asynchronous and self-paced. We do hope you'll register and join us!\nhttps://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02l0IXqlvZMBzee UID:135033-21876032@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135033 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exploration,Genai,Generative Ai,Skill-building,Social,Training LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250516T164226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SciFM25 Conference DESCRIPTION:Generative AI appears poised to have a transformative impact on scientific discovery and engineering innovation.\n\n*#SciFM25: Scientific Discovery in the Age of AI* is the 2nd conference on foundation models and AI agents for science\, following the highly successful SciFM24 conference. The event will feature engaging talks and panel discussions from thought leaders and world-renowned experts from national labs\, academia\, and leading AI companies\; it will also include hands-on tutorials and interactive workshops.\n\nTopics include: ​​​​\nGenerative models for a range of physical and biological phenomena\nTechniques to enhance mathematical and scientific reasoning \nQuantifying and promoting creativity and novelty in foundation models\nAI-driven workflows integrating scientists\, instruments\, and computations\nAdvances in algorithmic and computational infrastructure\nEnvisioning and creating a national ecosystem for AI-augmented science\n\nThis conference will be an excellent opportunity for students\, professionals and enthusiasts to learn about ongoing developments (and cut through the hype) in foundation models and AI agents for science and exchange ideas with leaders in the field. UID:135694-21877102@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135694 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Computational Science,Science,Scientific Computing LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875158@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T082017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Off Campus Housing Question & Answer Session for International Students DESCRIPTION: UID:134968-21875890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134968 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T160000 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:129602-21864146@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:20250423T140651 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium will examine the next-generation genetic tools that are unlocking new discoveries and understandings of human health and disease\, from synthetic biology and protein engineering to epigenomics and genome editing.\n\nThe 2025 Saltiel Life Sciences Symposium will examine the next-generation genetic tools that are unlocking new discoveries and understandings of human health and disease\, from synthetic biology and protein engineering to epigenomics and genome editing.\n\nSchedule\n9:00 a.m. | Welcome\n\n9:10 a.m. | Mary Sue and Kenneth Coleman Life Sciences Lecture\nClifford P. Brangwynne\, Ph.D.\, Director of the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute\, June K. Wu ’92 Professor in Engineering\, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering\, Princeton University\n\n9:55 a.m. | Research talk\nJames Nuñez\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology\, University of California\, Berkeley\n\n10:25 a.m. | Research talk\nLeonardo Morsut\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine\, University of Southern California\n\n10:50 a.m. | Morning break\n\n11:10 a.m. | Research talk\nOmar Abudayyeh\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Harvard Medical School\; Investigator\, Brigham and Women's Hospital\n\n11:40 a.m. | Research talk\nDanwei Huangfu\, Ph.D.\, Member\, Developmental Biology Program\, Sloan Kettering Institute\; Professor\, Cell and Developmental Biology Program\, Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences\, Cornell University\n\n12:10 p.m. | Research talk\nJustin Crocker\, Ph.D.\, Group Leader\, European Molecular Biology Laboratory\n\n12:35 p.m. | Poster session and lunch\n\n2:00 p.m. | Research talk \nMichael Lin\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Bioengineering\, Stanford University\n\n2:50 p.m. | Research talk \nLi Ye\, Ph.D.\, Abide-Vividion Chair in Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Professor of Neuroscience\, Scripps Research\; Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator\n\n3:15 p.m. | Afternoon break\n\n3:35 p.m. | Research talk\nJared Toettcher\, Ph.D.\, Deputy Director of the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute\, Associate Professor of Molecular Biology and Bioengineering\, Princeton University\n\n4:05 p.m. | Research talk\nPulin Li\, Ph.D.\, Eugene Bell Career Development Professor of Tissue Engineering\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\; Core Member\, Whitehead Institute\n\n4:35 p.m. | Research talk\nChangyang Linghu\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology and Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering\, University of Michigan\n\n5:00 p.m. | Closing remarks UID:135188-21876470@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135188 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,biomedical,Biomedical Engineering,biomedical research,Biosciences,genetics,Life Science,lsi,Research,science LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000 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:107870-21818129@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:20250423T131911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T110000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Empowering Blue: How to Use Retrospectives DESCRIPTION:Looking for help looking back without getting stuck while also planning for the future? Retrospectives provide a simple\, repeatable framework for reflecting\, celebrating successes\, identifying areas for improvement\, and implementing actionable changes. UID:135186-21876469@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135186 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Continuous Improvement,Innovation,Professional Development,Staff,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873016@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250422T123457 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T110000 SUMMARY:Presentation:PhD defense: Jiacheng Liu DESCRIPTION:Join Jiacheng Liu for their PhD defense: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/liu-jiacheng/\n\nCHAIRS: Judy Jin and Jingwen Hu UID:135161-21876436@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate and Professional Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Ioe Defenses,Ioephdstudents,Michigan Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000 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:84303-21621608@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:20250529T112018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Critical Visualities Workshop II & Informal Symposium DESCRIPTION:This second workshop will offer two 45-minute focused working sessions\, two 15-minute breaks to rest and mingle\, and a final 30-minute segment for participants to share brief segments of their works in progress with the aim of both encouraging progress over perfection at all stages\, from early outlines to later drafts\, and enhancing our collective understanding of interdisciplinary frameworks for thinking about visual studies a UID:135833-21877310@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135833 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875546@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250328T100211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Dos and Don'ts of Disability Disclosure DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will discuss the timing\, circumstances\, and reasons for making disability disclosures and to whom they should be made. Additionally\, we will explore the how\, when\, and why of student and employee disability disclosures\, and what to do if you receive a disclosure in a workplace or academic setting.\n\nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) captioning services will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate in this webinar\, please email the ADA Coordinator at ADAcoordinator@umich.edu. UID:132687-21871597@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132687 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Disability,Virtual LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250415T103252 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T130000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:What’s the latest on Cannabis? A Q&A with U-M experts DESCRIPTION:In the state of Michigan\, cannabis use is rising\, especially among older adults. As cannabis is legalized in more states across the country\, research is beginning to show the ways that use of this substance can have big impacts on our health and wellbeing.\nJoin us for a livestream with experts from the U-M Department of Psychiatry and the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center as they share insights about cannabis use in the state of Michigan and beyond. They will also discuss cannabis more generally including the potential risks of long-term use and high-potency products.\nAttendees are encouraged to submit questions during the livestream and our experts will respond as time allows.\n\nThis session will feature two experts: \nErin Bonar\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Psychiatry\nJason Goldstick\, Ph.D.\, Research Associate Professor\, Emergency Medicine\n\nSubmit your questions: We welcome your questions for this experienced panel. You may submit questions live during the web chat through Facebook (via private message or by commenting on the video itself) or by emailing Ask-MichMed@med.umich.edu prior to the event. UID:135004-21875909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135004 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Addiction Care,Depression,Health & Wellness,Livestream,Mental Health,Mental Health Awareness Month LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250521T094651 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Student Dissertation Defense - The secret life of leaves in tree species’ life history strategies: patterns across tropical and temperate forests DESCRIPTION:Dissertation abstract: We share our planet with hundreds of thousands of other species\, including more than 73\,000 tree species alone. Making sense of this tremendous amount of biodiversity has remained an on-going challenge\, and ecologists are often limited in our ability to study how species identities influence community dynamics and ecosystem processes at larger scales\, particularly in diverse tree communities such as tropical forests. The use of functional traits as indicators of species’ life history strategies and other key aspects of their performance has the potential to help us find general trends in biological communities. However\, the extent to which traits link to measures of species’ fitness for diverse species assemblages needs further development. Specifically\, leaf traits play key roles in photosynthetic pathways\, yet the functionality of leaf traits as indicators of tree species’ life history strategy remain ambiguous. This dissertation closely examines the role of leaves as indicators of tree species’ growth and mortality rates. I find that leaf traits play a greater role in characterizing how tree species’ growth responds to resource availability rather than their average or maximum growth rates\, and have significant indirect effects on species’ life history strategies that are not evident when we consider only direct effects. I also found evidence for a trade-off between species’ allocations to individual leaves versus to their crown\, which together uncovers a stronger role of leaves as indicators of species’ growth strategies\, and that trait patterns in temperate forests sometimes are sometimes opposite to those found in tropical forests. Together\, these results deepen our understanding of the role of leaves in tree species’ life history strategies and support our efforts to find general patterns in forests around the world. UID:135765-21877245@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135765 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Bsbsigns,department of ecology and evolutionary biology,Discussion,Dissertation,ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Graduate School,Graduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T165135 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T163000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Community Engaged Scholarship Revealed DESCRIPTION:Ginsberg Center's Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) and Campus Compact are partnering to host a virtual discussion with the authors published in the journal's past two issues (30.2 and 31.1). Participants will engage with authors directly to gain more insight into the findings of each article and the methods and processes behind the findings. Come learn from the authors and bring your questions!\n\nThe MJCSL\, published by U-M's Edward Ginsberg Center with support from Michigan Publishing\, is an open-access journal focusing on research\, theory\, pedagogy\, and other matters related to academic service-learning\, campus-community partnerships\, and engaged/public scholarship in higher education. \n\nFeatured Authors: \n-Mathew H. Gendle and Amanda Tapler\nProfessor of Psychology Senior and Lecturer in Public Health Studies\, Elon University\nCo-Authors of The Community Engagement and Partnership Inventory (CEPI): An aspirational open-source instrument to assess community-based global learning programs\nMathew and Amanda will present assessment strategies that apply the principles of critical global inquiry to provide a systematic evaluation of global learning programs.​​​​​​\n\n-Tyler Derreth\nAssistant Teaching Professor of Health\, Behavior and Society\, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health\nAuthor of Human-Centered Community Engagement in Online Education: Developing a Critical Online Service-Learning Pedagogy\nTyler will discuss their exploration of a critical online service-learning (COSL) pedagogy that expands opportunities for access and solidarity through humanity-centered methods of instruction. \n\n-Jennifer Lucko\nProfessor and Co-Chair of Education Department\, Dominican University of California \nAuthor of Centering Community Voice and Knowledge through Participatory Action Research\nJennifer will expand on their analysis of a Participatory Action Research (PAR) Project focused on improving public safety and explore residents’ motivations for their sustained participation.