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:20260109T082048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:January 2026 Introduction to Motivational Interviewing by Wolverine Wellness DESCRIPTION:In Person: This program is offered twice a year for U-M Student Life staff free of charge. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a terrific tool for helping people change behavior. It's especially helpful for medical staff (lifestyle changes and medication adherence)\, therapists/counselors for behavior change to support mental health\, and wellness coaches. Its use is being expanded to Student Life advisers\, supervisors\, and more. Learn basic\, foundational skills for MI\, including spirit (Compassion\, Acceptance\, Partnership\, Evocation)\, OARS (open questions\, affirmations\, reflections\, summaries)\, identifying and responding to change talk\, and a brief overview of discord (if time permits). There will be plenty of practice in \"real plays\" (you get to work on your own behavior changes that you are ambivalent about--so bring a couple behaviors you'd like to change. While you won't be an expert at MI when you are done\, you will be able to start the practice\, move forward in your skills\, and know how to improve. Please only register if you can attend all of the training dates\, as each day builds on prior sessions. All Fridays\, all in person:\n* Friday\, January 9\, 9-5\, location University Health Service (UHS)\, Meeting Rooms 1&2\n* Friday\, January 16\, 9-12:30\, UHS\, Meeting Rooms 1&2\n* Friday\, January 23\, 9-12:30\,UHS\, Meeting Rooms 1&2\n* Friday\, January 30\, 9-12:30\,UHS\, Meeting Rooms 1&2\n** Please note that there may be a $25 charge to your department if there is no cancellation at least three days before the training begins or if you no-show on the first day** UID:139067-21884817@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139067 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:University Health Service (UHS), 207 Fletcher St, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, fourth floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T060027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Florida Warmup in Apopka\, Fl on Jan 29 through Feb 1. UID:142269-21890303@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T142534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:II Photo Contest Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The International Institute (II) will be exhibiting all photos submitted to the 2024-25 II Photo Contest. The contest was open to all students affiliated with the II and/or its centers and programs\, either through funding or study.\n\nSubmission categories include:\nGo Blue! - Showing U-M pride abroad\nThe World Is Your Classroom - Showing a facet of the student’s research\, work\, or study abroad\nEncounters & Vistas - Discovering cultural differences\, encountering the unfamiliar\, and finding unexpected moments abroad\n\nOn display through January 30\, 2026.\nLocation: Room 547 Weiser Hall\, 5th Floor Gallery Space UID:143218-21892504@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143218 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,International Education,international institute,Photo Exhibit,photography,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250926T163836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Leadership and Culture: Strategies to Prevent Workplace Issues DESCRIPTION:Course details and registration are available on the Organizational Learning website. UID:139960-21886422@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139960 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Communication,Culture,Intergroup Dialogue,Leadership LOCATION:Off Campus Location - West Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T154836 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding Income Taxes: A Practical Overview for Postdocs DESCRIPTION:Financial Literacy Workshop\n\nAre you a postdoctoral scholar wondering how U.S. income taxes work? Join us for an informal and friendly session where we'll break down the basics: what income taxes are\, why your pay is withheld\, common tax forms\, and how deductions and credits may affect your take-home pay.\n\nLearn the essentials of filing taxes\, tips for planning your net income\, and strategies to avoid surprises at tax time. This session is educational and designed to give you the tools you need to discuss your individual circumstances with a tax professional.\n\nBring your questions: Heather will provide answers and share resources. \nNo prior knowledge required\, and all questions are welcome!\n\nThis series is organized by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and presented by Dr. Heather Moore\, Assistant Director of Financial Education and Engagement. Heather holds a master’s degree in sociology and a doctoral degree in education\, and she has worked and taught coursework in both academic and student affairs. Throughout her career\, she has developed coursework\, including financial education courses\, to fill gaps in practical knowledge\, complementing students' degree plans and providing a well-rounded educational experience that equips them to be informed and competitive in their post-graduation careers and society. UID:143762-21893984@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143762 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:In Person,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Workshop LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - East Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21892590@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894167@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T140117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. UID:139065-21889780@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,advocacy,Art,Education,Exhibition,free,Human Rights,immigration,Inequality,institute for research on women and gender,irwg,public health,research,social inequality,social justice,Storytelling,Visual Arts LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890842@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T132939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Stamping and Stomping: community inspired relief prints DESCRIPTION:Currently based in Ann Arbor\, Paloma Núñez-Regueiro is a Mexican printmaker born in Lima\, Peru. Paloma attended art college in Mexico\, where she came face to face with printmaking during her first year at the Facultad de Artes Plásticas (College of Arts) in Xalapa\, Veracruz. She became fascinated with the possibilities that printmaking offers\, as well as its importance in popular resistance throughout history. In 1997\, she transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology with an International Student Scholarship.\n-- \n\nAmongst the subjects that interest her are human migration\, social in-visibility\, and the intrinsic relation of humans to the universe as well as our dislocated relationship to it. She currently explores the vicissitudes of minorities and their stories in order to create a better understanding of their issues. By offering portraits of minorities and their stories\, Nunez-Regueiro’s goal is to create supportive communities for those who need to feel rooted in their geographical space and their present time. \n\nNúñez-Regueiro work is closely related to her experiences of living abroad — the impermanence\, the precarious construction of one's present and even less of one’s future. It is about the rootlessness of those of us who move from place to place. She is an incessantly positive artist and she profoundly believes in art as a tool to create the social change that can lead us to thoughtful actions\, and the bettering of ourselves and our communities. UID:144223-21894910@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Ambassadors,Arts And Ideas In The Humanities,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,Culture,Free,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,multicultural,Social Impact,social justice,visual arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890607@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T100358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum. UID:142791-21891553@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T090011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:GalleryDAAS Presents: Archives of Resistance: Visuals and Voices from Carceral State Project Research DESCRIPTION:Opening December 8\, 2025 and running through January 2026\nGalleryDAAS| Haven Hall| G648| Monday - Friday 10-4pm\n\nThis exhibit showcases stories of resistance\, resilience\, and hope\, in the face of mass incarceration\, police violence\, immigrant detention\, and systematic racial criminalization. Archives of Resistance presents art\, prisoner correspondence\, research publications\, and archival documentation produced by the component projects of the Carceral State Project. These include: The Reckoning Project\, Immigrant Justice Lab\, Black & Pink at SPH\, ICE in the Heartland\, Critical Carceral Visualities\, Policing & Social Justice HistoryLab\, and Confronting Conditions of Confinement and Resistance. Artwork made by people in prison through Prison Creative Arts Project workshops is also on display. \n\nThe U-M Carceral State Project\, housed within the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, brings impacted communities and advocacy organizations together with researchers from the University of Michigan. The CSP was first organized in 2018 and has since grown to involve over a dozen community and campus partners\, many graduate students\, and more than 400 undergraduate researchers. \n\nThrough public scholarship\, creative expression\, multimedia storytelling\, and archival documentation\, we highlight the lived experiences and persistent resistance of those impacted by criminalization\, policing\, incarceration\, immigrant detention\, and other forms of carceral control in the state of Michigan and beyond. The work presented in this exhibit represents only a sliver of the extensive research\, art\, advocacy\, public engagement\, and other products generated by the Carceral State Project over the years. UID:142351-21890705@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142351 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,african and afroamerican studies,Art,Exhibition,History,Law,Local Issues,Political Science,Race,Racism LOCATION:Haven Hall - GalleryDAAS, G648 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T152529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:142655-21891266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142655 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T102201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000) DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu. UID:144249-21894992@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)\nPhase 2 Curatorial Statement\n\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Sally Clegg (entry pillar)\nCurated by CYNK Studios: Kim Karlsrud (courtyard pillar)\n\nArtists Sally Clegg and Kim Karlsrud wrap the Division Street pillars in highly site-specific ornament unearthed from the overlooked margins of Ann Arbor. On the Courtyard pillar\, Karlsrud scales up photographs of objects found in liminal spaces surrounding campus buildings on Green Road\, which the artist has encrusted in road salt. On the entryway pillar\, Clegg zooms in on tiny fragments of found material from UMich’s famous “rock” to celebrate nearly seven decades of student art and activism. Both artists uplift aggregate of local human activity to reveal tiny worlds of found form. \n\nSally Clegg: Sentimentary Rock\nSentimentary Rock is a composition of paint slag collected from the UMich rock monument at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street. This colorful composite material has been accumulating at the base of the iconic limestone boulder since the mid 1950’s\, when students began a tradition of painting it in acts of protest\, creativity\, and ritual\, sometimes multiple times per week. Akin to byproducts of industry such as “Fordite” (collectable chunks of automotive overspray sometimes called ‘Detroit agate’)\, Sentimentary Rock includes thousands of layers\, each dripped from a palimpsestic public proclamation. When processed\, sculpted\, sealed\, assembled\, and macro-photographed\, the result is this enlarged array of tiny gems\, intended to celebrate the indissoluble student voice. \n\nKim Karlsrud: What Amasses\nWhat Amasses is an assemblage of everyday found objects collected within the Miller Creek watershed\, an urbanized drainage system that encompasses much of the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. Selected objects were immersed in a road salt solution\, allowing delicate crystalline formations to emerge. Road salt is a common material input into these hydrological networks during the winter months and exists in multiple states of refinement\, expression\, coherence\, and fragmentation. Each object was then arranged\, photographed\, and enlarged to recontextualize these materials in ways that invite deeper reflections on how infrastructure and human agency blur notions of the natural and the artificial. \nArtist Statements/Bios\n\nSally Clegg \nSally Clegg is an artist and educator from Pelham\, Massachusetts. Her studio practice is rooted in sculpture and expanded printmaking\, stemming from a fascination with human efforts to make meaning from our relationships to objects. Clegg integrates history\, popular culture\, literature and philosophy as material for artmaking\, leveraging personal anecdote and humor to reveal the complexity\, absurdity\, and theoretical richness at play in our connections to things and to ourselves. \n\nClegg holds an MFA in Art from The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design\, and a BA in Art & English from Goucher College. She has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and her work can be found in permanent collections at Yale University\, The New York Public Library\, and elsewhere. Her artwork and writing has appeared in ASAP/Journal\, BOMB Magazine\, Sculpture Magazine\, and Hyperallergic. She is a lecturer in Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Website / Instagram\n\n\nKim Karlsrud \nKim Karlsrud is the co-founder of Commonstudio\, a collaborative creative practice that develops socio-ecological and spatial interventions\, installations\, and initiatives working with and within urban landscapes. Her work explores the space between art and design\, and is grounded in the concept of the “commons\,” that which is shared\, as well as that which is ordinary\, banal\, and commonplace.\n\nKarlsrud completed her undergraduate degree in Product Design from Otis College of Art and Design and an MFA in Art from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Visiting Professor in the College of Design at the University of Oregon\, teaching across Art and Landscape Architecture departments. She jointly received the 2014-15 Prince Charitable Trust Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture\, was a 2017 resident at the Headlands Center for the Arts\, and is the 2025-26 Fuller Fieldscape Fellow. Website / Instagram UID:138032-21881284@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138032 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T063125 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Internship Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here:https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1878485Are you ready to start searching for a great internship? Do you have a few ideas\, but you’re not sure where to get started? Let's talk about search strategy!! Get real-time\, personalized support by checking out the in person Internship Lab. You’ll be guided by one of our Career Coaches who hasdesigned this experience to provide you strategies\, tools\, and motivation to get on the right track with searching for internships. Chat with folks from the University Career Center to explore Handshake\,the University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) and to learn about other tools you can use to build a great job/internship search strategy. **If you're not sure what you're interested in\, consider making an \"Exploring Major/Career Option\" appointment to get started clarifying your interests with a career coach in a 1-on-1 setting. Recent Grads: If you are an alumni\, you will not be able to access the link due the University’s policy of discontinuing alumni Zoom accounts 30 days after graduation. Please contact careercenter@umich.edu with the subject line“Recent Grad Help” to receive either a recording of the session or tobe set up with a 1:1. Include the name of the workshop/event in your email.#UCC UID:143012-21891945@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143012 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T104150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Quantum Research Institute | Quantum computers and their potential to enable scientific discovery DESCRIPTION:In-person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project\, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109\, USA\, PML2000\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/98530700330?jst=2\n\nAbstract:\nQuantum technologies are advancing rapidly with a pathway to scientific discovery and quantum utility by 2030 for the Department of Energy community. Harnessing quantum technologies as they scale up will require next-generation software and integration with HPC and AI. Software frameworks to couple HPC and AI to quantum computers\, as well as connecting end users to such a hybrid computing environment will be essential to ensure the technology can be harnessed optimally to deliver on industry and scientific discovery needs. I will show research progress and discuss the opportunities for scientific advantage for quantum technologies and potential pathways to integrate HPC\, AI and networking.\n\nShort bio:\nBert de Jong is the Director of the Quantum Systems Accelerator\, which is part of the National Quantum Initiative. Additionally\, de Jong is the Team Director of the Accelerated Research for Quantum Computing (ARQC) Team MACH-Q\, funded by DOE ASCR\, which focuses on developing software stacks for near-term quantum computing devices. Additionally\, de Jong has a program in AI and machine learning to understand biomolecular processes\, and discover new materials and molecular crystals for gas adsorption. de Jong serves as the Department Head for Computational Sciences and leads the Applied Computing for Scientific Discovery Group. This group advances scientific computing by developing and enhancing applications in key disciplines\, as well as developing HPC\, quantum and AI tools and libraries for addressing general problems in computational science. UID:142256-21890276@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142256 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Computer Science And Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering And Computer Science,Physics,Quantum,Quantum Computing,Quantum Science LOCATION:Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project - PML2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T113303 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T153000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC - Winter Engineering Career Fair DESCRIPTION:The Winter Engineering Career Fair will be held on Thursday\, January 29 from 11:30 AM-3:30 PM. This event is intended to help employers connect with students studying programs offered through the College of Engineering\, as well as LSA Computer Science and Data Science\, for full-time\, internship and co-op employment opportunities. \n\nInteractions with employers will be on a first come first served basis on the day of the event.\n\nAdditional event details are available in Career Forge or Career Fair Plus. You can access Career Fair Plus via a web browser or the app (Google Play or Apple App Store). Be sure to search for “University of Michigan Engineering”.\n\nInteractive booth maps will be available through the CF+ app. UID:143183-21892398@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143183 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T121651 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T123000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:[Cancelled] Carillon Lesson\, open to public observation DESCRIPTION:*This event has been cancelled due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.*\n\nThe Charles Baird Carillon is an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:143725-21893715@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143725 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T181637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\n\nOpening Reception: January 23\, 2026\, 4:30 to 5:30 pm\n\nOpen January 27 – February 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:144060-21894599@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144060 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251210T144655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CJS Noon Lecture Series | Three Questions for Japan in Michigan: Where\, Who\, and What? An Analysis of Japan’s Presence and Contributions to Michigan by the New Consul General of Japan in Detroit DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010\, Weiser Hall\, and virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at https://myumi.ch/D8Ay1\n \n The Consul General of Japan in Detroit\, Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori\, will share insights into Japan’s presence and contributions in Michigan. From business and industry to cultural exchange and community connections\, Consul General Kishimori will explore how Japan and Michigan continue to shape one another through shared partnerships and people-to-people ties.\n \n Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori assumed his role as Consul General of Japan in Detroit in December 2024. Since joining Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 1987\, Consul General Kishimori has held key positions in Japan and abroad. His extensive experience includes roles in Thailand\, Egypt\, and the United Nations\, where he contributed significantly to Japan’s global engagements. From 2019 to 2022\, he worked as senior advisor and director for the Japan Unit at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York. Most recently\, he served as deputy consul-general at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.\n\n*Accomodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:142523-21891072@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142523 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Business,International Affairs,japan,Japanese Studies LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T132429 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Conversations with an Elected Official - Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for another iteration of Conversations with an Elected Official - Water Resources Commissioner where we will be talking about what this elected office does\, how the official got into local politics\, and answer questions direct from constituents like you! \n\nHosted in the Ginsberg Center Commons on January 29th from 12pm-1pm. We will be talking with Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner Gretchen Driskell. \n\nBe on the lookout for additional events throughout the year featuring other local elected officials! UID:143834-21894110@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Civic Learning,Free,Washtenaw County LOCATION:Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T124948 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:DCMB Tools and Technology Seminar by Haoran Li DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nRNA sequencing has been widely applied for gene isoform quantification\, but limitations exist in quantifying isoforms of complex genes accurately\, especially for short reads. Here we identify genes that are difficult to quantify accurately with short reads and illustrate the information benefit of using long reads to quantify these regions. We present miniQuant\, which ranks genes with quantification errors caused by the ambiguity of read alignments and integrates the complementary strengths of long reads and short reads with optimal combination in a gene- and data-specific manner to achieve more accurate quantification. These results are supported by rigorous mathematical proofs\, validated with a wide range of simulation data\, experimental validations and more than 17\,000 public datasets from GTEx\, TCGA and ENCODE consortia. We demonstrate miniQuant can uncover isoform switches during the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells to pharyngeal endoderm and primordial germ cell-like cells.\n\nAbout the DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar Series\n\nThe DCMB Tools and Technology Seminar Series is held in Medical Science Building 1 (MS1)\, Room 4B700\, each Thursday at 12pm EST. Each seminar highlights a computational tool\, technology\, or methodology that is under development or in current use and is of special interest to DCMB and University researchers. Presenters are U-M researchers and students.\n\nThese seminars are live-streamed and recorded and made available for future viewing via the DCMB YouTube Channel UID:143191-21892406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143191 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Bioinformatics,Biology,Biosciences,Life Science,Research LOCATION:Medical Science Unit I - Room 4B700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894405@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T112055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SMTD Accessibility Initiative DESCRIPTION:The SMTD Accessibility Initiative\, through the Office for Faculty Development\, is pleased to partner with the Disability Equity Office to present the Accessbility in Action workshop for SMTD faculty and staff.  UID:142268-21890302@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142268 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays\, 12-5 pm\nFridays\, 12-5 pm UID:138950-21884300@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T181655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T124500 SUMMARY:Performance:Division Street Pipes DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 30-minute organ recital by Takeshi Nagayasu and Alex Sheng\, secondary students of Caroline Robinson.\n\nDivision Street Pipes concerts features talented students and faculty of the U-M Organ Department on Thursdays at 12:15pm on the Richards-Fowkes organ at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. These 30-minute performances are free and open to the public\, and audience members are invited to enjoy their lunch while listening. \n\nThe series is co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Organ Department and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in an effort to bring organ music to local audiences while connecting U-M organ students with the wider community. Concerts offer attendees the opportunity to hear the versatility of the pipe organ beyond a worship setting. The Winter 2026 concert series begins on January 15 and it will continue weekly through April 16 (with the exception of April 2). UID:143726-21893716@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143726 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T104411 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to the Linux Command Line DESCRIPTION:This remote course will familiarize students with the basics of accessing and interacting with Linux computers using the GNU/Linux operating system’s Bash shell\, also generically referred to as “the command line”.\n\nTopics include:\n- a brief overview of Linux\n- the Bash shell\n- navigating the file system\n- basic commands\n- shell redirection\n- permissions\n- processes\n- the command environment.\n\nThe workshop will also provide a quick introduction to nano a simple text editor that will be used in subsequent workshops to edit files.\n\nPrerequisites: none.\n\nFor more information about the instructors and course preparation materials\, please visit: https://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/introduction-to-the-linux-command-line-60-2/ UID:126737-21867350@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/126737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Academic Technology At Michigan,Applications,Arc,Arc-ts,Computational Science,computer science,computing,Data Science,engineering,Faculty,Free,Generative Ai,Great Lakes Cluster,High Performance Computing,Hpc,Information and Technology,interdisciplinary,Research,Virtual,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T121438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Foundations of Modern Physics (FOMP) | Can a scientific field survive on pursuit-worthiness alone? DESCRIPTION:Most recent theories in fundamental physics have remained without empirical confirmation of their core characteristic predictions for very long periods of time. Examples range from theories of quantum gravity such as string theory\, over cosmological theories such as inflation\, to BSM theories such as low energy supersymmetry. In some cases\, high hopes of discovery were not fulfilled or announcements of discovery turned out ill-founded. One response to this series of disappointments\, both in physics and the philosophy of physics\, has been an endorsement of scientific agnosticism. In experimental physics\, this position amounts to emphasizing experimental strategies that are as little theory driven as possible. In theoretical physics\, it amounts to avoiding any open declaration of trust in their theory by those working on theories that have not found conclusive empirical testing. In the philosophy of science\, it amounts to focusing on reasons for a theory’s pursuit-worthiness rather than arguments for its viability.\n\nIn this talk\, I aim to show that the described tendency is based on a misreading of the recent history of physics\, is conceptually unsatisfactory\, and may\, in the long run\, carry serious risks for fundamental physics. Based on the presented reasoning\, I propose an alternative perspective on the current situation in fundamental physics.\n\nContact: Francisco Calderón\, fcalder@umich.edu UID:144183-21894807@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144183 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Angell Hall - 2271 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T181644 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T135000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Carillon Lesson\, open to public observation DESCRIPTION:In place of a regular recital\, the public is welcome to visit and observe as students take a lesson on the carillon led by Prof. Tiffany Ng.\n\nThe Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon is an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:143727-21893717@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143727 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251201T162504 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:MICDE - Mechanical Engineering Seminar - Elif Ertekin\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Predictive materials simulation has long been rooted in first-principles descriptions of physical mechanisms\, grounded in quantum mechanics but limited by tractable length scales\, sampling challenges\, and the accuracy-cost tradeoff. Today\, machine-learning methods seek to transform materials science by revealing patterns in data extending beyond conventional modeling. My talk will explore how these two paradigms\, mechanistic simulation and data-driven learning\, can act synergistically to accelerate materials discovery and understanding. I will begin by outlining what first-principles simulations can currently achieve and where their limitations arise\, using examples from our work in thermoelectrics\, wide-band-gap semiconductors\, ion-transport materials\, and structural alloys. Building on this foundation\, I will show how machine-learning approaches\, when designed with materials-specific considerations such as symmetries and invariances\, can enhance traditional methods. Examples include symmetry-aware generative models for inorganic crystalline solids and machine-learning solutions to the many-body electronic-structure problem that rival high-accuracy quantum methods. Together\, these examples highlight how integrating mechanisms and patterns can help advance predictive materials simulations.\n\n\nBio: Elif Ertekin is an Andersen Faculty Scholar\, Associate Professor\, and Associate Head for Graduate Programs in the Mechanical Science and Engineering Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a faculty affiliate of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL). Her research interests center on the theory and modeling of materials\, with an emphasis on probabilistic and stochastic methods. She focuses on developing a microscopic understanding of atomic and electronic-scale processes in materials\, with applications in thermal transport\, energy conversion\, and defect chemistry. She received BS degrees in Mathematics and in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Penn State\, a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley\, and she carried out post-doctoral work at the Berkeley Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Physics and a Divisional Associate Editor for Physical Review Letters. UID:142220-21890232@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142220 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Graduate Students,Mechanical Engineering,Micde Seminar,Michigan Engineering,Research,Science,seminar LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - 3213ABC CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T141237 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Vision Board Night at West Quad DESCRIPTION:Prepare for the year ahead with the South and West Quad Diversity Peer Educators by designing your own vision boards! Get creative\, enjoy free snacks\, and chat with others. UID:142929-21891818@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142929 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Community Engagement,Crafts,Social LOCATION:West Quadrangle - Asubuhi Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T142409 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Climate Change Advocacy and Engagement DESCRIPTION:In response to environmental challenges\, advocacy organizations are seeking optimal ways to increase public engagement. In this talk\, Prof. Hart will discuss how different message strategies may amplify or attenuate public engagement. Prof. Hart will first present findings from recent studies investigating how positive and negative sentiments in advocacy messages\, delivered via email and Facebook\, relate to public engagement. The studies reveal that for low-effort engagement\, positive sentiment is associated with more engagement. However\, for high-effort engagement\, negative sentiment is associated with more engagement\, whereas positive sentiment is associated with less. Prof. Hart will also share results from an experiment examining how news articles discussing climate change's unequal impacts\, based on race versus class\, affect beliefs and support for action. Overall\, White participants and those with high levels of symbolic racism had lower levels of belief and support when exposed to the race-focused condition. The results suggest that highlighting class-based climate disparities may be less prone to causing backfire effects. UID:143503-21893298@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143503 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Climate,Climate Change LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - West Conference Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T114049 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Culture\, History and Politics (CHiP) DESCRIPTION:- January 15: Cho Han\n- January 22: Marni Morse\n- January 29: Jiyeon Lee\n- February 5: Tess Hamilton\n- February 12: Álvaro Cabrera\n- February 19: Jarron Long\n- February 26: Xianni Zhang\n- March 12: Sarah Farr and Christian Castro-Martinez\n- March 19: Danyelle Reynolds\n- March 26: Vanessa Jiménez-Read\n- April 2: Abigail Skalka and Julieta Goldenberg\n- April 9: Eric Freeburg\n- April 16: TBD UID:143661-21893601@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143661 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T103427 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Real Analysis Reading Group DESCRIPTION:The Student Real Analysis Reading Group facilitated by Siwei Wang will meet every Thursday from 2:30–4:30 PM in East Hall 5822 from Thursday\, January 15 - April 16\, 2026. UID:143702-21893676@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143702 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:East Hall - 5822 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T152104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Learning What Matters: Neural Mechanisms of Flexible Navigation\nAbstract:\nGoal-directed navigation in a dynamic world requires quickly identifying important locations and adapting behavioral plans to new information. In this talk I will describe neural circuit mechanisms of rapid spatial learning and of adapting to new information to guide navigation. Identifying crucial locations in a new environment depends on neural computations that rapidly represent locations and connect location information to key outcomes like food\, however the mechanisms to trigger these computations at behaviorally relevant locations is not well understood. We find that inhibitory interneurons in hippocampal CA3 play a causal role in identifying and exploiting new food locations. Inhibitory interneurons in CA3 drastically reduce firing on approach to and in goal locations. Sparse optogenetic stimulation to prevent goal-related decreases in interneuron firing impaired learning of goal locations and disrupted neural representations of goal locations. These results reveal that goal-selective decreases in inhibitory activity enable learning important locations. Navigation also requires rapidly updating choices in the face of new information. In hippocampus and prefrontal cortex\, neural activity representing future goals is theorized to support navigation planning. Yet how prospective goal representations incorporate new\, pivotal information is unknown. Using virtual reality\, we precisely introduced new crucial information during navigation and recorded neural activity as mice flexibly adapted their planned destinations. We found that new information triggered increased prospective representations and reorganization to rapidly shift to the new choice. This prospective code updating depended on the degree of behavioral adaptation needed. These studies reveal new mechanisms by which animals rapidly learn crucial new locations and adapt to new information that requires updating navigation plans.\n\nBio:\nDr. Annabelle Singer is the McCamish Foundation Early Career Professor in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Her research seeks to understand how neural activity produces memories and regulates brain immune function\, with the goal of developing new therapies for brain disease. Dr. Singer’s work has shown that coordinated electrical activity across hippocampal neurons encodes memories and fails in models of Alzheimer’s disease. She discovered that driving specific patterns of neural activity\, such as gamma oscillations\, reduces Alzheimer’s pathology and alters brain immune function. Using non-invasive sensory stimulation\, she is translating these discoveries from rodents to humans to pioneer radically new treatments for disease.\n\nDr. Singer is a Packard Fellow\, Kavli Fellow\, and recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s Gilbreth Lectureship\, the Society for Neuroscience’s Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award\, and the American Neurological Association’s Derek Denny-Brown Young Neurological Scholar Award. Her discoveries have inspired more than 20 clinical trials of brain stimulation across multiple diseases and have been featured on PBS\, Nature News\, Quanta Magazine\, The New York Times\, Radiolab\, and multiple documentaries. Dr. Singer trained as a postdoctoral fellow in Ed Boyden’s Synthetic Neurobiology Group at MIT and earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at UCSF. UID:143328-21892907@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143328 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Bioninterfaces,Biosciences,Biotechnology,bme,engineer,engineering,Medicine,Michigan Engineering,seminar LOCATION:Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) - 1130 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250805T113918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Hopwood Tea DESCRIPTION:Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and refreshments in a beautiful\, book-filled space. Check out a book from the Hopwood library or engage with other readers and writers. All are welcome. UID:136054-21877786@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136054 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ann Arbor,Books,Creative Writing,English Language And Literature,Food,Free,Graduate Students,Hopwood Program,Literary Arts,Literature,The Helen Zell Writers' Program,Undergraduate Students,Well-being,Writing LOCATION:Angell Hall - 1176 (Hopwood Room) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T181631 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Participatory Storytelling & Theater Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Center for World Performance Studies welcomes guest artists Ova Saopeng and Stephanie “Soultree” Camba from TeAda Productions\, the Los Angeles-based nomadic theater rooted in the stories of immigrants\, refugees and indigenous peoples for a week-long residency.\n\nAt this workshop\, come play in a safe and fun environment and discover the untapped capability of your voice\, body and imagination. Through theater and storytelling techniques the TeAda Methodology instills mindfulness\, builds teamwork\, and explores cultural connections. TeAda approaches this process by honoring each person individually as a community collectively. This workshop will fine tune your listening\, observational and performance skills. Participants will be encouraged to engage\, move and share. No experience necessary!\n\nWorkshop Location: Walgreen Drama Center\, Studio 2 (1435-WDC)\n\nWorkshop participants are invited to join TeAda Co-Artistic Director\, Ova Saopeng\, and Stephanie “Soultree” Camba\, Diaspora Programs and Operations Director\, for conversation and pizza following the open workshop. \n\nPizza & Dialogue with TeAda Artists at 5:30 pm / Location: Dance Building\, Conference Room\n\n*If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event\, please contact the Center for World Performance Studies at cwps.information@umich.edu at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.* UID:143341-21892930@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143341 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,Diversity,Free,Interdisciplinary,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater,Workshop LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T083417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T162000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:The Department of Astronomy 2025-2026 Colloquium Series Presents: DESCRIPTION:Erik’s Title: Addressing Type Ia Supernova Systematics in the Era of Precision Cosmology\n\nAbstract: Various cosmological parameters such as H0 and S8 measured using Type Ia Supernovae (SNe Ia) have been shown to be in tension with measurements from the early universe. I look to improve cosmological parameter measurements and test the limits of SNe Ia by focusing on some of the top systematics for SN Ia cosmology: (i) intrinsic scatter\, by leveraging the near-infrared (NIR) and (ii) peculiar velocities\, by leveraging galaxy groups. With the DEHVILS sample\, one of the largest uniform NIR samples of SN Ia light curves\, I take advantage of the fact that NIR light is less affected by dust to better characterize intrinsic scatter. Using the low-redshift sample from Pantheon+ combined with a pilot program using the AAT spectrograph\, I demonstrate the benefits for averaging the redshifts of galaxy groups to correct for peculiar velocities and motivate a future full scale analysis using redshifts from DESI as well as 4MOST. With the impending arrival of both the Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time\, which we show will greatly benefit from accounting for peculiar velocities\, and the Roman Space Telescope\, which will observe in the NIR and need a well understood low-redshift anchor SN sample\, we encourage an increased effort to define more galaxy groups and further analysis on SNe Ia in the NIR.\n\nNicholas’s Title: Mapping the high redshift universe with HI: towards a more complete picture of Cosmic Dawn\n\nAbstract: Next-generation radio telescopes promise to revolutionize our understanding of early structure formation by using the 21cm line from neutral hydrogen as a tomographic tracer. In particular\, they have the potential to probe deep into the Epoch of Reionization and Cosmic Dawn\, constraining the radiative processes of the first stars and galaxies. In this talk\, I'll present an overview of 21cm cosmology and discuss recent results from 21cm radio telescopes in constraining the astrophysics of Cosmic Dawn\, and will discuss near-term opportunities ahead of us as next-gen\, multi-wavelength telescopes aim to paint a more complete picture of Cosmic Dawn. UID:144747-21895804@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144747 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:astronomy,astrophysics LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260125T200801 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Learning Seminar: Matroids I DESCRIPTION:Introduce the theory of matroids\, covering in particular the following: basic definitions\; duality\; representable\, (co)graphic\, and regular matroids\; examples. UID:144452-21895378@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144452 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250812T084637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T220000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge DESCRIPTION:The application window for the 2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday\, January 7!\n\nABOUT\nLeadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis\, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as they unfold\, while leveraging the expertise of communication coaches\, faculty\, and a board of directors made up of esteemed U-M alumni\, to prepare for a press conference attended by real members of the media.\n\nLCC is open to ALL U-M students. There are two levels of competition—graduate and undergraduate. Two undergraduate teams and two graduate teams will receive a scholarship\, split among participants. In addition to the competition\, there will be educational workshops\, a networking session\, and access to the Big House field.\n\nDon't miss out on this amazing\, one-of-a-kind opportunity! Apply by January 21.\n\nAGENDA\nThursday\, January 29\, approx. 4–10 PM\nMichigan Ross\n\nFriday\, January 30\, approx. 9 AM–5 PM\nJack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium\n• Boardroom Presentation: Teams will be assigned a 55-minute window to present to\, and receive feedback from\, a board of directors in the morning or early afternoon\n• Press Conference: The final round of competition begins at 3 PM and ends by 5 PM\nSee the full agenda on our website.\n\nTIME COMMITMENT\nApproximately 10 hours over 2 days\n\nQuestions? Email Sanger at rossleaders@umich.edu. UID:137308-21880117@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137308 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Networking,Personal Development,Professional Development,Scholarship,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ross School of Business CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251203T153448 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:DISCO Network Presents: Black Boys and the Future of Technology DESCRIPTION:Can technology improve the lives of Black boys? Recently\, new reports\, with familiar conclusions\, discuss the way Black boys continue to fall behind\, which is partially responsible for shrinking enrollments of Black men in college. Particularly striking are the declining numbers at HBCUs. In turning this conversation away from negative reporting toward positive action\, we will explore the ways technology can intervene and provide new opportunities\, pathways\, and platforms for Black boys to thrive.\n\nThis event is open to the public\, and we encourage all interested faculty\, graduate students\, and undergraduate students to attend. Refreshments will be provided to the first 100 attendees. \n\nA corresponding opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to enjoy coffee and conversation with the panelists will be available. Interested students may register for this session using the same form as the main event.\n\nAdvance registration is recommended: \n\nRegister to attend in person: https://myumi.ch/rAPWj\nRegister to attend on Zoom: https://myumi.ch/bVq6V\n\nMeet the Panelists \n\nJonathan Cropper is a respected brand strategist\, global creative director\, educator\, and futurist. He is the co-founder of the prestigious Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program\, supported by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures\, and founder of Futurlogic Advanced Concepts\, a highly confidential business development\, design\, and branding studio. Jon has designed and implemented innovation strategies for many global brands\, and sits on multiple startup boards as an angel investor and advisor. Most recently\, he was the Head of Global Real Estate\, Aviation & Marine Partnerships for Aston Martin Lagonda.\n\nKareem Edouard is an Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies at the School of Education at Drexel University and co-Director of The Informal Learning Linking Engineering Science & Technology (ILLEST) Lab. His research interests lie in understanding the intersectionality of race and culture and STEAM engagement for students of color. His goal is to motivate Black students to pursue STEAM learning through culturally relevant informal STEM programs. His current research focuses on equity and access in the maker movement for Black student participants. In addition to his scholarly work\, Kareem is also a media consultant for The Ole Greens Group. Dr. Edouard consults with various entities like: PBS KIDS\, YouTube/Google\, GBH KIDS\, etc.\, with a focus on creative and content development emphasizing culture and inclusion and learning strategies.\n\nJohn Pasmore is the founder and CEO or Latimer.AI\, an Artificial Intelligence company built to be the premier Large Language Model focused on accurate historical information and bias-free interaction for Black and Brown audiences and anyone who values precision in their data. He recently served as a partner at the Family Office\, TRS Capital and at Movita Organics\, an organic supplement company led by filmmaker and social activist\, Tonya Lewis Lee. John sits on the Board of Directors of Outward Bound USA. \n\nMeet the Moderator\n\nRayvon Fouché holds a joint appointment as Professor of Communication Studies and Professor in the Medill School of Journalism\, Media\, and Integrative Marketing Communications. He authored or edited Black Inventors in the Age of Segregation (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2003)\, Appropriating Technology: Vernacular Science and Social Power (University of Minnesota Press\, 2004)\, Technology Studies (Sage Publications\, 2008)\, the 4th Edition of the Handbook of Science & Technology Studies (MIT Press\, 2016)\, and Game Changer: The Technoscientific Revolution in Sports (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2017).\n\nWe want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate or would like help filling out the RSVP form\, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu. UID:136365-21878586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136365 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:African American,african and african american studies,Digital Culture,digital humanities,Digital Studies,Digital Studies Institute,Education LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T152052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:DISCO Network Presents: Black Boys and the Future of Technology DESCRIPTION:We want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART captioning services will be provided for the panel conversation. If you anticipate needing additional accommodations to participate or would like help filling out the RSVP form\, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu. UID:136366-21878587@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136366 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser Hall 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T112441 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Thursday Seminar Series - The evolutionary implications of ecological interactions: lessons from agent-based models DESCRIPTION:Seminar Summary - Eco-evolutionary feedbacks play a powerful role in shaping the trajectory of change in ecological communities. Developing general theory to predict these trajectories would enable a wide variety of innovations in fields ranging from evolutionary medicine to agriculture. I will discuss two vignettes from my lab's work towards developing this theory. First\, a critical step is identifying the ecological interactions that are currently occurring. To this end\, we are exploring the possibility of identifying game theoretic interactions among cancer cells via spatial pattern analysis. A necessary second component is predicting how co-evolution will shape ecological interactions over time. We are studying this problem in the context of host-endosymbiont co-evolution\, using an agent-based computational model. Specifically\, I will present our results on the impact of partner choice on the de novo evolution and stability of mutualism\, and how this impact is affected by the mutational landscape of the trait governing partner choice. UID:143476-21893252@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143476 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ecology,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Environment,evolutionary biology,seminar LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1060 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T144422 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EIHS Lecture: Fathers and Sons: An Antigenealogy of Loyalism and Empire DESCRIPTION:Born to an Anglicized Dutch family in Albany\, NY\, Jacob Glen Cuyler (1773-1854) became a child of revolutionary exile. This colonial North American has long frequented histories of the early British Cape Colony in southern Africa. In South Africa\, Cuyler would for a time become a symbol\, for British humanitarians\, of settler oppressions\, and a symbol\, for Afrikaner nationalists\, of British oppressions. This paper closely examines two of his unpublished writings to extract a transoceanic story of colonialism\, loyalism and the effects of the American Revolution. In keeping with this year’s Eisenberg Institute theme\, this paper places one man and his shattered family at the center of struggles for order in the disorderly world of revolution\, imperial expansion\, and global war.\n\nGreg Dowd (History and American Culture [AC]) is past Associate Dean for the Humanities\, past chair of AC\, and past Director of Native American Studies. His several published books and many articles explore the history of the Native North American East before 1850\, but he has also touched on the history of South Africa\, where he was a Fulbright fellow (1994) and a research fellow (2015-2016) at the University of the Witwatersrand. He has had several fellowships and his current work is supported in part by the Michigan Humanities Award. He has won two teaching awards. He has worked for tribes in a treaty rights case. He received his Ph.D. in History at Princeton University (1986) and his BA in History from the University of Connecticut (1978).\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:141692-21889189@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141692 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Africa,History,Humanities,International LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T152053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:InSPIRE DESCRIPTION:The Interdisciplinary Science and Policy Initiative for Research Engagement (InSPIRE) is a student-run workshop for graduate students interested in engaging with science and technology policy issues.  UID:138943-21885373@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138943 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Weiser Hall, 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T094954 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Resurgo Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Institute for the Humanities for a strolling reception with Stephen McGee\, director of the new film *Resurgo: The Rise From Within*. McGee will share behind-the-scenes insights about the making of the film and Detroit’s inspiring rebirth. There will also be a drawing for 20 attendees to receive a ticket to see the film and light refreshments will be served.\n\n*Resurgo* will be shown on the big screen at the Michigan Theater on Friday\, January 30 at 7pm. If you're not one of the lucky winners of the drawing\, tickets are available for purchase at https://marquee-arts.org/event-page/tickets/?showingId=982540.\n\nAbout the film: Detroit\, once defined by its iconic ruins like Michigan Central Station and the famed $1 house\, has transformed into one of the greatest comeback stories of our time. This stunning cinematic portrait showcases director Stephen McGee’s 20-year journey documenting the city’s evolution\, drawn from an extraordinary archive of more than 3 million photographs and thousands of hours of footage.\n\nViewers frequently describe the film as transformative\, reshaping their understanding of Detroit and revealing stories rarely seen in mainstream media. With its blend of historical archive\, artistic voice\, and lived experience\, *Resurgo *is not only documenting a city’s evolution but contributing to it. The project stands poised to influence how Detroit is perceived for years to come\, marking it as one of the most significant and emotionally resonant films to emerge from the region in decades.\n\n*Stephen McGhee is a 2x Emmy Award winning director and photographer and runs a creative production company specializing in unique cinematography and storytelling. He is based in Detroit\, MI. * UID:143498-21893295@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143498 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Detroit,Film,History,Humanities,Photography LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities lobby and Osterman Common Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T115216 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Winter Tour at The Clements Library DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the history of the Clements Library\, its programs\, and collections. Highlights include Benjamin West's iconic painting \"Death of General Wolfe\,\" a Revolutionary War-era trunk that once housed General Thomas Gage's papers\, and the current exhibit\, “Revolutionary Paine.”\n\nArrive at our North Entrance to check-in for your tour. This entrance is accessible and an elevator is available to move between floors.\n\nWe want to ensure full participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote that\, please let us know. UID:144760-21895822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144760 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:american history,Books,Exhibit,history,In Person,Library,William L Clements LOCATION:William Clements Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T181618 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T183000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Roger Mathew Grant: \"The Colonial Galant Style: Eighteenth-Century Music from Chiquitania\, Bolivia\" DESCRIPTION:The Department of Music Theory hosts guest scholar Roger Mathew Grant (Wesleyan University) as part of the Carrigan Lecture Series. Free and open to the public. \n\nABSTRACT: During the middle decades of the eighteenth century\, Indigenous musicians in rural South America created a distinctive musical style music under conditions of Jesuit colonization. These musicians had been forcibly relocated to mission communities in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru\, which is now eastern Bolivia. There\, they participated in vibrant scenes of choral and orchestral performance\; they trained and retrained each other in apprenticeship systems of singing\, conducting\, composition\, and instrument building. Today a substantial corpus of their music is preserved in Bolivian archives. The extant repertoire includes several large-scale operas and liturgical compositions attributed to teams of Indigenous composers. In this talk\, I offer a systematic analysis of this repertoire and its distinctive style\, which I call “colonial galant.” I argue\, first\, how the style of this repertoire is genuinely galant and very much a part of the eighteenth-century European intellectual and aesthetic movement that shares that name. I also define the colonial galant style as a distinct sub-set of the galant and demonstrate its particular features. I hope to show that close scrutiny of this colonial repertoire can help us reframe the historiography of eighteenth-century European music.\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nROGER MATHEW GRANT is a music theorist and cultural historian whose research focuses on eighteenth-century music\, affect theory\, and the history of music theory. He is the author of two award-winning books\, *Peculiar Attunements: How Affect Theory Turned Musical* and *Beating Time and Measuring Music in the Early Modern Era*. His journal articles have appeared in venues such as *Critical Inquiry*\, *Representations*\, *Music Theory Spectrum*\, and the *Journal of the American Musicological Society*. Currently\, he is at work on a new book examining eighteenth-century Indigenous compositions from Jesuit missions in Bolivia. At Wesleyan University\, Roger serves as Professor of Music\, Dean of Arts and Humanities\, and Deputy Provost. He was also recently named a Guggenheim Fellow. UID:142622-21891230@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142622 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Culture,Free,Lecture,North Campus,Research,Scholarship,Talk LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Watkins Lecture Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T102420 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Information Session about U-M Biological Station Courses and Undergraduate Research DESCRIPTION:Students are invited to an Information Session on Zoom to learn about field-based courses being taught at the University of Michigan Biological Station in northern Michigan along Douglas Lake during the four-week spring and summer terms in 2026. They'll also learn about Undergraduate Research Fellowships.\n\nUMBS is hosting a virtual Information Session 5 p.m. Thursday\, Jan. 29\, 2026. Registration is required for the Zoom meeting.\n\nUMBS staff and alumni will answer questions about the historic field station\, course credits\, research opportunities and the life-changing experience of being immersed in nature.\n\nUMBS welcomes all majors. No prior field experience is required. All students can be considered for UMBS scholarship funding and fellowships\, including guest and international students.\n\nThe University of Michigan Biological Station serves as a gathering place to learn from the natural world\, advance research and education\, and inspire action. We leverage over a century of research and transformative experiences to drive discoveries and solutions to benefit Michigan and beyond.\n\nOur vast campus engages all of the senses. Its remote\, natural setting nurtures deep thought and scientific discovery.\n\nFounded in 1909\, UMBS supports long-term research and education through immersive\, field-based courses and features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for data collection and analysis to help any field researcher be productive. It is where students and scientists from across the globe live and work as a community to learn from the place. UID:141831-21889472@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141831 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Biological Station,Bsbsigns LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T162051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:SMTD Dual Degree Social Mixer - Welcome Back SMTD! DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year! Catch up with fellow SMTD Dual Degree students and create your 2026 vision board. This event is open to all\, and is meant to be a community building opportunity through the lens of Dual Degree student experiences at SMTD. Food and Beverages will be provided. UID:143405-21893098@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143405 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T085813 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Burns & McDonnell Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:1/29/2025 | 5:30 pm | EECS 1311 (FOOD PROVIDED: Panera)\nMajors: Chemical Engineering\, Civil Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Environmental Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full-time\, Intern\, Co-op\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nAt Burns & McDonnell\, our engineers\, construction professionals\, architects\, planners\, technologists and scientists do more than plan\, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — our team partners with you on the toughest challenges\, constantly working to make the world an amazing place. Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm\, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. That means we think like owners\, working through each challenge until it’s resolved\, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. UID:143111-21892159@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143111 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Chemical Engineering,Civil and Environmental Engineering,College Of Engineering,Corporate,Corporate Event,Electrical Engineering,Engineering,Food,Free,free food,Graduate,Graduate Students,In Person,Internship,Mechanical Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Networking,north campus,Professional Development,Recruiting,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251218T151340 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ninth Annual King Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Assembly Hall at Rackham Graduate School for an evening of powerful storytelling. Rackham graduate students will take the stage and tell stories that weave together their lived experience\, scholarly work\, and reflections on this year’s MLK Symposium theme.\n\n2026 MLK Symposium Theme:\n“Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice”\n\nThis year’s symposium explores the enduring pursuit of justice through the lens of perseverance\, courage\, and collective resolve. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s theological roots and his reflections on the Civil Rights Movement\, the theme echoes his 1967 address\, “Where Do We Go From Here?”\, in which he reminded us that the journey toward justice is marked by both profound challenges and unwavering hope.\n\nTo be unbowed and unbroken is to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us while refusing to yield to injustice today. It is a commitment to move forward with defiant hope—confronting discrimination not with resignation\, but with determination and belief in the possibility of meaningful change.\n\nThrough storytelling\, reflection\, and community\, this event invites attendees to engage deeply with these ideas and consider how justice\, resilience\, and hope continue to shape our collective path forward.\n\nEvent Agenda\n5:30 p.m. – Doors Open & Reception\n6:00 p.m. – Program Begins\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of stories\, dialogue\, and connection. UID:142922-21891809@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142922 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Assembly Hall, 4th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T160522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Penny Stamps Speaker Series - Julia Keefe and the Indigenous Big Band DESCRIPTION:For hundreds of years\, songs have been the vessels for stories\, lessons\, and prayers for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. One of the newest additions to this world is the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band\, which presented its very first concert in 2022. The band focuses on reimagined traditional melodies made famous by Indigenous jazz musicians from the past\, like singer Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and saxophonist Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke)\, as well as new works that push the genre forward.\n\nLed by the celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce)\, the ensemble brings charisma\, passion\, and purpose to every stage\, leaving audiences both inspired and educated. The band has quickly gained a reputation for deepening and challenging our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form known as jazz. The goals of the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band are to celebrate and continue that tradition\, to compose and perform new music inspired by traditional backgrounds\, and to create a community of like-minded peoples from all backgrounds to uplift the next generation of Indigenous jazz musicians.\n\nIndigenous jazz musicians\, ensembles\, and big bands have their place in the contemporary jazz world and jazz history. Following 19th-century federal policies to remove Indian children from their homes and indoctrinate them into European culture (Indian Boarding Schools)\, small ensembles and big bands began to flourish on reservations across the US and Canada in the first half of the Twentieth Century. Indigenous musicians started to ascend to celebrity with jazz as their medium – including Russell “Big Chief” Moore\, Mildred Bailey\, Oscar Pettiford\, and Jim Pepper – but were never duly credited as Indigenous visionaries in the genre. \n\nThe Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band reflects a wide range of Indigenous identities\, from South America to Canada\, Northeast to Southwest. Together\, they represent a long-silenced\, long-forgotten chapter of jazz history: the participation\, contribution\, innovation\, and legacy of Indigenous jazz musicians. This is a legacy that seasoned composers and arrangers Julia Keefe and co-founder Delbert Anderson (Diné) carry forward through original works inspired by songs and rhythms of their Native heritage\, reimagined through the language and stylings of jazz.\n\nPresented in partnership with the University Musical Society\, the talk will be followed by the band’s performance presented by UMS\, beginning at 8 PM. \n\nThis project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan.\n\nSeries presenting partners: Detroit PBS\, ALL ARTS\, and PBS Books. Media partner: Michigan Public. UID:142712-21891306@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142712 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T074511 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Seed Library Fabrication Station DESCRIPTION:Join the United Asian American Organizations (UAAO) and the U-M Seed Library to co-create the next generation of seed distribution systems on campus! Generously sponsored by LSA Sustainability\, these workshops will center on principles of upcycling to fabricate decorations and attachés for future seed library vending machines. Light fare will be served\, and registration is limited to 18 participants per session. No previous experience required. UID:144103-21894659@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144103 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Arts For All,Creative Reuse,planet blue,Sustainability LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - 100 (Gallery Lab) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T172052 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T181500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Beta Alpha Rho DESCRIPTION: UID:144409-21895313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144409 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T120102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting: Climate Quilting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Thursday from 6:00-7:00p for our crafting meeting! This semester we will be focusing on the Climate Change Quilt Project\, where we will be working as a club to make quilts to contribute to the larger movement that you can learn more about at climatechangequilt.com! All skills are welcome\, and even if you have never quilted before or are an expert\, there is a way that you can contribute and strengthen your quilitng skills! If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email vipsclub-admin@umich.edu \nTime: 6:00-7:00 pm\nLocation: North Campus Duderstadt Design Lab 1\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nInstagram: @vipsfund\nClimate Quilt Project Website: https://climatechangequilt.com/about\nLearn more about the Climate Quilt Project here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G_4l70H80wGlS1SZ-_H82wm_ArathcOH/view?usp=sharing UID:143040-21891973@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143040 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Duderstadt Design Lab 1 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T141528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:January WISE Night In DESCRIPTION:Join WISE for a dinner party with a side of professional development. Our undergraduate WISE Mentors will lead a short\, fun\, and productive activity designed to jump start your career/internship search\, followed by a delicious catered dinner to chill\, eat\, and make some new friends. January will feature Qdoba and guided intention-setting for the year. UID:143477-21893245@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143477 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T172053 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:M-CLIC presents: The \"CLIC-N-CUTZ\" Barbershop Series (1/29/26) DESCRIPTION:Men of Color Leading & Investing in Community (M-CLIC) presents: \"The CLIC-N-CUTZ\" Barbershop Series Topic: “Pathway to Success”Featuring Special Guest: Mr. Donald Walker\, Jr.\, Career Technical Education/Career Pathway Consultant & Professional Development Trainer\nWhat does success mean? Who gets to define it? How do you achieve it? Join us for an engaging discussion designed to help young men discover what success truly means to them and how to position themselves to achieve it. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights\, challenge expectations\, and start building YOUR unique pathway to success.\nAbout M-CLIC: M-CLIC is a university-wide mentorship initiative open to all participants of any race or gender who seek to engage and foster a stronger sense of community and support for men of color at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Event Highlight: M-CLIC's signature workshop\, the \"CLIC-N-CUTZ\" Barbershop Series\, a unique\, informative\, and safe-spaced barbershop experience. Beyond free haircuts and refreshments from local licensed barbers\, participants sit back and engage in trending topics and critical issues affecting men of color while brainstorming effective solutions to counteract some of today's stresses.M-CLIC - Conversation. Connection. Community. Culture.For more information\, visit our website at https://oami.umich.edu/m-clic/ or by email at MCLIC-info@umich.edu UID:144401-21895302@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144401 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Afro American Minority Lounge (Lower Level, South Quad) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251218T151340 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Ninth Annual King Talks DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Assembly Hall at Rackham Graduate School for an evening of powerful storytelling. Rackham graduate students will take the stage and tell stories that weave together their lived experience\, scholarly work\, and reflections on this year’s MLK Symposium theme.\n\n2026 MLK Symposium Theme:\n“Unbowed and Unbroken: The Enduring Struggle for Justice”\n\nThis year’s symposium explores the enduring pursuit of justice through the lens of perseverance\, courage\, and collective resolve. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s theological roots and his reflections on the Civil Rights Movement\, the theme echoes his 1967 address\, “Where Do We Go From Here?”\, in which he reminded us that the journey toward justice is marked by both profound challenges and unwavering hope.\n\nTo be unbowed and unbroken is to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us while refusing to yield to injustice today. It is a commitment to move forward with defiant hope—confronting discrimination not with resignation\, but with determination and belief in the possibility of meaningful change.\n\nThrough storytelling\, reflection\, and community\, this event invites attendees to engage deeply with these ideas and consider how justice\, resilience\, and hope continue to shape our collective path forward.\n\nEvent Agenda\n5:30 p.m. – Doors Open & Reception\n6:00 p.m. – Program Begins\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of stories\, dialogue\, and connection. UID:142922-21891810@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142922 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Livestream - Link to come CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T142910 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Cocoa & Composition at North Quad DESCRIPTION:Join the Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants for journaling\, scrapbooking\, and hot cocoa! UID:142646-21891253@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142646 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Crafts,housing,Social LOCATION:North Quad - Edward Said Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T181632 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:Informal Showing: TeAda Productions Residency DESCRIPTION:The Center for World Performance Studies welcomes guest artists Ova Saopeng and Stephanie “Soultree” Camba from TeAda Productions\, the Los Angeles-based nomadic theater rooted in the stories of immigrants\, refugees and indigenous peoples for a week-long residency.\n\nThis informal showing will feature TeAda artists sharing their work alongside students exploring ideas created at the open workshops. Additionally\, there will be space for audience/artist dialogue and discussion. Free and open to the public.\n\n*If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this event\, please contact the Center for World Performance Studies at cwps.information@umich.edu at least one week in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the University to arrange.* UID:143342-21892931@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143342 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance,Diversity,Free,Interdisciplinary,North Campus,Social Impact,Storytelling,Theater LOCATION:Dance Building - Dance Performance Studio Theatre CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T182051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T220000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Winter 2026 IM Official Training DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming an official? Join us for training and we will teach you everything you need to know! No experience needed plus we provide you with a shirt and a whistle. We offer flexible scheduling and competitive wages. If you have not been in contact / invited to sign up for this training by the program manager\, please email walkerba@umich.edu to confirm your hiring status!!! UID:143213-21892441@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143213 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Intramural Sports Building, Gym Courts CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T120312 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Other:Policy Speed Dating with FREE Subway! DESCRIPTION:Do you like to nerd out about your favorite policy? Do you want to meet new people? Are you craving Subway? Then this meeting is for you! Join us Thursday the 29th from 7-8PM in the Wolverine Room of the Union for Policy Speed Dating with FREE Subway! UID:144745-21895802@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144745 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Wolverine Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T120026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Virtual Transfer Student Panel DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors to learn more about the transfer student experience. The Ambassadors will be chatting about the academic transition to U-M\, how to get involved on campus\, housing\, all the amazing programs and support for transfer students\, and any other questions that you have. Join us even if you don't have specific questions.\n\nPlease register with link at the right. After you register you will receive the Zoom login. UID:141224-21891264@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141224 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T121656 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:2026 Faculty Showcase Concerts DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of faculty artistry and musicianship\, featuring performances from faculty instructors across the School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. This event is free and open for all to attend. *Seating priority for prospective students.* UID:142155-21890094@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T101657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band DESCRIPTION:For hundreds of years\, songs have been the vessels for stories\, lessons\, and prayers for the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. One of the newest additions to this world is the Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band\, which presented its very first concert in 2022\, focusing on reimagined traditional melodies made famous by Indigenous jazz musicians from the past\, like singer Mildred Bailey (Coeur d’Alene) and saxophonist Jim Pepper (Kaw/Mvskoke)\, as well as new works that push the genre forward.\n\nLed by the celebrated vocalist Julia Keefe (Nez Perce)\, this 16-piece ensemble of Native musicians highlights an often overlooked but rich history of Indigenous bands that existed on reservations across the country in the early 20th century\, and it both deepens and challenges our understanding of the “uniquely American” art form known as jazz. The group brings charisma\, passion\, and purpose to every performance\, shining a spotlight on the vibrant tradition of Indigenous improvised music.\n\nLooking for free student tickets? All U-M undergraduate students are eligible to receive a FREE ticket to a UMS performance per academic year through the Bert’s Ticket program (a $20 value)! UID:137163-21879833@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137163 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:ArtsRx,Jazz,Michigan Theater,music,Native American,performance,UMS,university musical society LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T060027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Florida Warmup in Apopka\, Fl on Jan 29 through Feb 1. UID:142269-21890304@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T142534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:II Photo Contest Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The International Institute (II) will be exhibiting all photos submitted to the 2024-25 II Photo Contest. The contest was open to all students affiliated with the II and/or its centers and programs\, either through funding or study.\n\nSubmission categories include:\nGo Blue! - Showing U-M pride abroad\nThe World Is Your Classroom - Showing a facet of the student’s research\, work\, or study abroad\nEncounters & Vistas - Discovering cultural differences\, encountering the unfamiliar\, and finding unexpected moments abroad\n\nOn display through January 30\, 2026.\nLocation: Room 547 Weiser Hall\, 5th Floor Gallery Space UID:143218-21892505@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143218 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,International Education,international institute,Photo Exhibit,photography,visual arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250812T084637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge DESCRIPTION:The application window for the 2026 Leadership Crisis Challenge opens on Wednesday\, January 7!\n\nABOUT\nLeadership Crisis Challenge (LCC) is a premier action-based learning experience that immerses participants in a simulated business and media crisis\, powered by the Sanger Leadership Center at Michigan Ross. Students play the part of executives responding to the issues as they unfold\, while leveraging the expertise of communication coaches\, faculty\, and a board of directors made up of esteemed U-M alumni\, to prepare for a press conference attended by real members of the media.