\n\n-Mary Price\nCommunity Engagement Scholar\nrepresenting authors of An Inquiry into the Program Planning Orientations of Community Engagement Administrators in Community-Academic Partnerships\nMary Price\, representing the group of authors of An Inquiry into the Program Planning Orientations of Community Engagement Administrators in Community-Academic Partnerships\, will introduce the concept of planning orientations and discuss the results of a pilot study of service-learning and community engagement administrators. UID:135877-21877363@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135877 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Scholarship LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250515T141212 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Innovations in Likelihood-Based Inference for State Space Models DESCRIPTION:State space models are important tools for time series analysis\, particularly when data come from partially observed dynamic systems. Despite their importance\, likelihood-based inference with these models is challenging because a closed-form expression of the likelihood function is unavailable except in the simplest cases. This dissertation introduces three projects aimed at advancing likelihood-based inference for state space models.\n\nThe first project proposes a novel algorithm for maximum likelihood estimation of the parameters of Auto Regressive Moving Average (ARMA) models\, which are formally a special case of linear Gaussian state space models. The proposed algorithm overcomes underrecognized optimization shortcomings of existing parameter estimation methods. The second project presents a likelihood-based analysis of the 2010-2019 cholera outbreak in Haiti. This work demonstrates the effectiveness of recently developed algorithms for performing inference on high-dimensional models. A key focus of this project is to assess the strengths and limitations of using state space models to inform public health policy decisions. The third project\, which is the primary focus of my presentation\, is a novel simulation-based algorithm called the Marginalized Panel Iterated Filter (MPIF). This algorithm is designed for maximum likelihood estimation of parameters from large collections of independent state space models. Theoretical support for this algorithm is provided through an analysis of iterating marginalized Bayes maps. New theoretical developments for the convergence of iterated filtering algorithms on this class of models are also derived. UID:135647-21877033@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135647 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:West Hall - 438 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T142017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:OGPS Science Writing & Communication Workshop Series Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:OGPS Career & Professional Development - Science Writing & Communication\n\nThis series of workshops aims to equip you with practical skills and knowledge for writing science with confidence as part of your training (MS\, PhD\, or postdoc). You will have a chance to learn best practices and strategies necessary to best prepare your manuscript\, or your grant/fellowship application. Each workshop will provide opportunities to engage and learn how to develop your writing and presentation skills.Aims & Objectives:Learn how to structure your academic writing for manuscripts\, grant applications\, and conference abstracts with narrative principles Help you prepare your NSF GRFP applications.Discuss effective presentation practices and strategies to improve how our science is presented\, ensuring clarity and audience engagement.Provide guidance on how and when to best use Gen-AI in the writing process.Boost your confidence and productivity in your writing skills. UID:135137-21876352@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135137 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:THSL 2955 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250521T075807 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Special CM-AMO Seminar | New Many-Body Complexes in Two-Dimensional Semiconductors DESCRIPTION:2D monolayer semiconductors have emerged as an important class of materials for fundamental physics and many applications. Due to strong Coulomb interaction\, they provide an important platform for studying many-body complexes or quasi-particles such as excitons\, trions\, bi-excitons\, and other possible new species. This talk will focus on our recent results of spectroscopic studies of the monolayer MoTe2\, especially the existence of possible new species involving three and four electrons and holes. We will show that the common concept of a trion needs to be re-examined and there is a spectral splitting between a charged exciton and a genuei trion. In the case of four fermions\, our combined theoretical and experimental results will be presented to show strong evidence for the existence of a new four-particle entity\, a genuei four-body bound state called quadruplon which does not involve excitons and is different from the bi exciton. \n\nDr. Ning is a Chaired Professor and a College Dean at Shenzhen Tech University. He obtained his PhD at University of Stuttgart and was a winner of Humbold Research Award. He has been a Professor at Tsinghua University\, the founding Director of Tsinghua International Center for Nano-Optoelectronics\, and Professor at Arizona State University. He is widely recognized for his research on semiconductor lasers and nanolasers\, nanophotonic materials\, physics\, and devices. Among many of his research accomplishments\, his team demonstrated the first plasmonic nanolasers and the first monolithic white lasers. Dr. Ning is a Fellow of the Optica (OSA)\, IEEE\, and the Electromagnetic Academy\, and a member of US National Academy of Invention. UID:135764-21877236@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135764 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T162018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T210000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Critical Visualities Movie Showing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a showing of Ryan Coogler's new film Sinners at the Michigan Theater. An early dinner\, courtesy of Critical Visualities\, will precede at Ashley's (338 S. State Street)\, 5:00-6:15 PM\, where we will discuss analytical (and other) approaches to filmic visual materials. The first five respondents will also receive free movie admission! \nIf you are only able to join the film viewing\, please arrive for the movie by no later than 6:30 PM. We will meet at the front entrance of the theater (233 S. State Street) at that time. The movie begins at 6:45 PM. \nBrief discussion of interpretations of the film will follow. UID:135831-21877308@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135831 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:338 S. State Street (Ashley's) / 233 S. State Street (State Theater) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250224T102016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T193000 SUMMARY:Presentation:\"PHOENIX GIRL: HOW A FAT ASIAN WITH BIPOLAR FOUND LOVE\" Reading and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This May\, the Prechter Program is highlighting Mental Health Awareness and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a book reading and discussion at the Ann Arbor Library.\n\nJoin The Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program on Thursday\, May 29th\, 2025\, to celebrate the release of Michelle Yang's memoir\, “PHOENIX GIRL: HOW A FAT ASIAN WITH BIPOLAR FOUND LOVE.” Hosted by the Prechter Program\, this event will feature a reading from the memoir\, followed by a discussion about Michelle's mental health journey and the intersection of arts and healing. Michelle Yang is not only an accomplished author\, but also a passionate activist and Prechter Program research participant dedicated to sharing her story to help others. The event will close the evening out with a signing and selling of “PHOENIX GIRL: HOW A FAT ASIAN WITH BIPOLAR FOUND LOVE.”\n\nThis is event is free and open to the public.\n\nThursday\, May 29th\, 2025\n6:00-7:30 PM\nMulti-Purpose Room at the Downtown Ann Arbor Library\n343 S 5th Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104 UID:133076-21872363@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133076 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month,Bipolar,Depression,Disability,Free,Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Mental Health Awareness Month,Psychiatry,Storytelling,Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Multi-Purpose Room at the Downtown Ann Arbor Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T095445 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Data and AI in Society Lecture Series | Industries of Ideas: Preparing People & Policy for Work in an AI Economy DESCRIPTION:Generative AI burst into the public consciousness with the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT at the end of 2022. In the two and a half years that followed\, we have seen the capabilities of foundation models like ChatGPT grow at a breathtaking rate\, but our understanding of AI’s implications for the economy and work has not kept pace. Public impact predictions have ranged from species extinction to utopia\, while even the most sober and technical economic forecasts have varied by amounts nearly twice the size of Germany’s economy.\n\nAs a result\, state and federal policymakers\, business and innovation leaders\, higher education institutions\, and everyday students\, families and workers face great uncertainty as they try to decide how to react to and prepare for the effects AI may have on business\, careers\, jobs\, education\, innovation\, and the prosperity and security of the United States. Much of this uncertainty stems from the lack of trustworthy\, timely\, local\, and actionable data about where the technology is headed\, how its capabilities may shape the workplaces of the future\, and what we can do to prepare.\n\nThis talk surveys some of the key issues for understanding AI effects on our jobs and the economy. It walks through initial findings the Industries of Ideas (IofI) project\, a new effort that brings together universities\, federal and state agencies\, business and economic development leaders\, and education and training providers to better understand how this new technology is shaping jobs and the skills needed to position the nation\, specific regions\, employers\, and individuals to thrive in an AI-driven economy.\n\nMeet Jason Owen-Smith:\n\nJason Owen-Smith is the Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Michigan\, where he drives the expansion data usage that strategically supports the University of Michigan’s research and creative enterprise. A Professor of Sociology and Research Professor at the Institute for Social Research\, his work examines the impact of large-scale networks on knowledge-intensive fields\, such as science\, engineering\, and surgical\ncare.\n\nProfessor Owen-Smith is the author of Research Universities and the Public Good and co-founder of the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS)\, which curates data to improve the public value of academic research investments. UID:135249-21876543@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai,Artificial Intelligence,Career,Data,Data Science,Economics,Free,Genai,Labor,Lecture,Lifelong Learning,Policy,Professional Development,Public Policy,Research,Social Sciences,Talk,Training,u-m office of research LOCATION:Angell Hall - Auditorium B CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250522T104909 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T203000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Summer of Connections Tour 2025: Miami DESCRIPTION:The Hub’s Summer of Connections Tour 2025: Miami\n\nAre you spending your summer in Miami this year and wondering how you can create valuable connections with local U-M LSA alums? We’ve got the event for you. The LSA Opportunity Hub is coming to you and we’re bringing our alum friends with us! Join us and other alums who are located in Miami for an evening of casual\, no-fuss\, and pressure-free engagement and fun. This event is perfect for practicing those necessary networking skills while creating something worthwhile and long-lasting: forming relationships with supportive Wolverines located right where you are. \n\nLSA students who join will have the unique opportunity to meet local alums from a variety of industries and organizations and start making relationships that can continue to grow virtually through LSA Connect. Don’t worry about preparation — by opting to RSVP\, prior to the event you will receive access to helpful resources on what to wear\, how to approach alums\, and answers to other questions you might have before the event takes place.\n\n \n\n Who is attending (Starting March we’ll be adding alums on a rolling basis as notified):\n\n\nDebra Albo-Steiger | Psychology\, 1999 - Chief Executive Officer\, Children's Bereavement Center\n\nArianna Brito | Biomolecular Science\, 2017 - Clinical Research Coordinator\, University of Miami\n\nAnthony Bryant | Political Science/Philosophy\, 2020 - Congressional Aide\, US House of Representatives\n\nKelly Millar | Economics\, 2022-Senior Business Analyst\, Capital One\n\nWinnie Chang |Psychology\, 2006-Academic Coach\, Premium Academic Services\n\nPrakash Patel | Biological Anthropology and Zoology (Pre-med)\, 1989- CEO and Chair\, Kairos Growth Services and Cardiac Care Alliance\n\nJeffery Weinstock | Political Science\, 1983-Partner and Vice-Chair\, National Securities & Corporate Finance Practice Group\, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP\n\nYou should attend this session if you are:\n\n An LSA undergraduate \n\n Planning to live and/or work locally in Miami this summer\n\n A Fall ‘24/Winter ‘25 grad looking to learn more about what it’s currently like living/working in Miami\n\nWhat you will gain by attending:\n\n Develop necessary networking skills in a low-risk\, stress-free\, fun environment\n\n Build your social capital by growing your personal alum network before graduating from U-M\n\n Learn more about career paths you’re interested in from alums with first-hand experiences\n\n Make friends with local alums and student peers\n\nRSVP NOW to save your spot!\n\nDetails about the exact location of this event\, time and duration\, and a fuller list of alums attending will be emailed in the coming days to students who RSVP.\n\nPlease let us know how we can ensure that this event is inclusive to you.\nThe Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is designed to involve open networking with standing room and limited seating. More specific information to come. To request other accommodations please contact Crystal at crystak@umich.edu\, or call 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements. Do not hesitate to let us know what accommodations or access needs we can help facilitate. UID:133663-21873362@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133663 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alum Connections,Alumni,Lsa Opportunity Hub,Networking,Professional Development,Travel Opportunity LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T115709 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Flamy Grant DESCRIPTION:“Grant crafts songs with an inexorable flow and irresistible hooks… Air-tight lyrics and a soaring tenor. Grant uses drag to deliver a treasure trove of disarmingly sincere music.” —No Depression\n\nAward-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying\, hip-swaying\, singing-songwriting drag queen from western North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record\, Bible Belt Baby\, was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Awards and was named one of the Top Ten Queer Country Albums of 2023 by Rainbow Rodeo Magazine. Flamy is a finalist for Artist of the Year at the 2025 International Folk Music Awards and is a winner of the 2023 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition\, a nominee for the 2023 QueerX Award for Best Drag Artist\, and a nominee for the 2023 Queerty Awards Drag Royalty. Both a powerhouse vocalist and an intrepid songwriter\, Flamy blends the evocative art of drag with her iconic mix of country\, gospel\, folk\, and roots music.