\n\nLCC is open to ALL U-M students. There are two levels of competition—graduate and undergraduate. Two undergraduate teams and two graduate teams will receive a scholarship\, split among participants. In addition to the competition\, there will be educational workshops\, a networking session\, and access to the Big House field.\n\nDon't miss out on this amazing\, one-of-a-kind opportunity! Apply by January 21.\n\nAGENDA\nThursday\, January 29\, approx. 4–10 PM\nMichigan Ross\n\nFriday\, January 30\, approx. 9 AM–5 PM\nJack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium\n• Boardroom Presentation: Teams will be assigned a 55-minute window to present to\, and receive feedback from\, a board of directors in the morning or early afternoon\n• Press Conference: The final round of competition begins at 3 PM and ends by 5 PM\nSee the full agenda on our website.\n\nTIME COMMITMENT\nApproximately 10 hours over 2 days\n\nQuestions? Email Sanger at rossleaders@umich.edu. UID:137308-21880118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137308 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Business,Career,Food,Free,Graduate,Graduate Students,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Networking,Personal Development,Professional Development,Scholarship,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21892591@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894168@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T140117 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:ICE in the Heartland: Community Impacts of Worksite Immigration Raids DESCRIPTION:ICE in the Heartland showcases a multifaceted project that gathers and disseminates the stories of communities impacted by immigration worksite raids with the aim of bringing underrepresented narratives to news media\, classroom\, and public discourse. This project comprises qualitative public health research conducted in impacted communities and visual arts generated from the research outcomes. Research teams of graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Michigan\, led by Professor William Lopez\, and the University of Iowa\, led by Professor Nicole Novak\, collaborated with a range of community members and organizers at sites of six large-scale immigration worksite raids that occurred in 2018 in Iowa\, Nebraska\, Ohio\, Tennessee\, and Texas. The researchers visited these sites\, spoke to advocates\, detainees\, their families\, and other community members. In conversation with the seventy-seven interviews\, artists Dalia Harris and Carolina Jones Ortiz generated ten images that comprise ICE in the Heartland. On display with the artworks are community member testimonies\, analysis on the public health detriments to immigration worksite raids and deportation\, insights to the artists’ methods\, and the curricular materials used in public outreach programs. \n\nHosted and sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, U-M. UID:139065-21889781@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139065 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,advocacy,Art,Education,Exhibition,free,Human Rights,immigration,Inequality,institute for research on women and gender,irwg,public health,research,social inequality,social justice,Storytelling,Visual Arts LOCATION:Lane Hall - Lane Hall Exhibit Space--First Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890843@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T132939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Stamping and Stomping: community inspired relief prints DESCRIPTION:Currently based in Ann Arbor\, Paloma Núñez-Regueiro is a Mexican printmaker born in Lima\, Peru. Paloma attended art college in Mexico\, where she came face to face with printmaking during her first year at the Facultad de Artes Plásticas (College of Arts) in Xalapa\, Veracruz. She became fascinated with the possibilities that printmaking offers\, as well as its importance in popular resistance throughout history. In 1997\, she transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology with an International Student Scholarship.\n-- \n\nAmongst the subjects that interest her are human migration\, social in-visibility\, and the intrinsic relation of humans to the universe as well as our dislocated relationship to it. She currently explores the vicissitudes of minorities and their stories in order to create a better understanding of their issues. By offering portraits of minorities and their stories\, Nunez-Regueiro’s goal is to create supportive communities for those who need to feel rooted in their geographical space and their present time. \n\nNúñez-Regueiro work is closely related to her experiences of living abroad — the impermanence\, the precarious construction of one's present and even less of one’s future. It is about the rootlessness of those of us who move from place to place. She is an incessantly positive artist and she profoundly believes in art as a tool to create the social change that can lead us to thoughtful actions\, and the bettering of ourselves and our communities. UID:144223-21894911@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Ambassadors,Arts And Ideas In The Humanities,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,Culture,Free,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,multicultural,Social Impact,social justice,visual arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T100358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum. UID:142791-21891554@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T090011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:GalleryDAAS Presents: Archives of Resistance: Visuals and Voices from Carceral State Project Research DESCRIPTION:Opening December 8\, 2025 and running through January 2026\nGalleryDAAS| Haven Hall| G648| Monday - Friday 10-4pm\n\nThis exhibit showcases stories of resistance\, resilience\, and hope\, in the face of mass incarceration\, police violence\, immigrant detention\, and systematic racial criminalization. Archives of Resistance presents art\, prisoner correspondence\, research publications\, and archival documentation produced by the component projects of the Carceral State Project. These include: The Reckoning Project\, Immigrant Justice Lab\, Black & Pink at SPH\, ICE in the Heartland\, Critical Carceral Visualities\, Policing & Social Justice HistoryLab\, and Confronting Conditions of Confinement and Resistance. Artwork made by people in prison through Prison Creative Arts Project workshops is also on display. \n\nThe U-M Carceral State Project\, housed within the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies\, brings impacted communities and advocacy organizations together with researchers from the University of Michigan. The CSP was first organized in 2018 and has since grown to involve over a dozen community and campus partners\, many graduate students\, and more than 400 undergraduate researchers. \n\nThrough public scholarship\, creative expression\, multimedia storytelling\, and archival documentation\, we highlight the lived experiences and persistent resistance of those impacted by criminalization\, policing\, incarceration\, immigrant detention\, and other forms of carceral control in the state of Michigan and beyond. The work presented in this exhibit represents only a sliver of the extensive research\, art\, advocacy\, public engagement\, and other products generated by the Carceral State Project over the years. UID:142351-21890706@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142351 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,african and afroamerican studies,Art,Exhibition,History,Law,Local Issues,Political Science,Race,Racism LOCATION:Haven Hall - GalleryDAAS, G648 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T093408 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:La Tertulia: Spanish Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Hola! ¿Cómo estás?\n\n-Practice your Spanish-speaking skills with peers & instructors in a relaxed environment. All language levels and students are welcome to join the conversation.\n\n-Come & go as you please\, stay as little or as long as you would like!\n\n-Free coffee\, tea\, light snacks\, & baked goods.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building.\n\nFor more information contact Julie Harrell at (harrelju@umich.edu). UID:143170-21892360@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143170 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Central America,Coffee,Community,Community Engagement,Culture,Engaged Learning,Europe,European,Food,Free,Games,Intercultural,International,Language,Languages,Latin America,Networking,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Spain,Spanish,Study Abroad,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T101618 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Statistics Department Seminar Series: Pierre Bellec\, Associate Professor\, Department of Statistics\, Rutgers University DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The talk will explore properties of the iterates obtained from iterative algorithms in high-dimensional linear regression problems\, in the regime where the feature dimension is comparable with the sample size. Examples of common iterative algorithms covered by the analysis include Gradient Descent (GD)\, proximal GD and their accelerated variants such as Fast Iterative Soft-Thresholding (FISTA)\, as well as Stochastic Gradient Descent (SDG). For these estimators\, we will introduce estimators for the generalization error of the iterate for any fixed iteration along the trajectory. These estimators are proved to be root-n consistent under Gaussian designs. Applications to early-stopping are provided: when the generalization error of the iterates is a U-shape function of the iterations\, the estimates allow to select from the data an iteration that achieves the smallest generalization error along the trajectory. Time permitting\, we will introduce debiasing corrections and valid confidence intervals for the components of the true coefficient vector from the iterate at any finite iteration. UID:143257-21892564@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143257 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:seminar LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250821T100218 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Write with ME! DESCRIPTION:Working on an abstract? Polishing up your resume? Writing a paper or dissertation?\n\nJoin us for our new Mechanical Engineering Department writing group\, “Write with ME!”\n\nAll ME undergrads\, grads\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to join us for any of their writing needs.\n\nCommunity & support\nConnect with peers\, share your writing\, exchange feedback\, and brainstorm solutions to writing challenges.\n\nAccountability & consistency\nSharpen your writing skills and develop positive\, consistent writing routines. Learn from other members of the ME department!\n\nFood & flexibility\nNo need to attend every week! Drop in at any time\, and leave at any time. Light snacks\, coffee\, and tea will be available.\n\nWeekly on Fridays\, starting September 12\n2636 G.G.B\n10 am – 12 pm UID:137880-21880966@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137880 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Graduate Students,Mechanical Engineering,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Staff,Undergraduate Students,Writing LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - 2636 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T121513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students\, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30-February 21\, 2026. The opening reception will take place on January 30 from 6-8 p.m.\n\nA highly anticipated Stamps School tradition\, the objectives of the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition are: \n\n\n\nEncourage the creation of high-quality\, innovative art and design work.\n\nTeach students how to navigate juried exhibitions.\n\nPromote participation in Stamps’ vibrant cultural community.\nJurors\n\nCarlos Diaz is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and a Professor Emeritus and former chairman of the Photography Department (1995-2000) at the College for Creative Studies\, Detroit\, MI where he taught for 37 years. Diaz received a BFA from College for Creative Studies in 1980 and an MFA from the University of Michigan in 1983.\n\nPatricia Villalobos Echeverría (Nicaragua/USA)\, Professor of Art at Western Michigan University\, engages a transdisciplinary practice encompassing printmaking\, photography\, video\, installation\, and participatory frameworks to interrogate migration\, displacement\, and transformation. Exhibited internationally\, she holds a Doctor of Arts (Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design)\, MFA\, and BFA\, with residencies including MacDowell and Ox-Bow.\n\n\n\nJessica Levy is the Co-Founder of Hourglass Advisory\, a New York-based art advisory firm specializing in curated collections for contemporary spaces. She holds an MFA from NYU and a BFA from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design\, and serves on the Stamps School’s Dean’s Advisory Council. Levy’s background spans media including ceramics\, fibers\, and industrial design. \nTimeline\n\n\n\nExhibition Opening Reception at Stamps Gallery: January 30\, 6-8pm\n\nWalkthrough with the Artists & Designers: January 31\, 2-4pm\n\nExhibition Dates: January 30-February 21\, 2026\n\nFor more information\, contact sclegg@umich.edu. UID:139627-21885808@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139627 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T102201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000) DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu. UID:144249-21894993@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)\nPhase 2 Curatorial Statement\n\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Sally Clegg (entry pillar)\nCurated by CYNK Studios: Kim Karlsrud (courtyard pillar)\n\nArtists Sally Clegg and Kim Karlsrud wrap the Division Street pillars in highly site-specific ornament unearthed from the overlooked margins of Ann Arbor. On the Courtyard pillar\, Karlsrud scales up photographs of objects found in liminal spaces surrounding campus buildings on Green Road\, which the artist has encrusted in road salt. On the entryway pillar\, Clegg zooms in on tiny fragments of found material from UMich’s famous “rock” to celebrate nearly seven decades of student art and activism. Both artists uplift aggregate of local human activity to reveal tiny worlds of found form. \n\nSally Clegg: Sentimentary Rock\nSentimentary Rock is a composition of paint slag collected from the UMich rock monument at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street. This colorful composite material has been accumulating at the base of the iconic limestone boulder since the mid 1950’s\, when students began a tradition of painting it in acts of protest\, creativity\, and ritual\, sometimes multiple times per week. Akin to byproducts of industry such as “Fordite” (collectable chunks of automotive overspray sometimes called ‘Detroit agate’)\, Sentimentary Rock includes thousands of layers\, each dripped from a palimpsestic public proclamation. When processed\, sculpted\, sealed\, assembled\, and macro-photographed\, the result is this enlarged array of tiny gems\, intended to celebrate the indissoluble student voice. \n\nKim Karlsrud: What Amasses\nWhat Amasses is an assemblage of everyday found objects collected within the Miller Creek watershed\, an urbanized drainage system that encompasses much of the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. Selected objects were immersed in a road salt solution\, allowing delicate crystalline formations to emerge. Road salt is a common material input into these hydrological networks during the winter months and exists in multiple states of refinement\, expression\, coherence\, and fragmentation. Each object was then arranged\, photographed\, and enlarged to recontextualize these materials in ways that invite deeper reflections on how infrastructure and human agency blur notions of the natural and the artificial. \nArtist Statements/Bios\n\nSally Clegg \nSally Clegg is an artist and educator from Pelham\, Massachusetts. Her studio practice is rooted in sculpture and expanded printmaking\, stemming from a fascination with human efforts to make meaning from our relationships to objects. Clegg integrates history\, popular culture\, literature and philosophy as material for artmaking\, leveraging personal anecdote and humor to reveal the complexity\, absurdity\, and theoretical richness at play in our connections to things and to ourselves. \n\nClegg holds an MFA in Art from The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design\, and a BA in Art & English from Goucher College. She has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and her work can be found in permanent collections at Yale University\, The New York Public Library\, and elsewhere. Her artwork and writing has appeared in ASAP/Journal\, BOMB Magazine\, Sculpture Magazine\, and Hyperallergic. She is a lecturer in Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Website / Instagram\n\n\nKim Karlsrud \nKim Karlsrud is the co-founder of Commonstudio\, a collaborative creative practice that develops socio-ecological and spatial interventions\, installations\, and initiatives working with and within urban landscapes. Her work explores the space between art and design\, and is grounded in the concept of the “commons\,” that which is shared\, as well as that which is ordinary\, banal\, and commonplace.\n\nKarlsrud completed her undergraduate degree in Product Design from Otis College of Art and Design and an MFA in Art from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Visiting Professor in the College of Design at the University of Oregon\, teaching across Art and Landscape Architecture departments. She jointly received the 2014-15 Prince Charitable Trust Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture\, was a 2017 resident at the Headlands Center for the Arts\, and is the 2025-26 Fuller Fieldscape Fellow. Website / Instagram UID:138032-21881285@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138032 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T133754 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Preparing Ph.D.s for Postdocs: How to Make Intentional Choices About if a Postdoc is Right for You DESCRIPTION:Are you a current Ph.D. student considering a postdoc as your next step? In this workshop\, a collaboration between the University Career Center\, Rackham Professional Development and Engagement\, and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\, staff will cover all that you need to know about preparing to transition from a Ph.D. to a postdoc. We will cover the pros and cons of doing a postdoc\, the different types of postdocs\, how to prepare to search and interview\, as well as how to prepare yourself for the professional transition. UID:142940-21891832@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142940 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260214T063141 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T123000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Preparing Ph.D.s for Postdocs: Make Intentional Choices: Is a Postdoc Right For You? DESCRIPTION:Are you a current PhD student considering a postdoc as yournext step? In this workshop\, a collaboration between the University Career Center\, Rackham Professional Development and Engagement\, and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs\, staff will cover all that you need to know about preparing to transition from a PhDs to a postdoc. We will cover the pros and cons of doing a postdoc\, the different types of postdocs\, how to prepare to search and interview\, as well as how to prepare yourself for the professional transition.Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/103765 #UCC UID:143949-21894304@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143949 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T174536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Siteimprove Web Accessibility Remediation: A Start-to-Finish\, Repeatable Workflow DESCRIPTION:Please join us Friday\, January 30th at 11:00 AM EST for a Siteimprove training session that will give users a start-to-finish\, repeatable process for: identifying what to fix\, making changes\, and confirming improvements. This session will be recorded\, and the slides and recording will be shared afterward. \n\nAdvanced registration is required. Register for the session here: https://umich.zoom.us/meeting/register/hWVp_svtTumHKvsfu271Kw#/registration UID:144276-21895109@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144276 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:accessibility,Assistive Technology,Digital Accessibility LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Register in advance via link in description. CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T121653 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Austin Zhu\, carillon DESCRIPTION:*This event has been cancelled due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.*\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:143728-21893718@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143728 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T135650 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:American Institutions Group DESCRIPTION:The American Institutions Group (AIG) is a Rackham interdisciplinary workshop for faculty and graduate students that meets twice a month to discuss recent and forthcoming research on American political institutions (e.g. Congress\, the presidency\, state legislatures and executives\, the courts\, and the bureaucracy). Our key goals are to offer new and varied perspectives for graduate students to harness in their own dissertation work on American political institutions\; encourage conversations that breed new research ideas\; and spur innovative collaborations among our participants. AIG participants are scholars in political science\, public health\, social work\, public policy\, and economics interested in examinations of American political institutions from the perspective of these disciplines.\n\nFaculty Coordinators: Charles R. Shipan\, Christian Fong\n\nGraduate Coordinators: Karla Magaña & Carlos Galina UID:117445-21896040@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117445 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Department Of Political Science,Political Science LOCATION:Haven Hall - Pre-Function Room 5769 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T181640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\n\nOpening Reception: January 23\, 2026\, 4:30 to 5:30 pm\n\nOpen January 27 – February 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:144061-21894600@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144061 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T103842 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T131500 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSEAS Friday Lecture Series | The Pulse of the Earth: Political Geology in Java DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: http://myumi.ch/P37nV\n\nThis talk explores how the modern earth and environmental sciences were shaped by Indonesian intellectuals and knowledge traditions on the slopes of Javanese volcanoes. Bobbette will introduce the core principles of political geology as a method that builds on political ecology and social histories of science. He will also examine how the theory of plate tectonics was not a scientific “revolution” but was profoundly enabled by the spiritual geographies and political geology of central Java.\n \n Adam Bobbette is a geographer and Lecturer in Political Geology at the University of Glasgow\, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. He is the author of The Pulse of the Earth: Political Geology in Java (Duke 2023) which won the Harry J. Benda Prize.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cseas@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.* UID:142977-21891871@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142977 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,center for southeast asian studies,Ecology,Environment,indonesia,Javanese LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T084834 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Does Charring Affect New World Crop Stable Isotope Values? An Experimental Study Investigating Desiccated vs. Charred Plant Remains DESCRIPTION:Stable Isotope Analysis (SIA) on macrobotanical remains\, can provide unique insights into past diet\, environment\, and certain anthropogenic effects\, that are otherwise lost to time. When archaeologists collect macrobotanical remains however\, they are often found desiccated (dried) or charred (burnt). SIA studies by many researchers have investigated if there is a difference isotopically between the two states of preserved macrobotanicals\, and some suggest that there is a difference in the stable carbon and nitrogen isotopic values. However\, the majority of these studies focus on Eurasian crops\, especially those of the C3 pathway. To our knowledge\, the difference between desiccated and charred remains of North and South American crops has not been as thoroughly conducted\, and not between C3 vs C4 pathways. In this study\, we experimentally charred important North and South American crop staples\, such as multiple varieties of corn (maize)\, avocado\, and legumes. The results of this study will allow archaeologists to assess whether to apply an offset to allow for comparable results between desiccated and charred plant remains. This study is especially important\, as it provides insight into if charring creates a greater offset between C3 desiccated and charred remains\, or between C4 desiccated and charred remains\, implying a different offset needed based on the photosynthetic pathway that the sample is identified as. UID:144748-21895805@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144748 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Anthropology,Archaeology LOCATION:School of Education - 1322 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T173944 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Drama and Performance Interest Group DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us for an enriching discussion of Susan Manning's latest book. Snacks will be served.\n\nPlease RSVP for the reading group here:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa9Tz2J6Tq-_BZRlh8_rIDKojsLIX46A7KQjaB7pttelkQQg/viewform\n\nDancing on the Fault Lines of History (University of Michigan Press\, 2025) collects essential essays by Susan Manning\, one of the founders of critical dance studies\, recounting her career writing and rewriting the history of modern dance. Three sets of keywords—gender and sexuality\, whiteness and Blackness\, nationality and globalization—illuminate modern dance histories from multiple angles\, coming together in varied combinations\, shifting positions from foreground to background. Among the many artists discussed are Isadora Duncan\, Vaslav Nijinsky\, Ted Shawn\, Helen Tamiris\, Katherine Dunham\, José Limón\, Pina Bausch\, Reggie Wilson\, and Nelisiwe Xaba. Calling for a comparative and transnational historiography\, Manning ends with an extended case study of Mary Wigman’s multidimensional exchange with artists from Indonesia\, India\, China\, Korea\, and Japan.\n\nSusan Manning (she/her)\, Bergen Evans Professor in the Humanities at Northwestern University\, is jointly appointed in English\, Theatre\, and Performance Studies. Specializing in dance and movement-based performance\, she teaches the history of theatrical modernism and avant-garde performance. She has worked as a curator and dramaturge as well as a scholar\, and her writings have been translated into German\, French\, Italian\, Spanish\, and Polish. UID:143956-21894313@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143956 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Discussion,English Language And Literature,Reading LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T151757 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T133000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:EIHS Symposium: Orders and the Unruly: A Conversation with our Fellows DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this exciting opportunity to engage with the research of this year’s Eisenberg and department fellows. For this symposium\, we have asked them to focus on one aspect of their projects that illustrates this year’s Eisenberg theme\, “Orders and the unruly.” Their takes on this theme promise to be illuminating. Casey Stark will investigate the complexities of religious officeholding among the highest orders of ancient Roman society. Matthew Bahar will tell us about unusual Indigenous burial site from sixteenth-century Florida that unnerved early Spanish explorers. Hazal Ozdemir will introduce us to the disobedient photographers who were tasked by the Sultan to track Armenian migrants in the late Ottoman Empire. Allie Goodman will explore how young people negotiated their control\, caretaking\, and institutionalization in early twentieth-century Chicago. Come learn about authority and its subversion across continents and centuries!\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. UID:141749-21889280@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141749 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Humanities LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T142109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Expedition Reef DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Expedition Reef immerses you in an undersea adventure. Along the way\, discover how corals grow\, feed\, reproduce\, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth.\n\nThe state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store. UID:95986-21892252@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/95986 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:natural history museum,Natural Sciences LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260318T093432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T123000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Heartfulness 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:143758-21893932@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143758 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Health & Wellness,Well-being LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T110427 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kreativwerkstatt DESCRIPTION:Chat in German and express yourself creatively. Crafting\, coloring\, painting\, drawing\, knitting\, sewing\, crochet\, embroidery\, origami? You will combine speaking German\, any level welcome\, beginners included\, and creatively expressing yourself. You are encouraged to bring your own materials or (ongoing) projects\, but we will also provide some materials and prompts each week. Contact Laura Okkema (lokkema@umich.edu) or Iris Zapf-Garcia (iriszaga@umich.edu.) with questions. UID:144358-21895204@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144358 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3117 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260125T184755 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:LAGS | AI from a Real-Life Data Scientist DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nMichigan Physics graduate Tim Olson will share insights and learnings from ten years of industry experience. He will share an overview of his career path leading from theoretical physics at Michigan to applied research and development for the space domain at Slingshot Aerospace\, with brief detours to other interesting topics along the way\, and discuss tips and strategies for successfully transitioning from academia to industry.\n\nBio:\nDr. Timothy Olson is the Manager for Advanced Concepts at Slingshot Aerospace\, driving research and development of patent-pending technologies for intelligent decision and behavior modeling in space environments. He also supports space domain awareness at Slingshot through analytics\, predictive modeling\, conjunction assessment\, and anomaly detection. Prior to Slingshot\, Tim received a PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Michigan\, studying amplitudes and holography with Henriette Elvang. After graduate school\, he worked on geospatial and remote sensing applications at Maxar Technologies. Subsequently\, Tim spent five years at Yahoo where he developed novel algorithms and patented systems to detect and prevent fraudulent activity in the complex\, fast-paced digital advertising domain\, leading initiatives to address new activity patterns and risk vectors in emerging technology spaces. Tim's broad experience spans fundamental science research and academic publications through technology development and deployment of mature\, customer-facing software products. UID:144451-21895376@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144451 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Graduate Students,Physics LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260111T143247 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:LSA@Play: Soup & Swag DESCRIPTION:Stop by for a hot cup of soup to go and some cozy swag! Rumor has it\, you'll leave feeling as snug as if you'd just pulled on your favorite sweatshirt...\n__________\nFor LSA undergrads only. Join us for LSA@Play\, a vibrant series of events designed to welcome and support LSA students! Gatherings and activities offer an opportunity for students to prioritize well-being\, inclusivity\, and community. Plus\, get free food and LSA swag! Visit the LSA@Play webpage: lsa.umich.edu/play for more details\, subscribe to receive text/email updates\, and check for additional events being added soon! Events are first-come\, first-served\, and while supplies last. One swag item per student\, and you must be present with an MCard to receive it.\n\nThe University of Michigan College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts (LSA) greatly values inclusion and access for all. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to enable your full participation in this event. Please email lsaatplay@umich.edu if you would like to request disability accommodations or have any questions or concerns. We ask that you provide advance notice to ensure sufficient time to meet the requested accommodations. UID:143664-21893621@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143664 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Undergraduate Students,Well-being LOCATION:LSA Building - Back Patio CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T100852 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:PEAR Training DESCRIPTION:PEAR's Bystander Intervention Skills workshop\, along with training on the new Sexual & Gender-Based Misconduct (SGBM) policies/reporting requirements. UID:143583-21893421@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143583 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Biophysics LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894406@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T160240 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory DESCRIPTION:The Detroit Observatory was once a hub of astronomical discovery that put the University of Michigan on the map as a world-class research institution. A century later\, it was an abandoned building with an uncertain future. From cornerstone to keystone\, from the first director to the people who saved it from destruction\, explore the life of a historic observatory 170 years in the making.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is being developed by student docents at the Detroit Observatory. Presented by the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory\, part of the Bentley Historical Library.\n\n\"Watcher of the Sky\" is now on display at the Detroit Observatory (1398 Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, 48109). View the exhibit during the Observatory's open hours:\nThursdays\, 12-5 pm\nFridays\, 12-5 pm UID:138950-21884333@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138950 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,bentley historical library,bentley library,Education,educational,Exhibition,free,history,Museum,museums,Science,U-m History,university history,university of michigan history LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260203T141419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Brown Bag Seminar | Negative energies and the breakdown of bulk lengths in JT gravity DESCRIPTION:One central puzzle in quantum gravity is to understand how and why predictions from semiclassical gravity can sometimes break down in a regime where we naively expect the semiclassical approximation to be valid. In particular\, overlaps among states that are orthonormal in the semiclassical approximation can receive large corrections from quantum fluctuations of the geometry. I will examine such overlaps among states of fixed length in the theory of pure JT gravity\, which is dual to the random matrix ensemble of Saad-Shenker-Stanford. Previously\, it has been discussed that the discreteness of the boundary spectrum must cause a breakdown of the bulk length basis for lengths proportional to the boundary inverse level spacing\, e^{S_0}. I will discuss how the sum over quantum fluctuations at all orders in the bulk genus expansion indicates a more dramatic breakdown than previously expected\, at shorter lengths of O(e^{S_0/3}). From the perspective of the boundary spectrum\, these corrections arise from the presence of negative energies in rare members of the random matrix ensemble. Work in progress with John Preskill and Mykhaylo Usatyuk. UID:144818-21895974@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144818 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Brown Bag,Brown Bag Seminar,Lecture,Physics,Science,Talk LOCATION:Randall Laboratory - 3481 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T120202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Notre Dame Tournament DESCRIPTION:notre dame tournament UID:144069-21894608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144069 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Notre Dame CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T174012 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Poetry & Poetics Workshop - Zine Initiative DESCRIPTION:As we continue to ponder the theme of Poetry & Media\, graduate students and faculty are invited to gather to discuss a selection of zines. This will be a low-stakes environment to practice close reading and collaborative interpretations. This event will kick start our Zine Initiative by prompting us to think about the relationship between poetry and materiality. \n\nThe Poetry & Poetics Workshop is excited to announce a semester of several events that build toward our Zine Initiative. Throughout the semester\, we aim to make a collaborative zine\, culminating with an event where we learn how to construct it together.\n\nRegister on Sessions: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/p/track/14954 UID:144325-21895168@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English Language And Literature,Poetry LOCATION:Angell Hall - 3154 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21892198@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163354 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Thriving in STEM | Opportunity Hub Pop-Up Coaching DESCRIPTION:LSA Opportunity Hub Pop-Up Coaching is ideal when you’re short on time and need to stop by for immediate support. Whether you have an upcoming interview\, a job or internship application due soon\, or simply want to learn more about coaching\, Pop-Up Coaching is a convenient option. While registration is available\, it is not required. UID:144221-21894885@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144221 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:All Majors Welcome,Basic Science,biology,Biopsychology\, Cognition\, And Neuroscience (Bcn),Biosciences,Central Campus,chemistry,Discussion,First-gen,first-generation,Free,In Person,Natural Sciences,physics,pre health,Pre Med,Pre-Health,science,science learning center,Sessions,slc,transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:1720 Chemistry, SLC Flex Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T095210 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Type theory seminar: Dependent function types DESCRIPTION:This is a learning seminar on dependent type theory\, following Egbert Rijke's book \"Introduction to Homotopy Type Theory.\" This talk will cover chapter 2 of Rijke's book\, on dependent function types. UID:144680-21895682@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144680 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T121647 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Lon Mitchell\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Lon Mitchell performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:143729-21893719@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143729 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T102850 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI and Collective Intelligence DESCRIPTION:Abstract to come UID:141754-21889315@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141754 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:digital technology LOCATION:Ross School of Business - R2240 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T135221 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Interdisciplinary Workshop on Comparative Politics & The Social Sciences DESCRIPTION:The Interdisciplinary Workshop in Comparative Politics & The Social Sciences (IWCP) provides a platform for sharing and improving research projects that use the comparative method to study the causes and effects of social\, political and economic processes. We specifically welcome presenters\, discussants\, and participants from other social science fields to share their work with us. We have participants from Economics\, the Ford School of Public Policy\, the Law School\, the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies\, Mathematics\, Political Science\, the Ross School of Business\, Sociology\, Statistics\, and the Center for Emerging Democracies\, and others. In other words: All are welcome. UID:112863-21896026@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/112863 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Department Of Political Science,Political Science LOCATION:Haven Hall - Pre-Function Room 5769 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T144858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Frequency Fridays DESCRIPTION:Explore soundscape creation with us this week!\n\nFrequency Fridays is a weekly media workshop series\, every Friday from 2-3pm in the Design Lab PIE Space on the first floor of Shapiro. Workshops will feature instruction in music production\, video editing\, sound design\, motion graphics\, and more. All skill levels welcome. \n\nIf you have questions about Frequency Fridays\, please reach out to alvin hill\, the library's Media Production Specialist\, at munk@umich.edu. UID:144710-21895752@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144710 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Design Lab PIE Space, 1st floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T131948 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Political Theory Workshop DESCRIPTION:Political Theory Workshop Winter 2026 Details:\n\nUnless otherwise noted\, all sessions will be held in the Walker Room on Fridays from 2:00 to 3:30.\n\nJan 30th: David Suell. Ideal Theory for Non-Ideal Times: Obafemi Awolowo\, John Rawls\, and Contesting the Foundations for Socialist Democracy.\n\nFeb 13th: Loay Alarab. Violence\, Refusal\, and Political Impossibility \n\nFeb 20th: Cristina Conesa Pla. Title TBA\n\nMarch 10th\, Shatema Threadcraft and Joseph Fischel\, Title TBA\, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm\, 2239 Lane Hall\n\nMarch 20th\, Ekaterina Olson Shipyatsky\, Title TBA\n\nApril 10th. Patrick Peralta. Memory From Below: Exposing the Violence of BongBong Marcos\n\nApril 17th\, Thomas Klemm\, Title TBA UID:117617-21894338@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117617 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Department Of Political Science,Political Science LOCATION:Haven Hall - Walker, Room 5664 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21892279@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T120501 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:An introduction to webs (Combinatorics seminar) DESCRIPTION:The combinatorial spider is a diagrammatic category that encodes quantum sl(n) representations\, and was formalized by Kuperberg. Webs are certain directed planar graphs (with edge-weights)\, corresponding to the morphisms in this category\, and endowed with skein-type relations that indicate algebraic equivalences. Webs are well-understood in the case n=2\, when they are essentially noncrossing matchings (or Temperley-Lieb diagrams)\, and in the substantially more complicated case n=3. \n\nIn this talk\, we sketch some of the historical evolution of webs\, including work of Kuperberg\, Khovanov\, Fontaine\, and Cautis-Kamnitzer-Morrison\, as well as the convergence with a collection of combinatorial ideas about plabic graphs from Postnikov\, Fomin-Pylyavskyy\, Fraser-Lam-Le\, and others. We also describe a new approach\, joint with Heather M. Russell\, that uses a set of colored paths called \emph{strands} to give a global construction for webs\, via graph-theoretic and combinatorial notions generalized from smaller dimensions. Time permitting\, we'll also allude to connections to algebraic geometry. UID:142441-21890960@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142441 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T171348 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:AIM Seminar: The Algebra of Scientific Doubt: From Noether to Noise\, from Ritt to the Unknown DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Scientific progress is defined by a fundamental asymmetry: a theory feels complete until the moment it is proven wrong. In mathematical modeling\, we often operate within axiomatic systems\, (conservation laws\, symmetries\, and invariants)\, that are inevitably incomplete. The central challenge of automated discovery is abduction: can we reason backward from observed phenomena to identify the missing principles that our axioms fail to capture?\n\nIn this talk\, I will outline a program for the systematic discovery of physical laws through the lens of algebraic geometry. Building on the AI-Noether framework\, which utilized Hilbert's Nullstellensatz and Noether's primary decomposition (I=⋂qi) for abductive discovery in exact polynomial settings\, we now extend this machinery into two new frontiers. \n\nFirst\, we address the \"brittleness\" of symbolic computation by embracing Numerical Algebraic Geometry. Using homotopy continuation and witness sets\, we move beyond exact arithmetic to achieve scalable\, noise-robust inference in empirical data. Second\, we transition from static constraints to dynamical systems via Differential Algebra. By shifting from Hilbert’s Basis Theorem to Ritt’s\, and from Gröbner bases to Rosenfeld-Gröbner characteristic sets\, we enable the native discovery of differential equations directly from observations.\n\nThe power of this synthesis is already emerging. Preliminary applications to a series of long-standing open problems in mathematical physics suggest that this framework can identify candidate laws and hidden symmetries where classical derivation has stalled. We are finally positioned to venture into genuinely unknown territory: the discovery of fundamental principles that have remained\, until now\, just beyond human reach.\n\nContact: Shravan Veerapaneni UID:141895-21889610@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141895 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 1084 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T105015 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Booking International Flights on a Budget DESCRIPTION:Come to this session to hear tips about booking international flights on a budget. We will include a live demo on how to book a flight and there will also be time for Q&A after the presentation. If you're new to booking international flights\, this workshop is for you!\n\nThis event is part of the Global Wolverines: Preparing You to Have a Successful International Experience event series.\n\nhttps://internationalcenter.umich.edu/abroad/ic-global-wolverines UID:144755-21895816@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144755 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Abroad,International LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260206T030401 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HET Seminar | Energy Correlators in Particle Physics\, QFT and Gravity DESCRIPTION:Detector operators\, of which the average null energy operator provides the most famous example\, arise as direct theoretical models of asymptotic measurements in collider experiments. In QFT\, detector operators are expressed in terms of \"light-ray operators\"\, whose correlation functions provide an interesting class of non-perturbatively well-defined observables. \n\nIn this talk\, I will give an overview of light-ray/ detector operators\, and attempt highlight the different perspectives and motivations for studying these operators\, coming from the CFT\, amplitudes and phenomenological communities. I will then present recent measurements of these correlators in experiment\, as well as applications to positivity bounds on OPE coefficients. UID:143131-21892188@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143131 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:High Energy Theory Seminar,Physics,Science,Seminar,Talk LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T144347 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:LSA Campus Tours for Transfer Students DESCRIPTION:Join the LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors for a central campus tour and to learn all about the transfer student experience. As transfer students\, the Ambassadors understand the questions you have and designed a tour with the needs of transfer students in mind.\n\nPlease register using the link to the right. UID:95236-21895061@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/95236 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 1180 (Transfer Student Center) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21892207@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T104637 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Sociocultural Anthropology Colloquium | “Hopesick: Care and Community in America’s Opioid Crisis” DESCRIPTION:“For many Christians\, the belief that God can and does act directly in the world can be a tremendous source of hope. Against seemingly insurmountable challenges\, there is a sense that the miraculous may truly be possible. And yet\, things don’t always work out. In this talk\, I explore these dynamics of hope and disappointment through the life of a young woman living with opioid use disorder in Central Appalachia. Drawing on five years of collaborative ethnographic fieldwork in non-denominational churches and clinics providing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)\, this talk considers the theological and interpersonal stakes of hope and despair in Appalachian communities living through the on-going opioid crisis. In it\, I explore the vernacular use of the term ‘hopesick’ as a possible alternative to concepts of co-dependent resentment\, compassion fatigue\, and abandonment. Moving beyond moments of hopesick rage and grief\, the later sections of the talk explore what we might learn from recovering ‘hopefiends’ who have found less risky ways to engage with the euphoric highs of hope so that they may continue on with greater compassion for themselves and others.”\n\nChina Scherz is the Kristin Yudt Collegiate Professor of Global Affairs in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. Prior to arriving at Notre Dame\, Scherz was an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Virginia. She earned a Ph.D. in medical anthropology from the Universities of California at San Francisco and Berkeley and a B.A. in anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley. Scherz’s work examines how health and well-being are fostered through care\, connection\, and community. Across a series of projects\, she has also explored how people decide who they should care for and how they ought to care for them and the ways in which spiritual experiences intersect with processes of ethical transformation. UID:143772-21893993@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143772 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,american culture,Anthropology,colloquium,Global Health,Health,Health & Wellness,Sociology LOCATION:West Hall - 411 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260125T223925 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Algebraic Geometry: Variation of GIT DESCRIPTION:Let G be a reductive group acting on a quasi-projective variety X. The construction of the geometric invariant theory (GIT) quotient of X by G depends on the choice of an ample line bundle on X with a compatible action of G. Changing this line bundle often results in a birational map of GIT quotients (a flip)\, which aids in understanding the birational geometry of these spaces. I’ll give an introduction to these ideas\, focusing on the case where G is a torus and X is affine space\, which corresponds to the case of toric varieties. UID:144463-21895389@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144463 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 2866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T110419 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Sustainability Coffee Chats: Free coffee and good conversation! DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition will be hosting our coffee chats throughout the semester and we want you to join us! Passionate about sustainability?--water conservation\, AI\, carbon neutrality\, transportation\, ANYTHING!--come chat with us\, share your passion(s) and interests\, all while helping contribute to a more sustainable University of Michigan! Not to mention: WE WILL BUY YOUR DRINK!\n\nFind us at: \nMaizes Cafe every Friday from 3-4p and Rooting for Change Cafe (3rd Floor Palmer Commons) every other Wednesday from 5-6p UID:138091-21891105@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138091 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Climate Change,Discussion,Food,food and the environment,Free,Free Food,Graduate and Professional Students,In Person,Social,Social Impact,Student Org,Sustainability,Talk,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan League - Maizie's Cafe CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T105619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Smith Lecture: Tammo Reichgelt DESCRIPTION:Global greening refers to expansion of the terrestrial biosphere as a result of changes in atmospheric chemistry. There are three main ways that global greening can happen. 1: Increased temperatures and/or rainfall will allow plants to grow where they previously could not. 2: Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide enhances photosynthetic activity and thus should result in increased biomass. 3: Increased atmospheric carbon leads to less transpiration due to reduced stomatal conductance\, making them effectively more drought resistant. Add those three mechanisms together and we should expect the future to be much greener than today. Unfortunately\, that does not seem to be the case. Anthropogenic changes appear to be too fast for many of these key mechanisms to function as they would in an idealized scenario. However\, during the warmer world and elevated CO2 levels of the Miocene\, the biosphere may indeed have expanded due to these global greening mechanisms. In this talk\, we'll explore how Miocene fossil plants reveal a globally greener world\, and what may have contributed to this expanded terrestrial biomass. UID:143178-21892394@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143178 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Earth And Environmental Sciences LOCATION:1100 North University Building - 1528 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T083630 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Board Games & Pockets Night DESCRIPTION:Game on—and grab a bite! Board Games & Pockets Night pairs classic games and friendly competition with delicious “pocket foods” like dumplings and other handheld favorites stuffed with flavor. It’s a laid-back night to play\, snack\, and hang out with friends in the dining halls. Come for the games\, stay for the pockets! 🥟🎲\n\nThis event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls. UID:143167-21892348@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143167 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dinner,Food,Games,In Person,Night Game,North Campus LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250903T140100 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Kaffeestunde im Max Kade Haus DESCRIPTION:Kaffeestunde is a weekly opportunity to mingle and unwind \"auf Deutsch\". It is a place to connect with other Max Kade residents\, chat informally in German and participate in activities prepared by facilitators. The Kaffeestunde is open to the wider German-speaking community at UofM.\n\nKaffeestunde meets weekly on Fridays from 5-6pm in the Edward Said Lounge (2450 NQ) UID:138768-21883837@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:German,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - Edward Said Lounge (2450 NQ) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T164513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition. UID:142771-21891435@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142771 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Free,Humanities,Reception,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T123534 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:New Year\, New Journal at Mosher Jordan DESCRIPTION:Join the Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants to decorate journals for the New Year! UID:143737-21893738@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Crafts,housing,Social LOCATION:Mosher-Jordan Hall - Cesar Chavez Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T162229 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Terence Swafford Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape. UID:142764-21891347@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142764 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Reception,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T181528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Tennis vs Virginia DESCRIPTION:Women's Tennis vs Virginia UID:142135-21890057@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142135 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181515 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. for the opening receptions of Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project and the 2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at Stamps Gallery.\n\nLight refreshments will be served.\n\nThe Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students\, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30-February 21\, 2026. UID:139628-21885822@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139628 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T144038 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Game Night at Oxford DESCRIPTION:Join the Multicultural Lounge Community Assistants for fun night of Nitendo Switch video games! Snacks will be provided. UID:142650-21891257@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142650 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Game Night,housing,Social LOCATION:Oxford Housing - Mahatma Gandhi Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T121706 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:Molly Weisberg\, trumpet DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate student Molly Weisberg performs a final senior recital. UID:143933-21894288@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143933 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T172055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:NSBP General Body Meeting - Friday\, January 30 @ 6 pm in West Hall 267B DESCRIPTION: UID:144585-21895519@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144585 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Opening Reception - Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 30 from 6 – 8 p.m. for the opening receptions of Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project and the 2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition at Stamps Gallery.\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21) UID:143983-21894370@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143983 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260125T101750 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Get Hired\, Job Interviews DESCRIPTION:Get Hired. Gain insider interview tips from a working professional—an alum of UC Berkeley and UCLA—designed to help you stand out and land the job.\nAn International Student Mentorship Program workshop.\nSign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgV62cs56y4v0IFk_vT5_L8t9v2QLdf97P1qqtsIaBAwS_Lw/viewform UID:144435-21895351@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144435 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Free,In Person,International,International Students,Talk,Training LOCATION:LSA Building - 1280 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T180259 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:🎲 Game Night Invitation 🎉 DESCRIPTION: \n🎲 Game Night Invitation 🎉\nFriends! Looking for a fun night of games\, laughter\, and friendship? Join us for another Game Night this Friday\, January 30th!\n🕡 Dinner: 6:30 PM🎮 Games: 7:30–9:30 PM\nCome enjoy great food while last\, fun games\, and good company. We’d love to see you there!\n📍 Location:Willowtree Apartment Leasing Office1819 Willowtree Ln\, Ann Arbor\nFeel free to invite a friend — everyone is welcome! 🙌 UID:144663-21895664@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144663 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Willowtree Apartment Leasing Office CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T155254 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:01/30 Roblox Gaming Session DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night of gaming with fellow Robloxians!! Get to know each other and enjoy some relaxing Roblox time!! UID:144864-21896064@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144864 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Games,Social,Student Org LOCATION:Mason Hall - 1339 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T131217 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T203000 SUMMARY:Meeting:RC Student Union Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7pm on Friday Jan 30 for an RC Town Hall hosted by the RC Student Union. UID:144623-21895586@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144623 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Students LOCATION:East Quadrangle - Keene Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T155400 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T230000 SUMMARY:Tours:Telescope Observing DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments.\n\nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission\; no registration required.\n\nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!\n\nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. UID:143097-21892073@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143097 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomers,astronomy,Education,educational,Family,free,Museum,museums,observing,Science,Telescope Observation,telescope viewing,Telescopes LOCATION:Detroit Observatory CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T181528 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Wrestling vs Northwestern DESCRIPTION:Wrestling vs Northwestern UID:142136-21890058@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142136 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Wrestling LOCATION:Cliff Keen Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T130156 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000 SUMMARY:Performance:49th Ann Arbor Folk Festival (Friday) DESCRIPTION:Night one of the Ann Arbor Folk Fest is an evening with Made-in-Michigan favorites Greensky Bluegrass.\n\nKnown for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule\, Kalamazoo’s Greensky Bluegrass -- Anders Beck [dobro]\, Michael Arlen Bont [banjo]\, Dave Bruzza [guitar]\, Mike Devol [upright bass]\, and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin] -- are connected through a deep bond\, just as they are seasoned road warriors\, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs\, personal and collective highlights\, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. These are real people having real experiences. As with traditional bluegrass\, they write about their own contemporary day-to-day happenings\, emotions\, and experiences in the modern world.\n\nThe band has earned critical acclaim from Billboard\, Parade\, NPR\, and Rolling Stone who hailed them as “representing the genre for a whole new generation.” The band embraces tradition while ushering bluegrass forward on their eighth full-length offering\, Stress Dreams. “Greensky is and always has been very unique in our world\,” observes Paul. “We put our love\, energy\, and focus into what we appreciate about our music. We come together as a band in a way that’s organic. We take a lot of pride in how we grow and challenge each other too. We’re maturing together. I think we get more Greensky all of the time.”\n\nOpening the evening is Junior Brown. With his unique voice\, more unique song writing\, and even more unique double necked “Guit-Steel” guitar\, there has absolutely never been anyone like Junior Brown. He’s a one-man musical hot fusion machine! People call him a cross between Jimi Hendrix and Ernest Tubb. But there’s a lot more to say about Junior Brown. There’s the fact that he’s just about the best surf guitarist around\, for example. Or that he’s a wonderful composer of traditional country songs\, the kind in which each outrageous pun leads you deeper into an emotional blind alley. Seeing Junior live is a definite must\, so GUIT WITH IT ’cause he’s AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL and an absolute legend! Come check out the performer voted #1 House Rocker by the readers of Guitar Player – we are delighted to welcome Junior Brown and his legendary band to open this year’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival. UID:140535-21887293@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140535 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ark,Mutotix LOCATION:Hill Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T121639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Craig Terry Voice & Piano Master Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with guest artist Craig Terry\, Music Director of the Ryan Opera Center. He will offer a master class with SMTD voice and collaborative piano students. Free and open to the public with generous support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund.\n\nAmerican pianist CRAIG TERRY has an international performance career and recently won a GRAMMY Award for “Best Classical Solo Vocal Album” for the recording he made with Joyce DiDonato\, *Songplay*. In addition\, he is the Ryan Opera Center Music Director at the Chicago Lyric Opera. UID:141563-21889020@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141563 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251217T130930 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 SUMMARY:Performance:International Center Student Formal DESCRIPTION:Please visit https://mutotix.umich.edu/6242/6243 for more detail. UID:142780-21891527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142780 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mutotix LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T125327 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T220000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:UM vs. MSU Basketball Watch Party DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Michigan Union to cheer on the Wolverines Basketball team! UID:144851-21896018@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144851 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basketball,Cci,Free,Watchparty LOCATION:Michigan Union - Courtyard CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T060027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Florida Warmup in Apopka\, Fl on Jan 29 through Feb 1. UID:142269-21890305@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T120202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Notre Dame Tournament DESCRIPTION:notre dame tournament UID:144069-21894609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144069 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Notre Dame CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T060155 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T235959 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Purdue Tournament DESCRIPTION:First tournament for conference. A and B team. Two-day tournament.  UID:143797-21894038@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143797 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Purdue Recreational Sports Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894169@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890844@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T181700 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Craig Terry Collaborative Piano Master Class DESCRIPTION:Join us as guest artist Craig Terry\, Music Director of the Ryan Opera Center\, works with University of Michigan collaborative piano students. Free and open to the public with generous support from the Sally Fleming Master Class Fund.\n\nAmerican pianist CRAIG TERRY has an international performance career and recently won a GRAMMY Award for “Best Classical Solo Vocal Album” for the recording he made with Joyce DiDonato\, *Songplay*. In addition\, he is the Ryan Opera Center Music Director at the Chicago Lyric Opera. \n\nProgram to be announced. UID:141564-21889021@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141564 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus,Talk,Workshop LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T121513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students\, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30-February 21\, 2026. The opening reception will take place on January 30 from 6-8 p.m.\n\nA highly anticipated Stamps School tradition\, the objectives of the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition are: \n\n\n\nEncourage the creation of high-quality\, innovative art and design work.\n\nTeach students how to navigate juried exhibitions.\n\nPromote participation in Stamps’ vibrant cultural community.\nJurors\n\nCarlos Diaz is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and a Professor Emeritus and former chairman of the Photography Department (1995-2000) at the College for Creative Studies\, Detroit\, MI where he taught for 37 years. Diaz received a BFA from College for Creative Studies in 1980 and an MFA from the University of Michigan in 1983.\n\nPatricia Villalobos Echeverría (Nicaragua/USA)\, Professor of Art at Western Michigan University\, engages a transdisciplinary practice encompassing printmaking\, photography\, video\, installation\, and participatory frameworks to interrogate migration\, displacement\, and transformation. Exhibited internationally\, she holds a Doctor of Arts (Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design)\, MFA\, and BFA\, with residencies including MacDowell and Ox-Bow.\n\n\n\nJessica Levy is the Co-Founder of Hourglass Advisory\, a New York-based art advisory firm specializing in curated collections for contemporary spaces. She holds an MFA from NYU and a BFA from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design\, and serves on the Stamps School’s Dean’s Advisory Council. Levy’s background spans media including ceramics\, fibers\, and industrial design. \nTimeline\n\n\n\nExhibition Opening Reception at Stamps Gallery: January 30\, 6-8pm\n\nWalkthrough with the Artists & Designers: January 31\, 2-4pm\n\nExhibition Dates: January 30-February 21\, 2026\n\nFor more information\, contact sclegg@umich.edu. UID:139627-21885809@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139627 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)\nPhase 2 Curatorial Statement\n\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Sally Clegg (entry pillar)\nCurated by CYNK Studios: Kim Karlsrud (courtyard pillar)\n\nArtists Sally Clegg and Kim Karlsrud wrap the Division Street pillars in highly site-specific ornament unearthed from the overlooked margins of Ann Arbor. On the Courtyard pillar\, Karlsrud scales up photographs of objects found in liminal spaces surrounding campus buildings on Green Road\, which the artist has encrusted in road salt. On the entryway pillar\, Clegg zooms in on tiny fragments of found material from UMich’s famous “rock” to celebrate nearly seven decades of student art and activism. Both artists uplift aggregate of local human activity to reveal tiny worlds of found form. \n\nSally Clegg: Sentimentary Rock\nSentimentary Rock is a composition of paint slag collected from the UMich rock monument at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street. This colorful composite material has been accumulating at the base of the iconic limestone boulder since the mid 1950’s\, when students began a tradition of painting it in acts of protest\, creativity\, and ritual\, sometimes multiple times per week. Akin to byproducts of industry such as “Fordite” (collectable chunks of automotive overspray sometimes called ‘Detroit agate’)\, Sentimentary Rock includes thousands of layers\, each dripped from a palimpsestic public proclamation. When processed\, sculpted\, sealed\, assembled\, and macro-photographed\, the result is this enlarged array of tiny gems\, intended to celebrate the indissoluble student voice. \n\nKim Karlsrud: What Amasses\nWhat Amasses is an assemblage of everyday found objects collected within the Miller Creek watershed\, an urbanized drainage system that encompasses much of the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. Selected objects were immersed in a road salt solution\, allowing delicate crystalline formations to emerge. Road salt is a common material input into these hydrological networks during the winter months and exists in multiple states of refinement\, expression\, coherence\, and fragmentation. Each object was then arranged\, photographed\, and enlarged to recontextualize these materials in ways that invite deeper reflections on how infrastructure and human agency blur notions of the natural and the artificial. \nArtist Statements/Bios\n\nSally Clegg \nSally Clegg is an artist and educator from Pelham\, Massachusetts. Her studio practice is rooted in sculpture and expanded printmaking\, stemming from a fascination with human efforts to make meaning from our relationships to objects. Clegg integrates history\, popular culture\, literature and philosophy as material for artmaking\, leveraging personal anecdote and humor to reveal the complexity\, absurdity\, and theoretical richness at play in our connections to things and to ourselves. \n\nClegg holds an MFA in Art from The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design\, and a BA in Art & English from Goucher College. She has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and her work can be found in permanent collections at Yale University\, The New York Public Library\, and elsewhere. Her artwork and writing has appeared in ASAP/Journal\, BOMB Magazine\, Sculpture Magazine\, and Hyperallergic. She is a lecturer in Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Website / Instagram\n\n\nKim Karlsrud \nKim Karlsrud is the co-founder of Commonstudio\, a collaborative creative practice that develops socio-ecological and spatial interventions\, installations\, and initiatives working with and within urban landscapes. Her work explores the space between art and design\, and is grounded in the concept of the “commons\,” that which is shared\, as well as that which is ordinary\, banal\, and commonplace.\n\nKarlsrud completed her undergraduate degree in Product Design from Otis College of Art and Design and an MFA in Art from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Visiting Professor in the College of Design at the University of Oregon\, teaching across Art and Landscape Architecture departments. She jointly received the 2014-15 Prince Charitable Trust Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture\, was a 2017 resident at the Headlands Center for the Arts\, and is the 2025-26 Fuller Fieldscape Fellow. Website / Instagram UID:138032-21881286@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138032 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21885494@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T142109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Expedition Reef DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Expedition Reef immerses you in an undersea adventure. Along the way\, discover how corals grow\, feed\, reproduce\, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth.\n\nThe state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store. UID:95986-21892261@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/95986 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:natural history museum,Natural Sciences LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T181529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Swimming & Diving vs Denison DESCRIPTION:Men's Swimming & Diving vs Denison UID:142140-21890064@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142140 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T060151 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T140000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Star Wars Padawan Training DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn some lightsaber choreography\, play fight\, and practice your saber swings at Ingalls Mall in the dark. Bring a lightsaber if you have one\, if not we have extra to borrow!! UID:143597-21893451@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143597 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union: Kuenzel Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T181529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T070000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Swimming & Diving vs Denison DESCRIPTION:Women's Swimming & Diving vs Denison UID:143951-21894306@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143951 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T001541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Swimming & Diving vs Denison DESCRIPTION:Women's Swimming & Diving vs Denison UID:142141-21890065@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142141 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T120208 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T143000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training DESCRIPTION:Our weekly beginner-friendly sessions are designed for students who are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a structured\, low-pressure environment to build strong fundamentals.\nEach session focuses on core movements\, positional awareness\, and high-percentage techniques used in real sparring\, with an emphasis on safety\, clarity\, and progressive learning. Instruction is step-by-step\, with plenty of time for drilling\, questions\, and guided practice.\nNo prior martial arts experience is required. These classes are ideal if you are:\n• Trying BJJ for the first time\n• Looking to improve fundamentals before live sparring\n• Returning after time away from training\n• Interested in grappling for fitness\, confidence\, or competition\nTraining partners are supportive\, instruction is detailed\, and the pace is intentionally beginner-friendly while still preparing you for more advanced classes over time.\nCome learn how to move efficiently\, control positions\, and build confidence on the mats - one class at a time. UID:144467-21895394@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144467 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T121540 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260106T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Mercyhurst DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Mercyhurst UID:143340-21892929@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143340 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21892216@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T093001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Student Art Meetup: Stamps Gallery Undergraduate Exhibition/Artist and Designer Walkthrough DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to explore fine art in the Ann Arbor community? Join us for the Stamps School's annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition! The Award-winning student artists and designers showcased in this exhibition will lead visitors through a discussion of their work and artistic process. \n\nWe will meet directly outside the Sweetwaters in the Michigan Union at 1:20pm\, and walk together for 10 minutes to the Stamps Gallery. Hope to see you there! UID:142934-21891825@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142934 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art Meetups,Artsrx LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251217T181511 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T160000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Student-led Exhibition Tour DESCRIPTION:Join award-win­ning stu­dent artists and designers from the 2026 Under­grad­u­ate Juried Exhi­bi­tion as they lead visitors through a discussion of their work in the exhibition.\nThe Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students\, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30 - February 21\, 2026. UID:139787-21886053@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139787 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21892288@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T121655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T160000 SUMMARY:Performance:Daiyao Zhong\, voice DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate Daiyao Zhong\, mezzo-soprano\, performs a dissertation recital. UID:144155-21894747@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144155 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T120253 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T180000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:FREE and fun 🏀 basketball game this Saturday at 3:00 PM DESCRIPTION:\nCalling all U-M faculty\, students\, and community members! 🎉\nJoin us for a FREE and fun 🏀 basketball game this Saturday at 3:00 PM at St. Luke Ann Arbor 4205 Washtenaw Ave\, Ann Arbor. \nPlenty of free parkingMeet new peopleGet some exerciseBoost your mental health\nCome shoot some hoops\, break a sweat\, and enjoy a great time with the community. We hope to see you there! UID:144653-21895654@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144653 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:St Luke Ann Arbor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21892225@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251110T145627 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T170000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Judo Training DESCRIPTION:Judo Team Training at the Michigan League\nKoessler Room\, 3rd Floor. Before showing up\, please email hazoum@umich.edu. We want to be prepared for new members. UID:138019-21881191@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138019 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics - Wrestling,Fitness,In Person,Leadership,Rec Sports LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T120004 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey @ GVSU DESCRIPTION:1 Game vs GSVU UID:136310-21878490@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136310 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Griff's Georgetown Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T121653 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T183000 SUMMARY:Performance:Carson Arcuri\, voice DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Carson Arcuri\, tenor\, performs a specialist's degree recital. UID:143247-21892548@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143247 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T121545 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Mercyhurst DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Mercyhurst UID:142139-21890063@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142139 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T181530 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Men's Lacrosse vs Mercyhurst DESCRIPTION:Men's Lacrosse vs Mercyhurst UID:144671-21895672@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics LOCATION:U-M Lacrosse Stadium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T160433 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Seanscéal: Stories of Ireland DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 showcase is Saturday\, January 31\, at the Lydia Mendelssohn theater from 7-9pm!