\n\nIt’s no accident that Flamy’s drag name is an homage to Amy Grant\, the undisputed queen of Christian music and 90s chart-topping pop artist. Much of Flamy’s music centers on the queer spiritual journey\, telling stories of resilience and recovery from religious trauma in a world where LGBTQ+ people are frequently ignored by\, harmed in\, or ejected from religious spaces. With a bold lip\, a big lash\, and a blistering voice\, Flamy drags audiences to a soulful\, uplifting church of her own making. UID:133995-21873769@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133995 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T180006 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T230000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Thursday Night Magic DESCRIPTION:A weekly 3-hour event for casual playing and trading of Magic: The Gathering! We typically will only play EDH\, but you may check the server to see if other formats are being played! We semi-frequently do drafts\, and occasionally also prereleases! UID:135708-21877163@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135708 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T120000 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:133411-21872969@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:20250416T111604 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T235900 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:When Life Gives You LLMs\, Make LLMonade! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 10-day adventure to explore how generative AI\, like ChatGPT\, can enhance your work. Whether you’re curious\, skeptical\, or an experienced user\, this event offers short\, hands-on activities that take just a few minutes each day. No deep dives\, no tech talk. Just a taste of what AI can do and why it’s worth your time. Join us to learn\, play\, and find ways genAI can help you ‘make LLMonade’ from the world of large language models! \n\nThis event runs May 19-30\, online in Slack. It is asynchronous and self-paced. We do hope you'll register and join us!\nhttps://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02l0IXqlvZMBzee UID:135033-21876033@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135033 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Exploration,Genai,Generative Ai,Skill-building,Social,Training LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875159@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874891@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T160000 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:129602-21864147@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:20250516T164226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SciFM25 Conference DESCRIPTION:Generative AI appears poised to have a transformative impact on scientific discovery and engineering innovation.\n\n*#SciFM25: Scientific Discovery in the Age of AI* is the 2nd conference on foundation models and AI agents for science\, following the highly successful SciFM24 conference. The event will feature engaging talks and panel discussions from thought leaders and world-renowned experts from national labs\, academia\, and leading AI companies\; it will also include hands-on tutorials and interactive workshops.\n\nTopics include: ​​​​\nGenerative models for a range of physical and biological phenomena\nTechniques to enhance mathematical and scientific reasoning \nQuantifying and promoting creativity and novelty in foundation models\nAI-driven workflows integrating scientists\, instruments\, and computations\nAdvances in algorithmic and computational infrastructure\nEnvisioning and creating a national ecosystem for AI-augmented science\n\nThis conference will be an excellent opportunity for students\, professionals and enthusiasts to learn about ongoing developments (and cut through the hype) in foundation models and AI agents for science and exchange ideas with leaders in the field. UID:135694-21877103@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135694 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Artificial Intelligence,Computational Science,Science,Scientific Computing LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T200000 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:107870-21818130@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:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877380@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250530T092016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Critical Visualities Book Showcase & Future Visioning DESCRIPTION:To wrap up the summer kickoff series\, participants will have the opportunity to purchase an academic text of their choosing (in some way related to visual studies/cultures) through Critical Visualities' funds. The first 10 respondents will be allotted up to $100 per person for their book purchase. In order to participate\, you must submit your book selection through this form by 11:59 PM Thursday\, May 29th. Books will be distributed to the address the participant provides.\n UID:135834-21877311@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Campus Location TBD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250506T154249 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Dissecting the High Energy Plasma Environment of Sagittarius A DESCRIPTION:The crowded central parsecs of our Galaxy offer a unique environment to study accretion physics\, plasma dynamics\, star formation\, and more. Within arcseconds of central supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*)\, colliding stellar winds from Wolf-Rayet stars in the nuclear star cluster generate a hot plasma reservoir from which Sgr A* accretes. Given this abundance of accretion material\, the SMBH radiates at a lower luminosity than expected. At larger angular scales\, the extended Sgr A* plasma environment overlaps in our line of sight with the supernova remnant Sgr A East. Through Chandra spectroscopy and imaging\, I examine the extended X-ray plasma at multiple scales. To investigate the spectrum of the accretion flow\, I perform forward-modeling of High Energy Transmission Grating-Spectrometer (HETG-S) data\, accounting for the accretion geometry and instrumental effects. We found that a Radiatively Inefficient Accretion Flow (RIAF) model fit to the quiescent HETG-S spectrum indicates an outflow balancing inflowing material and a sub-solar iron abundance. Synthetic spectra from smoothed particle hydrodynamic simulations of the stellar‐wind plasma fit equally well\, but the two scenarios will only be distinguishable with future microcalorimeters that have high spatial resolution. Lastly\, I use data-driven signal separation techniques to analyze Chandra imaging data of the extended emission around Sgr A*. In particular\, the supernova remnant Sgr A East may yield insight into the recent history of star formation\, dust physics\, and feedback in the Galactic Center. In this work\, I separate Sgr A East from the cooler plasma around Sgr A*. Through comparison with a wide range of multiwavelength datasets\, we assess the spatial and spectral relationships among the observed structures and discuss the physical implications. UID:135464-21876853@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135464 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Dissertation LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873017@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T200000 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:84303-21621609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875547@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T144046 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T123000 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:88544-21865091@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:20250530T112017 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:ME Engenuity DESCRIPTION:ME Engenuity is a group of students and post-doctorates who want to celebrate and unite the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) community by organizing events and projects for students\, postdoctoral scholars\, faculty\, and staff. The goal of these projects is to foster an inclusive and supportive environment through educational\, personal\, and professional growth. UID:135798-21877274@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1280 GGB (Blue Lounge) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T111431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T124500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life. UID:124092-21876242@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250530T122016 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Coping With Postdoctoral Stress & Isolation During Turbulent Times DESCRIPTION:Times are tough in academia. Join fellow UM postdocs for an opportunity to informally discuss and connect in a relaxed and safe environment. Share strategies for dealing with the more challenging aspects of postdoctoral life\, including conflicts\, uncertainty\, or feelings of overwhelm and isolation\, and get support from others.Joel Devonshire\, PhD\, Conflict Resolution and Well-Being Specialist at the U-M Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\, will facilitate this peer-led discussion.\n UID:135573-21876964@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:https://umich.zoom.us/j/92314396579?jst=2 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250507T154122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T144500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dynamic Earth DESCRIPTION:The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere.\n\nAudiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. UID:135104-21876295@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Space LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250602T083623 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T163000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:John M. Swales | A Celebration of Life DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Friday\, May 30\, 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET\nReception immediately to follow\, 3:00-4:30 pm ET (This is an informal drop-in style event. Please come when you can\, stay as long as you like.)\nLocation: 10th Floor\, Weiser Hall\, 500 Church Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\n\nAll are welcome\, but we kindly request an RSVP for planning purposes: https://myumi.ch/bVymy\n\nLivestream: A recording of the livestream of the event can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXoAPfUyYv8 UID:135159-21876432@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135159 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Applied Linguistics,Linguistics,Memorial LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250530T132018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T144500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MHealthy Nutrition Seminar: Creative Meal Planning DESCRIPTION:Planning is the key to quick\, budget –conscious\, nutrient-dense meals. Interested in easy-to-make and grab and go meals and snacks that taste great and are good for you and your family? Come gather the tools to make your meal and snack planning easier. UID:135214-21876488@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135214 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250530T181505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Strange You Never Knew: A Conversation about Art\, Identity\, & Community DESCRIPTION:In his exhibition Strange You Never Knew\, Chinese American multimedia artist Jarod Lew explores the limits and potential of knowing—knowing who you are\, knowing your family history\, and knowing your place in a community. His photographs function as a repository of personal and communal histories\, surfaces relationships among historic and contemporary acts of racism and violence toward Asian Americans\, and examines how identity is shaped by both individual and collective memory. \n \nAs the exhibition comes to a close\, join us for a conversation with Jarod and fellow makers\, curators\, and writers who have inspired his artistic practice: Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander\, Howie Chen\, Simon Wu\, and Yechen Zhao. Together\, the panel will surface ideas related to self-discovery and community\, discuss cross- and inter-generational understanding\, and reflect on their paths within this cultural moment.\n \nFree and open to the public\, no registration required.\n UID:134687-21874714@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134687 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250410T101420 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T193000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Beach Tennis - Learn to Play DESCRIPTION:Jump into the exciting world of beach tennis! Learn the basics of gameplay\, key techniques\, and winning strategies before putting your skills to test in fun matches with fellow participants. This is a one day class. Open to anyone 21 years of age or older. All equipment is provided.\nMain Topics Covered:\n- Rules and Scoring\n- Equipment and Court\n- Techniques and Strategy\n- Gameplay Practice UID:134851-21875347@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134851 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Rec Sports,Social LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250409T114134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T193000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Bocce Ball - Learn to Play DESCRIPTION:Get rolling with the basics of bocce ball! Learn gameplay\, tips\, and strategies\, then put your skills to the test in games with fellow participants. All equipment is included. UID:134826-21875314@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134826 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rec Sports,Social LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T121031 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Mike Massé DESCRIPTION:The new voice of classic rock \n\nMike Massé is an internationally acclaimed artist and arranger who performs epic acoustic classic rock. He is a YouTube icon with over 180 million channel views. Legends of rock like Toto\, Boston\, Sarah McLachlan\, Styx\, Rush\, Berlin\, Asia\, and others have expressed love and gratitude for his acoustic renditions of their songs. Toto cites his acoustic cover of “Africa” as their favorite. \n\nMike initially gained notoriety for his performances posted on his widely viewed YouTube channel. The success of that channel allowed him to quit his day job as a public defender after 13 years and move his family to Denver to become a full-time musician who performs around the world.