\n\n\nUM Students can pick up a Passport to the Arts and exchange it at the door to attend the show FREE!\n\n\nLivestream tickets can be purchased through a dancer or by emailing irish.dance.leim@gmail.com\n\n\nWe hope to see you there! UID:144145-21894724@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Dance LOCATION:Michigan League - Lydia Mendehlssohn Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T121636 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T213000 SUMMARY:Performance:Nathan Shook\, tuba DESCRIPTION:DMA candidate Nathan Shook performs a dissertation recital. UID:143485-21893259@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143485 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Walgreen Drama Center - Stamps Auditorium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T181647 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T220000 SUMMARY:Performance:Violin Studio of Fabiola Kim in Recital in Chicago DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special concert honoring the 150th birth year of Fritz Kreisler\, the legendary Austrian-American violinist and composer known for his sweet tone\, expressive phrasing\, and beloved short works for violin. Performed by the talented young artists and students of Professor Fabiola Kim\, this program showcases the enduring charm and virtuosity of Kreisler’s music. \n\n*The start time is 7:30 pm Central Time\, which is 8:30 pm Eastern Time for those watching via livestream.*\n\nFree and open to the public\, this concert invites you to experience the timeless brilliance of a master whose music continues to inspire generations.\n\nGenerously sponsored by Dr. Marylou Witz UID:144739-21895797@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144739 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T060027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Florida Warmup in Apopka\, Fl on Jan 29 through Feb 1. UID:142269-21890306@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T120202 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T230000 SUMMARY:Other:Notre Dame Tournament DESCRIPTION:notre dame tournament UID:144069-21894610@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144069 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University of Notre Dame CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260131T060155 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Purdue Tournament DESCRIPTION:First tournament for conference. A and B team. Two-day tournament.  UID:143797-21894039@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143797 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Purdue Recreational Sports Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894170@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890845@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890610@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T060153 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T170000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Jayhawk Open DESCRIPTION:Open Invite Tournament held my Muskegon Community College UID:144070-21894611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144070 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Muskegon Community College CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T145819 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:2026 Datathon Competition Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Analyze a large data set. \nPropose a compelling solution.\nPersuade a panel of judges. \n\nAll for the chance to win up to $3\,000. \n\nThe annual Datathon Competition is a hybrid\, week-long hackathon-style competition\, where interdisciplinary student teams use data as the foundation for developing creative solutions to a real-world problem. \n\nAfter the problem statement and dataset are released at the kickoff\, teams of 5–6 students have one week to analyze the data\, develop a solution\, and present their findings to a panel of judges. \n\nRegister as an individual or with a team by January 29th! UID:143320-21892906@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143320 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Tauber Colloquium, 6th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T181642 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\n\nOpening Reception: January 23\, 2026\, 4:30 to 5:30 pm\n\nOpen January 27 – February 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:144062-21894601@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144062 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T094536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Creating the Future of Medicine for 175 Years DESCRIPTION:As the Medical School celebrates the anniversary of its opening in the fall of 1850\, and Michigan Medicine marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the \"Old Main\" University Hospital that served as its flagship from 1925 to 1986\, a free museum exhibit explores 175 years of medical education\, research and clinical care. \n\nOpen to the public at the Museum on Main Street operated by the Washtenaw County Historical Society\, the exhibit includes artifacts\, photos and facts about how U-M's medical community grew from humble beginnings on the Diag to become one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers. It also asks visitors to ponder their own attitudes and experiences\, and to submit memories and photos of their time working\, studying\, volunteering or receiving care at U-M's medical campus and beyond. There are also activities for young visitors.\n\nThe museum is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.\n\nFull details about the exhibit\, including parking instructions and how to book a free private group tour on a weekday\, are available at http://michmed.org/museum\n\nThe museum has an accessible entrance at the rear of the building. UID:139428-21885526@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139428 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:History,Life Science,Medicine,Museum,Nursing LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T142109 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T124500 SUMMARY:Presentation:Expedition Reef DESCRIPTION:Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Expedition Reef immerses you in an undersea adventure. Along the way\, discover how corals grow\, feed\, reproduce\, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth.\n\nThe state-of-the-art Planetarium & Dome Theater at the U-M Museum of Natural History transports visitors beyond distant stars and back in time from the comfort of reclining seats. Tickets $8. Tickets are available on the day of the show at the Museum Store. UID:95986-21892270@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/95986 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:natural history museum,Natural Sciences LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T122108 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Buddy Bracelet Making DESCRIPTION:Bring a buddy to make a bracelet with or come and we'll pair you. Feel free to swap bracelets at the end! While making bracelets learn a little about healthy relationships. UID:144646-21895630@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144646 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T142541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Buddy Bracelet Making DESCRIPTION:Come make the trending clay bead bracelets with a buddy and learn about healthy relationships!n Please make sure to register here!\nhttps://myumi.ch/NrqmQ UID:144854-21896024@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144854 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Crafting,Free,Sexual Assault Awareness,Student Affairs,Student Org,Undergraduate LOCATION:Mason Hall - 3463 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T134500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21892234@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120221 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Beginner Friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training DESCRIPTION:Our weekly beginner-friendly sessions are designed for students who are new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or looking for a structured\, low-pressure environment to build strong fundamentals.\nEach session focuses on core movements\, positional awareness\, and high-percentage techniques used in real sparring\, with an emphasis on safety\, clarity\, and progressive learning. Instruction is step-by-step\, with plenty of time for drilling\, questions\, and guided practice.\nNo prior martial arts experience is required. These classes are ideal if you are:\n\n\nTrying BJJ for the first time\n\n\nLooking to improve fundamentals before live sparring\n\n\nReturning after time away from training\n\n\nInterested in grappling for fitness\, confidence\, or competition\n\n\nTraining partners are supportive\, instruction is detailed\, and the pace is intentionally beginner-friendly while still preparing you for more advanced classes over time.\nCome learn how to move efficiently\, control positions\, and build confidence on the mats—one class at a time. UID:144481-21895408@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144481 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Ann Arbor BJJ CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Crafting Meeting DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us every Sunday from 2:00-4:00p for our weekly crafting meeting! All skills are welcome with plenty of teachers and projects for knitting and crocheting each week. If you have more questions\, please DM us on Instagram or email vipsclub-admin@umich.edu \nTime: 2:00-4:00 pm\nLocation: Central Campus\, Michigan League (check GCal for specific room)\nVIPs Club GCal: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y183OWUyMmFkNTQ2NDk4NDdmNWZiN2U1NmE4ZDMwNjIzMWUwYTE4MWUyYjY0YTQyNjZkYjIzNzdlMTRlODhlYzczQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20\nVIPs Club Instagram: @vipsclubumich\nNonprofit Website: vipsfund.org\nNonprofit Instagram: @vipsfund UID:143234-21892535@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143234 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan League, Room D CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T084156 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 SUMMARY:Tours:Sunday Drop-In Tour | My Favorite Things DESCRIPTION:Join docent Robin Little as she explores her favorite things in the Kelsey Museum. Get an up-close look at incantation bowls (and their demon-trapping properties)\, ancient Egyptian adornment (including a striking faience necklace)\, and other beautiful\, interesting\, and thought-provoking objects from the ancient world.\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:143992-21894380@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143992 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Ancient Egypt,Ancient Greece,Ancient Middle East,Ancient Rome,Archaeology,Art,Free,History,Museum,Tour LOCATION:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094648 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T144500 SUMMARY:Film Screening:T.REX DESCRIPTION:With stunning CGI visuals and the latest research from leading paleontologists\, the film offers audiences a fresh perspective on the GOAT (Greatest Of All Tyrants): Tyrannosaurus rex. Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota\, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig\, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. rex to life—from hatchling to hulking adult. Narrated by Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill\, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator. UID:136347-21892297@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136347 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Museum,natural history museum,Planetarium LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260310T094417 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T154500 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Sky Tonight DESCRIPTION:A live presentation on what to find in the sky tonight and for the coming few weeks. This presentation includes how to find the cardinal directions with the North Star\, current and upcoming constellations\, visible planets\, a few deep sky objects depending on the season\, and other interesting astronomical visualizations. If you want to be able to look up from your own backyard and know what to look for\, this is the show for you. UID:141325-21892243@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141325 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Children,Family,Museum,museums,natural history museum,Natural Sciences,Planetarium,Prospective Undergraduate Students,Science,Space,Undergraduate LOCATION:Museum of Natural History - Planetarium & Dome Theater CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T142050 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Soul Food Sundays DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of the African American cultural tradition of Sunday dinner at the home of the family matriarch\, it is a time for the Trotter community to come together and break bread\, listen to music\, dance\, and converse. UID:144085-21894635@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144085 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Multipurpose Rooms and Sankofa Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260216T123149 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Winter JCPenney Suit-Up (IN PERSON) Sponsored by the University Career Center DESCRIPTION:Please register on Sessions: https://myumi.ch/dgR6N The University Career Center (UCC) is partnering with JCPenney to offer career gear of up to 45% off items. Everything you need to finish your look for the 2026 Winter Job &\; Internship Fair\, or interviews. Shop suits\, dresses\, coats\, pants\, and shoes—all at deeply discounted prices.UMICH students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to attend this event. Bring your UMID to check in. Students are welcome to drive themselves\, or theBlue Bus option will be available.Bus Schedule: First pick-uptime: 2:30 pm Student Activities Building (SAB) - 515 E. Jefferson StreetAnn Arbor\, MI 48109 Last drop-off time: 6:10 pm JCPenney (JCP)(Runs every 20 min)2:30PM SAB >\; Briarwood2:50PM Briarwood >\; SAB3:10PM SAB >\; Briarwood3:30PM Briarwood >\; SAB3:50PM SAB >\; Briarwood4:10PM Briarwood >\; SABBreak until 4:50pm4:50PM SAB >\; Briarwood5:10PM Briarwood >\; SAB5:30PM SAB >\; Briarwood6:10PM Briarwood >\; SAB REGISTER HERE: https://myumi.ch/dgR6N  #UCC UID:144161-21894757@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144161 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:500 Briarwood Circle, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T142050 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Winter JCPenney Suit-Up (IN PERSON)—Sponsored by the University Career Center DESCRIPTION:The University Career Center (UCC) is partnering with JCPenney to offer career gear. Everything you need to finish your look for the 2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair\, or interviews. Shop suits\, dresses\, coats\, pants\, and shoes—all at deeply discounted prices.UMICH students\, faculty\, and staff are welcome to attend this event. Bring your UM ID to check in. students\, faculty and staff will continue to receive the 30% off sale price on Suit-Up items and will now receive a coupon for $25 off $100 purchase. Students are welcome to drive themselves\, or the Blue Bus option will be available. Bus Schedule: First pick-up time: 2:30 pm Student Activities Building (SAB) - 515 E. Jefferson Street Ann Arbor\, MI 48109 Last drop-off time: 6:10 pm JCPenney (JCP)(Runs every 20 min) 2:30PM SAB > Briarwood 2:50PM Briarwood > SAB 3:10PM SAB > Briarwood 3:30PM Briarwood > SAB 3:50PM SAB > Briarwood 4:10PM Briarwood > SABBreak until 4:50pm 4:50PM SAB > Briarwood 5:10PM Briarwood > SAB 5:30PM SAB > Briarwood 6:10PM Briarwood > SAB UID:143066-21892010@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143066 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:JCPenney Briarwood Mall 500 Briarwood Cir Ann Arbor , MI 48108 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T181526 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T010000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Gymnastics vs Michigan State DESCRIPTION:Women's Gymnastics vs Michigan State UID:142230-21890248@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142230 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Gymnastics LOCATION:Crisler Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T114344 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T230000 SUMMARY:Performance:Art Outta Town: Hadestown DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trip to the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing to see a touring Broadway production of Hadestown! We will travel together on a blue bus to and from the show. Tickets are $15 (plus ticket fees) and transportation and admission are included. \n\nHadestown intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice\, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature\, doubt against faith\, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors\, dancers and singers\, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.\n\nCo-presented by the Arts Initiative and the Center for Campus Involvement. UID:143463-21893214@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143463 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:arts,performance LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120008 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T183000 SUMMARY:Other:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey vs. GVSU DESCRIPTION:Home game UID:137369-21880169@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137369 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Yost Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120031 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 SUMMARY:Community Service:Club Meeting - Wolverines on Wheels (WoW) DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly club meeting to discuss campus bike infrastructure and education initiatives! Here\, we plan our group rides\, pop-ups\, grant applications\, and open the floor to ANY ideas related to improving the safety and accessibility of biking on the A2 campus. \nAll campus members are welcome to join our meetings which are led by our programming chairs. \nAll Winter 2026 Semester meetings are to take place in the Sophia B Jones 1st Floor Union room with the exception of academic calendar breaks. UID:142602-21891210@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142602 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Sophia B Jones Room - 1st Floor Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T204245 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T200000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Gadites Meeting DESCRIPTION:Matthew 5:6 KJV\nBlessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.\n\nLet's pray and come with hunger and thirst\, because the Lord is prepared to feed us again today💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾. UID:144605-21895545@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144605 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Religious,Undergraduate LOCATION:East Quadrangle - 1405 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T155655 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Goal Punch Cards at Mary Markley DESCRIPTION:Join the Markley Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant to set goals for the New Year in a creative way with punch cards! Snacks will be provided! UID:144227-21894933@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144227 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Crafts,housing,Social LOCATION:Mary Markley Hall - Angela Davis Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T060027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T235959 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Florida Warmup in Apopka\, Fl on Jan 29 through Feb 1. UID:142269-21890307@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120008 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T235959 SUMMARY:Other:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey vs. GVSU DESCRIPTION:Home game UID:137369-21880170@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137369 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Yost Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T123005 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:LACS Exhibition. Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador DESCRIPTION:*Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador*\nCurator: Ryan B. Morrison | Curatorial Assistant: Isabella H. de Lemos\n\nFebruary 2-26\, 2026\, International Institute Gallery\, 547 Weiser Hall\n\n*Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador* traces one of the largest repatriation efforts of Afro-Brazilian art to date. Led by the Detroit-based nonprofit Con/Vida: Popular Arts of the Americas\, the initiative is returning more than 750 works of Afro-Brazilian popular art to Salvador\, Bahia\, where they will enter the collection of the National Museum of Afro-Brazilian Culture (MUNCAB). Built over three decades through sustained relationships with artists\, families\, and workshops across Northeastern Brazil\, the collection reflects the creative ingenuity\, community memory\, and diasporic traditions that define Afro-Brazilian popular art.\n\nThis exhibition highlights selected works from the broader repatriation effort\, recognizing the artists and cultural stewards in Brazil and Michigan who made this historic return possible. Featured are woodcut prints by João Francisco Borges\, Nilo dos Santos\, Givanildo Francisco da Silva\, and José Miguel da Silva\, alongside examples of *literatura de cordel*—popular printed booklets that combine social commentary\, folklore\, poetry\, and song.\n\nFurther reading and details are available in Portuguese and English at https://myumi.ch/61G23.\n\nPresented by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Institute for the Humanities UID:143613-21893496@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143613 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Afro-brazilian Studies,Area Studies,Art,brazil,Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies,Exhibition,Visual Arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - International Institute Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21892594@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location - JCPenney Wing CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894171@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition. UID:142773-21891438@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142773 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T132939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Stamping and Stomping: community inspired relief prints DESCRIPTION:Currently based in Ann Arbor\, Paloma Núñez-Regueiro is a Mexican printmaker born in Lima\, Peru. Paloma attended art college in Mexico\, where she came face to face with printmaking during her first year at the Facultad de Artes Plásticas (College of Arts) in Xalapa\, Veracruz. She became fascinated with the possibilities that printmaking offers\, as well as its importance in popular resistance throughout history. In 1997\, she transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology with an International Student Scholarship.\n-- \n\nAmongst the subjects that interest her are human migration\, social in-visibility\, and the intrinsic relation of humans to the universe as well as our dislocated relationship to it. She currently explores the vicissitudes of minorities and their stories in order to create a better understanding of their issues. By offering portraits of minorities and their stories\, Nunez-Regueiro’s goal is to create supportive communities for those who need to feel rooted in their geographical space and their present time. \n\nNúñez-Regueiro work is closely related to her experiences of living abroad — the impermanence\, the precarious construction of one's present and even less of one’s future. It is about the rootlessness of those of us who move from place to place. She is an incessantly positive artist and she profoundly believes in art as a tool to create the social change that can lead us to thoughtful actions\, and the bettering of ourselves and our communities. UID:144223-21894914@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Ambassadors,Arts And Ideas In The Humanities,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,Culture,Free,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,multicultural,Social Impact,social justice,visual arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape. UID:142768-21891351@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T100358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum. UID:142791-21891557@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T165319 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T140000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:CANCELLED - ECRC Career Cafe featuring Donaldson DESCRIPTION:Please note that the Career Cafe featuring Donaldson has been cancelled. Visit https://www.donaldson.com/en-us/about-us/careers/ for more information if you are interested in careers with Donaldson. UID:144609-21895564@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144609 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T102201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000) DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu. UID:144249-21895057@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T092051 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T113000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Navigating Internships as an International Graduate Student DESCRIPTION:Are you an international graduate student interested in pursuing an internship? We’re here to help! This informal information session will feature international graduate students who’ve gone through the Rackham Doctoral Intern Fellowship Program\, as well as staff from the International Center\, University Career Center\, and Rackham.We’ll cover general information for applying for internships as a graduate student and advice for obtaining curricular practical training (CPT)/optional practical training (OPT) to conduct an internship. While primarily geared toward Ph.D. students\, master's students will also benefit from attending. UID:142490-21891017@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142490 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T102201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000) DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu. UID:144249-21894996@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260217T063146 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Resume Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1894017Just getting started building a resume? Have a draft but not sure how to make it better? Want to learn about resources available to revise your resume? Wherever you’re at Resume Lab is a great next step for you. Get real-time\, personalized support in a small group setting by checking out the Resume Lab.We will discuss and educate you on…- Design andformat- Writing a great bullet point- Targeting your resumefor specific internships/jobs If you're a Graduate Studentor Recent Grad\, please make a 1:1 appointment instead of attending the Lab because this event is designed for undergraduates. Note:This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number of U-M Students.#UCC UID:144197-21894832@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144197 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T121633 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Kathy Beck\, carillon DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:144328-21895171@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144328 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894409@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251210T182021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T140000 SUMMARY:Other:The Queer Reading Nook DESCRIPTION:Start of the semester got you feeling stressed? Come unwind in our Queer Reading Nook! Enjoy some chill reading time with LGBTQ books and authors\, discuss your favorites with others in the community\, and make some crafts. Boba and snacks will be provided!\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:142536-21891128@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142536 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT LOCATION:Michigan Union - Spectrum Center (3020) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T121634 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:[Cancelled] Tiffany Ng\, carillon DESCRIPTION:This performance has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:144362-21895232@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144362 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T071840 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:HEP-Astro Seminar | Small-scale Lyman alpha forest cosmology: Constraints from high-resolution quasar surveys DESCRIPTION:We present a new cosmological analysis of the small-scale (k ≈ 1-8 h/Mpc) Lyman-α forest 1D flux power spectrum (P1D)\, using high-resolution quasar spectra from XQ100 and KODIAQ-SQUAD interpreted with the PRIYA simulation based emulator. The Lyα P1D is a unique probe of structure formation on Mpc scales\, sensitive to dark matter models and also tracing astrophysical processes such as He II reionization and feedback. PRIYA is the first simulation suite to jointly span cosmological parameters and inhomogeneous He II reionization\, enabling a full exploration of the covariance between cosmology and astrophysics at these scales. With this framework\, we infer cosmological constraints from the XQ100 and KODIAQ-SQUAD P1D\, finding agreement between XQ100 and eBOSS cosmology\, while KODIAQ-SQUAD shows a biasedly high matter clustering driven by high-column-density absorber selection. High-resolution P1D data provides tighter constraints on the IGM thermal history and absorber abundance than medium-resolution surveys\, offering complementary information to DESI. This complementarity can help break degeneracies between IGM physics and cosmology in future DESI Lyα forest P1D analyses. UID:143459-21893207@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143459 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260217T123150 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Internship Lab DESCRIPTION:*RSVP required to attend. Click \"Join Event\" here:https://umich.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1894111Are you ready to start searching for a great internship? Do you have a few ideas\, but you’re not sure where to get started? Let's talk about search strategy!! Get real-time\, personalized support by checking out the in person Internship Lab. You’ll be guided by one of our Career Coaches who hasdesigned this experience to provide you strategies\, tools\, and motivation to get on the right track with searching for internships. Chat with folks from the University Career Center to explore Handshake\,the University Career Alumni Network (UCAN) and to learn about other tools you can use to build a great job/internship search strategy. **If you're not sure what you're interested in\, consider making an \"Exploring Major/Career Option\" appointment to get started clarifying your interests with a career coach in a 1-on-1 setting. Recent Grads: If you are an alumni\, you will not be able to access the link due the University’s policy of discontinuing alumni Zoom accounts 30 days after graduation. Please contact careercenter@umich.edu with the subject line“Recent Grad Help” to receive either a recording of the session or tobe set up with a 1:1. Include the name of the workshop/event in your email.#UCC UID:144211-21894846@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144211 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University Career Center, 3200 Student Activities Building, Program Room (3003), 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T153612 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Other:2026 NYC Real Estate Academy DESCRIPTION:Interested in exploring a career in real estate or learning how to shape your U-M experience toward the industry? Apply to join the Real Estate Academy\, hosted by Related Companies in partnership with the U-M Weiser Center for Real Estate.\n\nSupported by the Blau Initiative for Early Career Advancement in Real Estate and Infrastructure\, this exploratory program is designed to expand access and provide hands-on exposure for undergraduate students across experience levels. Selected students will participate in a multi-day immersive experience in New York City\, where they’ll learn from industry professionals\, connect with U-M alumni\, and gain insight into internships and career pathways at Related Companies.\n\nStudents at any class level with little to no real estate experience are encouraged to apply. All travel\, lodging\, and meals are fully covered thanks to the generosity of our donors. The next academy will take place from May 5-8\, 2026.\n\nOpen to undergraduate students only. Application deadline: Sunday\, February 2nd at 5PM EST. UID:143924-21894277@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143924 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Architecture,Architecture\, Urban Planning,Business,Civil and Environmental Engineering,Economics,Michigan Engineering,real estate,Student Affairs,Student Org,taubman college,Taubmancollege,Transportation\, Urban Planning,Undergraduate Students,urban design,urban planning LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260118T213612 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Camassa-Holm Equations with an internal symmetry DESCRIPTION:In the first part of my talk\, I will revisit my work on the scalar Camassa–Holm equation\, which will set the stage for the second part. There\, I will outline a construction of spinor analogs of the Camassa–Holm equation. In essence\, each orthogonal group gives rise to a Camassa–Holm–type equation with intricate internal dynamics. I will motivate this generalization using spectral deformations of the Euler–Bernoulli beam problem\, which corresponds to the Clifford algebra on two generators with Minkowski signature. The dynamics of solutions of this Clifford extension are far more intricate than in the scalar case\, a contrast I will illustrate with concrete examples. The talk is based on recent joint work with R. Beals and ongoing research with A. Hone and V. Novikov. UID:142888-21891768@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142888 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Virtual,Mathematics,Seminar LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T053339 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GLNT: A Unified Finiteness Theorem For Curves DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This talk presents a unified framework for finiteness results concerning arithmetic points on algebraic curves\, exploring the analogy between number fields and function fields. The number field setting\, joint work with F. Janbazi\, generalizes and extends classical results of Birch–Merriman\, Siegel\, and Faltings. We prove that the set of Galois-conjugate points on a smooth projective curve with good reduction outside a fixed finite set of places is finite\, when considered up to the action of the automorphism group of a proper integral model. Motivated by this\, we consider the function field analogue\, involving a smooth and proper family of curves over an affine curve defined over a finite field. In this setting\, we show that for a fixed degree\, there are only finitely many étale relative divisors over the base\, up to the action of the family's automorphism group (and including the Frobenius in the isotrivial case). Together\, these results illustrate both the parallels and distinctions between the two arithmetic settings\, contributing to a broader unifying perspective on finiteness.\n\nThis talk will be available on Zoom and also screened in the usual seminar room. \n\nZoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/meetings/94035591521/invitations?signature=wyG79PvgvBsNFNTwNdlSBhapEA35q80UxT-b6dmZZ14 UID:143315-21892895@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143315 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T145522 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Queer Palestinian Film & the Second Intifada DESCRIPTION:Drew Paul\, Associate Professor of Arabic and Co-Director of Cinema Studies at the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, presents a talk centered on two short Palestinian films—Chic Point (2003) by Sharif Waked\, and Diary of a Male Whore (2001) by Tawfik Abu Wael)—as examples of a wave of queer films from or about Palestine that emerge during and after the Second Intifada (2000–2005). \n\nThe talk examines visual and narrative characteristics of these films\, including violations of bodily autonomy\, spatial constriction\, flashback and traumatic recall\, and use of shadows and darkness. It then connects these elements to broader trends in Second Intifada filmmaking to argue that queer narratives and experiences offer a compelling visual language for critiquing forms of violence and collective punishment that Israel utilized during the Second Intifada and has continued to deploy\, expand\, and refine in the 20 years since.\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies\, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender\, the Department of Film\, Television\, and Media\, and the Program in Arab and Muslim American Studies. UID:144318-21895153@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144318 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Arab And Muslim American Studies,Arabic,film,lecture,lgbtq,queer,Queer Studies LOCATION:Lane Hall - 2239 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T195044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student combinatorics seminar: q-rational numbers and dimers DESCRIPTION:I will talk about a q-analogue of rational numbers introduced by Morier-Genoud and Ovsienko. Motivated by combinatorics of classic continued fractions in the context of triangulations and walks on the Farey graph\, they assigned to each rational number r/s a rational function in q\, R(q)/S(q)\, where R(q) and S(q) are coprime polynomials in q with positive integer coefficients. Based on a recent work of Ovsienko\, we will interpret these polynomials in the context of perfect matchings (dimers) on snake graphs. This is a self-contained talk which will include necessary background on dimer models on planar graphs\, such as the dimer lattice and the face polynomial. UID:144891-21896105@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144891 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T100908 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T183000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Transfer Transitions: Getting Involved in Research DESCRIPTION:Welcome\, Winter 2026 transfer students! Curious about how to do research while you're here at UM? \n\nJoin us for Transfer Transitions: Getting Involved in Research\, an event featuring a presentation from the LSA Opportunity Hub coaches and the LSA Transfer Student Ambassadors. The presentation will cover the many different ways to get involved in research at UM\, and the Transfer Student Ambassadors will share about research they've done on campus and their tips & tricks for getting started. There will also be time to mingle & ask questions after the presentations.\n\nWhile this event is geared toward new transfer students\, all U-M transfer students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please register through the Sessions link to get free food. We look forward to seeing you at Transfer Transitions: Getting Involved in Research! UID:142971-21891865@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142971 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Lsa Opportunity Hub,Research,transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 1040 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T160551 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Black History Month Opening Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Please join us to kick off our month-long celebration of Black history and heritage with a powerful\, inspiring\, and thought-provoking gathering centered around our theme\, Gold in our Melanin\, Greatness in our Histories. We will connect to invite reflection on the enduring legacy of innovation and resilience that has shaped the Black experience.  \n\nThe BHM Opening Ceremony is led by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA)\, and is co-sponsored by the Trotter Multicultural Center\, Support for Incoming Black Students (SIBS)\, and the Black Student Union (BSU). Join us as we uplift stories and creative expressions that highlight authentic Black generational experiences\, while also reflecting on the strength rooted in shared and unique histories. Inspiring genuine understanding\, sparking creativity\, and cultivating deeper appreciation for the gold within our melanin and the greatness within our histories. \n\nWe hope to see you at the Opening Ceremony and at other events throughout Black History Month!\n\nMORE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/black-history\n\nMORE TROTTER/MESA EVENTS\nhttps://mesa.umich.edu/events-programs\nhttps://trotter.umich.edu/programs-events UID:144394-21895279@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144394 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Sessions LOCATION:Michigan Union, Rogel Ballroom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T120259 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T210000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:February Brazilian Zouk Dance Lessons DESCRIPTION:Hi zoukinis! Join us for Brazilian Zouk Dance Lessons!\nNot sure what Zouk is? Zouk is a Brazilian social partner dance known for its fun-loving and playful style\, often involving close embrace\, body rolls\, and hair whips. Check out our page for example videos! \n6 pm-Beginner Lesson\n7 pm-Practica\n8 pm-Improver Lesson\nAll of our lessons are open level and require no experience\, feel free to drop in and meet our fun-loving and welcoming community. See you soon! UID:144659-21895660@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144659 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T110452 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:German Film Series DESCRIPTION:February 2: *Ich bin dein Mensch* (2021\, Maria Schrader)\nIn search of a way to finance her studies\, Alma Fesler (Maren Eggert) agrees to participate in an experimental study: she will live with a humanoid robot for three weeks. This sci-fi romance takes audiences to the edges of rationality\, longing\, and what it means to be human.