\n\nMike’s acoustic arrangements are praised for their originality\, creativity\, accuracy and simplicity. He is careful to remain true to what is beloved about the original recordings\, while bringing his own masterful musical flair to each rendition. UID:128194-21860422@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128194 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250319T121720 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250530T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The GRAMMY-winning University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra arrives on the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall directly from its historic tour of South Africa. 2025 GRAMMY-winner\, soprano Karen Slack\, acclaimed South African soprano Goitsemang Lehobye\, and renowned bass Daniel Washington are featured in this concert conducted by UMSO Music Director and GRAMMY nominee Kenneth Kiesler. The evening’s program joins film and stage music by Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin with William Dawson’s powerful and thrilling Negro Folk Symphony and spirituals both moving and joyful. The most recent recording of Kenneth Kiesler and the UMSO earned a coveted place among the NY Times Best Classical Music Albums of 2023.\n \nPerformers:\n\nUniversity of Michigan Symphony Orchestra\nKenneth Kiesler\, conductor\nKaren Slack\, soprano\nGoitsemang Lehobye\, soprano\nDaniel Washington\, bass\n\nProgram:\n\nBERNSTEIN On the Waterfront Suite\n\nGERSHWIN Porgy and Bess Selections \n Summertime\n I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ \n My Man’s Gone Now \n Bess\, You Is My Woman Now\n\nWILLIAM DAWSON Negro Folk Symphony \n\nTRAD Witness (arr. Hale Smith) \n\nTRAD Deep River (arr. Carl Davis) \n \nTRAD You Can Tell the World (arr. Margaret Bonds) UID:133853-21873623@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133853 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Culture,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250530T232019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Black History Month Merchandise DESCRIPTION:Register here to receive your BHM Merchandise! There is a strict limit of 1 item per person\, while supplies last. \nAll merchandise must be collected from the front desk of MESA or Trotter from a staff member. Please share your uniqname upon pick up. UID:132210-21870586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132210 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T120000 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:133411-21872970@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:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875160@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877381@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873018@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T200000 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:107870-21818131@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:20250531T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T200000 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:84303-21621610@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T111431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T124500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life. UID:124092-21876252@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T004931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Cow Eye Dissection DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how we see? To take a closer look at the organ that helps us see the world– by dissecting a cow’s eye. How is it similar to and different from our eyes\, and those of other animals? Learn the parts of the eye and how they work together. How do our eyes talk with our brain? Learn why we actually see upside down! UID:124738-21875760@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124738 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250527T142028 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:A George Floyd Moment | Discussion III of III DESCRIPTION:We invite you to George Floyd Moment III -a powerful\, intergenerational gathering reflecting on the five years since George Floyd’s death. This free public event\, presented by Detroit is Different and the UM Detroit Center\, centers on the theme:\n\n“What’s Changed\, What’s Not Changed?”\n\nThis conversation brings together young men and women with professionals from the fields of public safety and community advocacy. Together\, we will reflect\, respond\, and imagine how communities can empower ourselves in the face of ongoing police brutality. UID:135641-21877026@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135641 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Civil Rights,Community,detroit,social justice LOCATION:Off Campus Location - University of Michigan Detroit Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T003504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T140000 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:125524-21875736@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:20250507T154122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T144500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dynamic Earth DESCRIPTION:The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere.\n\nAudiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. UID:135104-21876304@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Space LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250414T004931 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Cow Eye Dissection DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered how we see? To take a closer look at the organ that helps us see the world– by dissecting a cow’s eye. How is it similar to and different from our eyes\, and those of other animals? Learn the parts of the eye and how they work together. How do our eyes talk with our brain? Learn why we actually see upside down! UID:124738-21875769@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124738 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum LOCATION:Museum of Natural History CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250531T180013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T230000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Saturday Night Magic DESCRIPTION:A weekly 4-hour event for casual playing and trading of Magic: The Gathering! We typically will only play EDH\, but you may check the server to see if other formats are being played! We semi-frequently do drafts\, and occasionally also prereleases! UID:135713-21877168@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135713 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T115019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250531T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Joshua Davis & Brad Phillips DESCRIPTION:Over the past twenty years\, Michigan-based Joshua Davis has honed an impressive range of skills – songwriter\, bandleader\, guitarist\, and vocalist among them – in the most honest possible fashion: night after night\, song after song\, show after show Davis simply delivered every performance as though his life depended on it. Investing himself in the American musical diaspora\, he has explored the common thread connecting folk\, blues\, jazz\, ragtime\, and country forms – discovering his personal perspective as a composer in the process. “The music that moves me is imperfect\, honest and raw.” Joshua explains\, “Those qualities are what turned me on to Delta blues\, to punk rock\, to old soul\, and traditional music from all over the globe. It’s all about feel. It’s ragged but right.” His versatility and ravenous musical curiosity has resulted in a divergent and fervent output. Joshua was a finalist on Season 8 of NBC’s “The Voice\,” where he was the first contestant to sing an original song on the show.\n\nJoshua will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Brad Phillips. Holding both bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Michigan School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\, Brad’s work as a fiddler\, violinist\, mandolinist\, guitarist\, arranger\, composer\, producer\, and teacher have made him one of the area’s most sought-after acoustic musicians. UID:131245-21868030@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/131245 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T115736 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T120000 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:133411-21872971@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:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875161@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877382@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873019@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T200000 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:107870-21818132@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:20250601T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T200000 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:84303-21621611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T111431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T124500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of carbon\, and the molecules for life. UID:124092-21876723@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/124092 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium,Science LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250507T154122 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T144500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Dynamic Earth DESCRIPTION:The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations\, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere\, oceans\, and the biosphere.\n\nAudiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents\, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane\, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales\, and fly into roiling volcanoes. UID:135104-21876313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135104 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Space LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250515T145125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | Centaurs and Sirens and Satyrs\, Oh My! DESCRIPTION:In addition to gods and goddesses\, Greek and Roman mythology is filled with many divine creatures. Some were deadly to humans\, while others liked to play tricks. In this tour\, we’ll look at a range of mythological creatures\, including centaurs\, satyrs\, sirens\, and Medusa\, as they were featured on such artifacts as vases\, funerary equipment\, and wall paintings. Along the way\, we’ll think about what role these creatures played in the daily lives of ancient Greeks and Romans.\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:135648-21877034@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135648 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Greece,Ancient Rome,Free,history,Museum,Mythology,Religion,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T120227 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Miles Nielsel & The Rusted Hearts DESCRIPTION:Rockford\, IL-based Miles Nielsen has spent nearly a decade enthralling audiences with music that draws force from the prime years of Western-influenced rock music and classic ‘60s soul. Claiming influences as diverse as Otis Redding’s classic soul and Jellyfish’s cult power pop recordings. UID:133194-21872578@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133194 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875162@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874894@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250502T131729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Michigan Cosmology Summer School DESCRIPTION:Summer school will run the week of June 2nd UID:135337-21876706@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135337 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T160000 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:129602-21864150@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877383@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250522T092323 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Double Ramification Cycle and Admissible Cover Cycles DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n\nWe derive an explicit combinatorial formula for the double ramification cycle of type (1\,-1) on the moduli space of stable genus g curves with two marked points. The formula is given as a sum over certain strata on the moduli space of curves\, indexed by so-called extremal trees. We present two different proofs of the formula: one using a local equivariant method and the other using blow up and piecewise polynomial techniques. From this main result we obtain similarly-formatted variant formulas\, as well as tautological relations in higher codimension. We also study the compact type double ramification cycle of type (2\,-2)\, establish its connection with hyperelliptic admissible cover loci\, and give some examples. These works link Gromov-Witten type cycles with admissible cover cycles on the moduli space of curves. UID:135794-21877270@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135794 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Graduate,Graduate Students,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875550@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250602T122019 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Coffee Chats for Graduate Students: Are You LinkedIn? DESCRIPTION:Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally\, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network).If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account\, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.Brought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School. UID:135504-21876894@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135504 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250511T165912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Coffee Chats for Graduate Students: Are You LinkedIn? DESCRIPTION:Building your network is something you can be doing proactively throughout graduate school. Additionally\, learning from what others have done in their career is a great way to explore areas of interest. Join us to learn how to navigate and develop the basics of your own LinkedIn profile. We will introduce ways to build connections and learn more about opportunities through informational interviews by using LinkedIn and UCAN (University Career Alumni Network).\nIf you do not yet have a LinkedIn account\, please create a free account before the session at linkedin.com.\n\nBrought to you by the University Career Center\, in partnership with Rackham Graduate School.\nRegistration is required at https://myumi.ch/8qrWW.\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:135512-21876912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135512 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Students,Rgs Events,Rgs-events LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250317T154756 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T193000 SUMMARY:Other:CBT Group for Adults with Social or Performance Anxiety – Spring/Summer 2025 DESCRIPTION:Do you get anxious in anticipation of social events or performance situations? Do you find yourself worried about appearing incompetent\, weird\, weak\, unintelligent\, awkward\, or anxious to other people in such situations? Do you ruminate about how you came across even after the event is over? Do you experience heart pounding\, blushing\, shaking\, sweating\, dry throat\, or “blanking out” in these situations? Do you cope by avoiding these situations as much as you can? \n\nIf so\, our Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group for Social Anxiety may be right for you. Hosted by our Psychological Clinic\, the group is scheduled for 6-7:30 p.m. on Mondays\, beginning April 21\, 2025. The group will run for 8 weekly 90-minute sessions\, plus a booster session one month afterward the group concludes.\n\nClinicians use evidence-based group therapy to help participants learn to identify and shift unhealthy thinking patterns. You will build coping skills and increase confidence in a supportive environment and at your own pace.\n\nDetails\n+ When: 6-7:30 p.m.\, Tuesdays.\n+ Duration: The group will meet for 8 weeks starting on April 21\, with a follow-up booster session one month after the group concludes.\n+ Cost: $45 per meeting session\, without insurance. Call for information on insurance coverage.\n+ Where: Virtual via Zoom UID:133976-21873745@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133976 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Faculty,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Group Therapy,Health & Wellness,psychology,Social Anxiety,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Virtual,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T120104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eric Johanson DESCRIPTION:Blues and southern roots\n\nEric Johanson blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar\, creating music that’s dynamic\, soulful\, and rooted in a mix of rock\, blues\, and modern influences. His playing is expressive without being flashy—riff-driven and rhythmic one moment\, fluid and melodic the next—always serving the song rather than overpowering it. There’s a rawness to his sound\, but also a sense of purpose\, pulling from the weight of tradition while pushing toward something new. Whether channeling the swampy pulse of his New Orleans home or leaning into heavier\, fuzz-laden textures\, Johanson’s music strikes a balance between grit and finesse\, power and restraint. As American Songwriter puts it\, he “displays his guitar prowess but within the borders of melodies and lyrics that push the boundaries of blues/rock… searing guitar work\, and persuasive songwriting.”\n\nSince the release of The Deep and the Dirty\, Johanson has toured extensively\, playing over 100 cities and 10 countries in 2024 alone. His momentum has landed him at the top of the Billboard Blues Chart and on stages alongside some of the most respected names in rock and roots music. Named one of the 25 Best New Blues Guitarists by Guitar Player Magazine and included in Total Guitar's list of the 100 Greatest Blues Guitarists of All Time\, he’s carved out a space where strong songwriting and distinctive guitar work go hand in hand. Whether on record or on stage\, Johanson’s playing is electrifying\, his voice unfiltered\, and his approach unmistakably his own. UID:133189-21872573@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133189 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875163@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T085449 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biological Sciences Building Sustainable Lab Day DESCRIPTION:The Office of Campus Sustainability\, LSA Sustainability\, and the Planet Blue Ambassador Program are hosting a “Sustainable Lab Day” in the Biological Sciences Building (BSB) on June 12th to try and reduce barriers for labs looking to become sustainably certified. The sustainable lab certification helps labs reduce their energy and waste\, make greener pruchases\, and practice green chemistry. Prior to the event\, labs need to complete the baseline certification application form. Then they can sign up for a lab site visit to review improvements as well as attend a Planet Blue Ambassador training and Freezer Challenge information session with their lab mates. Free pizza will be available during the training and those who complete the training get a coupon for a free ice cream cone to Washtenaw Dairy in July. Lastly\, the event includes tabling in the BSB lobby from 9am-3pm with sustainability information\, giveaways\, and snacks! UID:135843-21877340@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135843 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Natural Sciences,Research,Sustainability LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874895@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250502T131729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Michigan Cosmology Summer School DESCRIPTION:Summer school will run the week of June 2nd UID:135337-21876707@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135337 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T160000 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:129602-21864151@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250513T122307 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T110000 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:117253-21865833@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117253 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Analysis,Data Collection,Data Curation,Data Linkage,Data Management,Data Science,Machine Learning,Social Science,Social Sciences LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877384@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873021@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T170000 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:107870-21818133@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:20250522T124834 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Elizabeth Jaekle - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join Elizabeth Jaekle for their dissertation defense titled \"Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies of Nickel Catalyzed Cross Coupling Reactions\".\n\n*Date:* Tuesday\, June 3rd\, 2025\n*Time:* 11:00 a.m.\n*Where:* Room 1706\, Chemistry Building\n\nZoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94162484109 UID:135800-21877275@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135800 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T170000 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:84303-21621612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875551@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T130000 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:128708-21865125@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:20250516T112631 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Thermo Fisher Scientific Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and the BRCF Biomedical Research Store for a free lunch. \n\nField Applications Scientist\, Bret Samelson\, Ph.D.\, will discuss new technologies in Western workflow and protein biology. UID:135687-21877099@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135687 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Research,Research Core LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Seminar Rooms A, B, and C CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250522T091844 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Thermo Fisher Scientific Lunch & Learn DESCRIPTION:Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and the BRCF Biomedical Research Store for a free lunch. \n\nField Applications Scientist\, Bret Samelson\, Ph.D.\, will discuss new technologies in Western workflow and protein biology.\n\nPresented by the Biomedical Research Store\, one of the Biomedical Research Core Facilities\, and a part of the Medical School Office of Research\, where our mission is to foster an environment of innovation and efficiency that serves the Michigan Medicine research community and supports biomedical science from insight to impact.\n\nRSVP by 11:59 pm on Tuesday\, May 27 (https://medresearch.umich.edu/events/thermo-fisher-scientific-lunch-learn/2025-06-03) UID:135793-21877269@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135793 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Research,Research Core LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - Seminar Rooms A, B, and C CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240719T154203 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to Payroll DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:123434-21850906@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/123434 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Finance,Human Resources,Leadership LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250307T135402 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T143000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to Payroll DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:133541-21873221@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133541 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Leadership,Professional Development LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T121609 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T150000 SUMMARY:Performance:Yixuan Han\, piano DESCRIPTION:DMA student in piano performance Yixuan Han performs a recital. UID:135409-21876801@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135409 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250527T174628 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Generative Machine Learning\, Granger Causality\, and Optimal Intervention in Self-Exciting Spatiotemporal Processes DESCRIPTION:In many situations\, the occurrence of one event increases the likelihood of future events\, exhibiting self-triggering behavior\, e.g.\, earthquakes leading to aftershocks\, or crime activity in a region leading to further crimes\, etc. These systems are usually modelled as Hawkes processes. This presentation focuses on some problems at the interface of generative modeling\, optimization\, and Spatiotemporal Hawkes processes\, with a special emphasis on applications in predictive policing.\n\nA core challenge in applying Hawkes processes to real-world data\, such as crime records\, is the presence of noisy and missing data. Traditional Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) methods become intractable when dealing with a significant proportion of unreported crimes. To address this\, we propose a likelihood-free approach using Wasserstein Generative Adversarial Networks (WGAN) and demonstrate a case study on forecasting crime hotspots in Bogota\, Colombia\, using only reported crime data. Next\, we look at Hawkes networks where activity in one node might trigger further activity across the other nodes. These systems are widely used in predictive policing. Strategic intervention at some nodes (such as enhanced patrolling) can mitigate the spread of events throughout the network. In this context\, we explore the problem of optimal intervention strategies under resource constraints to minimize the spread of events in a self-exciting spatial network. Different intervention strategies are compared\, and the optimal strategy\, formulated as a solution to a mixed integer programming (MILP) problem\, outperforms heuristic methods by adapting to clustering and spillover dynamics. Subsequently\, we illustrate our methodology using crime data from Los Angeles\, CA. \n\nIn the last chapter\, we investigated shape-constrained non-parametric estimation of triggering kernels in Hawkes processes. While parametric kernels like exponential or power-law are standard\, they may not fully capture the true nature of event triggering. Non-parametric methods allow for more flexible kernel shapes\, such as monotone decreasing or concave kernels. Our work establishes that computing the NPMLE boils down to solving a convex optimization problem under linear constraints. Then\, we describe methodologies to estimate the triggering kernels consistently using regularized NPMLE and illustrate our method using financial market data and earthquake aftershock records. \n\nIn addition\, we discuss avenues for future research in these areas and general computational challenges in the area of Hawkes processes. UID:135847-21877322@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135847 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:West Hall - 438 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250527T142636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T180000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Roland \"Red\" Hiss Lecture and MESP Research Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Michigan Union on June 3\, 2025. The Department of Learning Health Sciences presents the annual Roland \"Red\" Hiss Lecture\, an event honoring Dr. Hiss\, former department chair\, and celebrating medical education at the University of Michigan. \n\nWe are so excited that Dr. John Mahan\, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Nationwide Children’s and The Ohio State University College of Medicine\, will be providing the plenary talk. \n\nAlso on this occasion\, the Medical Education Scholars Program will recognize our graduating class\, showcasing their final medical education research projects in a poster session before the Hiss Lecture. A reception with appetizers and refreshments will follow the lecture. \n\nThe activities begin at 2:00 PM. We look forward to seeing many of you there.\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/rZVBmq3Vty2a6S2Y8 UID:134027-21873797@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134027 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture,Medical Education,Milestones LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250514T170332 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T153000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:SRC Seminar Series - The Quality of Jobs: Evidence from a New Worker Survey DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 3\, 2025 | 2:00-3:30pm ET\n2:00-3:00 Seminar\n3:00-3:30 Questions and Collaboration\n\n1430BD ISR-Thompson\n426 Thompson St.\n\nRegister to attend\n\nAbstract\nMany job attributes affect worker outcomes\, yet measures of job quality tend to focus solely on compensation\, reflecting the limited information collected in most surveys. The National Job Quality Survey—which was an outgrowth of the 2022 Job Quality Measurement Initiative\, a collaboration of foundations and the U.S. Department of Labor—was designed to help fill this gap. The survey instrument was developed by a team of researchers and was first administered by Gallup in January and February 2025 to over 18\,000 workers residing in the United States. The survey collected information on five dimensions of job quality: economic security\, work conditions including scheduling and job design\, work environment and culture\, skills development and opportunities for advancement\, and worker voice. The survey also collected detailed information on personal characteristics and outcomes and distinguished between workers in employee and various self-employment arrangements. The talk will cover features of the survey’s design and provide an overview of initial findings\, including salient findings for special populations\, such as those with certain diagnoses and conditions\, and differences in job quality among employees\, independent contractors\, informal workers\, and other self-employed workers.