\n\nMarch 9: *Woyzeck* (1979\, Werner Herzog)\nBased on the drama fragment by Georg Büchner\, this film adaptation follows Franz Woyzeck (Klaus Kinski)\, an aimless\, low-ranking soldier attempting to find his footing while stationed in mid-nineteenth century provincial Germany.\n\nApril 6: *Yella* (2012\, Petzold) \nThis enigmatic thriller haunted by capitalism follows Yella Fichte (Nina Hoss) who\, freshly separated from her ex-husband and about to embark on a new life in Hanover\, enters a surreal world of money making schemes.\n\nRegistration is requested by not required.\n6:00pm: Pizza\n6:30pm: Film UID:143360-21892949@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143360 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:European,European Studies,Film,Free,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany,Humanities,Language,Max Kade LOCATION:North Quad - 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T172054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Arts Org Summit DESCRIPTION:The Arts Initiative and the Center for Campus Involvement host an annual Student Arts Org Summit\, a large gathering of student arts org leaders to learn about resources\, connect with peers\, enjoy some food\, and earn money for their organizations. The University has an incredible 250+ student organizations engaging in the arts\, whose members come from all degree programs across the University and play a huge role in the Michigan arts ecosphere. UID:142981-21891903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142981 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Pendleton Room, Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T152407 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T200000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Student Arts Org Summit DESCRIPTION:The Arts Initiative and the Center for Campus Involvement are hosting the annual Student Arts Org Summit\, a gathering of student arts org members to share perspectives\, connect with peers\, enjoy some food\, earn money for your org\, and help inform the future of U-M's arts community. The University has an incredible 250+ student organizations engaging in the arts\, whose members come from all degree programs across the University and play a huge role in the Michigan Arts ecosphere.\n\nThe Summit will be held on Monday February 2nd\, from 6-8pm in the Union. Advance registration is required. \n\nIn addition to some insightful discussions and delicious food\, each attendee can earn $40 for their student organization (with a max of 2 representatives per organization). UID:143851-21894127@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143851 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Initiative,Dance,Dinner,Leadership,Music,Poetry,Student Org,Theater,Visual Arts LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T181520 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251209T190000 SUMMARY:Sporting Event:Women's Tennis vs Auburn DESCRIPTION:Women's Tennis vs Auburn UID:142527-21891085@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142527 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Athletics,Athletics - Women's Tennis LOCATION:Varsity Tennis Bldg CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T172244 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T203000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Networking and Small Talk in English DESCRIPTION:Establishing a strong social network is key to academic and professional success\, and learning how to comfortably make small talk is a great first step in making personal and professional connections. It also helps you excel in your academic work\, integrate with life on campus\, and take advantage of U-M resources. This workshop will provide tips and strategies for networking and small talk. You will practice these skills in small groups\, preparing you to make your own connections with friends\, professors\, and future colleagues. UID:143775-21893996@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143775 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:English,Graduate And Professional Students,International,International Center,Language,Networking,Undergraduate,Workshop LOCATION:Central Campus Classroom Building - CCCB0460 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260311T090809 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T210000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Game Nights @ the TSC DESCRIPTION:Transfer students\, join us for game nights at the Transfer Student Center! Come enjoy board & card games\, light snacks\, mingling\, & a growing community of transfer students. No registration needed -- just come on by the Transfer Student Center\, LSA 1180\, anytime during the event. UID:126350-21893419@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/126350 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:transfer,Transfer Student Center,Transfer Students LOCATION:LSA Building - 1180 (Transfer Student Center) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T181656 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Early Piano Studio Recital DESCRIPTION:The Early Piano Festival (February 2-4\, 2026) is a series of performances by SMTD students and faculty featuring the 1866 Erard piano and 1808 Broadwood piano from the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments\, SMTD's McNulty fortepiano after Anton Walter (ca. 1795) and a Wolf-Cristofori piano on temporary loan.\n\nIn this opening event of the series\, join us for a multi-keyboard concert on the Cristofori\, McNulty-Walter\, 1808 Broadwood\, and 1866 Erard pianos. UID:143534-21893361@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143534 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Faculty,Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T060027 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Florida Warmup DESCRIPTION:Michigan Men's Ultimate will be competing in the Florida Warmup in Apopka\, Fl on Jan 29 through Feb 1. UID:142269-21890308@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142269 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120008 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T235959 SUMMARY:Other:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey vs. GVSU DESCRIPTION:Home game UID:137369-21880171@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137369 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Yost Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T123005 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:LACS Exhibition. Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador DESCRIPTION:*Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador*\nCurator: Ryan B. Morrison | Curatorial Assistant: Isabella H. de Lemos\n\nFebruary 2-26\, 2026\, International Institute Gallery\, 547 Weiser Hall\n\n*Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador* traces one of the largest repatriation efforts of Afro-Brazilian art to date. Led by the Detroit-based nonprofit Con/Vida: Popular Arts of the Americas\, the initiative is returning more than 750 works of Afro-Brazilian popular art to Salvador\, Bahia\, where they will enter the collection of the National Museum of Afro-Brazilian Culture (MUNCAB). Built over three decades through sustained relationships with artists\, families\, and workshops across Northeastern Brazil\, the collection reflects the creative ingenuity\, community memory\, and diasporic traditions that define Afro-Brazilian popular art.\n\nThis exhibition highlights selected works from the broader repatriation effort\, recognizing the artists and cultural stewards in Brazil and Michigan who made this historic return possible. Featured are woodcut prints by João Francisco Borges\, Nilo dos Santos\, Givanildo Francisco da Silva\, and José Miguel da Silva\, alongside examples of *literatura de cordel*—popular printed booklets that combine social commentary\, folklore\, poetry\, and song.\n\nFurther reading and details are available in Portuguese and English at https://myumi.ch/61G23.\n\nPresented by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Institute for the Humanities UID:143613-21893497@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143613 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Afro-brazilian Studies,Area Studies,Art,brazil,Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies,Exhibition,Visual Arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - International Institute Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21895912@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T155259 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T150000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC Career Cafe featuring SubGrid Solutions DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Career Cafe to speak with representatives from SubGrid Solutions who will be recruiting for open positions and networking with candidates for future opportunities.\n\nThe Career Cafe provides students with an opportunity to connect with employers for networking and/or recruitment purposes in a casual setting. The Career Cafe is open to students across all majors and degree levels within the College of Engineering. Students participate on a drop in basis and may use this opportunity to explore different career paths\, learn about various employment opportunities\, and when appropriate\, present themselves as a candidate for open positions.\n\nAbout SubGrid\n- SubGrid Solutions is an engineering consulting firm bringing customer-focused\, high quality expertise to the power delivery market. Core service offerings include Protection and Control Engineering\, Protective Relay Settings\, Substation Engineering\, Owner's Engineer\, Project and Program Management\, and Project Development.\n\nStudent pre-registration is not needed for this event. You can find more information in Career Fair Plus (CF+)\n\nThis is a College of Engineering event. UID:143764-21893985@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143764 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894172@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition. UID:142773-21891439@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142773 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890847@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T132939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Stamping and Stomping: community inspired relief prints DESCRIPTION:Currently based in Ann Arbor\, Paloma Núñez-Regueiro is a Mexican printmaker born in Lima\, Peru. Paloma attended art college in Mexico\, where she came face to face with printmaking during her first year at the Facultad de Artes Plásticas (College of Arts) in Xalapa\, Veracruz. She became fascinated with the possibilities that printmaking offers\, as well as its importance in popular resistance throughout history. In 1997\, she transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology with an International Student Scholarship.\n-- \n\nAmongst the subjects that interest her are human migration\, social in-visibility\, and the intrinsic relation of humans to the universe as well as our dislocated relationship to it. She currently explores the vicissitudes of minorities and their stories in order to create a better understanding of their issues. By offering portraits of minorities and their stories\, Nunez-Regueiro’s goal is to create supportive communities for those who need to feel rooted in their geographical space and their present time. \n\nNúñez-Regueiro work is closely related to her experiences of living abroad — the impermanence\, the precarious construction of one's present and even less of one’s future. It is about the rootlessness of those of us who move from place to place. She is an incessantly positive artist and she profoundly believes in art as a tool to create the social change that can lead us to thoughtful actions\, and the bettering of ourselves and our communities. UID:144223-21894915@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Ambassadors,Arts And Ideas In The Humanities,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,Culture,Free,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,multicultural,Social Impact,social justice,visual arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape. UID:142768-21891352@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890612@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T100358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum. UID:142791-21891558@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260218T063159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T110000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:UCC Clothes Closet Drop-in for Job & Internship Fair DESCRIPTION:Need an outfit for the job or internship fair? Pop into theUniversity Career Center (UCC)’s Clothes Closet for a quick and easy style upgrade! It’s a fast\, 10–15 minute drop-in—swing by\, pick out some business attire for free\, and head out feeling confident.Each student may take up to three items from the closet each semester. The UCC Clothes Closet event is drop-in style—no appointment needed\, so stop in\, suit up\, and shine at your next opportunity!See you at the fairs! (Click here for in-person fair and here for virtual fair details) Add links: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/62631 This event's information is shown in Handshake as well as on the Happening @ Michigan calendar so that it will be seen by a larger number ofU-M Students. You can only register to attend this event within Handshake. If you'd like to indicate that you'll be attending this event and see more details\, please go to this link: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1897018/share_preview We want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accessibility accommodation would promote your full participation in this event\, please indicate your accommodation requirements in this form\, preferably at least 14 days prior to the program. If you have any questions regarding access to our programs\, please don't hesitate to reach out to Cierra Sutherland at cierrasu@umich.edu. To ensure sufficient time for arranging your requested accommodation(s) or exploring suitable alternatives\, wekindly request that you inform us as soon as possible.#UCC UID:144352-21895196@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144352 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:University Career Center, 3200 Student Activities Building, University Career Center office, 515 E Jefferson St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T095119 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T110000 SUMMARY:Recreational / Games:Schokoladenstunde DESCRIPTION:German Lecturer\, Mary Gell (magell@umich.edu)\, brings German chocolate to snack on and games to play (e.g. Tabu)\, all while chatting in German. UID:143465-21893219@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143465 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:European,Games,German,German Studies,Germanic Languages And Literatures,Germany,Humanities,Language LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - 3110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T102201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000) DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu. UID:144249-21894997@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T103435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T123000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Social Theory Workshop DESCRIPTION:- January 20: Jonathan Schoots\n- February 3: Jun Zhou\n- March 17: Kristina M. Fullerton Rico\n- April 7: Mary Shi UID:143800-21894046@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143800 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Student LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260203T090856 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Energy landscape analysis of multivariate time series via the Ising model | Winter Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:I present energy landscape analysis for multivariate time series. We infer an effective energy landscape from the data by fitting the inverse Ising model (also called a Boltzmann machine and pairwise maximum entropy model) and represent each observed system state as the position of a \"ball\" constrained to move on that surface. From the estimated landscape we compute\, statistical-physics‑inspired indices\, such as basin structure\, barrier heights\, dwell times\, transition rates\, and susceptibilities\, to characterize collective organization\, metastability\, and transition dynamics in the original time series. I illustrate the approach with neuroimaging examples in health and disease. UID:143615-21893556@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143615 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Agent Based Modelling,Complex Systems,Complex Systems Modelling,Mathematics,Network Science,Networks,Physics,seminar,Statistical Physics,Statistics LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 747 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T113742 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T125000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Transition to Green Technology along the Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:We analyze a model of green technological transition along a supply chain. The model generates a unique equilibrium for given initial conditions but multiple steady- states. We show that: (i) even in the presence of Pigouvian environmental taxation\, targeted sectoral subsidies are generally necessary to implement the social optimum\; (ii) small\, targeted industrial policy may bring large welfare gains\; (iii) a government which is unable to subsidize greenification in more than one sector or price carbon at its true social cost should primarily target downstream sectors\; (iv) overinvesting in greenification in the wrong upstream branch may derail the overall transition towards greenification. Finally\, we calibrate our model to decarbonization of heavy duty transportation (trucking\, aviation\, etc.) via hydrogen. We find that\, absent industrial policy\, the economy can get stuck in the “wrong” steady-state with CO2 emissions vastly above the social optimum even with a Pigouvian carbon price in place. UID:143290-21892647@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143290 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Economics,Macroeconomics,seminar LOCATION:North Quad - 4325 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T080245 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair: In Person DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\nWinter Job & Internship Fair\n📅 Feb. 3rd & 4th | 🕛 12:00–4:00 PM\n📍 Michigan Union\, 2nd Floor\n\n👉 Registration is on-site only. Bring your MCard to enter.\nOpen to U-M Ann Arbor students.\n👥 U-M Flint & Dearborn students may attend 3–4 PM only.\n🚫 Not open to non-U-M affiliated students.\n\nNeed professional attire for the fair? Take advantage of our Clothes Closet drop ins in our office prior to the fairs on both the 3rd and 4th\n\nWhy Attend\n\nLooking for internships or full-time opportunities? The Job & Internship Fair is one of the largest recruiting events of the year:\n\n • Meet 50+ employers each day across a wide range of industries.\n\n • Learn about opportunities open to all majors.\n\n • Explore company culture\, DEI commitments\, and recruiting practices.\n\n • Build connections that will guide your next steps.\n\n • Meet alumni who are recruiting for their organizations!\n\n💡 Each day features different organizations — come both days if you can.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n • Recruiters will collect resumes\, answer questions\, and outline application processes.\n\n • Some employers will return for on-campus or virtual interviews (check Handshake for dates).\n\n • For many\, this is their only visit to campus — so ask about next steps and how to stay connected.\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n 📄 Several copies of your resume (bring extras for unplanned conversations).\n\n 🆔 Your MCard (required for entry).\n\n 📁 A folder for resumes and materials.\n 🚫 No cover letter needed.\n 🚫 Please leave backpacks at home if possible (no storage available).\n\nWhat to Wear\n\nDress in business professional or business casual attire. Options include:\n\n • Suit\, slacks with shirt/tie\, skirt and blouse\, or dress.\n\nNeed help with attire? Visit the University Career Center Clothes Closet.\n\nAccommodations\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation\, please let us know preferably 14 days before the fair. If you have questions about access\, contact Alexis Schmidt at anschmi@umich.edu as soon as possible so we have time to make arrangements or explore alternatives.\n\nQuestions?\n\nEmail us — we’re happy to chat! careercenter@umich.edu\n\nNote\n\nAs you consider opportunities offered at career fairs: external organizations are not programs and activities of the University of Michigan. Their inclusion is only because they may be of interest to the U-M community. Inclusion does not indicate University sponsorship or endorsement.\n\n#UCC UID:141844-21889519@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141844 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:530 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T104137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI Hackathon Info Session (North Campus) DESCRIPTION:Prove to future employers you know AI. \nWalk away with a portfolio-ready project that solves a real-world problem. \n\nTake on the role of the business lead or the engineering lead and build and pitch your agentic solution in the first 24 Hour AI Hackathon between the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering! \n\nThis competition is open to:\nCollege of Engineering students\nComputer Science Majors\nU-M Entrepreneurship Minor students\nU-M Ross School of Business Minor students\nRoss School of Business students UID:144497-21895426@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144497 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Business,Center For Entrepreneurship,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Engineering,Genai,Generative Ai,Graduate Students,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Professional Development,technology,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T181642 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\n\nOpening Reception: January 23\, 2026\, 4:30 to 5:30 pm\n\nOpen January 27 – February 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:144063-21894602@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144063 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260203T112055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T140000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CommuniTEA w/ Wolverine Wellness DESCRIPTION:Weekly gathering for students\, staff\, and faculty to build community with the Trotter Team and discuss the week’s events. Organizations and units are encouraged to collaborate and offer light refreshments or share tea practices that center their cultural practices. Come join us for good conversation\, food and fun! UID:143862-21894136@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143862 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Trotter Multicultural Center - Sankofa Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T162131 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:EEB Tuesday Seminar Series - Museum in Motion: New Programs\, Partnerships\, and Possibilities with the Natural History Museum DESCRIPTION:Description: Although hibernation has been tempting\, your neighbors at UMMNH are busy building a new 5-year Strategic Plan\, renovating our changing exhibit gallery\, and scheming up better ways to reach our community. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at all of this\, and learn how you can become involved in education and outreach at the museum. UID:144726-21895769@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144726 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Bsbsigns,Ecology & Biology,Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,eeb,Natural Sciences LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 1010 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T094255 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:IOE Master’s Information Session DESCRIPTION:This session is exclusively for IOE students and is a great opportunity to get your questions answered\, explore possibilities and learn how you can make the most of your time in IOE if a master’s is on your radar. There will be a chance to discuss courses you can double-count or transfer toward a master’s degree.\n\nPlease RSVP here by Jan 27. We will be providing lunch. UID:143684-21893643@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143684 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 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:128708-21890318@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:20251222T163409 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Illegal Enforcement Against Insider Trading in China's Securities Markets – Rule of Law Defects and Rule of Law Responses DESCRIPTION:Attend in person or via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/e3812\n\nThe People's Republic of China has had a statutory prohibition against \"insider trading\" (using material\, non-public\, information to trade securities with uninformed counterparties for individual profits) since the promulgation of its second securities law statute\, the 2006 PRC Securities Law\, some 15 years after stock exchanges were first established in Shanghai and Shenzhen. However\, the provisions designed to battle insider trading built into Chinese law were a melange of ill-understood foreign (mostly US Supreme Court jurisprudential) doctrines\, equally ill-suited to punishing insider trading (and \"tipping\" or \"tippee trading\") as it appears in China's contemporary securities markets. That dissonance led to what can only be understood as baseless\, or illegal\, enforcement of the prohibition by China's securities regulator and criminal prosecutors against types of trading not captured by the statutory (legal) prohibition\, especially after the market crashes in China in 2015-16\, when there was tremendous pressure on the Politburo to show state action in response to popular fury. In 2020\, China revised its Securities Law\, but in ways that still fail to address the rampant illegality of civil and criminal enforcement against trading behavior that is not\, under any legal analysis\, captured by the statutory insider trading prohibition. This presentation will describe the 20 year old problem\, offer simple statutory and regulatory remedies that have so far escaped the Chinese legislator\, and consider what this kind of legally baseless enforcement by the state in one corner of one post-Reform market means for China's Socialist rule of law program.\n \n Nicholas Calcina Howson is the Pao Li Tsiang Chair Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School who works and writes on Chinese law and legal institutions\, Chinese legal history\, market regulation in the PRC\, administrative law\, and People's Court jurisprudence. A graduate of Williams College and the Columbia Law School\, he is a former partner of Paul\, Weiss\, Rifkind\, Wharton & Garrison LLP\, where he worked out of that firm's New York\, Paris\, London and Beijing Offices\, finally as a managing partner of the firm's Asia Practice based in the Chinese capital. Howson has also taught at the Berkeley\, Columbia\, Cornell\, and Harvard Law Schools\, and served as a consultant on Chinese law matters to the Ford Foundation\, the United Nations Development Programme\, the Asian Development Bank\, and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences\, and has advised the National People’s Congress of the PRC on the amendment of the PRC Company Law and the PRC Securities Law. He acts regularly as a Chinese law expert or party advocate in US and international litigations and/or US government enforcement actions. Professor Howson is a designated foreign arbitrator for the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) in Beijing and the Shanghai International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (SHAIC). UID:143074-21892021@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,China,chinese,Law LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T105703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T124500 SUMMARY:Well-being:Lunchtime Yoga DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime yoga is an opportunity to provide your body with some gentle movement\, strengthening\, stretching and balancing. We will use the poses to reconnect with your senses\, to breathe some life back into ourselves\, find internal balance and to recover from the efforts of the work week. The focus is on calm reconnection with ourselves rather than working out. Please bring a mat and a water bottle. UID:138074-21891588@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138074 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,yoga LOCATION:School of Kinesiology Building - 2080 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894410@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T095757 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:The Michigan Library is Better than Google for Master's Students DESCRIPTION:Do you spend hours searching for reliable academic sources? Do you need new tools to manage your research projects effectively? This workshop demonstrates why the University of Michigan Library offers superior results compared to standard web searches. Participants will learn advanced research strategies to save time and improve the quality of their work. We will also explore digital productivity tools designed to organize your bibliography and data.\n\nThis workshop is tailored exclusively to master’s students at the University of Michigan. If you have any questions please reach out to rackhampdeworkshops@umich.edu. UID:144727-21895770@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144727 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T181703 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Vinson Lam\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Vinson Lam performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:144329-21895172@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144329 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T094142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T133000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Pause Café: French Conversation Hour DESCRIPTION:-Enjoy coffee\, tea\, and snacks while improving your French skills!\n\n-Chat for 10 minutes or the entire hour. All language levels are welcome.\n\nThe RLL Commons is located in the center hallway of the 4th floor of the Modern Languages Building.\n\nFor more information contact Alan Ames at (alanames@umich.edu). UID:143171-21892375@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143171 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Coffee,Community,Culture,Discussion,Food,Free,French,Games,Global,Humanities,In Person,Interactive,Intercultural,Language,Multicultural,Networking,Romance Languages And Literatures,Social,Talk,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Modern Languages Building - RLL Commons, 4314 MLB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T145010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:SRC Seminar Series Presents: The Way We News Now: How information abundance\, news negativity\, and media distrust are changing the way Americans engage with journalism DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nAs Americans increasingly turn to social media for news\, they face political information environments that are overwhelmingly crowded\, emotional\, and lack epistemic hierarchies of informational sources. This has wide reaching consequences for politics when it comes to issues like misinformation and polarization\, but it is also changing public perceptions of what news media are and challenging traditional understanding of the role of news media in democracies. Using panel survey data from 2020 and 2024\, we examine two seemingly contradictory phenomenon: how information abundance can lead to news avoidance and how strong emotional reactions to politics can lead to disengagement. Together\, these studies highlight how social media may be shaping both how Americans define news and how they engage with it in the contemporary political information environment. \n\nBio:\nAriel Hasell is an Associate Professor of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. Broadly\, her research examines how the contemporary media environment influences exposure to information about science and politics\, the effects of that exposure on knowledge and beliefs\, as well as public engagement with science and politics in society.\n\nMeeting ID: 929 6502 5837\nPasscode: 770619 UID:144317-21895152@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144317 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Digital Media,Information and Technology,Media,Political Communication,Social Media LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430BD CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T121656 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Adam Lenhart\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Adam Lenhart performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:144363-21895233@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144363 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251202T115505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T150000 SUMMARY:Other:Grants office hours: Get support applying for one of SSC's Sustainability Grants! DESCRIPTION:Drop in to our weekly open office hours to learn and get support applying to our Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund (PBSIF) or Social and Environmental Sustainability Grant (SES). UID:138848-21890485@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138848 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location - https://umich.zoom.us/j/91565104584 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251211T101811 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:AMPLIFY: DSI Student Showcase DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fifth annual AMPLIFY: DSI Student Showcase\, where we will celebrate the hard work and creativity of students enrolled in DSI courses! Projects will include research-based papers\, VR\, zines\, videos\, and more.\n\nNo RSVP is required to attend the showcase. We hope to see you there!\n\nIf you have questions regarding the showcase\, please reach out to Sarah Torsch at dsi-studentservices@umich.edu. UID:141777-21889351@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141777 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,artists,artists and curators,Communication,computing,data visualization,digital,Digital Culture,Digital Cultures,digital humanities,Digital Media,Digital Scholarship,Digital Studies,Digital Studies Institute,digital technology,digitalization,digitization,Exhibition,Extended Reality,Faculty,Film,Free,Games,Gaming,Gender,gender studies,history,human rights,Humanities,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Media,Networking,Social Media,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Video Games,Virtual,Virtual Reality,visual arts LOCATION:North Quad - Room 2435 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251114T080201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CPOD Winter 2026 Seminar Series: \"Engineering regenerative microenvironments: Guiding cell plasticity through niche design and nanoscale mediators\" DESCRIPTION:Jae-Won Shin\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Professor\nDentistry-Biologic & Materials Science\nUniversity of Michigan UID:141861-21889542@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141861 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:AEM Featured,Basic Science,Biointerfaces,Biology,biomedical,biomedical engineering,Biosciences,Ecology,Education,Engineering,Free,Graduate School,Graduate Students,human genetics,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Lecture,Life Science,Medicine,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Public Health,Rackham,Research,Science,seminar,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building - ABC Seminar Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T164924 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Exploring Digital Privacy from a Child’s Perspective DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Privacy@Michigan Event.\n\nConversations about children’s digital privacy are frequent\, and with good reason: ad revenue to tech companies from child viewers topped 11 billion dollars in 2023. These conversations include policymakers\, educators\, researchers\, and parents\, but children themselves are rarely included. The purpose of this talk will therefore be to explore what we know about children’s own perspectives on their digital privacy\, particularly in the age of artificial intelligence. We’ll cover what they notice\, care about\, and understand as it relates to online privacy and data security\, and what researchers can explore next to continue child-centered conversations about how best to keep children safe online.\n\nDr. Lauren N. Girouard is a National Science Foundation postdoctoral research scholar at the University of Michigan and Harvard University\, where she works with Drs. Susan Gelman\, Ying Xu\, and Jenny Radesky on projects examining children’s beliefs about AI chatbots and how those beliefs translate into digital literacy in home and classroom environments. She graduated with her PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Louisville in May 2024. Her work broadly examines how 4- to 17-year-old children think about\, trust\, and learn from emerging technologies and AI. \n\nAdd this event to your Google calendar.\nhttps://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/MnRpdnA0Z3JpYzRhMWM2Y241NXMwNmdzYzYgdW1pY2guZWR1X2ZkczI0Z2V2cGE0MnY5NTc2bG5wZTJjbWxrQGc UID:144046-21894585@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144046 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Ai Literacy,Artificial Intelligence,Children,Community Service,computer science,Data Science,Digital Culture,Digital Studies,digital technology,Discussion,Education,Ethics,Family,Free,Genai,Generative Ai,health,Health & Wellness,health care policy,health policy,Human Rights\, Sustainability\, Social Impact,Humanities,In Person,information and technology,information policy,information science,information studies,information technology,Its,michigan it,pediatrics,Psychology,Public Health,Research,Social Impact,social influence,Social Media,social science research,Social Sciences,Sociology,Talk,technology LOCATION:Michigan League - Michigan Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260105T151134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T171500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Oxyanion Reduction with Iron Catalysts DESCRIPTION:The development of synthetic models that mimic the highly specialized coordination spheres of metalloenzymes remains a primary goal in inorganic synthesis\, particularly for the reduction of kinetically inert oxyanions. This work describes the design and reactivity of a bio-inspired nonheme iron framework\, [N(afaCy)3Fe]OTf2\, emphasizing the role of secondary coordination sphere interactions in facilitating challenging multi-electron/multi-proton transfer processes. By tailoring the ligand architecture to stabilize reactive intermediates\, we demonstrate the selective catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxyanions (NO3– and NO2–) to N2 or NH3. Mechanistic insights obtained through isotopic labeling\, spectroscopic characterization\, and computational analysis identify a key hydroxylamine intermediate\, illustrating how structural modifications to the iron center dictate divergent reaction pathways. Furthermore\, the complex demonstrates a distinct selectivity profile in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR)\, favoring a two-electron/two-proton pathway to produce hydrogen peroxide\, an uncommon result for nonheme iron catalysts that underscores the influence of the local chemical environment on redox transformations. These results highlight the importance of precise structural control in the synthesis of iron-based complexes for the transformation of diverse chemical feedstocks and the advancement of sustainable catalysis. UID:138392-21882890@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138392 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Inorganic Chemistry,Science LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T113437 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Why Do Monuments Matter? DESCRIPTION:Part of the Samantha Woll Dialogues\, Raoul Wallenberg Institute Director Jeffrey Veidlinger will moderate an exchange between Erin Thompson (author of Smashing Statues: The Rise and Fall of America’s Public Monuments) and Anoush Tamar Suni (sociocultural anthropologist and Raoul Wallenberg Institute Fellow)\, examining the provocative and\, at times\, controversial\, role monuments play in the history and memory of a nation. UID:137004-21879403@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137004 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Activism,Advocacy,Civic Engagement,Discussion,Education,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,History,Humanities,International,Museum,Open Inquiry,Philosophy,Social,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Michigan Union - Kuenzel CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260311T094357 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:First Year Success Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Upcoming W26 topics include undergraduate research\, alumni panels on majors and careers\, graduate school pathways\, student panels on internships/co-op\, and more! If you have any questions\, please don't hesitate to contact the event organizer.\n\nUse the RSVP link to stay updated. \n\n💼 Internships & Co-ops: How Students Land Them + What They Learn\nThu\, March 26\, 2026\, 5–6pm\n📍2150 Dow\n\n• Wondering how engineering students get internships or co-ops — and what those experiences are really like?\n\n• This student panel brings together undergraduates from different engineering majors (CEE\, ME\, NERS) to talk about how they found their roles\, what skills they developed\, and how internships and co-ops shape career exploration and future opportunities.\n\n\nPizza provided*. 