\n\nBiography\nSusan Houseman is a senior economist at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. Her recent research has focused on nonstandard employment arrangements (e.g.\, independent contractor\, temporary help\, and other contract company arrangements)\, job quality issues\, the manufacturing sector\, and measurement issues in economic statistics. Currently\, she is leading a research team to develop and analyze data from a national job quality panel survey and is a co-organizer for the NBER Conference on Income and Wealth conference on the Changing Nature of Work. She chaired the Technical Advisory Committee to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2012 until the Committee’s termination in March. Houseman received the Society of Labor Economics Prize for Contributions to Data and Measurement in 2023 and was elected to be a 2025 Academic Fellow of the Labor and Employment Relations Association. She received her Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. UID:135642-21877028@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135642 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Social Sciences,Statistics,Survey Methods LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430BD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250602T082446 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Webinar - Pathways to Graduate Survey and Data Science Training DESCRIPTION:Informational Webinar\nJune 3\, 2025\n4:00 - 5:00 pm\nAdvance Registration Required\n\nPathways to Graduate Survey and Data Science Training\n\nProgram provides upper-level undergraduate and postbaccalaureate students with an engaging\, synchronous virtual introduction to data-driven survey and data science. Participants will explore core concepts in social science research methods and discover how these concepts connect to the field of survey and data science\, all while gaining valuable professional development experience. UID:135777-21877253@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135777 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Data,Data Science,Discussion,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Mathematics,Prospective Graduate Students,Statistics,Survey Methodology,Survey Methods,Survey Research,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Webinar LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250527T142309 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Waterline Launch at Literati Bookstore DESCRIPTION:Fiction at Literati: Aram Mrjoian\n\nTue\, 6/3/2025 - 6:30pm\nLiterati Bookstore\n124 E. Washington St.\nAnn Arbor\, MI 48104\n\nAbout The Book: In this deeply moving debut\, a close-knit Armenian American family grapples with the aftermath of losing one of their own.\n\nOutside Detroit on the island of Gross Ile\, the Kurkjians receive news that Mari\, the eldest of their youngest generation\, has swum into the depths of Lake Michigan with no intent of returning to shore—the consequences of which drag out a deeply rooted pain passed down from generations before.\n\nMore than a century earlier\, Gregor\, the great-grandfather and patriarch of the Kurkjian family\, survived the Armenian Genocide after fighting for his freedom atop Musa Dagh. Decades later and miles away\, Gregor’s epic mythos is inherited by his family as they navigate living in its shadow. As the Kurkjians now struggle with their new\, devastating loss\, secrets and shortcomings rise to the surface\, forcing each relative to decide where their own story fits in the narrative of their family’s fraught history. UID:135839-21877315@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135839 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Books,English Language & Literature,Humanities,Literature,Writing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250509T120219 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250603T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Reverie Road DESCRIPTION:Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble\, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together\, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk artists\, captivating audiences worldwide from stages to studios for over three decades.\n\nWith a sound that masterfully blends Irish roots with fresh departures\, their repertoire includes distilled airs\, continental waltzes\, and high-energy reels and jigs. The band chemistry of two accomplished classically-trained fiddlers who share a common history as award winning Irish dancers along with two instrumentalists who have sought to redefine traditional accompaniment and rhythm sections amount to a compelling concert experience. \n\nWhether you're a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution\, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating\, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping. UID:133195-21872579@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133195 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250408T135629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color DESCRIPTION:We have many significant books from the history of our understanding of rainbows and color theory\, from the writings of scholar Ḥasan Ibn al-Haytham to Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks. Rainbows appear across the spectrum of our collections\, and this exhibit includes a handwritten illuminated manuscript\, practical color manuals of the industrial age\, contemporary artists’ and children’s books\, and more from our vast holdings. \n\nRainbows have captivated people for all of recorded history. It’s hard not to think of them as physical objects\, but they are really just distorted images of the sun\, positioned around the viewer’s head. They require someone to perceive them to exist\, and thus have much in common with colors and color theory in general. And\, like colors\, they are about relationships: of one color next to another\, and of colors and the people who see them. The rainbow has had many different cultural interpretations over the years\, and most recently has become synonymous with gay pride\, appearing all over each June.\n\nHatcher Gallery Exhibit Room Hours:\nSunday\, 2-8pm\nMonday-Thursday\, 9am-8pm\nFriday\, 9am-4pm\nSaturday\, 11am-5pm UID:134798-21875164@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134798 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Hatcher Gallery Exhibit Room (1st floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250407T111911 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Carlo Vitale Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Carlo Vitale is a distinguished Michigan-based artist whose vibrant contributions to the Detroit art scene have flourished since the 1970s. A native of Detroit\, Vitale's work is celebrated as part of the second generation of the Cass Corridor Art Movement\, Detroit’s first avante garde. His art draws inspiration from the sweeping vistas of farmland seen from above\, the intricate patterns of quilt-making\, the dynamic energy of cityscapes\, and the rich tapestry of daily life. Vitale eloquently characterizes his mesmerizing oil paintings and prints as “kinetic\, metaphysical abstractions\,” inviting viewers to engage with the depth and vitality of his creative vision.\n\nVitale received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Fine Arts from Wayne State University in Detroit. His work can be found in many collections including The Whitney Museum of Fine Art in New York\, The Detroit Institute of Art\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Wayne State University Collection\, University of Michigan Museum of Art and corporate\, hospital\, and private collections throughout the country. UID:134757-21874896@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134757 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - NCRC Galleries CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250502T131729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T120000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Michigan Cosmology Summer School DESCRIPTION:Summer school will run the week of June 2nd UID:135337-21876708@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135337 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250211T122734 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T160000 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:129602-21864152@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/129602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:african american,Art,institute for research on women and gender,women,Women's And Gender Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250529T110505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Beyond Survival DESCRIPTION:Join us for Beyond Survival\, an exhibition of works by incarcerated artists in Michigan presented by PCAP co-founder Janie Paul and the Flint Institute of the Arts. The exhibit opens May 30th and runs through September 14th. \n\nThe pieces span nearly 30 years\, many of them having been featured in our Annual Exhibition.\n\n\"Through drawings\, paintings\, and sculptures made with simple materials\, artists expose the harsh realities of incarceration while imagining life beyond prison. These works reveal a longing for home and family\, joy and beauty\, connections to nature\, flights of the imagination\, and journeys toward freedom—acts of creation made despite and in direct response to carceral conditions.\" UID:135894-21877385@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135894 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,Exhibition,Incarceration LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Graphics Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250520T140520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T120000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Cluster structures in Mixed Grassmannians DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n\nGeneralizing the results by Fomin and Pylyavskyy\, we construct a family of natural cluster structures on the coordinate ring of a mixed Grassmannian\, the configuration space of several vectors and covectors in a finite-dimensional complex vector space. We describe and explore these cluster structures using the machinery of weaves introduced by Casals and Zaslow. UID:135746-21877217@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135746 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation,Graduate,Graduate Students,Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250304T131847 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T163000 SUMMARY:Other:Moth Eden DESCRIPTION:Explore \"Moth Eden\,\" an evocative art exhibit by Anne Erlewine\, running from April 19 to July 6\, 2025. ‘Moth Eden’ is a series of works exploring the relationship between the sacred reverence of the female form depicted as landscape and the conditioned tension of objectification contrasted by omission through eclipsing desire with the natural essence of bloom and nectar as it pertains to moth sustenance.\n\nAnne Erlewine\, an artist from Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, cultivated her artistic talents from an early age\, inspired by her fine artist grandmother. Her creative journey was further developed at the University of Michigan\, where she studied art and writing. UID:133414-21873022@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133414 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Free,In Person,Visual Arts LOCATION:Matthaei Botanical Gardens CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20240130T121550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T170000 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:107870-21818134@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:20250604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T170000 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:84303-21621613@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/84303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,European,Exhibition,History,Museum,UMMA LOCATION:Museum of Art - European and American Decorative Art CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250421T113230 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Bloody Work: Lexington and Concord 1775 DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library is pleased to announce a forthcoming exhibition in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the military hostilities that began the American Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are firmly established in American memory as the culmination of a range of governmental\, political\, economic\, and social tensions that amplified in the decade leading up to 1775. In this exhibit\, visitors will have the opportunity to see original historical manuscript letters\, documents\, newspapers\, and artwork that reveal aspects of the bloody work of Empire and individual alike in April 1775.\n\nAmong the items on display will be Commander in Chief of the British Army\, General Thomas Gage's draft orders for the Concord Expedition\, April 18\, 1775\; a bundle of letters collected by former Sons of Liberty supporter Dr. Benjamin Church\, which he secretly turned over to British Army intelligence\; letters by Silas Deane\, John Hancock\, and Rachel Revere\; and much more.\n\nOpen weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:134875-21875552@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american culture,american history,Americana,Ann Arbor,Exhibit,Exhibition,Free,history,libraries,Library LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250520T100814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Community Conversation: A Listening Circle about Isolation in Graduate School DESCRIPTION:Graduate Student and Program Consultation Services invites you to join fellow Rackham students for a community conversation on navigating feelings of isolation as a graduate student. This is an opportunity to engage in community building by listening to other graduate students and sharing your experiences. This community conversation uses a restorative listening circle format\, a structure that ensures everyone has an opportunity to speak through the use of a turn order\, dedicated peer facilitators\, and open ended questions. UID:135737-21877207@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School Common Room (lower level, west wing) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T130000 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:128708-21865140@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:20250522T135802 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T150000 SUMMARY:Presentation:José R. Hernández-Meléndez - Dissertation Defense DESCRIPTION:Please join José Hernández-Meléndez for their dissertation defense titled \"Iron metalloenzymes for biocatalytic C–C bond formation\".\n\n*Date:* Wednesday\, June 4th\, 2025\n*Time:* 1:00 p.m.\n*Where:* Room 1706\, Chemistry Building UID:135801-21877276@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135801 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1706 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250528T172055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Statistical Inference for Spatial Transcriptomics in the Age of Deep Learning DESCRIPTION:Single-cell spatial transcriptomics (ST) enables the measurement of gene expression of individual cells while simultaneously capturing the spatial positions of these cells within a tissue sample. To utilize these spatial positions effectively\, careful model selection is required to ensure conclusions reflect spatial dependencies in the underlying biology. In this dissertation\, we contribute three novel methodologies that merge deep learning with statistical inference for ST data.\n\nFirst\, we attempt to better predict gene expression by leveraging the spatial context included in spatial transcriptomics data. Comparing predictions from a spatial model to those from a baseline regressor without cell neighborhood information offers insights into how expression changes because of cell-cell communication (CCC) signals. However\, to trust conclusions reached from such a paired modeling framework\, the baseline version of a model needs to be a valid non-spatial reference point. To this end\, we develop a graph convolutional network (GCN) that uses graphs defined by cellular positions to predict gene expression and compare against a counterpart model without spatial context. \n\nSecond\, we study a clustering task for ST data through a Bayesian framework. A central challenge in spatial transcriptomics is to identify distinct cell communities that not only reflect transcriptional heterogeneity but also preserve spatial coherence across tissue. These clusters often represent biological components such as cortical layers\, tissue microenvironments\, or pathological regions\, whose spatial organization is critical for interpreting tissue structure and function. Existing exact Bayesian methods often rely on hard assignments\, limiting flexibility. To address this limitation\, we introduce a stochastic variational inference (SVI) method designed to learn posterior spot cluster distributions that are both spatially coherent and biologically interpretable. This approach is more computationally efficient than methods that rely on posterior sampling techniques\, such as Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)\, which can be expensive to retrain. \n\nThird\, we leverage normalizing flows as the approximate posterior distributions for variational inference on ST data. Normalizing flows transform simple base distributions into more expressive ones by stacking invertible transformations based on the change-of-variables formula. This allows us to model flexible\, multi-modal posteriors over soft cluster assignments beyond the capacity of standard variational families. UID:135878-21877364@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135878 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dissertation LOCATION:West Hall - 438 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250102T120705 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T150000 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:117252-21865886@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:20250603T165515 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T170000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics of/for AI DESCRIPTION:This talk presents a unifying applied mathematics/theoretical physics framework that bridges core components of modern generative AI -- diffusion models\, reinforcement learning\, and transformers -- through the lens of contemporary applied mathematics. Central to this framework are the concepts of Decision Flows and Path Integral Diffusions\, which offer structured approaches to sequential sampling over discrete\, continuous\, and hybrid spaces. These approaches are rooted in Green-function-based control\, Schrödinger bridges\, and non-equilibrium statistical physics.\n\nBuilding on recent work\, we explore analytically tractable and algorithmically efficient regimes -- often requiring minimal use of neural networks -- where sampling from complex distributions becomes both explainable and extrapolative. We highlight connections between score-based diffusion\, linearly-solvable Markov Decision Processes\, and energy-based models\, including emerging insights into phase transitions in generative AI (e.g.\, memorization and speciation dynamics).\n\nApplications span inference/sampling in Ising models\, CIFAR-10 image generation\, physics-informed reinforcement learning in turbulent flows\, and auto-regressive modeling of statistical hydrodynamics. We also touch on decision-making under uncertainty in energy systems. UID:135987-21877619@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135987 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ai In Science And Engineering,Generative Ai,Mathematics,Micde,Physics,Sparc LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250303T063247 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Affinity Office Hours - Ace the Case! DESCRIPTION:Learn from our consultants about the skills and techniques needed for our case interviews. They’ll share their personal tips on howyou can begin preparing now for a case interview with McKinsey. This event is sponsored by the McKinsey Black Network\, Hispanic Latino Network\, Prism (social mobility) and our Equal (LGBTQ+) networks. This is just one of our many initiatives aimed at helping undergraduate students get to know McKinsey better. UID:133240-21872632@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/133240 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T180023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T210000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Bujinkan Budo Training Session DESCRIPTION:During the Spring/Summer 2025 semester\, Bujinkan Budo Club training will be held on Wednesdays from 19:00 - 21:00 (7-9pm) at the Intramural Sports Building (IMSB) in Room MPR B. If you are interested in trying out a class\, please send a message through Maize Pages or an email to michiganbujinkan@gmail.com. \n--\nFor more information\, email us at michiganbujinkan@gmail.com or checkout our website\, which also includes a training schedule! UID:135719-21877174@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135719 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250212T094441 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:What Can We Learn About Sex From Studying Fungi? DESCRIPTION:Fungi pervade nearly all ecosystems as agents of nutrition\, nurture\, decay\, and disease. Yet\, most of their lives are cryptic\, buried in their food. Most noticeable for those who seek fungi is that we mostly find them when they attempt to reproduce. Fungi display a bewildering diversity in reproduction\, from bizarre spore morphology to unusual sexual strategies\, such as mating type and mate switching. \n\nAs part of the 2025 Summer Lecture Series at the University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS)\, Dr. Timothy Y. James will give a free\, public talk focused on the fascinating world of fungi. He will review patterns of evolutionary change in fungal reproduction over time and as fungi diversified into many unique branches on the fungal tree of life. These patterns provide the foundation to explore some of the unanswered questions in evolutionary biology regarding sex and why it is so widespread in all eukaryotes.\n\nJames\, who teaches the Field Mycology course at UMBS\, is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Michigan\, the curator of fungi at the University Herbarium\, and the Lewis E. Wehmeyer and Elaine Prince Wehmeyer Chair in Fungal Taxonomy.\n\nJames received his Bachelor of Science in botany from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. from Duke University. His scholarship focuses on reconstructing the Fungal Tree of Life and using genomics to determine fungal mating systems\, ecology\, and life histories. His is a co-founder and director of the Midwest American Mycological Information educational non-profit\, and he is currently the president of the Mycological Society of America.\n\nThe U-M Biological Station — the largest of U-M's campuses at more than 10\,000 forested acres surrounded by lakes — is one of the nation's largest and longest continuously operating field research stations.\n\nFounded in 1909\, the Biological Station supports long-term research and education. It is where students and scientists from across the globe live and work as a community to learn from the place.\n\nThe Summer Lecture Series is a tradition at UMBS\, where we explore scientific topics with distinguished guest speakers from across the country so our community can learn about our natural world.\n\nThe free\, public talks are on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the spring and summer in Gates Lecture Hall at the University of Michigan Biological Station\, located at 9133 Biological Rd. in Pellston\, Michigan — about 20 miles south of the Mackinac Bridge. UID:132660-21871520@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/132660 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Biological Station,Biology,Biosciences,Bsbsigns LOCATION:Gates Lecture Hall\, UM Biological Station CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250506T121549 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Jasmine Lucia Wong\, piano DESCRIPTION:Jasmine Lucia Wong (DMA '25\, piano performance & pedagogy) performs a dissertation recital. UID:135410-21876802@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135410 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T110735 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Allison Lupton Band DESCRIPTION:Allison Lupton hails from the heart of rural Ontario\, Canada where her love for music took root in church choirs and local sessions. From playing for community dances to soloing with orchestras\, Allison has found her voice as a singer-songwriter and flutist after more than a quarter century performing in Canada and abroad. Along the way Allison has received accolades from international press as well as her peers at home winning Folk Music Ontario's \"Songs From The Heart\" and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award nominations including “Traditional Singer of the Year”.\n\nAllison is now touring her album “Words of Love” joined by Canadian and US Grand National fiddle champion Shane Cook and CFMA Solo Instrumental Artist of the Year and Canadian Grand Master Step Dance champion Kyle Waymouth. Live shows confirm the depth of talent in a glorious mix of beautiful story songs\, electrifying fiddle tunes and dazzling step dance united by the trio’s warm and frequently humourous stage presence. Woven through performances are Allison’s original songs which fit so perfectly into the treasury of folk music that they could easily be mistaken for traditional numbers. \n\nAllison and her trio carry audiences away to another time then dance them home again. UID:135962-21877581@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135962 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250609T153758 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Mark Lavengood Band and Prine Time: A Tribute to John Prine DESCRIPTION:Mark Lavengood is a distinguished multi-instrumentalist\, performer\, and producer whose work in the Bluegrass\, Americana & Roots Music genres has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following. Previous collaborators (on stage or in studio) also include Lindsay Lou\, Billy Strings\, Seth Bernard\, Anders Osborne\, Greensky Bluegrass\, Amy Helm\, Johnny Irion\, Melody Walker\, Infamous Stringdusters\, May Erlewine\, Kitchen Dwellers\, Armchair Boogie\, the Hillbenders\, and many more.\n\nKnown for his soulful interpretation of Prine's classics and his engaging stage presence\, Lavengood and his talented band will honor the remarkable legacy of one of America’s most beloved troubadours. Prine Time is dedicated to capturing the essence of John Prine’s music\, performing a selection of his most cherished songs that resonate with audiences both old and new. With standout hits and deep cuts alike\, fans can expect an evening filled with laughter\, poignancy\, and the timeless storytelling that Prine embodied. UID:135963-21877582@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135963 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121519 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Maize and Blue Scrimmage DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Maize and Blue Scrimmage UID:135883-21877369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135883 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250625T123219 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Asleep at the Wheel DESCRIPTION:Happy Trails Tour!\n\nFor over fifty years\, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel\, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision\, in the process racking up more than 30 albums\, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road.\n\n“I’m the reason it’s still together\, but the reason it’s popular is because we’ve had the greatest singers and players\,” Benson explains. “When someone joins the band\, I say\, ‘Learn everything that’s ever been done\, then put your own stamp on it.’ I love to hear how they interpret what we do. I’m just a singer and a songwriter\, and a pretty good guitar player\, but my best talent is convincing people to jump on board and play this music.”\n\nAsleep at the Wheel has collaborated on records with genre-spanning friends\, including Willie Nelson on 2009’s Grammy Nominated Willie and the Wheel and other critically acclaimed artists\, including Brad Paisley\, Jamey Johnson\, Merle Haggard\, George Strait\, the Avett Brothers\, Amos Lee\, Old Crow Medicine Show and Lyle Lovett on Still the King\, their 2015 critically acclaimed and Grammy winning tribute to Bob Wills. On their latest release\, Half A Hundred Years\, Asleep At The Wheel continued their contributions to the American music landscape when three original members of Asleep at the Wheel—Chris O’Connell\, Leroy Preston\, and Lucky Oceans—returned after 40 years to lend their voices and musicianship to a number of tracks on the album along with Emmylou Harris\, Lee Ann Womack\, George Strait\, Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson.\n\nAsleep at the Wheel represents an important cornerstone of American roots music\, even though some of its members and audiences represent a new generation. That far-reaching appeal remains a testament to Benson’s initial vision.