🍕 \n*To avoid food waste and ensure accurate food orders\, please RSVP to the Google calendar invite (you'll receive it after you RSVP) if you do plan to join us (we hope you do!). UID:138671-21895587@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,First Year,free food,Undergraduate Students,Welcome to Michigan LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - 3336 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T121532 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T190000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Hear to Heal: A Soundwalking Workshop DESCRIPTION:Tune to the sounds of the world around us and find your own listening path.\n\nSoundwalking is the practice of taking an excursion with the purpose of listening to the world around you\, with particular attention to what we can hear but not see. You're invited to a workshop to learn the basics of soundwalking. You will develop a person practice and replicable route and have the option of recording your walk as part of community soundscape map that will be released as an album. \n\n5:00 - Introduction to soundwalking and best practices\n5:45-6:30 – Soundwalk\n6:45-7:30 – Debrief & dinner UID:144299-21895131@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144299 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Sustainability LOCATION:Michigan League - Koessler Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250925T095602 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T183000 SUMMARY:Well-being:Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adults DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to gain better control of your thoughts and emotions? Our Psychological Clinic invites adults 18 and older to participate in our weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group sessions\, held virtually for your convenience. Learn practical skills for managing anxiety\, depression\, and challenging situations with the support of experienced clinicians and peers.\n\nWhy Choose DBT Group Therapy?\nGroup sessions offer unique benefits\, including opportunities to learn new techniques\, share experiences\, and build supportive connections. You’ll develop practical skills in mindfulness\, emotion regulation\, interpersonal effectiveness\, and distress tolerance—essential tools for managing strong emotions and handling stress. Research shows that connecting with peers in a supportive group environment encourages real-world growth\, accountability\, and lasting change.\n\nProgram Details:\n- Who: Adults 18+ interested in building coping skills\, managing emotions\, and improving relationships.\n- When: Tuesdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (via Zoom).\n- Structure: The program runs in ongoing 4-month cycles\, each focusing on a different theme.\n- Flexible Start: New participants can join at the first Tuesday session of any month.\n- Cost: $45 per session (insurance may help cover costs). UID:139870-21886240@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139870 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:anxiety,Depression,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate Students,Health & Wellness,mental health,Staff,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T170055 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T193000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Appreciative Interviewing DESCRIPTION:An advanced discussion of how to prepare for\, conduct\, and wrap up interviews/qualitative data gathering. In this session\, staff from U-M’s Ginsberg Center will share methods for skills in appreciative interviewing\, an approach to interviewing that emphasizes interviewee expertise and encourages interviewers to guard against deficit-based thinking. Throughout the session\, we’ll model discussions and activities from Ginsberg Center that you can use to prepare for interviewing\; in the process\, you’ll have the opportunity to practice skills that will strengthen your own communication be it in office hours\, classroom instruction\, supervision\, or other contexts.\n\nhttps://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/102933 UID:142760-21891434@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142760 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate Professional Student Life,Human Resources,Student Affairs,Student Org,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T115942 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T190000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC - Interview Essentials: Achieve Interview Success DESCRIPTION:Step into your interviews with confidence! In this session we’ll cover how to effectively prepare for interviews\, with a focus on behavioral questions and proven strategies to help you stand out. Learn what to expect\, how to frame your experiences and tips on how to leave a lasting impression. Pro Tip! Interview success comes from preparation – Don’t wing it!\n\nThis is a CoE event. Registration is encouraged in Career Forge. UID:142804-21891655@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142804 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T102044 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T210000 SUMMARY:Other:QMSS Community Hours: Winter 2026 DESCRIPTION:QMSS Community Hours are open to all students as a place to build community\, work\, study\, and get help & support from QMSS Peer Mentors and GSIs.\n\nQMSS Community Hours are designed to be a casual\, supportive\, weekly community-building and open study hours event for students in the QMSS Community (i.e.\, students previously or currently enrolled in any QMSS courses\, declared QMSS minors\, and student friends of the QMSS program). QMSS Community Hours are a supplement to traditional office hours during which students can come to chat with QMSS Peer Mentors\, make friends in the QMSS program\, and work independently or in groups on problem sets\, projects\, and/or exam studying.\n\nDuring Community Hours\, 1-2 GSIs from each QMSS 201 and QMSS 301 course will be present for at least 1 hour for potential student questions\, and there will be plenty of open space to work on your own or with friends without a GSI if that's what you prefer. QMSS Peer Mentors will always be present for the entire event to chat about navigating the QMSS minor\, finding\, applying for\, and getting offers for summer internships that utilize QMSS skills\, life as a student at the University of Michigan\, or anything else they've been thinking about lately and seeking additional support or resources for!\n\nOpen to all students! Light snacks will be provided & soft coffee house-style background music will be played during the events.\n\nThe image alt-text of the Winter 2026 QMSS Community Hours schedule is as follows:\n- Wednesday\, January 14 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, January 20 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, January 28 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, February 3 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, February 11 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, February 17 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, February 25 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, March 10 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, March 18 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, March 24 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, April 1 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, April 7 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Wednesday\, April 15 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm\n- Tuesday\, April 21 | QMSS 201 GSIs: 6-8pm | QMSS 301 GSIs: 6-8pm UID:144192-21894865@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144192 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Minors,Networking,Office Hours,Quantitative Methods,Social,Social Sciences,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260107T085848 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T193000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Staying Ahead of the Algorithm: Your Personal Deepfake Defense DESCRIPTION:The digital world is evolving at lightning speed\, making it harder than ever to distinguish between what is real and what is cleverly manipulated by AI. Deepfakes are no longer a futuristic movie concept\; they are a current threat used in everything from sophisticated fraud schemes to targeted misinformation campaigns.\n\nJoin us for a Lifelong Learning webinar featuring the founders of ProbeTruth\, a leading deepfake detection software company building enterprise-grade tools to safeguard against synthetic content. You’ll learn from U-M experts: Khalid Malik\, Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at U-M-Flint\, and fellow alumna MJ Cartwright (’84 BSEE)\, an innovator and mentor with U-M Innovation Partnerships.\n\nDuring the session\, the experts will break down the mechanics of AI deception and empower you with practical strategies for recognizing and protecting against Deepfakes in your daily life.\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\nThe New Face of Fraud: Discover the real-world deepfake scams targeting individuals\, from voice cloning over the phone to convincing video impersonations.\n\nPractical Spotting Techniques: Get expert tips on the subtle “tells” that even the most advanced deepfakes often miss in video\, audio\, and images.\n\nSafe Media Consumption: Learn simple techniques for verifying content and protecting yourself and your family from misinformation.\n\nAsk the Experts: A live Q&A session with the founders of ProbeTruth.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain critical media literacy skills from U-M experts who are building the future of digital security.\n\nFor those that are attending in person\, there will be a networking opportunity in the EECS Atrium following the presentation.\n\nAbout the Experts & ProbeTruth. We are delighted that Dr. Malik and Ms. Cartwright are able to share their expertise and knowledge with us.\n\nMJ Cartwright (CEO of ProbeTruth\, U-M Alumna ’84)\nMJ Cartwright has led successful startup initiatives with disruptive technologies and positive social and business impacts. Her experience spans many different industries including manufacturing\, education\, healthcare\, medical devices\, and legal tech. She is currently a state-wide mentor with the University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships Team and CEO of ProbeTruth. Previously\, she was the CEO of Court Innovations that built and expanded the Matterhorn online dispute resolution (ODR) platform across the US. MJ volunteers on numerous nonprofit boards and holds an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and a BSEE from the University of Michigan.\n\nKhalid Malik (CTO of ProbeTruth\, Director of Cybersecurity at U-M-Flint)\nDr. Khalid M. Malik is the director of cybersecurity at the College of Innovation and Technology\, University of Michigan-Flint. His research focuses on decentralized decision support systems by employing multimodal\, federated\, trustworthy\, and neuro-symbolic AI. In cybersecurity\, he is researching forensic examiners for authenticity\, integrity\, and veracity of audios\, videos\, and images\, including deepfake detection. Dr. Malik is the founder and CTO of ProbeTruth\, Inc.\, leveraging multimodal and neuro-symbolic AI developed from his cybersecurity lab.\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there! Please select either the virtual attendance or in-person option when registering so we can plan accordingly. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Andrea Hyslop (andrea.m.hyslop@gmail.com) Go Blue!\n\nBy registering to attend a U-M Alumni Association sponsored club event\, you agree to abide by our code of conduct UID:143361-21892948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143361 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,College Of Engineering,Computer Engineering,Electrical And Computer Engineering,Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,engineering,Lecture LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1500 EECS CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T123104 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T190000 SUMMARY:Presentation:The History Behind KPop Demon Hunters DESCRIPTION:Curious about the folklore\, history\, and cultural symbolism hidden within the megahit film K-Pop Demon Hunters? Join Dr. John Grisafi\, postdoctoral researcher at the Nam Center\, for a talk exploring the roots of Korean mythology and symbolisms that have inspired and shaped this cinematic phenomenon.\n \n This event is hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library and sponsored by the Nam Center for Korean Studies. \n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact ask@aadl.org. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time to arrange.* UID:143614-21893521@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143614 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,International,korean cinema,korean film,korean studies LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Lobby CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T182308 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T195000 SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Food Literacy for All DESCRIPTION:Food Literacy for All is a community-academic partnership course at the University of Michigan supported by the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative\, Program in the Environment\, School for Environment & Sustainability\, and our Michigan-based community partners. \n\nFrom January to April 2026\, Food Literacy for All features dynamic guest speakers each Tuesday evening (6:30-7:50 PM) to address the challenges and opportunities of diverse food systems. This year\, we will hear talks on changemaker chefs\, seed rematriation\, student food movements\, soil science and politics\, city urban agriculture directors\, labor practices in the meatpacking industry\, and much more. The course is primarily virtual and livestreamed as Zoom Webinars. \n\nRegister for free as a community member on our website. As a registrant\, you can attend the sessions that interest you/fit your schedule.\n\nRather participate for course credit in the Winter 2026 semester? Enroll in the 2-credit\, primarily virtual class as an undergraduate (ENVIRON 444) or receive graduate-level credit (EAS 444). UID:142266-21890288@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142266 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Advocacy,agriculture,Climate Change,Environment,environmental justice,food,Interdisciplinary,social justice,sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T001935 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T210000 SUMMARY:Film Screening:LSA-Student Government & NPTCG Movie Night DESCRIPTION:The LSA-Student Government Subcommittee for Understanding Nontraditional\, International\, & Transfer Educational Resources (UNITERS) and NPTCG is hosting a movie night social event for the transfer\, international\, and nontraditional student communities. \n\nLooking for more nontraditional social events on campus? Come join the LSA Student Government for a FREE movie night at the Michigan Theatre this Tuesday! Come enjoy the classic 1961 film “A Raisin in the Sun” and socialize with other transfer\, international\, and non-traditional students! The event is open to all LSA students!\n\nPlease sign up here: https://forms.gle/CbP1kWDNjdJykXYY6. UID:144746-21895803@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144746 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Film,Free,Movie Night,Nontraditional Students,student government,Theater,Transfer Students,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T181629 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T210000 SUMMARY:Performance:Cezary Karwowski\, fortepiano & piano DESCRIPTION:As part of the Early Piano Festival\, graduate student Cezary Karwowski performs a final master’s degree recital on the McNulty-Walter fortepiano and Erard piano\, accompanied by Max Winningham\, bass.\n\nThe Early Piano Festival (February 2-4\, 2026) is a series of performances by SMTD students and faculty featuring the 1866 Erard piano and 1808 Broadwood piano from the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments\, SMTD's McNulty fortepiano after Anton Walter (ca. 1795) and a Wolf-Cristofori piano on temporary loan. UID:143343-21892932@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143343 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Earl V. Moore Building - Britton Recital Hall CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T093859 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T213000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Bracelet Making at Newberry DESCRIPTION:Make a bracelet for someone special this Valentine's Day! Enjoy free snacks and connect with peers while you craft with the Newberry and Barbour Diversity Peer Educator and Multicultural Lounge Community Assistant. UID:144583-21895517@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144583 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Community Building,Crafts,free,Holiday LOCATION:Newberry Residence - Audre Lorde Multicultural Lounge CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T120008 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T235959 SUMMARY:Other:University of Michigan Women's Ice Hockey vs. GVSU DESCRIPTION:Home game UID:137369-21880172@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137369 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:Yost Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T163718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:CAS Exhibit. Making Armenian Americans - Project Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project DESCRIPTION:Making Armenian Americans \nCurators: Michael Pifer (U-M| MES) and Kathryn Babayan (U-M|History)\nProject Save Photograph Archive/Archive Alive Project\n\nMaking Armenian Americans invites viewers into a moment of possibility in the early 20th century\, when Armenians fleeing violence at the end of the Ottoman Empire came to reinvent themselves in the promise of America. Drawn from the archives of Project Save\, these photographs capture different valences of American life\, as experienced\, performed\, and imagined by Armenian immigrants. From naturalization classes to festivals of nations\, from breaking new ground for churches to mundane tableaus of Thanksgiving and Christmas\, this range of photographs offers a glimpse of a community in the making\, one that sought to preserve a memory of its Ottoman past even while anticipating an American future. UID:143388-21892984@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143388 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Area Studies,Armenian Studies,Exhibition,history LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T123005 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:LACS Exhibition. Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador DESCRIPTION:*Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador*\nCurator: Ryan B. Morrison | Curatorial Assistant: Isabella H. de Lemos\n\nFebruary 2-26\, 2026\, International Institute Gallery\, 547 Weiser Hall\n\n*Back in Bahia: The Repatriation Journey of Afro-Brazilian Art from Detroit to Salvador* traces one of the largest repatriation efforts of Afro-Brazilian art to date. Led by the Detroit-based nonprofit Con/Vida: Popular Arts of the Americas\, the initiative is returning more than 750 works of Afro-Brazilian popular art to Salvador\, Bahia\, where they will enter the collection of the National Museum of Afro-Brazilian Culture (MUNCAB). Built over three decades through sustained relationships with artists\, families\, and workshops across Northeastern Brazil\, the collection reflects the creative ingenuity\, community memory\, and diasporic traditions that define Afro-Brazilian popular art.\n\nThis exhibition highlights selected works from the broader repatriation effort\, recognizing the artists and cultural stewards in Brazil and Michigan who made this historic return possible. Featured are woodcut prints by João Francisco Borges\, Nilo dos Santos\, Givanildo Francisco da Silva\, and José Miguel da Silva\, alongside examples of *literatura de cordel*—popular printed booklets that combine social commentary\, folklore\, poetry\, and song.\n\nFurther reading and details are available in Portuguese and English at https://myumi.ch/61G23.\n\nPresented by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Institute for the Humanities UID:143613-21893498@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143613 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Afro-brazilian Studies,Area Studies,Art,brazil,Center For Latin American And Caribbean Studies,Exhibition,Visual Arts LOCATION:Weiser Hall - International Institute Gallery, Room 547 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T144435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T100000 SUMMARY:Exercise / Fitness:Chair Aerobics/Stretch\, Strength & Balance/Zumba DESCRIPTION:Lifetime Fitness classes are offered at Briarwood Mall in the JCPenney wing every Monday-Friday from 9-10am. No experience necessary. Classes are specifically designed for older adults\, however\, everyone is welcome. LTF classes are free\, but please consider making a $2/person per class donation as our classes are supported strictly through donations. No registration is necessary\, simply attend when it fits your schedule. UID:134855-21895913@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134855 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:fitness,Health & Wellness LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260109T094928 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:ECRC Electrical and Computer Engineering Career Chats DESCRIPTION:Hey Electrical and Computer Engineering Students - This is for YOU!\n\nAre you feeling lost or overwhelmed by your full-time job or internship search? Not sure where to begin\, or just need a little guidance? Whether you're just starting out or already deep in the search process\, we're here to help!\n\nJoin us for a quick 15-minute virtual chat with an Engineering Career Advisor. Ask us anything from where your peers are landing jobs\, to job search strategies\, to personalized resume feedback. It's a chance to get the advice you need\, fast! Don't navigate your career path alone - we've got your back! Let's chat and get you one step closer to your goals.\n\nSign ups open on January 19th in Career Fair Plus.\n\nNote: Only students within the ECE department are eligible for this event. UID:143574-21893409@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143574 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Career,Graduate Students,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T082057 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats --- North Campus DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a two-hour work session\, followed by a hot lunch with colleagues. The Faculty On-Campus Work Retreats offer a quiet space to work with other scholars and artists\, and an opportunity for you to prioritize your research and creative work by committing to one or two work sessions before teaching\, service\, and email take over the semester. Lunch\, after the work session\, is a chance to share interests and work with other colleagues\, to learn about each others’ research\, to grow professional and social networks\, and to experience the University as a collective.The Work Retreats are open to all ~7\,600 members of the Faculty Senate\, including tenure-track professors\, lecturers\, research faculty\, clinical faculty\, librarians\, archivists\, and curators. The series was developed by the Faculty Senate Office\, is supported by the Office of the Provost\, and is co-sponsored by Jade (Linjue) Wang and Mindy Lowe.The retreats officially run from 10-1 (10-12 for quiet work time and 12-1 for lunch). Faculty are also invited to arrive at 9am to get in an extra hour of work (and enjoy coffee\, tea\, and breakfast snacks). You’re welcome to arrive early\, any time after 9 am. UID:143567-21893394@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143567 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Johnson Rooms (Third Floor, Lurie Engineering Center, 1221 Beal Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T193510 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Flyover Country: DIY Music Flyer Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Flyover Country brings together physical reproductions of ephemera and other media from the underground and independent music scenes of the lower Great Lakes region\, spanning from the early 1980s to today. \n\nIn an era when both paper ephemera and digital creations are increasingly fragile and often fleeting\, this exhibit invites viewers to encounter materials not only as sources of information\, but as rare\, expressive artwork shaped by the people\, places\, and moments that produced them.\n\nThe exhibit documents how youth in rural and suburban Midwestern communities have used the tools available to them to build connection\, resilience\, and creative identity\, particularly among artists and musicians from marginalized or underrepresented groups.\n\nYou're invited to take part in drop-in art events to create your own collage-based artwork. Art supplies\, as well as some light refreshments\, will be provided during the drop-in events. All take place in the Shapiro Gallery:\n\nJan 26: Exhibit Open House\, 4-6 pm\nJan 28: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\nFeb 4: Make Your Own Flyer Art Drop-in Event\, 4-6 pm\n\nThe exhibit and events are sponsored by U-M Library and the U-M Arts Initiative. UID:143875-21894173@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143875 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Gallery (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T165341 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Lynn Galbreath Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Lynn Galbreath\, a Detroit based artist who grew up in Argentina\, is a former recipient of the Creative Artists’ Grant from the Arts Foundation of Michigan and the Michigan Individual Artist Grant from Michigan Council For The Arts. Galbreath’s work has been showcased locally\, nationally and internationally in over 20 solo/two person and over 100 group exhibitions.\n\nGalbreath has an M.F.A. from the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art\, Art History\, & Design\, Wayne State University\, Detroit\, MI\; and a B.F.A. with Permanent K-12 Certification from The Gwen Frostic School of Art\, Western MI University\, Kalamazoo\, MI. Galbreath has chaperoned eleven intensive\, immersive art experiences to Italy\, Spain\, France\, Belgium\, England\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Austria\, and the Czech Republic. Lynn is a retired Adjunct Associate Professor of Studio Art from Oakland University\, where she has been on the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History since 2000. Lynn has also instructed studio art and design at the College For Creative Studies\, University of Detroit Mercy — School of Architecture\, Macomb Community College\, Wayne State University\, and Bloomfield University School. Her work can be seen in the collections of Oakland University\, Wayne State University\, Detroit Receiving Hospital\, Children’s Hospital of Michigan\, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and numerous private collections.\n\nThis exhibition consists of works from a variety of series created by Galbreath over the years: Telegraph\, Storyboard\, and Working Hard for a Living. Each series represents a unique exploration of themes\, techniques\, and social commentaries that reflect Galbreath’s artistic journey and concerns for the world.\n\nTelegraph explores the aesthetic visual weights and balances between harmony and content\, diving deep into how visual elements can convey messages and emotions. This series invites viewers to reflect on the way art communicates through its formal qualities\, as well as its narrative possibilities. The careful interplay of shapes\, colors\, and textures in these works prompts an examination of the viewer's perception and emotional response. By utilizing abstract forms\, Galbreath encourages an engagement that goes beyond mere observation\, seeking to provoke thought about how aesthetic choices influence understanding and meaning.\n\nOn the other hand\, Storyboard is a series of image-driven installation paintings that vary greatly in size\, showcasing Galbreath’s versatility and creative ingenuity. The titles of the works draw inspiration from the years spent creating visuals for TV commercials and public service announcements\, illustrating how commercial art often intertwines with societal messages. This series emphasizes the profound impact visual narratives have on consumer culture and public perception\, underscoring the artist's belief in the potency of imagery to shape narratives. The installations weave a complex fabric of storytelling that challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with media and the messages they consume daily.\n\nWorking Hard for a Living pays tribute to our sustainable and unsustainable resources\, shedding light on the individuals who toil diligently within these economic frameworks. This series highlights the hard-working suppliers of essential products\, including Farm Market Managers\, Fishmongers\, and Beach Vendors. By portraying these self-employed individuals\, often operating within informal economies\, Galbreath draws attention to the unique challenges they face. These individuals frequently contend with low\, inconsistent incomes\, long hours\, and sometimes exploitative conditions\, fostering a sense of solidarity with those who labor under such circumstances.\n\nFurthermore\, the series invites viewers to confront the broader societal structures that contribute to these inequities. Galbreath's work serves not only as a tribute but also as a call to action to consider how our consumer habits and economic policies affect the livelihoods of others. The layered narratives present in this series open a dialogue about the value we place on labor and the often unseen struggles that support our day-to-day lives. Through these explorations\, Galbreath establishes a multifaceted narrative that intertwines art with activism\, compelling audiences to engage both aesthetically and ethically with the realities depicted in the exhibition. UID:142773-21891440@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142773 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Rotunda Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T105136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T200000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Materia Magica: Materiality and Ritual in the Greco-Roman World DESCRIPTION:View a diverse array of artifacts which were created to communicate with and call upon various unseen\, supernatural forces for aid and protection. While the objects on display are disparate at first glance\, ranging from lead tablets and amulets to papyrus and parchment leaves\, they all share a common thread: they have long been labeled as \"magical\" in traditional Western scholarship.\n\nHowever\, each of these artifacts is better understood on a broad spectrum of ancient ritual\, from subversive and transgressive acts to highly social and visible ones. The exhibit highlights the objects’ oft-overlooked material dimensions\, asking us to consider how qualities like color\, texture\, and weight shaped an object’s perceived efficacy and meaning. \n\nThis exhibit was a collaboration\, and displays items from several University of Michigan units: the library’s Special Collections Research Center and Papyrology Collection\, the Museum of Natural History\, and the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. It was curated by Abigail Staub\, PhD Candidate\, Interdepartmental Program in Mediterranean Art & Archaeology.\n\nAnna Bonnell Freidin\, U-M associate professor of history\, will talk about \"Healing the Womb: Uterine Amulets in the Roman World\" (https://events.umich.edu/event/142418) on January 16. UID:142417-21890848@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142417 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Free,Library LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T132939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T163000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Stamping and Stomping: community inspired relief prints DESCRIPTION:Currently based in Ann Arbor\, Paloma Núñez-Regueiro is a Mexican printmaker born in Lima\, Peru. Paloma attended art college in Mexico\, where she came face to face with printmaking during her first year at the Facultad de Artes Plásticas (College of Arts) in Xalapa\, Veracruz. She became fascinated with the possibilities that printmaking offers\, as well as its importance in popular resistance throughout history. In 1997\, she transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology with an International Student Scholarship.\n-- \n\nAmongst the subjects that interest her are human migration\, social in-visibility\, and the intrinsic relation of humans to the universe as well as our dislocated relationship to it. She currently explores the vicissitudes of minorities and their stories in order to create a better understanding of their issues. By offering portraits of minorities and their stories\, Nunez-Regueiro’s goal is to create supportive communities for those who need to feel rooted in their geographical space and their present time. \n\nNúñez-Regueiro work is closely related to her experiences of living abroad — the impermanence\, the precarious construction of one's present and even less of one’s future. It is about the rootlessness of those of us who move from place to place. She is an incessantly positive artist and she profoundly believes in art as a tool to create the social change that can lead us to thoughtful actions\, and the bettering of ourselves and our communities. UID:144223-21894916@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144223 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:art,artists,arts,Arts Ambassadors,Arts And Ideas In The Humanities,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,Culture,Free,Humanities,Interdisciplinary,multicultural,Social Impact,social justice,visual arts LOCATION:East Quadrangle - RC Art Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251215T163232 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Terence Swafford Exhibition DESCRIPTION:This exhibition showcases a decade of artist Terry Swafford’s work in Detroit\, marking the culmination of years spent composing scenes from the untamed edges of urban communities. These paintings serve as a visual record of Detroit’s transformation\, capturing humanity’s impact on the environment alongside nature’s persistent efforts to reclaim these spaces. As the city continues to change\, many of these depicted scenes are vanishing\, no longer visible in the landscape today. The significance of this documentation goes beyond mere nostalgia\; it invites viewers to reflect on the dynamic interplay between urban development and ecological restoration\, prompting a deeper understanding of how cities evolve while retaining traces of their history.\n\nSwafford’s paintings are created on location and in one session. The natural conditions\, including light\, shadow\, and atmosphere\, change dramatically from hour to hour and day to day\, forcing the artist to respond quickly and decisively. This approach\, born of a direct engagement with the subject and the fleeting nature of the scene\, along with his wet-on-wet technique\, keeps the work fresh and immediate. By immersing himself in the environment\, Swafford captures the diverse textures and vibrant colors that characterize Detroit’s landscape\, imbuing his work with a sense of urgency and spontaneity. Each brushstroke conveys a commitment not only to visual accuracy but also to emotional resonance\, as he strives to encapsulate the spirit of a place that is both loved and contested.\n\nIn addition to these works\, the artist constantly sketches ideas both for paintings and for designing projects in his business. These sketches serve as visual language\, helping him clarify and refine his concepts before bringing them to life. They become a means to communicate ideas to clients and his crew and become an extension of his voice—an academic exercise rooted in artistic practice that fosters collaboration and innovation. The act of sketching also reflects his evolving relationship with the city\, as each drawing encapsulates fleeting moments of inspiration drawn directly from his surroundings. This duality of function—creating art for exhibition and conceptualizing designs for projects—demonstrates Swafford’s versatility and adaptability as an artist.\n\nSwafford received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design\, and while at RISD\, he was part of the European Honors Program. His education not only honed his technical skills but also broadened his artistic perspective through exposure to varied artistic traditions. He has shown his work in both solo and group exhibitions in Chicago\, Kansas City\, and New York State. Each exhibition serves as a testament to his commitment to his craft and his ability to engage diverse audiences\, offering them an opportunity to explore the complex narratives woven into each landscape. UID:142768-21891353@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142768 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,ArtsEngine,Culture,Detroit,Exhibition,Free,Humanities,North Campus,Visual Arts LOCATION:North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Connections Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T085640 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T210000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:The Evolution of Campus\, 1838-1963: A Cartographic Celebration of U-M's History DESCRIPTION:Learn about the campus’ history and architecture and explore the campus that might have been. This exhibit highlights the U-M Ann Arbor campus\, both before its creation and throughout its continuous evolution. Featuring the work of famous architects such as Alexander Jackson Davis\, Albert Kahn and Eero Saarinen\, the exhibit presents maps\, plans\, architectural drawings\, proposals\, and photographs of the campus throughout its evolution. \n\nThis exhibit was originally part of a larger exhibit displayed from July 2017 to January 2018 to commemorate U-M's bicentennial. UID:138431-21890613@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138431 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Library,Maps LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Clark Library (2nd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T100358 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Tukilile Vaa DESCRIPTION:Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory\, blending Kamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Using acrylic paint\, rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, his free-hanging immersive works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation. For his U-M project\, Nyamai will present one large unstretched piece and two framed paintings at the Institute for the Humanities\, as well as a second free-hanging work at the U-M Museum of Art.\n\nThe physicality of his complex constructions inspire wonder in the viewer. The works are vast in scale\, embedded with stories\, where past and future merge both poetically and conceptually. In each composition\, the artist proposes a powerful alternative to the flatness of singular narratives of Kenyan history and identity presented as the definitive postcolonial account. He likens the formal act of stitching to symbolically unifying a wounded or fractured community.\n\nNyamai founded the Kamene Cultural & Research Center in Nairobi\, a creative and collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation\, promotion\, and innovation of African cultural practices.\n\nAbout the artist:\nKaloki Nyamai (*1985 in Kitui\, Kenya) is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation\, painting\, and sculpture based in Nairobi. From an early age\, his mother introduced him to painting and taught him to draw\, fostering an ever-lasting interest in art throughout his life. He often finds inspiration in his grandmother’s stories of the Kamba people\, a Bantu ethnic group of eastern Kenya. Using materials like acrylic paint\, sisal rope\, photo transfers\, and stitched yarn\, Nyamai’s free-hanging pieces evoke the healing of historical wounds and a collective yearning for renewal. His works blur the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, creating cohesive\, immersive experiences where past\, present\, and future converge poetically.\n\nNyamai studied Interior Design at the Buruburu Institute Of Fine Arts (BIFA) and then pursued painting after working in other creative fields. His large-scale paintings and mixed-media installations intricately explore historical narratives\, examining their resonance in the present. Nyamai has shown his work across the globe in solo exhibitions at the Norval Foundation\, Cape Town (2024)\; James Cohan Gallery\, New York (2024)\; Galerie Barbara Thumm\, Berlin (2023 and 2022)\; SEPTIEME Gallery\, Paris (2019)\, and other venues. In 2023\, he featured part of his series Dining in Chaos in the “Unlimited” section at Art Basel in Basel. He has participated in group exhibitions and biennials\, most recently at the Sharjah Biennial 16\, Sharjah (2025)\; The Völklinger Hütte\, Völklingen (2024)\; the Kenyan Pavilion at the Venice Biennale\, Venice (2022)\; and the Dakar Biennale (2022). His works are part of numerous private and institutional collections around the world\, such as the Dallas Art Museum\, the Southern African Foundation for Contemporary Art\, and the Arthur Primas Museum. UID:142791-21891559@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142791 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Humanities,Visual Arts LOCATION:202 S. Thayer - Institute for the Humanities Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251118T163345 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Welcome Wednesday DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday mornings throughout the fall and winter semesters\, the Alumni Association hosts Welcome Wednesdays for U-M students\, providing free coffee\, tea\, hot chocolate\, and a breakfast snack.\n\nLocated at the Alumni Center\, students can stop by from 9 a.m. to noon during the dates listed. Just make sure you bring your MCard!\n\n*Free refreshments are made possible by Alumni Association members and their membership dues. UID:136300-21889792@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136300 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Alumni,Breakfast,Food,Free,free food,In Person,Networking,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Alumni Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260204T092054 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:BSI New Transfer Student Open Advising Hours DESCRIPTION:Are you considering applying to the Bachelor of Science in Information (BSI) program at the University of Michigan’s School of Information for Fall 2026? We’re here to support you through every step of your transfer journey.No appointment needed to drop in for personalized guidance from the Admission Staff. Whether you’re just starting your transfer application or have a few lingering questions\, we’ll help you navigate the process.During Open Advising\, you can:Confirm you’ve satisfied all prerequisite courses for the BSI programGet tips for submitting a strong transfer applicationLearn about the admissions timelineAsk us anything! UID:144858-21896049@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144858 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Sessions LOCATION:Virtual CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T121513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition DESCRIPTION:\n\nThe Stamps School’s annual Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is a showcase of outstanding work produced by Stamps undergraduate students\, taking place at Stamps Gallery from January 30-February 21\, 2026. The opening reception will take place on January 30 from 6-8 p.m.\n\nA highly anticipated Stamps School tradition\, the objectives of the Undergraduate Juried Exhibition are: \n\n\n\nEncourage the creation of high-quality\, innovative art and design work.\n\nTeach students how to navigate juried exhibitions.\n\nPromote participation in Stamps’ vibrant cultural community.\nJurors\n\nCarlos Diaz is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow and a Professor Emeritus and former chairman of the Photography Department (1995-2000) at the College for Creative Studies\, Detroit\, MI where he taught for 37 years. Diaz received a BFA from College for Creative Studies in 1980 and an MFA from the University of Michigan in 1983.\n\nPatricia Villalobos Echeverría (Nicaragua/USA)\, Professor of Art at Western Michigan University\, engages a transdisciplinary practice encompassing printmaking\, photography\, video\, installation\, and participatory frameworks to interrogate migration\, displacement\, and transformation. Exhibited internationally\, she holds a Doctor of Arts (Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design)\, MFA\, and BFA\, with residencies including MacDowell and Ox-Bow.\n\n\n\nJessica Levy is the Co-Founder of Hourglass Advisory\, a New York-based art advisory firm specializing in curated collections for contemporary spaces. She holds an MFA from NYU and a BFA from the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design\, and serves on the Stamps School’s Dean’s Advisory Council. Levy’s background spans media including ceramics\, fibers\, and industrial design. \nTimeline\n\n\n\nExhibition Opening Reception at Stamps Gallery: January 30\, 6-8pm\n\nWalkthrough with the Artists & Designers: January 31\, 2-4pm\n\nExhibition Dates: January 30-February 21\, 2026\n\nFor more information\, contact sclegg@umich.edu. UID:139627-21885810@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139627 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T112708 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Black History Month Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Black History Month Dinner showcasing dishes inspired by renowned chefs whose work and stories. Each menu highlights culinary traditions\, creativity\, and cultural influence\, bringing history and community together through food.\n\nThis event is included with your residential meal plan. Those with block plans can use a meal swipe to enter. All other guests will pay the door rate to dine in the dining halls. UID:144614-21895570@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144614 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:In Person LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260211T102201 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 SUMMARY:Other:Engage Detroit Grant Live ($15\,000) DESCRIPTION:Interested parties should apply through the website: https://engaged.umich.edu/engagement-detroit/detroit-workshops/\n\nOur Engaged Learning team is seeking proposals for the 2026 Engage Detroit Workshop grant program\, which supports small groups of U-M faculty and staff members organizing a workshop or a speaker series in Detroit. Please consider sharing this information with your faculty and staff who are interested in pursuing projects in Detroit. \n\nContinuing our commitment to partnerships with Detroit\, this grant provides up to $15\,000 in funding for workshops or speaker series that foster meaningful relationships and connections on a topic connecting faculty and staff at the University of Michigan with Detroit communities. The program has awarded 27 projects since its inception in 2022.\n\nIn collaboration with the Dearborn and Flint Provosts\, for 2026\, we are planning to support up to six proposals aimed at organizing a workshop or speaker series on a topic that is both relevant to Detroit communities and brings together multiple initiatives/projects led by UM faculty/staff. \n \nSubmissions are due by March 1\, 2026\; an overview of the program is available here. You can read more about the program in Monday’s Record article\, or at the Engaged Michigan website. You can also review active work by U-M faculty and staff in Detroit\, as reported in our 2025 census map.\n\nPlease direct any questions you may have about the program or application process to engagedmichigan@umich.edu. UID:144249-21894998@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144249 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Engagement,Detroit,Faculty,Free,Graduate,Graduate and Professional Students,Graduate School,Graduate Students,Health Professions,History,In Person,Interdisciplinary,Leadership,Lifelong Learning,Literature,Medicine,Networking,Nursing,Personal Development,pharmacy,Pre Med,Pre-Health,Pre-Law,Professional Development,Public Policy,Social Impact,Social Justice,Social Sciences,Sociology,Staff,Storytelling,Sustainability,Teaching,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Fore-Site (Phase 2): The Stamps Gallery Pillar Project DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom September 2025 through August 2026\, Stamps Gallery is partnering in a curatorial collaboration with two Ypsilanti-based\, artist-run project spaces led by Stamps alumni: C.Y.N.K. Studios\, directed by Sally Clegg (Lecturer III and Student Exhibition Coordinator\, MFA ’20) and Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20)\; and Sometimes Space\, directed by Nathan Byrne (Lecturer I\, MFA ’21). Each space hosts dozens of artists annually for exhibitions\, performances\, and events\, fostering experimental work and building community. For this project\, Byrne\, Clegg\, and Narula have been commissioned to reimagine the pillars on Division Street that flank the gallery. In response\, they’ve curated six artists to create new work for the pillars over three cycles:\n\nPhase 1 (September 12 - December 12) artists: Amelia Burns (Cranbrook MFA ’23) and Erin McKenna (MFA ’20)\nPhase 2 (January 12 - April 12) artists: Sally Clegg (MFA ’20) and Kim Karlsrud (MFA ’20)\nPhase 3 (May 12 - August 12) artists: Abhishek Narula (MFA ’20) and Nathan Byrne (MFA ’21)\nPhase 2 Curatorial Statement\n\nCurated by Sometimes Space: Sally Clegg (entry pillar)\nCurated by CYNK Studios: Kim Karlsrud (courtyard pillar)\n\nArtists Sally Clegg and Kim Karlsrud wrap the Division Street pillars in highly site-specific ornament unearthed from the overlooked margins of Ann Arbor. On the Courtyard pillar\, Karlsrud scales up photographs of objects found in liminal spaces surrounding campus buildings on Green Road\, which the artist has encrusted in road salt. On the entryway pillar\, Clegg zooms in on tiny fragments of found material from UMich’s famous “rock” to celebrate nearly seven decades of student art and activism. Both artists uplift aggregate of local human activity to reveal tiny worlds of found form. \n\nSally Clegg: Sentimentary Rock\nSentimentary Rock is a composition of paint slag collected from the UMich rock monument at the corner of Washtenaw Avenue and Hill Street. This colorful composite material has been accumulating at the base of the iconic limestone boulder since the mid 1950’s\, when students began a tradition of painting it in acts of protest\, creativity\, and ritual\, sometimes multiple times per week. Akin to byproducts of industry such as “Fordite” (collectable chunks of automotive overspray sometimes called ‘Detroit agate’)\, Sentimentary Rock includes thousands of layers\, each dripped from a palimpsestic public proclamation. When processed\, sculpted\, sealed\, assembled\, and macro-photographed\, the result is this enlarged array of tiny gems\, intended to celebrate the indissoluble student voice. \n\nKim Karlsrud: What Amasses\nWhat Amasses is an assemblage of everyday found objects collected within the Miller Creek watershed\, an urbanized drainage system that encompasses much of the city of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. Selected objects were immersed in a road salt solution\, allowing delicate crystalline formations to emerge. Road salt is a common material input into these hydrological networks during the winter months and exists in multiple states of refinement\, expression\, coherence\, and fragmentation. Each object was then arranged\, photographed\, and enlarged to recontextualize these materials in ways that invite deeper reflections on how infrastructure and human agency blur notions of the natural and the artificial. \nArtist Statements/Bios\n\nSally Clegg \nSally Clegg is an artist and educator from Pelham\, Massachusetts. Her studio practice is rooted in sculpture and expanded printmaking\, stemming from a fascination with human efforts to make meaning from our relationships to objects. Clegg integrates history\, popular culture\, literature and philosophy as material for artmaking\, leveraging personal anecdote and humor to reveal the complexity\, absurdity\, and theoretical richness at play in our connections to things and to ourselves. \n\nClegg holds an MFA in Art from The University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design\, and a BA in Art & English from Goucher College. She has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and her work can be found in permanent collections at Yale University\, The New York Public Library\, and elsewhere. Her artwork and writing has appeared in ASAP/Journal\, BOMB Magazine\, Sculpture Magazine\, and Hyperallergic. She is a lecturer in Art & Design at the University of Michigan. Website / Instagram\n\n\nKim Karlsrud \nKim Karlsrud is the co-founder of Commonstudio\, a collaborative creative practice that develops socio-ecological and spatial interventions\, installations\, and initiatives working with and within urban landscapes. Her work explores the space between art and design\, and is grounded in the concept of the “commons\,” that which is shared\, as well as that which is ordinary\, banal\, and commonplace.\n\nKarlsrud completed her undergraduate degree in Product Design from Otis College of Art and Design and an MFA in Art from the University of Michigan. She is currently an Assistant Visiting Professor in the College of Design at the University of Oregon\, teaching across Art and Landscape Architecture departments. She jointly received the 2014-15 Prince Charitable Trust Rome Prize in Landscape Architecture\, was a 2017 resident at the Headlands Center for the Arts\, and is the 2025-26 Fuller Fieldscape Fellow. Website / Instagram UID:138032-21881287@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138032 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21892673@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Graduate,Graduate Students,Hfes,Human Factors And Ergonomics Society,Industrial And Operations Engineering,Michigan Engineering,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T080410 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:2026 Winter Job & Internship Fair: In Person DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\nWinter Job & Internship Fair\n📅 Feb. 3rd & 4th | 🕛 12:00–4:00 PM\n📍 Michigan Union\, 2nd Floor\n\n👉 Registration is on-site only. Bring your MCard to enter.\nOpen to U-M Ann Arbor students.\n👥 U-M Flint & Dearborn students may attend 3–4 PM only.\n🚫 Not open to non-U-M affiliated students.\n\nNeed professional attire for the fair? Take advantage of our Clothes Closet drop ins in our office prior to the fairs on both the 3rd and 4th\n\nWhy Attend\n\nLooking for internships or full-time opportunities? The Job & Internship Fair is one of the largest recruiting events of the year:\n\n • Meet 50+ employers each day across a wide range of industries.\n\n • Learn about opportunities open to all majors.\n\n • Explore company culture\, DEI commitments\, and recruiting practices.\n\n • Build connections that will guide your next steps.\n\n • Meet alumni who are recruiting for their organizations!\n\n💡 Each day features different organizations — come both days if you can.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n • Recruiters will collect resumes\, answer questions\, and outline application processes.\n\n • Some employers will return for on-campus or virtual interviews (check Handshake for dates).\n\n • For many\, this is their only visit to campus — so ask about next steps and how to stay connected.\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n 📄 Several copies of your resume (bring extras for unplanned conversations).\n\n 🆔 Your MCard (required for entry).\n\n 📁 A folder for resumes and materials.\n 🚫 No cover letter needed.\n 🚫 Please leave backpacks at home if possible (no storage available).\n\nWhat to Wear\n\nDress in business professional or business casual attire. Options include:\n\n • Suit\, slacks with shirt/tie\, skirt and blouse\, or dress.\n\nNeed help with attire? Visit the University Career Center Clothes Closet.\n\nAccommodations\n\nWe want to ensure full and equitable participation in our events. If an accommodation would promote your full participation\, please let us know preferably 14 days before the fair. If you have questions about access\, contact Alexis Schmidt at anschmi@umich.edu as soon as possible so we have time to make arrangements or explore alternatives.\n\nQuestions?\n\nEmail us — we’re happy to chat! careercenter@umich.edu\n\nNote\n\nAs you consider opportunities offered at career fairs: external organizations are not programs and activities of the University of Michigan. Their inclusion is only because they may be of interest to the U-M community. Inclusion does not indicate University sponsorship or endorsement.\n\n#UCC UID:141843-21889518@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141843 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES: LOCATION:530 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, United States CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T181704 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T123000 SUMMARY:Performance:Adam Lenhart\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Graduate student Adam Lenhart performs on the Charles Baird Carillon\, an instrument of 53 bronze bells located inside the Burton Memorial Tower. The largest bell\, which strikes the hour\, weighs 12 tons\, while the smallest bell\, 4½ octaves above\, weighs just 15 pounds.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Charles Baird Carillon at noon every weekday that classes are in session\, followed by visitor Q&A with the carillonist. The bell chamber may be accessed via a combination of elevator and stairs. Take the elevator to the highest floor possible (floor 8)\, and then climb two flights of stairs (39 steps) to the bell chamber (floor 10). Hearing protection earmuffs are provided for visitors. Be prepared to walk on ice and snow in the bell chamber during winter. Built in 1936\, the Charles Baird Carillon is not ADA accessible. Visitors with mobility concerns are invited to visit the Lurie Carillon. UID:144330-21895173@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144330 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music LOCATION:Burton Memorial Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260116T181643 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T180000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays\, musicals\, dance concerts\, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers\, designers\, and technicians.\n\nOpening Reception: January 23\, 2026\, 4:30 to 5:30 pm\n\nOpen January 27 – February 6\, 2026\nGallery Hours:\nTues – Fri\, Noon to 6:00 pm\nSunday\, Noon to 6:00 pm\n(Closed Saturday & Monday) UID:144064-21894603@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144064 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Free,North Campus,Research,Theater LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Center Gallery CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260219T093003 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T125000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Hands-On Training: Using ChatGPT Atlas for Research\, Learning\, and Productivity DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, hands-on workshop will introduce students to ChatGPT Atlas\, an advanced AI agent designed to support academic research\, coursework\, writing\, analysis\, and day-to-day productivity. The session will include live demonstrations\, practical use cases relevant to students\, and guidance on responsible and effective use of generative AI tools in academic and professional settings.\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Driart Elshani is a Professor and digital transformation expert working at the intersection of artificial intelligence\, public policy\, and technology. He is a Visiting Professor-in-Residence at the University of Michigan School of Information and leads multiple research and applied projects on AI\, digital governance\, and cybersecurity across the U.S. and Europe. UID:145723-21897734@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145723 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:In Person,Workshop LOCATION:Leinweber LCSIB - LCSIB 2510 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251219T145045 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T133000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Identifying Transferable Skills in STEM DESCRIPTION:Transferable skills are highly sought after by employers. These are skills that can be readily adapted to and applied in many different types of careers. Effectively communicating your transferable skills can help you stand out in the job market. The problem is\, sometimes it's difficult to recognize those skills in yourself.\n\nDuring this interactive workshop\, you will: Identify transferable skills developed through research\, coursework\, and collaboration\; Practice articulating these skills in conversations with peers\; Learn to decode job postings to identify which skills employers are really looking for. UID:143016-21891948@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143016 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260401T103514 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T130000 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:128708-21890319@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:20260121T155242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T130000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Organizational Insights from the Berlin Philharmonic DESCRIPTION:What can we learn from the way orchestras organize themselves? This panel discussion will explore the ways that the Berlin Philharmonic’s organizational structure and approach result in extraordinary performances. \n\nPanelists include\nStefan Dohr\, Principal Horn\, Berlin Philharmonic\nGretchen Spreitzer\, Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration\, Ross School of Business \nMatthew VanBesien\, President\, University Musical Society \nMark Clague\, Executive Director\, U-M Arts Initiative\nKate Cagney (moderator)\, Director\, Institute for Social Research\n\nPlease RSVP at https://myumi.ch/y15Pe UID:144246-21894972@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144246 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Panel LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T101438 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Revolutionary Paine: Andy Murphy Student-Curated Class Exhibit Common Sense DESCRIPTION:Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” was one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. The first edition was published on January 10\, 1776\, with an initial print run of just 1\,000 copies\; but within weeks demand soared. The students of Andy Murphy’s POLISCI 495 course co-curated the exhibition “Revolutionary Paine” to document the whirlwind caused by its publication. On view at the Clements January 16-May 8\, weekdays from 12-4 pm. UID:143999-21894411@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143999 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Americana,Exhibit,Exhibition,history LOCATION:William Clements Library - Avenir Foundation Reading Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T101212 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T140000 SUMMARY:Meeting:Take a Survey\, Take a Slice DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 8th floor of Weiser Hall from 12–2 PM on Wednesday\, February 4th\, and Friday\, February 6th for FREE PIZZA in exchange for completing a leadership survey.\n\nYour input helps the Barger Leadership Institute and other campus organizations better understand how to offer meaningful leadership opportunities. The survey is run by CELO (Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunities)\, one of the world’s largest and longest-running youth leadership research programs\, and your data is fully anonymous and securely stored.\n\nCheck your email from MSL (Jan 12) for the survey link\nNo email? We will share a link with you to use at the event!\n\nWhat you’ll be asked about:\n-> Leadership experiences in and out of the classroom\n-> Campus involvement & sense of belonging\n-> Skills\, values\, and perspectives you’ve developed at U-M\n\nThe details:\n-> An online survey that takes about 20 minutes\n-> Participation is completely voluntary\n-> Must be a current U-M undergraduate and 18+ to participate UID:143504-21896127@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143504 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Barger Leadership Institute,Bli,Food,Free,Leadership,Undergraduate LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 8th Floor, BLI Open Space CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260114T114607 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:UROP New Center Status and Enhanced Funding Opportunities for UM Undergrad Students (Student Success Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about UROPs transition to a Center for Research\, Scholarship\, and Creative Inquiry. With this exciting transition we are offering new funding resources for UM undergraduate students. We will discuss these updates\, how to find and apply for different funding opportunities\, and answer any questions you might have about how you can make the most of these new resources.\n\nSession is open to any undergrad student at the Ann Arbor campus.\n\nRegister here: https://myumi.ch/Z2qVj UID:141969-21889700@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141969 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Transfer Students,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students,Urop,Workshop LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260323T100405 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:ClariTEA: Informal Undergraduate Advising Event DESCRIPTION:ClariTEA is a weekly informal\, drop-in advising event where Robotics and Interested Undergraduate students meet with Robotics Undergraduate Academic Advisors. Refreshments and TEA are offered at each meeting.\n\nJoin us in having a conversation with the Robotics Undergraduate community. UID:142310-21890455@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142310 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Michigan Robotics,Robotics,Undergraduate,Undergraduate Students LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - 2000 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260123T121657 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T132000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T135000 SUMMARY:Performance:Eva Albalghiti\, carillon DESCRIPTION:Eva Albalghiti performs on the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Carillon\, an instrument of 60 bells with the lowest bell (bourdon) weighing 6 tons.\n\nThirty-minute recitals are performed on the Lurie Carillon every weekday that classes are in session. During these recitals\, visitors may take the elevator to level 2 to view the largest bells\, or to level 3 to see the carillonist performing. (Visitors subject to acrophobia are recommended to visit level 2 only.) An optional spiral stairway between levels 2 and 3 allows for up-close views of some of the largest bells. UID:144364-21895234@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144364 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Free,Music,North Campus LOCATION:Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T093159 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:GSSA Opportunities with Rackham's Professional Development and Engagement Department DESCRIPTION:Join members of Rackham’s Professional Development and Engagement Team for an overview of graduate student staff assistant (GSSA) opportunities available beginning Spring/Summer 2026.\n\nThe team will share details about two upcoming positions: one supporting the launch and implementation of a new certificate program\, and another focused on developing programs for incoming Rackham students and advancing financial wellness initiatives.\n\nAll graduate students are eligible to apply\, with priority consideration given to Ph.D. candidates. UID:144677-21895679@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144677 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Rgs Events,Rgs-events,Sessions LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260128T142809 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T153000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student Number Theory: Stable conjugacy and transfer of tori DESCRIPTION:If G is a connected reductive linear algebraic group defined over F\, a non-Archimedean local field\, then all of its maximal tori are conjugate over the separable closure of F. But when are two maximal tori of G rationally conjugate\, i.e. conjugate by an element of G(F)? Are there circumstances under which we say what it means for maximal tori in two different groups to be conjugate? In this talk\, we will endeavor to answer these and some related questions. Along the way\, we will go over a small example in detail\, and we will review some properties of Galois cohomology as well as the notion of what it means for two connected reductive groups to be inner twists of each other. UID:144705-21895749@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144705 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3088 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T095545 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Department Colloquium | Supersonic Currents to Cavity-Altered Superconductors DESCRIPTION:I will discuss the use of scan probe microscopy to gain microscopic insight into two separate quantum phenomena in solids.\n\nIn the first experiment\, we explore how electrons in ultra-clean solids can behave as a viscous fluid\, enabling transport far from the textbook ohmic or ballistic regimes. I will discuss a bilayer-graphene electronic de Laval nozzle that accelerates carriers to supersonic speeds\, producing a viscous electron shock. Discontinuities in transport and local potential flattening observed by Kelvin probe microscopy are consistent with a compressible\, hydrodynamic flow that breaks the electronic sound barrier\, opening a path to intrinsically nonlinear devices that exploit shocks.\n\nIn the second experiment\, I will discuss how we can affect superconductivity by engineering a material’s electromagnetic environment. Using a “dark” hyperbolic cavity formed by hexagonal boron nitride interfaced with the molecular superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)₂Cu[N(CN)₂]Br (κ-ET)\, we realize resonant coupling between hBN hyperbolic modes and a molecular vibration implicated in pairing. We use magnetic-force microscopy to detect the Meissner response at the interface of the two materials. We observe a marked suppression of superfluid density at the interface—an effect absent in non-resonant controls.\n\nBio: Abhay Pasupathy is a professor in the physics department at Columbia University (since 2009)\, and is also a group leader in the Condensed Matter and Materials Science Division at Brookhaven National Laboratory (since 2020). His research interests are in understanding the emergent properties of quantum materials\, using microscopic and spectroscopic tools such as the scanning tunneling microscope\, the atomic force microscope and angle resolved photoemission. UID:144218-21894877@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144218 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Physics,Science LOCATION:West Hall - 340 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T113018 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Glassware Painting Social Event DESCRIPTION:QueST and Centerspace are groups focused on queer community in the sciences. Our events are open to everyone. This is a social painting event using recycled glassware (or small canvases if preferred). There will be light drinks/snacks.\n\nhttps://linktr.ee/quest_uofm UID:144503-21895433@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144503 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Biosciences,Graduate Students,LGBT,Postdoctoral Research Fellows,Research,Science,Undergraduate,Well-being LOCATION:Biological Sciences Building - 3150 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251202T115505 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Other:Grants office hours: Get support applying for one of SSC's Sustainability Grants! DESCRIPTION:Drop in to our weekly open office hours to learn and get support applying to our Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund (PBSIF) or Social and Environmental Sustainability Grant (SES). UID:138848-21890498@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138848 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Environment,Sustainability LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260319T192536 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T163000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:LGBTea DESCRIPTION:Sip\, spill\, or just chill—we're taking a break! Bookmark your spot\, close that laptop\, and join us at Spectrum Center for some LGBTea. Relax with some tabletop and Switch games\, activities\, community\, and more. Then leave recharged and ready to take on the rest of your day. Your body and mind will thank you later.\n\n- February 4\, 3:00-4:30 pm\, Spectrum Center\n- March 10\, 12:00-2:00 pm\, Trotter Multicultural Center [LGBTea x CommuniTea]\n- April 22\, 3:00-4:30 pm\, Spectrum Center x GILE x UCC\n\nMORE SPECTRUM CENTER EVENTS\nhttps://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/events UID:142547-21891140@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142547 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:LGBT LOCATION:Michigan Union - Spectrum Center (3020) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260201T124318 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Student DGT: We Need to Talk About Spectra DESCRIPTION:Stable homotopy theory has its origins with Freudenthal\, who observed that the homotopy groups of spheres exhibit stable behavior under suspension. Stable phenomena had appeared earlier\, in examples like singular cohomology. But through later developments that used generalized cohomology theories to reduce deep geometrical problems to computations in stable homotopy (like K-theory\, or Thom’s work on cobordism)\, the subject established its centrality. There was a need for a topological setting in which stable phenomena could be systematically studied.\nIn this talk\, I will introduce the stable homotopy category from two complementary points of view. First\, I will describe how attempts to stabilize the homotopy category of spaces naturally lead to spectra\, using the sphere spectrum as a guiding example. Second\, I will explain how spectra arise more importantly as representing objects for generalized cohomology theories\, beginning with singular cohomology and K-theory.\n\nI hope to place emphasis on building intuition from concrete examples rather than formal foundations. I will also briefly indicate why one is led to consider structured models of spectra (like S-modules) and symmetric monoidal categories of spectra—and\, if time permits\, say a few words about highly structured ring spectra and E∞-rings. UID:144885-21896093@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144885 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 3866 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251223T102619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T151000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T161000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:MIPSE Seminar | Plasma and Gas Optics for Ultra-Intense Lasers DESCRIPTION:MIPSE Early Career Award 2025-2026\n\nAbstract: \nOur ability to build lasers of higher peak power into higher-intensity regimes of laser science is fundamentally limited by the optical damage thresholds of the dielectric coatings\, glass\, and metal that make up modern optics. Although we would like to have lasers capable of probing Schwinger-limit fields or accelerating large plasma volumes to relativistic speeds\, current laser technology cannot be scaled much beyond the ten-petawatt level without prohibitive cost. Plasma physics offers a solution: plasma can tolerate light intensities far beyond the damage thresholds of solid-state optics. In principle\, the use of plasmas as optics allows the construction of compact ultra-high-power lasers\, but a range of plasma physics and engineering problems must first be solved. We will discuss how gases and plasmas can be shaped into precision optics suitable for our most powerful and energetic lasers\, providing ultra-high damage thresholds and resistance to the neutron and debris fluxes that would be present in an inertial fusion plant. We will show experimental\, computational\, and analytic results on the performance of gas and plasma diffraction gratings and lenses\, including demonstrations of efficiency and stability comparable to standard solid-state optics. We will then discuss designs for plasma-based laser systems and how plasma optics could enable compact lasers with multi-petawatt to exawatt peak powers.\n\nAbout the Speaker: \nMatthew Edwards is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He received BSE\, MA\, and PhD degrees from Princeton University in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. From 2019 to 2022 he was a Lawrence Fellow in the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His research applies high-power lasers to the development of optical diagnostics for fluids and plasmas\, the study of intense light-matter interactions\, and the construction of compact light and particle sources\, combining adaptive high-repetition-rate experiments and large-scale simulations to explore new regimes in fluid mechanics\, thermodynamics\, materials science\, and plasma physics.\n\nThis seminar is free and open to the public. It will be conducted in person and on Zoom\, please check MIPSE website for details: https://mipse.umich.edu/seminars_2526.php UID:143085-21892041@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143085 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Engineering,Laser,Lasers,Michigan Engineering,Physics,Plasma,seminar,Talk LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1003 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260129T110258 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Algebraic Geometry Seminar: Higher rational singularities in characteristic zero and higher F-rational singularities in positive characteristic DESCRIPTION:I will begin by reviewing the theory of higher rational singularities in characteristic zero\, then move on to higher F-rational singularities in positive characteristic. Finally\, I will explain the proof of the inversion of adjunction for higher rational singularities. My talk will be based on joint work with Tatsuro Kawakami. UID:142353-21890736@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142353 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Mathematics LOCATION:East Hall - 4096 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T101023 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T171500 SUMMARY:Presentation:3rd Year Student Seminar - Analytical Cluster DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 4th from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. in CHEM 1640 please join us in watching the following third years present.\n\n*Student Presenters:* Izabella Antczak & Anya Romig\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Kerri Pratt\n\n*Student Presenter:* Ali Alotbi\n*Research Advisor:* Prof. Andy Ault UID:144580-21895509@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144580 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Chemistry LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1640 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T155433 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CCMB/DCMB Weekly Seminar Series featuring Toshiro Hara\, PhD (Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at UM Medical School) DESCRIPTION:Abstract\n\nA highly lethal brain tumor glioblastoma exhibits significant internal heterogeneity\, containing a range of tumor cells and associated stromal and immune components. Single-cell and spatial expression profiling have emerged as transformative tools to dissect this complexity and help predict cellular and system-level behaviors. Yet\, it remains the case that these insights have not engendered a more hopeful outlook\, such as diagnostic methods and therapeutic agents. This seminar will focus on two defining features of glioblastoma: inflammation and invasion. By examining these phenomena through the lens of cellular states and cell-cell interactions\, we aim to highlight avenues for intervention. Additional attention will be paid to technical aspects: computational and experimental integration to profile and perturb the glioblastoma ecosystem in patients and model systems. UID:143686-21893645@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143686 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Basic Science,Bioinformatics,Biology,Biosciences,Research LOCATION:Medical Science Unit I - 4B700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260227T100613 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Dancing with the Dragon | Meet the Artist | Rewriting Power: Zhen Guo's Journey to Feminist Art DESCRIPTION:*Presented as part of the Dancing with the Dragon Inititative. Learn more: https://myumi.ch/JPVp8*\n\nAttend in person or via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/e35nj\n\nAsian American artist Zhen Guo is the artistic leader of the U-M initiative\, \"Dancing with the Dragon\,\" centered around building and reinventing a full-body dragon as seen in traditional Asian dragon dances. Guo bridges traditional crafts with modern artistic interpretations\, and in this talk\, will present her journey and experiences that led to her own identity as a feminist and a transnational/transcultural artist.\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*\n\nPresented by the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies. This project was made possible by grants from the University of Michigan Arts Initiative and the Office of the Provost\, Global Engagement. \n\nAdditional funding was provided by ArtsEngine\, Center for World Performance Studies\, Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments\, and U.S. Department of Education.\n\nWith support from Asian Languages and Cultures\, International Institute\, James and Anne Duderstadt Center\, Nam Center for Korean Studies\, Residential College\, School of Kinesiology\, School of Music\, Theatre & Dance\, Taubman College\, University of Michigan Library\, University of Michigan Museum of Art\, and Women’s and Gender Studies Department. UID:143625-21893532@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143625 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,arts at michigan,Arts Initiative,Asian Languages And Cultures,China,Chinese Studies,Feminism LOCATION:Lane Hall - Room 2239 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260115T181513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T180000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Make Your Own Flyer Workshops DESCRIPTION:*No prior experience required\, all supplies will be provided\"\n\nAre you curious about DIY art and culture? These art-making drop in workshops offer a hands-on way to engage with the ephemera of underground and independent music scenes featured in the Flyover Country exhibition. You will have the opportunity to make the poster for a dream show with a lineup of your favorite bands\, draw a protest flyer\, put together a collage art piece\, or even design a flyer for a real upcoming event you're planning.\nA button maker will be available for anyone who wants to turn a design into a punk-inspired button pin\, all participants will receive a free handout to take home with them.\n\nJanuary 28th workshop participants are also welcome to tape their finished flyers to a shared display wall in the gallery if they choose\, becoming part of the exhibit while it’s on view. \n\nFree coffee\, tea\, and treats will be provided at both workshops on a first-come\, first-served basis. UID:143980-21894369@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143980 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Art,Arts For All,Culture,In Person,Workshop LOCATION:Shapiro Library - Shapiro Gallery, Third Floor, Room 3160 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251121T134858 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:On hypoellipticity of degenerate operators in testing and detection problems DESCRIPTION:We study a class of degenerate diffusion generators that arise in sequential testing and quickest detection problems with partial information. The observation process is driven by k independent Brownian motions\, while the hidden state takes n+1 values with k