\n\n“It took me 60 years\, but I’m doing what I’m meant to do—singing and playing and writing better than I ever have. A bandleader is just someone who gathers people around them to play the best music they can play. I just try and make the best decisions possible and kick some ass every night onstage.” UID:135964-21877583@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135964 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250830T181536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Football vs New Mexico DESCRIPTION:Football vs New Mexico UID:135901-21877495@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135901 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Football LOCATION:Michigan Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Eastern Michigan DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Eastern Michigan UID:135884-21877370@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135884 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T105754 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250902T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:David Cook DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5846/5847 for more detail. UID:135968-21877587@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135968 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121521 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Florida Atlantic DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Florida Atlantic UID:135885-21877371@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135885 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Marshall DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Marshall UID:135886-21877372@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135886 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Southern Indiana DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Southern Indiana UID:135887-21877373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135887 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250617T100840 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250908T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Milk Carton Kids DESCRIPTION:“A night with the Milk Carton Kids is an unforgettable night of entertainment” –Folk Alley\n\nFounded in 2011\, The Milk Carton Kids — Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale — swiftly emerged as a major force in the American folk tradition\, blending ethereal harmonies and intricate musicianship with a uniquely powerful brand of contemporary songcraft. Their 2013 debut The Ash & Clay marked their national breakthrough\, earning them their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Folk Album. Another Grammy nomination followed in 2015 for Best American Roots Performance with \"The City of Our Lady\" from their acclaimed third studio album\, Monterey\, and their 2018 album All The Things That I Did and All The Things That I Didn't Do received a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Album\, Non-Classical. They received their fourth Grammy nomination for 2022’s I Only See The Moon\, nominated for “Best Folk Album.”\n\n\"Both of us have now lived enough life to understand that maybe one of the purposes we were put on Earth for is to sing together\, to write songs together\, to make music together\,\" notes guitarist/vocalist Kenneth Pattengale. \"It has truly provided a direction for our lives.\" Ryan adds\, \"It's like a successful marriage in that there's always been enough there between us collaboratively in the way that we work together\, sing together\, play together. It's a very special thing. And I don't think we ever took that for granted.\" UID:135969-21877588@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135969 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250604T101251 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:The Langan Band DESCRIPTION:“That a few guys from Glasgow could conspire to create such an immense sound between them is not unprecedented\, but to achieve this with such lyrical and instrumental flair is a rare\, rare thing” –Folk Radio UK\n\nFor over 15 years now\, the three members of The Langan Band have been carving out their own lawlessly virtuosic path of sound\; rampaging through the boundaries of conventional genre and cavorting into the territories of wild abandon\, purest intimacy\, and unconditional musical elation.\n\nThe trio were initially brought together by a deep respect of traditional song and music\, yet they discovered a mutual love of the evisceration and regeneration of these pieces into provocative and fascinating new compositions\, as was recognised by the band winning the prestigious Danny Kyle Award at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival at the start of their journey together. This sound and process went on to inform the band’s now mostly original repertoire\, and has resulted in a musical experience quite unlike any other.\n\nAyrshire-born John Langan is found centre-stage\, seated on an explosive foot percussion rig of his own devising and fronting the trio with intricate fiery guitar rhythms and witheringly sweet and scathing vocals. To his right stands Alastair Caplin\, a classically trained violinist equally discerning in both the London Prog-Folk/Jazz scenes he occupied for years and also the blistering traditional reels and jigs of his native Outer Hebrides. Stage left is the domain of Angus-born Dave Tunstall and his double bass\; from here emanates a seductive concoction of eerily-bowed soundscapes\, heart-stopping bass lines\, and in conjunction with Caplin’s blurred bowing a truly monumental wall of orchestral noise. The sound of the group reaches its zenith when all of these instruments are joined by the three voices singing together in razor-tight harmony to create an absolute cacophony of joy.\n\nWhilst it is possible to see the evidence of influences the band have drawn on and enjoyed (Trad. Scots music\, Eastern European Gypsy\, Bluegrass and American Old-Time to name a few)\, the true nature of the sound from The Langan Band is best described as un-pigeon-holeable\, yet utterly irresistible.\n\nIn 2024 the band broke onto the North American market with 5 tours of USA & Canada. Through huge mainstage performances at festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass and radio play such as the prestigious Mountain Stage Radio\, they are building a loyal and wild new fanbase across the Atlantic. UID:135965-21877584@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135965 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250912T181539 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Football vs Central Michigan DESCRIPTION:Football vs Central Michigan UID:135902-21877496@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135902 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Football LOCATION:Michigan Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121523 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Central Michigan DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Central Michigan UID:135888-21877374@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135888 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T105348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Luke Winslow-King DESCRIPTION:“seamlessly melds delta blues\, gospel\, and jazz themes with personal\, simplified lyrics that speak to his personal and artistic evolution.” –New York Times\n\nOriginally from Cadillac\, Michigan\, Luke Winslow-King is a career guitarist\, singer\, producer\, songwriter\, and a craftsman of sound\; blending delta blues\, roots\, rock\, and folk into a rich\, soulful tapestry. His music is a journey through the heart of America\, characterized by masterful guitar work\, captivating lyrics\, and a voice that resonates with authenticity. After having spent more than 15 years in New Orleans\, Luke has gone on and honed his craft on stages across the world\, captivating audiences with his dynamic performances and forming a real and personal connection with his listeners.\n\nWhether it’s an intimate venue or a large festival stage\, Luke’s live shows are known for their powerful energy and emotional depth\, leaving audiences enthralled and eager for more. His set lists are mostly original compositions\, but also include timeless classics\, each delivered with a level of artistry that is both rare and refreshing.\n\nRecorded in Tuscany\, Italy and Memphis\, TN\; Luke Winslow-King’s ninth full-length album Flash-A-Magic was released on September 6\, 2024. It features: Rev. Charles Hodges (Al Green)\, Roberto Luti (Playing For Change)\, and Fat Possum recording artists\, The Sensational Barnes Brothers. The album was mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Collin DuPuis\, and released/distributed by Bloodshot Records/Exceleration Music UID:135960-21877579@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135960 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250722T121523 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Notre Dame DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Notre Dame UID:135889-21877375@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135889 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T110331 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Ron Sexsmith DESCRIPTION:New music!\n\nRon Sexsmith is a three time Juno award winning songwriter from Ontario\, Canada. He has written and recorded an extensive and acclaimed catalog of studio albums and original songs\, beginning with his self titled debut in 1995. Ron is set to release his eighteenth studio album\, Hangover Terrace\, this August. \n\nIn the past few decades as a headlining artist\, Ron has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world\, such as Massey Hall\, Carnegie Hall\, London’s Royal Albert Hall\, as well as The London Palladium. \n\nA child of melody\, his music has been described as a hybrid of Canadian folk heroes such as Gordon Lightfoot and Leonard Cohen mingled with that of The Kinks\, Beatles and other British invasion acts of his formative years. \nHis songs have been covered by many revered artists such as Rod Stewart\, kd Lang\, Emmylou Harris\, Michael Buble\, Feist\, Elvis Costello\, and Stevie Nicks to name only a few. \n\nIn 2017\, Ron penned his first novel ‘Deer Life\, A Fairy Tale’ published worldwide by Dundurn Press Limited. He has written a ‘yet to be released’ complete musical score to accompany the tale\, for his vision to bring the story to the stage as musical theatre or to adapt to film. Ron will be making his theatrical composer debut in 2025 with the internationally renowned Stratford Festival production of ‘As You Like It’ in Stratford\, Ontario\, Canada. He currently lives in Perth County\, Ontario with his wife\, his piano\, and his vinyl record collection and continues to be inspired to write\, record and perform live worldwide. UID:135961-21877580@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135961 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250728T181524 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Minnesota DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Minnesota UID:135890-21877376@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135890 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250922T121537 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Football vs Wisconsin DESCRIPTION:Football vs Wisconsin UID:135903-21877497@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135903 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Football LOCATION:Michigan Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250728T181526 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Indiana DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Indiana UID:135891-21877377@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135891 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250728T181526 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Iowa DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Iowa UID:135892-21877378@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135892 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250725T121534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Nebraska DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Nebraska UID:135893-21877379@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135893 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T110109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Steve Poltz DESCRIPTION:No description is provided. \nPlease visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5844/5845 for more detail. UID:135967-21877586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135967 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250725T121535 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Volleyball vs Penn State DESCRIPTION:Volleyball vs Penn State UID:135957-21877540@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135957 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Volleyball LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250603T105936 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band DESCRIPTION:Please visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/5850/5851 for more detail. UID:135970-21877589@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135970 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250819T094306 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Rachael & Vilray DESCRIPTION:“tunes that echo the feel of standards\, without dipping into a single musical or lyrical cliché.” —DownBeat Magazine\n\nSince their formation in 2015\, Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Though rooted in the language of an earlier age\, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album West of Broadway\, vocalist Rachael Price (also of Lake Street Dive) and guitarist/singer/songwriter Vilray evolve their music’s previous dreaminess to achieve a refreshing angularity built on left-of-center instrumentation (e.g.\, vibraphone and alto saxophone coasting above the moody strains of baritone sax and trombone). Produced by Dan Knobler (Allison Russell\, Bahamas)\, West of Broadway unfolds in a series of sharply drawn vignettes inspired by a recent fascination with classic musicals—bringing their luminous vocals to offbeat tales of love and heartache along city streets.\n\nRecorded at the legendary Sear Sound in Manhattan\, West of Broadway took shape with the help of renowned musicians like saxophonist Steve Wilson (a former member of Chick Corea’s Origin sextet) and drummer John Riley (Miles Davis\, Dizzy Gillespie). Over the course of 10 lush and effervescent tracks\, the album delivers standouts like “Love Comes Around” (a joyously romantic piece that set the direction for the LP’s West Coast jazz-inspired aesthetic)\, “My Key to Gramercy Park” (a fantastically salty number narrated by a well-to-do character who lives in lonely suspicion of all those who covet their key to the notoriously exclusive private park)\, and “Off Broadway” (on which golden-voiced comedian Stephen Colbert joins in for what the duo dubs an “oddly grumpy anti-Broadway screed”). Thanks in large part to the colorful detail and extravagant personality of Rachael & Vilray’s storytelling\, West of Broadway ultimately immerses the audience in an exquisitely out-of-time vision of their beloved New York City. UID:135966-21877585@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135966 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:ARK Reserved + Gold Circle CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR